Adults are encouraged to exercise at any age, even if they have not exercised in the past.

A new study, however, puts emphasis on those who have exercised in younger years to keep doing it, because the benefits of physical activity accumulate over a lifetime.

Maintaining physical performance and muscle strength with age is important given that lower levels in older populations are associated with increased risk of subsequent health problems, loss of independence, and shorter survival times.

As the global population ages, there is a growing need to identify modifiable factors across life that influence physical performance and strength in later life.

We found that there are cumulative benefits of physical activity across adulthood on physical performance in mid-life. Increased activity should be promoted early in adulthood to ensure the maintenance of physical performance in later life.

Whatever age you are we have an exercise program for you. You are never too old. Stop down and talk to Teresa about what program works best for you.

You are always welcome at the Senior Center.

Upcoming Events

Monday: Blood pressure, 9 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; Evies Exercise, 1 p.m.

Tuesday: Silver Sneakers, 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie, 9 a.m.; Hormel Breakfast, 9 a.m.; Wellness Clinic 10:30 a.m.;cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; SilverSneakers, 4:30 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 4 p.m.; Zumba, 5:30 p.m.; movie, “Never Been Kissed,” 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Wood Carvers Club, 8:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Cribbage), 12:30 p.m.; Stitching Bees, 1 p.m.; open chess, 1 p.m.; beading class, 2:30 and 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: Silver Sneakers, 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie, 9 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.; open chess, 1 p.m.; computer class, 2 p.m.; Silver Sneakers, 4:30 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 4 p.m.; Zumba, 5:30 p.m.

Friday: Tai Chi, 9:30 a.m.; Cards (Bridge), 12:30 p.m.

 Weekly Card Results

Monday Bridge

March 5, four tables

1st Russ Vaale, 2nd Larry Larson, 3rd Arnie Lang, 4th Mary Johnson, 5th Dave Solomonson, 6th Bud Higgins.

Tuesday Duplicate Bridge

March 6, four tables

1st Gayle Schmidt, 1st Ray Schmidt; 2nd Lorraine Lippert, 2nd Dave Solomonson; 3rd Dick Hansen, 3rd Jaynard Johnson; 4th Bud Higgins, 4th Jim Fischer.

Tuesday 500

Feb. 28, four tables

1st Gene Rauen, 2nd Sam Brunton, 3rd Betty Fisher, 4th Beulah Luthe

Pinochle

Monday

1st Mildred Ballantyne, 1st David Solomonson

Friday Cribbage

March 2, three tables

1st Steve Howard, 2nd Larry Larson, 3rd Dave Ring, 4th Lois Johnson, 5th Mabel Vaale

Weekly Cribbage

Feb. 29, 1 and 3/4 tables

1st Jaynard Johnson, 2nd Hilton Henschen

Weekly 500

March 2, five tables

1st Dennis Bray, 2nd Beulah Luthe, 3rd Sam Brunton, 4th Lois Anderson

 Semcac Daily Meals

Monday: Goulash

Tuesday: Chili con carne

Wednesday: BBQ ribs

Thursday: Hot turkey sandwich

Friday: Seashore tuna