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January Birthday

& Anniversary

Party Lunch will be served at 11:45 AM

Entertainment begins at 12:30 PM

It’s time once again to celebrate those who have birthdays and wedding anniversaries in the month of January. Often referred to as the "happiest music on earth", Bahama Bob performs all your favorite styles of Caribbean/Island music on a traditional 'hand made' steel drum from Trinidad. Although he's a 'solo' performer, Bahama Bob is accompanied by state of the art backing tracks providing you with the rich sound of a complete 6-7 piece band. Bob Milan brings over 30 years of professional live performance to the table. Bob has performed throughout the U.S. as well as in 13 different countries throughout his career. Please reserve your lunch by 12 noon on Thursday, January 14.

VOLUME 20, ISSUE 1 • JANUARY 2016 •108 PAOLI STREET • VERONA, WI 53593 • 608-845-7471

Staff Notes .... 2

Health Bits...... 3

Events ........ 4-6

Trips ................ 7

Movies ............ 8

Games……9

Calendar .... 10

Menu ............ 11

Fitness ..... 12,14

Resources15,17

& Groups

Birthdays ..... 16

& Anniversaries

Messages .... 17

Health .......... 18

& Wellness

Notices ......... 20

Contact ........ 21

Info

Transportation

..................... 22

Sunshine ....... 23

Report

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Do you remember playing the “telephone”

game as a child? Someone makes a statement

and it is whispered from one person to the

next. By the time the statement reaches the

end of the line, the story has changed

dramatically, and the facts have gotten so

jumbled that they no longer bear any

resemblance to the original statement. So it

happens sometimes with situations at the

Senior Center. We can’t always comment or

explain, and that can be frustrating, as it would

help people to better understand the situation.

The important thing to remember is that all of

us on staff here are devoted to the well-being

of our participants, and strive to ensure that

the Senior Center is always a welcoming place

where warmth, positivity, respect, and kindness

will overcome any negativity or divisiveness.

Jennifer, Becky, Rita, Kim, Pat, Laurie, and I

appreciate your ongoing encouragement,

understanding, and support. Thank you and

best wishes for a very Happy New Year!

~Mary

2 | VERONA SENIOR CENTER

From the

Director’s Desk Thank you to everyone who filled out our

TRIAD survey last month. TRIAD is a

partnership between the Senior Center, law

enforcement and local businesses to help

promote a safer community for seniors. The

group does presentations on things like

scams or traffic issues and the annual car

check inspection. This survey will help us

better understand your concerns so we can

address them in 2016. The Senior Center

offers a TRIAD presentation monthly, so

make sure you check them out. We are still

looking for volunteers to be on our TRIAD

committee. All this requires is one hour a

month. Let me know if you’re interested.

I want to wish you all a Happy New Year! It’s

hard to believe another new year has arrived.

I’m looking forward to new milestones in

2016. I will have one son driving and my

youngest will enter high school. It’s crazy

how time flies, isn’t it? I’m wishing each of

you a happy & healthy 2016!

“Be at war with your vices, at peace with

your neighbors and let every new year find

you a better man” - Benjamin Franklin

~ Becky

Becky’s Bits

THE CHRONICLE ~ JANUARY 2016 | 3

Health Bits from Barbara

Happy New Year!

Now that we’re done with all the extra

sweets for a time (Halloween, Thanksgiving,

and Christmas) we need to concentrate on

how important keeping a healthy mouth is

and its relationship to total body health.

Make this number one on your priority list!

Unhealthy balance of bacteria in the mouth

can cause an inflammatory response and

cause an oral infection. This leads to local

inflammation and tissue damage. The

evidence of this is redness, swelling, bleeding,

receding gums, noticeable spaces between

the teeth and gums, loss of bone support,

and tooth loss. Untreated gum disease can

lead to increased risk of stroke, respiratory

infections, heart disease, and uncontrolled

diabetes.

All of our body systems influence one

another to our benefit or demise. Adult

periodontitis may cause increase risk of

heart and cardiovascular disease and clotting

concerns. The hazardous bacteria in the

mouth can be inhaled into the lungs causing

infections. Finally, smokers with diabetes

increase their risk of tooth loss by twenty

times and periodontal disease is several

times as likely to develop in those with type

II diabetes as in non-diabetics. Diabetics have

difficulty controlling blood sugar levels if they

have an unhealthy balance of bacteria in the

mouth.

