senior: CITY COUNCIL'S SENIOR-NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND SERVICE GAPS ANALYSIS - 05/01/13 09:16 AM
Senior Needs Assessment
and
Service Gaps Analysis  
City Council Committee Votes to Release Study of Senior Needs There's a new "senior friendly living" aspect to our City now.  Today the City Council Legal and Finance Committee voted for releasing the extensive City-funded study of senior citizens' needs and senior-related community services.  The study was conducted by University of South Dakota Government Research Bureau in recent months, under the general guidance of a community-wide work group of experts, constituents, providers and community leaders.  (I was fortunate to be invited to serve with this fine group.)  The Bureau used telephone surveys, focus groups and … (0 comments)

senior: A 10-STEP PLAN FOR DISPOSING OF AGING PARENTS' POSSESSIONS WHEN SELLING THEIR HOME - 03/24/13 09:40 AM
A 10-step plan for disposing of aging parents' possessions when selling their home  

When Aging Parents Sell Their Home Many of us have been through this process with our aging parents or an elderly friend.  They  want to know how to sell their home and downsize or move to a senior-living community, with no stress.  And often, much of the stress for an elderly person selling their home and moving is related to disposal of a lifetime of collected possessions.
We have found that if we can reduce the stress of disposing of these lifetime collections and possessions, and … (3 comments)

senior: HOLIDAY SHOPPING HOURS FOR SENIORS AROUND RAPID CITY - 12/11/12 06:52 AM
Holiday Shopping Hours for Seniors at Stores Around Rapid City at My Favorite Stores  
Walmart 1200 N. LaCrosse605.342.9444Hours 24x7
100 Stumer Road (the new store)605.877.2931Hours 24x7 

Herberger's P2200 N. Maple605.348.01017-11 M-F6-11 Saturday7-10 Sunday 

Cabella's P3231 E. Mall Drive605.388.5600Hours 8am-10pm Dec 14, 15, 22, 238am-8pm Dec 16, 238am-5pm Dec 24  
Runnings (Farm Supplies and Equipment) 1020 N. Lacrosse605.342.9008Hours7:30am-9:30pm M-F7:30am-8:00pm Saturday9:00am-6:00pm Sunday 

Lowes Home Improvement 2550 N. Haines605.342.4815 

Knecht Home Center (Hardware) 320 West Blvd605.342.4840.
Here are some more that I believe are "critical to survival:" 
- Hobby Lobby- Hager's Grocery, Piedmont- Campbell (farm) Supply, Sturgis - Cahoys General … (2 comments)

senior: HOLIDAY DECORATIONS ACTIVITIES for SENIORS AROUND RAPID CITY - 12/11/12 06:44 AM
Holiday Decorations Activities for Seniors Around Rapid City  
Each year Story Book Island on Sheridan Lake Rd in southwest Rapid City goes all out in holiday lighting.  It is a magnificent sight.  It is a jaw-dropping adventure for the kids (and grandparents, too!).
Each year the State capitol hallways are filled with a grand Christmas at the Capitol display.  The trees are decorated by schools, churches, civic groups and others.  You can view a great video of the South Dakota State Capitol's Christmas Tree Display.  The theme this year is Joyous Sounds of Christmas.  The display is open to the … (2 comments)

senior: HOLIDAY MUSICAL ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS AROUND RAPID CITY - 12/11/12 06:36 AM
Holiday Musical Activities for Seniors Around Rapid City and Black Hills  Here is just a sampling of some of the very many musical activities around Rapid City and the Black Hills this holiday season.

South Dakota Acoustic Christmas A long standing annual musical holiday cornerstone for our community.  This musical event occurs at The Dahl on December 14 and 15.  For tickets and times consult The Dahl, 601 Columbus Street.

Noon Holiday Concerts at The Dahl Arts Center New Horizons Band provides a dynamic big band sound, led by conductor Milo Winter.  December 5
Sugar Free Jazz swinging traditional … (0 comments)

senior: HOLIDAY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS AROUND RAPID CITY - 12/11/12 06:34 AM
HOLIDAY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS AROUND RAPID CITY  
So you want to find an outdoor activity that seniors would enjoy during this 2012 holiday season?  Well, that's about as easy as finding the outdoors, because neary every where you go outdoors around Rapid City, there's usually something fun, safe, exhilerating and healthy for any age.

Ice Skating Wilson Park on the near-south side of downtown Rapid City changes stripes as quick as a prison break.  With each season, often each weekend, Wilson Park takes on a whole new role and appearance.  It has tennis, gardens, picnic gazebo, and restrooms. … (0 comments)

senior: HOLIDAY DINING ACTIVITIES for SENIORS AROUND RAPID CITY - 12/11/12 06:33 AM
Holiday Dining Activities for Seniors Around Rapid City & Black Hills No matter which religious faith, no matter where you came from (or "Where" you may be going), it seems there are many good reasons to celebrate this time of year.  Examples include:
Hanukkah (Hebrew) Eid (Arabic) Yule (Scandanavian) Christmas (Christian) Minneluzahan Senior Center, Rapid City Minneluzahan is especially alive and vibrant this time of year.   The Meals Program celebrates its holiday at Minneluzahan from 1-3PM on Friday December 7.  The Center's Annual Holiday Potluck Dinner will be made lively by the Coull Band playing patriotic melodies and gospel favorites, … (0 comments)