The Cook County Senior Center is the place to stay connected—in person and online! Nona Smith and Bill Shaffer check out the two newest computers at the center.
The Cook County Senior Center is happy to announce that the center has three new public computers. One is a special “senior computer,” with a larger easyto read screen display and larger easy to use screen prompts.
All of the center’s computers are equipped with high-speed wireless Internet and printing capabilities. They are also equipped with Skype to use for free long distance conversations. Feel free to stop in and make use of them. Director Bev and Assistant Director Kristen are available to help with computer or Internet questions. If you are new to the Internet, we can help!
These computers were purchased with monies from the Cook County Broadband Commission through the Blandin Foundation which received federal funds through the U.S. Department of Commerce. This is a great example of a very beneficial trickledown effect of federal monies to our local community.
Holiday travels
There are some great events coming up this holiday season. Two trips to the Grand Portage Lodge & Casino are being offered. The first, on Tuesday, December 4 is an evening trip. The bus will depart the Senior Center at 5:00 p.m. and return at approximately 10:30 p.m.
The second casino trip will be a day trip on Tuesday, December 18. The bus will depart the Senior Center at 9:45 a.m. and return at approximately 3:30 p.m.
On Monday, December 10, you are invited to join us for a Duluth shopping and lunch extravaganza. Stock up on groceries, home supplies or start your holiday shopping at Wal-Mart. Each person can bring one cooler. Enjoy lunch at the China Star. Cost for transportation is $20. This trip is partially funded by the Scott Hawkins Foundation.
The bus leaves the Senior Center at 8:15 a.m. (in-town pickup is available). The bus will be back at the center at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Celebration at the Senior Center
There will be a Christmas Card Party on Wednesday, December 12 at 12:30 p.m. Would you like help addressing all of your holiday cards? Does the task seem daunting?
We are willing to lend our pen to help out. We will be making it a fun gathering, complete with coffee, cider and treats. Bring your address book and stamps. Cards are also available at the Senior Center for 50 cents each or an assorted pack of 25 for just $2.
A holiday party is planned for Wednesday, December 19. At 12:00 p.m., enjoy a chicken teriyaki dinner. (Call by 9:30 am for lunch reservations.) At 12:30 p.m. there will be a holiday gift exchange game. To take part, please bring a wrapped gift of $10 or less to share.
At 1:15 p.m. play holiday bingo. Hot apple cider and cookies will be served during bingo.
For more information on the holiday events or for registration for any of these upcoming trips, stop in or call the Senior Center at (218) 387-2660.
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