MOVING

from here to There!

When it comes to getting around the Greater St. Cloud area and beyond, there are lots of options. Do you prefer Lyft or Uber, bus or train, maybe even an airplane? No matter how you like to travel, we can help you out. Just get moving—times a-wasting!

Amtrak

555 E. St. Germain St. 1-800-872-7245 amtrak.com

Jefferson Bus Lines

510 1st St. S. | 320-251-5411 jeffersonlines.com

Metro Bus

510 1st St. S. | 320-251-7433 ridemetrobus.com

Northstar Link

1919 Lincoln Ave. S.E. 877-546-5010 catchthelink.com

St. Cloud Regional Airport

1550 45th Ave. S.E. 320-255-7292 stcloudairport.com

Taxis

taxisstcloudmn.com

Fly easier. Fly safe. Fly STC!

ST. CLOUD REGIONAL AIRPORT (STC) is dedicated to taking you on memorable adventures. STC offers many benefits including less crowds, free parking, and a safer environment. Enjoy nonstop flights to Mesa, Arizona, Punta Gorda, Florida and Destin, Florida via Allegiant®. Trust STC to be a convenient and friendly guide to your next escape. Choose your destination and make your reservation!

1550 45th Ave. S.E. | 320-255-7292 | stcloudairport.com 702-505-8888 | allegiantair.com

get involved in our Senior Community!

WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING TO GET FIT AND TRAIN

FOR THE NEXT SENIOR GAMES OR YOU’RE RETIRED

AND LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER, WE CAN HELP.

Afterall, the experience of maturing is rapidly evolving everywhere and forcing us to rethink what it means to “grow old.” It’s time to ignore the stigma attached to “senior citizen” and make active decisions regarding how aging adults spend their retirement years. Many are going back to school, starting businesses, even training for triathlons–they’re taking control of how they live, work and play. To help get you started, here are some options for age 55+ to get involved in the Greater St. Cloud senior community.

Whitney Senior Center (WSC)

Committed to helping expand minds through lifelong learning, because education begins at birth and continues long after retirement. Interested in learning more about our innovative and mind enriching programs? Join us at WSC for our orientation offered weekly on Mondays starting at 10:30 a.m. We will give you a glimpse of our facility, programs and services. Check out our website (ci.stcloud.mn.us and click on Departments) for more information on how WSC can serve you.

1527 Northway Dr. | 320-255-7245

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

RSVP was established to engage men and women age 55 or better in meaningful volunteer service that strengthens the well-being of both self and community. Their vision is to be a bridge between those who need and those who give. RSVP is a national nonprofit organization that is part of the Senior Corps. 1527 Northway Dr. (Whitney Senior Center)

320-255-7295

Senior LinkAge Line®

The place to call for information about senior housing, Medicare, transportation, home health care and other seniorrelated questions.

1-800-333-2433

increasing business Opportunities!

Starting a new business? Growing the one you have? Investing for the future and need some advice?

The help you need is right here with ample experience to boot! So start your venture here, grow with us and discover a greater place for opportunity in Greater St. Cloud.

James J. Beste, CRPC® Private Wealth Advisor Jacquelyn M. Alderman, CPA, M.Acc, APMA® Financial Advisor

GOAL SETTERS... Financial goals are important and they need to be tailored to you. BESTE AND ASSOCIATES, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, will help you achieve them. They listen to what’s important to you—whether it’s saving for college, retiring or investing, they’ll help you prepare for the expected and unexpected things in life to help you feel more in control of your financial future.

30 25th Ave. S., Ste. 101, St. Cloud, MN 320-230-1710 | jbeste.com

Ameriprise Financial cannot guarantee future financial results. The Compass is a trademark of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FNRA and SIPC. ©2021 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.

GREATER Living | Community | Education | Business | Health Care | Employers

Be part of something greater ST. CLOUD ST. CLOUD

MINNESOTA

“Most Liveable City in the World!” (75,000-150,000 population) 2019 Live.com

The CITY OF ST. CLOUD is a great place to be! We are small-town friendly and offer plenty of big-city amenities and a unique, exciting character all our own. That’s how St. Cloud earned the title “Most Liveable City in the World” in addition to other numerous awards and rankings in recent years. Call us

today to discuss your business plans in St. Cloud and be part of something greater!

Together, the COLLEGE OF SAINT BENEDICT (CSB) and SAINT JOHN’S UNIVERSITY (SJU) form a oneof-a-kind partnership of two top colleges. Their unique partnership, commitment to undergraduate students, and their two highly residential campuses create a college experience where students have more of everything. Together, CSB/SJU offer the expansive curriculum of a large university while providing the experience you’d expect from an undergraduate college along with more opportunities for involvement. Together they rank among the leading colleges for the number of students who study abroad and produce graduates who are prepared to thrive in a global society. Learn more about the results of a CSB/SJU

education at TWOCOLLEGES.COM.

