BCREA Meeting from May 7, 2015

The Barron County Retired Educator's Association met on May 7, 2015, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cumberland.  About 40 members listened to the presentor Sue Allyn from Barron County Office of the Aging.  Her topic was about the availability of help for the aging vs the need to move to assisted living or a nursing home.  She also talked about the assisted living and nursing home in the area of Barron County.  Several hand outs where provided to those who attended.
Following the presention, a short business meeting took place run by Steve Eichman, BCREA president.  One of the items discussed that was not on the agenda was that of providing financial assistance to those attending the state convention taking place in September.  The unit will provide $600 to help with expenses.
Important dates of coming events are:  June 22 at 9 am for the meeting of the Executive committee meets at Perkins in Rice Lake; July 22 for the 3rd annual Summer Picnic taking place in Rice Lake in Narrows Park - Social hour at 4 pm and meal at 4:30 pm; and the May 13th District 1 meeting in Rice Lake taking place at Turtle Back.
Watch for announcements in the fall for the dates, times and presentations scheduled for the 2015/16 school year.

Presentor - Sue Allyn - Barron County Office of Aging