Volume 34, Issue 2 August 2016

NEIghborhood NewsA MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF NORTHEAST IOWA AREA AGENCY ON AGING (NEI3A)

Serving Allamakee, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Grundy, Hardin, Howard, Jackson, Marshall, Poweshiek, Tama, Winneshiek Counties in Iowa

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Preventing Mosquito Borne Illnesses ................. 2

School Days ...................... 2

Summer Fruits and Vegetables: Natures Ready-Made Vitamins .................. 3

Better Choices Better Health .............................. 3

Greens to Go..................... 3

Senior Center Events ........ 3

Caring for Each Other ....... 4

Consumer Protection ........ 4

Surfing the Web for Accurate Nutrition and Health Information ........... 5

Apricot Pops ..................... 5

Safe Preserving with a Steam Canner ................... 5

August Menus ................ 6

Senior Center Locations .... 7 Monthly Sponsors ............. 8

Subscribe to the NEIghborhood News .......... 8

Sudoku/Word Find .......... 8

Sincerely,Mike Isaacson

Make the Call...Message from the Chief Executive Officer

According to the National Center for Elder Abuse, be-tween 7 – 10% of adults over the age of 60 have experi-enced some form of abuse. Sadly, only 1 in 14 of these cases are ever reported to authorities. Using these na-tional percentages and over-laying them onto the State of Iowa creates a picture than many people don’t want to see. Iowa has approximately 682,741 adults over the age of 60; this means that 47,800 Iowans may have experi-enced some form of abuse. Given that only 3,300 cases of elder abuse have been re-ported in Iowa shows that less than 1% of cases are ever reported! Elder abuse is a particular challenge as many people do not want to believe that a loved one, family member, or care taker may take advantage of them. Add to the mix the hundreds of phone, mail, and e-mail

scams and people are more at-risk today than ever be-fore At NEI3A we take this is-sue very seriously and find the low number of reported cases very concerning. To that end we have developed, with funding from the Leg-islature, the Elder Abuse Prevention service. This state wide service focuses on education, assessment, and support services for those that have experienced abuse, or may potentially be at risk for abuse. Working with local communities, law enforcement, community groups, and many others, NEI3A hopes to educate and raise awareness of this very silent threat in the state of Iowa. Our consultation ser-vices will help people talk about these concerns, link individuals and families to local support services, and provide follow-up to ensure

needs are being met. Our training attempts to reach out to community providers, other agencies, and individ-uals that come into contact with older Iowans on a daily basis. Our goal is to educate our communities on how to recognize those at risk, signs of abuse, and increase gen-eral awareness of the chal-lenges faced by our aging population. If you feel that you or someone you know may be at-risk or experiencing some form of abuse, please call us at LifeLong Links toll free 1-866-468-7887 and talk to a trusted professional to-day. If you are interested in learning more about this hometown crisis and would like someone to talk to one-on-one or to come speak to your group we are available today at that same number.

Are Iowa communities equipped to offer the wide range of services aging in-dividuals will need to main-tain their long-term inde-pendence? Do older Iowans and their families know what types of services they need and which ones are avail-able locally? And how will Iowa adapt to ensure its ag-ing population will be able to maintain the highest quality of life possible? Those questions and oth-ers will be discussed dur-ing a special statewide event when NEI3A partners with the Elevate Aging Collabora-

Join the ConversationThursday, August 4

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Northeast Iowa Area

Agency on Aging2101 Kimball Avenue

Waterlootive to present “Join the Con-versation: Iowa Dialogue on Helping Older Adults Main-tain the Highest Quality of Life Possible” on Thursday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. Experience informa-tion sharing, discussion on developing actions and is-sues related to aging Iowans, and idea generation on how to get involved to make Iowa a better place to age. With community conver-sations taking place in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Dav-enport, Des Moines, Mason City, and Waterloo, “Join the Conversation” aims to con-

tinue a statewide discussion about issues like the chang-ing dynamics between gen-erations; the challenges of caregiving; the financial con-siderations of elder care; and the realities of aging, both physical and mental. As Io-wans share their thoughts, concerns, opinions, and ideas, they will be document-ed and shared with all Io-wans and, in particular, poli-cymakers and Iowa leaders. The non-partisan event is free and open to the pub-lic. For additional informa-tion, call LifeLong™ Links at 866.468.7887.

