St. Croix Valley Community Guide 2024 | Page 21

St . Croix Valley COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024
St . Croix Valley COMMUNITY GUIDE 2024

Community Thread connects all

Bayport Senior Center 342 Fifth Ave . N ., Bayport 651-275-8907
Stillwater Senior Center 2300 Orleans St . W ., Stillwater 651-439-7434
Supportive services and housing in the St . Croix Valley community serve all stages of life , and older residents are encouraged to get involved in local organizations .
As a trusted , local nonprofit for nearly 60 years , Community Thread maximizes resources and engages volunteers to improve the quality of life for adults and their families in the area . This is accomplished by providing services aimed at older adults , particularly those who desire to age in place , and by advocating for and supporting volunteerism throughout the St . Croix Valley to meet community needs .
Community Thread has two community centers in the St . Croix Valley , one in Stillwater and one in Bayport . These welcoming sites receive over 10,000 visits per year and offer adults age 50-plus support to remain independent and participate in community life through activities and volunteer opportunities . Featured activities include aerobics , Tai Chi , cards , bridge , bingo , painting , knitting , and card-making classes . Older adults can also get information on community volunteer opportunities , support services , resource and referral information , safe driver classes , and free tax-preparation services .
Thrive at Community Thread provides membership benefits , including transportation and assistance with household chores to help older adults maintain their independence in the home . Visit communitythreadmn . org or call 651-439-7434 for more information .
Community Thread also offers a free bus connector loop that travels between several living facilities , healthcare facilities , Cub Foods , Target , and Walmart .
In addition to senior activities , the area has many housing options . Boutwells Landing in Oak Park Heights is a comprehensive senior living community including townhomes , senior apartments , assisted living , memory care , and a care center with traditional long-term care , skilled memory care , and transitional care .
Croixdale Senior Living has been a part of the Bayport community for decades , offering apartment-style living and memory care facilities at its river valley location .
Other options include the Ann Bodlovick Apartments , Arbor Glen Senior Living , Briarcliff Apartments , Green Twig Villas , Oak Park Senior Living , Oak Ridge Place , Raymie Johnson Estates , and Rivertown Commons .
Community Guide 2024 | St . Croix Valley | 21