Sara Schafer
Stay active to help combat aging
Why do some people, as they age, “keep their smarts?” That is, they maintain their cognitive functions well when others do not? If you are at ...
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Senior center hosting seminar on changes in sleep patterns with doctor from Mayo
Have you ever had problems sleeping? Along with the other changes that happen as we get older, changes in sleep patterns are part of the aging ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, June 15, 2019 6:40 am
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Senior center changing hours it opens
We are changing our hours and June is our trial month. We are now opening the building at 7:30 a.m. instead of 8 a.m. If this ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, June 8, 2019 6:57 am
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Memorial Day a chance to reflect
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday which occurs every year on the final Monday of May. Memorial Day is a day of remembering ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, May 25, 2019 9:48 am
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First Senior Center picnic in the lot Wednesday
This week, on Tuesday and Thursday, we are having a finger nail clinic. At 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, we will hold our first picnic ...
by Sara Schafer, Monday, May 20, 2019 4:13 pm
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Busy day for the senior center on Tuesday
Tuesday is a very busy day here at the center. Come in at 11:30 a.m. and have hotdish in the coffee shop. At 1 p.m. ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, May 4, 2019 9:34 am
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Diabetes program begins, will run 6 weeks
We have started the next six-week session of Living well with Diabetes. Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. they are meeting and there is still ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, April 27, 2019 11:17 am
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Senior Center hosting Easter dinner on Friday
Join us for an Easter celebration Friday, April 12. We are having a traditional Easter meal of ham or turkey; members $9, non-members $10. Dinner ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, April 6, 2019 9:41 am
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Class to help those with diabetes be healthier
If you live with diabetes and would like to improve your health and sense of well-being, this class is for you. From 9:30 a.m. to ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, March 30, 2019 9:07 am
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Doing your part to help stop robocallers
How many of you are getting tired of those unwanted phone calls? You think someone is calling to catch up with you and it’s just ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, March 23, 2019 9:39 am
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Gumbel to discuss questions of life’s finances
At 1 p.m. on Tuesday, we will host the second session by Jennifer Gumbel, “Legal Costs, Taxes and Nursing Home Care.” How much can the ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, March 16, 2019 7:01 am
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Group is a place for caregivers to share experiences, gain support
The next Caregiver Support Group will be March 21. Caregiver Support Groups provide the opportunity for caregivers to share their experiences, discuss their concerns, and ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, March 9, 2019 11:30 am
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Benefit from the effects of exercise
Experts say exercise starts to decline as people surpass the age of 40, so they have some tips on how to make your daily walk ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, March 2, 2019 9:17 am
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Come to the senior center and learn about Austin
Did you know?? •Austin was recently highlighted in the Washington Post for being Autism Friendly. •Austin was in the top 10 Nicest Places in America ...
by Sara Schafer, Saturday, February 23, 2019 9:52 am
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Defensive driving class is Friday
Our next defensive driving class is at noon on Friday, Feb. 22. This is a four-hour refresher class to get a discount on your car ...