Program for October 21 2013: Kids First... United Way of Muscatine

Invocation by:  Tom Ward

Guests: Angela Guck, Karey Hawkins, Vivian Jardim, Erin Lagone, Brynn Sweere, James Wagner, Rachel Turner, Garrett Kraus, Olivia Carrasco, Kaylie Miller and Lucas Jacobs.

Happy News: Diana Gradert was proud of her grandson and son in law. Judi Holdorf was proud to say that Erin Lagone won the Youth Initiative Award from the Community Foundation. Jeff Miller is a proud Dad here with his daughter. Greg Jenkins is happy that his wife was a Pickskin Winner and David Stanley is of course happy that Jeannie had another Birthday!!

Rotary Program: Shane Orr introduced Todd Poci from Senior Resources and fellow Rotarian!!  Todd has been the Director for the last 2.5 years.  Todd provided an update of the housing support  available through Senior Resources and showed various improvements to the facilities.  He discussed the services provided as:  Aging in Place, Chore, Home Repair, Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Care Center and Community Outreach.  Additional services include SHIP which provides help and support in Medicare coverage.  Activities provided are for socialization and can be characterized as Fun!!  Senior Resources has a Lending Closet for medical equipment such as walkers, crutches etc.  The service provides for discussion of services for end of life, Senior Companion Program, Slip and Fall Fire Prevention Assessment, Insurance Access Point for navigating choices in making claims.  Todd is most proud of the Veterans Oral History Project and noted the interviews are online accessible through the website.

Senior Resources Services are funded through United Way, the City of Muscatine, Muscatine County, Fee for services, a Spring Fundraiser, Office space rental and grants!!