Traveling to Alaska is easier than you think! Find out when to go and the top things to do while you are there. Please join us for Refire! Monday, April 30th. Alan and Sharon Finifrock will share about “Travel to Alaska,” and will give tips to folks interested in traveling on their own or with the help of experienced travelers. Please pre-register by calling 218-879-9238. Space is limited. Further details below.

What: Refire! Luncheon
When: April 30, 2018
Where: The Public House
214 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton
Time: Noon – 1:15 PM
Cost: $7 for age 55+; $10 for all others
Everyone is welcome.

Menu: Zucchini and Italian sausage lasagna. Meal served with Italian salad, and chef’s choice dessert. ... See more

Carlton County’s jail is one of the oldest in the state. It has a lot of wear and tear, many aspects are outdated, and overcrowding is an issue, forcing many inmates to be housed in outlying counties. Please join us for Refire! Monday, April 23rd. Sheriff Kelly Lake will share about the Carlton County Jail & Criminal Justice Planning Study, why it is important, and what is next. Please pre-register by calling 218-879-9238. Space is limited. Further details below.

What: Refire! Luncheon
When: April 23, 2018
Where: The Public House
214 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton
Time: Noon – 1:15 PM
Cost: $7 for age 55+; $10 for all others
Everyone is welcome.

Menu: Tender beef stroganoff with noodles. Meal served with Caesar salad, garlic breadstick, and dessert. ... See more

Eating well is important at any age, but even more so for older adults because nutritional needs change. Please join us for Refire! Monday, April 16th. Lisa Kuhlman, R.D. and Jean Maslowski, R.D. from Community Memorial Hospital, will share about “Nutrition,” and the part it plays in your health, quality of life, and vitality. Please pre-register by calling 218-879-9238. Space is limited. Further details below.

What: Refire! Luncheon
When: April 16, 2018
Where: The Public House
214 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton
Time: Noon – 1:15 PM
Cost: $7 for age 55+; $10 for all others
Everyone is welcome.

Menu: Tater tot hot dish, made from scratch. Meal served with seasonal salad and dessert. ... See more

Lifelong learning as we age benefits both mind and body. Please join us for Refire! Monday, April 9th. Tess Dandrea, Customized Training and Continuing Education Representative, will share about “College for Seniors” at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. Please pre-register by calling 218-879-9238. Space is limited. Further details below.

What: Refire! Luncheon
When: April 9, 2018
Where: The Public House
214 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton
Time: Noon – 1:15 PM
Cost: $7 for age 55+; $10 for all others
Everyone is welcome.

Menu: Broccoli Chicken Alfredo with penne. Meal served with chef’s choice salad, garlic bread, and dessert. ... See more

The Cloquet Community Garden provides Cloquet with an area for the growth of community, mind, body, and food. Please join us for Refire! Monday, March 26th. Ali Bilden-Camps, United Way Executive Director and Community Garden Volunteer, will share about “Cloquet Community Garden: Growing Together.” Please pre-register by calling 218-879-9238. Space is limited. Further details below.

What: Refire! Luncheon
When: March 26, 2018
Where: The Public House
214 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton
Time: Noon – 1:15 PM
Cost: $7 for age 55+; $10 for all others
Everyone is welcome.

Menu: Lemon pepper white wine broiled Alaskan Pollock with tartar sauce. Meal served with rice pilaf and garden salad. Chef’s choice dessert. ... See more

Come hear tips and strategies to tackle a lifetime’s worth of “stuff” - advice and ideas to help you through the downsizing process. Please join us for Refire! Monday, March 12th. Kim Schlichting, Owner at Live Simply with Kim, will speak on “Downsizing 101: Moving on to the Next Chapter.” Please pre-register by calling 218-879-9238. Space is limited. Further details below.

What: Refire! Luncheon
When: March 12, 2018
Where: The Public House
214 Chestnut Avenue, Carlton
Time: Noon – 1:15 PM
Cost: $7 for age 55+; $10 for all others
Everyone is welcome.

Menu: Corned beef dinner with cabbage and potatoes. Meal served with bread and dessert. ... See more

Volunteer opportunities through RSVP:
• Deliver Smiles on your Lunch Break – Pick up and deliver meals to shut-ins on your daily lunch hour. Commitment approximately one hour per week. Substitutes also needed. Various locations.
• Group Respite Assistance – Give caregivers a break. Seeking volunteers to occasionally substitute as support assistants at a group respite program. Flexible schedule.
• Making Music – Local hospital is seeking volunteer(s) to play piano 30 minutes, one morning per week. Commitment and time frame flexible.
• Medicare Coach – Seeking volunteers interested in learning about Medicare and sharing that info with others, either one-on-one or helping at events. Full training and support provided. Time commitment flexible.
• Time to Shop – Local assisted living facility seeking volunteers to go shopping with residents. Flexible schedule. ... See more