Adults and Aging
2-1-1 call centers are staffed 24/7 by trained Community Resource Specialists who quickly assess needs and refer callers to the help that they seek. Services are free and confidential. They offer information on a broad range of services, including:
- Food and housing support
- Mental health and substance abuse resources
- Legal assistance
- Youth programs
- Medical and dental clinics
- Job training opportunities
- Household items
and much more…..
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- 2-1-1
- 800-543-7709
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Serves Two Harbors and Silver Bay. Free, confidential tax preparation for low income and elderly individuals.
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- 218-595-0267 (Two Harbors)
- 218-226-3635 (Silver Bay)
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At Home Living-Cottage A At Home Living-Cottage B
828 13th Avenue 832 13th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616 Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-728-1189 Phone: 218-728-1189
*Primarily serve persons with mental health or brain injury diagnosis*
DRCC-Cedar DRCC-Burlington
421 4th Avenue 1531 15th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616 Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-722-8180
Maple View Adult Foster Care
1729 9th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-343-8853
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Provides information and education about Alzheimer’s disease and programs for family care providers, professionals, and community groups.
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- 218-733-2560
- 800-272-3900
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- 4960 Miller Trunk Highway
Suite 700
Duluth, MN 55811
Serving the people of the Arrowhead Region by providing local units of government and citizens groups a means to work cooperatively in identifying needs, solving problems and fostering local leadership. Also offers information on Medicare. Our vision is to have all people 60+ have access to supportive services and the choice to be independent, active and stay in their own homes as long as possible.
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- 218-722-5545
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- 221 West First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Affordable, nutritious meals for older adults are available at Lake View in Two Harbors (Monday-Friday), North Shore Area Partners in Silver Bay (Wednesdays), and the Finland Community Center on the third Monday of each month. Register through AEOA by calling 800-662-5711, ext. 6899.
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- 800-662-5711 ext. 6899
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- Silver Bay:
North Shore Area Partners
36 Shopping Center Road
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Two Harbors:
325 11th Avenue (located in Lake View Hospital)
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Finland:
Finland Community Center/Clair Nelson Center
6866 Cramer Road
Finland, MN 55603
Agate Bay Assisted Living, LLC
414 1st Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-834-6174
Barross Cottage Barross Cottage II
401 South Avenue 806 13th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616 Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-834-8018 Phone: 218-834-8098
Carefree Living
36 Bell Circle
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Phone: 218-226-3524
Waterview Shores
409 13th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-834-0849
https://monarchmn.com/the-waterview-shores/
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Class to improve your muscle tone, bone strength and balance. Adults 50+ are encouraged to attend.
Clair Nelson Center
6866 Cramer Rd
Finland, MN 55603
Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
North Shore Area Partners
36 Shopping Center
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Lake View Hospital
Bone builders is offered at Lake View Hospital in the solarium. For dates and times, please call 218-834-8725.
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Cardinal Comfort Care Cooperative is worker owned. Available services are as follows:
- Assistance with daily activities and living
- Independence at home
- Homemaking
- Meals
- End of life care with family support
- Respite care
- Transportation (available starting early 2024)
Phone
- 218-969-6183
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- 713 12th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
- susie@cardinalcomfortcare.com
This site is dedicated to providing aging consumers information about memory care, assisted living, senior living, 55+ living communities, and in-home care, a program that can help them maintain their independence and quality of life. This site also offers information to caregivers, including a resource center, starting a conversation with an aging adult, medical alert systems, hearing aids, caregiver burnout and a Medicare Guide.
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- 800-858-0653
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Volunteer service to assist elders in living independently. Services include:
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Care coordination
- Chores
- Light housekeeping
- Assistance with grocery shopping and delivery
- Friendly conversations and visits
- Education and community events throughout the year
- Evidenced-based programming, such as A Matter of Balance, Living Well with Chronic Conditions, Living Well with Diabetes
- Meals on Wheels-Delivered Monday through Friday from 11am and 1pm. Please call for guidelines and to register.
