November is off to a good start. Everyone is on the correct time having said good-bye to daylight savings time. The Elder Nutrition Program (ENP) hosted an AARP Driver Refresher class the first week of November. Eight Elders participated and are now able to claim their 10 percent car insurance discount. Miigwech to Pam McDougal for volunteering to teach. Northland... READ MORE >
What a beautiful September we all enjoyed! The weather was so nice, really a great last hurrah for our short summer. The Elders enjoyed the annual grandparent’s day B-B-Q and picnic. This year we tried something new and partnered with Grand Marais Pharmacy for the event. We held it at the Community Center which enabled more people to attend. Everyone... READ MORE >
Fourteen Elders were able to attend this year’s Wisdom Steps Convention in Morton, Minnesota at Lower Sioux’s Jack Pot Junction Casino & Event Center. We went from the top of the state to the bottom. The Elders raised money to help pay the cost of a shared coach bus with Fond du Lac attendees. This was great. Riding the bus... READ MORE >
The Elders had a wonderful Elder’s Pow-Wow. Chi Miigwech to the RTC, the Pow-Wow committee, cooks and everyone who made this a very wonderful time for us. It is always so great to see everyone, visit and renew old friendships. We held a successful 50/50 raffle with our own Eddie Hertzberg winning half the pot. She graciously returned her winnings... READ MORE >
The Grand Portage Elders had a successful and fun St. Patrick’s Day Stew Cook Off and Meat Bingo fundraiser. The lucky winners—there was a tie for the tastiest stew— were Rick Johnson and Judy Ranta. They now share bragging rights. The 50/50 raffle was won by Rita Ann Larsen who received $153.50. Mary Sherer won the last cover all game.... READ MORE >
February is the month of hearts and love and the Grand Portage Elder Nutrition Program participants have been celebrating. The staff all wore red on February 7 to support “Wear Red Day” for women’s heart health. Throughout the month, information cards have been on tables and sent out with lunch deliveries. These cards have provided useful information about stroke prevention... READ MORE >
Hope everyone had a wonderful New Year. Several Elders were able to get out and enjoy ringing in the New Year with Portage at the Community Center celebration. Fun was had by all who attended. Although our congregate dinning numbers are down slightly, many Elders continue to brave the weather and get out participating in weekly water aerobics or chair... READ MORE >
The Elders have had a busy December. We worked a successful holiday craft sale, selling soup and Christmas cookies on December 7. We celebrated together at our annual Christmas party on December 8. We enjoyed the band Portage with guest singers Toby Stevens and Ralph Tesser. There was a delicious buffet at Grand Portage Lodge. Board members Carol Hackett and... READ MORE >
The Elders enjoyed November celebrating Veterans Day and Thanksgiving with family and friends. We held a very successful 8th Annual Chili Cook Off & Meat Bingo. The lucky winners of the evening were Mary Johnson in the 50/50 raffle. She won half the pot, which was $164. Bernice LeGarde won the last game, which was a “cover all” for the... READ MORE >
An election was held for the Elder Advisory Board on Monday, October 21. Miigwech to all the Elders who stepped forward to run. They were Polly James, Dido Swader, John Note, Gale Carlson, Tom Jack, Bill Meyers, Tamarie Oberg and Carol Hackett. The new board members are Chair Dido Swader; Vice chair; John Note; Secretary Bill Meyers and Treasurer Carol... READ MORE >
