James River Senior Citizens Center: Phone 701-252-2882 or email: jamesriver@buffalocity.net

James River Senior Citizens Center, Inc. located at 502 - 10th Ave. S.E. is a private non-profit agency which administers a program of services and opportunities for persons in Stutsman County who have reached the age of 60.

James River Senior Citizen's Center, Inc. wants to help seniors enjoy their retirement and to assist them in maintaining their independence.

Funding sources include Title III, of the Older Americans Act, county and state mill levies, United Way Funding, Urban Mass Transit Assistance and private and fraternal contributions.

If otherwise eligible, no one will be denied services on the grounds of race, color or national origin. No one will be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under this program, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Senior Center Dining: 701-252-2882
A hot, nutritious mid-day meal is served on various days in Stutsman County. Meals at Center I, the main kitchen, are served seven days a week. Meals at Jamestown Gardenette,  Jameshouse and Post House sites are served Monday through Friday. In 1997, there were 54,149 meals served at the four sites.

Meals are served three days a week at Cleveland Senior Center (Tues., Wed., Fri.) and Kensal Senior Center (Mon., Wed., Fri.). All meals include one-third of the recommended dietary allowance and are approved by a staff dietitian. Reservations are to be made a day in advance; payment is based on the ability to pay. Dakota EBT Cards are accepted.

Home Delivered Meals: 701-252-2882
Seniors confined to their homes due to physical or mental impairment are eligible, if criteria is met, for hot noon meals delivered to their homes seven days a week in Jamestown. Payment is based on ability to pay. Dakota EBT Cards are accepted. In 1997, there were 46,740 home delivered meals to the homebound.

Transportation: 701-252-7888
Dial-A-Ride bus service is available in Jamestown. This service takes persons to medical appointments, volunteer activities, shopping and personal errands. Other busing services include rides to meals and contracted rides for special needs. In 1997, there were 69,447 bus riders. A medical bus to Fargo is scheduled the second Monday of each month for medical services not available in Jamestown. The Fargo bus trip also welcomes those who wish to shop in Fargo for the day. Reservations are to be made in advance. Rates are posted in each vehicle.

HOURS:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Shopping Assistance: 701-252-2882
Shopping assistance is available on Tuesdays and Fridays in Jamestown. Groceries are carried into senior's homes. If eligible because of physical condition, individual grocery shopping can be specifically arranged for homebound seniors.

Outreach: 701-252-2882
Outreach workers visit older residents in their homes, some of whom have been referred to this agency by neighbors or other agencies. The purpose of the visit is to assess the needs of the older person and to link seniors to the appropriate services which may be needed. In 1997, the Center performed 2,917 hours of outreach service.

Chore: 701-252-2882
Chore service is available to help older persons maintain their own homes. Occasional household repairs, moving furniture, window washing, changing storm windows and yard maintenance are some of the tasks seniors find difficult as they age. Donations are accepted for this service. In 1997, the center perfomed 2,607 hours of chore service.

Recreation and Other Activities
All centers in the county have a variety of activities for leisure time. There's also opportunity for volunteer work. Informative programs are also available. Activities at Center I include Pool and Bridge every Monday at 1 p.m., Pinochle every Tuesday and Friday at 1 p.m. Bingo every Wednesday at 1 p.m. Consult your local center for an activity schedule.

Health Services
Health maintenance clinics are held at most centers on a regular basis. Screenings include blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes monitoring, weight control, immunization and more. Call your local center for schedule. Hearing clinics are scheduled at senior centers throughout the county. Call you local center for scheduled dates.

Volunteer Opportunities
You may join people of all ages who share their time and energy with older persons by delivering home delivered meals, assisting with meal service at one of the centers, helping with individual shopping assistance and much more.

Other Pertinent Information

• We are the host-site for Stutsman County Fare For all.
• We are the host-site for the St. Alexius Osteoporosis Mobile Unit World Wide Study for two years.
• Our advisory Council meets on the first Tuesday of month except July.
• Diabetic Support Group meets on the second Thursday each month at 12:30 p.m.
• James River Senior Citizens Board meets the third Thursday each month at 12 pm.

Personnel At Center I

Project Director -- Carol Wright
Dietary Manager/Assistant Director -- Nancy Ragan
Chore/Outreach Supervisor -- Toni Tanata
Home Delivered Meals Coordinator -- Virginia Kamoni
James River Transit Dispatcher -- Patti DeBuck
Secretary -- Beth Kubista
Center Site Manager/Activities Coordinator -- Margie Kinnoin
Jameshouse Site Manager -- Virginia Kamoni
Gardenette Site Manager -- Frances Brewer