(Photo: Sun Prairie Utilities’ wellness kits shared with The Colonial Club in December 2025.)
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Sun Prairie Utilities employees recently crafted and donated wellness kits to The Colonial Club so they can be shared with those in the community who need a little care this season.
The Colonial Club is a senior activity center that serves multiple generations by striving to offer opportunities to everyone who walks through its doors. The center provides approximately 25 ongoing programs, along with 40 or more specialized educational offerings and classes for people to choose from.
“As we assembled these kits we decided there couldn’t be a better way to use them than to donate to people right here who might be feeling a little under the weather,” said Sara Rodrigues, customer service representative of Sun Prairie Utilities.
The kits include hand sanitizer, lip balm, tea, tissues, vitamin C packets and a message wishing the recipient will get well soon.
“Colonial Club Senior Activity Center is deeply grateful to Sun Prairie Utilities for their generous donation of the wellness kits. Their support not only strengthens the health and well being of older adults we serve, but also demonstrates a meaningful commitment to the community,” shared Melody Riedel, executive director at The Colonial Club.
Employees created wellness kits while participating in the Building Community Connections workshop hosted by wholesale power provider WPPI Energy, of which Sun Prairie Utilities is a member owner. Each year, utility staff from across the WPPI membership gather at this event to focus on customer service, energy industry issues, and take time to share ideas with other utility professionals to provide the best for their communities.
“Service is important to us,” Rodrigues explained. “It’s what we do every day. In our work at the office or out in the field, but also just as importantly, in all the ways we help make this community better.”
Sun Prairie Utilities is a non-profit municipal water and electric utility that serves residents and businesses in and around the City of Sun Prairie. Staff are dedicated to meeting customers’ needs while helping to make the community a better place to live and work.
