How do I start using SilverSneakers?

Joining the program is as easy as one, two, three. Here’s how:

1: Choose your location

The Mower County Senior Center is now your local location for SilverSneakers classes. We are having an open house Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. with refreshments and everyone is invited.

2: Take a tour

Check out the fitness equipment and all the amenities you’ll enjoy as a SilverSneakers member. Take this opportunity to learn as much as you can about the location.

3: Enroll in person

Present your current health plan membership ID card or if your health plan doesn’t cover SilverSneakers you can still sign up at the open house, and tell the staff member you want to join the SilverSneakers Fitness Program. If your health plan covers SilverSneakers there is no additional cost to you for this valuable service, if it doesn’t cover there is a minimal charge. The sooner you start, the quicker you can take part in the fitness and the fun.

SilverSneakers wants to help you take control of your health, and the first step to reaching your goals is creating a plan. To guide you on your journey, we suggest the ACT Now for Fitness plan — it will help you assess your health, choose your goals and track your fitness on your way to a healthier you. These three simple steps will help make your new lifestyle more manageable and will put your goals in reach.

How the ACT Now for Fitness plan works: Assess your health and fitness

During enrollment, you’ll complete a brief assessment on your current health condition and fitness activity level. This is the first step to your success. Choose your goals, plan for success and take action

Also during enrollment, you’ll select fitness goals that you believe will benefit you the most, and indicate if and how you’d like to receive your personal progress reports. Health and fitness experts agree that setting goals and writing them down is a powerful way to commit to successfully achieving your aspirations. By tracking your progress you increase the likelihood of reaching your goals.

Track your daily activity and monitor your progress. We are very excited about this new program.

Your always welcome at the Senior Center. See you soon.

Upcoming Events

Monday: Blood pressure check, 9 to 11 a.m.; cards, 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Get up and Get started Exercise with Evie Anderson, 9 a.m.; cards and Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Wood Carving Club, 8:30 a.m.; defensive driving, Four Hour refresher, 9 a.m.; Tai Chi Classes, 9:30 a.m.; Pinochle, Cribbage Tournament and Duplicate Bridge, 12:30 p.m.; Stitching Bee’s, 1 p.m.; open chess, 1 p.m.

Thursday: Get up and Get started Exercise with Evie, 9 a.m.; Investing Round Table, newcomers welcome, 10 a.m.; cards, 12:30 p.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.; open chess, 1 p.m.; SilverSneakers Open House, 2 to 5 p.m.

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

Weekly Card Results

Monday Bridge

Tournament result for April 11, four tables

1st Loretta Nelson, 2nd Bud Higgins, 3rd Dave Ring, 4th Lois Johnson, 5th Russ Vaale, 6th Betty Jorgenson.

Tuesday Bridge

Tournament result for April 12

1st Bud Higgins, 1st Jim Fisher; 2nd Betty Jorgenson, 2nd Ron Peters; 3rd Connie Johnson, 3rd Ella Rouhoff; 4th Joan Bachynsky, 4th Dick Titus; 5th Ray Schmidt, 5th Gail Schmidt.

Tues Afternoon “500”

Tournament results for Apil 12, five tables

1st Ann Voeltz, 2nd Barb Dickman, 3rd Wayne Chilson, 4th Helen Broitzman.

Pinochle

Hilton Henschen

Weekly “500”

Tournament result for April 15, five tables

1st Wayne Chilson, 2nd Barb Dickman, 3rd Beulah Luthe, 4th Carol Rieken.

Weekly Cribbage

Tournament result for April 13, three tables

1st Barb Dickman, 2nd Russ Vaale, 3rd Jaynard Johnson, (tie), 3rd Lorraine Low.

Friday Bridge

Tournament result for April 15, four tables

1st Russ Vaale, 2nd Loretta Nelson, 3rd Betty Jorgenson, 4th Shirley Knowlton, 5th Mary Johnsen, 6th Jaynard Johnson.

Friday Cribbage

Tournament results for April 15, one and quarter tables

1st Loretta Prantner, 2nd Hilton Henschen.

Semcac Daily Meals

Monday: Green pepper steak

Tuesday: Breaded pork steak

Wednesday: Roast beef

Thursday: Baked chicken

Friday: Hamburger on bun