Chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure and heart disease are among the most common of all health problems in the U.S.

The Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, known as “Living Well with Chronic Conditions” in Minnesota, is being offered at no cost by Catholic Charities of Southern MN in partnership with the Mower County Senior Center and SHIP of Mower County.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a free group workshop designed to enable adult participants to build their confidence and skills in managing chronic health conditions while addressing specific concerns and goals for people with ongoing health problems. Participants set goals and make a personalized plan to improve and maintain their health.  The Workshop is interactive and focuses on peer support.

Workshop sessions will take place at the Mower County Senior Center each Wednesday for six weeks from 1:30 to 4 p.m. beginning Aug. 23, 2017.

An informational meeting with the opportunity to register will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Mower County Senior Center. Individuals with chronic health conditions, family members, and caregivers are invited to attend. Refreshments will be available. For additional information, questions, or to register, you may call Michael Maas at 1-507-450-1518.

You may not be old now, but if you’re lucky, one day you will be. We look forward to seeing you at our many programs at the Mower County Senior Center. Don’t forget our coffee shop where every day you can have homemade soup for $1 and sandwich for 50 cent. Don’t forget Tuesdayis hotdish day. We are having tator tot hotdish for only $2. You are always welcome at the center. See you here.

Upcoming events

Monday: Blood pressure checks, 9 a.m.; Bone Builders, 9 a.m.; Walking Club,  9 a.m.;

Christian Women’s Club, 9:30 a.m.; Naps, 9:30 a.m.; Cards (Pinochle, Bridge), 12:30 a.m.; Exercise with Evie’s Friends, 1 p.m.

Tuesday: Silver Sneakers, 8:15 a.m.; Exercise with Evie’s Friends, 9 a.m.; Tator tot hotdish, 11:30 a.m.; Cards (500, Duplicate Bridge, Pinochle), 12:30 p.m.; Eye Clinic, Hearing Aid Clinic 4 p.m.

Wednesday: Tai Chi, 9 a.m.; Walking Club, 9 a.m.; Weight Watchers, 12:15 p.m.; Cards (Duplicate Bridge, Pinochle, Cribbage) 12:30 p.m., Stitching Bees, 1 p.m.; Open chess, 1 p.m.; Chronic pain open house, 1:30 p.m.

Thursday: Tops, 8 a.m.; Silver Sneakers, 8:15 a.m.; Exercise with Evie’s Friends, 9 a.m.; Cards (Pinochle), 12:30 p.m.; Bingo and open chess, 1 p.m.; Weight Watchers, 5 p.m.

Friday: Bone Builders, 9 a.m.; Walking Club, 9 a.m.;

Cards (500, Bridge Tournament), 12:30 p.m.; Ping Pong, 3 p.m.

Weekly Card Results

Monday Bridge

July 31, two tables

1st John Karnes, 2nd Jaynard Johnson, 3rd Millie Seiver, 4th Carolyn Higgins, 5th Mary Johnsen

Tuesday Bridge

Aug. 1, seven tables

1st Ray Schmidt, 1st Gail Schmidt; 2nd Dave Ring, 2nd Loren Cleland; 3rd Gene Muchow, 3rd Ron Peters; 4th Bud Higgins, 4th Vandy Newman; 5th Quentin Fiala, 5th Dave Solomonson; 6th Bonnie Fritz, 6th Romel Enderson

Tuesday 500

Aug. 1, three tables

1st Dennis Bray, 2nd Barb Dickman, 3rd John Karnes

Friday 500

Aug. 4, three tables

1st Dennis Bray, 2nd Barb Dickman, 3rd Bernice Scholer, 4th Eddie Hall

Wednesday Cribbage

No Results

Pinochle

Wayne Chilson, Dave Solomonson

Friday Bridge

Aug. 4, two tables

1st Dave Solomonson, 2nd Quentin Fiala, 3rd Lois Johnson, 4th John Karnes, 5th Carolyn Higgins