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125 LIVE in the News

2023

125 LIVE Expands Cancer Program

https://www.kttc.com/2023/08/31/125-live-expands-cancer-survivor-program/

RPS superintendent meets with community members at 125 Live

https://www.kimt.com/news/rps-superintendent-meets-with-community-members-at-125-live/article_f08a5c8e-9907-11ed-9d92-4fd87fdc7bd7.html

Dancing the night away at 125 Live
https://www.kttc.com/2023/02/15/dancing-night-away-125-live/
Southeast Minnesotans in their 80s, living lives of purpose
https://www.postbulletin.com/lifestyle/southeast-minnesotans-in-their-80s-living-lives-of-purpose
Amy Krause’s healing art connects a community
https://www.postbulletin.com/lifestyle/arts-and-entertainment/amy-krauses-healing-art-connects-a-community
Playing with clay: Artists create a community of support at 125 Live in Rochester
https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/playing-with-clay-artists-create-a-community-of-support-at-125-live-in-rochester
Is Rochester big enough for two Answer Men?
https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/is-rochester-big-enough-for-two-answer-men
Sylwia Bujak Oliver, 125 Live executive director, becomes a U.S. citizen
https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/sylwia-bujak-oliver-125-live-executive-director-becomes-a-u-s-citizen
Active living, active life: Locals share simple secrets for a healthy mind, body and soul
https://www.postbulletin.com/rochester-magazine/active-living-active-life-locals-share-simple-secrets-for-a-healthy-mind-body-and-soul 
Nupa locations holding food drive for The Landing, 125 Live
https://www.kttc.com/2023/05/10/nupa-locations-holding-food-drive-landing-125-live/
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo at 125 LIVE
https://www.kimt.com/news/celebrating-cinco-de-mayo-at-125-live/article_db08e5bc-ebc6-11ed-be28-2b1ce372d05d.html
Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED Class held at 125 Live Saturday
https://www.kttc.com/2023/01/21/red-cross-first-aid-cpr-aed-class-held-125live-saturday/

Letter: 125 Live is the go-to place

https://www.postbulletin.com/opinion/opinion/letters/letter-live-is-the-go-to-place/article_711dc0f8-0175-11ea-add6-2f8db68b4e6b.html

New Year’s Eve Free Meals for Seniors

https://kttc.com/2020/12/31/125-live-helps-seniors-celebrate-the-new-year-with-free-meals-virtual-party/

Active Aging Week Activities

https://kttc.com/2020/10/09/125-live-gets-creative-for-active-aging-week/

The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce launched a Shop Local First Campaign last fall. To continue the idea of promoting area businesses, Friday was the first workshop in the chamber and Spectrum Reach’s Shop Local First Series.

https://www.kimt.com/content/news/Beginning-of-Shop-Local-First-Series-508189971.html

Mayo Clinic has a Study about the Importance of a Warm-Up on our Physical and Mental Health 

https://www.kimt.com/content/news/Mayo-Clinic-has-a-study-about-the-important-of-a-warm-up-on-our-physical-and-mental-health-572877881.html

Mayo Clinic gives $126,000 to Support Long Distance Learning, Childcare

Mayo Clinic awarded $126,000 in grants to 15 Olmsted County non-profits that support child care as well as distance learning. 

https://www.postbulletin.com/community/nonprofits/6733539-Mayo-Clinic-gives-126000-to-support-long-distance-learning-childcare?fbclid=IwAR2bOSdmQFnKwQZIlmYIgD0p2BfGTSANpiI5VLCK8pdxf3BV23ZD_UWpnjk

Meal and Grocery Assistance

125 LIVE is running a program providing healthy meal services to older adults feeling the effects of the ongoing pandemic.

https://www.kimt.com/content/news/125-Lives-Meal-Assist-Program-572986601.html

Community Steps up to Help Families Impacted by Shutdown

https://www.kimt.com/content/news/Rochester-steps-up-to-help-families-impacted-by–504372771.html

The weekend drive was so successful, 125 LIVE, which is one of the locations that held the drive, now has a bin for anyone to keep donating.  