See your dentist twice a year. Get your

teeth cleaned. Your dentist will examine your

mouth and under your tongue to make

certain all is healthy. Floss before brushing

and brush at least twice daily. If you notice

any changes from your normal, make an

appointment to see your dentist right away.

It can make a difference in your total body

health.

~Nurse Barbara

Events and Activities

Literature Lovers’ Book Club

Wednesday January 6 & 20

12:30 PM For those who love to read, join us twice a month for a book review and discussion! In January we will be reading All the Single Ladies

by Dorothea Benton Frank. Pick up a copy either by purchasing it on your own or requesting it from the Library. Please read the first half of the book (approximately page 187) prior to the January 6 meeting.

Chat and Chew: Meet the Board

Friday, January 8 at 9:00 AM Meet the members of the VAAA Board. Newly appointed members as well as long-time serving members will be present to answer your questions. Join us for a light snack and discussion.

Lunch and Learn Event: How to Stay

Young Your First 100 Years

Monday, January 11 at 12:30 PM Enjoy free lunch while you learn about the causes of degenerative disorders that decrease quality of life and abilities as we age. Find out how Chiropractic care can help you maintain your mobility and independence throughout your life, along with other tips and tricks to keep yourself feeling good! Please RSVP by Friday, January 8 to reserve your seat. *Reservations are required for this program.

Lunch in the Community: Culvers

Tuesday, January 12 at 11:45 AM Join us for a social lunch at Culvers Restaurant. On this day there will be home delivered meals, but no meals served at the Senior Center. There is no need to RSVP unless you need a van ride to Culvers.

John Morton’s

Badger Honor Flight Experience

Wednesday, January 6 at 12:30 PM Senior Center member, John Morton, will be here, along with his grandson, Russell Bach to talk about his trip with the Badger Honor Flight. A staff member from Badger Honor Flight will also be in attendance. Join us!

Why We Love the Packers!

Thursday, January 7 at 12:30 PM Join Jim Rice for an informative and entertaining presentation about Packer history. Why We Love the Packers! Traces the history of the NFL’s most successful franchise with hundreds of photographs of old football cards, magazines, newspapers, and more! All the great games, players, and special moments are included.


Tech Time with Tim

Wednesdays: January 12 & 27

4:30 PM Tim Hake from Personal Computer

Connections will be here twice a month to

help seniors with technology-related

questions. Appointments will be in

30-minute increments. Call the Center to

reserve your spot today!


FREE Hearing Screenings!

Thursday, January 14 1:00-4:30 PM Connect Hearing will be at the Center to

offer free hearing screenings. Those without

hearing aids will have first priority followed

by those who currently have hearing aids. If

you have printouts of previous year’s hearing

screenings, feel free to bring them along for

comparison. Appointments are necessary so

don’t delay, sign up today!

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Card Making with Katie

Tuesday, January 19 at 12:30 PM Join Katie Johnson with Stampin’ Up! for card

making. The cost of the class is $10. The cost

covers the supplies needed to make several

homemade cards to take home. Please RSVP

by Monday, January 18.

An Afternoon of Painting

with Carol Ann

Wednesday, January 20

2:00-4:00 PM Paint Nights are all the craze and we want to

take part in this popular fad! Join Senior

Center member and artist Carol Ann for an

afternoon of painting. Carol Ann will be

teaching participants how to paint a spring

themed scene on canvas. The cost of the

class is $10 and will cover the cost of the

canvas and supplies

as well as light

refreshments.

Participants will get

to take their painting

home with them at

the end of the event.

This class is limited

to 15 people. Please

RSVP and pay for the

class no later than

Friday, January 15.

The Resiliency Factor

Thursday, January 21 at 10:00 AM Why are some people better able to handle

transitions, change, and loss? Join Amy

Schmitz, a UW Social Work instructor, to

explore the topic of resiliency and how it can

make all the difference.

Calling all seniors with special talents,

interesting hobbies, and artistic

abilities! Do you have a collection you keep as a

hobby? Do you have artistic talents? Are you

a world traveler? The Senior Center would

like to have seniors give presentations or host

programs in 2016 related to their interests

and talents. If you’re willing to get involved

and share your hobbies, interests, and talents

with others please talk to Jennifer about your

ideas!



