Home About Us Vision Statement Directions Contact Information Leadership & Staff Staff Pastoral Council Finance Council Faith Formation Committee Liturgy Committee Social Concerns Committee Building & Grounds Committee Stewardship Committee Sacrament & Prayer Schedules Parish Registration Bulletins Upcoming Events Bulletins/Newsletters Recent Issues Submit an Item for the Bulletin Calendars Generations of Faith General Calendar of Events Sunday School Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Liturgical Generations of Faith Description of the GOF Program Curriculum Parish Nights Going Deeper Expanding Horizons Grades 1-5 Grades 6-12 Catechist Resources Forms Be Involved Ministries & Committees Online Connections Form Prayer Opportunities Online Learning Daily Readings Prayer Sacraments About the Sacraments Anointing of the Sick Baptism Confirmation Eucharist Holy Orders Marriage Reconciliation Catholic Links The Creed Catholic Links		Elder Network Description of Activity: Resurrection members participate in the "Tour of Tables" fundraiser by hosting a table, attending the event, or helping in other ways. The Elder Network empowers older adults to adjust to life's transitions and to live life as fully, safely, and independently as possible in their chosen environment. The focus is on assisting adults age 55 and older in Olmsted County. Resurrection Coordinator: Other Coordinator(s): Renee Kreter reneek@elder-network.org Executive Director: Laurie Marreel lauriem@elder-network.org Faith in Action:Holly Brown hollyb@elder-network.org Respite Care: Holly Brown hollyb@elder-network.org Peer Support: Renee Kreter reneek@elder-network.org Faith in Action Description: Respite Care Description: Programs include: transportation to medical and dental appointments Friendly Visitor- individuals and/or their families meet weekly with an older adult for activites such as playing cards, going for a walk, and general socialization. Home Services- special projects such as an outdoor chore or ramp building. Program includes: Companion services to older adults who are not able to be home alone. This allows the caregiver the opportunity to leave the home and know that someone is with their loved one. Volunteers perform non-medical support only. Both short term and long term respite is available DayBreak- meets every other Friday at the Senior Citizen Center from 11 am- 2 pm. This involves activities and lunch for older adults. Peer Support Description: Requirements for Participation: Volunteers make weekly home visits to assist older adults deal with challenges and adjustments associated with growing older such as isolation, grief, depression, anxiety, retirement, and major health changes. Volunteers provide support and encouragement for positive change, help with goal planning and making the connection with other beneficial community services. Volunteers are welcome. Time commitment varies depending on the program. Training is provided. Volunteers for the Peer Support program need to be at least 55 years of age and receive more extensive training. Further Contact Information   Support Groups offered: 1130 1/2 7th St. NW, Suite 205 Rochester MN 55901 507-285-5272 Website: www.elder-network.org   For those caring for family members with cancer: at Hope Lodge (411 2nd St. NW) the 2nd Wednesday and 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm. For caregivers of an older adult: 1st Tuesday of the month from 1:30-2:30 pm. Home | About Us | Bulletins/Newsletters | Calendars | Be Involved | Prayer Opportunities | Online Learning | Website Support Church of the Resurrection, 1600 11th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904, 507-288-5528