The months are slipping in and out as quickly as the big lake brings in her waves and takes them back out to sea. I know I saw sparrows yesterday that seemed to have just gotten here in the spring. I thought to myself, are you really going south so soon? The message is clear, my favorite time of the year, fall is here! I hope it stays with us long enough to enjoy and get the pending outdoor projects and gardens tended to.
The change in seasons also affects our West End snowbirds. A few of them will soon be leaving the sanctuary of our beautiful North Shore. A busy summer has been had by all and now another environment will embrace them and keep them warm and send them back in the spring.
Before the season is over, be sure to stop in for Senior Lunch every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A wonderful meal is prepared and served by Barb Merritt; she does not miss a detail. The menu is posted on the Boreal Community Calendar on Wednesday morning or call 663-7977 for the daily menu and reservations As I write this, we are having ham, mac & cheese, baked beans, fresh bread, watermelon and birthday cake. Happy September birthdays to Mary Dempsey, Priscilla Revier and Linda Lamb!
W.E. Connect hosted its last regular Pizza Night at Birch Grove Community Center last Tuesday. Participants brought their own toppings and enjoyed the last brick oven pizzas of the season.
The Nail/Foot Care clinic is currently available every third Wednesday of the month through October. This service is provided by Sawtooth Mountain Clinic. Denise Axtell is available for appointments that begin at 12:30 p.m., approximately a half hour for each session. Bring a foot basin, towel and $10 cash. Please call in advance to schedule your appointment, 663-7977.
The 2016-17 Flu Shot Clinic is scheduled to be at Birch Grove Community Center on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sponsored by Sawtooth Mountain Clinic Outreach Programs, the service is available to those 9 years of age or older. The fee is $26, payable by cash or check. Bring your insurance information with you.
The availability of Round River Farm/CSA fresh veggies is close to being finished for the season. The last pickup will be available on Monday, Oct. 3. First come first served. For freshness and availability it is best to stop in for your selections on the first day. W.E. Connect purchases 2 shares that we distribute for a donation.
W.E. Pizza is over for the season, due to the unpredictable weather it was decided to not proceed into September. We had a good season, served a lot of people really good pizza.
It was so great to see the pavilion and playground filled with families. We may fire up the oven later this fall for a special pizza night, I will keep you posted.
Caregiver Coffee is meeting the second Tuesday of each month from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in Community Room #1. This is an informal talk and information session for those in the position of being a caregiver. It really helps to get together with others to share your feelings and knowledge.
Exercise is available in community room #2, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Please call for special arrangements regarding hours. If anyone has experience or is an accredited instructor and would like to help us out with some stimulation, please contact Brenda at 663-7977.
Craft ‘n’ Stamp group has been meeting on Thursday once per month. Please call Lavona Czaplicki for the schedule at 218-370-0634.
As always, thank you to all who participate, contribute and donate!
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 Birch Grove Community Center in Tofte courtesy of Brenda Melin, program manager.
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