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Summer can be a bum-mer if outdoor fun is inter-rupted by the irritating buzz of mosquitoes. Their bites not only create itchy red bumps on your skin; they also carry the risk of disease. NIH-fund-ed scientists are working to find better ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. And we can all take simple steps to avoid getting bit by those blood-sucking insects. Most mosquito bites are relatively harmless. The itchy bumps often last for just a day or 2 after a mosquito has punctured your skin. But if the mosquito is carrying cer-tain germs, like viruses or parasites, these pathogens might enter your blood dur-ing the bite and make you sick. The diseases spread by mosquito bites can be seri-ous. Some experts call mos-quitoes the world’s most deadly animal. Mosquito-related illnesses kill about 725,000 people worldwide each year. By comparison, snakes kill about 50,000; tapeworms about 2,000; and sharks only about 10 people per year across the globe. Most mosquito-related deaths and illnesses occur outside the U.S., mainly in Africa. “But we’ve always had a variety of mosquito-

Avoid Mosquito Bites • Use insect repellents.

Products containing DEET, picaridin, lemon eucalyptus, para-men-thane-diol, or IR3535 can be applied to skin. Follow label instruc-tions.

• Cover up. When out-side, wear long sleeves, pants, and socks. Mosquitoes may bite through thin fabric, so spray thin clothes with an EPA-registered re-pellent like permethrin. Don’t apply permethrin directly to skin.

• Mosquito-proof your home. Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep in-sects out. Use air con-ditioning if you have it.

• Get rid of mosquito breeding sites. Empty standing water from flowerpots, gutters, buckets, pool covers, pet water dishes, and birdbaths on a regular basis.

The summer season will come to a close soon and school children everywhere will return to the classroom. That means we all need to stay alert for increased two and four wheel traffic includ-ing bicycles, mopeds and au-tomobiles as well as pedestri-ans and of course school bus traffic both before and after normal school hours. Ac-cording to statistics compiled by the Iowa Department of Transportation 30% of crash-es for drivers age 19 and un-der occur between 2:00PM and 8:00PM. Keep in mind many young-sters operating two and four wheeled vehicles lack experi-ence in traffic situations and may not react in the manner you expect. Pay particular

Block the Buzzing, Bites, and Bumps-Preventing Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

borne pathogens in the U.S. as well,” says Dr. Thomas W. Scott, an expert on insect-borne diseases at the Uni-versity of California, Davis. “Right now, I’d say West Nile virus is the biggest problem in the continental United States.” West Nile tends to be a seasonal epidemic in the U.S. It flares up in late spring or early summer and continues into the fall. In 2015, more than 2,000 cases of West Nile disease arose nationwide, and the virus was blamed for nearly 120 deaths. Mo st people with West Nile infections have no symp-toms. Roughly 1 in 5 infected people have relatively mild symptoms, such as fever, headache, or nausea. West Nile can become serious or even deadly for about 1 in 150 infected people. Another virus, called den-gue, is one of the most com-mon causes of mosquito-borne disease worldwide. A dengue outbreak in Hawaii has affected hundreds of people since late 2015. No medications are avail-able to treat the many viral diseases transmitted by mos-quitoes. But current drugs can treat and prevent malar-ia, which is caused by a tiny mosquito-borne parasite and not a virus.

