Special projects include the Delano 4th of July parade,
Christmas tree sales, Rib Fest, Relay For Life, and various
fundraisers.
The Lions adopt Highway 12 between Hennepin County
roads 92 and 90 for ditch cleanup. They also collect used
eyeglasses and hearing aids, and donate time and money
to various local organizations and people in need. For details
on joining, or for more information, contact President Mike
Hernandez at [email protected] or 630-204-5799. Way conducts an annual fundraising campaign, as well
as benefits from in-house business, corporate, and school-
giving programs, and civic and fraternal philanthropy.
The organization’s president is Wendy Gilmer; Vice
President Bob Van Lith; Secretary Holly Phipps; and Treasurer
Marlene Kittock. Additional board members are Diane
Johnson, Kathy Nordling, Darren Schuler, Joe Tipka, Ted May,
Mollie Hoese, and Kevin Max. The board is always looking for
more members. The coordinator is Courtney Olson.
Delano/Loretto Girl Scouts Delano Senior Singers Choir
Girls Scouts mission is to build girls of courage, confidence
and character, who make the world a better place. We’re
the preeminent leadership development organization for
girls. With incredible programming for girls, Girl Scouts offers
every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership,
adventure and success.
The Delano/Loretto Service Unit consists of 13 troops, with
119 girls and 49 adults.
For more information, please contact Linda Althoff, Delano/
Loretto Girl Scout Service Unit Manager at lgalthoff@charter.
net. You may also contact the Girl Scouts River Valleys council
at 800-845-0787 or [email protected]. The Delano Senior Singers Choir meets at the Delano Senior
Center most Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Singers of every age and ability are invited to lend their
voice to the choir.
The group performs at area retirement homes and assisted-
living centers, as well as at community events.
Delano Loretto United Way
For more than 50 years, the Delano Loretto Area United
Way has been a source of help for people in need. Originally
founded as the Delano Community Chest, the United Way is
the oldest and farthest reaching charitable organization in
the greater Delano and Loretto area.
The Delano Loretto Area United Way is managed by a board
of directors comprised of volunteers from the communities,
as well as a part-time coordinator, Courtney Olson. United
Delano Senior Writers’ Club
A story to share, a tale to tell, a dream to explore, a friend
to make
Experiences, thoughts, and feelings come to life in the
cozy environment of the Delano Senior Center. The writers’
group helps us know ourselves and our community; ages
past and times to come are explored by amateur writers in a
constructive, supportive environment. Writers’ group meets at
10:30 the first and third Thursdays of each month. We laugh,
we cry, we smile and we listen to the exciting adventures
and extraordinary narratives of everyday people.
Folks from Delano and surrounding areas have something
important to share. The writers’ group is a safe, comfortable
place to do that. Whether it’s family memories, school day
exploits, heartfelt poetry or the great American novel, you
have a friendly, eager audience at the Delano Senior Writers’
Group.
Delano Snowstormers Snowmobile Club
Delano Snowstormers, a local non-profit snowmobile club
originally started in the early ‘70s, continues very strong and
active.
There are 75 memberships (family and individual) and are
members of the Wright County Snowmobile Association,
Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association, Delano Area
Chamber of Commerce, and has DNR-Certified Youth
Snowmobile Safety Instructors.
Club members perform trail maintenance and
development each spring and fall to establish trails to local
businesses and keep links throughout the county. Groomer
drivers manage grooming of 45 miles of trails with a Wright
County Snowmobile Association groomer operated and
maintained by Snowstormers, and use a club-owned small
groomer for in-town trails. A club shelter nestled in the
woods along the scenic trail route provides snowmobilers a
break from their ride. Snowstormers appreciate and respect
landowners’ private properties as they permit use of their
land for snowmobiling. The club takes pride in keeping trail
systems maintained and safe for all to ride.
Snowstormers participate in community events and
organize special club events, will host their annual silent
auction fundraiser Dec. 5, will conduct youth snowmobile
safety training on Jan. 9, 2021 and schedule club rides as trail
conditions allow during the snowmobiling season.
Come to Delano/Wright County and enjoy the great
snowmobile trails. Trail maps are available at local businesses
throughout the county.
New members are always welcome. Club meetings are at
7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month at the Delano
American Legion. For more information call 952-955-2894 or
visit delanosnowstormers.com.
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