Applications are in, and we are into the second phase of the Operation Family Christmas program. At this time we are looking for people to donate by “adopting a child” for Christmas. The way this works is throughout the county (including the Senior Center) there will be Christmas trees up with tags that give information (gender, age, favorite color, wish... READ MORE >
I am very excited to be taking over as coordinator for Operation Family Christmas this year. This program is geared toward families and guardians of children 0-18 years of age who will struggle during the holiday season. I look forward to assisting families in this county that need extra help and believe it is important to a community that we... READ MORE >
On Friday, August 5, during Fisherman’s Picnic, the Cook County Historical Society hosted the Old Timers Gathering at the Senior Center from 1-4 p.m. This was a pretty special event as many years of memories were shared among the people of this community through story telling and the viewing of historic photographs. On Thursday and Friday, August 18-19, Marjori with... READ MORE >
The Grand Marais Community Blood Drive, which is sponsored by Arrowhead Pharmacy, will be here on July 20 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. The bus will be parked outside the Senior Center and registration will take place in the Senior Center. Last year we had a record-breaking year and received an award for collecting over 100 units of blood... READ MORE >
For the month of May, Chair Zumba was offered at the Senior Center with Chris Angelo through Moving Matters. Chair Zumba is similar to Zumba Gold with the movements modified and most or all of the routines are performed while sitting in chairs. We had such a great turnout, we are working on continuing those classes throughout the summer. As... READ MORE >
On St. Patrick’s Day the Senior Center celebrated by gathering at the Cascade Lodge for a wonderful dinner, live music and a lot of laughter. Coming up at the Senior Center we have a Scam Presentation with Sheriff Pat Eliasen scheduled for April 13. The public is encouraged to join us as Sheriff Eliasen shares information on the most popular... READ MORE >
The senior population currently served by the Cook County Senior Center is aging and the new “young” seniors are looking for community experiences that differ from the traditional “cards, games and casino trips” typically offered by Senior Centers. A recent study to evaluate the need for assisted living facilities in our county counted 35 percent of the county’s population 65+... READ MORE >
January is always an exciting month as it marks the time of year when designated Cook County nonprofits receive a payout from the 1st & 2nd Thrift Store, which is a program under the Cook County Council on Aging. This was made possible only by the amazing volunteers who put in endless hours–sorting, pricing, organizing and selling. In 2015 there... READ MORE >
In November we kept busy with our food shelf drive, which turned out to be a huge success! The community really pulled together and we were able to present the Cook County Food Shelf with over 500 pounds of food and almost $600 in cash. During one of the Fridays of the food drive, the 4th grade kids that participate... READ MORE >
It’s that time of year when times can be harder than normal for local families, with additional costs for fuel, winter clothing/ gear, holidays etc. It’s also a time of year that our local food shelf needs our help more than ever. They have been struggling to provide for community members in need so it’s imperative that as a community,... READ MORE >