- Groceries to Go-There are three ways to access food: A volunteer will drive the participant to the grocery store to assist in shopping and then assist in bringing groceries to the door; a volunteer will drive the participant to the Two Harbors Area Food Shelf to access food and assist in bringing groceries to the door; a participant can call Community Partners on Mondays and Tuesdays to place their order, then a volunteer will do the grocery shopping and deliver groceries to the door on Wednesday. If you live in congregate care, groceries are left in the communal kitchen at the facility. Call or stop by Community Partners to register.
Community Partners also offers caregiver counseling, support groups, and respite care.
- Caregiver Support Group-Meets 2nd Monday of every month at the Community Partner’s office.
Phone
- (218) 834-8024
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- Community Partners
Community Center Building
417 South Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Provides persons who are deaf and hard of hearing, family members, agencies and the public general information, assistance, support services, mental health services and referrals. Specialized phone equipment available for those who qualify including phone amplifiers, ring signalers and TTD’s.
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- 800-657-3663 (voice or relay)
- 651-964-1514 (videophone)
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- Duluth Technology Village
11 East Superior Street, Suite 220
Duluth, MN 55802
Helps families and friends find information about community services for older people anywhere in the United States and its territories.
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- 1-800-677-1116
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In collaboration with AEOA, North Shore Area Partners is organizing freshly cooked meals at the Clair Nelson Center, Finland, on the third Monday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for persons age 60+. Cost is $4.50 per meal. During the meal, presentations will be offered on a variety of topics. Please contact Stacey, NSAP volunteer coordinator, at 218-353-1391.
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- 218-353-1391
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- Meals Served at:
Clair Nelson Center
6866 Cramer Road
Finland, MN 55603
Search for housing using filters such as distance from a certain point, amount of rent, number of bedrooms, building type, accessibility, and whether pets are allowed. You may also limit searches to subsidized housing or housing for seniors, persons with a disability or veterans.
Phone
- 612-522-2500
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- info@housinglink.org
- Adult Protection
To report suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect or financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, call the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) 844-880-1574 or http://www.mn.gov/dhs/reportadultabuse/. Reports are referred to local social workers that take appropriate action to provide safety. - Adult Foster Care
Adult Foster Care is a licensed home-like setting for adults who are unable to live on their own. Placements may be short-term, long-term or for respite care. - Blood Pressure Checks
Public Health Nurses perform blood pressure checks for elderly persons. Appointments are required. - MNCHOICES
Web-based application that is comprehensive and integrates assessment and support planning for Minnesotans who need long-term services and supports. MNCHOICES embraces a person-centered approach to ensure services meet each person’s strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. - Services to Seniors
Assessments and referrals to assist individuals age 65 and older to remain in their home, as well as recommendations for options outside of the home when necessary. Common services that people access include homemaking, nurse visits, medical alert systems, home delivered meals and transportation.
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- (218) 834-8400
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- 616 3rd Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
COMMUNITY FOOT CARE PROGRAM: Foot care is taking new clients! Receive foot assessment and treatment, which includes routine nail care, corn and callus management, and other hygienic and preventive maintenance care of the feet. Foot care is helpful for older adults as problems with the feet can be the first sign of a serious medical condition and minor irritants can lead to more serious infections if left untreated. $15 per visit out of pocket. This service is for Lake County residents ages 65+.
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- 218-834-8725
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- 325 11th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
- Rachel.Gischia@slhduluth.com
Cooperative Light and Power has partnered with local Girl Scout Troop 4251 to offer a community medical borrowing closet. Some items available include wheelchairs, commodes, shower chairs, crutches, knee scooters, walkers and canes. Community members can check out the items needed and return them when done. These items are available for short-term use. Simply use it, clean it, and return so the item is available for the next person that needs it.
Items can be picked up at Cooperative Light and Power during their regular business hours.
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- Cooperative Light and Power
1552 Hwy 2
Two Harbors, MN 55616
A web-based means of finding information about education, services for people with disabilities, senior services, waiver services, unemployment, housing/homelessness, health care, transportation, jobs and money management.
