I am not sure which direction my time is going these days. With the cold in February I have definitely been going ahead to warmer times. But below zero days have been good for cleaning and sorting out stuff, spring cleaning as we know it, and that has sent me backwards in time to past memories. So I guess I am not sure which direction I am going in. But both directions are wonderful. I have many friends and family who have been traveling or moving south to warmer weather and then it starts, they start posting pictures of their warm weather fun on Facebook. This forces my brain to jump ahead to warmer spring weather, even farther, to retirement and going south for the winters. I have a few years left on that last one. So for now I set my clock ahead one hour on March 8th and I’m that much closer to my dreams. Now taking a step backwards, while doing some sorting of stuff last weekend, I came across photos and paper memories that I saved from my three children growing up. They are all adults now, so that really sent me backwards in time. Oh the smiles and good laughs I had. The best memory came from an empty envelope that at one time had a Valentine given to me by my daughter Anna when she was in elementary school. There was no card in it; I guess the card was not as precious as the envelope at the time. Written on the envelope was “Happy
Valentines. I love you lots, like Tator Tots. Anna.”
Now mind you, this is a kid who loved Tater Tot hot dish growing up. She still does, she must have been comparing me to Tater Tots that particular year. I love going backwards in time.
Dining and Meals on Wheels
We may not serve Tater Tots, but the Senior Center offers great lunches Monday – Friday at 12 noon. Call by 9:30 a.m. on the day you would like to dine in or have a meal delivered. You must be preregistered for Meals on Wheels, but it’s quick and easy. Call (800) 662-5711 tor register.
Health Insurance Assistance
Don’t try to figure out Medicare and all the insurance supplement options available to you alone, contact Marjori Bottila from Senior Linkage Line to help walk you through the options. She can save you time and money on your Medicare supplemental insurance policies and help you choose the best option for you based on your medical needs and prescriptions. Call Marjori at 1-800-333-2433, extension 81008.
Cards and casino trips
There is always something to do at the Senior Center, with jigsaw puzzles, bingo, the 500 Club and more. Stop by and check out the schedule—or to sign up for the Grand Portage Casino Express.
The Grand Portage Casino Express heads to Grand Portage twice monthly. We need a minimum of 12 people to go. Participants receive $5 extra play on their Players Club Card and $5 off dinner entrée in the dining room.
The next trip is Monday, March 23, leaving the Senior Center at 9:45 a.m.
Each month other funfilled trips are planned. Some in the past have been to: Trail Center, Duluth for events and shopping, fall color tours. If you have an idea for a trip or questions about trips, contact Bev.
For more information about activities at the Senior Center, stop by or email Bev at seniors@boreal.org or call 218-387- 2660.
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