Senior Center News, July 26, 2019

North Central Senior Citizens Center, July 29 through Aug. 2

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.

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 — Grilled-chicken sandwich, lemon sweet cucumbers, watermelon

Tuesday — Salad, meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, green beans, cake

Wednesday — Oven-baked fish, rice pilaf, peas, bread pudding

Thursday — Swiss steak/peppers/tomatoes/onions, mashed potatoes, corn, dessert

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

Congregate/Meals on Wheels Price Increase: Meals increased $5 July 1. This is the first meals increase in price since 2007. It has been more than 12 years since an increase.

Watching Your Blood Pressure: High blood pressure is dangerous because it makes your heart work too hard, hardens the walls of your arteries and can cause the brain to hemorrhage or the kidneys to function poorly or not at all. If not controlled, high blood pressure can lead to heart and kidney disease, stroke and blindness. But high blood pressure can be prevented — and lowered — if you take these steps:

• Follow a healthy eating plan that includes foods lower in salt and sodium.

• Maintain a healthy weight.

• Be moderately physically active for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week.

• If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.

If you already have high blood pressure and your doctor has prescribed medicine, take you medicine as directed. Be sure not to skip doses.