Above: On Dec. 20, the Senior Center enjoyed the Christmas Gift Exchange Game: (L-R) Tom Hedstrom, Gladys Anderson, Robin Derscheid, Renette Pearse, Betty Larsen, Betty Wilson, Esther Sorlie, Shirley Ellquist and Nona Smith. Participants rolled the dice for doubles until everyone had a gift. Gifts were then unwrapped and everyone proceeded to roll doubles and swap gifts. A couple of the most popular gifts were a bottle of peach schnapps and a towel set. Left: Another fun birthday celebration! On December 7, the Cook County Senior Center celebrated Gladys Anderson’s birthday. (L-R, seated) Renette Pearse, Gladys Anderson and Linda Johnson (from the back). Standing behind the birthday girl is Warren Anderson.
Now that we have made it through the end of the Mayan calendar without a world-ending event, we send out our wish that everyone enjoyed their holiday gatherings with friends and loved ones.
Holiday merriment
On December 7, we enjoyed Gladys Anderson’s birthday celebration at the Senior Center. On December 10, a group traveled to Duluth for lunch at the China Star and shopping at Wal-Mart. Everyone enjoyed finding great deals and enjoyed each other’s company.
On Thursday, December 20 we enjoyed a special Beast/ Feast holiday meal. Linda Johnson provided the ribs for our feast. A special thanks to Linda!
We then played a fun gift exchange game with everyone swapping presents each time they rolled doubles with the dice. It was a very fast paced fun time! We followed up with holiday bingo with some fun and special prizes along with cookies and cider.
A little business
As we ring in the New Year we express our deepest appreciation to three departing board members, Board Chair Karen Kritta Saethre, Board Secretary Diane Parker and Member-at- Large Diane Booth. Thank you for all your services and the donation of your time.
We would also like to welcome two new board members, Geri Jensen and Joan Hall. We are looking forward to your input and fresh ideas.
We also would like to welcome three current members to our executive board. Pat Zankman is our new treasurer and Dawn Byholm is our new secretary. Warren Anderson is once again chairman and Bill Shaffer has been re-elected by popular demand as our vice chairman. Congratulations to all on your newly elected positions.
Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Senior Center at 9 a.m. The meetings are open to the public and your input is welcomed.
More fun coming up!
The Senior Center will be holding a cribbage tournament Thursday, Jan. 10 – Thursday, Feb. 21 from 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. The grand prize will be $10. The cost to participate is 25 cents each week per player. Everyone of all ages is welcome to participate!
Learn to play Rubber Bridge this winter! The Senior Center will be hosting a beginners’ Party Bridge Group.You will receive instruction and guidance as you improve your skills and knowledge of the game. Gather on Fridays, January 11 – February 1, at 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Our instructors will be Warren Anderson, Don Dittus and Pat Zankman. Everyone is welcome to attend, and best of all, it is free entertainment! To sign up, please call, email or stop in at the Senior Center.
The Senior Center is making a scenic winter journey up the Gunflint Trail on Monday, January 14. The bus will leave the Cook County Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. and will return about 2 p.m. Diners will receive 20 percent discount off of the lunch bill, courtesy of Trail Center!
The cost is $6 for transportation, lunch at your own expense. Pick-ups and dropoffs within town are available upon request for an additional fee of $1 per person.
On Tuesday, January 8, the Senior Center will once again be hosting the “Grand Portage Casino Express.” The bus will depart the Senior Center at 9:45 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. And an evening Casino Express will be held Tuesday, January 22, leaving the Senior Center at 4:15 p.m. and returning at approximately 10:30 p.m.
For more information about the Senior Center or for registration of any of these upcoming trips, stop in or call the Senior Center at 387-2660.
The Cook County Senior Center is open and welcoming to all of all ages!
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