Happy Spring!

We have been fortunate to have such nice weather and an early spring.

As you are out enjoying the weather, we hope you will come visit us. We have alot of activities going on at the Senior Center.

The Advocacy Program is taking appointments to assist with the completion of the Minnesota Property Tax Refunds Return. Call Marianne at 433-3462 or Nancy at 433-8376 for an appointment. You will need to bring your 2011 Income Tax Return, SSA 1099, 1099’s you received related to income you received in 2011 and your Property Tax Statement.

 

Caregivers Support Group

The Caregivers Support Group meets at the Senior Center every third Thursday at 10:30 a.m. This month the meeting will be held May 17 at the Mower County Senior Center. Everyone is invited. Our meetings are informal. We provide information on a topic of interest and time is given for open discussion. It is a time for caregivers to share with one another and discuss the challenges and triumphs that they face. If you need respite care or if you have any questions, please call the Advocacy office, Marianne at 433-3462 or Nancy at 433-8376.

 

Respite Care

The Respite Care Volunteer Program is currently seeking people interested in volunteering their time.

Acting as a respite care volunteer can be rewarding and lead to new friendships formed.  We offer free training and support to our respite volunteers.

Respite care provides time off for caregivers who provide around the clock care for a loved one in their home.  The caregivers need time to take a temporary break from their duties.

Respite volunteers provide the caregiver with a much needed break from care giving.  Volunteers go into the home and visit with the client.

They may read books or newspapers together, listen to music or discuss current events. Activities depend on the clients capabilities and interests. The volunteer is a presence so that the client is not alone and feels safe while the caregiver can take advantage of the free time they are given.

If you are interested in volunteering your time or if you are a caregiver needing respite care services, please call the Advocacy office, Marianne at 433-3462 or Nancy at 433-8376.

Upcoming Events

Monday: Blood pressure, 9 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; Evies Exercise, 1 p.m.; Zumba, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Silver Sneakers, 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie, 9 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 “RV,” 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Wood Carvers, 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.; Zumba 7:30 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.; Silver Sneakers, 4:30 p.m.; Zumba Gold, 4 p.m.; Zumba 5:30 p.m.; Zumba7 p.m.

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

 Weekly Card Results

Monday Bridge

April 9, four tables

1st Judy Bungum, 2nd Larry Larson, 3rd Lois Johnson, 4th Jaynard Johnson, 5th Bud Higgins, 6th John Allen

Tuesday Duplicate Bridge

April 10, four tables

1st Bud Higgins, 1st Jim Fisher; 2nd Dave Solomonson, 2nd Lorraine Lippert; 3rd Joyce Crowe, 3rd  Marge Blaser; 4th Ray Schmidt, 4th Gayle Schmidt

Tuesday”500”

April 10, four tables

1st Jaynard Johnson, 2nd Beulah Luthe, 3rd Barb Dickman, 4th Helen Broitzman

Pinochle

Thursday April 11

1st David Solomonson

Friday Bridge

April 13, three tables

1st Dave Ring, 2nd Mabel Vaale, 3rd Ron Peters, 4th Jaynard Johnson, 5th Lois Johnson

Weekly Cribbage

April 11,  three tables

1st Barb Dickman, 2nd Dorothy Schloo, 3rd Jessie Swain

Weekly  “500”

April 13, three tables

1st Dorothy Stern, 2nd Helen Broitzman, 3rd Betty Fisher, 4th Barb Dickman

 Semcac Daily Meals

Monday: Green pepper steak

Tuesday: Baked chicken

Wednesday: Breaded pork steak

Thursday: Roast beef

Friday: Hamburger on bun