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

Come and join the Pool Players every Monday and Friday from 1-4 p.m.

Euchre Card Players are meeting 1-3 p.m. Thursday, May 8 and Thursday, May 22. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to come. 

Katrina will provide Foot Care for a fee on Thursday May 15 (six-week) beginning at 9 a.m. Call the Senior Center for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Game Day is set for 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 6. We will gather for fun, group games and conversation. This will be the last game day until next fall.

Discover Together Tuesday is at 11 a.m. May 13. Join author, lecturer and researcher Chad Lewis for an engaging presentation on "Wisconsin Gangster History." Discover the fascinating and untold stories of the notorious gangsters who sought refuge in Wisconsin. In this captivating presentation, Lewis explores which infamous criminals hid out in the state, the secret locations they frequented, and the intriguing reasons why Wisconsin became a popular haven for some of America's most notorious figures. This historical journey promises to shine a light on a thrilling chapter of Wisconsin's past. A luncheon will follow, sponsored by the Ellsworth Senior Center and the Friends of the Ellsworth Public Library.

The Balanced Wellness Presentation with CJ Young will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 21. Please note that we are having a change of location. We will be meeting at Country Fit (273 N. Morse St.) for all future wellness presentations. CJ will be using her Tanita computer to read our personal Body Composition Readings following her presentation. CJ will present a wellness topic followed by some group exercises to help maintain our balance and strength.

Celebrating Seniors Gathering will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27 – please note the day change. All future Celebrating Seniors Gatherings will be held on the last Tuesday of the month. In honor of Memorial Day, Julie Huebel from the Pierce County Historical Association will be presenting some stories she has discovered about some of our local veterans. Come join us in honoring their memory. Cake and ice cream will be served following the presentation.

Unless otherwise stated, all events are at the Ellsworth Senior Center, located at English Lutheran Church (229 W. Main St., Ellsworth).

Submitted by Phyllis Beastrom