Valley Senior Living

09/25/2025

We are ready for the 5th annual OKTOBERFEST! The tables are set, the silent auction is in full swing, and the doors open at 4:30 PM.

We will tap the keg at 5:15 PM and you can enjoy the music of Matt Hodek & the Dakota Dutchmen!

It’s a beautiful night to celebrate the season and enjoy Oktoberfest brews with your friends, while supporting community connections for residents at Valley Senior Living.

Tickets are $65.00 and available at the door!

09/25/2025

🎉 Final Hours Alert: 5th Annual Oktoberfest Silent Auction! 🎉

Time is running out! The 5th Annual Oktoberfest Silent Auction wraps up tonight at 7 PM, and you won’t want to miss your chance to bid on and take home amazing experiences, personal care items, home care, handcrafted, and MORE!

🛍️ Bid now, bid quick, bid often! Register now at https://okto25.cbo.io

💛 All proceeds benefit the Community Connections Program, helping residents stay engaged, active, and connected to the community around them.

Let’s make these final hours count. Place your bids, spread the word, and be part of something truly meaningful. Your generosity makes a difference! Thank you to each and every business and individual who donated amazing items to make this years auction a success! 💚

🔗 https://oktob25.cbo.io

09/25/2025

🍂 Time is ticking! Our online Oktoberfest silent auction is happening now and ends in less than 24 hours! 🍂🎉

Register now at httsp://opkto25.cbo.io and start bidding on amazing items! From a lawn care package from Happy Grass to a luxurious facial from Avant Hair Studio, to restaurant gift cards from Harry's Steakhouse to tickets see the races at River Cities Speedway or tickets to the Chester Fritz to see Matt Vee & the Killer Vees - Remember Bobby Vee … there's something for everyone!

🕖 Bidding closes Thursday, September 25 at 7 PM—don’t miss your chance to snag these incredible deals while supporting a great cause.

💛 All proceeds benefit Community Connections at Valley, helping us build stronger, more vibrant connections for our seniors.

👉 Register and start bidding now: https://okto25.cbo.io

Let the bidding begin!

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09/24/2025

🎉🍂 The 5th Annual Valley Senior Living Oktoberfest Silent Auction is LIVE! 🍂

Start bidding now on some truly amazing items! From lawn care to luxurious facials, spa packages, restaurant gift cards, tickets to the area's biggest events, stunning jewelry, and handcrafted treasures… there's something for everyone!

🕖 Bidding closes Thursday, September 25 at 7 PM—don’t miss your chance to snag these incredible deals while supporting a great cause.

💛 All proceeds benefit Community Connections at Valley, helping us build strong connections to the community for residents.

👉 Register and start bidding now: https://okto25.cbo.io

Let the bidding begin! 🛍️🍁

09/24/2025

Score your next career! Join Valley Senior Living at the career fair on September 30! This is your chance to hear more about our amazing CNA Training Class, RN/LPN ($20k sign-on bonus available), CNA, Dining Services, and Housekeeping positions now available. Make it home and make a difference with Valley Senior Living. valleyseniorliving.org/apply

🏈 Ready to score your next career move? 🏈 Join us at the Grand Cities Fall Job Fair on September 30th at the Alerus Center!

This isn’t your average job fair—it’s a tailgating-themed event, so throw on your favorite jersey and come ready to connect with top employers while enjoying some tailgating fun 🎉🔥

📍 Explore exciting career opportunities 🍔 Tailgate with local businesses 👕 Show off your team spirit

Check out the list of attending businesses here: 👉 jobsnd.com/jobfair/grand-cities-job-fair

Let’s make your next career move a touchdown! 💼🏆

09/21/2025

Find your lederhosen and dirndl and join us for the 5th annual Oktoberfest! Get your ticket at https://okto25.cbo.io.

The all-ages celebration will feature live music, food, beer and other activities as a way to support the Community Connections program within Valley Senior Living.

09/19/2025

🍺 Prost to a Great Cause! 🍺🍂

The Oktoberfest Silent Auction is now open! You can register and start bidding now!

Register at https://okto25.cbo.io

There's still time to purchase a ticket and join us for the 5th Annual Oktoberfest hosted by the Valley Senior Living Foundation, on September 25 from 5:00–7:30 PM at the Alerus Center!

Celebrate the season with music, brews, and community — all while supporting Community Connections for residents at Valley Senior Living.
🎶 Live Music: Dance to the lively sounds of Matt Hodek and the Dakota Dutchmen — bringing authentic Oktoberfest flair!
🍽️ German Cuisine Buffet: Feast on a delicious buffet of traditional German fare!
🍻 Oktoberfest Brews & Commemorative Steins: Sip seasonal favorites and take home a limited-edition beer stein to mark the occasion.
🎯 Games & Activities: Join in stein-holding contests, festive games, and plenty of Oktoberfest fun!

📍 Location: Alerus Center
🕠 Time: September 25 | 5:00–7:30 PM
🎟️ Get your tickets: https://okto25.cbo.io

Raise a glass, fill your plate, bid on amazing items donated by generous sponsors, and support a cause that brings joy and connection to our residents. Everyone’s welcome — don’t miss it!

09/19/2025

Thank you to everyone who helped make Assisted Living at Wheatland Terrace memorable.

09/14/2025

The week of festivities culminated in a co****le tournament and root beer floats on Friday, Sept. 12.

09/11/2025

Join the Valley Senior Living Foundation at business after hours at the recently renovated Alerus Center ballroom until 7p’ tonight

Get more details about the 5th annual Oktoberfest and get your tickets now!

https://okto25.cbo.io

09/09/2025

🍂🍺 Prost to our incredible 2025 sponsors! 🍺🍂

VIELEN DANK to the generous sponsors who are bringing the 5th Annual Oktoberfest to the Alerus Center in Grand Forks on September 25, 2025.

Your support fuels the magic behind Community Connections and the Wishing Well, programs that helps Valley Senior Living residents stay engaged with the world around them—whether it’s attending concerts, joining clubs, or fulfilling lifelong wishes through the Wishing Well Fund.

Thanks to you, this year’s celebration will be filled with:
🎶 Live polka music from Matt Hodek’s Dakota Dutchmen
🥨 Authentic German cuisine and beer steins for the first 320 guests
🎁 A silent auction supporting resident enrichment
🧡 Unforgettable moments with traditional Oktoberfest activities like stein holding, a sausage toss, dancing and more!

Still need to get a ticket? https://okto25.cbo.io

Your sponsorship doesn’t just fund this annual event, it creates lasting memories. So raise your stein high, because the Valley Senior Living residents are who benefits because of YOU! Prost! 🍻

🍻 A&L Potato Company, Inc.
Absolute Glass
AE2S
Alerus
Alerus Center
Amundson Dental Associates
Balloons by Misti
Bemidji Brewing
Bremer Bank
Century Electric
C L Linfoot Co
City of Grand Forks
Crary Real Estate
Custom Aire
Eide Bailly LLP
Elm Creek Brewing Co.
First Community Credit Union
First International Bank & Trust
Forks Mobile Wash
Gate City Bank
Grand Forks Herald
Half Brother’s Brewing Co.
Happy Harrys Bottle Shop
Hugo's Family Marketplace
ICS, Inc
L & M Meats, Inc
Leighton Media
Local Ace Hardware – East Grand Forks
Marco
Marsh McLennan Agency
McKinnon Company
Musich Family
Networking Specialists
Probitas Promotions
US Bank
US Foods
Vilandre Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing