The Bethesda Foundation is pleased to announce that the $350,000 challenge put forth in February by a group of six anonymous families, to help build the new Town Center and Chapel at Bethesda, has been met! Under the terms of the challenge, the Bethesda Foundation was required to match $350,000 with new gifts and pledges […]
Join Team Bethesda and Friends for The Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Fighting to Remember! Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States and that 5.4 million people are living with Alzheimer’s in the U.S. alone? This fall, Team Bethesda and Friends will be walking in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s to raise money for the fight against […]
Club Bethesda Now Accepting MEDICA Fit Choices Program
Club Bethesda is excited to announce that it has been approved to accept the Medica Fit Choices Program. This is a fitness reimbursement program for individuals with Medica health insurance. (Not to be confused with the Silver & Fit program also by Medica.) Fit ChoicesSM by Medica Ready to get fit, burn calories and save […]
Bethesda Social Accountability Report FY 2016
Dear Friends and Supporters, Bethesda is truly blessed and humbled by the support given throughout the past year by our community of member churches, individuals, families, businesses and foundations. This is an exciting time in the history of Bethesda, as we proudly commemorate 120 years of providing outstanding service. Reflecting on our history, we are […]
Bethesda Honors Outgoing Board Members
Bethesda honored outgoing board members Larry Knutson, Ray Poage and Carole Vennerstrom for their strong leadership and dedicated service to Bethesda at the Annual Meeting held on June 15. “We are recognizing three amazing people who have made an immeasurable impact on Bethesda,” shared Michelle Haefner, President/CEO. “Their leadership and clear vision for Bethesda’s future […]
Bethesda Participates in Community Days 2016 – You Can Purchase Your Book Online!
The Bethesda Foundation is raising funds to support our seniors by selling $5 Community Days booklets for a sale shopping event November 9-12 at Herbergers in Willmar. We love this fundraiser because 100% of the money we raise is ours to keep. We have a goal to raise $1,000 and with your support we can […]
You’re Invited to a Free Parkinson’s Educational and Social Event in Willmar
You are invited to attend a free Parkinson’s event in Willmar this coming August! This educational and social event will provide community support for those living with Parkinson’s disease. It will feature presentations on Parkinson’s Friendly Communities, LSVT Big and Loud and interactive exercises. Snacks and refreshments will be served. A Parkinson’s Friendly Community consists […]
Past and Present: Norling Family Continues Long Giving History with Bethesda
The Norling Family, local philanthropists with strong business and personal ties to the Kandiyohi County area, has had a long historical relationship with Bethesda over the past 50 years. “My father, Albin Norling, and his brother Fred, were big supporters of Bethesda as far back as 50 years ago,” shared Rayburn Norling. “Both brothers also stayed at Bethesda Heritage Center between the early 1970s to the […]
Bethesda Celebrates National Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers Week
The First Day of Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers Week–June 9, 2016–is designated as National Career Nursing Assistants’ Day to recognize nursing assistants who have dedicated their lives to the well-being of others. Nursing assistants, also known as nurse aides, direct care workers, caregivers, certified nursing assistants or home health aides, provide hands-on care […]
Bethesda Offers Free Support Groups for Community
Some individuals find support groups helpful. They allow people to share their experiences and exchange information. Support groups also encourage caregivers to care for themselves and help remind you that it is not selfish for caregivers to attend to their own needs. Bethesda’s free support groups are run by professionals and are designed to help individuals deal with different care giving situations. Alzheimer’s Support Group: Bethesda’s Alzheimer’s Support […]
