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Submitted by Arlette Solom "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson The February Birthday Luncheon will be on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. If you are a member of Four Seasons Senior Center and have a February birthday your meal will be paid for by LSS. Please call in your reservation for your meal to 218-463-1331. The menu will be turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, veggies, bun and cherry cheese cake with whip cream. Bob & Sheila Winstead will be sharing of their...
Submitted by Arlette Solom "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson The February Birthday Luncheon will be on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. If you are a member of Four Seasons Senior Center and have a February birthday your meal will be paid for by LSS. Please call in your reservation for your meal to 218-463-1331. The menu will be turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, veggies, bun and cherry cheese cake with whip cream. Bob & Sheila Winstead will be sharing of their...
submitted by Arlette Solom "The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring." Bernard Williams The March Birthday of the Month Luncheon will be on Wednesday, March 16th at 11:30 a.m. A roast beef dinner and all the trimmings with birthday cake will be served. Please call 218-463-1331 if you are planning to attend. Call the day before or NO LATER than 9:30 a.m. the day of. The new LSS District manager, Carol DeMars, will be at the luncheon and available to answer any...
submitted by Arlette Solom "There is no surprise more magical than the surprise of being loved. It is the finger of God on (your) shoulder." Margaret Kennedy The Four Seasons Senior Center annual meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 13th at 9 a.m. Members are asked to attend to get a review of the past year and to hear of plans for the future. Your input is important. We are in need of two new board members to replace two members that are going off. If you are interested in becoming a board member, please call Thora at 463-1331. "The old...
Submitted by Arlette Solom "Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive good things and good people will be drawn to you." Mary Lou Retton The Diamond Tour to Mackinac Island is scheduled for Sunday, September 19-Saturday, September 25. If you are interested in going on this trip, please call Thora at Four Seasons 463-1331 for more information. "Tough times never last but tough people do." Robert H. Schiuller The Beltone Hearing Representative will be at the center on July 7th and 21st. Please call Dan at 218-681-1193 to set up your...
submitted by Arlette Solom "Kind words are jewels that live in the heart and soul and remain as blessed memories years after they have been spoken." Marvea Johnson The center is open Monday- Thursday 8-4 p.m. and Friday 8-1 p.m. The center is closed Saturday and Sunday. "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will." Vince Lombardi Quilting continues to be a busy activity at the center. Many volunteers are providing their time and talents in making quilts of...
submitted by Arlette Solom "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Thora, the center's director, has set up Thursday, February 4th from 12:30- 4:00 p.m. for volunteers that would like to come and cut quilting blocks, sew or tie. It will be a good time to visit. Snacks and coffee will be provided. For information call 463-1331 and talk with Thora. "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." Mahatma Gandhi Mark your calendars for Donut Days...
by Arlette Solom “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” William Arthur Ward The center hours are Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.– 4 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.– 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday the center is closed. “Remember there’s no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with logical end.” Scott Adams Donut Days in January at the center will be Monday, January 18th. If possible, please call in you orders to reserve this special treat. “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Mark Tw...
submitted by Arlette Solom “In seed time learn, in harvest teach, in winter enjoy.” William Blake Four Seasons Senior Center has returned to its regular hours. The center is opened Monday –Thursday 8:00-4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00-1:00 p.m. A mask is required, along with social distancing. The center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th and Friday, November 27th. “Winter forms our character and brings out our best.” Tom Allen Mark your calendars for Donut days in November. Monday, November 2nd and Monday, November 16th the center wi...
submitted by Arlette Solom "The greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not our circumstances." Martha Washington The following is from the Four Seasons Senior Center newsletter written by director, Thora Halvorson. "The Four Seasons Senior Center provides a place for senior citizens of Roseau and the surrounding areas to enjoy educational, social and recreational activities. The center also provides opportunities for seniors and volunteers their talents at various activities; to provide nutritional meal... Full story
submitted by Arlette Solom "Autumn is the season to find contentment at home by paying attention to what we already have." Unknown LSS continues to serve meals Monday - Friday 11- 12 noon. The menu is printed in the Roseau Times-Region weekly. You can call 463-1331 to reserve your meal to be picked up. There is no in-house dining at this time due to COVID-19. Please call in your reservation before 9:30 a.m. Meals-On-Wheels are delivered around 11:00 a.m. The food is catered by the Twin's Cafe in Badger. A special thank you to the volunteers who... Full story
submitted by Arlette Solom "Believe in your heart that you're meant to live a life full of passion, purpose, magic, and miracles." Roy T. Bennett The center continues to have Unique Boutique, our rummage room, open 9-1 p.m. Monday-Friday. You must wear a mask when entering at the west door to go into the rummage room. You can buy a mask at the center as well. Our craft area is also open. Many handmade items are on display. Quilts, table runners, potholders, wall hangings, and much, much more await your visit. "The greatest thing in the world...
