Things are hopping at the Senior Center.

Usually you hear about the fun special events we have going, which is great. What you don’t always here about are the things we have going on every week.

Have you ever been to the doctor when he takes your blood pressure? I don’t know about yours but mine is always a little high.

You could have “white coat hypertension.” White coat hypertension occurs when the blood pressure readings you have measured at your doctor’s office are higher than they are when measured in other settings.

We have a great second opinion for you. From 9 to 10 p.m. Mondays we have nurses here (every other Monday a volunteer from Sacred Heart, and every other Monday a volunteer from Public Health) to take your blood pressure. We have a relaxed setting without the white coats.

In case you didn’t notice, Monday through Friday we have card games starting at noon. They are exercising memory because you have to concentrate in any game of playing cards. You can create memory systems to remember the placed cards or to also exercise your mind. We all could use some brain exercise.

There are many more things to do at the center. If we don’t have something you like to do yet, talk to Teresa, she would love to plan it for you. Call (507)-433-2370, ext. 6.

Don’t forget about our space for your upcoming special occasion. We have great discounts if you are a member of the Senior Center. Our dining room holds up to 300 and we have a liquor license for a cold beverage at your party. If you have a more intimate group then we have smaller rooms to make you comfortable. If you would like more information contact Teresa.

Upcoming Events

Monday: Blood pressure Checks, 9 a.m.; cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge) 12:30 p.m.; Exercise with Evie, 1 p.m.; Facebook lessons, 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Silver Sneakers 8:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie, 9 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.; Zumba Boot Camp, 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, open chess, 1 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

May 20, three tables

1st Bud Higgins, 2nd Arnie Lang, 3rd Loretta Nelson, 4th Lois Johnson, 5th Betty Jorgenson

Tuesday Duplicate Bridge

May 2, 5.5 tables

1st Bud Higgins,

1st Jim Fisher; 2nd Millie Seiver, 2nd Joyce Crowe; 3rd Dave Ring, 3rd Loren Cleland; 4th Gail Schmidt, 4th Ray Schmidt; 5th Marge Blaser, 5th Teresa Baldus

Tuesday “500”

May 21, five tables

1st Gene Rauen, 2nd Lois Anderson, 3rd Barb Dickman, 4th Beulah Luthe

Pinochle

No Results

Friday Bridge

May 24, three tables

1st Betty Jorgenson, 2nd Jim Fisher, 3rd John Allen, 4th Mabel Vaale, 5th John Karnes

Weekly Cribbage

May 22, 3.5 tables

1st Val LaVallie, 2nd Bud Read, 3rd Val LaVallie, 4th Quentin Fiala

Weekly “500”

May 24, three tables

1st Eddie Hall, 2nd Jessie Swain, 3rd Beulah Luthe, 4th Patricia Andrews

 Semcac Daily Meals

Monday: Tater tot casserole

Tuesday: Chicken breast

Wednesday: Pork roast

Thursday: Beef tips in gravy

Friday: Porcupine meatballs