Elevate program helps Perham retiree turn compassion into action at Perham Health

Elevate program helps Perham retiree turn compassion into action at Perham Health

PERHAM — Ann “Toli” Lubitz enjoys retirement, but felt there was a void in her life when it came to local connections and friendships. Lubitz was born in Iowa but her family uprooted to Park Rapids when she was a baby. Her parents owned a small restaurant called the Coffee Cup Cafe. As she grew up, she joined the family business. “I peeled potatoes until I was big enough to make change and wash dishes,” she recalled. Much of her life was spent c…