Verona Stampers Group

Tuesday, January 5 at 1 & 6 PM

This group meets the first Tuesday of

each month. There is no cost to

attend. Bring your stamping projects

from home and see what fellow stampers

are working on.

Trip ideas for 2016?

Do you have ideas for day trips for 2016? We would love to hear from you! Please email your trip ideas to Jennifer at [email protected].

Sounds of Music

Thursday, February 4 at 7:30 PM Get your tickets now for the “Sound of Music” musical at the Overture Center. The show is Thursday, February 4 at 7:30 PM. The cost for a ticket is $42.00. We have twenty tickets available and money must be paid when you sign up. The seats are in Section E. Sign up today!

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90 Minutes in Heaven

Friday, January 29 at 1:00 PM “Pronounced dead by rescue workers after a car accident, Texas pastor Don Piper (Hayden Christensen) believes that he visited Heaven before springing back to life 90 minutes later.” PG-13; 2 h 1 min

St. Vincent

Friday, January 8 at 1:00 PM “Maggie (Melissa McCarthy), a struggling single woman, moves to Brooklyn with her 12-year-old son, Oliver (Jaeden Lieberher). Having to work very long hours, she has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of Vincent (Bill Murray), a bawdy misanthrope next door. Vincent takes Oliver along on his trips to the race track, strip club and dive bar, and an unlikely friendship is born. The man is a mentor to the boy in his hedonistic way, and Oliver sees the good in Vincent that no one else can.” PG-13; 1 h 43 min

San Andreas

Friday, January 22 at 1:00 PM “A seemingly ideal day turns disastrous when California's notorious San Andreas fault triggers a devastating, magnitude 9 earthquake, the largest in recorded history. As the Earth cracks open and buildings start to crumble, Ray Gaines (Dwayne Johnson), an LAFD search-and-rescue helicopter pilot, must navigate the destruction from Los Angeles to San Francisco to bring his estranged wife (Carla Gugino) and their only daughter (Alexandra Daddario) to safety.” PG-13; 1 h 54 min


Movie Matinees

Bingo $1.00 for 2 Cards for the entire Bingo

session.

- Thursday, January 14 at 12:30 PM

- Thursday, January 28 at 12:30 PM

Card Games Euchre is played on Tuesday

afternoons starting at 1:00.

*Euchre winners announced on page 15

Interested in Playing 500? A local senior is looking for other

individuals to play 500 with from time to

time at the Center. If interested contact

Jennifer Miller.

Mexican Train Dominoes

Mexican Train Dominoes is played

Wednesdays at 1:30 PM. All are welcome

and we will teach you how to play.

Game Night Game night takes place on Thursdays at

6:00 PM. Numerous board games and card

games are available to play. We encourage

you to bring your favorite and we will play

that, too! The first Thursday of each month

will feature pizza at 5:30 PM and the

opportunity to learn a new game. The pizza

will be purchased from different vendors

each month. The cost is $2.00 per slice.

Please indicate how many pieces you would

like when you sign up.


Games

Wii Games

Mondays: January 4, 18, & 24

12:30 PM Join Jennifer in the Exercise Room for Wii

Games on Monday afternoons. All are

welcome! We will play the following games

on the following days:

January 4: Wheel of Fortune

January 18: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

January 25: Are You Smarter Than a 5th

Grader?

ACTIVITY CALENDAR January 2016

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI

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9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 9:30 Beginners Keeping Fit 10:00 Club 108 12:30 Badger Honor Flight Presentation 12:30 Book Club 1:30 Mexican Train

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8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 10:00 OTS: West Towne Mall 12:30 Why We Love the Packers 1:30 Poker 2:00 Core Strength 3:30 Line Dancing 5:30 Pizza Party & Game Night

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8:45 Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit (new) 9:00 Coffee Hour 12:30 Lunch & Learn: Blue River Chiropractic

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8:45 Keeping Fit (new) 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 12:30 Bingo 1:00-4:30 Hearing Screenings 1:30 Poker 2:00 Core Strength 3:00 Vet’s Club 3:30 Line Dancing 6:00 Game Night

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Fitness Classes

New class! MELT

Begins Wednesday, January 13 at

11:00 AM Did you wake up this morning feeling like

your feet or low back were a little stiff? If

this sounds familiar, then this MELT Class is

for you. In this 8 week session, all levels class

you will learn the primary cause of pain and

will be taught simple, self care techniques you

can do at home to remain active, healthy and

pain free for life. Using specialized soft body

rollers and small MELT Hand and Foot

Treatment Balls to simulate the results of

manual therapy, you will learn how to reduce

inflammation, ease chronic neck and low

back strain, and more.

