Helping Seniors Stay Connected to Local News, Stories, and Joy
Bi-weekly, easy-to-read newspapers created by local students and delivered directly to senior living communities.
Bigger font
Which makes for easier reading
Special Add-Ons
We believe in building better
Riddles and Puzzles
Fun games for all to enjoy
Our Newsletter Programs
Our newspaper follows a consistent bi-weekly printing schedule to ensure timely delivery and fresh, relevant content for all readers. Each issue is finalized, printed, and prepared for distribution on Saturday, with delivery to participating locations and subscribers every Sunday morning. This schedule allows us to include the most up-to-date community news, events, spotlights, and announcements. You will receive the newspaper as long as your purchase is completed before the first stage of the newspaper design process begins on every other Wednesday.
Designed for Seniors
- Large, high-contrast fonts
- Simple layouts
- Physical print (no tech required)
- Familiar newspaper format
- Easy to read independently or in groups
Community Partners
Piloted with local retirement communities in Batavia
Supported by Uncharted Learning Incubator
Mentored by local professionals
All printing done through BFC printing
Frequently asked questions
How does it work?
- Place your order
- We design and create your newspaper on set days according to the calendar
- It is sent to our production facility
- We receive and deliver your newspaper buy Saturday
How many copies do we receive?
When purchasing a local newspaper, you may select the number of copies you wish to receive. Any add-on options only need to be purchased once and will be included with all newspapers in your order.
What makes us diffrent from our competators?
The Windmill Weekly is designed with our older readers in mind, bigger text, simpler layouts, and stories that truly matter to Batavia’s seniors. We focus on community, connection, and clarity, keeping every issue easy to read and full of local pride.
What is the return policy?
We are unable to accept returns and once a purchase is made it is final.
How often is the paper delivered?
We offer a biweekly subscription that is delivered to subscribers every Saturday.