Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning

07/19/2026

“Friends in the Kitchen”
Cooking Class is Back

Instructor - Angie Ness
Assistant - Connie Nunemaker

WEDNESDAY” August 12, 2026

NOTE: The day of the class changed for the month of August only, due to the primary elections being held at the Bagley American Legion. 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026
12:30pm-2pm
Bagley American Legion

FRIENDS IN THE KITCHEN Cooking Class. Are you 55 or older? Looking for ways to cook and eat healthy without spending a lot of money? Do you have mobility limitations or dietary needs that challenge your abilities in the kitchen? Join Friends in the Kitchen monthly for these FREE sessions at the Bagley American Legion and learn how to create healthy, affordable, easy-to-make meals while making new friends.

Friends in the Kitchen - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 at 12:30-2:00pm @ The Bagley American Legion.
August class only.

FITK will return to its normal day, Tuesday for September and October.

This class is fun, educational, and you get to sample good food!

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07/13/2026

Trip possibilities!

We are so busy planning escapes for you!

06/12/2026

Congrats Lexi! Cover of In Bemidji quarterly magazine! NELL held a program Fall 2025 on her farm with the horses!!

06/01/2026

Thank you to the Clearwater Polk Round Up program! Today NELL received a donation to upgrade our sound system!

05/19/2026

Mt. Rushmore: The Carving of an Icon w/ Speaker David Jones
This is NELL’ last Spring program

Wednesday May 20 @ 9:30am, doors open at 9:00am

Location: Bagley American Legion

This will be the last speaking appearance by Mr. Jones in our area, He has presented multiple times in our area over the years. He has numerous topics he spoke about.

Mr. Jones is retired! Please join us for this last Spring 2026 program and a special thanks to Mr. Jones.

05/16/2026

Final NELL for Spring 2026

It is also our last chance to see one of David Jones amazing programs. He has retired. He has been an annual favorite for many years. See you there!

05/10/2026

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning(NELL)

The Spring 2026 season is nearing an end. In celebration of “Americas 250th” we bring you this very important time in our history. It’s a “do not miss” program.

No charge to attend
Morning refreshments served. (Freewill)

05/08/2026

NELL invites you to join us as our speaker will share about an important time in our 250 year history. A time when our very freedom was compromised.

“ROSIES: The Riveting History of the Women Who Sustained a Nation and
Helped Win World War II”

Speaker - Emily Thabes will highlight the incredible contributions of Rosie’s in WW II, emphasizing their roles in factories and shipyards, their personal (local!) stories and their impact on future generations.

Time: 9:30am - 11:00 w/questions

Date and Location below.

05/02/2026

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning (NELL) welcomes guest speaker Ginny Benson (Nevis). She will share interesting stories about her aunt, one of the first female spies in the CIA.

*Time/location below. No charge to attend, morning refreshment served.