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- 800-333-2433 (Senior Linkage Line)
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North Shore Area Partners (NSAP) provides compassionate and confidential support for older adults age 60+ living in the heart of Minnesota’s North Shore, who wish to remain in their homes for as long as possible. Each year, NSAP coordinates over 60 volunteers to assist over 300 individual participants with a wide variety of services. As an Enrolled Provider for Alternative Care and Elderly Waiver, they provide the only access to chore, homemaking, and home health care for many clients in their service area. NSAP is committed to serving all residents regardless of their financial circumstances. NSAP provide services to the Beaver Bay, Silver Bay, Finland, Isabella, Little Marais communities and surrounding area. They also provide home care services to the Two Harbors and Schroeder areas.
Programs & Services
Home Care: Assessment & Intake, Financial & Benefits Consultation, Errands & Groceries, Light Housekeeping, Meal Prep, Laundry, Medication Set Up & Reminders, Non-Medical Nail Care, Personal Cares (i.e., hygiene, bathing, dressing).
Transportation: Local Errands, Medical Appointments.
Public Programming: Workshops, Senior Congregate Dining (Wednesdays from 11 am – 1 pm), Meals On Wheels Delivery, Coffee Connection (Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 am – 12 pm), Weekly Activities (Adult Coloring, Arts & Crafts, Games, & More!), RSVP Bone Builders (Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 – 10:30 am), Monthly Nail Care & Blood Pressure Clinics (Third Thursday 9 am – 3 pm | see additional info below) | Monthly Full-Service Foot Care Clinics
Care Navigation: Service Planning, Financial & Health Care Directives Resources, Home Safety Assessment, Paperwork Assistance, Information & Referrals, Resource Assistance & Advocacy, Veteran’s Benefits
Resources: Technology Support, Free Tax Preparation (VITA), Legal Kiosk, Medical Equipment Loan Closet
Caregiver Support: Monthly Caregiver & Grief Support Groups, Individual Meetings & Support, Caregiver Education, Respite Services & Friendly Visits
Nail Care & Blood Pressure Clinics: Offered the third Thursday each month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for adults age 55+. Nail care is offered by appointment only. Cost is $15 for toenail trim, $15 for fingernail trim or $20 for both. In-home nail care is also available at $25 Monday through Friday. Call 218-353-1449 to schedule an appointment. Individuals with certain conditions, such as diabetes, should call to schedule an appointment during our Full-Service Foot Care Clinics. Drop in blood pressure checks are offered the same day and are free of charge.
North Shore Area Partners Medical Equipment Loan Closet is a free public service for people needing personal care items such as walkers, canes, wheelchairs, commodes, and smaller pieces. Anyone can use the equipment if it’s available. NSAP’s hours are from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Monday through Thursday. Please call ahead if possible.
Phone
- (218) 226-3635
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- 36 Shopping Center
Silver Bay, MN 55614
- info@nsapartners.org
Group for people 55+ or retired. Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Mary MacDonald building. Come listen to speakers and enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack. Ongoing programing, including arts, games, and pool are offered.
Phone
- (218) 226-3048
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- Mary MacDonald Building
99 Edison Blvd.
Rooms 19 & 23
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Friendly Visits–Volunteer visits for area seniors who are homebound or alone and who want or need contact with the community. We offer a simple walk in the park with a companion, stories and a laugh with a new friend, or sharing a hobby.
Transportation
- Local Transportation-Volunteer supported program that provides rides to and from local services/events/meetings, running errands and local medical appointments.
- Long-Distance Rides are specifically provided for medical appointments. Volunteer long-distance drivers are reimbursed by Northwoods Partners; clients are asked to make a donation to help us to sustain this program.
- Grocery Delivery is available for people age 60+. Set up a store charge account and our volunteers will deliver your groceries right to your home. Groceries are delivered on Wednesdays.
Exercise Buddy Program– A trained volunteer will meet with you weekly in your home to help increase your strength, flexibility, and balance.
Community Exercise Group–Participants are led through a full body exercise routine that includes both seated and standing exercises. The program is designed give participants a safe and effective workout that will allow them to increase and maintain their flexibility, stability, and movement. Meets every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the basement of First Lutheran Church.
