Ecumen Lakeshore

12/01/2025

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Toni the Turkey and Heather from Life Enrichment visited throughout the building to spread Thanksgiving joy.

11/26/2025

From November 1–24, our community came together to collect food donations, and we’re thrilled to share that we reached a grand total of 623.8 pounds!

All donations were delivered to Second Harvest Northland, whose motto inspires us: “Let’s Make This Season a Thanksgiving for All.”

Last year, we collected 450 pounds, so we’re celebrating a big increase this year thanks to the generosity of our residents, families, and team members.

What will next year bring? We can’t wait to find out! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and helped make a difference.

11/20/2025

Ecumen Lakeshore was thrilled to host “Coffee with a Cop” featuring Officer Josh Aubart and his K9 partner, Vili!

During their visit, we learned about the extensive training required to work with a K9, the daily responsibilities of caring for one, and the unique experiences that come with having a K9 partner. Josh answered many questions and gave us a firsthand look at what it’s like to have Vili by his side.

A big thank you to the Duluth Police Department for sharing your time and talents with us—and for giving our community such a memorable experience!

11/20/2025

We celebrated Shelly, Dining Assistant for her 15 years of service at Ecumen Lakeshore.

Shelly brings her smile and her laughter to every table she serves whether it be our residents, team members or guests of Lakeshore. Thank you, Shelly, we are so glad you said you were looking forward to 15 more!

11/19/2025

Our residents, guests and team members are encouraged to share what they are thankful for at Ecumen Lakeshore as we approach Thanksgiving! Feel free to share when you are here. 🫶

11/17/2025

We kicked off deer season and the cooler weather with a Chili Bar Social! Staff and residents enjoyed spending time together while savoring chili with all the fixings and warm cornbread—true comfort food that warms the soul. And of course, deer hunting at its best happens right here at the Ecumen Hunting Shack. After all, “What happens at the shack, stays at the shack.”

11/11/2025

Today we gathered to honor the incredible veterans within our community with a heartfelt program and a delicious meal. Our guests enjoyed BBQ ribs, baked potatoes, glazed carrots, and rolls, followed by a choice of French Silk or Berry Pie for dessert.

We were proud to recognize and honor each of our veterans, sharing their branch of service and years served—a small way to show our deep gratitude for their dedication and sacrifice.

We also included a Missing Soldier Table as a solemn reminder of those who are unable to be with us today but will never be forgotten.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this Veterans Day celebration so special.

11/04/2025

Throughout October, we collected candy donations for a special community project — and thanks to everyone’s generosity, we received 168.73 pounds of candy!

With the help of many wonderful Ecumen Lakeshore residents, we assembled 549 treat bags for the children at Lester Park Elementary. Our Life Enrichment team delivered the candy the day before Halloween so every student could enjoy a sweet treat from Ecumen.

We hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween! Thank you to all who donated and helped bag the candy — your kindness and teamwork are always so appreciated.

10/29/2025

We held our first Ecumen Lakeshore Pumpkin Walk Rally last week, an idea inspired by our wonderful volunteer (and talented harp player) John Hinners.

Participants visited four pumpkin stations, collecting a stamp at each stop to earn a slice of delicious pumpkin pie. Along the walk, they enjoyed fun and informative pumpkin facts posted along the route.

Everyone had two hours to complete the course, and those who finished turned in their stamped pumpkin cards for a chance to win a whole pumpkin pie at the end of the event.

10/27/2025

10/15/2025

We’re thrilled to give a huge shoutout and congratulations to our team members who play on the Duluth East Girls Soccer Team, as well as to our very own Rehab Director Sharon Lahti and the Esko Girls Soccer Team, for making it to the State Soccer Tournament!

A special congratulations to Coach Lahti for being named Section 7A Coach of the Year—what an incredible honor!

Team Members from Duluth East:
-Jordin Flohaug – Goalie and RA on our Shores Team
-Anya Holmstrom – Dining Assistant
-Ella Holsinger – Dining Assistant
-Hannah Simonson – Team Manager and Dining Assistant, part of our Culinary Team

We’re so proud of you all and wish both teams the best of luck at State! You've got a whole community cheering you on!

10/15/2025

Touching the hearts of many through his artistry at the piano, Reed Tetzloff gave a wonderful concert before departing northern Minnesota. Originally from Minneapolis and now based in New York, Reed has thrilled audiences around the world since his Lincoln Center concerto debut at Alice Tully Hall in 2012.

We were fortunate to experience his remarkable performance in the chapel at Ecumen Lakeshore. The concert was generously sponsored by Matinee Musicale.