Senior Lunch & Learn: C’mon Cavs: The History of the Cleveland Cavaliers
Thursday, March 13th @ 12:15 PM
Senior Euchre Tournament
Friday, March 14th
@ 1 PM - 4PM
Senior St. Patrick’s Day
Tuesday, March 18th
@ 1 PM-2:30PM
Senior Lunch Outing: Town Tavern Green
Thursday, March 20th @ 11:30 AM
Senior Lunch & Learn: Scams: What to Watch Out For
Friday, March 21st @ 12:15 PM
Senior Lunch & Learn: Identity Protection
Tuesday, March 25th @ 12:15 PM
Senior Canvas Painting
Wednesday, March 26th
@ 1 PM - 2:00 PM
Senior Murder Mystery Luncheon:
High Noon at Dead Mans Saloon
Thursday, March 27th
@ 1 2:30 PM
Senior Cardmaking with Angela
Friday, March 28th
@ 1 :00 PM-2:30PM
March is finally here! Hopefully Spring is on it’s way! I have reached March is finally here! Hopefully Spring is on it’s way! I have reached that time of year where I am over sweaters and being indoors! I crave that time of year where I am over sweaters and being indoors! I crave sunshine and Spring breeze. I have enjoyed the Winter but now it can sunshine and Spring breeze. I have enjoyed the Winter but now it can travel on down the road! March Came in like a lamb but fun is charging travel on down the road! March Came in like a lamb but fun is charging in like a lion here at the Lake Y this month! Just a friendly reminder if in like a lion here at the Lake Y this month! Just a friendly reminder if you sign up for a program and are unable to attend please let me or the you sign up for a program and are unable to attend please let me or the front desk know. We have had several events lately where half of the front desk know. We have had several events lately where half of the people signed up didn’t show up. Please remember that we have people signed up didn’t show up. Please remember that we have generous sponsors who are providing food and/or prizes. I completely generous who are providing food and/or prizes. I completely understand that things come up or illness arise but imagine hosting understand that things come up or illness arise but imagine hosting dinner and planning on 20 people but 10 only come. It can get costly. dinner and planning on 20 people but 10 only come. It can get costly. In other Y news we expect construction to start possibly at the very In other Y news we expect construction to start possibly at the very end of March so you can be on the lookout for that. We ask for patience end of March so you can be on the lookout for that. We ask for patience and understanding once it starts. Remember if there is a event you and understanding once it starts. Remember if there is a event you would like to see or have a suggestion on how I can make things better, would like to see or have a suggestion on how I can make things please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I will do my best to make it please do not hesitate to reach out me. I will do my best to make it happen if I am able. I wish everyone a March filled with sunshine, good happen if I am able. I wish everyone a March filled with sunshine, good health and laughter! health and laughter!
Senior Lunch & Learn: Betty Ford 4/15 Senior Lunch & Learn: Betty Ford
4/17 Senior Easter Social & Egg Hunt 4/17 Senior Easter Social & Egg Hunt
4/22
Senior Fraud Bingo Senior Fraud Bingo
4/23 Senior Canvas Painting with Megan & Abby 4/23 Canvas Painting with Megan & Abby 4/29
Senior Bus Trip: Fun with Flowers 4/29 Senior Bus Trip: Fun with Flowers
Lots more in the works! Lots more the works! Stay tuned!! Stay tuned!!
Adults
Please spread the word!
The March 9th are almost here . If you have talent or know someone who does please sign up or get them to sign up. Auditions are simply to see what the acts are and how long they are. It will aids in forming the showcase. This is not a competition! All are welcomed and encouraged! I know we have a community filled with wonderful talented seniors. If you would like to be a part of this event but don’t know what to do reach out to me and my volunteers and myself will help find the right skit for you! I know this event will be something very special and unique. Don’t miss out on your chance to be a part of such a wonderful community event! If you are reading this and have missed the audition date but really want to be apart of it, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I would be glad to add you to the show. Thank you!
Pizza & Puzzles
Active Older Adults
Older Adults
Active Older Adults
for Active Older Adults
Healthy Heart Challenge: A Day on the DASH Diet
By the Editors of SilverSneakers | February 11, 2025
There’s a reason this simple plan is ranked No. 1 for heart-healthy eating — it works! Here’s how to get started with DASH.