Men’s Memories & Movement Group–Share memories, stories, and life experiences over coffee & snacks and conclude each session with movement, light exercises to keep you active and help increase balance, range of motion and strength. Meets every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Ely Senior Center.
Matter of Balance Classes–Eight-week program that helps reduce the fear of falling and increases the activity levels of older adults.
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance is a balance training regimen designed for older adults and people with balance disorders. TJQMBB is a 12-week progressive learning course where participants learn an adapted 8 form Tai Chi routine that is intended to address common and potentially debilitating movement and balance issues.
Caregiver Consulting–Caregiver Consultants can provide family caregivers with useful information, skills and tools, as well as help with problem solving. The consultant’s role includes developing strategies for the caregiver to achieve a balanced lifestyle that allows for both providing care and maintaining their own health. The consultant will help identify the caregiver’s strengths and needs, develop a personalized caregiving plan with goals. Along the way, they offer problem solving, coaching, and ongoing support to help the caregiver reach their goals.
Northwoods Memory Care Program–We help guide you and your family through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia by providing resources and consultation to help reduce stress and increase family support.
Caregiver Support Groups–Provides an opportunity to connect with others, validate each other’s experiences, and ask for advice, find out about useful resources, and safely vent your frustrations. Meets 4th Thursday of the month, 10 a.m.-11:30am, at the Ely Senior Center.
Aging Mastery Program (AMP)-AMP is a fun and engaging education and behavior change incentive program for aging well. The AMP core curriculum covers 10 topics. The classroom experience is a mix of didactic and interactive learning with an emphasis on peer-to-peer interaction. When they graduate from AMP, participants have set goals for positive actions in many aspects of their lives such as exercise, nutrition, finances, advance care planning, community engagement, and healthy relationships.
Powerful Tools For Caregivers–An evidence-based educational series that is six weeks long and is designed to help unpaid family caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a relative or family friend. Caregivers learn self-care tools like reducing stress, improving self-confidence, managing time, goal setting, problem solving, communicating their feelings, locating helpful resources, and making tough decisions.
Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL)-The SAIL exercise class is a strength, balance, and fitness program for community dwelling older adults that meets two to three times per work for one hour.
ACT on Alzheimer’s–We bring dementia education to Ely in the form of newspaper articles, books, handouts, speakers, and a community conversation series. Check our calendar for upcoming educational opportunities.
REACH –Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health is an evidence-based caregiver consultation service. This program works one-on-one with caregivers to assess risk, assist with problem solving, provide skill building techniques, manage behavior changes and find time for themselves.
Caregiver Relief–We coordinate volunteer help for the person who cares for a chronically ill, home-bound loved one.
Volunteer Training–New volunteers receive a one hour, face-to-face orientation that explains our history, services, programs, policies, and procedures. Additional training may be provided to carry out specific services. Every quarter, we offer a themed Volunteer Social that provides an opportunity for socializing with other volunteers and continuing education on volunteering.
Tasty Tuesday-Join us at the Ely Senior Center to learn about healthy recipes, food preparation, and more! Participation is free and availability is limited. Class is typically the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Call 218-302-1778 for more information and to register.
Phone
- 218-365-8019
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- 328 West Conan Street
Ely, Minnesota 55731
- office@northwoodspartners.org
The Waterview Shores
409 13th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-834-8374
https://monarchmn.com/the-waterview-shores/
Minnesota Veterans Home
56 Outer Drive
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Phone: 218-353-8700
https://mn.gov/mdva/homes/silver-bay/
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A commodity supplemental food program for eligible people over 60 years of age. Pickup at Super One parking lot in Two Harbors and the Mary MacDonald building in Silver Bay. Delivery is the first Monday of the month.
Phone
- 218-727-5653, ext. 112 (Two Harbors residents)
- 218-226-3048 (Silver Bay residents)
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RSVP gives adults (55+) an opportunity to share their talents, wisdom and creativity through volunteer services at local nonprofit organizations and health care facilities. Volunteers provide services such as helping children read, advocating for senior health care issues, providing tourist information, friendly visiting and more. RSVP is an AEOA program that serves Lake and Cook counties.
