Category: March 2018

Potluck Club news

  Bren McKenzie The Potluck dinners continue with the January-February get-togethers. Approximately sixty households either hosted or attended, and enjoyed good food, fellowship, and perhaps a glass of wine. Schedulers are working on pairings for the March-April rotation. Hosts may schedule a dinner, lunch or brunch. The yearly membership fee is $5 per household and…

2 Your Health: Exercise for the active adult

  Mary L. Sherwood, Family Nurse Practitioner Moderate physical activity is good for people of all ages and ability levels. The benefits of older active adults who exercise regularly far outweigh the risks. Even elderly people with chronic illnesses can exercise safely. Studies have shown that many medical conditions are improved with exercise, including Alzheimer’s…

2 Your Health: Is my food safe?

  Angela K. Daniels, RD, LDN (registered dietitian) It is late in the evening with no time to cook and you have not eaten supper. As you gaze at your leftovers in the refrigerator, you wonder if they are still okay to eat. Your concern of getting a foodborne illness is warranted as far too…