Anyone that knows me knows that I am a techie. Some even call me gadget girl. I have a love for technology and try to keep up with the latest devices. Do you have a smartphone? Smartphone’s are cell phones which are available for Internet access and computer functions.

In fact, a PDA phone is the old version of a smartphone. computer programming, surfing the internet, and talking on the phone any time, everywhere allow people communicate on the spot. It makes our lives very convenient.

Even if you don’t have an interested in new ways of doing things, you have probably heard “There’s an app for that!” It refers to the applications available for smart phones.

Seniors should pay close attention to the new wave of sophisticated apps offering stunning medical help — like an EKG to check your heart, and apps that check blood pressure and heart rate.

Among the most amazing is one that helps people with artificial hands determine the grip they want to use. There are currently about 40,000 mobile health apps available for tablets and smartphone’s, and more than 500 health projects worldwide that have a mobile emphasis.

If you use exercise apps such as Runkeeper, access health records electronically or participate in wellness gamification programs, you may already be experiencing your smartphone’s health benefits without even realizing it. One analysis indicates that the number of people who downloaded a mobile health app in 2012 is nearly double to 247 million from 2011. What can those apps do? Diet, exercise, sleep and blood pressure are just a few of the many areas covered.

You are always welcome at the Senior Center.

Upcoming Events

Monday: Blood pressure, 9 a.m.; Naps 9:30 a.m.; Naps Snacks 9:30 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; Exercise with Evie, 1 p.m.; movie, 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Silver Sneakers 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie, 9 a.m.; Hormel breakfast, 9 a.m.; Ron’s Massage, 10:30 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; Zumba, 4:05 p.m.; SilverSneakers, 4:30 p.m.; Zumba 5:35/7 p.m.

Wednesday: Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; Stitching Bees, 1 p.m.; Open chess, 1 p.m.; Fairy Garden Class, 3 p.m.; Zumba Boot Camp, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday: Silver Sneakers, 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie, 9 a.m.; Caregivers Support Group, 10:30 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; Bingo, open chess, 1 p.m.; Hearing tests, 3:15 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 4:05 p.m.; Silver Sneakers, 4:30 p.m.; Zumba 5:35/7 p.m.

Friday: Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.; cards, (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge, Cribbage), 12:30 p.m.

Weekly Card Results

Monday Bridge

April 29, two tables

1st Jaynard Johnson, 2nd Harriet Oldenburg, 3rd Louis Johnson, 4th Theresa Baldus, 5th Mary Johnsen

Tuesday Duplicate Bridge

April 30, six tables

1st Gene Muchow, 1st Ron Peters; 2nd Larry Crowe, 2nd Dick Hansen; 3rd Ray Schmidt,

3rd Gail Schmidt; 4th Loren Cleland, 4th Dave Ring; 5th Jaynard Johnson, 5th Dave Solomonson

Tuesday “500”

May 3, three tables

1st Eddie Hall, 2nd Wayne Chilson, 3rd Betty Fisher

4th Willard Ballantyne

Pinochle

No Results

Friday Bridge

May 3, three tables

1st Harriet Oldenburg, 2nd Arnie Lang, 3rd Russ Vaale, 4th Jim Fisher, 5th Mable Vaale

Weekly Cribbage

May 1, 3.5 tables

1st Bud Read, 2nd Bernice Schueler, 3rd Dorothy Peterson, 4th John Karnes, 4th Lottie Seina

Weekly “500”

April 30, five tables

1st Dick Davies, 2nd Loretta Nelson, 3rd Lois Anderson, 4th Beulah Luthe

Semcac Daily Meals

Monday: Taco casserole

Tuesday: Beef Tips

Wednesday: Cold Plate

Thursday: Chicken ala King over biscuit

Friday: Hamburger gravy/mash pot