Senior Center News, April 20, 2018

North Central Senior Citizens Center, April 23-27

Monday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bingo at 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m; TOPS at 8 a.m.; cards at 1 p.m.; mall or Walmart shopping from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.;

Friday — Medical transportation will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. but people must make a request at least 24 hours in advance.

Pinochle — First place, Bill Nelson; second place, Elva Van Dessel; third place, Marge Matzke; pinochle, Dick Zinn and Lynn Ophus

Menu by Earlene DeWinter

(Subject to Change)

Monday — Hamburger on buns, potato salad, baked beans, brownies

Tuesday — Cranberries, turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, winter mix veggies, pumpkin pie squares

Wednesday — Braised beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, salad, fruit

Thursday — Pork tips, buttered noodles, corn, apple crisp

Friday — Soup, salad bar, chef’s choice, dessert, milk

Anyone interested in playing pinochle at the Senior Center is invited to participate in the Wednesday group. Call or drop in and check us out.

We will be holding a silent auction, which will begin next week. A drawing by Arlene Morgan entitled “The Old Buttrey Home” has been donated to the Senior Center. A picture of the drawing can be seen on the Senior’s Facebook page or you can stop down to see the drawing and put in your bid. The proceeds from this auction will go to the steam table fund.

Creating Healthy Habits: First make better choices easier. It can help us feel better and live longer. Eat better, sleep more, get more exercise, quit smoking and learn how to reduce stress. Do not concentrate on setbacks. Decades of research show change is possible.

• Know your habits: some people have a hard time resisting impulses. Set realistic goals.

• Make a plan: especially for exercising and identify triggers.

• Stay on track: sometime mental health conditions like depression can get in the way. Concentrate on future benefits.

• Think about the future: changing your surroundings can help.

• Be Patient: Ask for support from friends, family co-workers. Rewarding yourself when you have achieved a goal is also helpful.