City of Owatonna

7th Annual Senior & Caregiver Expo

What is SeniorPlace?
SeniorPlace is a subdivision of the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department of the City of Owatonna. Leisure and recreational pursuits for adults 50 and older.

How Do I Join?
SeniorPlace has a yearly membership fee that runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 for people ages 50 and up.

• Stop by SeniorPlace at 500 Dunnell Dr. between 8am – 4pm Monday thru Friday or call (507)-444-4280 for more information.
• E-Mail questions to SeniorPlace.
• Membership Form Available Online under Membership Info

Winter Weather Closing
As the weather starts to change, please remember if the Owatonna Public Schools close for the entire day (decision generally made by 7 am) SeniorPlace & Semcac Senior Dining will be closed. If Owatonna Public Schools have a 2-hour late start, SeniorPlace will open at 10:00 am. If schools close early, SeniorPlace will close at 12 noon.

Mission Statement of SeniorPlace Inc.
SeniorPlace is a vital, intergenerational, timely, caring provider of meaningful, social, educational, and volunteer opportunities that enhance the growth of the community…SeniorPlace Inc. has a 9 person board that meets monthly. They report to the city of Owatonna Park and Recreation board as needed.

Memorial & Needs Committee
The SeniorPlace Memorial Committee has been in existence since 1989. SeniorPlace receives donations from families and friends of deceased members and they earmark the monies to go toward SeniorPlace Memorial Fund.

The Memorial Committee has overseen the preparation of the Memory Garden, Benches, East Meeting Room and Computer Lab. Purchased the tables and chairs for the West Meeting Room on second floor, renovated the two couches in the front lobby, Display Cases on first and second floor, magazine racks, and the flagpole.
The committee is a vital entity to SeniorPlace.

The Needs Committee meets 10-12 times per year to discuss needs of the senior center to better the surroundings such i.e. carpeting, painting, cost of upholstery, etc.
The Memorial and Needs Committee combined in 2008 to give recommendations to the Board of Directors for use of the Memorial Fund and the needs of the senior center.

Donations
If wishing to donate to SeniorPlace, please call ahead of time to see if there is a need for that item(s).