Senior Center News, Jan. 18, 2019

North Central Senior Citizens Center, Jan. 21-25

Monday — Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day

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 .; mall 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.

March Menu by Earlene DeWinter

(Subject to Change)

Monday — Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day

Tuesday — Baked ham, salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, rolls, pineapple cake

Wednesday — Baked fish, rice pilaf, Riviera vegetables, blueberry cookies

Thursday — Chicken parmesan, spaghetti marinara, salad, fruit

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

Attention all seniors: Tax aides are here at the Senior Center. Appointments will begin Feb. 4 and will be scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays only. Call us at 265-5464 to get your appointment scheduled now.

Medicare’s General Enrollment Period is Jan. 1 to March 31. You can apply for Medicare Part A and/or Part B now if both of these apply to you:

• You didn’t sign up when you were first eligible.

• You aren’t eligible for a Special Enrollment Period.

Visit https://www.medicare.gov/ to learn more about signup periods.

Note: In most cases, if you don’t sign up for Medicare Part B when you’re first eligible, you may have to pay a late enrollment penalty.

In case you didn’t know, Gary & Leo’s will fill out your grocery list and deliver it to your home for a $5 delivery fee. You must call and ask for Brenda or Maggie, and you must specify the brand of product and size needed. Wow, what a service.

How much activity do you need? Being active can help you improve your health and feel better, It can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of chronic diseases, like Type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. Physical activity can boost your mood right away and help sharpen your focus. It can also reduce stress and help you sleep. Adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. You can start with just 5 minutes at a time.

Swim, garden walk the dog, dance or bike your way to feeling better. Whatever gets you moving counts! Strengthening your muscles is important, too. At least two days each week, get those muscles working with things like push-ups or lifting weights. All your physical activity adds up. Moving more often throughout the day can help you get enough activity.