This year spring brings added excitement for all at the Care Center with continued progress being made on our new facility.
On February 22 and 23, Marilyn Oelfke RN made a special visit to our facility to talk with staff, residents, families, and the community about the Household Model of care that we will be incorporating in our new facility. She shared her extensive knowledge, and answered many questions.
March brings us longer days and the first day of spring. The residents are looking forward to warmer days ahead. In the meantime, lots of fun is anticipated with St. Patrick’s Day, indoor gardening projects, and the season of Easter.
The lumberjack “Tom Magee” will again be at the Care Center on March 5 for an afternoon of music, stories, and visiting.
The monthly birthday party will be held on March 9 to honor Lorraine Wipson and Bob Heideman. Cake and ice cream will be served at 3 p.m. with piano classics by Doug Sanders.
North Shore Care Center residents enjoyed visits during the cold month of February. Fun was had by all when kids from Bethlehem Lutheran Church joined the residents for some Play-Doh activities.
St. Patty’s festivities will include “Happy Hour with Hilja” on March 11, an Irish craft project on March 14, “Pot of Gold” Bingo and an outing to the Senior Center on March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day.
The Grand Marais Lioness Club will host their monthly social for residents on Saturday, March 19 at 3 p.m. with a special dessert, and Irene Thompson performing Irish tunes on the piano.
On March 21 and 22, the residents will be busy filling Easter eggs for the community Easter egg hunt to be held on March 26. It’s always a fun event to see how many eggs we can get filled for the little ones!
Everyone remembers how fun it is to color and decorate Easter eggs! The residents will get a chance to express their creativity and reminisce when we color eggs on March 24.
At the end of the month, the band Portage will play their classic country music on March 26 at 6:30 p.m. Families, friends, and community members are always welcome to join in the fun.
A group of residents gathered to make Valentine cards and enjoy some homemade cookies on February 8.
Additional live music in March will feature Myron Bursheim on Sundays, Al Fuller on Mondays, Susan Scherer on Wednesdays, and occasionally Harris Mills on Fridays.
Friends and family are invited to join their loved ones for Easter dinner, served at 11:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Please purchase tickets ahead of time at the Care Center, and call the activity office at 387-3518 to make a reservation.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church will host an ecumenical service on Easter Sunday at 12:30 p.m., with a social time to follow.
The residents want to thank all the volunteers who continue to come into the Care Center during the winter months. Because we are somewhat snowbound, the added activities and music you bring to us brightens our days. We realize that the construction has also caused some inconveniences for all of you. Your dedication and talent is very much appreciated by both staff and residents at the Care Center!
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 Activities Director Belinda Hudler.
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