Ice cream social a big success for Care Partners of Cook County

Care Partners of Cook County hosted its annual delicious ice cream social last weekend, raising $5,000 that will help support a variety of programs for the aged or for those who are at the end of life or who are seriously ill. Participating in the event were, from left, Jayne Johnson, Lynn Pietrick, Nora Bockovich and Jack McHugh. Photo courtesy of Kay Grindland

Over 120 community supporters, volunteers and visitors turned out for Care Partners of Cook County’s 3rd Annual Ice Cream Social at Sydney’s Frozen Custard. They enjoyed sundaes, chair massages from Lutzen Reflections and a silent auction before the rain herded us inside for the quilt raffle draw. Marlene Grindland of Sartell, Minnesota won the beautiful quilt made by Carol Harris.

All together over $5,000 was raised to support programs for those on the journey of aging, serious illness and end-of-life.

Many thanks to all who came out to support Care Partners and to the event sponsors: Sydney’s Frozen Custard, Lutzen Reflections Massage Studios, Red Pine Realty, Sivertson Gallery, Blue Water Cafe, Mike’s Holiday Station Store, Grand Marais State Bank, Thrivent, Ryden’s Border Store.

Thank you as well to our Silent Auction donors: Mary Ofjord, Attorney Ruthanne Hedstrom Vos, Harbor House Grille, Gunflint Mercantile Mary Bebie, North Shore Winery Jayne Johnson, Studio 61 Hair Design, Drury Lane Books, Birch Bark Gallery, The Blue Moose, and WTIP.