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Advocacy Services: - The center advocates in areas of civil and human rights, employment/disability benefits, housing, transportation, and on the state, local, and federal levels Equipment Loaner Closet: - Loans a range of home medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, power chairs, canes, transfer benches, raised toilet seats, and more. Equipment are available on a first come first served basis and will hold equipment for a 24-hour period. - Swap Shop: A self-directed equipment listing available for persons shopping/looking for used equipment. Information and Referral: - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region - Other Services: Includes disability benefits application assistance, housing assistance, emergency disaster preparedness plan, and more Nursing Facility Transition: - Assist individuals living with a disability to identify in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization Peer Support: - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, problem-solving, social skills, and more Personal Assistance: - Offer skills instruction curriculum for individuals living with a disability the fundamentals of managing their personal attendant care including how to hire, manage, and more Recreational Groups: - Holds various events for individuals with a disability or a health condition to meet and socialize with others through dances, parties, picnics, and outings Staying and Aging in Place/Accessibility Assistance: - Offers accessible modification assistance and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Support Groups: - Various support groups are available to individuals who want learn more about their particular disability, wanting peer support, or first-hand information on how to manage their disability. Some support groups are directly coordinated by Options and others are independent. Youth Transition Services: - Assist youth ages 14 - 22 years who are transitioning from high school into the next phase of their life with learning the skills necessary and acquiring the resources needed to be successful

The Forget Me Notes Chorus is a choir for people living with memory loss and their care partners. Weekly practices include choral instruction, socialization, and refreshments. The choir also provides two community concerts each year. Practices are held on Mondays from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Wesley United Methodist Church, 114 West Broadway, Winona. Assistance in getting to choir practice is available. Individuals who do not have a care partner to attend with them should call for help with getting this support.

- Activities include biking, bowling, cards, dancing, hiking, investments, golf leagues, pickleball, classes in painting, dancing, humanities, defensive driving, bridge, cribbage, and crafts - Mature Driver Training - Meal programs: Senior Dining provides meals for lunch at the Crystal Community Center - Medicare counseling (provided by Senior Linkage Line) - Monthly newsletter - Social clubs - Special events and trips

Club for senior citizens

The program builds bridges, allowing those living with a disability access to activities and events they would not normally have. Program developers create a calendar of activities that provide social, physical, and mental benefits for all ages, levels of disability, and their families/caregivers. The Inclusive Community Program also advocates for - Accessibility rights - Education assistance for students living with a disability - Inclusive community areas This program also manages the fundraising events for UCP of Central MN. These events bring those with disabilities together with family and community members to raise funds for UCP programs. ?Inclusive Community Program activities can include: - Annual Halloween party - Art camps - Educational programs - Super Strikers bowling league

Bingo and card club, weekly activities, as well as other organized events throughout the year

Provides a community center offer services such as: - Counseling and support for new immigrants - Employment referral and assistance - English as a Second Language and citizenship classes - Forms and applications assistance for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medical Assistance, MinnesotaCare, public housing, childcare assistance, WIC, or Head Start programs - Health counseling and education - Home care services contracted with Medica offering homemaking and PCA services to older adults and individuals living with a disability - Parenting skills counseling - Senior program offering socialization and activities as well as seminars on health, immigration, and social services every other month - Translation services - Transportation assistance for health appointments, benefits appointments, and school - Youth programs such as a summer youth program helping children who are academically at risk, lack English skills, and have minimal education improve their academics and learning

Offers several services to the community, such as: - Cultural Preservation and Pride: Provides festivals, storytelling circles, and cultural showcases encompassing identity and culture - Economic Independence: Provide programs and tools to help families build economic independence including job training, business consulting, and financial literacy programs - First-Generation Student Scholarship and Mentorship: Offer academic and scholarship resources, college readiness support, and mentorship to help students achieve their educational goals - Information and Resources: Connect families to culturally competent resources in health care and mental health services - Immigration and Legal Education: Offers information to immigrant families about immigration and provide referrals to legal resources

Game room, billiards and cards, and special events including dances, trips, exercise, education and health lectures, and ice cream socials - AA meetings ?- Crafts, painting, ceramics, and computer lab ?- Mobile market and commodities pick-up - Senior dining every day ?- Treasure Chest thrift shop

Club for senior citizens

Club for senior citizens

Outreach Center staffed by volunteers who are knowledgeable about mental health services and resources available in Cloquet, Duluth, and Two Harbors. ? Supportive and recreational services: - BINGO - Bipolar support group - Crafts - Employment and volunteer opportunities - Friends and Family Bipolar support group - Information/education - Meals twice a week - Recreational and social events

The program builds bridges, allowing those living with a disability access to activities and events they would not normally have. Program developers create a calendar of activities that provide social, physical, and mental benefits for all ages, levels of disability, and their families/caregivers. The Inclusive Community Program also advocates for - Accessibility rights - Education assistance for students living with a disability - Inclusive community areas This program also manages the fundraising events for UCP of Central MN. These events bring those with disabilities together with family and community members to raise funds for UCP programs. ?Inclusive Community Program activities can include: - Annual Halloween party - Art camps - Educational programs - Super Strikers bowling league

Provides dedicated support to seniors in the community to allow them to remain in their own homes. Using volunteer support from the community and throughout the Twin Cities, East Side Elders provides a variety of programming including: - Chores and Housekeeping: Visitors can help with everyday chores such as laundry, vacuuming, writing checks, doing the dishes, or simply reading a book. This service allows a friendly visitor to make sure that the house is secure and there are no safety issues. - Elder Cafe: Quarterly social event with a meal and entertainment. This event also offers a blood pressure clinic and an annual flu vaccination clinic. - Friendly Visiting/Callers: Volunteers can be arranged to visit with seniors who may not have someone else to check in with them from time to time to ensure they have everything they need. Volunteers can be matched with a specific senior or can be on-call on an as-needed basis. - Information and Referral: Program staff know other resources in the area and can help arrange for someone to help - Residential Snow Removal: Assists elders in need of snow removal services. This service is on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be available throughout the entire winter if the client list is full. - Rides: Volunteer drivers take seniors to doctor appointments, grocery stores, and other destinations for special events. Note: Volunteers are limited and rides are not guaranteed. - Wellness Clinics: Located at The Salvation Army on Payne Avenue open to the community for those ages 60 and above. Parkway Gardens Apartments and the Elders Lodge is currently limited to residents only.

- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP): Smart Driver courses offered as part of adult programming - Adult programs include social, educational, fitness, and enrichment opportunities such as classes, events, and community activities for adults and older adults - Kosher Meals on Wheels: Offered through the Capp Center Saint Paul in partnership with Jewish Family Service of Saint Paul and Sholom Alliance, providing kosher meal delivery in Saint Paul.

- Educational and health programs as well as speaker presentations - Social and recreational activities as well as luncheons - Blood pressure testing - Trips and tours including facility/industry tours, bus tours, and field trips/excursions - Driver Safety Program - Book club

Mayor and City Council Members: https://www.twoharborsmn.gov/government/city_officials/mayor_council/index.php Departments: Administration and Finance: - Responsible for City Council support, finance, human resource activities, labor relations, elections, data practices (records) requests, liquor and tobacco licensing, special events permit, and general government administration Building Official: - Responsible for all construction within the City limits Electric: - Provides new connection and electric service to commercial and residential, and Conservation Improvement Program (CIP) - 503 20th Avenue - 7 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday Fire: - Located at the intersection of Lake Co Hwy 2 and 20th Avenue - (218)834-8816 Gas, Sewer, and Water: - Maintains and services both the mains and services - 503 20th Avenue - 6 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - (218)834-8812 Planning and Zoning: - Permits (Conditional use, sidewalk, and sign) - Rental application Public Works: - Includes storm sewer system, streets, parks, cemetery, and governmental buildings - Responsible for snow plowing, sanding, pothole patching, and sidewalk replacement. In addition, the maintenance of City parks as well as the care of trees - Yard waste (accepts grass clippings, leaves, and branches) - 503 20th Avenue - 7am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday - (218)834-8810 Recreation: - Coordinates and participates in programs including curling clubs, open gym, recreational skating, senior activities, ski trail, summer youth recreation program, swim program and weight training Two Harbors Economic Development Authority: - Responsible for preserving and creating jobs, enhancing the City's tax base, assisting with certain housing initiatives, promoting the general welfare of the people of the City and to assume primary responsibility for development activities within the City

Provides diversified programs, including: - Forever Fifty club - Social services: Includes youth programs that feature a teen recreation center with pool, foosball, air hockey, table games, homework time, etc.; musical programs, and volunteer opportunities such as hospital and nursing home visitation - Spiritual counseling

Lighthouse Network: A block club program designed to nurture community by promoting safety, communication, and connection on each block. Senior Social Club: A bi-monthly gathering for older community members to come together, engage in a shared activity, fellowship, and enjoy snacks.

Winona Memory Cafe meetings are being held virtually and in-person. Call the office for information on joining in. Winona Memory Cafe's provide social gatherings for people living with memory loss and their care partners offering opportunities to engage in meaningful activities, exchange information, and support one another. Gatherings are held every Wednesday at 2:30 pm (time may vary) and locations vary.

Services offers: - Assistance for families in determining how best to care for aging relatives - Caregiver consultant provides one-to-one assistance to families and caregivers to create a personalized caregiving plan - Chores including washing windows, basic home maintenance, assistance with moving, and yard work - Companionship offers friendly visits and phone calls, weekly check-ins, and monthly Care Packages delivery - Grocery shopping and grocery delivery services - Social and educational engagement opportunities including outreach activities, game days, and more - Transportation to and from medical, dental, and eye, and other appointments in Duluth and Two Harbors

Provides diversified programs, including: - Forever Fifty club - Social services: Includes youth programs that feature a teen recreation center with pool, foosball, air hockey, table games, homework time, etc.; musical programs, and volunteer opportunities such as hospital and nursing home visitation - Spiritual counseling

Offers a variety of educational, social, and recreational programs to community members who are 55 and older. Programs include fitness classes, arts and crafts, games, music, social clubs, outdoor activities, and lifelong learning opportunities. Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid visits are held on the 3rd Monday of each month (appointments are required).

A recreational program designed to enhance the social lives of adults with developmental disabilities by creating relationships, creating choices and changing lives. Each quarter a new calendar of educational, recreational, social and cultural activities are offered.

Provides programs including: Arts and Crafts: Crafts and quilting group, leatherworking classes, needleworkers group, rock shop (Lapidary) (cut and polish rocks and gemstones), wood shop Cards: Club 500, Social Bridge, Euchre, Hand and Foot Canasta, Hearts, Pinochle - offering tournaments and lessons Education: book club, open tech lab that answers technology questions, senior discussion group that covers a variety of topcs, and writer's club Leadership: 50+ Leaders for individuals interested in planning, developing, and implementing the 50+ Program Mind and Body: Chair Yoga, Dakim BrainFitness System is a computerized program to maintain brain fitness, Gentle Mat Yoga, Low Impact Exercise Class, Walking Club group Music Groups: The Bloomingtones mixed choral group, Classic Country Music Jam musicians, Creekside Crickets band