It’s only mid-May and Louisiana temperatures are already warming up and will continue to climb as summer nears. The Winn Council of Aging realizes that many residents are not fortunate enough to have “climate control” in their homes so the council has launched its annual Fan Drive to help them through these hot and humid months.

Working with Hand in Hand Hospice Care on this project, the Council says that businesses and individuals wishing to assist residents 60 and older may drop fans off at the Winn COA office now located at 200 North Church Street (behind the Methodist church). COA has reached out to the community and people have already donated “quite a few” fans.

There will be a celebration Friday, June 7, from 8 a.m. until noon when the donated fans will be distributed at Winnfield First Assembly of God on Hwy 167 north. The Council hopes to give our 40 or 50 fans that day, though “more would be wonderful with community support.” Food and entertainment will be featured during the pickup time at the church.

Should there be any fans remaining at the end of the June 7 drive, they will be kept at the Council on the Aging office, available to residents 60 and older who missed out. Limit is one per family.

For details, contact Mary Adams at Winn Council of Aging at 628-2186 or 318-413-9731.