Senior Center Monthly Newsletter

 May Newsletter

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to those celebrating in the month of May!!

Blood Pressure Check/Monitoring                                                       Low Impact Exercise with volunteer Murlynn Ingle Tuesday, May 9th                                                              every Tuesday and Thursday               Ely Senior Center 11:00am-12:00pm                                                     Ely Senior Center 10:00am

                                    BINGO every Wednesday approximately 12:45 PM

   A Social Security Representative will call the Ely Senior Center to assist any individuals with Social Security matters:  Wednesday, May 10^th at 2:00pm.

   Call the Ely Senior Center to schedule an appointment (775) 289-2742

Access to Health Care will be at the Ely Senior Center on Thursday, May 18^th from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Get connected to free Medicare counseling, local resource information and application assistance.

William Bee Ririe - Free Community Education        

APRN FMP-BC R. Bybee to present - “Peripheral Vascular Disease and Coronary Artery Disease”      Ely Senior Center       Thursday April 27^th at 11:30am

 Dr. Eugene Harper to present - “Let’s Talk About Your Feet”

Ely Senior Center       Tuesday May 23^rd at 11:30am

   7 Surprising Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning

Tackling housework can be downright overwhelming…after all, it’s called “work” for a reason. If you need some motivation to get off that couch and start dusting under it, check out these seven healthful incentives.

Stress less               Boost Productivity             Breathe Easier        Fewer Falls      Eat Healthier          Sleep Better            Burn Calories

To continue the article and learn more, visit:  SOURCE:  https://stjosephhospital.com/7-surprising-health-benefits-of-spring-cleaning

The Mental Health Benefits of Spring-Cleaning BY LAUREN VALENTI

Ah, spring-cleaning. If you’ve been feeling the urge to clean—like, really clean—your home as the temperatures warm and the flowers bloom, you’re not alone.

“Spring is considered the season of renewal, both in nature and in consumer or popular culture,” says Marni Amsellem, PhD, a clinical psychologist at Smart Health Psychology, of the desire to press reset. “After a long winter, we are eager to shed layers and activate. It feels good to do this in our homes as well.” The fact is we’re naturally in harmony with the seasonal shifts happening around us. As the new season inspires us to purge, cleanse, and organize, here’s a deeper look at the mental health benefits of spring-cleaning.

It Gives You a Sense of Control It’s Intentional and Ritualistic       It’s Calming and Energizing

To continue the article and learn more, visit:  SOURCE:  https://www.vogue.com/article/the-mental-health-benefits-of-spring-cleaning

Please remember dining room reservations are required:  Call (775) 289-2742 to reserve (or cancel) your seat.

Help keep our community healthy:

Remember to wash your hands, cough or sneeze into your sleeve and stay home if you are not feeling well.

Ely Senior Center         1000 Campton Street  Ely, NV 89301                 775-289-2742

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