FiftyNorth Senior Center

09/07/2026

The Garden Buds (volunteer crew) have kept the FiftyNorth courtyard looking lovely all summer. We’re rolling into the fall season and some fun surprise additions are in the works! - stay tuned! Monarch photo 9/7/26

09/05/2026

Come on down! Riverwalk market is hopping! We’re here to meet & greet till 1:00pm.

09/04/2026

Thanks to Jim and Liz Pence for sitting down with Rich Larson to talk about FiftyNorth's possible merge with the Northfield Area Family YMCA. Jim and Liz are active members and volunteers who see new possibilities for the adults in our community - better together.

Jim and Liz Pence from FiftyNorth discuss the potential merger with the Northfield Area Family YMCA.

09/03/2026

“They wanted me to cover furniture!!!” 😱🛋️

The Used‑A‑Bit Shoppe in Riverwalk Mall is a Northfield treasure run by a crew of FiftyNorth volunteers who love giving good stuff a new life. We’re also lucky to have Carleton work-study students, like Catherine, as part of our team!

When she started nearly 4 years ago, Catherine had only ever worked with people her own age. But on her first day, Catherine met Bev, Marie, and Dolores, extraordinary women with decades of life experience. “I was nervous, trying to learn everything and make sure I did a good job.”

That night, she got a text: “Can you cover furniture by yourself tomorrow?”

😲😲😲
Cover… what?
Sit at the register?
Guard a couch?

Catherine had no idea what to expect, but she bravely showed up. Thankfully, “covering furniture” meant minding the furniture side of the shop. 😮‍💨 Today, Furniture is one of her favorite places.

Catherine grew from a shy student into a self-confident graduate with sharp communication skills and an extended family from Used-a-Bit who love her. 💙💜

Her friends at Carleton were jealous of her amazing workstudy job. Every year when Catherine could have switched to another job, she didn’t. She never even looked.

“Everyone who works here is what kept me coming back,” she says. “It’s been such a unique experience. I wouldn’t have traded it for anything.”

Catherine is now a community volunteer. Stop by and say “hello.” 👋 Whether she’s in furniture, at the cash register, or in the aisles, we guarantee she’s got it covered! (pun intended...)👍

📸Catherine Zons, Carleton Class of 2026

📍 624 Water Street, Northfield
🕒 Tues–Sat, 10–5
📞 507-645-1399

09/02/2026

FiftyNorth & Northfield YMCA: We'll be better together -- editorial 9/2/26 Marlais Brand is the executive director of FiftyNorth and Tyler Powell is the president and CEO of the Northfield Area Family YMCA https://issuu.com/fiftynorth/docs/marlais_brand_and_tyler_powell_editorial_9-2-26

09/01/2026

Such a wonderful night celebrating author & FiftyNorth member, Jeff Sauve, and the launch of his new book, Wheels of Murder! Thank you to our community for joining us in great conversation, book signings, and a thrilling look into Minnesota’s past.

09/01/2026

FiftyNorth welcomed fall a little early on Friday with watercolor! Our members had a wonderful time learning new techniques and painting vibrant autumn landscapes with instructor Allison Albright. Check out their beautiful finished work!

08/29/2026

Back-to-school excitement isn’t just in the air for local grade schoolers. FiftyNorth friends Marie Gery and Kay Brown were in the studio today, preparing ads for their September events!

08/25/2026

A special thank you to FiftyNorth Board member Jerry Johnson for sharing his bountiful garden vegetables. From Jerry’s garden, to his truck, to our lobby, and finally to members’ tables—all in the same day. A true grower’s generosity.

08/21/2026

We are looking forward to co-hosting the book launch with Rice County Historical Society. See you next Friday at FiftyNorth - room 103.