Phone
- (218) 834-2280 ext 108
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- 2124 10th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616
The Senior Citizens’ Law Project is the place for you to go to get FREE information and confidential advice about elder law issues. The Seniors’ Project is for individuals who are at least 60 years of age and live in Lake, Cook, Carlton, Itasca, Koochiching, Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing and St. Louis counties. By getting legal advice when you need it, you can prevent and resolve legal issues, remain independent, avoid victimization, and make better planning decisions. The Senior’ Project cannot help you with criminal matters.
The Senior Citizens’ Law Project has a kiosk located within North Shore Area Partners (NSAP), Silver Bay. You will be able to research information and connect with an attorney or paralegal. The kiosk is available during NSAP’s normal business hours.
The Seniors’ Project can help you with:
- age discrimination
- contract disputes
- creditor harassment
- door-to-door sales people
- energy assistance
- family issues
- health care, including Medicare, Medical Assistance, Medigap insurance & HMO policies
- home repairs
- housing, including public housing
- landlord/tenant issues
- living wills
- nursing homes
- patient rights
- pensions
- planning for incapacity
- Power of Attorney
- Social Security
- social services
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- unemployment compensation
- Veterans’ benefits
- warranty enforcement
***criminal matters advice is not available***
Phone
- 218-623-8100
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- Kiosk Located in North Shore Area Partners
36 Shopping Center Road
Silver Bay, MN 55614
- info@lasnem.org
Minnesota Board on Aging’s free statewide information and assistance service. Aging in place, planning for the future, caregiving and understanding Medicare services are available.
Phone
- 1-800-333-2433
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- 227 W 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Sharps disposal options in Lake County
Lake View Medical Clinics in both Silver Bay and Two Harbors now accept needles, lancets and syringes (sharps) during business hours. Just check in with the registration office at either location.
Sharps must be placed in puncture-resistant plastic with leak-resistant sides and bottom, such as an empty laundry detergent bottle with a screw-on lid. Do not store them in glass bottles, aluminum cans or coffee cans. Label them as medical waste before bringing them in for disposal. See sharps disposal guidelines below.
Medical Sharp Drop off Locations in Lake County
- Lake View Silver Bay Medical Clinic, 50 Outer Dr., Silver Bay. Open Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Lake View Medical Clinic Two Harbors, 325 11th Avenue, Two Harbors. Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 pm.
- Lake County Recycling Center, Recycle Center Drive, Two Harbors. Open Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
SHARPS DISPOSAL GUIDELINES
| ITEM |
PROPER DISPOSAL |
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| Sharps | Sharps Disposal | Must be sealed in hard plastic container and labeled as medical waste |
| Epi-Pens (empty) | Sharps Disposal | MUST BE EMPTY, see liquid meds below |
| Insulin Pens (empty) | Sharps Disposal | MUST BE EMPTY, see liquid meds below |
| Pills | “Drug Take Back” bin in retail pharm | No liquids, no sharps, no aerosols |
| Liquid medications
(Includes insulin and epinephrine) |
Trash | Discharge into kitty litter, coffee grounds, or an orange first |
| Inhalers | Household hazardous waste | HHW at Lake County Recycle Center (closed in winter) or WLSSD in Duluth |
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- 1-800-772-1213
- 1-800-325-0778 (TTY)
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- US Bank Building
Suite 500
230 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
University for Seniors (US) is an association of older adults (50+) dedicated to lifelong learning and cultural enrichment. Programs include study groups, lectures, workshops, social activities, trips and more.
Phone
- 218-726-7637
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- 515 Darland Administration Building
1049 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
- usask@d.umn.edu
Community Partners (Two Harbors Area)
$15 suggested donation for rides to Duluth.
North Shore Area Partners (Silver Bay Area)
$15 suggested donation for rides to Two Harbors, $25 for rides to Duluth. Volunteer drivers will assist seniors 60+ years old with medical transportation.
Phone
- 218-834-8024 (Two Harbors)
- 218-226-3635 (Silver Bay)
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