Covid-19 Pandemic has Create a New Trend in Curbside Services

125 LIVE Fitness Center in Rochester specializes in getting older adults active and connected physically and socially. The organization launched a new program in an attempt to tackle social isolation and promote wellness.  It is a simple concept: bring the gym outside!

https://kttc.com/2020/05/07/125-live-launches-curbside-fitness-program-in-rochester/

Looking at What the Future Could Bring

City leader tells KIMT News 3 when it comes to pools and beaches—it’s unlikely they’ll reopen.  But the YMCA and 125 LIVE and school pools are looking at alternatives like lane swimming

https://www.kimt.com/content/news/communityresponse-570494961.html

Instagram 136 Posts

https://www.instagram.com/125livemn/?hl=en

125 Castle Quilters want to thank the Rochester Police Department for National Law Enforcement Awareness Day

One Rochester organization wants to take the time to show their appreciation for the Rochester Police Department.

https://www.kimt.com/content/news/125-Castle-Quilters-want-to-thank-the-Rochester-Police-Department-for-National-Law-Enforcement-Awareness-Day–573569301.html

Rochester Police Department receives gift: ‘It is always nice to acknowledge all the things that they are doing’
The department was presented the quilt from Castle Quilters at 125 Live in honor of their appreciation toward law enforcement

https://www.kimt.com/content/news/Rochester-Police-Department-recieves-quilt-573574171.html

WATCH: Rochester City Council candidate debates hosted by ABC 6, Post Bulletin and 125 LIVE

ABC 6 News the Post Bulletin and 125 Live co-host a series of moderated public debates featuring local political candidates

https://www.postbulletin.com/news/government-and-politics/6680048-WATCH-Rochester-City-Council-candidate-debates-hosted-by-ABC-6-Post-Bulletin-and-125-Live

People Who Care: Local heavyweight champion makes a difference in lives of those with Parkinson’s

https://kttc.com/2020/11/11/305950/

Riverside Concerts to debut new online music series ‘Live from Med City

https://www.medcitybeat.com/partnered/2020/new-online-music-series-riverside-concerts

Hundreds of Rochester residents opt for Trunk or Treating this Halloween

https://kttc.com/2020/10/31/hundreds-of-rochester-residents-opt-for-trunk-or-treating-this-halloween/

Local teens organize drive to collect feminine hygiene products for those in need

https://kttc.com/2021/01/06/local-teens-organize-drive-to-collect-feminine-hygiene-products-for-those-in-need/

City music department announces drive-in concert series

https://www.medcitybeat.com/news-blog/2020/city-music-department-announces-car-park-concerts-series

A Twist For Rochester’s Popular Down By The Riverside Concerts

https://krocnews.com/a-twist-for-rochesters-popular-down-by-the-riverside-concerts/

Does your business need masks? Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce set to distribute masks provided by state

https://www.postbulletin.com/news/government-and-politics/6597785-Does-your-business-need-masks

Bedlam on the balcony: folk trio playing week three of Car Park Concerts series

https://www.medcitybeat.com/partnered/2020/good-morning-bedlam-car-park-series

Kasson Aquatic Center prepares for reopening next Friday

https://www.kaaltv.com/minnesota-news/kasson-aquatic-center-prepares-for-reopening-next-friday-/5755357/

Rochester Closes Graham Arena, Rec Center Due To Coronavirus

https://krocnews.com/rochester-closes-graham-arena-rec-center-due-to-coronavirus/

Mayo Civic Center Closes As Part of Coronavirus Response

https://krocnews.com/mayo-civic-center-closes-as-part-of-coronavirus-response/

125 LIVE Offering Outdoor Patio to Restaurants

June 1st is a week away, and that’s when restaurants will start outdoor dining. But many restaurants don’t have the space for outdoor seating. 125 Live is offering to partner with restaurants to use its outdoor space.

https://www.kimt.com/content/news/125live-570761121.html

125 Live launches ‘curbside fitness’ program in Rochester

https://myfox47.com/2020/05/07/125-live-launches-curbside-fitness-program-in-rochester/

Med City Arts Fest at 125 LIVE

https://rochesterartcenter.org/events/event/med-city-arts-fest-at-125-live/

125 Live launches learning pod program

https://www.kaaltv.com/rochester-minnesota-news/125-live-rochester-learning-pod/5850907/

Asked and Answered: Finding the right niche in fitness

https://www.postbulletin.com/community/people/6951237-Asked-and-Answered-Finding-the-right-niche-in-fitness

