We had so much fun creating fairy garden doors, wishing wells, waterfalls, you name it, that I have decided we need to offer the class again. So look forward to seeing it later this summer. We gathered at the Senior Center, young and old, and worked on projects that were easy enough to finish in one session. Wednesdays at the... READ MORE >
It’s time to start travelling again, as the weather warms up and the roads are dry. Join us locally, as we go for lunch to the Harbor House on April 18 at 11:30 a.m. Our lunch trips for May will take us to the Wunderbar and Raven Rock Grill (watch for upcoming information). Working with quilters in the community, I... READ MORE >
This month I would like to thank some volunteer students who donate their time and expertise at the Senior Center. Volunteer students David Blackburn, Noah Works, and Isaac Terrill have been coming down to the Senior Center to help out with questions about computers, cell phones, and anything our adult population may come up with about their devices. I have... READ MORE >
Mark your calendars for the “Way Out West” Murder Mystery lunch party at the Senior Center. Here is the setting: It is the spring of 1884. America’s west coast is slowly being populated with small towns full of settlers, come to prospect for precious metals, set up ranches and run dubious saloons – and now the railroad is coming! Cactus... READ MORE >
Even in the dead of winter there is a lot going on at the Cook County Senior Center. Below is a list of activities that pretty much every senior could find at least one thing they would like to take part in. . Genealogy Group: We will dig a little deeper into census reports to help us track our ancestors.... READ MORE >
Each week we will tackle a block from the Moda Bake Shop Quilt Along (sometimes two blocks). At the end of our quilt along we will have a party and reveal. You may not be able to commit every week, so the online pattern and directions can help you finish those blocks. Don’t let the intricacy of the quilt make... READ MORE >
All I can say about January so far…is brrr! If you are brave enough to venture out in the cold, we have warm bodies at the Senior Center still taking part in a variety of activities. Some favorites, of course, are our bingo days with prizes. There is quilting this month….gathering together to finish up a quilt, wall hanging, etc.,... READ MORE >
Already at the Senior Center, we have experienced the heart of the season as many gave pies for our pie bingo in November and attended our first craft bazaar/luncheon fundraiser this month. Thank you to all who are helping with our endeavors. If you were not able to participate in the craft bazaar, you missed some great crafts made by... READ MORE >
November is the month to be thankful. I am thankful for all the seniors who dressed up for our Halloween party at the center! I am thankful for those people who have already called me to let me know they are going to bake a pie for our pie bingo. I am thankful for our little ones who come and... READ MORE >
This next month, I will have worked for the Senior Center a half a year! Whew, that is hard to believe, as every day seems like play. Last week, staff from another office walked in, I was putting a puzzle together and Beverly was playing cards – tough job we have, I almost felt guilty. Seriously, it has been great... READ MORE >
