Aging & Disability Resource Center of Columbia County

04/27/2026

04/23/2026

As April's end is near, we need to take a step back and say thank you to our wonderful volunteers who are scattered across the county. We have the absolute honor of having over 40 volunteers help us in our various programs, from home delivered meals to mailing our Grapevine, our volunteers are part of it all.

So, thank you for taking the time out of your day to ensure that we can reach all the corners of our county. Without you we would not be able to serve our most vulnerable.

If you are looking for a way to get involved at the ADRC we would love to have you. Right now, we need a volunteer meal delivery driver in Pardeeville on Tuesdays starting on May 19th. Driving not your thing? Check out our other volunteer opportunities here: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us/columbiacounty/adrc/ADRC-Home/Volunteers

04/22/2026

4 WEEKS TO GO:
Join Dr. McFadden, professor of Psychology at UW Oshkosh and co-founder of Fox Valley Memory Project (FVMP), for a FREE webinar to explore how loneliness and social isolation may increase the risk of dementia.

Learn about recent research and ways to connect meaningfully and joyfully with others.

Register for the FREE webinar here!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CXbio0STRXqP5igYk0cqWQ #/

04/22/2026

*REMINDER*
No Walk-in Wednesdays today as our Elder Benefit Specialist is taking a much needed break. Walk-in hours to resume next week.

04/21/2026

Join us next week Wednesday, April 29th to say farewell to Paula from Heritage House in her final BINGO game! After the game join us for lunch. Call (608) 742-9211 by 11 AM Tuesday to reserve your meal!

Image text:
"BINGO!
Join the ADRC and Heritage House's Sales and Marketing Director, Paula for her final BINGO game with us before she retires!
April 29th
10:00 AM
ADRC
111 E Mullett St, Portage, WI"

04/21/2026

Want to learn how to engage high school students in meaningful learning about dementia? Check out this free WDRN Webinar meant for professionals who work with individuals living with dementia, educators, and professionals who work with high school students.

This webinar is on June 25, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.

This Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network (WDRN) presentation explores how to engage high school students in meaningful learning about dementia. Participants will learn strategies for collaborating with schools, building community relationships, and creating impactful learning opportunities that insp...

04/20/2026

There will be no Walk-In Wednesday on April 22nd. Walk-in hours will resume as normal on April 29th.
Thank you.

04/17/2026

Don't miss out on this informative webinar on using mobility aids to help maintain your independence!

Stronger Steps Ahead 💪✨

Join the Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition for a fun and informative webinar on using mobility tools with confidence!

We’re thrilled to welcome Andrea Van Dyn Hoven, who will share how walking poles and other mobility devices can help support independence and keep you doing what you love.

Register here! bit.ly/StrongerSteps

04/17/2026

If you have 10 minutes (or less) today, you could do one of these 10 actions to plan for your health care as part of National Healthcare Decisions Day () on April 16:

1. Look at ’s Guide to Choosing a Health Care Proxy.
2. Watch a short Practice Makes Perfect video for tips on how to start a conversation: https://youtu.be/d_vbGD0UBzs
3. Send the Guide to Being a Health Care Proxy to your chosen proxy.
4. Browse the Conversation Starter Guide to help think about what matters to you.
5. Reach out to people who you might want to know about who you’ve chosen as your health care proxy.
6. Walk through PREPARE for your Care for guided steps or 5 Wishes®.
7. Ask three people you know if they’ve had the conversation.
8. Read a story from ’s blog.
9. Connect with a leader or organization where you live, work, pray, or learn about holding an event on this topic.
10. Follow on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to learn more.

Read more in ’s blog: https://bit.ly/3OedZjc

04/17/2026

There are more storms headed our way today. Take some time this morning to prepare for strong winds, flooding and tornados.

04/16/2026

Senior Farmers Market Vouchers are back for 2026! Check out our upcoming distribution dates to get yours!

Can't make it to the distribution dates? Call us to mail you the form and we will mail you your vouchers after we get the form back and the distribution dates have passed.

Flyer text:

"Senior Farmers Market Vouchers
The senior farmers market nutrition program will provide $25 per eligible person. The vouchers can be used at participating farmers markets and roadside stands. Participants must be 60+ (Native American 55+), reside in Columbia County, and have a household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. Vouchers are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Check available at the ADRC after June 16th.

Household: 1 Yearly: $29,526 Monthly: $2,461
Household: 2 Yearly: $40,034 Monthly: $3,337
Household: 3 Yearly: $50,542 Monthly: $4,212

June 9th
10:15-11:15
125 N Dickason Blvd, Columbus

June 10th
10-11:30
111 E Mullett St, Portage

June 16th
10-11
106 S Main St, Poynette

June 16th
12:30-1:30
113 Industrial Dr, Pardeeville

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades."