At 2 p.m. on Friday, a representative from the YMCA of Austin will be at the Mower County Senior Center talking about their new diabetes prevention program.

“I don’t need that.” “This isn’t something I need to worry about.”

The statistics are staggering…

Prevalence: In 2012, 29.1 million Americans, or 9.3 percent of the population, had diabetes. In 2010 the figures were 25.8 million and 8.3 percent.

Undiagnosed: Of the 29.1 million, 21.0 million were diagnosed, and 8.1 million were undiagnosed. In 2010 the figures were 18.8 million and 7.0 million.

Prevalence in seniors: The percentage of Americans age 65 and older remains high, at 25.9 percent, or 11.8 million seniors (diagnosed and undiagnosed).

When you hear the word diabetes, it seems to instantly trigger a response. Our society is plagued with misconceptions about diabetes based on the belief that diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar. Come in and find out more information.

The YMCA of Austin started a new program to help you prevent diabetes. Jill from the Y will be at the senior center to introduce you to this program and answer your questions.

She will also discuss:

•Evidence based program to help those at high risk of developing diabetes

•16 weekly sessions followed by 8 monthly sessions

•Small groups led by a trained lifestyle coach

•Less than $36/month; financial aid available; Y membership not required.

We look forward to seeing you at our many programs at the senior center.

Don’t forget our coffee shop where every day you can have homemade soup for $1 and a sandwich for 50 cents. Tuesday we are serving tator tot hotdish for only $2.

 Upcoming Events

Monday: Blood Pressure Checks, 9 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge),12:30 p.m.; Exercise with Evie’s Friends, 1 p.m.

TTuesday: Silver Sneakers, 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evies Friends, 9 a.m.;

Hormel breakfast, 9 a.m., egg bake, sausage, hashbrowns; Grief Support with Mary Kittleson, 10:30 a.m.; scalloped potatoes, 11:30 a.m.; Cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; eye care clinic, 2 p.m.; HIIT, 5:10 p.m.; Zumba /Zumba Toning, 5:45 p.m.; Zumba /Zumba Toning, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 11th

Wood Carvers 8:30am

Wednesday: Wood Carvers 8:30 a.m.; Weight Watchers, 12:15 p.m.; Cards (Duplicate Bridge, Pinochle, Cribbage)12:30 p.m.; Stitching Bees 1 p.m., open chess, 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: Silver Sneakers 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evies Friends, 9 a.m.; Cards, (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge), 12 p.m.; open chess, 1 p.m.; Hearing Aid Check 3:15 p.m.; HIIT, 5:10 p.m.; Zumba /Zumba Toning, 5:45 p.m.; Zumba /Zumba Toning, 7 p.m.

Friday: Cards (Duplicate Bridge, Pinochle, Cribbage) 12:30 p.m.; Ping Pong, 3 p.m.

 Weekly Card Results

Monday Bridge

Jan. 26, two tables

1st Mary Johnson, 2nd Dave Solomonson, 3rd Bob Kraushaar, 4th Lois Johnson, 5th Jaynard Johnson

Tuesday Duplicate Bridge

Jan. 27, four tables

1st Ron Peters, 1st Gene Muchow; 2nd Gail Schmidt, 2nd Ray Schmidt; 3rd Bud Higgins, 3rd Arnie Lang; 4th Edna Knobbe, 4th Rick Stroup

Tuesday 500

Jan. 27, three tables

1st Wayne Chilson, 2nd Sally Michels, 3rd Lois Anderson, 4th Gene Rauen

Pinochle

David Solomonson

Friday Bridge

Jan. 30, three tables

1st Arnie Lang, 2nd Dick Titus, 3rd John Karnes, 4th Carolyne Higgins, 5th Dave Solomonson

Wednesday Cribbage

No Results

Friday 500

Jan. 30, three tables

1st Dorothy Stern, 2nd Wayne Chilson, 3rd Dennis Bray, 4th Sally Michels

Friday Cribbage

No Results