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Senior Center to celebrate moms

On Friday, we are have another special meal. This month, we are celebrating moms. Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, May 3, 2014 7:45 pm

Mower County Senior Center

Senior Center celebrating hats

We are all looking forward to the May flowers, planting our gardens and the fun the summer will bring. On May 5, we have a ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, April 26, 2014 7:04 pm

Mower County Senior Center

Winter has tested patience; spring is around the bend

In 1557 a gentleman by the name of Thomas Tusser compiled a collection of writings he called “A Hundred Good Points of Husbandry.” In the ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, April 5, 2014 5:36 pm

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day again with the Mower County Senior Center

Originally a religious holiday to honor St. Patrick, who introduced Christianity to Ireland in the fifth century, St. Patrick’s Day, which was celebrated on March ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, March 22, 2014 5:02 pm

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Knowing the signs of COPD

People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) have certain signs and symptoms. But these signs and symptoms vary. Not everyone with COPD will have the ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, March 15, 2014 12:54 pm

Mower County Senior Center

Piled up snow can cause damage to your roof

You know there’s been too much snow when… You have to pick up your knees to your chin to get over the snow bank. You ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, March 8, 2014 5:29 pm

Mower County Senior Center

Senior Center holding program for caregivers

The Mower County Senior Center will be holding Powerful Tools for Caregivers. This six-week educational program was developed to provide caregivers with tools to increase ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, March 1, 2014 6:19 pm

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Last painting class is Friday

Join us Friday for the last in the series on watercolor painting. This class is week No. 3 trees in the sampler series. Each class ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:17 pm

Guest Columns

Caregiver group meeting at new time

At 10: 30 p.m. on Tuesday, the Senior Center will be hosting their Caregiver Support group. This is a change from its originally scheduled date ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, February 15, 2014 1:39 pm

Mower County Senior Center

Take steps to prevent fall injuries

In the United States, about one in three seniors over age 65, and almost one in two over age 80, will fall at least once ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, February 1, 2014 5:16 pm

Mower County Senior Center

Senior Center prepares for tax time

It’s time again for the Rent Rebate-Property Tax Refund. Starting Feb. 4, Advocacy will be taking appointments to assist with the completion of the Minnesota ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, January 25, 2014 10:14 pm

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Got an app for that: Appetizers will be focus of cooking show

This week we are having another fun cooking show for you. On Monday, my cousin, Jen Harris, will be here to make some yummy appetizers ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, January 18, 2014 1:21 pm

Mower County Senior Center

Bruce Loeschen giving seminar at Senior Center

On Wednesday, Bruce Loeschen will be doing a seminar on the different projects he has done in the community and all over. If you don’t ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, January 11, 2014 5:14 pm

Mower County Senior Center

Take steps early for your retirement

Things have been good this year. The stock market has had an incredible run, the economy and housing are starting to turn around, and we ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, January 4, 2014 5:04 pm

Guest Columns

Holidays bring talks of senior well-being

As families gather during this holiday season, major topics of discussion by 43 percent of adult children who will visit their parents or in-laws will ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Sunday, December 15, 2013 6:10 am

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