Volunteers Get Involved

Manager Verna Joy Lenker presenting the United Way Someone Special Volunteers plaques to 2025 recipient Lanee Paulson.

      We Love Our Volunteers!

Mo shares his singing and guitar playing at our very popular weekly Thursday Music Jams. His talent, friendliness, and warmth make him a wonderful member of our Jams. Thank you Mo for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center.

 Karen volunteers as Hostess at the front desk, greeting people, answering the phone, having coffee ready for everyone, and assisting people as needed. She is very warm and friendly and makes everyone feel welcome. Thank you Karen for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

      We Love Our Volunteers!

Cindy volunteers in the Senior Creations Gift Shop helping customers and organizing items. Cindy’s enthusiasm and friendly nature make everyone feel welcome. Thank you Cindy for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

Richard plays the harmonica and sings at our very popular Thursday Music Jams. Everyone enjoys listening and dancing to the music each week. Thank you Richard for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

 John has helped with the task of clean up after our Rummage and Book Sales. This involves packing up and loading up items to be distributed elsewhere. Thank you John for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

Terry volunteers preparing taxes each year at the AARP tax site at the Center. This involves many hours of training and many hours of volunteering doing taxes for the community. Her friendliness and warmth are great assets to this program. Thank you Terry for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

Cindy volunteers at the AARP Tax Preparation site at the Center, preparing Federal and State taxes for the community. This involves many hours of training and many hours of volunteering on site. It is a wonderful service provided to our members and the community. Thank you Cindy for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

Shirley shares her talented piano playing at our Music Jam every Thursday. She is a pleasure to listen to and amazingly plays by ear. Thank you Shirley for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

Diane is a Hostess at the front desk warmly greeting everyone, answering the phone, keeping the coffee flowing, and assisting wherever needed. She donates delicious baked goods for our frequent bake sales. Her warm smile makes everyone feel welcome. Thank you Diane for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center.

Shorty volunteers his time and talent at our weekly Thursday Music Jam, playing guitar and singing. These jams are very popular and everyone enjoys listening and dancing to the music. Thank you Shorty for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

 Beverly is a very active member and Volunteer. She brings delicious home made treats to every Thursday Music Jam to share with everyone. She also donates her baked goods to our popular bake sales. Thank you Beverly for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center.

Carol shares her talented accordion playing at our Thursday Music Jam each week for everyone’s enjoyment. Our Jams pack the house and everyone enjoys dancing and listening. Thank you Carol for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

Jim keeps the rhythm and beat going strong at our weekly Music Jam. His love of playing the drums is obvious. Thank you Jim for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

Jim plays guitar at our weekly Music Jam, always with a smile. Our Thursday Music Jams are a wonderful time for everyone to get together to enjoy listening and dancing to our talented volunteer musicians. Thank you Jim for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

Phyllis is a very active member and Volunteer. She volunteers at our monthly Pancake Breakfast, bakes delicious items for our Bake Sales, and volunteers at our annual Christmas gift wrapping. She also helps out at our many fundraising events. Thank you Phyllis for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

Velma is a long time very active member of the Center. She attends many of our events and has volunteered at many of our fund raisers. Her warm smile and friendly nature make everyone feel welcome. Thank you Velma for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

Terry is a member of the First City Singers who perform frequently at the Center and provide entertainment for many of our fundraising events. Their performances are always well attended and thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you Terry for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

Holly shares her wonderful talent of banjo playing at our weekly Music Jam held every Thursday. These jams pack the house and everyone enjoys listening, dancing, and socializing. Thank you Holly for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

        We Love Our Volunteers!

Sandy volunteers in the Senior Creations Gift Shop and helps out at our many events. Sandy’s warmth, friendliness, and enthusiasm make everyone feel welcome, greeting everyone with a smile. Thank you, Sandy, for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

        We Love Our Volunteers!

Merry Lynn is a very active member of the Center. She volunteers in the Senior Creations Gift Shop and as Hostess at the front desk. She helps out at our many fund-raising events, always warm and friendly. Thank you, Merry Lynn, for your dedication and service to the Bemidji

      We Love Our Volunteers!

Sue volunteers as Hostess at the front desk, warmly greeting everyone as they enter the Center. She has taken on the duty of dishwasher at our monthly Pancake Breakfasts. Sue offers to help at various fundraisers. Sue’s friendliness make everyone feel welcome. Thank you, Sue, for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

         We Love Our Volunteers!

Barb regularly serves customers at our very popular monthly Pancake Breakfast, held the 2nd Saturday each month. Thank you, Barb, for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center.

       We Love Our Volunteers!

Barb Bjerke has been an active member for 19 years. She served on the Board of Directors, one term as Secretary. She has been on several committees: Volunteer committee, Membership Committee, Gift Shop Committee, and Newsletter Committee. She has taught several art and craft classes. For 7 years she picked up the weekly donations from Luekens. She is a hostess at the front desk, greeting everyone that comes to the Center. She is the administrator for the Senior Center Facebook Page. Thank you Barb for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!

Mikey Lucia is a very active member of the Bemidji Senior Center. She is a Hostess at the front desk warmly greeting everyone that enters the Center. She is co-lead of the Volunteer Committee helping members find desirable activities to Volunteer for and also supporting active Volunteers. She helps out at our many fund raising events. Mikey’s energy, warmth, and kindness make her a special Volunteer. Thank you Mikey for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center.

Nadine Mandt is a Hostess at the front desk, warmly greeting everyone, making coffee, answering the phone, and assisting people as needed. She is a member of the Volunteer Committee, linking members to Volunteer positions they will enjoy. Her warmth and friendliness make everyone feel welcome. Thank you Nadine for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center.

Pat Kelly is a member of the First City Singers. The First City Singers perform numerous concerts at the Center that are very popular and well attended, including our Veteran’s Day Celebration, Oodles of Noodles and Yankee Doodle, and a Christmas concert and more. Pat attends many events at the Center. Thank you, Pat, for your dedication and service to the Bemidji Senior Center!