by Kristi Thien | Jun 3, 2019 | Kristi's Update
I recently stumbled onto some nostalgic photos and info in our computer system; most notable for me was the logo I’ve included on the right. When Senior Life Resources began its work in 1974 as Benton-Franklin Council on Aging, the meals program was called Bread ‘n...
by Kristi Thien | May 1, 2019 | Kristi's Update
Every May, the nation is reminded to celebrate Older Americans Month. Here at Meals on Wheels, I’d like to think we celebrate older Americans every day by serving meals and providing social contact for our senior participants. In addition, the volunteers who provide...
by Kristi Thien | Apr 3, 2019 | Kristi's Update
What a relief it is that spring is finally here! We’re no longer obsessing about our weather and worrying if snowy conditions are safe for volunteers to attempt delivery. Although there’s no way to return our newly-gray hair back to its original state, we’re certainly...
by Kristi Thien | Mar 1, 2019 | Kristi's Update
As I’m writing this newsletter, I’m so grateful to look out my window and see no new snow falling from the sky! It’s true that we have small mountains of snow piled on the edges of our parking lot, but the parking lot itself is bare and safe, thanks to the diligent...
by Kristi Thien | Jan 31, 2019 | Kristi's Update
The first month of the year has already passed, and it seems like January was nothing but a whirlwind (maybe even a tornado) at our office, as we hustled to wrap up our fiscal year and evaluate 2018 final service numbers. And after reviewing our 2018, it’s clear that...
by Kristi Thien | Jun 29, 2018 | Kristi's Update
Happy Fourth of July to everyone! The Fourth is truly one of my favorite holidays because it’s time I get to spend with family and friends who are just like family. Although my family’s holiday traditions have changed as our children have grown, the time spent...
