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  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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Memory Care Corner

In February, MAMLN partnered with the Living at Home Block Nurse Program in Granite Falls and brought The Remember Project to our area. We heard very positive comments from those who participated. On Thursday, March 24, a third short play entitled, “In the Garden” will be performed. This play is set in the home of Arthur Monsetin where his three grown children have gathered after the death of their mother. They have come to try to decide a course of action for their beloved father who is struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. At times Arthur may wander off, lash out in anger or forget the names of his grandchildren. At other times he is lucid, funny, and wise. Each of Arthur’s children has a very different view about what is best, yet one thing is clear: their love for their father will guide the way.

Kilowatt Community Center

Healthy Tip of the Week: A sore throat is most often caused by a viral infection, which usually resolves on its own. But the scratchiness is uncomfortable, and swallowing worsens the irritation.

Yansi Flores

Yansi Flores, Shelby Mortenson and Janessa Bakkelund, YME girls basketball team seniors. Photo Submitted .

Hanley Falls families have opportunity for Easter Bunny to make visit

Last year, the Cottonwood Community Foundation came up with an idea to create an opportunity for families in Cottonwood and Hanley Falls to purchase already-assembled Easter eggs that would be hidden around their lawns for children to find on Easter morning. “It was kind of a last-minute thing that we threw together last year, and we sold around 1,000 eggs,” says Community Foundation member Tam French.

The Remember Project’s 3rd in a three part series of video plays

Granite Falls Living at Home Block Nurse Program (GF-LAH/BNP) The Granite Falls Living at Home Block Nurse Program (GF-LAH/ BNP) is pleased to announce the upcoming virtual performance of “In the Garden,” the third in a three part series of plays being presented by the Remember Project. The event will be held on Thursday March 24th from 1-3:00 PM.

Mild temperatures settling in

It is wonderful to see some mild temperatures finally settling-in across the state of Minnesota! We did see some light snow move-in Sunday night into early Monday morning as a weak disturbance pushed across the region. Across parts of northern Minnesota into Wisconsin, one to three inches of snow fell. Everyone keeps asking me if this will be the last snow for the season? Like many of you, I am anxious to put away the winter coats, gloves, scarves, show blowers, and shovels. However, I never say never to snow until early May when historically the real threat for snow is over for our part of the region. There is some good news as the 8 to 14 Day Outlook is calling for above normal temperatures for the southern-half of the state, and near normal temperatures for the northern-half of Minnesota. Even if we see normal temperatures, we would see the mid to upper 30s and lower 40s for that part of the state by the end of the month. I don’t think too many would complain about those temps!

Pet therapy volunteers needed

Carris Health - Rice Hospice is looking for friendly, lovable dogs and their owners to join the volunteer pet therapy program. The training involves a three-step process that starts with temperament evaluations of the dogs on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 at Rice Memorial Hospital. If approved for the program, the owner will attend hospice volunteer training on Tuesday, May 3 and Thursday, May 5, followed by canine training and therapy dog certification Friday – Sunday, May 13 – 15.

Beyond Reason

Sometimes people ask me how I stay ahead of the news. Well, I have many trusted sources but I’ve been reading one publication in particular for longer than all the others. The periodical both informs and entertains. Its prose is simple and clear, but not without style. Their news stories cut to the chase. There is a focus on the natural world. And their puzzles keep me razor sharp. That’s why I still read Highlights magazine.