submitted by Arlette Solom "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." Thomas A. Edison Director Thora Halvorson's statement: Due to the Coronavirus all activities have been cancelled or postponed for May. If things change so we don't have to stay at home then we will get everything scheduled again." Activities listed throughout this article are scheduled date and time when things go back to normal again. "Patience and tenacity are worth more than twice their weight of cleverness."...
submitted by Arlette Solom "The time is always right to do what is right." Martin Luther King, Jr. Four Seasons Senior Center has many voIunteers that give of their time and talents. Thank You to all who have found time in their busy schedules to share their talents. If you are interested in becoming a center volunteer, please call Thora at 218-463-1331. "Change the world by being yourself." Amy Poehler The Men's Bridge group meets at 5:00 p.m. every Wednesday at the center in the west room. SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) is the...
Submitted by Arlette Solom “Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none.” William Shakespeare For those of you who are wanting to learn more about Four Seasons Senior Center come and have the noon lunch with us between 11 – 12 noon. The meal is catered by Twin’s Café in Badger. If possible, call the day before to reserve your meal at 463-1331 or to request a meal through Meals-On-Wheels. The Roseau Times-Region prints the menu weekly for the center. “Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.” Theodore Roosevelt The center is a...
submitted by Arlette Solom “All our dreams come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” Walt Disney If you are wondering about the hours of Four Seasons Senior Center, it is open Monday – Thursday 9 – 4 p.m. and Friday 9 – 1 p.m. Our rummage room, Unique Boutique, is a special place to visit. So many community members have donated items to make your visit full of treasures to behold. Many one of a kind handmade items are on display waiting for your visit. Take time to stop in and see what has arrived and have a cup of coffee. “The biggest...
Submitted by Arlette Solom “No one can ever take your memories from you - each day is a new beginning, make good memories every day!” Catherine Pulsifer Four Seasons Senior Center is known for its delicious donuts. Mark your calendar for July when donuts will be made on the 8th, 19th and 29th. Are you wondering what the SAIL Program (Stay Active and Independent for Life) is all about? The class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. It is an exercise program designed to work on strength and balance. It is sponsored by RSVP (Re...
"Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people." Roy T. Bennett With the ending of summer and the coming of fall many are planning an outing around the Labor Day weekend. Be safe and enjoy your time with family and friends. As noted last month LSS is serving the noon meal from 11 - 12 noon. You are asked to call in to 463-1331 or come in to reserve your meal by 9:30 a.m. The Meals-On-Wheels program will provide deliveries around 11 a.m. Badger Twins Cafe continues to cater the meals. The...
“HAPPINESS is only real when shared. “Jon Krakauer As we enter the Christmas aeason we are blessed with so many moments to share happiness with family, friends and yes, even strangers. May it bring joy and peace to your heart. Starting December 4th the center will have new hours. Mondays-Thursdays the center will be open 9-4 p.m. and Fridays 9-1 p.m. We look forward to seeing more visitors-perhaps you will be one. A day trip is planned for Monday December 11th to see the Medora Musical Christmas in Grand Forks. We will be anxious to hear the...
“If you have nothing in life but a good friend you’re rich”. Michelle Kwan A reminder that the Lola hearing representative comes to the center on the 3rd Friday-September 15th. Please call the center 463-1331 for more details. The Beltone hearing representative is scheduled to come to the center on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month-September 6th and 20th. Again please call the center for more details 463-1331. “A friend is a gift you give yourself”. Robert Louis Stevenson A reminder to the membership of Four Seasons Senior Center - the mon...
“ Start each day with a grateful heart”. Author unknown The center, through the Lutheran Social Service meal program, serves a delicious lunch Monday-Friday. Meals are served at 11:45 a.m. We ask that you call 463-1331 by 9:30 a.m. to reserve your meal. Meals-On-Wheels are also available. Our Donut Day for the month of July will be on Monday, July 17th. Weight Watchers meet every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Four Seasons. Please note-Four Seasons Senior Center will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, July 3rd and July 4th. A reminder of the cen...
“How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these”. George Washington Carver. Have you stopped in lately to see what is happening at the Four Seasons Senior Center? April is full of activities and opportunities. Come on down and explore what is possible. Tuesday, April 4th from 4:30 - 7 p.m. the center is hosting a Baked Potato Bar. There will be baked potatoes and top...