With the falling temperatures outdoors, the residents at the Care Center are finding abundant indoor activities to keep them busy. Our annual Resident Council Holiday Sale is coming up on November 20, and the craft projects are in full swing. Along with the holiday crafts, there will be plenty of baking to do in the coming weeks. Of course, there is a lot of construction action going on outside to watch in between activities!
November is American Heritage Month, as well as deer hunting season, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving. It is also the Peanut Butter Lover’s Month!
The residents will mark Minnesota’s deer hunting opener by sharing their favorite deer hunting stories, reminiscing about the big one that got away, and sharing their favorite venison recipes.
The duo, Rod and Caribou will be here on November 8 at 3 p.m. with their lively music to celebrate Whitey and Gladys Dockan’s 65th wedding anniversary. Cake and coffee will be served.
The North Shore Care Center celebrated Oktoberfest last month. Sharon Brenner has been bringing a fun-filled exercise hour every week to the residents for over 30 years. (L-R) Sharon Brenner, Bob Heideman, Lorraine Wipson, Whitey Dockan, Jane Burley and Skip Rouser.
On November 11, we will celebrate and honor our veterans here at the Care Center with a ceremony and social time at 10 a.m. with a visit from the American Legion Honor Guards. Our veterans are Sweeney Croft, Whitey Dockan, Bob Heideman, Darold Larsen, and Don Sorlie. We will also have our monthly birthday party in the afternoon at 3 p.m. Cake and ice cream will be served along with the piano music by Doug Sanders. Celebrating a birthday this month is Skip Rouser.
Our Turkey Bingo will be held on Thursday, Nov. 19 with Walt Mianowski. Some lucky resident will win a real turkey to give to family or friends. We will also be going to the Senior Center for a delicious lunch on this day.
The Lioness Club will host their monthly social with delicious desserts on Saturday, November 21 at 3 p.m. Irene Thompson will be back to perform her old time favorite tunes on the piano.
On Tuesday, November 24 the Flute Reed Ramblers will be at the Care Center to perform their banjo and fiddle music at 3:00 p.m. This family band is always a joy to listen to, and we are looking forward to their visit.
Mary and Jim Schliep provided the residents with wonderful polka music for the Oktoberfest celebration.
A traditional turkey dinner will be served at 11:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Please call the Activities Office at 387- 3518 for a reservation if you would like to join your loved one here for dinner. It’s always so nice to see family and friends together for this wonderful meal.
During this season of giving thanks, the residents and staff at North Shore Care Center want to express their gratitude to all the volunteers who give their valuable time throughout the year. We are so very thankful for having you in our lives.
For more information about activity programs or volunteer opportunities, please contact the Activity Department at 218-387- 3518 or check out the website .
Cook County has a vibrant and active community of elders. Each week we will offer Senior News to highlight our senior citizens. This week’s submission is about the North Shore Care Center courtesy of Belinda Hudler.
Michelle Lehto and Sweeney Croft enjoyed a dance together with Portage on October 24.
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