A few mosquito-borne ill-nesses, such as yellow fever and Japanese encephalitis, are preventable by vaccina-tion. But vaccines are not yet available to protect against most mosquito-related dis-eases, including malaria and West Nile virus. NIH scientists are working to develop and test potential new vaccines for dengue and West Nile viruses. An experi-mental dengue vaccine that showed promise in a small clinical trial is now being evaluated in a larger popula-tion in Brazil. Zika is another mosquito-borne virus that’s spread-ing throughout Central and South America. Because the dengue and West Nile virus-es are closely related to the Zika virus, NIH research-ers plan to create an experi-mental Zika vaccine by us-ing methods similar to those used for the other vaccines. Small clinical trials may be-gin soon, but years of testing will be needed to fully evalu-ate potential Zika vaccines. While preventive vaccines are still in development, Scott says, “There are things we can do right now to help pro-tect against mosquito-borne disease.” See the box to the right for mosquito-blocking tips. - Source: NIH News in Health

School Daysattention in school zones or anywhere youngsters may congregate. School buses with flash-ing yellow lights warn us the bus is preparing to stop to pick up or discharge stu-dents. Slow to no more than 20 mph and be prepared to stop. When you are follow-ing the bus and the yellow lights are flashing it is illegal to pass from behind. Flash-ing red lights and/or the stop arm out indicate students will be getting on or off the bus. You must come to a stop at least 15 feet from the bus. Remain stopped as long as the red lights are flashing or the stop arm is out. When the bus has pulled away, watch for students on the side of the roadway.

The only exception to the above information is when you are APPROACHING a bus from the opposite direction on a road with at least two lanes in each direction. If so, proceed with caution. But remember it is illegal to pass when yellow or red lights are flashing and you are travel-ing in the same direction as the bus. School buses must stop at all railroad crossings. It is illegal to pass any vehicle within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. If you are traveling in the opposite direction as the bus, proceed with cau-tion. School buses have an area called the ‘danger zone’ 30 feet to the front and 10 feet to the sides and rear. This

is the area in which students are most at danger of being hit, either by another vehicle or their own bus. Pay partic-ular attention in and around these areas. If possible plan your trips to avoid peak school traffic or areas where youngsters con-gregate. Remember to stay alert so we all reach our des-tinations safely.

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Summer Fruits and Vegetables: Natures Ready-Made Vitamins

The 6-week Better Choices, Better Health Workshop can help you get the support you need and find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue, and stress. You’ll discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment op-tions, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health. If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, or anxiety, this workshop can help you get back in charge of your life.

Are You Dealing With an Ongoing Health Condition?

Classes will be held in:Waterloo: August 3 through

September 7 (Wednesdays) from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Kimball Ridge Center, 2101 Kimball Avenue in Waterloo. Register by call-ing Janet Buls at 319-874-6850 by July 27.

Each session lasts 2 ½ hours. Preregistration is re-quired for this 6 week pro-gram. Full course cost is $20. Scholarships are available for persons 60 years of age and older who express financial need.

In backyards all across Iowa, fruits and vegetables are ripening and ready for picking. But, did you know, despite being a top agri-cultural state, 84.8% of northeast Iowans, don’t get the recommended 5+ serv-ings of fruits and vegetables each day? According to the Iowa Department of Public Health’s Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Chronic Disease Report that’s slightly better than the 86.2% of peo-ple statewide who are lacking in fruit and veggie intake. Fruits and vegetables are in abundant supply this time of year. Whether you raise your own, shop local or stock up at the grocery store, these foods are nature’s vitamin-mineral powerhouses. Fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins A, C, and K, along with potassium, mag-nesium, folate, fiber and other minerals. Better than just a daily dose of vitamins, these foods have been shown to help reduce cancer, heart

disease and stroke risk. Eating more, not less, nu-trient-rich foods is the focus of August’s Fresh Conversa-tions program. Join a local program to learn more about creative ways for adding deli-cious fruits and vegetables to your daily diet. Local farmer’s markets are in full-swing and offer a wide variety of fresh produce grown locally. And, commu-nity food-pantries now try to carry these healthy foods. Discuss ways to incorporate garden and Farmer’s Market produce. Consider coloring your plate with brightly col-ored berries, greens, toma-toes, beans, beets and more. Adding just one fruit and/or vegetable to each meal can help you take a step to-wards more energy and bet-ter health. Local fairs are part of Io-wa’s rich history. To add to this month’s entertaining conversation, participants will explore popular and lit-tle-known, fun fair facts.