The MELT Method was developed for the

general public as a self-care tool to prevent

and relieve chronic pain. It’s an essential

addition to any wellness or fitness routine.

For more about MELT, go to

www.meltmethod.com.

Keeping Fit Mondays at 8:45 AM

Thursdays at 8:45 AM This exercise program is a mixture of

aerobic exercises, weight training,

mobility and balance improvement. A new

Monday session begins January 11 and a new

Thursday session begins January 14.

Pilates Workshop: Neck

Tuesday, January 5 at 12:15 PM Join Lindsay Pelletier from Hometown Pilates.

This free neck workshop is designed to

inform you on how to maintain proper head

alignment in your daily life. Healthy alignment

is key to being pain free! When a person has

improper alignment, joints and discs will

wear out faster than they should. Just like

aligning the tires on your car to prevent

immature wearing down of the tires- you

want to do the same with your body! If you

currently have neck pain, this workshop will

teach you ways of moving that will help. We

will also work on stretching other areas of

the body that can impede the ability to have

proper alignment in the neck. Did you know

that your feet can affect your neck? Come

and learn more! Sign up at the Senior Center

front desk.

Functional Fitness Tuesdays at 9:00 AM

This exercise program is a low-impact

physical activity program to challenge your

range of fitness levels. There will be FREE

classes on January 19 and 26. The next paid

session will begin on Tuesday, February 2.

*Please call 845-7471 with any questions regarding these classes.

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Tai Chi Fridays 10:00 AM Level II

11:15 AM Level I This slow, fluid, mindful, standing

movement class will take the body and joints

through their range of motion while

strengthening major leg muscles that allow

mobility and stability. Tai Chi Level I is for

beginners, and Tai Chi Level II is for those

furthering their skills.

Yoga

Fridays at 8:45 AM A great class to work on your balance and

flexibility with some floor exercise

incorporated. A new session begins

January 8.

Keeping Fit for Beginners Wednesdays at 9:30 AM

This class is perfect for the beginner! We

focus on increasing balance, strength, and

endurance using light weights and other

equipment. A new session begins January

13.

Chair Yoga Thursdays at 9:50 AM Anyone can do yoga and stretching in this

class. The exercises can be modified for

those who don’t want to do traditional floor

yoga.

Core Strengthening Thursdays at 2:00 PM Having a strong core is extremely important

as it supports the spine and aids in balance.

We will not only work our abdominal

muscles, but also the muscles of the back and

hips. The class is free.

Line Dancing Thursdays at 3:30 PM All abilities are welcome. Learn several

popular line dancing routines. Wear

comfortable clothing. A new session begins

January 28.

All exercise classes are $35 for an 8 week session. Call 845-7471 to reserve a spot.

We ask that all registration and payment be complete one week prior to a new session start

date to ensure there are enough participants for each class. There must be 7 participants

enrolled and paid one week prior for a class to take place as scheduled.

Resources and Groups

AA Meetings Thursdays at 1:00 PM

Senior AA meetings are help weekly in the

Health Room for anyone who wishes to

attend. All meetings are strictly confidential.

Caregivers Support Group Tuesday, January 5 & 19

10:30 AM

This group meets on the first and third

Tuesday of the month. All caregivers or

former caregivers are welcome! RSVP not

required; however, if you need transportation

please call Becky at 848-0432.

Veterans Club Thursday, January 14 at 3:00 PM

All branches and all age groups are welcome.

Please call Becky Losby with any questions at

845-7471.

Club 108 Every Wednesday 10:00-11:30 AM

1st & 3rd Tuesdays (During Caregivers Support)

Club 108 is a program for individuals with

early memory loss. There is no cost for the

Club. We currently have openings for this

program. If you are interested in enrolling or

have questions, please

contact our case manager, Becky Losby, at

845-7471.

January Theme will be Winter Sports.

*Groups and Resources

continued on page 17.

