The Ellsworth Senior Center would like to invite all senior citizens ages 50 and greater to the following events to be held at the senior center: 

Pool Players meet every Monday and Friday from 1-3 p.m. 

Euchre Card Players will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 11 and 1 p.m. Thursday, July 25. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to come. 

Discovering Together Tuesday will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 9. Fascinating Loons with Stan Tekiela: Loons have fascinated people for thousands of years and Stan has spent over 20 years studying and photographing loons. In this virtual presentation, Stan shares his stunning images and answers the age-old questions about loons such as: Do they mate for life? Do the same loons return to the same lake each year? And so much more. Stan Tekeila is a naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer/author. For over 40 years he has studied and photographed wildlife all over the United States. He is also a well known columnist and radio personality.  

Our Balanced Wellness Presentation with CJ Young from Country fit will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17. She will talk brain health basics, such as research on cognitive decline, fitness/brain health correlation and five lifestyle habits for a healthy brain. CJ will bring her Tanita computer to read our personal body composition readings. We will also do some group exercise to help maintain balance and strength. 

Katrina will be providing Foot Care for a fee on Monday, July 22 and Tuesday, July 23 (six-week and eight-week schedule) beginning at 9 a.m. Please call the Ellsworth Senior Center at 715-273-5873 for more details and/or to make an appointment. 

Celebrating Seniors Gathering will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. Did you know that what’s good for your heart is also good for your brain? Lifestyle factors that we can modify and control play a large part in reducing our risk for cognitive changes as we age. Join Amy Luther, Dementia Care Specialist from the ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Center) of Pierce County as she shares information about improving brain health, reducing risk for cognitive decline, and pursuing a well-rounded approach to healthier living. 

Unless otherwise stated, all events are at the Ellsworth Senior Center, located in the basement of the old Ellsworth Public Library (312 W. Main St.) Please park in the back parking lot and enter through the back door. 

Submitted by Activities Director Janelle Braund