ROCHESTER — On Friday, Feb. 14 at 1:30 p.m., the Senior Center will hold its annual Year of Remembrance event. This event is for friends and families who have lost a loved one in 2019.

The Rochester Senior Center is holding a special luncheon on Monday, Feb. 24 at noon. This homemade meal will be prepared by Hanna Milhench and friends. Advanced sign-up and a donation of $5 are necessary to ensure there is enough food for everyone.

The Rochester Senior Center will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17 in observance of President’s Day.

On Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 10:15 a.m., the Senior Book Club will meet at the Council on Aging. This group is led by the Library Director. The book for this meeting is “Silas Marner,” 262 pages, written by George Eliot in 1861. It is the story of a linen weaver in the English countryside. The main character, somewhat of an outsider, is wrongly accused of stealing funds from the Calvinist congregation while he is caring for the very ill deacon. Next month’s novel is National Bestseller, The Lager Queen of Minnesota, written by Ryan Stradal.

Council on Aging transportation is available for Rochester seniors. Rides are available to and from local medical appointments, treatments, the Senior Center, and errands. If the passenger needs assistance they may arrange to bring an  escort. Drivers cannot provide any personal assistance.

The Senior Center is hoping to purchase a new van in the future. The new van would be a modified passenger van, and will replace the older, larger commercial style van. COA transportation is a free service. However, donations of $5 per ride help to defer costs of van maintenance and the drivers’ compensation.