May is Older Americans Month and the North Shore Care Center will celebrate with many special activities– especially during National Nursing Home Week, May 10-16.
The month will begin with residents and staff participating in the “Move It in May” program as a team approach to help each other become more active through movement and exercise. We will track our time with the North Shore Hospital and Care Center teams.
May 6 is the annual “Spring Fling Sale” sponsored by the Resident Council. Members have worked for many weeks to prepare craft items, house plants, grab bags, baked goods, and dog biscuits for their in-house sale. White elephant items will also be available.
Every year the long-term healthcare profession pays tribute to residents, employees, and volunteers during Nursing Home Week. Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux will officially kick off the week with a proclamation to the community on WTIP radio. He will highlight special festivities including Mother’s Day activities, the 50th Anniversary Golden Gala, the monthly birthday party, Gold Dollar Bingo, and a lunch outing to the Senior Center.
Residents at the North Shore Care Center have been busy painting whimsical wooden fish for their Spring Fling Sale coming up in May. (L-R) Bernice LeGarde, Lorraine Wipson, and Randall Boyd, a volunteer/instructor.
The 50th Golden Gala will be held on Monday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. The semi-formal dance will feature pianist Doug Sanders, followed by the big band sounds of the North Shore Community Band. Guest swing dancers will get residents, families, and guests in the mood for the big night.
Additional entertainment during Older Americans Month will be performed by local musicians Myron Bursheim, Stacy Hawkins, Al Fuller, Tina Kraus, Susan Scherer, and Irene Thompson. The band Portage will play classic country music for a dance on Saturday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. Families, friends, and community members are always welcome to join our music events.
Some school groups will visit during Older Americans Month to perform a music recital and to help us clean up the gardens and patios on Community Service Day.
April was Dog Appreciation Month. The residents enjoyed a visit with Phoenix, a Hedlund Husky from Points Unknown: Dog-Based Adventures in Hovland. Phoenix is a lead sled dog and two of his puppies also visit the Care Center. (L-R) Helene Smith, Phoenix and owner Linda Newman.
Planting and gardening projects will start soon, along with other fun activities on the patios. Artist Tim Young will do a painting demonstration too. Everyone loves being outdoors!
Our first BBQ picnic with families will be on Memorial Day, May 25 at 11:30 a.m. Please notify the Activity Department if you plan to attend.
The 50th Anniversary Volunteer Recognition will be held on Wednesday, May 20 at the Care Center with brunch served at 10 a.m. The residents and staff want to acknowledge past and current volunteers for over 50 years of outstanding service. Our volunteers are truly shining stars enriching the lives of older adults and keeping them connected to the community. Thanks for all that you have done all these years.
For more information about volunteer opportunities at North Shore Care Center or to check out the May 2015 calendar of events, please contact the Activity Department at 218- 387-3518 or our website: www.nshorehospital.com.
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 courtesy of Kay Rosenthal.
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