RIVER FALLS – May is National Mental Health Awareness month; we also celebrate Mother’s Day and Memorial Day in May. 

“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” ~Lucille Ball.

May activities

• May 1 – Senior Center board meeting – 9 a.m. at Wellhaven.
• May 2 – Memory Café – 10–11:30 a.m. at Wellhaven. Call Laura at 715-531-5567 to register.
• May 4 and 18 - Foot Care at Wellhaven. Call 715-425-9932 to make an appointment. Cost is $25.
• May 4 – Popcorn and games – 2 p.m. at Wellhaven.
• May 11 – Ice Cream Social – 2 p.m. at Wellhaven.
• May 18 – Free Blood Pressure Clinic – 10:30 a.m. to noon. Wine and Cheese – 2 p.m., both at Wellhaven.
• May 23 – Senior Center general meeting – 1 p.m. at Wellhaven, with Bingo afterwards.
• May 25 – Root beer floats – 2 p.m. at Wellhaven.
• May 26 – Morning Coffee Break Education: Arthritis and Exercise, 9:45–10:30 a.m. at Wellhaven.
• May 29 – Senior Center closed for Memorial Day.

At 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, we offer free 55 + fitness classes at Wellhaven. 

• 1 p.m. Wednesdays: Cards, euchre at Wellhaven.
• 1 p.m. Fridays: Cards, 500 and bridge at Wellhaven.
• 9:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday, coffee hour at Wellhaven.

The Senior Center is open at Wellhaven for in-person dining. We offer delicious meals Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Cost is $5. You are served an entrée with all the trimmings, fruit, dessert and a beverage. Be sure to check out our menu. We also have grab-n-go for pickup at 11 a.m. Please call 24 hours in advance to reserve your meal.

If you would like more information on the home-delivered meal program, please call St. Croix County ADRC at 715-381-4363.   

Update from the March 28 general meeting: A police officer and a representative from First National Bank of River Falls spoke on elder fraud. They stressed that anyone can be a victim of fraud – which can cross social and economic boundaries. They provided information on types of fraud, tips on how to respond to questionable emails, phone calls and online scams, and provided phone numbers to call if you feel victimized. The session was informative and interesting.

New trip planned for Fall 2023! River Falls Senior Center presents a guided bus trip to Mount Rushmore, The Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota Sept. 10–16, 2023. Cost is $835 per person, double occupancy. For reservations and information contact Marie Deja at 715-307-1250.

Submitted by Laura Swanson