Sandpoint Senior Center aims to ‘Fill the Gap’
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For many seniors in North Idaho, the Sandpoint Senior Center is not only a critical provider of weekday meals, but a beloved social hub. With …
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SASi receives grant to plan for the future
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Sandpoint Senior Center was a little brighter this week, as it received the first installment of a substantial grant that aims to help build …
SASi names new E.D.
By Reader Staff
The board of the Sandpoint Area Senior Center recently announced the appointment of Cherie Coldwell as executive director effective Feb. 1.
Coldwell is an Air Force veteran …
Home-delivered meals to seniors continues
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The coronavirus has affected just about every aspect of daily life here in North Idaho, but one organization is holding strong. The Sandpoint Area Seniors, …
Ellen Weissman: Celebrating five years with the Sandpoint Senior Center
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Ellen Weissman passes an important milestone Sunday, Sept. 15: five years of working as the executive director for Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc.
The job, which …
SASi receives Alzheimer’s grant
By Reader Staff
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a national nonprofit organization, recently awarded Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc. (SASi) a $5,000 grant for respite care.
SASi will utilize these funds …
101 Women grant cycle opens
By Reader Staff
A $10,000 grant award is once again up for grabs to area nonprofits. The organization 101 Women Sandpoint recently opened their fall grant cycle and is encouraging …
SASi high tea fundraiser a success
By Ellen Weissman
Reader Contributor
The High Tea fundraiser for the DayBreak Center last Sunday was an extraordinary event with a sold-out crowd.
Betty Overland played piano as the guests …
Walmart awards $29k grant to SASi
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Walmart awarded Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc. (SASi) a grant totaling $28,750 on Thursday. After handing the “big check” to SASi executive director Ellen Weissman, Walmart …
Karaoke at the Senior Center
By Reader Staff
Dust off those dancing shoes and get those vocal chords warmed up, it’s time for another installment of singing and dancing at the Sandpoint Senior Center.
Join …
Coming up this week! Don’t miss Live Music, the Summer Sampler, the Art Party, Monarch Grind, the Sandpoint Renaissance Faire, and more! See the full list of events in the 