Flashy new diets seem to make headlines every few weeks. But there’s one eating plan recommended by health experts time and time again. It’s the DASH Diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension.
Developed more than 20 years ago with support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), DASH has consistently been named the top “heart-healthy diet” by U.S. News and World Report — among other kudos.
What to Love About DASH
It’s a flexible eating plan that has been shown to help people make simple dietary choices that can lower blood pressure and boost heart health.
High blood pressure can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions. Nearly 75% of adults over the age of 60 have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A 2019 review of research on the DASH Diet found that sticking to the plan was associated with:
20% lower risk of heart disease
19% lower risk of stroke
18% lower risk of diabetes
Significantly lower blood pressure and cholesterol
Ready to give DASH a try? Here’s how to build your meals and snacks using the plan. (Daily goals are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.)
Start
with Fruits and Vegetables
They’re packed with fiber and heart-healthy minerals like potassium and magnesium that lower blood pressure by lessening the effects of sodium and easing tension in blood vessel walls.
Your move: Make a point of including at least one in every meal and snack. Daily goal: Four to five servings of each.
Choose
a Variety of Whole Grains
Versatile whole grains are major sources of much-needed fiber. Grains also help keep your energy levels up — in part because they’re filling.
Your move: Try whole grains like oatmeal, brown rice, whole-wheat pasta, and quinoa. Daily goal: Six to eight servings.
Eat (or Drink) Dairy
Milk, yogurt, and cheese are among the best sources of calcium, which helps the body manage blood pressure. They’re also an excellent source of protein.
Your move: Drink 1 cup of low-fat or fat-free milk with meals. Snack on unsweetened yogurt (flavor it with fruit) or 1½ ounces of low-fat or fat-free cheese.
Daily goal: Two to three servings.
for Active Older Adults
Healthy Heart Challenge: A Day on the DASH Diet
By the Editors of SilverSneakers | February 11, 2025
Fill Up with Small Amounts of Lean Protein
Fish, poultry, lean meats, and eggs are high in magnesium and protein, which have been shown to help lower systolic blood pressure.
Your move: Pay attention to your portion sizes: One egg or 1-ounce cooked lean meat counts as one serving on DASH. (One ounce isn’t a lot — it might help to visualize 3 dice to gauge your portion.)
Daily goal: Six servings or less.
Tip for vegetarians: Meet your protein needs with foods like edamame, tofu, tempeh, and chickpeas. Read up on the Top 5 Plant-Based Sources of Protein for Older Adults here. Get Modest Amounts of Healthy Fats
When enjoyed in moderation, healthy fats can help lower bad (LDL) cholesterol levels. Choose heart-healthy fats like olive oil, nuts, seeds, and legumes.
Your move: About 27% of your calories can come from fats (including what’s added to food or used for cooking). That’s about two to three servings of things like cooking oil, mayonnaise, and salad dressing.
Daily goal: Two to three servings.
Weekly goal: Aim for four to five servings a week of nuts, seeds, and legumes. Here’s what one serving looks like for these:
½ cup cooked beans or peas
1/3 cup nuts
2 tablespoons seeds or nut butters
Limit Salt and Sweets
The DASH Diet allows for 2,300 mg of sodium a day — that’s equal to 1 teaspoon of salt. But to lower your blood pressure even further, a 1,500 mg limit is the target, according to the American Heart Association.
As for sweets, you can have them, but choose desserts with little or no added sugar, like dark chocolate, chia seed pudding, or almond flour cookies.
Your move: The more you cook, the more you ’ re able to control the amount of sodium and added sugar in your foods. Here are 6 Easy Ways to Add Flavor Without Adding Salt. And here you can find 6 Simple Ways to Eat Less Sugar—Without Giving Up Dessert.
Weekly goal: Five servings or less.
Today’s Sample DASH Menu
Breakfast: A bowl of bran flakes or shredded wheat cereal topped with sliced fruit and lowfat or non-fat milk. A small glass of 100% orange juice.
Lunch: A chicken salad sandwich made with two slices whole wheat bread. Serve with a cucumber-and-tomato salad and dish of low-fat cottage cheese topped with fruit.
Dinner: 3-ounce baked cod served with brown rice, sautéed spinach, and a small cornbread muffin.
Snacks: Plain yogurt topped with fresh or dried fruit and unsalted sunflower seeds. Two graham crackers topped with nut butter.
