The Outwest Senior Center in Wiggins could use the help of the neighboring communities to replace the outdated HVAC system at their building located at 109 S Main St in Wiggins. Upon inspection, my husband Randy determined that the current system is at least 20 years old which in itself poses challenges of efficiency and costliness in maintenance. A newer system would surely result in cost savings in efficiency as well as provide peace of mind to the residents.
My husband and I had the opportunity to visit with Vi, one of the center administrators, on a recent visit to Wiggins where we learned more about the center and the services they provide to the seniors in west Morgan County. The building was given to the seniors in 1988 by Co-op and after some remodeling was opened for the Meet and Eat program. Seniors over the age of 60 can enjoy congregate meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Reservations can be made by calling 970-483-6246.
In addition to their twice-weekly lunches the center offers the opportunity to socialize after the lunches and at a monthly potluck on the 3rd Friday of each month at noon. The potluck is open to all ages.
The center may be rented for meetings, parties and various group activities based on availability by calling Florence Barnett at 970-483-6246. The center can provide many valuable resources for seniors including vouchers for chores, medical equipment, housekeeping, caregiver services, and legal services plus many more. For questions about these and other resources call Vi at 970-483-6150 or Windy at 970-483-6436. If no answer, please leave a message and be sure to include your name and phone number.
Thank you to Angela Leist, a local Wiggins resident, for taking the initiative to start a gofundme fundraiser to raise funds to help offset the cost of a new HVAC system. Donations can be made through the following link at https://gofund.me/42e73a94. Let’s see what we can do to help them reach their goal!
