As part of their ongoing Workshop Series for Older Adults, the Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Center is hosting Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging and Legal Services of Northwest for an informational session on The File an important summary record keeping system for: 1) Financial Information 2) Investment & Insurance and 3) Legal Documents. This record provides a format for planning and discussions with loved ones in the event of emergency or death.

As we grow older, we do not always find the time or desire to put “our affairs in order”. Join us for a conversation around proven ways to collect and organize this information. The File is an important collection of important document descriptions that will aid our loved ones access and directions on where and how to find access to these sources of important information.

The Workshop will be held Wednesday April 23, 2025 Noon- 1:30 pm at the Clearbrook Leonard Senior Center located on Main Street in Clearbrook. Join us as we open the conversation around how we put The File together, for ourselves and our loved ones.
Come early and enjoy lunch with our guest speakers at 11:00 am. Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging is sponsoring a FREE lunch. Limited to the first 50 reservations. Reservations required by April 21. Call and leave a message at 218-776-3154.

Our final workshop offering on April 24, 2025. “IPhone & IPad Basics” at the Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Center from 12:00- 1:30 pm. This workshop is specific to Apple mobile devices and the IOS operating system. Learners are encouraged to bring their Apple device to the workshop, as we will being doing hands on activities to build your confidence in using your Apple devices. Learners will find out about using touch gestures and discover common apps. A primary objective of this workshop is for learners to increase their confidence in their ability to use their devices easily and safely!
All workshops have been professionally designed with easy to understand instructions and hands-on activities, where everyone learns something new. The tips and tricks sections have surprised even individuals who are very digital literate. Come join us for a fun way to learn new skills!
Free Digital Literacy One on One mentoring is offered Thursday afternoons on April 17 and April 24 at 1:30 pm. Bring your device, your questions, concerns or issues and let us help you find the answers! Questions? Email us at: ClearbrookSeniorCenter@gmail.com.
These workshops and mentoring are funded through a national grant awarded to the Clearbrook-Leonard Senior Center in collaboration with the National Council on Aging and AT&T.

Prior to serving here on Lake of the Woods, Ken served in South Carolina at a Calvary Chapel Church as Administrative Pastor for 7 years, as Headmaster/Elementary Principal of a Christian School for 2 years, and as Instructor and Athletic Trainer at a Christian College for 7 years.

He grew up on a dairy farm by Mille Lacs Lake and met his wife, Linda, at Bethel College. He and Linda have two children – Erin [daughter] and Ethan [son].

Joshua 1:9 – Verse

Men of all ages come and join us for a meal, a time of fellowship and worship. Ken will challenge us to Be Men of God.

Featuring:
Guest Speaker Elyse Totland from the Northwoods Battered Women’s Shelter, access to free university & community resources, free raffle prizes – gift baskets from Splash Xpress, Netzer’s Floral, Bemidji Boardwalk, Hatchet House & more! Plus opportunities to share your story within a safe space. Contact Support Within Reach at 218-444-9525 for more info. Event website: https://pkorpi6.wixsite.com/take-back-the-night

*In case of rain or inclement weather, the fundraiser will be moved to May 17th*

Bio From Flyer:
My name is Jason Riggs, and I am the elected Beltrami County Sheriff. I was born in Bemidji but grew up and graduated high school in Deer River, MN. I enlisted in the United States Navy in 1990 where I served until 1995. I enlisted in the MN Army National Guard from 1996 to 2001. I am a graduate of the Hibbing and Range Technical College for Law Enforcement. I started my MN law enforcement career in 2000. I moved back to this area in 2002. I was the Chief of Police for the City of Blackduck from 2002 to 2004. I have worked for the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office since 2004. My wife Kate (of 27 years) and I have 6 children varying in ages from 25 down to 8. I consider myself a servant leader and have devoted my life to public safety and the communities in which I work and live. I enjoy Hockey, Archery, Hiking, Camping, Hunting and Fishing.