Love to LEARN!

A nationally recognized leader in innovative education, ST. CLOUD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 742 serves the communities of St. Cloud, Clear Lake, Clearwater, Collegeville, Luxemburg, Pleasant Lake, St. Augusta, St. Joseph and Waite Park, and it is proud to employ top, talented educators of whom 66% have advanced degrees. District 742 engages, inspires, educates, prepares and empowers nearly 10,000 learners in partnership with their surrounding community to be successful in today and tomorrow’s society.

inspire your Mind!

Education is the key to success, and there’s no time like the present. Whether you’re a child who’s young and eager to explore, a new grad ready to take on the world, or a seasoned student going back to school...there are lots of options here! So hop on the bus, catch a ride or drive yourself...just start LEARNING!

Your SUCCESS starts here!

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY focuses on individualized support for students aimed at helping all Huskies achieve their academic goals. The relationship begins at admission and continues right through graduation. Their core belief is that they are there to work through any challenges throughout the student experience. They are problem solvers and champions for student success!

420 4th Ave. S. | 320-308-2244 | stcloudstate.edu

Building great FUTURES!

KIDSTOP is BOYS & GIRLS CLUB’S schoolage child care program for grades K-6 in the St. Cloud, Sartell/St. Stephen, and Sauk Rapids/Rice school districts. Count on them to provide a safe, positive place for kids after school, filled with great opportunities and activities, including homework help, gym, sports, social recreation, arts and crafts, and more!

345 30th Ave. N. | 320-252-7616 bgcmn.org

Top Things to do!

There’s so much to do in the Greater St. Cloud area that we couldn’t stop with a top ten list, but we’ve limited it to eleven or we’d just keep going on and on. So go ahead and use our list, or find your own things to do—just have fun!

1 EXPLORE THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER!

Go for a paddle, do some fishing, or walk along the riverbanks.

2 STOP AND SMELL THE FLOWERS!

Take in the stunning gardens in bloom at Clemens and Munsinger Gardens.

3 DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF STEARNS COUNTY AND GREATER

ST. CLOUD at the Stearns History Museum.

4 KEEP YOUR SWING OR THROW IN TIP-TOP

SHAPE! Play a round of disc or regular golf at one of our area courses.

5 CHEER FOR YOUR HOMETOWN HOCKEY

TEAM at a St. Cloud State Huskies, Granite City Lumberjacks or St. Cloud Norsemen game.

6 GET YOUR SHOP ON AT CROSSROADS

CENTER! Browse a variety of retail stores, then take a break and grab a bite to eat in the food court.

7 SPLASH IN THE SUMMER AND SKI IN

THE WINTER! Quarry Park is the place to be for yearround outdoor recreation.

8 DOWNTOWN IS HAPPENING! Explore

blocks of restaurants, shops, bars, theaters and more–or head over to Lake George for a leisurely stroll.

9 ENTERTAIN THE KIDS OR ACT LIKE ONE AT

SUMMERLAND! Cool off

on the waterslide, drive a go-kart, play mini golf or ride the bumper boats.

10 PUT THE PEDAL TO THE METAL...OR MAYBE

THE PAVEMENT? Bike,

hike, or walk the Lake Wobegon Regional Trail.

11 TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE! Spend

the day getting to know the animals and wildlife at Hemker Park & Zoo.

to your Health!

Needing medical help when you’re traveling is not high on anyone’s list. Who wants a backache, toothache or any ache for that matter when you’re away from home? But now is not the time to worry...this area is filled with fantastic healthcare options. Whether you’ve caught the latest bug, or your treatment is a little more advanced, we’re ready to care for you!

SMILES welcome!

At CENTRASOTA DENTAL, they want to know more than just your dental history-they want to know about you, your lifestyle and needs so they can format a dental care plan specifically for you. Their highly-qualified staff is trained in the latest treatments, procedures and all-around professional care.

3950 Veterans Dr., Ste. 101 | 320-252-3330 centrasotadental.com

Honoring service and empowering HEALTH...

The ST. CLOUD VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM delivers care that supports health and well-being. Serving more than 37,000 Veterans in central Minnesota at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center and outpatient clinics in Alexandria, Brainerd and Montevideo, we ask our Veterans “What matters most to you?”

APPLY FOR ENROLLMENT BY CALLING 320-255-6340.