Senior Center News, Feb. 7, 2020

North Central Senior Citizens Center, Feb. 10-14

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.

Menu by Earlene DeWinter

(Subject to Change)

Monday — Ham and turkey club sandwich, macaroni salad, pickle spear, blueberry crisp

Tuesday — Salad, roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli Normandy, rolls, gingerbread

Wednesday — Swiss steak with peppers, onions and tomatoes; mashed potatoes, peas, pudding

Thursday — Chicken strips, Tater Tots, 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 at 265-5464

TO FAST OR NOT TO FAST: Does When You Eat Matter? What you eat matters. Many studies have shown that the types of food you eat affects your health. But what about the timing? Current technology — like refrigeration, transportation and electric lighting — have make food more readily available. People now eat, on average, throughout a 14-hour period each day. This constant food intake may lead to health problems. Researchers have started looking at whether fasting can have potential benefits for some people. Studies show that some types of fasting may have positive effects on aspects of health like blood sugar control, blood pressure and cognitive decline. Eating during a 12-hour period and then fasting for 12-hours is likely safe for most people. Fasting may bring health benefits but not eating can be dangerous for some people. Talk with your health care provider first especially if you are under the age of 25, pregnant or breastfeeding, take insulin, or have a seizure disorder. It looks like when you eat maters a lot, but what you eat probable matters more.