Jeannie Winselman & Audrey Clough
SAC’s Enrichment Center
The mission of SAC’s Enrichment Center is to provide seniors in Isanti County with the resources in which topical information on senior issues, nutritional, recreational, and minor medical needs are met for this population, age 55 years and older.
One area we are focusing on in March is wellness walking. We are able to conduct this activity thanks to a Neighborhood Health Connection Grant, which we recently received from Allina Health.
“Wellness Walking 2016” is an hour of moderately paced walking in the Cambridge City Center Mall conducted by a trained group leader. When weather permits, this activity will be held outside in the neighboring area. Following this activity, there will be a healthy snack served along with a group discussion regarding health goals, benefits of exercise and eating nutritious foods. Participants will then be assigned 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercises to perform on their own during the week.
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults do at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity. Many of our café patrons have expressed an interest in eating healthier and starting an exercise program. This would be the perfect solution. What better way to exercise than in a group setting with peers who have similar health goals.
Please consider joining our “Wellness Walking 2016.” Our goal is to start the program around mid-March until the end of the year. Each participant will be provided with a pedometer and a journal to document their goals and track their progress. Ideally, we are hoping to recruit 10 participants. If you are interested, call us at 763-689-6555 or stop in at SAC’s Enrichment Center to register. We look forward to making “Wellness Walking 2016” a fun and successful activity.
Events Happening at SAC’s Enrichment Center:
Monday, March 14:
• 8:30 a.m. – Morning Stretch.
• 9:30 a.m. – Walking Wellness.
• 1 p.m. – Bridge Club.
Tuesday, March 15:
• 10 a.m. – Adult Coloring.
• 10 a.m. – Knit & Stitch.
• 12:30 p.m. – “Hand and Foot” Cards.
Wednesday, March 16:
• 8:30 a.m. – Morning Stretch.
• 9:30 a.m. – Cribbage.
Breakfast is served, Monday through Thursday, 9-10:30 a.m. Lunch is served Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Breakfast is served Friday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Lunch is served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday’s lunch special is macaroni and cheese paired with a spring salad.
Upcoming events:
• Wednesday, April 6 we are off to Como Conservatory and Zoo. Bus will leave from the Enrichment Center at 9 a.m. and we will arrive back at the Center by 2 p.m. Lunch will be at the Zobota Cafe at the Visiting Center. We still have room for a few more people. The Spring Garden Show looks fantastic. Call 763-689-6555 to reserve a seat.
• Thursday, March 17, come join us for our annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at the Friendship Cafe during lunch hours. The menu includes corned beef and cabbage, boiled potatoes, shamrock dessert and leprechaun punch. Put on your green attire and come celebrate with us. You don’t need to be Irish … All nationalities are welcome.
• Saturday, March 19 is March Madness at the City Center Mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will be selling wild rice soup and yummy treats. There will be many local artists displaying their artworks and lots of fun entertainment.
• Monday, March 21, Medicare Class at SAC’s Enrichment Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are within a year or two of reaching Medicare, come join us at SAC’s. LaVonne Sorsenson, Senior Linkage Counselor for our area, will give an overview of different parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C & D), eligibility and different types of enrollment, premiums and deductibles, how to read explanation of benefits, discussion on costs of Medigap policies, select plans, cost plans, advantage plans and prescription drug coverage and other information about medicare.
• Monday, April 4, Driver Improvement Refresher Class for those who are 55-plus will be held at SAC’s Enrichment Center from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Call 1-800-234-1294 to register.