Lew Martin Senior Center
Our Mission
Where everyone is wanted, valued, and cherished as they are. Lew Martin Senior Center brings people together strengthening individuals, relationships, and the community one day at a time.
Welcome to the Lew Martin Senior Center (LMSC). Where today's adults are redefining quality of life and healthy aging. We continue to be a focal point for area adults by supporting their independence, recreating a sense of purpose, and offering opportunities for them to help, teach, and share with others.
Inclement weather
During the winter, if the Superior School District is closed, we will also be closed.
Hours of operations
Open Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Want to Help Out
Multiple opportunities to work with a team to get a project done or help provide phone coverage or other projects at the Lew Martin Senior Center. Computer work is optional. We will work with your schedule.
Have an idea, question, or suggetion
Is there an activity, hobby, or interest you’d like to see offered here? Is there something new you’d love to try, or a skill you’d enjoy sharing with others? Maybe you have a different kind of suggestion altogether—if so, we’d love to hear it!
Your input helps us understand what our community is looking for. Together, we can shape this space into the vibrant gathering place our community has been waiting for. Let us know what you’d like to experience here!
Class Offerings at Lew Martin Senior Center
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Adaptive Chair ExercisingList Item 2
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
9:15 - 10:00 am
$0.50 suggested Fee
Come join others for low impact, muscle strengthening exercise that is adaptable to everyone’s individual abilities. Each exercise can be self paced while using our chairs to sit down or as supports if needed or desired. Additional adaptations are easily accommodated. All exercise equipment is supplied at the Lew Martin Senior Center.
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Tai ChiList Item 1
Tuesday and Thursday 10 - 11 am
Free
Come join us for Tai Chi led by Tom. Tom spent his career years in the Asian Pacific where he learned the skills of Tai Chi firsthand. All skill and ability levels from “never before” to “expert” are encouraged to come. Many adaptations can be used for all abilities during this slow motion, controlled, muscle, cardio and breathing building martial arts exercise.
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Movie AfternoonsList Item 3
Wednesdays 12:30 pm
Free
Do you like free movies with free popcorn or coffee? Every week we show a different movie in our main hall at Lew Martin Senior Center for anyone that wants to join. Movie selections are posted each month at the Lew Martin Senior Center.
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Free Free Fun Bingo with the Superior Public LibraryList Item 2
3rd Tuesday of each month
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Free
BINGO!! And better yet. Free Bingo! Come play without the stress of having to find money or the large payouts. Instead listen to the laugher, connect with your neighbors, and win some awesome, fun, and possibly goofy prizes donated by LMSC, NWCSA RSVP, and the Superior Public Library. Groups welcome.
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LiveWell GatheringsList Item 1
2nd Monday of each month
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Free
Thanks to our continued partnership with LiveWell UW-Superior, come and gather with others for a different discussion and activity each month. Free and open to all ages.
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Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL)List Item 3
Lew Martin Senior Center
Monday 10:15-11:30 AM
Thursday 2:15-3:30 PM
$5.00 Suggested Fee
Thru a LEAP grant from the Wi Institute of Healthy Aging
Come join one of the evidence-based classes that is a comprehensive fitness program that includes cardo, balance, strength, and stretching exercises designed specifically for older adults. Program is adaptable for both seated and standing positions with weights provided for use during class. Registration is required due to a maximum class size of 20. Bring your water bottle, wear comfortable clothes, and begin to see a difference.
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Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) - In AshlandList Item 2
Bretting Center
400 4th Ave. West, Ashland
Tuesday & Thursday
1:00-2:30 PM
60+ $5.00 Suggested Fee
59 & Under $6.00 per class
In Partnership with Ashland Parks & Rec and Ashland Aging thru a LEAP grant from the WI Institute of Healthy Aging and funding provided by OAA Health Promotion Grant.
Come join one of the evidence-based classes that is a comprehensive fitness program that includes cardo, balance, strength, and stretching exercises designed specifically for older adults. Program is adaptable for both seated and standing positions with weights provided for use during class. Registration is required due to a maximum class size of 20. Bring your water bottle, wear comfortable clothes, and begin to see a difference. Sign up with RSVP by call 715-292-6400 x 2
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Coffee and ConversationList Item 1
All Day, Every Day
$.50 Suggested Fee
Our coffee pot is on and hot by 8 am every day we are open. Come by, grab a cup and see what interesting conversation can be found. Bring some friends and play a game of cards or two. Enjoy one of the many puzzles we have.
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Computer LabList Item 3
All Day, Every Day
copy/print $0.10/page
Our newly updated computer lab holds 14 fully equipped computers with built in speakers and webcams enabling our community members to fully access, participate in, and enjoy the digital world. Whether you are looking to gain or enhance your digital skills, connect with family and friends or simply play around on the internet and write a document, our computers are now up to the task of doing whatever you can throw at it. There is also a copy/scan/printer available for use.
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PuzzlesList Item 2
Take one leave one
Do you enjoy doing puzzles but once you are finished, they just sit and collect dust? Don’t want or can’t afford to pay the puzzle prices in the store? Come down and borrow one or two from us. When you’re done bring the puzzles back and swap them out for new ones. We only ask that you take up to 3 at a time in order to share with everyone.
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Books
Free
Books are available to take home to read. We have a take one, leave one policy.
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Greeting Cards
$0.25 per card
Birthday, sympathy, holiday, get well, anniversary, and everything in between. We have them for you purchase.