Hometown Helpers

Tuesday, January5 at 9:30 AM

The Verona Hometown Helpers is part of

the RSVP Group Projects program. The

group makes mittens, hats, scarves and

other items requested by organizations for

those in need. If you are interested in more

information about Verona Hometown

Helpers, please contact Mary Schmelzer,

RSVP Group Projects Coordinator at

608-310-7280.


Birthdays and Anniversaries January 1

Maggie Hollman

January 2

Fred Foreman

Michael Paul

Patricia Strand

January 3

Jim Sweet

January 4

Chuck Roum

Esther Sarbacker

January 6

Richard Woerpel

January 7

Robert Maurice

January 10

Richard Burkhamer

Louis Eifert

January 11

Mary Burkhamer

Marlene Olsen

January 12

Raymond Gust

Marcella Herfel

Ilene Ramsey

Kenneth Schulz

January 14

Robert Galloway

Orin Strand

January 15

Gwendolyn Applebaugh

January 16

William DeLong

January 17

Donna Schultz

Jolene Kenyon

Ray Wagner

January 18

Grant Gintz

Dave Peck

January 19

Geri Despins

Dorene Disch-Severson

Charlotte Viney

January 20

Howard Disch-Severson

Bernhardt Goebler

Dean Helgeson

January 21

Kathleen Fletemeyer

January 22

Frances Eichelkraut

January 23

Lois Wagner

January 24

Sally Pfrang

Ernest Stuber

January 25

Irene Beers

Rosalie Huntington

January 28

Dietrich Zentner

January 30

Floyd Carlstrom

Ann Clough

Dale Hagen

Carol Miller

Anniversaries

January 5

Chuck & Marilyn Roum

January 6

Robert & Donna Jean

Wipperfurth

January 9

Marv & Ginny Hammes

January 14

Virgil & Jeanne Lund (Continued on page 17)


Grief Support Group Rather than hosting a monthly support meeting on a regular day and time, we will sponsor a monthly speaker or activity on topics related to transitions, loss, and grief. Look for information on this speaker series in the monthly Chronicle.

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This group is for those with or caring for

someone with Parkinson’s Disease. The

group meets the third Friday of every month.

*Please call 845-7471 with any questions regarding these resources.

Contact Dennis Thompson to place an ad today!

[email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2470

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Import & Domestic Auto Repairs

700 South Nine Mound Road Verona, WI 535934

THE INSURANCE CENTER

Steve Runde, Account Representative

LIFE - HEALTH - DISABILITY - SENIOR PLANS

17 Applegate Court, Ste. 200, Madison Phone: 608-273-3855

Cell: 608-220-3908

Monroe, WI“Providing Skilled Nursing and Rehab Care,

with Respect, Dignity and Purpose of Life”

(608) 325-2171

Message Board Program Sponsors

Thank you to all of our sponsors

who make our programs possible!

Agrace Hospice - Caregivers Group

Culver’s - Birthday coupon cards

5th Quarter - Birthday coupon cards

Comfort Keepers - Bingo

State Bank of Cross Plains -

Birthday/Anniversary Party Cake

Draft House & Reinen-Beyler

Chiropractic– Euchre

Euchre Winners 11/17/15

1st-Bernice Hamilton (71)

2nd-Russell Pernot (62)

3rd-Dutch Becker & Dorothy Buetel (60)

12/1/15

1st-Roger Barr (64)

2nd-Jerry Haglund (62)

3rd-Russell Pernot & Donna Pahlow (58)

12/8/15

1st-Marian Skille & Pam Sharon (69)

2nd-Donna Pahlow (66)

3rd-Jerry Severson (63)

Please Complete Chronicle Form!

If you wish to be recognized in the Chronicle

for your birthday and anniversary, please fill

out the orange Chronicle renewal form

regardless of whether you will be receiving the

Chronicle by snail mail or online. This helps

ensure our information is correct.

Anniversaries (continued from page 14)

January 15 January 28

Peter & Jean Burns Richard & Dianne

Ottow

January 16

Brad & Ellen Stiner January 29

Marv & Cookie

January 20 Thompson

John & Judy Malec

January 21

Bob & Kathleen Johnson

January 24

Larry & Karen Cox



Health and Wellness

Nurse Barbara Wednesdays from 9:30 AM-2:00 PM

Barbara does blood pressure and glucose

checks, weigh-ins, and informal discussions of

your health and nutritional goals and

concerns. Most of the services available with

Nurse Barbara are on a “drop-in” basis, but

you can call the Senior

Center, 845-7471, if you

would like to make an

appointment for a private

consultation.

