September is National Senior Center Month It’s an opportunity to promote a positive image of aging and highlight how our Senior Community Center improves the lives of older adults. Senior Centers are vital to the health and well-being of a community. The Barnesville Senior Community Center is active in offering social, educational, and health-related events […]

September is National Senior Center Month It’s an opportunity to promote a positive image of aging and highlight how our Senior Community Center improves the lives of older adults. Senior Centers are vital to the health and well-being of a community. The Barnesville Senior Community Center is active in offering social, educational, and health-related events

August Memorials. The following persons were memorialized in the month of August with a donation to Barnesville Area HELPERS: Lyle Hovland, Debra Stetz, Patricia Fuchs. Part Two of the Hospice and Dementia Care: What you Need to Know and How We Can Help HELPERS is in the process of planning for Part Two of the

Interested in brightening a senior’s day? Consider a rewarding experience by becoming a volunteer with the HELPERS program. We have a variety of volunteer opportunities that will fit with your interests and your time availability. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, providing transportation in and/or out-of-town (mileage reimbursement provided by HELPERS), visiting and companionship,

Please Note: HELPERS office will be closed on Friday, Aug. 25th, for Potato Days. Hospice & Dementia Care Fitness Channel 12 Exercise for Seniors Game Day Contact HELPERS! Hospice & Dementia Care Hospice and Dementia Care: What You Need to Know and How We Can Help. Monday, Aug. 21st, 1:30pm, Bville Senior Community Center. Presented

Thought for the week “What advice would you give your younger self?” Isn’t that an interesting question to ponder, especially now that we have the benefit of many life experiences? What have been the greatest lessons you’ve learned over your lifetime? To inspire you, here are some responses to consider (source: Psychology Today) as you

Thought of the week “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” ~ John Lubbock. Hoping your summer is offering you wonderful moments

Falls and fractures Falls and fractures….we’ve been hearing a lot about these two things lately. And oh, how these things can disrupt our daily lives and routine. But there’s good news! HELPERS has a couple of classes for you that will help to reduce your risk of falls and injury. One is our twice weekly,

Hello June! “Far up in the deep blue sky, great white clouds floating by. All the world is dressed in green; many happy birds are seen. Roses bright and sunshine clear show that lovely June is here.” ~ F.G. Sanders Author Visit! Fitness Channel 12 Exercise for Seniors Game Day Contact HELPERS! Author Visit! Visit

Hello June! “Far up in the deep blue sky, great white clouds floating by. All the world is dressed in green; many happy birds are seen. Roses bright and sunshine clear show that lovely June is here.” ~ F.G. Sanders Author Visit! Fitness Channel 12 Exercise for Seniors Game Day Contact HELPERS! Author Visit! Visit