It might be the middle of winter and a seemingly slow time in the Northland, but that hasn’t stopped the Center from staying busy with numerous activities including groups, meetings, trips, and parties along with the changes still taking place with the building itself! Our floor project is finally in sight and will be in the works in about two... READ MORE >
Students from ISD #166 will be coming to the Cook County Community Senior Center on December 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to do tech support for the public. They will continue to do this the second Wednesday of every month through May. The fact is, today’s technology can keep people engaged, connected, active, and physically safe, making it increasingly... READ MORE >
We are gearing up for the winter season and filling our calendar with many events, trips, activities, and groups. On November 18 we will be traveling to Duluth for lunch and a show! We will stop and have a delicious lunch at Grandmas Café in Canal Park before watching the “Charlie Brown Christmas Live” play/musical at the Duluth Entertainment Convention... READ MORE >
“The Latehomecomer” by Kao Kalia Yang will be the next book for the book club, which will meet on November 15 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center. Below is a short explanation of what looks to be a really moving story. If you have any questions call 387-2660. “When she was six years old, Yang’s family immigrated to America,... READ MORE >
I am very happy to be entering my third year as organizer for Operation Family Christmas (OFC). I look forward to helping families in this county that need assistance during the holiday season. It is important as a community that we work together to ensure that all children in our county wake up on Christmas morning and feel the magic... READ MORE >
The Senior Center provides many meals to the community and our freezer is a vital part of ensuring we are able to do that. Unfortunately we have had many problems with our freezer recently and it finally gave out. This was going to create a hard-ship for the center and possibly affect our plans for revamping the building. However, Linda... READ MORE >
When you think of a Senior Center, you may get an image of a building with frail people, playing bingo all day long, doing puzzles or watching TV. It might create a stereotypical view of people sitting around in wheelchairs, playing cards and going to casinos or eating lunches that may seem similar to what you would find in hospitals... READ MORE >
As temperatures are cooling off and the summer is winding down, I find myself returning to a familiar place of employment that is very dear to my heart doing the work that I love. After a difficult year in 2016, I made a decision for personal reasons to leave my position at the Senior Center but on August 6, 2018,... READ MORE >
On Wednesday, April 26 the Senior Center will be taking our new van to the historical Lutsen Resort. We will leave the Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. to experience casual fine dining while overlooking Lake Superior. The cost is $5 for transportation and lunch is at your own expense but will include a discount. It is always nice to have... READ MORE >
Operation Family Christmas applications are in, and the tags (with information about children that need to be adopted) have been placed throughout the county. Tags can be picked up at the Senior Center, North Shore Federal Credit Union (Grand Portage, Grand Marais, and Lutsen) and the Tofte Branch of the Grand Marais State Bank. If you would like to help... READ MORE >
