* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE RISKS OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE - Our Risk Calculator Screening is November 18 from 10 am to 12:00 noon - The American Heart Association, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Program, is working to increase awareness of the risks associated with high blood pressure. Our newest risk calculator is designed to do just that. The American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Risk Calculator not only allows input of each individual user’s personal measures, but shows a very visual representation of that patient’s personalized risk for chronic disease, including heart disease and stroke, based on his or her individual factors. The tool then goes on (in part 2) to show how the patient can modify and reduce these risks by making lifestyle changes.

VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED IN THE KITCHEN - The Kitchen uses at least 3 volunteers everyday we are open to help cup up salads and desserts that go out on the meal routes and help serve during lunchtime. John Coleman has volunteered in the kitchen twice a week for many years and has decided to retire for awhile, and we have no one to help out on Tuesdays. Please search your heart and your calendar and see if you can find time to help OR if you know of someone that might volunteer in your church kitchen that help us out as well. We will call them, we just need names to call. Please help us look for kitchen volunteers as soon as possible.

THANKSGIVING IS THE TIME FOR GIVING THANKS - During this very special Thanksgiving season, we pause to thank our very special volunteers. Each and every volunteer gives of themselves over and over again with a smile and cheerful attitude and for that we are so thankful. Our volunteers are the best and we truly could not keep the Center operating without YOU! Thank You!

The Center is always in need of your Time, Talents and Resources. Please remember the Center when making your final arrangements.

Louise

HAVE YOU JOINED THE BUCK-A-MONTH CLUB? IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!

Louise Wallace is eager to put your name on the buck-a-month board. What is it, you ask? The buck-a-month club is a way to support the Senior Center with building expenses. Although there is no longer a mortgage on the building, there are still plenty of expenses. Roof leaks, heating and air conditioner repairs, and the list goes on and on. Just like at your own home, a building this size requires constant repairs.

For only $1 each month or $12 per year, you can have your name posted on the Wall of Fame on the North wall of the dining room. Your name will appear with bright shiny stars after it for each month you have paid. Please see Louis Wallace today to join. I think the best part about this club is there are no meetings to attend and no offices to hold.

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Don't sit in the dumps..Move It! Move It!

HAVE YOU GOT THE "Fall Doldrums?"

Grandkids back in school and a lot of time on your hands right now? This mightt have you feeling bored, alone and friendless - could be a case of the "Fall Doldrums". A quick fix when this happens, is to come to the Senior Center.

Get up, get dressed and come to the Center. Visit with other folks, attend the many activities each day, work puzzles and talk and visit with the regulars, go table to table and make new friends, have lunch, volunteer - why the list is endless! But the worst thing to do is stay home. When you have that feeling, we've got the cure for the "Fall Doldrums" at the Center!!!!

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Be sure to look under the "Scott City - Calendar of Events" link to the left of this page to see what is happening at the Scott City Nutrition Center! They are always planning a fun-filled time there too. Friday the 13th they will be hosting a Chili Supper fundraiser. Come out and support their cause.

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