The Baldwin-Hammond Area Senior Center has been in existence since the summer of 1992. Ituses the Municipal Center in Baldwin for its activities. Any person 60 years of age orover, and their spouse, is eligible to participate. The Senior Center provides social andeducational opportunities and services for older adults, and is an advocate for their welfare.
The Baldwin-Hammond Area Senior Center provides a site for a nutrition program where hotmeals are served at noon, Monday through Thursday. There is no charge for the meal, butparticipants are asked to contribute what they can toward the cost of the meal. This is a great way to avoid cooking or eating alone. Bingo and cards are played frequently andregular craft sessions are held. Transportation for the disabled and the elderly are also availablethrough the Center. Call Gina at 684-2979 if you are interested.
Special occasions may be celebrated with a musical program or a dance. Some activities that havebeen sponsored by the Center during the past year include a dinner cruise on the St. Croix River,a train trip from St. Croix Falls to Osceola, and a trip to the Mall of America. Participants weresent to Senior Options Expo, an educational and entertaining day promoting opportunities forolder adults. There are nutrition education programs and monthly blood pressure screening.
The Center has a Board of Directors whose members come from the community and which iscomposed largely of older adults. It is dedicated to meeting the needs and concern of older adultsin the community. They are appreciative of support in any form from the community.