Senior Center News, Dec. 6, 2019

North Central Senior Citizens Center, Dec. 9-13

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.; mall shopping 1:30-3:30 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 — Chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, coffee cake

Tuesday — Applesauce, roast pork, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, rolls, gingerbread

Wednesday — Unstuffed chicken cordon bleu, potato wedges, corn, fruit

Thursday — Salisbury steak, hashbrowns with gravy, broccoli Normandy, pudding

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

Medicare Open Enrollment has come to an end. However, if you are having problems with prescriptions you can call Marci and see if she can help you. For those on Medicaid and Big Sky she can still make changes. For an appointment Call Marci at 265-5464.

Holidays are right around the corner. Don’t forget our Senior Gift Shop, we have a wonderful selection of greeting cards, up to the minute gifts along with some antiques for you shopping needs. Be sure to stop by and check us out. We know you will be pleased with both our selection and our prices.

Yoga For Health, Positioning Your Body and Mind: Have you rolled out a yoga mat lately? If so, you’re among many who have taken up yoga to relax and stay fit. One in seven adults in the U.S. has practice yoga in the past year. Modern Yoga focuses more on physical poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. There are many types of yoga. Some are slower and focus on holding poses. Others involve flowing movement that connect to your breathing. Research suggests that yoga may help improve general wellness, manage stress, improve mental health, weight loss and help you quit smoking. Yoga can lessen pain, improve sleep in older adults and help those with cancer. It is unclear what it is about yoga that helps. The practice combines physical, mental, and spiritual elements. There are a lot of components in yoga. New studies are also looking into whether yoga may help mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. One should always start slow to avoid any injury. You can also talk to your health care provider. Everyone’s body is different so postures can be modifies based on your abilities.