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Senior Connections Newsletter
Based on feedback from the Talking 'Bout My Generation survey and focus groups, the City of Waconia and Commission on Aging have developed a monthly newsletter and calendar outlining events and activities that may be of interest to the senior population. Read on...
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Senior Resources
The City of Waconia has many resources available to the seniors in our community. See below for a few highlights, and check out the Senior Resources page under "Our Community." Senior Connections
The City recently completed the Talking 'Bout My Generation Survey and follow-up focus groups where we heard great feedback from our residents. One piece of feedback that came from the survey and focus groups is that thee is not a "one stop shop" to find events that are happening in the community, specifically events related to the senior population. We have recently put together a senior newsletter and monthly calendar of events sot hat some of the events happening around town are highlighted. View the Senior Connections Calendar here.
Soon, you will have the ability to subscribe to the calendar as well.
Talking 'Bout My Generation Survey
View results and feedback from the Talking 'Bout My Generation Survey here:- Executive Summary
- Talking 'Bout My Generation Survey Results
- Talking 'Bout My Generation Survey Detailed Presentation
- Talking 'Bout My Generation Survey Focus Groups Presentation
WeCAB
The Waconia Commission on Aging and the City of Waconia are looking at bringing WeCAB into the community. WeCAB provides safe, affordable, and flexible supplemental transportation to those in Carver County's service areas who are unable to drive to medical appointments, grocery stores, food shelves, worship services, volunteer opportunities, and social events. Rides are available seven days a week and can be requested at least 24 hours in advance between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. To get WeCAB started in Waconia, we first need volunteers! There are three different types of WeCAB volunteers:
- Rider Registrars
- Dispatchers
- Drivers
Waconia needs volunteers in all of these areas to get WeCAB off the ground. See below for information on the various volunteer opportunities, and download a volunteer application here. Applications can be returned to Jackie Schwerm (jschwerm@waconia.org) at Waconia City Hall (201 South Vine Street). You also need to provide a photo copy of the front and back of your driver's license. If you are volunteering to be a driver, please include a copy of your insurance information, as well.
Rider Registrars (1-2 needed for Waconia):
The first Waconia WeCAB kick-off meeting was held on January 4, 2018. An additional meeting will be scheduled for February, for those who were unable to attend the initial meeting. Rider Registrars (1-2 needed for Waconia):
- Work from home (or anywhere!)
- Talk wiht people and register them as riders for WeCAB
- Use WeCAB web-based software with your computer and internet service.
Dispatchers (3-5 needed for Waconia):
- Work from home (or anywhere!)
- Dispatching shifts are 4 hours
- Must have access to a phone and computer with internet
- Take phone calls from riders
- Enter ride requests into computer
Drivers (5-10 needed for Waconia):
- Drivers select rides to place/time that fits within their schedule
- Mileage reimbursement is available at charity rate (.14 per mile)
- Drivers have a vehicle and driving record check
- Drivers use their own vehicle
- Drivers must have their own insurnace
Remember, volunteer applications can be found here. If you're interested in being a rider, you can also fill out one of the rider applications here.
Submit all completed applications to:
Jackie Schwerm
Assistant City Administrator
City of Waconia
201 South Vine Street
Waconia, MN 55387
or
jschwerm@waconia.org.