The spirit of giving is always in season at the North Shore Care Center, thanks to the dedication and commitment of the many volunteers that regularly come to visit us. The residents count their blessings for family, staff, and community members who gave so much this past year. We especially want to thank the American Legion Honor Guard members who came into the Care Center on Veterans Day to honor our veterans with a special ceremony.
As the holiday season begins, the elders look forward to visitors of all ages during December. There will be a lot of intergenerational fun this month. On December 4, the Henneman children will be coming to the Care Center to enjoy a holiday story time with the residents. There will be Great Expectations School students coming to play bingo on December 17 as we celebrate Bingo’s 86th birthday. A music recital with Laura Laky’s piano students is also scheduled for December 18.
The Sivertones jazz ensemble will perform on Thursday, December 10 at 5:30 p.m. Additional music during the month will feature Myron Bursheim on Sundays, Irene Thompson on Mondays, Al Fuller on Tuesdays, and Susan Scherer on Wednesdays. There will also be carolers visiting throughout the holiday season.
There was a lot to celebrate at the Care Center in November. The American Legion Post 413 Honor Guard visited the Care Center to honor the veteran residents on Veterans Day. (L-R, front) Robert McClanahan, Don Sorlie, Bob Heideman, Sweeney Croft, and Darold Larson. (L-R, back) Bob Mattson, Don Wilson, Orvis Lunke, Ron Wilson and James Ford.
’Tis the season for the residents to get busy baking their favorite holiday cookies for annual Christmas Eve party with families, friends, and of course Santa Claus!
The monthly birthday party will be held on Wednesday, December 9 to honor Victor Roderick and Erland Shold. Cake and ice cream will be served at 3 p.m. along with piano music by Doug Sanders.
The colder weather doesn’t keep us from venturing out in the community. Several residents will be attending the Community Christmas Concert at Bethlehem Church, and a holiday luncheon at the Senior Center is also planned for December 17.
The residents and staff at the North Shore Hospital and Care Center want to wish everyone a joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Skip Rouser celebrated her 95th Birthday with family on November 11. (L-R) Lisa Bloomquist, Sharon Bloomquist, Missy Smith, and Skip Rouser.
For more information about the activity programs or volunteer opportunities, please contact the Activity Department at 218-387- 3518 or check out the 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 Center courtesy of Activities Director Belinda Hudler.
Above left: Friends and family gathered on Sunday, November 11 to celebrate with Gladys and Whitey Dockan on their 65th wedding anniversary. Rod & Caribou provided some wonderful music for the event. Whitey passed away on November 26. Above right: Diane Johnson was the lucky winner of the turkey at the annual Turkey Bingo on November 19.
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