Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day. After lots of rain, fog, and dampness, it is time for some sunshine to plump and ripen the berry crop. Get your baskets and buckets ready for our Senior Center August blueberrypicking trip. July is full of Senior Center activities to keep your mind off those fragrant, flavorful, juicy berries. All experienced... READ MORE >
Welcome back, snowbirds, and welcome, Cook County visitors. All of you are invited to visit the Senior Center at 10 North Broadway and to participate in the activities listed on this page. Activities are planned for adults aged 50-plus and are open to everyone with no membership fees. Call 387-2660 for more information. We are excited about a new partnership... READ MORE >
May has snuck up on us while we have been wishing for rain and watching for fires. It is time to take a last deep breath before our busy summer starts. We have been having a great time playing games on the Wii. The favorite games are bowling and the cow maze, where your character rides a Holstein or Jersey... READ MORE >
As the temperatures warmed and the ice disappeared more people have come to the Senior Center. We have greeted them with new activities. The special guest lunches are becoming very popular. At a March lunch, Sheriff Mark Falk talked about home safety with 27 people. Steve DuChien, Grand Marais firefighter and EMT, joined the sheriff and talked with apartment residents... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Ms. Livingston’s third grade class at Sawtooth Elementary School for their successful Readathon service project. They hoped to raise $400 to purchase a Wii and accessories for the Senior Center. In fact they raised double their goal and now plan to get a big screen television, too. Watch for the kick-off event in April, Ms. Livingston’s class will... READ MORE >
Thank you to all of you who have helped your less able neighbors with errands and ice removal. It appears that these folks will need your help all winter. Keep up the good work! If you would like to help an older community member, please call the Senior Center. February is already busy at the Cook County Senior Center. We... READ MORE >
A group of seniors had a wonderful finale to Christmas last Monday. They attended the spectacular Naniboujou Lodge Christmas Caroling Dinner. They have some wonderful memories on which to reflect in 2010. With ice on the ground it is difficult for all of us to get around without falling. It is more difficult for our older community members. Some of... READ MORE >
The snow this week has helped everyone to get into the holiday spirit. A Senior Center group really got into the spirit last Wednesday, with a trip to Duluth to enjoy the Bentleyville Light Tour at Bayfront Park. The Senior Center Christmas Party will be on Wednesday, December 23. We will start with a festive Chicken Kiev dinner at 11:30... READ MORE >
While writing this during Monday’s windstorm, I have been humbled to realize that I am dependent upon technology. The power went out and I never seriously considered using pen and paper to complete the column. I like the ease of the computer and email. Flu shots will be given at the Senior Center on Tuesday, October 6, and Wednesday, October... READ MORE >
Medicare made simple—well at least understandable—will be the topic of three presentations at the Senior Center in September and October by Marjori Bottila. These sessions are sponsored by the Senior LinkAge Line®, which is a comprehensive information and assistance service of the Minnesota Board on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging. Sessions will be provided by the Arrowhead Area Agencies... READ MORE >
