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Lisbon Area

Description

Lisbon Area Aging in Community (AIC) provides the following services:

  • Transportation to medical appointments in Fargo, Wahpeton, Valley City, and Lisbon.
  • Social activities
  • Companionship (friendly phone calls or visits)
  • Community education
  • Stepping On (falls prevention class)
  • Powerful Tools for Caregivers
  • Nourish (nutrition class for those 50+)
  • Advanced care planning
  • Technology help
  • Resource center to help connect you to other services available

We are currently looking for volunteers:

  • Drivers to medical appointments 
    • You choose where you would like to drive: Fargo, Valley City, Wahpeton, and Lisbon
    • We reimburse you for miles driven with gas cards
  • Friendly companions (visits or phone calls)
  • Help with social activities
  • Running errands (grocery, pharmacy, etc.)
  • Do you have talents we could use? Contact us to share your ideas!

Meet our Staff:

Staff photo of Katie Mairs

Katie Wentz, Program Coordinator, (701) 683-8346

Katie and her husband Josh live in Lisbon with their six children Tucker, Carly, Miles, Griffin, Mabel, and Benny. She is native of Coon Rapids, MN. She received her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Minor in Human Development and Family Science from North Dakota State University. She enjoys serving the aging population in the Lisbon Community! Helping provide volunteer transportation to those in need, planning social activities to reduce social isolation are two areas she is passionate about. She also enjoys providing different educational opportunities by facilitating classes such as Stepping On and Powerful Tools for Caregivers.

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Elise Meyer- Volunteer Coordinator, (701) 683-8345

Elise lives in Lisbon with her husband Tim. They have two grown children and two grandchildren.  Justin lives in Fargo and Abbey and her husband John Lux live in Lisbon with their children Vernalee (8) and Nolan (15 months).  She feels that this is a program that is needed in our community and she is glad to be part of this program in helping the older generation stay in their homes as long as possible.

Lisbon Area AIC is located at the Senior Center at 625 Main Street, Lisbon, ND. 
Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm