Ladies at North Shore Living gathered on Tuesday, May 3rd to fancify hats for our big Cook County horse derby. Friday, May 6th horses, owners and visitors gathered in anticipation to see who would win the Purse. At the sound of the bell eight pool noodle horses bolted, well sort of bolted out of the gate for fun-filled races complete... READ MORE >
There’s so much to celebrate in spring – warmer weather, longer days, fishing opener, and best of all – our fabulous and wonderful volunteers! We celebrated our volunteers with a rousing game of Bingo on Thursday, April 28th. We would like to thank publicly Chester Lindskog and Dick Bockovich for assisting with Bingo, Sharon Bloomquist, Barb Wright and Mary Harrelson... READ MORE >
We had a wild time during our Irish weeklong activities. Sunday, March 16, we started off with Armchair travel to Ireland. On Tuesday we potato bowled. Potato bowled? Yes, potato bowled. A solitary agreeable firm green cabbage sat in the middle of the floor. Each participant chose a red potato and named it. Sure, enough Nona Smith named her potato... READ MORE >
It sure seems like February was in a hurry flying by in a flurry. Punxsutawney Phil, the ground hog threw his two cents in and predicted we needed six more weeks of winter. Thanks Phil. Fun fact: the first ground hog involved in winter weather predictions back in 1887 was eaten. It’s said they taste like chicken. Imagine that! Beijing... READ MORE >
We’ve lived through wars, through the depression and through having to walk to school uphill both ways without shoes. We’ve had enough Covid related protocols, and this past month we’ve had enough snow and lack of sunshine, yet we are still here. We wouldn’t have made it to this respectable age if we couldn’t take it that’s for sure. Like... READ MORE >
Twas about a month before Christmas and all through our house the creatures were stirring and even a mouse. Well, the mouse I found had nibbled cheese I had forgotten in my Jeep. Decorations were hung and four trees we did trim. All in anticipation of Santa in hopes we’d see him. December Flurries December sure flew by in a... READ MORE >
At North Shore Living we started out November with a bang. We had our dear volunteer Diane Nowers dressed in her orange hunting garb read us a deer camp story. We proceeded to hunt our wily Tom turkey and hone up on our mad skills on the hunting range with our Nerf guns. Linda Johnson was our big winner of... READ MORE >
Better than chocolate cake Do you know what is better than a cake? A chocolate cake. Do you know what is better than a chocolate cake? A chocolate cupcake. At least according to the Perk. I emphatically disagree. Anyone that knows me well knows I take the center piece out of the cake because that’s where it is the moistest.... READ MORE >
We spent as much time as possible out on the patio whether we were reading a book, having a tea party with fresh baked butter braids, playing a game, breathing in fresh air and listening to nature or simply taking a nap. Rocks, Trees and Activities We enjoyed spending an afternoon with LaVona Czaplicki making rock art on the 14th.... READ MORE >
We started North Shore Living Olympics on Tuesday, July 20, with Armchair Travel to Tokyo and enjoyed a snack of Japanese treats provided by Barb Heideman and Duane Hasegawa. Friday, July 23, we held a homemade hobby horse race, and it was Barb Heideman riding Ms. Nelly for the win on this smoke-filled sweltering day. Residents rolled a giant dice... READ MORE >