In July, Fresh Conver-sation participants enjoyed sampling an avocado-deviled egg recipe. This month’s taste-testing is designed to take advantage of local cab-bage available in gardens and farmer’s markets all over Iowa. As an alternative to the traditional creamy variety, participants will try a lighter, oil and vinegar-based salad. Keeping one’s body strong is an essential step in fall prevention and remaining independent in your home. Participants this month will be shown a knee strength-ening exercise that helps strengthen the quadriceps muscles. All exercises are adapted so they can be done standing or from your favor-ite chair. Small steps toward fitness can make a big differ-ence and Augusts’ exercise can easily be done during the evening news. Join a Fresh Conversa-tions program for fun, fel-lowship and food. Sites of-

fering the program in August include Arlington, Bellevue, Cresco, Dyersville, Decorah, Eldora, Greene, Grinnell, Iowa Falls, Independence, Guttenberg, Manchester, Marshalltown, Maquoketa, Oelwein, West Union, and Waukon. New members and sites are welcome anytime. The program is free. Bring a guest and check your lo-cal meal site for the date and time. If your meal site is in-terested in bringing Fresh Conversations to your lo-cation, contact coordinator Anne Blocker at anneblock-errd@gmail.com.By Anne Blocker, Fresh Conversa-tions Coordinator

Toledo Senior Center: Iowa Valley Continuing Education is offering a class entitled "The Charging Czechs" on Mon-day, August 15 at 1:00 p.m. This is a true story of how a the small town of Clutier won the state girls’ basketball tourna-ment. This inspiring and fascinating story will be presented by Ardene Cross, a resident of Clutier.Registration is re-quired by calling Deb Peska at 641-484-3839. This session is free but limited to 20 participants.

Senior Center Events

June marked the beginning of Greens To Go, an afford-able produce stand bringing the freshest fruits and vegeta-bles to Waterloo neighborhoods. Greens To Go started last summer as a University of Northern Iowa program. Since then, the program has grown to include partnerships with the Northeast Iowa Food Bank and the Jesse Cosby Neigh-borhood Center with support from many more, including NEI3A. Also this summer we are pleased to work with the Jesse Cosby Center to employ some 13 - 15 year olds: Dontavius, Ta'Darius, Tavious, Ray and Damar. They have all enjoyed getting to try the fruits and vegetables and learn more about farming. In return for helping harvest fruits and vegetables and operate the Green to Go stand, they have also been re-ceiving job skills training to ensure they can get great jobs once they complete the program. Our affordable prices make it easy for everyone to eat more food that is good for them. We gladly accept cash and EBT although we are unable to accept Senior Farmers Mar-ket Coupons at this time. Greens to Go will be open until October 28 at the follow-ing times and locations:• Thursdays 11:30 am to 2:00 p.m. at Dollar General (930

W. 5th St., Waterloo)• Thursdays 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Peoples Community

Health Clinic (905 Franklin St., Waterloo)• Fridays 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Jubilee United Methodist

Church (1621 E. 4th Street, Waterloo)

Tomatoes! Apples! Cucumbers! Squash! Mustard, Turnip and Collard Greens! Zucchini!

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Caring For Each OtherBrenda Schmitt and Barb Wollan- Family Finance Specialists- Iowa State University Extension

Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol/Consumer Protection Division Nancy Creery, Iowa SMP Coordinator

ncreery@nei3a.org

“Sometimes I wonder about my sister!” Rose shut the front door and joined her husband in the living room. “You’ll never guess what Iris is talking about – she’s think-ing of finding a housemate! What a crazy idea!” “I don’t agree,” Harry re-plied. “I’ve heard about that working out really well for some people. There could be real advantages for Iris. Of course, she’d have to be care-ful about who she chose, but there are ways to check people out before moving for-ward.” Rose stared at her hus-band, stunned. Harry is right; home shar-ing can have tremendous ad-vantages for older adults. In fact, bringing in a housemate can enable a person to stay in their own home longer. The main advantages fall into two categories:• Financial or physical as-sistance. Home sharing usu-ally involves some compen-sation to the home owner; this may be in the form of rent paid, or in the form of in-kind help, such as lawn mowing, shoveling, providing

