Catholic Charities has opened a Day Center to serve those without a warm place during the daytime hours. They are located at 79 W. 3rd St. They are looking for volunteers to supplement their staffing. Hours of operation are 12pm-7pm, currently and can be adjusted if we have the interest and volunteers! There will always be one staff person from Catholic Charities available, but we need two ... read more
December 1st is World AIDS Day
Approximately 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV today. About 14 percent of them (1 in 7) don’t know it and need testing (HIV.GOV, 2020). Advances in medicine mean that people on effective HIV treatment cannot pass the virus on, but late diagnoses remain high and worryingly. Getting tested is the only way to find out if you have HIV. If you are living with HIV, starting treatment ... read more
Check Out What Our Team is Reading or Listening To!
Heather is reading Being Mortal by Atul Gawande. Description: A book that has the potential to change medicine – and lives. Medicine has triumphed in modern times, transforming the dangers of childbirth, injury, and disease from harrowing to manageable. Deb is reading The Book Women of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. Description: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of ... read more
“Steering Into The Skid”
By Arnie Johnston & Deborah Ann Percy, The MemoryCare Plays Anthology, A one act play about memory loss. Through 12 short scenes, the play takes you on a one-year journey with Tim and Amanda in their car, bearing witness to the early progression of dementia. This event, includes the performance and facilitated discussion to help you learn more and increase awareness, as well as provide ... read more
Winona Healthy Habits with Paul Kisho Stern
The Live Well Winona team is happy to introduce our newest board member Paul Kisho Stern! Paul is the Founder and Director of Manitou Center. Learn more about Paul in our latest Winona Healthy Habit interview. What are your roles in the Winona community? I live a variety of roles. I work at Winona State University in Enrollment Services as a member of an innovative Warrior Hub leadership ... read more
Thank You Essential Workers
This month we would like to recognize the essential workers that have kept our community thriving during these uncertain times. May recognizes Nurses, Teachers, Police, and Emergency Medical Service personnel. May 5th is National Teacher Day. Teachers have adapted to online learning to teach the youth of the community. May 6th is National Nurse Day. Nurses have dedicated their lives to ... read more
May Activities
Here are some fun outdoor activities to keep your household busy this May! Create a backyard garden to grow your own produce and enjoy the nice weather. When caring for your garden create a compost to add nutrients to your garden. Recycling is a daily habit that can help the environment. Practice Recycling 101 this May to help the environment. Keep your kiddos busy with these fun ... read more
Ready Set School Application
Click the link to learn about the eligibility for students in Winona County: Ready set schools Apply Here! ... read more
Stay Home Minnesota
Check out the fun activities we have put together for you to stay healthy during this lockdown! We have compiled resources from different sources to spark creativity while being stuck inside. It is important that we follow the Minnesota guidelines and stay inside! By doing this we can help stop the spread of COVID-19! Click the link below for fun activities! Stay Home MN links ... read more
Stop The Spread of COVID-19
Local Resources: Winona COVID-19 Community info hub Facebook Group. This public Facebook group is available for locals to share information. Winona Resources Website Winona Neighbors Helping Neighbors Facebook Group. This public Facebook group is available to provide local resources and volunteers. Global Resources: Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 ... read more