Residents celebrate summer in River Falls

Finding a spot to watch the annual River Falls Days parade in is no problem for residents at Wellhaven and The Lutheran Home: River Falls. They get a front-row seat.

Recognizing our volunteers

In observance of National Volunteer Recognition Week, Kingsway Retirement Living and The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine volunteers were honored with a super-sized pizza during a luncheon held at KingsPath Senior Living.

A time for change

Change is constant. At Wellhaven Senior Living, new team members are hired, tenants moved in or more seniors joined River Falls Senior Center. One recent change for Wellhaven is team member Elly Brenna retired....

At Hope Residence, residents become family

Pat’s bright red hair, amazing smile and contagious laugh lit up the halls at Hope Residence in Belle Plaine, Minn. She loved life, which made it all the more difficult when she passed away...

Army veteran finds home in River Falls

Dick Hartenstein was halfway through basic training for the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 1945. He was among a group of three or four soldiers who were pulled out of the company...

Bingo Lingo

Wayne Tabbert’s gig as St. Michael’s bingo caller may have began as a quick fix but it has turned into a permanent position.

Free blood pressure clinic available

Wellhaven Senior Living hosts a free monthly blood pressure clinic at 10:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Upcoming dates include Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20. The free screenings take...

A trip to the farm

Wellhaven Senior Living tenants recently enjoyed a trip to the Sweet Rock Junction Farm just outside of River Falls. The farm is owned by Judith Hanson, niece of Wellhaven tenant Bess Knott. While on...