Have your Blood Pressure checked the first Thursday and Third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. If you need your blood pressure checked more often, contact our nurse at (269)468-3366 to set up a time to meet with her. She's available Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 - 3:00 pm.

On the first Friday of each month, health care workers from Lakeland Home Health Care come to our center to trim and file toenails. This service cannot be provided to diabetic patients or anyone with open sores. Initial cost is $25.00 which includes a reusable foot care kit. Follow up visits are $18.00. Bring your own towel. Call (269)468 -3366 for an appointment.

On the 4th Tuesday of each month, our nurse in cooperation with Communtiy Hospital, will be available to do fasting or non-fsting blood sugar and total cholesterol checks for $15.00. Appointments are necessary, call Tonya at 468-3366 to set up an appointment for the tests. The next scheduled testing will be on July 22nd from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

TAI CHI classes are offered at our Senior Center on Fridays. TAI CHI is an ancient Chinese form of movement and motion that improves your cardiovascular fitness, strengthens muscles, aids flexibility, relieves stress, and helps you find balance in life, both mentally and physically. Cost is $48.00 for eight sessions. Beginner classes are from 9 - 10:00 a.m. and Intermediate classes meet from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. If you're looking for a great stress reliever, plan on joining the group on Fridays.

(Prescription Drug Plans) Open enrollment will begin again November 15th through December 31st, 2008. Open enrollment is currently closed unless you're newly retired and choosing your plan for the first time. To view the different plans available, you can log on to www.medicare.gov on the web, or call 1-800-633-4227. Anyone needing assistance through this process, call the center at 468-3366 and we'll be glad to help.

Throughout the year we arrange for different speakers to come to the center to discuss various health issues, anything from arthritis, surgeries, hearing, pain, sleeping disorders, and many others. Check the newsletter, website, or give us a call at (269)468-3366 to find out about future programs.