By Glynna Elliott Morse
Persons are encouraged to donate blood at the Windsor Community Blood Drive
scheduled at the Windsor United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 17, from noon to 6 p.m.
The Ladies of the Windsor United Methodist Church are known for the tasty homemade sandwiches which are served along with snacks, cookies, and bottled drinks for blood donors, Donors enjoy visiting with their friends and neighbors while providing a life saving service for others.
No appointment is necessary, but persons may phone (417) 227-5006 if they have questions or wish information about donating blood. The Windsor Community Blood drive is staffed by the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks which serves over 40 area hospitals in Missouri, Southwest Kansas, and Northwest Arkansas.
Statistics indicate that every two seconds, someone in the U.S. will need blood. Many of us have friends or relatives who have received blood for cancer treatment, accident trauma, or surgery. Mark your calendar for October 17, and join your friends participating in the Windsor Community Blood Drive.
“We are encouraging all eligible residents in our service area to take the survey so that the state has the best data set available to inform their plans,” said Shannon Poskocil, Public Information at Care Connection for Aging Services. “This is your opportunity to be heard and help shape the future of aging in your community.”
The survey, developed in collaboration with National Research Center at Polco, gathers insight into residents’ experiences with accessibility, physical and mental health, employment and financial hardship, housing, transportation, and other factors affecting their ability to live and age with dignity. Survey results will help identify the greatest challenges and needs for older adults, adults with disabilities, and unpaid caregivers in each area.
This public input will inform Missouri’s Master Plan on Aging and the development of related policies, initiatives, and community programs. For more information on the master plan, please go to: health.mo.gov/seniors/masterplanaging.
All residents are encouraged to share the survey details with their local networks, to ensure these upcoming plans meet the needs of Missouri’s entire population.
Participants’ responses are kept confidential, and personal information is securely stored on Polco. Residents’ individual data and votes are never shared. For more information on this survey, contact Care Connection for Aging Services at 1-800-748-7826.
