Senior Center News, Jan. 19, 2018

North Central Senior Citizens Center, Jan. 22-26

Monday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; bingo at 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m; TOPS at 8 a.m.; cards at 1 p.m.; mall or Walmart shopping from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday — Transportation from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; pinochle at 1 p.m.

Friday — Medical transportation will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. but people must make a request at least 24 hours in advance.

No cards played this week

Menu by Earlene DeWinter

Monday — Pork schnitzel sandwich, coleslaw, tator tots, dessert

Tuesday — Salad, spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans, garlic bread, peach kuchen

Wednesday — Sweet-and-sour pork, rice, egg rolls, vegetables, pudding

Thursday — Blueberry french toast bake, omelets, fruit cocktail

Friday — Soup, salad bar, chef’s choice, dessert, milk

Senior Center Gift Shop — Come see what we have. We have a variety of cards and homemade gifts. We also have many beautiful pieces of glassware. Our regular hours are 9 a.m. to closing. Proceeds from the sales, at this time, will be going towards the purchase of a new Steam Table for our center.

Seniors! We, here at the Senior Center, are still working toward the purchase of our new steam table. Anyone donating to our cause, of course, will be able to use our tax ID for a write off. We thank everyone for their help and we appreciate each and every one of you very much.

Sound Health: Music has been around since ancient times. It is part of every known culture. It can get your foot tapping, lift your mood and help you recall a distant memory. Music stimulates us to healthier bodies and minds. When you listen to or create music, it affects how you think, feel, move and more. Researchers are learning more about what parts of the brain respond to music, and how music might help ease symptoms of certain diseases and conditions. They found that music has positive effects on kids’ learning abilities. Once you teach your brain how to respond to sound effectively it continues to do that well beyond when the music lessons stop. A little music goes a long way, but the longer you play, the stronger your brain becomes. Being musical may also protect you from hearing loss and may help you regain abilities you’ve lost from a brain injury or a stroke. Some may be able to sing words, but not speak them. Shared musical experiences can even help family members connect with a loved one with dementia. It can also help young ones with behavior disorders learn ways to manage their emotions. To see the most health benefits, try to include music as a regular, consistent part of your life. It’s never too late to add music to your life.