North Shore Care Center knows how to beat “cabin fever” with a full calendar of activities planned in February. There are many fun days to look forward to this month – Groundhog Day, Super Sunday, Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day. The residents are busy making Valentine crafts, homemade treats, and gift boxes to exchange on... READ MORE >
The holiday season was joyful and fun for residents at North Shore Care Center with lots of traditional foods, music, gifts, and visitors. The residents want to thank the carolers, musicians, and volunteers for a memorable Christmas with best wishes for a happy new year. There were some generous donations given to residents from the American Legion Auxiliary, First Congregational... READ MORE >
The spirit of giving is always in season at North Shore Hospital and Care Center but even more so at this time of year. Holiday giving has already begun with a delivery of 25 poinsettias from Girl Scout Troop No. 4110. The residents want to thank the anonymous person who donated the beautiful plants to brighten rooms. In the weeks... READ MORE >
There will be an abundance of activities at the North Shore Care Center during November. As the days get shorter there is more time indoors to enjoy crafts, baking, and music. The men will mark Minnesota’s deer hunting opener by preparing venison stew for National Men Make Dinner Day while share hunting stories and old recipes. On Veterans’ Day there... READ MORE >
The residents at North Shore Care Center welcomed autumn with leaf tour trips up the Gunflint Trail, lunch at The Landing, and a few more days on the patios. October is upon us with lots of fun themes to enjoy all month—like Oktoberfest, Country Music Month, Columbus Day, Viking High School games, National Pizza Month, and of course Halloween. Fall... READ MORE >
The summer of 2012 has been an exceptional one! The residents at North Shore Care Center have spent a lot of time outdoors on the patios for picnics, gardening, games, and other activities— and were only rained out once! Summer went by quickly, as usual, but we will still have our Labor Day weekend picnic and September outings to look... READ MORE >
The residents at the North Shore Care Center have been taking advantage of our great weather with plenty of time outdoors. Many activities have been moved out to the patios in the mornings and afternoons to enjoy every bit of summer. The month of August will be a rare one—it begins and ends with full moons—making it a “once in... READ MORE >
Picnic season is in full swing at the North Shore Care Center. July is National Picnic Month and Family Reunion Month and everyone is in good spirits with our beautiful weather. The residents and families enjoyed Memorial Day and Independence Day picnics and look forward to more of them this summer. Warmer days mean outings in the community for lunch... READ MORE >
The spring flowers and warmer weather are certainly welcomed by the residents at North Shore Care Center. Folks have been outdoors on the patios for some activities, which lifts everyone’s spirits. With the busy month of May behind us, we can settle into the lazy days of summer sometime soon. June is National Outdoors Month, Gardening Month, Men’s Month, 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 13-19, sponsored by Aging Services of Minnesota. This year the long-term care profession pays tribute to the residents, families, employees, and volunteers with the theme “Stars Among Us.” It honors shining stars—the people in... READ MORE >
