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Columns

Grant will help with center’s advocacy program

We wish you all a happy, healthy and enjoyable New Year. All of us at the Senior Center are looking forward to new opportunities to ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, December 31, 2011 5:18 pm

Columns

Aging: Behind the numbers

Most of you know that my responsibility at the senior center is providing activities for people 55 and over. You probably already know we have ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, December 24, 2011 12:39 pm

Austin

Tips on shopping for the older adult in your family

Perplexed about what to get the senior in your life this holiday season? Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, December 17, 2011 4:26 pm

coast to coast bike ride

Coast to Coasters relate their cross-country trek

You watched their progress on their blog. Now hear their story. Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, December 10, 2011 4:22 pm

Albert Lea

3 charged with breaking into school for piping

Three men were charged in Freeborn County District Court this week with breaking into the old Emmons School and attempting to steal copper piping from ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, December 3, 2011 5:15 pm

Columns

Senior Center hosting Christmas open house

When it comes to entertaining, the holidays are open season, as in open hearts, open gifts, and, our favorite, open houses. Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, December 3, 2011 5:06 pm

Columns

Tickets available for fundraiser

The Senior Center is having a winter fundraiser music show. Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, November 26, 2011 1:57 pm

Columns

Take in the history of the Christmas season

Does anyone know how Christmas ornaments came about? Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, November 12, 2011 6:00 pm

elderly

Multiple risk factors can increase chance of disease

A risk factor is anything that affects your chance of getting a disease, such as cancer. Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, November 5, 2011 5:04 pm

Columns

Hitting the dance floor helps you stay healthy

Flexibility is an important part of being healthy. Dance requires a great amount of flexibility. Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, October 29, 2011 5:00 pm

Archive

Oral health is window into total wellness

You may have heard of the mind-body connection, but what about the mouth-body connection? Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, October 22, 2011 5:30 pm

Columnists

The importance of controlling blood sugar levels

Much of the food we eat is turned into sugar in the blood for our bodies to use for energy. Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, October 15, 2011 4:41 pm

Columns

Senior Center offering flu shots

Flu shots will be given Saturday, Oct. 8, here at the Mower County Senior Center. MEDICAP will be giving shots from 9 a.m. until ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, October 1, 2011 7:00 pm

Health

Signs of aging could point to blocked vessels in the brain

Many common signs of aging, such as hands that shake, stooped posture and walking slower, may be due to tiny blocked vessels in the brain ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, September 24, 2011 4:16 pm

Columns

30 minutes of physical activity a day recommended

Before you jump on that Stairmaster or start pounding the pavement, make sure you have a cardio exercise plan that will give you the most ... Read more

by Sara Schafer, Saturday, September 10, 2011 5:00 pm

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