The journey of Care Partners has followed a serendipitous course from its beginnings. Each of the many volunteers, staff, board members, community leaders, clients, and organizational partners we’ve been privileged to encounter along the way have left their mark on
UPDATE! The rain stayed away, the frozen custard was delicious, the band sounded great, friends and neighbors enjoyed lovely conversation, the beautiful quilt went to a good home…and thanks to your generosity, more than $6,700 was raised to support Care
All of Cook County is encouraged to participate in the Grand Portage Alzheimer’s Awareness Walk on Saturday, September 12th! For the past several years an additional Walk was offered in Grand Marais – this time we’re all walking together to
Do you have a heart for walking alongside people living with memory loss, and the family and friends who lovingly provide care for them? Care Partners is looking for a compassionate Dementia Specialist/Care Coordinator to offer guidance, encouragement, and practical
Thanks to the overwhelming success of last year’s Intergenerational Pen Pal pilot program, plans are now underway to continue the program for the 2026-2027 school year! The program is a collaboration between Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School’s fourth grade classes and
We are thrilled to report that our first-ever Intergenerational Pen Pal program – developed in partnership with Sawtooth Mountain Elementary teachers Emily Olsen and TJ Long – was a huge hit! The project began as a pilot program in October
We’re excited to announce that the 2026 raffle quilt has been completed and is on display at Drury Lane Books until August 29th! “Waawaate” (Northern Lights – Joyful Dancing Spirits) is another amazing creation from quilt artists Carol Morgen and
Reframe Aging Roundtable – Care Partners’ monthly community conversation about aging and ageism – has moved to a new time and location. The discussion now takes place on the third Monday of each month from 12:15-1:45pm at The Hub (10
The season of challenging winter weather is upon us! Although our office is typically open from 10am to 3pm, Monday through Friday, we may need to close the office – or close early – due to inclement weather. Our staff
Care Partners Grief Group takes place on the 3rd Monday of each month from 5-6:30pm at the Care Partners offices, 615 East Highway 61 in Grand Marais. The Grief Group is facilitated by Care Partners Executive Director Julie Wilson, and