‘It feels like a ghost town’: Rochester recreational facilities still trying to find footing

https://www.postbulletin.com/newsmd/wellness/6863949-It-feels-like-a-ghost-town-Rochester-recreational-facilities-still-trying-to-find-footing

4 other people going above and beyond

https://www.postbulletin.com/community/people/6497324-4-other-people-going-above-and-beyond

Health fair is April 25 at 125 Live

https://news.yahoo.com/health-fair-april-25-125-171800298.html?guccounter=1

Volunteers lug away litter and collect trash in Rochester

https://www.kimt.com/content/news/Volunteers-lug-away-litter-and-collect-trash-in-Rochester-574350961.html

Rochester Boy Scouts help celebrate Flag Day

https://kttc.com/2021/06/14/rochester-boy-scouts-help-celebrate-flag-day/?fbclid=IwAR3JbmMKqZyoRsZ1383nvLC6k0X2xcngh33bjUJxkKCZssu23wVdT0de82A

Family-Friendly art stations, women in music head up pop-up arts fest

https://www.postbulletin.com/507-magazine/7048082-Family-friendly-art-stations-women-in-music-head-up-pop-up-arts-fest 

125 Live brings community together at Fourth of July celebratio

https://www.kaaltv.com/rochester-minnesota-news/125-live-brings-community-together-at-fourth-of-july-celebration/6160484/

Here’s where to see the Rochestefest Parade floats we missed last week

https://kdhlradio.com/heres-where-to-see-the-rochesterfest-parade-floats-we-missed-last-weekend/

125 LIVE Provides the Community with Active, Healthy Opportunities

https://www.kimt.com/content/news/125-LIVE-provides-the-community-with-active-healthy-opportunities-575001681.html

125 Live opens new food pantry to combat older adult hunger

https://www.kttc.com/2021/11/28/125-live-opens-new-food-pantry-combat-older-adult-hunger/

Free tax service for seniors and low income individuals starts soon

https://www.kttc.com/2022/01/19/free-tax-service-seniors-low-income-individuals-starts-soon/

Amy Klobuchar hosts Rochester roundtable focusing on fraud against seniors

https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/amy-klobuchar-hosts-rochester-roundtable-focusing-on-fraud-against-seniors

Sen. Amy Klobuchar visits Rochester to talk about how to protect seniors from fraud

https://www.kaaltv.com/minnesota-news/sen-amy-klobuchar-talks-how-to-protect-seniors-from-fraud/6445481/

Sen. Klobuchar visits Rochester to discuss ways to prevent senior fraud

https://www.kimt.com/news/sen-klobuchar-visits-rochester-to-discuss-ways-to-prevent-senior-fraud/article_a0986bf4-bb7b-11ec-85b2-efa22a22dcad.html

Free outdoor fitness series to feature yoga, dance and Zumba classes

https://www.medcitybeat.com/news-blog/2022/rda-fresh-air-fitness-events-may-and-june

Community listening sessions held at 125 Live this week

https://www.postbulletin.com/community/community-listening-sessions-held-at-125-live-this-week

125 LIVE hosts Pottery Playdate

https://www.kttc.com/2022/01/09/125-live-hosts-pottery-playdate/

RPD, 125 LIVE offering help as more scams impact Rochester residents

https://www.kttc.com/2022/08/16/rpd-125-live-offering-help-more-scams-impact-rochester-residents/

Fall Fit City Challenge kicks off at 125LIVE

https://www.kttc.com/2022/09/01/fall-fit-challenge-kicks-off-125live/

Nationwide fitness challenge returns

https://www.kimt.com/news/nationwide-fitness-challenge-returns/article_e936469e-2a4b-11ed-9551-270ae0776450.html

Fall Fit City Challenge kicks off

https://www.kaaltv.com/news/top-news/fall-fit-city-challenge-kicks-off/

Fraud prevention for older adults

https://www.kimt.com/community/fraud-prevention-for-older-adults/article_ea3b0ce2-2f6d-11ed-99f6-5f9827ac649b.html

September Non-Profit of the Month: 125 Live

https://www.kimt.com/community/non-profits/september-non-profit-of-the-month-125-live/article_528f4cc8-2e14-11ed-a7e1-6b2afa648e7d.html

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