The spirit of giving is always in season at the North Shore Care Center thanks to the dedication and commitment of over 70 volunteers during 2013. The residents count their blessings for family, friends, staff, and community members who gave so much this past year. As the holiday season begins, the giving continues with donations for the Resident Council Sale... READ MORE >
There will be an abundance of activities for residents at the North Shore Care Center in November. The patios and gardens are cleaned up with a lot more time indoors to work on crafts, baking, and plant projects in preparation for our Holiday Sale. November is American Heritage Month, as well as deer hunting season, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and... READ MORE >
Our great fall weather made for an enjoyable leaf tour up the Gunflint Trail last week for residents at the North Shore Care Center. We welcomed autumn and hope for more warm days ahead. October is here with some fun themes to enjoy all month—like Oktoberfest, Country Music Month, Leif Erikson Day, Columbus Day, National Pizza Month, and of course... READ MORE >
The summer is going by quickly for residents at the North Shore Care Center. Lots of time has been spent outdoors on the patios for daily activities, picnics, and enjoying the gardens. We lucked out with great weather this summer for outings in the community and we look forward to several more this month including a shopping trip downtown, lunch... READ MORE >
Residents at the North Shore Care Center have been getting outdoors on the warmer days to enjoy every bit of summer. So far this year the count is 26 days out on the patios, with three picnics, plus six outings in the community! Not as high as the numbers last year, but the gardens are thriving and we get to... READ MORE >
Warmer weather is certainly welcomed by residents at the North Shore Care Center. The month of July is National Picnic Month and Family Reunion Month, which means more families visiting and more outdoor picnics and outings in the community. Independence Day will be the third picnic of the season at the Care Center, with another one planned at Harbor Park... READ MORE >
The warmer spring weather is certainly welcomed by residents at the North Shore Care Center. Many folks have enjoyed time on the patios and their first picnic of the year on Memorial Day. Everyone is ready for summer—whenever it gets here! The month of June is National Gardening Month, Men’s Month, Dairy Month—and contains the first day of summer! There... READ MORE >
May is Older Americans Month and the North Shore Care Center will celebrate with special activities throughout the month—especially during National Nursing Home Week, May 12-18, sponsored by the American Health Care Association and member nursing homes of Aging Services of Minnesota. The month will start out with residents and staff participating in the “Move It in May” program—a team... READ MORE >
Spring fever has arrived at the North Shore Care Center with the warmer April weather and longer days of sunlight. The residents are looking forward to spring-like activities with indoor and outdoor planting by Earth Day and making crafts for the upcoming Spring Fling Sale. There will be outings in the community for shopping downtown and to the Grand Marais... READ MORE >
Spring is in the air for everyone at the North Shore Care Center—especially with Daylight Saving Time and the first day of spring just around the corner. As we spring forward, the month of March brings the fun of St. Patrick’s Day, indoor gardening projects, and the season of Easter. There will be outings in the community for shopping downtown,... READ MORE >
