2012 Community Profile - Chamber Organizer

throughout Grand Forks, frozen meals,
Meals on Wheels, foot care, medication
setup, and others. For older adults
who are still quite active, the GFSC
has a wide array of activities, volunteer
opportunities, and trips. The Resource
department of the GFSC connects
older adults to services in the community
which prolong the time these
adults can remain in their homes.
Parkwood Senior Living
Parkwood Senior Living is a 172-unit
senior living facility owned by Altru
Health System and located on the
Altru campus. Parkwood offers residents
a variety of services from which
to choose, including independent living
private apartments, assisted living,
basic care, and adult day services.
Parkwood maintains 132 independent
living/assisted living apartments and
40 basic care studio apartments. Each
service offers its own special touch to
make life more enjoyable and provides
residents the opportunity to renew
old friendships and make new ones.
Apartments feature a kitchenette and
private bathroom.
Parkwood’s assisted living, basic care,
and adult day services are registered
with the State of North Dakota. The
assisted living program gives residents
and their families the peace of mind
of knowing that caring Parkwood staff
are available 24 hours a day to provide
security as well as supportive and preventive
health care. Residents live in
their own smoke-free apartment where
their right to privacy, choice, dignity
and individuality are emphasized.
Music, Theater & Ballet
The University of North Dakota’s music
department and the Greater Grand
Forks Symphony often host local and
visiting musicians and offer a variety
of musical events. There are choral
groups, including a local Children’s
Choir and Master Chorale; a steel
drum band; wind ensembles; and a
full symphony orchestra.
The Alerus Center and the Ralph Engelstad
Arena have both hosted many
nationally known performers, including
Tim McGraw, Brittany Spears, Sugarland
and Carrie Underwood. Worldclass
performances by musicians and
theater groups can be found at the
Chester Fritz Auditorium and the North
Dakota Museum of Art.
The Grand Forks area has a long
history of public theater. The Firehall
Theater, the Empire Arts Center and
UND’s Burtness Theater all host a variety
of performances every year. In East
Grand Forks, the Community Performing
Arts Center offers both school and
community performances. Whether
your preference is a musical, drama or
comedy, you’ll find something to your
taste right here in the Grand Cities. If
you want to be a part of the fun, and
not just watch, there are opportunities
for all ages. From grade school
through high school, area youth have
the opportunity to participate in the
Summer Performing Arts (SPA) program.
An eight-week summer arts
program, SPA produces a number of
theatrical performances each year. For
more experienced actors, the Firehall
Theater holds a number of performances
each year, with auditions open
to anyone, while the Crimson Creek
Collegiate Players offer young adults
the opportunity to participate in a number
of shows each summer.
If dance is what you’re looking for,
Grand Forks is home to the North
Dakota Ballet Company, which offers
performances as well as classes for
all ages. Dance etc! has been providing
Dance education for the Grand
Forks community for 53 years. They
offer classes in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, and
hip hop. Dancers also perform at
two yearly recitals, and many events
throughout the community.
Museums, Visual Arts & History
The North Dakota Museum of Art is
located on the campus of the University
of North Dakota and attracts artists
and visitors from across the country
and around the globe. The museum
also offers a summer art program for
children, featuring painting, sculpture
and other activities. The Hughes Fine
Arts Center displays works of local and
regional artists. Muddy Waters Clay
Center is a non-profit community clay
studio serving the Grand Forks area.
They offer year-round, high-quality
ceramic arts classes and activities for
adults and children, gallery events,
and outreach opportunities. Commu-
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