Northwoods Partners News

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Northwoods Partners will host their 10^th Annual Health Aging Expo on Thursday October 10 from 9-3 at Amici’s Event Center (10 W. Pattison Street, Ely).  The Healthy Aging Expo is an event dedicated to Senior Adults’ Healthy Lifestyles, Education and Caregiver Support. 

This years Expo features a wide variety of presentations by area experts, including Dr. Joe Bianco presenting Healthy Approaches to Pain.  Michel Coyle, CEO Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital (EBCH) will address the Future of Aging in Ely. Dr. Crystal Chopp will present “Aging Gracefully Also Includes Taking Care of Your Smile”.  Sheri Cook & Laura Lussier from the Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss will talk about “Technology & Me: Using Technology to Improve Health, Safety & Quality of Life”, Michelle Moore & Autumn Cole “Get Fit! Get Happy!”, and Peter Heffen “Dementia Friendly Living”.  

Doors will open at 9am for vendor table viewing.  Pebble Spa will be offering FREE chair massages from 9-10am.  EBCH will be providing FREE flu shots throughout the day. Speakers will begin at 10am.  Your $5 admission will also cover Lunch.  Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your health & well-being!

Questions? Please contact Lisa Porthan at 365-8019

Northwoods Partners will be hosting the 10th annual Healthy Aging Expo (formerly Elder Expo Ely) on Thursday, October 10th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Amici’s Event Center.

This event is dedicated to Senior Adults’ Healthy Lifestyles, Education and Caregiver Support.

Doors open at 9:00 so participants can pick up their punch card and visit over a dozen vendor tables with information and a variety of resources.

The Expo will conclude with completed punch cards being drawn for door prizes.

Speakers will begin at 10 am. Lunch will be served.

Confirmed speakers include:

Michelle Moore, Heavy Metal Sports

Dr. Joe Bianco, Essentia Health

Michael Coyle, Ely Bloomenson Community Hospital

Dr. Crystal Chopp, Ely Family Dental

Peter Heffen, Age Well Arrowhead

Lighthouse for Vision Loss

Join Northwoods Partners as we host Kristin Parendo from the Senior Citizens Law Project
Topic: Senior Legal Issues
Tuesday, August 13th
1 pm – 3 pm
Ely Bloomenson Hospital Community Conference Room

Please RSVP to Northwoods Partners @ 218-365-8019

Congratulations 2019 Heart of Gold Recipients:  Candy Schindele, Joyce Favet, and Denise Norman

Candy Schindele goes above and beyond her paid position at Northwoods Partners.  She volunteers countless hours and always with a great attitude.  She is one of the most encouraging people I know and always has a smile and a good word for everyone.  She may be an employee of Northwoods Partners, but she gives of her time, her talents, and her love in so many ways.  We are blessed to have her on the team!

Joyce Favet has been a volunteer and donor for our organization for over six years.  She provides numerous long-distance rides as well as local transportation.  She continually goes over and beyond for the people she serves. She's always willing to make that extra stop or enjoy time visiting over lunch with her ride participant.  She treats everyone like family.  She is always eager to help and give.  She is truly a blessing to our community and our organization.

Denise Norman has supported the work of NP in numerous ways. She is a board member and has been a valuable Fundraising committee member & Outreach chair.  She has walked numerous miles putting up signs/flyers for events and program information. She's always jumping in and helping where needed. She serves many individuals in our community by providing rides to errands, church and social outings. We have been very grateful to have her on our board.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers, not only those mentioned above by name, but to all the wonderful men and women that proudly volunteer for Northwoods Partners.  They are all a blessing to our community and our organization!

All Volunteers are invited to Join Us

for a special event to celebrate our Volunteers and all the hard work they do for Northwoods Partners

Tuesday, April 9th, 2019

5-7pm

Grace Lutheran Church

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Great news! We completed our review with the Charities Review Council, and we're glad to report that we have met all of the Council’s Accountability Standards and have been awarded the “Meets Standards” seal.

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