The residents at the North Shore Care Center have been enjoying our great fall weather. We welcomed the first day of fall with an outdoor concert on the patio followed by a leaf tour up the Gunflint Trail last week. Everyone is hoping for a few more warm days. October is here with some fun themes to celebrate all month.... READ MORE >
Summer is going by quickly for residents at the North Shore Care Center. It has been filled with a lot of fun time outdoors for daily activities, picnics, and outings in the community. We lucked out with good weather for all of our outings so far–and look forward to more of the same in September. There will be a fishing... READ MORE >
August is here! It will be a fun-filled month for elders at the North Shore Care Center beginning with Fisherman’s Picnic weekend when families and friends are back in town. The residents will be treated to fishburgers on Friday night provided by the Grand Marais Lions Club. Several folks will also participate in the parade on Sunday, so watch for... READ MORE >
Summer is finally here, which means more time outdoors for the residents at North Shore Care Center. The elders have been spending time on the patios whenever possible for history and trivia sessions, games, making S’mores, and tending the gardens. July 2nd marked the halfway point of the year—Day 183 of 2014—hard to believe! July is also National Picnic Month... READ MORE >
The warmer spring weather is certainly welcomed this year by residents at the North Shore Care Center. Many elders have enjoyed time on the patios and a fun picnic on Memorial Day. Everyone is looking forward to summer. The month of June is National Gardening Month, Men’s Month, and Dairy Month – which also includes Flag Day, Father’s Day, and... READ MORE >
May is Older Americans Month and the North Shore Care Center will celebrate with special activities throughout the month—especially during Homes for the Aging Week, May 11-17, a week that is sponsored by Aging Services of Minnesota. The month started out with residents and staff participating in the Move It in May program—a team approach to help one another become... READ MORE >
Spring fever has arrived at the North Shore Care Center—despite the April Fools’ Day storm this past week. Warmer weather, longer days of sunlight, and melting snow is coming soon! In the meantime, the residents will work on indoor planting, Easter crafts, and filling eggs for the community hunt. April is always a busy month for elders as they prepare... READ MORE >
Will March come in like a lion or a lamb? Whatever the weather brings there will be plenty of music and activities to look forward to all month at North Shore Care Center. Daylight Saving Time and the first day of spring are just around the corner, but the residents and employees at the care center and hospital want to... READ MORE >
The residents at North Shore Care Center will try to beat “cabin fever” with a full calendar of activities scheduled in February. There is a lot to look forward to all month. February 2nd marks Groundhog Day, Super Bowl XLVIII, and national Popcorn Day. We’re sure to have six more weeks of winter this year! Everyone is encouraged to wear... READ MORE >
The holiday season was busy and joyful for residents at the North Shore Care Center with lots of traditional foods, music, gifts, and visitors. There were carolers of all ages and some fun volunteer elves during Christmas week. 2014 is here with the usual year-end trivia, resolutions for a new year, and more exercise groups. There will be “Kids &... READ MORE >
