Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death and injury in the workplace and the cost of a single accident could easily exceed $1.4 million.

What is defensive driving? It is a set of driving skills that allows you to defend yourself against possible collisions caused by bad drivers, drunk drivers, and poor weather. If you look ahead and keep your eyes moving, you will spot potential hazards more easily. Once you have identified a potential hazard and decided what to do, act immediately.

Defensive drivers are able to avoid dangers on the road by using their safe driving practices. A defensive driver safety program can reduce risk and keep people safer on the road.

If it is time for you to renew your defensive driving certificate for the 10 percent off your insurance you’re in luck. The Mower County Senior Center is hosting a defensive driving class on Jan. 15. This is a four hour refresher course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested in attending this class stop by the front desk or call the senior center at 507-433-2370 to sign up.

 Lifelong Learning

At 2:30 p.m. on Thursday the senior center is hosting Mary Holtorf’s 10-week series called Lifelong Learning.

This is the second of the series. During each session you will explore areas of deep thinking and discuss the topics. Attend one of the series and you will dig deep into:

•The news

•Life

•Your strengths

•The world

•Ted talks and

•Success.

If this sounds like you or you have always enjoyed a good discussion please join us. There will be a free will donation for the series. Please sign up by stopping by the senior center front desk or by calling 507-433-2370.

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. On Tuesdaywe are having tuna noodle hotdish for only $2.

You are always welcome at the center. See you here.

 Upcoming events

Monday: Bone Builders, 9 a.m.; Blood pressure checks, 9 a.m.; Naps, 9:30 a.m.; Cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge), 12:30 p.m.; Exercise with Evie’s Friends, 1 p.m.

Tuesday: Silver Sneakers, 8:15 a.m.; Exercise with Evies Friends, 9 a.m.;

Hormel breakfast, 9 a.m.;

Tuna noodle hotdish, 11:30 a.m.; Cards (Pinochle, Duplicate Bridge, 500) 12:30 p.m.; Eye glass clinic 3:15 p.m.

Wednesday: Walking Club, 9 a.m.; Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; Wood Carvers, 9 a.m.; Weight Watchers, 12:15 p.m.; Cards, 12:30 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, 8:15 a.m.; Exercise with Evies Friends, 9 a.m.; Cards (Pinochle), 12:30 p.m.; Bingo, 1 p.m.; Open chess, 1 p.m.;

Life Long Learning, 2:30 p.m.; Life Long Learning, 2:30 p.m.; Hearing aid check, 3:15 p.m.; Annual meeting, 5:30 p.m.

Friday: Defensive driving, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9 a.m.; Cards (Duplicate Bridge, Pinochle, Cribbage, 500), 12:30 p.m.; Ping pong 3 p.m.

 Weekly Card Results

Monday Bridge

No Results

Tuesday Duplicate Bridge

Dec. 29, four tables

1st Jim Fisher, 1st Larry Crowe; 2nd Loren Cleland,

2nd Dave Ring; 3rd Ray Schmidt, 3rd Gail Schmidt; 4th Rick Stroup, 4th Edna Knobe

Tuesday 500

No Results

Wednesday Cribbage

No Results

Friday Bridge

No Results

Pinochle

No Results

Friday 500

No Results

Friday Cribbage

No Results