Senior Center News, July, 3, 2020

North Central Senior Center, July 6-10

Menu by Earlene DeWinter

Subject to Change

Monday — Beef tips, buttered noodles, peas, Tollhouse crumb cake

Tuesday — Spiced applesauce, roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli Normandy, rolls, cake

Wednesday — Swiss steak with tomatoes, onions, peppers, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit

Thursday — Ham and turkey club sandwich, macaroni salad, dessert

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

The Senior Center’s doors are still closed to the public. We are providing limited services.

Remember to wash your hands frequently and thoroughly! Maintain your personal space. Stay hydrated.

With people getting out and moving around more, remember to use all precautions. If you do not feel comfortable going out, protect yourself and stay home as much as possible. If you do any traveling, especially out of state, remember the 14-day self-quarantine.

Scams are still going around. Don’t give them any information. Protect your Medicare and read your quarterly Medicare statement. Some agents are being sneaky in having things billed to you without you or your doctor realizing it. Also, there will be no new Medicare cards with chips … this is another scam.

The Senior Center is providing medical transportation only for now. Remember to call ahead for Friday’s appointments.

Congregate folks: We continued to provide meals at the Hill County Senior Center while being closed. If you would like to pick up a meal, please be sure to call the Center before 10 a.m. to order a meal. Pick up — grab and go — meals may be acquired at the center at noon Monday through Friday. If you would like to, you may order a meal for one day or meals for the entire week. Please let us know which meals would be preferred ahead of time as it would be beneficial in preparation so we are aware of how much food to fix each day.

50 Self Care Activities for

Quarantine Anxiety Relief

Here are the next seven. More will be shared later.

Medically reviewed by Amy Gorin, MS, RDN

This list of outdoor activities and indoor activities are great things to do when stressed for anxiety relief. Start on these self-care activities while in quarantine.

Last week you got the first seven for outdoors. Here are the next seven continuing outdoor activities.

Things to Do Outside

8. Create an obstacle course

“I like to set up indoor or outdoor obstacle courses for myself, my husband, and the kids,” says Jamie Lee McIntyre, MS, RDN. “We set up cones, a jump rope, rope ladders, and stations for floor exercises. We set a timer on the phone, with music blasting. The kids love it, and we sneak in a stress-reducing workout. Plus, it gets all of us away from screens!”

Try it: Xben Rope Ladder

9. Blow bubbles

Why not embrace your inner child to kick away feelings of self isolation? Whether it’s on your own or with your kids, go outside and blow a whole bunch of bubbles. You’ll likely feel more lighthearted after a few minutes!

Try it: Gazillion Bubbles Bubble Solution

10. Run outside

“Running and bike riding are proving to be a saving grace for me,” says Sarah Garone, NDTR, a nutrition blogger at A Love Letter to Food. Melissa Mitri, MS RD, owner of Melissa Mitri Nutrition, agrees. “I run and get sun, even if it’s cold outside,” she says. You can use MapMyRun to create a route.

Try it: MapMyRun 

11. Have a musical walk

When it comes to physical self care activities, add some music to your day. “I love to get outdoors and take a long walk, while listening to my favorite music,” says Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, owner of Sound Bites Nutrition. “I listen to mellow music like Enya, Brian Eno, or other chill music.”

Try it: Mellow Days Playlist on Apple Music

12. Head to the beach

“I head straight to the beach to run or walk along the water, hear the waves, feel the wind on my face, breathe in the salt air, and watch the sea gulls fly,” Jenny Shea Rawn, MS, MPH, RD. “It’s off season here on Cape Cod, so usually I am the only one on the beach.” Not near a beach? “For people not near water, you can Google videos of waves crashing,”  says Jeanette Kimszal, RD, NLC. “I have done this before, and it was very calming.” 

 Try it: Ocean Waves Relaxation on YouTube

13. Go out for a bike ride

“I take my morning bicycle ride in my own neighborhood development, rather than driving to the park,” says Barbara Baron, MS, RDN, CDN. “It is more enjoyable because there are few to no cars in the street, plus I now get a chance to wave hello to a new mom taking her son out for a walk in the stroller. This brings back fond memories of me walking with my son.” Melissa Altman-Traub, MS, RD also enjoys bike riding. “I love riding a bike as the weather becomes more mild,” says “You can enjoy seeing a neighborhood or park and leaving your worries behind.” If you’re stuck inside, consider getting a stationary bike.

Try it: Pleny 3-in-1 Total Body Workout Exercise Bike

14. Play with your pets

When you’re in self-isolation, having pets helps. “I play with the dog on our back patio, which gets me moving and makes me smile,” says Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN, founder of and author of The Protein-Packed Breakfast Club.

Try it: JW Pet Company Whirlwheel Flying Disc Dog Toy