About Us

Community and Seniors Together (the CAST Senior Center) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization providing activities, programming, information and services to those age 55+ in the New Ulm area. We do not have membership dues, and all opportunities are open to the public. CAST is governed by a Board of Directors and administered by a Program Director.

Who We Are

2025 CAST Board of Directors
April Ide, Bernice Schmitz, Crystal Fleck, Deb Kaehler, Eileen Jacobson, Jim Heath, Joanne Christensen, Joe Reiter, Liz Malloy, Mary Lee Shoen, Renee Retzlaff.

  • Board Development Committee: Jim Heath, Joanne Christensen, Liz Malloy, and Mary Lee Shoen
  • Executive Committee: Jim Heath (President), Eileen Jacobson (Vice-President), Bernice Schmitz (Secretary), and Joanne Christensen (Treasurer)
  • Finance Committee: Jim Heath, Joanne Christensen, Joe Reiter
  • Personnel Committee: April Ide, Crystal Fleck, Eileen Jacobson, Jim Heath, Joanne Christensen
  • Program Committee: Bernice Schmitz, Deb Kaehler, Eileen Jacobsen, Jim Heath, Liz Malloy, Mary Lee Shoen, Yvonne Weber
  • Program Director: Cara Knauf
  • Senior Dining Coordinator: Bonnie Roebbeke