Socialization Resources
Senior Companion Program
Healthy Seniors of Steele County
Cost: Donation/contribution based
Volunteers are matched with seniors in their home, providing an opportunity for friendship and fellowship.
Bunco - Owatonna
Healthy Seniors of Steele County
Cost: Free
Every first Monday of the month (except on observed holidays) at Trinity Lutheran Church (609 Lincoln Ave S., Owatonna), starting at 1 PM.
Bunco - Blooming Prairie
Healthy Seniors of Steele County
Cost: Free
Every Thursday of the month at Heather Haus Assisted Living (223 4th St NW, Blooming Prairie), starting at 1:30 PM.
Books To Go - Owatonna
Healthy Seniors of Steele County and Owatonna Public Library
Cost: Free
Volunteers deliver library books to seniors' homes.
Card Club - Blooming Prairie
Blooming Prairie Senior Center
Cost: Free
Tuesdays and Thursdays card club at 1:00 at the Blooming Prairie Senior Center.
Medford Card Club - Medford
Medford Senior Care
Cost: Free
9:00 every Tuesday at the Whistle Stop (Medford Senior Care).
Medford Coffee - Medford
Healthy Seniors of Steele County
Cost: Free
Every Tuesday from 9:00-10:30 at Medford Manor.
Medford Euchre - Medford
Medford Manor
Cost: $3.00, includes lunch.
Every Tuesday at 1:30; a light lunch is provided at 3:00. Offered September through April.
Senior Dining - Owatonna
Semcac
Cost: Donation guidelines are posted at the site.
Monday-Friday from 11:30-12:30 at SeniorPlace (500 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna).
Senior Dining - Blooming Prairie
Semcac
Cost: Donation guidelines are posted at the site.
Monday-Friday from 11:30-12:30 at the Blooming Prairie Senior Center.
Senior Dining - Ellendale
Semcac
Cost: Donation guidelines are posted at the site.
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 11:30 - 12:30 at the Ellendale Senior Center.
SeniorPlace - Owatonna
City of Owatonna
Cost: Annual membershp fee of $35+tax
SeniorPlace offers cards, games, billiards, exercise/health and wellness, dancing and singing, travel, sports and leisure activities, arts and crafts, and more. Membership available to those 50 and better.
Support Group/Resources - Owatonna
Steele County Public Health
A variety of support groups are available to help you get through difficult times.