Cook County Public Health and Care Partners of Cook County will host a special BONUS Age-Friendly Community Forum on Wednesday, February 14 at the YMCA from 11:30am - 1pm. Learn more about this community-driven effort aimed at enhancing the quality of life for all ages, and share YOUR perspective on the joys and challenges of aging in Cook County. No pre-registration required!  Learn more about Age Friendly Cook County

Grand Portage Elderly Nutrition and Care Partners will host "Health Care Directives and Long Term Planning" at 4:30pm on Monday, February 26 at the Elderly Nutrition Program, 73 Upper Road in Grand Portage. Kathy Reeves, retired RN, and Hilja Iverson, Social Worker at North Shore Health will walk participants through the forms and answer questions. A light supper is included. For more info, please reach out to Care Partners or contact the Elderly Nutrition Program at (218) 475-2655 or [email protected].

Cook County HRA Executive Director Jason Hale joins us to discuss the role of the HRA as well as the ever-evolving outlook for older adult housing in Cook County. We will meet via Zoom so let your friends and neighbors know we’ve got room for everyone!  This FREE monthly series is presented in partnership with Cook County Higher Education.  Register for February 28 Zoom & Learn

Help some not-quite-perfect pottery and other "seconds" from local artists find a good home. Your donation in any amount pays for the treasures you find - and proceeds from the Second Chance Art Sale will benefit Care Partner's work to support community members on the journey of aging and end-of-life. Many thanks to our wonderful artist friends for their generosity! 

Care Partners is excited to collaborate with the Grand Marais Art Colony as part of their 2024 theme of Art + Embodiment, and to welcome Instructor Erin Rafferty-Bugher! Erin will lead three free events in August that explore the Art of Health through the topic of Memory Care. These events are made possible by a special Art Colony grant provided by the North Shore Health Care Foundation! Visit the Grand Marais Art Colony "Upcoming Classes" page for more info!

Memory Cafe: Weaving Memories Together
Thursday, August 15th | 1-2:30pm | The Hub

Erin will join us at the August Memory Cafe, a monthly gathering for people experiencing dementia and the family and friends who care for them. She'll lead us through a simple, hands-on weaving activity where loved ones will together create an artistic memento.  

HeArt of the Caregiver
Friday, August 16th | noon-2pm | Studio 21

This session is open to anyone who finds themselves in a caregiving role, whether caring for loved ones near or far. Participants will share lunch together followed by an art activity using mixed media and various art materials to create their own fabric heart. As we create, we'll gently explore needs for personal support, reprieve and respite from the daily ongoing demands of caregiving.

Avoiding Practitioner Burnout: Resiliency Trees
Saturday, August 17th | 9am-noon| Studio 21

This experiential-based hands on workshop invites any area practitioners working in healthcare and caregiving spaces to explore personal resilience and strength. Whether you are a social worker, a physician, a therapist, or working in physical or occupational therapy, this session is for you.