Foot Care Clinic Mondays: January 4, 11, & 18

Appointments begin at 8:45 AM

Appointments must be made in

advance. The cost is $20.00, payable to

Home Health United. Please bring (2) towels

for your own use. Fingernails can also be

done at the same appointment time for an

additional $10.

Diabetic Foot Care Monday, January 25


Call early! Appointments are required and fill

quickly. The cost is $28.00 per visit, payable

to Home Health United. Please bring (2)

towels with you to your appointment.

Chair Massage Tuesdays: January 12, 19, & 26


Enjoy the benefits of a massage of the neck,

head, back, shoulders, and arms. A 15-minute

session is $10.00; a 30 minute session is

$20.00. Call 845-7471 to schedule an

appointment.

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The therapist applies pressure with thumb

and finger to ends of nerves to help bring

about increased circulation, a balancing

effect, and a relaxation which enhances

general well-being. 30-minute session for

$20; 1 hour, $40. Appointment needed.

Monthly Programs at a Glance: Jan 4 Wheel of Fortune 12:30 PM

Jan 5 RSVP Hometown Helpers 9:30 AM

Caregivers Support 10:30 AM

Pilates Workshop 12:15 PM

Jan 6 Honor Flight Program 12:30 PM

Book Club 12:30 PM

Jan 7 Why We Love the Packers 12:30

Pizza Party 5:30 PM

Jan 8 Meet the VAAA Board 9:00 AM

Movie: “St. Vincent” 1:00 PM

Jan 11 Blue River Chiropractic

Lunch & Learn Program 12:30 PM

Jan 12 Lunch in the Community: Culvers

Jan 13 Tech Time 4:30 PM

Jan 14 Hearing Screenings 1:00-4:30 PM

Vet’s Club 3:00 PM

Jan 15 Birthday & Anni. Party 11:45 AM

Jan 18 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

12:30 PM

Jan 19 Caregivers Support 10:30 AM

Cardmaking Class 12:30 PM

Jan 20 Book Club 12:30 PM

Painting Workshop 2:00-4:00 PM

Jan 21 Resiliency Factor 10:00 AM

Jan 22 Movie: “San Andreas” 1:00 PM

Jan 23 Are You Smarter Than a 5th

Grader? 12:30 PM

Jan 27 Tech Time 4:30 PM

Jan 29 Movie: “90 Minutes in Heaven”

1:00 PM


Notices

Reception Help Needed We continue to seek volunteer

reception help on the following days and

times:

Fridays: 1:00-3:30 PM

No prior experience required. We will train

you! Contact Jennifer if interested.

Monthly Case Manager

Outreach Hours

Our Case Manager, Becky Losby, has

outreach hours at these local senior apartment

complexes on the following days each month:

Sugar Creek:1st Tuesday of every month from

2:30-3:30 PM

Prairie Oaks II: 2nd Tuesday of every month

from 3:00-4:00 PM

Evia: 4th Tuesday of every month from

2:30-3:30 PM

Shettler Terrace: 1st Thursday of the month

from 2:00-3:00 PM

Park Verona: 3rd Thursday of month from

2:00-3:00 PM

Verona Area Active Adults (VAAA)

Board of Directors President, Dale Hagen .................................. 576-0976 [email protected]

Vice President, Leon McGregor ................ 206-7507 [email protected]

Treasurer, Mary Hinner ............................. 845-9406 [email protected]

Secretary, Dave Hardy ................................. 577-0164 [email protected]

Member, Virginia Peterson .......................... 845-5820 [email protected]

Member, Bill LaBerge ................................... 845-9448 [email protected]

Member, Sally Healy ..................................... 848-4911 [email protected]

Member, Scarlet Feller ................................. 845-2117 [email protected]

Member, Ron Pauley ..................................... 848-5983

Verona Senior Citizens Commission

Chairperson, Brad Stiner ............................. 845-6004 Luke Diaz ........................................................ 616-9459 Mac McGilvray ............................................... 220-2858

Non-Voting:

Dale Hagen, VAAA, Seniors Representative

*Please call 845-7471 with any questions regarding these services.

The Verona Senior Center is accredited by


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available for viewing at the front desk. To advertise contact Jennifer Miller.

