Care Partners of Cook County

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Care Partners of Cook County Care Partners' mission is to support community members on the journey of aging and end-of-life.

Supportive Care on the Journey of Aging or Serious Illness:

Care Partners of Cook County provides vital support and services to help clients and their families address the transitions of aging, serious illness and end of life with safety, dignity, and confidence. Care Partners works in collaboration with the North Shore Health Care Foundation, Cook County North Shore Hospital, Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and other community service organizations.

You are invited to stop by the Care Partners office today, November 2, any time from 10am to 3pm to enjoy some cake, hel...
11/02/2026

You are invited to stop by the Care Partners office today, November 2, any time from 10am to 3pm to enjoy some cake, help us thank our Executive Director, Julie Wilson, for her amazing work in our community on behalf of older adults, and wish her well on her new venture! You're also welcome to say hello to our wonderful Interim Director Angela Nelson! We're located at 615 East Highway 61 in Grand Marais.

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11/02/2026

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Here's what's up at Care Partners this month - Care Partners - November 1, 2026

Care Partners is hiring! We're seeking a collaborative, mission-driven Executive Director to lead our organization’s str...
10/26/2026

Care Partners is hiring! We're seeking a collaborative, mission-driven Executive Director to lead our organization’s strategy, operations, finances, fundraising, programs, and community engagement. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will strengthen partnerships, guide staff and volunteers, and advance CPCC’s support for individuals and families navigating aging, caregiving, serious illness, and end-of-life planning. Benefits include health insurance, employer-supported SIMPLE IRA, and meaningful community impact. To apply, submit a rĂ©sumĂ© and cover letter describing your interest in the role and relevant experience to Care Partners Board President Terri Nelson at [email protected] by November 30, 2026. View or download the complete job posting from our website: www.carepartnersofcookcounty.org.

There’s still time to register for our free October 28 Lunch & Learn class, “Understanding POLST.”  Geriatrician and for...
10/23/2026

There’s still time to register for our free October 28 Lunch & Learn class, “Understanding POLST.” Geriatrician and former Sawtooth Mountain Clinic provider Dr. Kurt Farchmin will tell us about this powerful and often misunderstood advance planning document. He’ll walk us through the form step by step, explaining what it means, why it's important, and how to work with your medical provider to complete it. Dr. Farchmin will also touch on the crucial role of advance planning documents from a medical provider’s perspective. The class meets from noon to 1pm and can be attended in person (a free light lunch is provided) or online via Zoom. Register here: https://cche.app.neoncrm.com/event-detail?event=1355.

The journey of Care Partners has followed a serendipitous course from its beginnings. Each of the many volunteers, staff...
10/13/2026

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 this organization. As we have grown and evolved over the past 11-plus years (over 20 years since our conception), we have seen so much compassion poured into this community, as well as respect and care for our elders – the most “experienced” among us!

As nature ushers in a time of transition around us, Care Partners is also entering a new season which we trust will reflect the newness and creativity that flow so abundantly in this community. After 5 years at the helm of Care Partners, our Executive Director Julie Wilson will be moving on to serve the elders of our north shore community in a new capacity beginning in November. Julie has brought infectious enthusiasm, creativity, compassionate and effective leadership, a gift for establishing and strengthening community partnerships, and a huge heart to her work at Care Partners.

Angela Nelson, Care Partners Dementia Specialist / Care Coordinator, will serve as our Interim Executive Director until the position is permanently filled. Angela brings extensive knowledge and experience through her work across aging services, and she will be a great asset to our team and the community during this transition. We are grateful for her, for the commitment of our dedicated board, staff, and volunteers, and – as always - for the continued support of our incredible community.

Everyone is invited to stop by the Care Partners office on Monday, November 2nd between 10am and 3pm to enjoy light refreshments and join us in wishing Julie well on her new venture. Watch the Care Partners website and local media for an Executive Director job posting coming soon.

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Here are the events and activities for October - Care Partners of Cook County - October 6, 2026

What an extraordinary day at our Caregiver Retreat today! The weather was perfect, as was the spirit! What a cherished e...
09/30/2026

What an extraordinary day at our Caregiver Retreat today! The weather was perfect, as was the spirit! What a cherished event each year! Special thank you to the Grand Marais Lions Club for partially funding this event. And to our hosts… Rochelle and team at Skyport Lodge & Raven Rock Grill and our breakout station hosts… Al Trippel and Dorothy Broomall - rocks from the shore… Ann Russ and her musical instruments helping us to recognize and sing along with the birds, to Barbara Platnick for breathing tools… and Allysen Healy for soothing watercolors. It was such a lovely day! Thank you volunteers and staff💙

Wednesday, 9/30 is our Annual Caregiver Retreat and our office will be closed to spoil Caregivers!  A big thank you to S...
09/29/2026

Wednesday, 9/30 is our Annual Caregiver Retreat and our office will be closed to spoil Caregivers! A big thank you to Skyport Lodge & Raven Rock Grill for hosting us and to Grand Marais Lions Club and Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging Title IIIE funds for funding this special event!

Address

PO Box 282, 615 E Highway 61
Grand Marais, MN
55604

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

(218) 387-3788

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