A meeting of the newly formed “Laughter Group” was held at the Cook County Senior Center recently. Sherrie Lindskog led the group in some laughter exercises.
The parent company of the Assisted Living Facility in Silver Bay, Carefree, is Spectrum Health. They are interested in exploring the possibility of building a new facility here in Grand Marais. As reported in the Cook County News-Herald, Spectrum and Carefree representatives held an informational meeting here at the Senior Center on May 7. A crowd of over 50 people attended. The next step that Spectrum Health needs is a feasibility study for our county. This study has historically been paid for by the local government or hospital. Please help us get the ball rolling—speak to your local commissioners and city council members. Express the need for this type of facility here in Grand Marais. Let’s keep our seniors here in the community!
Computer training at the Senior Center
There are a number of upcoming activities at the Senior Center. There will be individual computer training on Mondays, June 10, 17 and 24, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Senior Center. Appointments of 30 to 60 minutes are available. Reservations are required.
Instructors will be students from Cook County Middle School and the Incredible Exchange program. There are high-speed Internet and computers for you to use at the Senior Center. Or if you prefer, you are welcome to bring your own laptop or tablet computer. The cost is free, however donations will be accepted.
Preregistration is required. To register for a session, please stop in, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. or call the Senior Center at (218) 387-2660.
Games at the Senior Center
Join us for chess on Fridays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., beginning June 14.
Or stop in anytime to see if you can pick up a game with someone. Students from the Cook County Middle School’s Incredible Exchange Program will be here looking to take on any willing seniors in a game of chess!
The Senior Center is looking for a few chess sets to make this happen–do you have an extra chess set you are willing to donate?
Everyone is also invited to play Party (Rubber) Bridge on Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. For more information, please contact Sue or Don Dittus at (218) 387- 3345.
Traveling with the Senior Center
There are three Grand Portage Casino Express trips planned for June—Lucky Wednesday, June 5; Lucky Wednesday evenings, June 19 and June 26. Contact the Senior Center for times and pick-up information.
Another Mystery Trip is planned for Wednesday, June 12, 9:45 a.m. Last month the center travelled to Silver Bay. They visited the new UMD Sustainable Farm and enjoyed lunch at Camp 61 in Beaver Bay, followed with shopping at the new Honey Bee Bakery.
This trip will include at least three mystery stops including a lunch stop. The cost is only $10 per person for transportation from the Senior Center.
For more information or for registration of any of these upcoming trips, stop in or call the Senior Center at (218) 387-2660.
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