The Elders had a relaxing September. We enjoyed our Rendezvous Days Volunteer Cook-Out and Pot Luck. Many people were able to attend and ate some delicious food. Recipes were exchanged and a great time was had. A Miigwech to both Bill Hackett and Debbie Barr for cooking all the steaks and chicken. We also celebrated Grandparent’s Day at High Falls... READ MORE >
The Grand Portage Elders had a very successful Rendezvous Days. It takes many volunteers to pull this off as we operate two raffles, bingo and our fish booth. A Chi Miigwech to all the volunteers. Also, Miigwech to all the businesses who donated prizes, the Reservation Tribal Council and Grand Portage community for their continued support of our efforts and... READ MORE >
The Elders have begun preparations for Rendezvous Days. Miigwech to Bob and Eddie Hertzberg for getting all the fresh herring cut, frozen, bagged and ready for fish nuggets. Duane Spry with his son Chad were able to net and process the 165 pounds needed for the Elders’ stand. Miigwech! Betty Hoffman, Ellen Olson, Bernice LeGarde, Carol Conrad, Jay Clearwater and... READ MORE >
Eighteen Grand Portage Elders attended the 13th annual Wisdom Steps Conference at White Earth June 11-13. Participants found breakout sessions very interesting. They covered many subjects such as Food is Medicine, Estate Planning, Hearing Loss & its Impacts & What You Can Do, Kairos Alive! Dancing Heart, Stroke Prevention, Fun Hat Making and Information on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren just to... READ MORE >
The Elderly Nutrition Program has had a very busy spring and summer is looking to be full and productive too. We had several Elders who were able to attend the Second Annual Elder Abuse Conference. This year it was held in Hinckley at the Grand Casino. Information sessions covered everything from the Four Ws of Abuse to Planning for the... READ MORE >
The Elders held their St Patrick’s Day bingo and stew cook-off on March 21, the first full day of spring. Thirteen stews were entered and after all was tasted and judged, Rick Johnson was the winner. Rick was lucky that night, also winning the 50/50 raffle. He split the pot with the Elders and received $118.50. The other winners of... READ MORE >
The Elders enjoyed a wonderful February with heart celebrations that included nutrition, exercise and fun. The ENP had a full house for our Valentine bingo. Everyone won something with Lillian Fisher as the luckiest of players winning several games as well as the cover all. Congratulations Lil! Tess Bailey did a wonderful job sharing ideas on how to have a... READ MORE >
The Elders at the Grand Portage Elderly Nutrition Program are staying busy. We continue to have strong participation in weekly water aerobics, chair exercise and Wisdom Steps programs. These programs are especially important as we age and the weather makes it hard to get outdoors. When we keep moving, we have less pain from arthritis, stay strong and are less... READ MORE >
The Grand Portage Elders had a very successful 8th Annual Chili Cook Off and Meat Bingo at the Grand Portage Lodge on November 15. The event raised about $1,100. This year’s Chili Cook Off winner was Jeremy “Styx” Carlson. The 50/50 raffle drawing winner was Mary Waha Deschampe and the bingo grand prizewinner was Marlene Allard. The Meat Bingo grand... READ MORE >
The Grand Portage Elders have enjoyed this fall by celebrating Grandparent’s Day with a barbecue and picnic at High Falls State Park. Many grandchildren and grandparents enjoyed a beautiful day with great food, weather, hiking, games and drumming provided by the Stonebridge Singers. Carol Hackett took the opportunity to take a picture of all the grandparents with their families. These... READ MORE >
