On Friday, August 5, during Fisherman’s Picnic, the Cook County Historical Society hosted the Old Timers Gathering at the Senior Center from 1-4 p.m. This was a pretty special event as many years of memories were shared among the people of this community through story telling and the viewing of historic photographs.
On Thursday and Friday, August 18-19, Marjori with the Senior Linkage Line will be at the Senior Center for Individual Medicare Counseling appointments. Marjori can help walk you through the many options and save you money on your Medicare supplemental insurance policies, along with helping you choose the best option based on your medical needs and prescriptions. You can call the Senior Center at 218-387-2660 and talk to Jes or Bev to schedule an appointment.
The Senior Center will be taking a day trip to Grand Portage Casino on Wednesday, August 17, leaving at 9:45 a.m. and a night trip on Monday, August 29, leaving at 4:15 p.m. Transportation is free for those that board at the Senior Center and pickups in town are available for a fee. Each person that goes receives $5 in free slot play and $5 off a meal in the dining room. It may be your lucky month, so come join the gang and come home a little—or maybe even a lot— richer!
The Old-Timers Gathering sponsored by the Senior Center and the Cook County Historical Society on Friday, August 5 was enjoyed by all. The historical society provided old photos that need identification which spurred lots of conversation. (L-R) Eleanor Waha, Ethel Johnson, Lou Goodell, Wayne Anderson.
Chair Zumba is back! Chris Angelo is at the Senior Center on Thursday at 10 a.m. for a fun-filled class that is offered to the public, free of charge. This latest Zumba craze uses high-tempo music and chair-based choreography to strengthen, balance and stabilize your core, and add to your cardio workout in a fun way. If you’ve always wanted to try Zumba, this is a great place to start!
Summer is in full swing and the Cook County Senior Center is your community meeting place! It is a place to come for fun, meetings, weekday lunch, playing cards, visiting, going on trips and many, many more services.
We serve seniors mainly, but are open and welcoming to all so stop in and let us be a part of your day!
Several folks from the North Shore Health Care Center came to the Old-Timers Gathering. (L-R) Bernice LeGarde, Nora Bockovich with Care Center Activities Department, and Gloria Martineau.
Cook County has a vibrant and active community of elders. Each week we offer Senior News to highlight our senior citizens. This week’s submission is about the Cook County Senior Center, courtesy of Programs and Service Coordinator Jes Rodne.
On Wednesday, August 17, veterans are welcome to come down to the Senior Center for a Meet and Greet. The following will be present to share new information and answer questions:
. Pat Strand
Cook County Veteran
Service Officer
. Clarence Everson
Tribal Veteran
Service Officer
. Vince Sando
Lake County Veteran
Service Officer
. Trent Dilkes
Hospital Service
Coordinator/
St. Cloud
. Toni Thorstad and
Mike Lacsamana
MN Assistance Council
for Veterans
(MAVC)
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