Thanks to a change in federal rules, beginning June 13, 2016, fraudulent telemar-keters will have fewer ways to take money away from your wallet or bank account, and consumers will have greater protections. Under the new changes to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR), which take effect June 13, telemarketers will be prohibited from accept-ing funds through these pay-ment methods:• Wire Transfer: This is a “cash-to-cash” money trans-fer, through services such as Western Union and Mon-eyGram. When a consum-er pays for a wire transfer,

transportation or household chores, eliminating the need to pay someone to do those tasks. Even modest income or savings can be meaningful when finances are tight.• Safety and peace of mind. Sometimes concern about falls or other emergencies leaves individuals (or their family members) uneasy about living alone. Having someone in the home who could respond in case of emergency can promote in-dependence. A third advantage for some people seeking to share housing may be compan-ionship. Not everyone who shares housing plans to so-cialize with their housemate, but in some cases that com-panionship is part of the plan and is one of the benefits. Background checks. Be-fore inviting a stranger into your home, a background check is essential. In addi-tion to checking references provided by the tenant, this should generally include a criminal record check and a credit check, generally avail-able for a modest cost. Legal issues. If you are

renting space to a tenant, check with your city about zoning regulations and whether a permit or other registration is required; on the other hand, if you are sharing space with another person and simply sharing certain expenses, that may not be required, but it is worth checking with the city to be safe. In addition, check with your homeowner’s in-surance to see what changes might be needed in your cov-erage. Rental income may af-fect your income taxes; con-sult with your tax preparer to learn what records to keep and what tax effects to ex-pect. Clear expectations. The critical ingredient in any home sharing arrangement is clear expectations. Advance discussion will be needed about: use of any shared spaces (kitchen, living area, bathroom if shared); smoking and other behavior prefer-ences; television and internet use; quiet hours; household upkeep; household security; privacy; guests; pets; park-ing and other issues. It is generally helpful to put these shared expectations in writ-

ing, along with clear expecta-tions about payment sched-ule, sharing of utility costs, and expectations for work-in-lieu of rent (i.e. shoveling, lawn mowing, etc). If home sharing is an appealing option for you, be sure to seek more in-formation before proceed-ing. Free information and ideas are found at www.nolo.com (a respected legal pub-lisher), www.seniorresource.com/shared.htm, and other on-line sources. The Na-tional Shared Housing Re-source Center http://nation-alsharedhousing.org/ lists home sharing organizations in 22 states, although Iowa is not one of those states; these organizations provide help in matching homeowners with prospective tenants. “Harry, you’ve certainly given me a new perspective on Iris’ idea of sharing space in her home!” Rose looked re-lieved after Harry’s explana-tion. “Iris was talking about finding a college student who needed inexpensive housing. I’ll bet if she contacted the col-lege, they could help identify students who would jump at the chance!”

Phone Seller Wants Quick Electronic Payment? No! NO! NO! NO! the funds are loaded into a worldwide system and picked up by the recipient as cash. Once the transaction is com-plete, the money is gone—just like cash. Criminals try to convince their victims to wire money to a stranger, and the money often ends up in a foreign country.• Reloadable Prepaid Card: This is commonly referred to as a prepaid money card or prepaid cash card. A con-sumer generally pays a ser-vice fee to obtain and activate a one-time use or reloadable card, and then load funds onto the account. Criminals seek a card number and Per-sonal Identification Number

(PIN) from consumers, and then transfer the funds out of the consumers’ prepaid card accounts. While these cards seem similar to credit cards, they do not carry the same protections--they are much more like cash.• Remotely Created Check: A remotely created check (RCC) is also known as a demand draft. With a demand draft, a consumer is supposed to give a merchant permission to withdraw funds directly from his or her checking account without a signature. In other words, it’s an approved payment trans-fer from one bank account to another. A criminal may seek to trick a victim into provid-

ing account information over the telephone or the Internet.• Remotely Created Pay-ment Order: A remotely cre-ated payment order (RCPO), also called an electronic check, or eCheck, is an elec-tronic version of a remotely created check. It poses many of the same risks posed by re-motely created checks when scammers are involved.The rules are designed to re-duce the options for scam-mers to arrange counter-to-counter cash transfers or directly access bank accounts for withdrawals. These pay-ment methods are not what reputable telemarketers use to do business.

