Columnists
Fair offers up timeless activities and fun for all
It’s a well-worn phrase but in this case it still rings true, there really is something for everyone at the Mower County Fair. The various ...
Sara Schafer, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 18 of 25
Columns
Take a moment to learn about Medicare benefits
Medicare covers all the costs for a one-time, comprehensive “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit during the first 12 months that you have Part B. Learn ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, July 27, 2013 4:53 pm
Mower County Senior Center
Steps to keep safe driving this summer
Here we are in the heat of summer and many people are heading out on vacations. The roads are becoming crowded with people who are ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, July 20, 2013 4:57 pm
Columns
A healthy diet leads to a healthy body and mind
Remember the old adage, you are what you eat? Make it your motto. When you choose a variety of colorful fruits and veggies, whole grains, ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, July 13, 2013 5:24 pm
Guest Columns
Busy week planned after holiday
Now that you have had a chance to recover from the holiday, we have another fun week planned for you. • Monday is Nutritional Assistance ...
by Sara Schafer, Sunday, July 7, 2013 10:24 am
Archive
July 4 a time to celebrate our independence
On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence from Britain and democracy in our country was born. Every day thousands leave their homeland to come ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, June 29, 2013 12:57 pm
Columnists
Break up an afternoon with some high tea
One of the most well known English tea traditions is afternoon tea. The origin of afternoon tea is thought to have started with the seventh ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, June 22, 2013 5:27 pm
Guest Columns
Pathologists to give speech-language presentation
On Tuesday, the Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin speech-language pathologists Julia Meverden and Michelle Soukup will present at the Senior Center. They will explain ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, June 15, 2013 6:04 pm
Columnists
Presentation will help people plan for the future
We have another action-packed week at the center this week. Ron’s Message will be here Tuesday. Call ahead and sign up for your free 15-minute ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, June 8, 2013 5:33 pm
Austin
Big things at Senior Center
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 ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, June 1, 2013 5:42 pm
Austin
Remembering those soldiers who served and died for our country
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that occurs every year on the final Monday of May. Memorial Day is a day of remembering ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, May 25, 2013 4:22 pm
Austin
Senior Center putting on the ritz with vintage style show
On Wednesday the Mower County Senior Center is hosting a vintage style show. All fashions will be from private collections and donations. Let’s go back ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, May 18, 2013 5:10 pm
Columns
New wave of apps center on medical benefits for seniors
Anyone that knows me knows that I am a techie. Some even call me gadget girl. I have a love for technology and try to ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, May 11, 2013 5:17 pm
Austin
Class to introduce the world of fairy gardening
Fairy gardens — a new take on an old favorite, the terrarium — are tiny worlds complete with miniature furnishings, fairy-scale plants and plenty of ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, May 4, 2013 4:39 pm
Austin
Mower County Senior Center
Spring Branson Show The Mower County Senior Center will hold it’s Spring Branson Show at the Paramount Theatre at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, April 27, 2013 8:00 am
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