Program and District Updates
New Caterer for Meal on Wheels Go Further with Food
We at Gladstone are excited for this new opportunity
to increase the quality of meals with a focus on fresh
ingredients and from-scratch recipes whenever
possible. This change also allows us to be more
responsive to client preferences in a cost-effective way. Meal planning is very important when it comes to
eating a balanced diet. If you don’t plan your meals and
snacks it is just too easy to grab a bowl of cereal or some
peanut butter toast and call it a meal. There is nothing
wrong with cereal or toast and peanut butter but these
foods alone do not make a balanced meal. Meal planning
also cuts down on food waste and saves money because
you are not over buying and then wasting food.
Starting in January, Meals on Wheels programs
throughout Ramsey County will be receiving food that
is prepared by the Metro Meals on Wheels Kitchen of
Opportunities, the first kitchen dedicated to serving
Meals on Wheels recipients throughout the Twin Cities.
Open Arms of Minnesota will oversee meal production
at the new Metro Meals on Wheels kitchen.
Gladstone is one of eight Meals on Wheels Providers
for Ramsey County. With the help of over 2,000 east
metro volunteers, Meals on Wheels programs in
Ramsey County serve both hot meals, cold meals and
frozen meals to recipients, depending on their needs,
along with a friendly visit. “I can’t say enough about
the volunteers who bring me my meals. I call them my
angels,” says Judith, a Meals on Wheels recepient. To
enroll in Meals on Wheels, call 651-318-9091 or go to
meals-on-wheels.com.
Building Updates
Planning is underway for new tables and chairs for
rooms 105 and 109. These rooms are used daily for
community groups, classes and activities and district
meetings. The new furniture will allow for a greater
ability to reconfigure the rooms according to each
activity or meeting. Rooms 107 A and B will be be
getting new chairs.
Planning is also underway for new windows throughout
the building. Yay! Stay tuned for updates on this project.
Gladstone Closings During January–March
No Meals on Wheels or Senior Center Activities on:
January 1, New Year’s Day
February 19, President’s Day
March 30, Spring Holiday
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Go Further with Food is the theme for National Nutrition
month in March. The foods you choose make a real
difference in your energy level and your overall health.
Protein, complex carbohydrates (veggies, whole grains)
and healthy fats are the building blocks of a balanced
diet and should be the main components in every meal
and snack.
Speaking of healthy eating and meal planning, perhaps
you don’t like to cook anymore, or don’t like cooking for
one. Maybe your housing facility no longer offers a meal
option, or perhaps you are recovering from an injury
or surgery and meal preparation is a challenge. Let us
do the cooking and the delivery for you! Gladstone is
your local Meals on Wheels provider. Meals on Wheels
is available to anyone. There is a fee for meals but the
amount you pay per meal is determined by your income.
There are many options:
• a hot meal from 1 to 5 days/week.
• cold meals delivered for you to heat on the weekend
or for evening meals.
• frozen meals delivered once a week for those who
do not want to be home daily to receive hot meals.
• meals can be ordered on a short or long term basis.
Call 651-318-9091 for more information and to enroll.
Thursday is Bakery Day
Bread, bagels and assorted bakery goods from Panera
are available each Thursday at 12:00 pm. Donations
are appreciated to cover the cost of supplies needed to
provide this service.
Angie Retires – New Volunteer Wanted
A special thanks to Angie who is “retiring” after ten plus
years as the bakery volunteer on Thursday mornings.
Thanks for your dedication Angie, you will be missed.
With Angie’s retirement, there is a volunteer opening
just waiting for you! It is a short time commitment,
only 1–1.5 hours, once a week. Start time is flexible. If
interested stop by the office or call 651-748-7250.
Gladstone 55+ Center • 1945 Manton St, Maplewood, 55109 • www.isd622.org/seniors • 651-748-7250