Lauren Eliason is a Blind Rehabilitation Specialist with State Services for the Blind in the Senior Services Unit. She serves 12 counties in West Central MN. Lauren has worked with older adults for 13 years and is often found chatting with them about life experiences and their needs. Join us and learn more about: • […]
Afternoon Out is a social opportunity for individuals experiencing memory loss, their Caregivers, Partners, Family, and Friends. We engage in music and other fun activities in a safe and supportive environment. Afternoon Out is free, and takes place every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, except when a holiday falls on a Thursday. Please […]
Join the parade of costumed characters who will march up and down Downtown streets for Trick or Treat Park Rapids Tuesday, October 31. Between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. kids dressed as Batman and butterflies, princesses and puppy dogs, cartoon and story book characters can collect treats from participating businesses. Some businesses offer a few surprises […]
Join us for a spooktacular time at our Kid-Friendly Haunted House during the downtown Trick-or-Treat event! Bring your little ghosts and goblins for a fun, slightly spooky adventure through our real estate office, decked out with not-too-scary surprises around every corner. Perfect for families, this quick haunted house is designed to thrill, not terrify. Stop […]
Bring your trick or treaters to St. Johns parking lot on Halloween, October 31 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. We'll have trunks full of treats! St. Johns is located west on Highway 34 across from the fairgrounds.
Join us this Friday, Nov. 1st from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Armory! The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a rich cultural celebration honoring deceased loved ones. This event, primarily observed in Mexico and parts of Central America, blends Indigenous traditions with elements of Catholicism. Participating in this […]
Celebrating 32 years of service to area seniors, come join us for our famous BBQ Rib Dinner! The dinner will be Friday November 1, 2024 from 4:30pm - 7pm at the American Legion Park Rapids; $15 for adults, $7 for children 5 and under. Chocolate treats will be donated by Aunt Belle's Confectionary
A growing portion of the population on is composed of “solos”. The group helps solos plan for and manage health and well-being decisions and events—both large and small—during the second half of life. Participants work with each other to create a personal ‘backup plan’ by Linda Camp to make sure they have help and support […]
The Caregiver Closet is a resource available to caregivers and veterans in Park Rapids and the surrounding areas. The items provided by the Caregiver Closet include durable medical equipment, both reusable medical supplies and one-time use supplies. The items are offered free of charge, with the expectation that the items will be returned to the […]
Living at Home of the Park Rapids Area invites you to join us for Free Senior Coffee Hour at Faithbridge Church; please enter through N1 door on northside of parking lot.
Peer Support Group provides domestic violence survivors with the understanding, tools, and resources needed to engage in culturally responsive, trauma informed peer support rooted in fostering mutually supportive relationships that create and sustain trust and safety through those relationships. PSG creates a safe and respectful space where everyone feels comfortable, valued, and heard. It is […]