Verona Senior Center Contact Info

Directory 108 Paoli Street Verona, WI 53593 Phone: (608) 845-7471 FAX: (608) 848-2784 Website: www.veronaactiveadults.org Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Open Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Senior Center Staff Director, Mary Hanson [email protected]

Case Manager, Becky Losby [email protected]

Program Manager, Jennifer Miller [email protected]

Program Assistant, Rita Martin [email protected]

Nurse, Barbara Rasmussen [email protected]

Nutrition Coordinator, Pat Nolan Nutrition Aide, Laurie Weigel

Transportation, Transit Solutions & RSVP


Transportation

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For doctor appointments outside of Verona you must call two working days in advance, and be able to get into a usual passenger car. Every effort will be made to find a volunteer driver to take you to your appointment. Donations are to be directed to RSVP. Drivers cannot accept personal payment or tips. If you must cancel a ride, please do so as soon as possible to free up the volunteer driver’s time. Please call the Senior Center to request these rides.

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The Transit Solutions van is available for transportation in Verona only Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM-1:45 PM. The van is equipped with a lift to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs. Two stops only per trip. Roundtrip fees are to be paid directly to the van driver. Please call the Senior Center, 845-7471, by 2 PM of the day prior to schedule your ride. *Please note that Wednesday rides will

only be available to the Senior Center

for lunch and to Miller’s Grocery Store.

No other rides can be accommodated

on Wednesdays.

To the Senior Center $1 Other Verona Destinations $2

Out of Town Shopping $4.00 Roundtrip to Madison $2.00 Roundtrip in Verona

10:00 AM-1:00 PM Thur. January 7: West Towne Tues. January 19: Hy-Vee/Aldi

Thurs. January 21: Farm & Fleet Charges will vary for other special events. Payments are to be made directly to the driver. The driver will pick you up at your

home for these trips.


Well-Wishes and Thank Yous

Sunshine Club

The Sunshine Club sends well-wishes and

condolences each month to those in the

Verona area. This report is given by Zoa Ott

for the dates of Nov 10-Dec 10. If you know

of someone that has been hospitalized or is ill,

please let our staff know and we will forward

the information to Zoa so that a card can be

sent.

Well-Wishes:

Cleo Hoffman

George Uihlein

Marlene Dingle

Many Thanks

Memorials: -Gail & Richard Bogdanow

In memory of Robert Williamson

The Senior Center accepts cash and

material donations for use with our

programs. We can provide you with a

receipt if needed for tax purposes.

Thanks to:

-Dale & Ruth Ann Koebke

-Marvin & Delores Thompson

-William & Winnifred Urban

-Audrey & Ray Bates

-Curtis & Linda Ysen

-Steve Sheets

-Tammy Mandarino

-Elaine Burmeister

-Julian & Anna May Rhiner

-Richard & Marcella Herfel

-Phil & Laura Roethlisberger

-Fred Malcomson

-Jules Grossberg

-John & Emma McWilliams

-Betty Azim

-Pat Wehrley

-Don Ott

-Jan Olday

-Mary Lou Kollath

-Alan Freitag

An extra special thank you to all of

the volunteers who helped with the

city-wide Chili Supper. Thanks to

those who baked and worked tirelessly

at the supper. Your efforts did not go

unnoticed and we could not have done

it without you! THANK YOU.

Verona Senior Center

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Prairie Kitchen Cooking Club

Cook side-by-side with people who are committed to your health! The Prairie Kitchen Cooking Club is

sponsored by the UW Dept. of Family Medicine and Community Health. Each Cooking Club meeting

will be hosted by Kara Hoerr, Hy-Vee Dietitian, and a local UW Health physician. The cost is $5 per

class and the money is due the day of the class.

Dates & Menus Jan. 8 - “Morning Break” Scrambled Egg Muffins, Energy Bites, and Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies

Host: Dr. Melissa Stiles, UW Health, Belleville ! !

Feb. 5- “Heart Throb Dinner”

Salmon Patties, Pomegranate Citrus Broccoli Salad,

& Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cream Tartlets

All classes meet from 10 AM - 11:30 AM and are held at the Prairie

Kitchen, located inside the Badger Prairie Needs Network building at 1200 E. Verona Ave. Space is

limited. Registration deadline is one week prior to the start of each class.

Call Verona Senior Center, 845-7471, to register.

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