Senior Center News Jan. 31, 2020

North Central Senior Citizens Center, Feb. 3-7

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.; Walmart shopping 1 p.m. to 4 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.

Menu by Earlene DeWinter

(Subject to Change)

Monday — Swedish meatballs, rice, Harvard beets, cookies

Tuesday — Cranberries, turkey with dressing, mashed potatoes with gravy, cake

Wednesday — Hamburger on a bun, french fries, baked beans, fruit

Thursday — Chicken broccoli casserole, garlic-cheddar biscuits, salad, dessert

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.

AARP FOUNDATION TAX-AIDE: Our help is free, individualized and no strings attached. We offer free tax help to low-to-moderate income tax–payers, especially those 60 and older. Call us at the Senior Center starting middle of January, first of February to make your appointment, 265-5464.

Your Guide to Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH. What you eat affects your chances of developing high blood pressure. Researchers shows that high blood pressure can be prevented and lowered by following the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The eating plan includes eating less salt and sodium and using DASH as a salt substitute. High blood pressure which is higher than 140/90 affects more than 65 million adults. Another 59 million have prehypertension, which is blood pressure between 120/80 and 140/90. 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 — lower salt and sodium.

• Maintain a healthy weight.

• Be moderately physically active 30 minutes each day.

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