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Nutrition NotesJill Weber, Human Sciences Specialist/Nutrition and Wellness- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

In 2011, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics con-ducted a “trends survey” and found TV, magazines and the internet were the top infor-mation sources for nutrition and health. Access to infor-mation is easy, but how do we find reliable, accurate re-sources? The internet can be a great resource that is quick and easy to use. You can find breaking nutrition news, healthy recipes and sound nutrition advice. However, like other media outlets, the Web can also be crowded with misinformation and poor nu-trition guidance. Here are tips to help make you a whiz on the web in searching for credible nutrition and health information. Some search engines, such as Google, allow you

Ingredients:1 can (15 ounces) apricots, packed in juice or light syrup2 cartons (6 ounces each) of low fat, sugar free vanilla yogurt

Supplies:8 small paper cups8 plastic spoons or sticks (for handles)

Instructions:1. Drain apricots.2. Chop the apricots finely and mix with the yogurt or blend the fruit and yogurt until smooth with a blender or food processor.3. Pour mixture into 8 small paper cups and put in freez-er. After half an hour (when they start to freeze), stand a wooden stick or plastic spoon in the pops.4. Freeze 3-4 hours or until pops are solid.5. Remove from cup to serve. Place bottom of cup under hot running water for 20 seconds. Peel off paper cup.

Nutrition information per serving: 60 calories, .5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 12g total carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 8g sugar, 2g protein

This recipe is courtesy of ISU Extension and Outreach’s Spend Smart. Eat Smart. website. For more recipes, information, and videos, visit www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings/.

Last year, the University of Wisconsin-Madison pub-lished research saying that an Atmospheric Steam can-ner is safe to use for home canning of acidic foods such as fruits, or acidified-foods such as salsa or pickles, as long as the following guide-lines are followed:• Foods must be high in acid, pH of 4.6 or below. • A research-tested recipe developed for a boiling water canner must be used with the Atmospheric Steam Can-ner. The booklet that comes with the Atmospheric Steam Canner can’t be relied on to provide safe canning instruc-tions!

Surfing the Web for Accurate Nutrition and Health Information

to perform an “advanced search”. By clicking on the “ad-vanced search” icon, you can then enter information to help limit the search to be more specific to your needs. For instance, you can search within a specific site or do-main. The three-letter suffix on a Web site address such as “.com” or “.edu” is the do-main. Some domains may be more credible than others. The most credible domains have the suffix .edu (educa-tional institutions) or .gov (government institutions). Domains with the suffix .org (organizations, often non-profit) have been found to have some credibility as well. The least credible sites tend to have domains that end in .com (commmercial sites), .net (networks), .info (general

use) and .biz (business). Remember, dependable sources often state where information is coming from, who funds the studies or or-ganization, and what creden-tials and education qualify the writers on the topic. For more information, download the Iowa State University Ex-tension and Outreach pub-lication N 3418, Survivor’s

Guide to Healthy Web Surf-ing and Phone Apps. Source: Nourish Your Mind and Body With Accurate Health Informa-tion-How to Sort Fact From Fiction, North Dakota State University, Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., R.D., L.R.D. Food and Nutrition Specialist, https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/publications/health-fitness/nourish-your-mind-and-body-with-accurate-health-infor-mationhow-to-sort-fact-from-fiction. Choosing Reliable Nutrition Informa-tion University of Illinois Extension

Apricot PopsServing Size: 1 pop (1/2 cup) Serves: 8

Safe Preserving Using a Steam Canner

• Jars must be processed in pure steam at 212˚F—mean-ing the canner must be vent-ed prior to starting the pro-cessing time. • Jars must be heated prior to filling, filled with hot liquid (raw or hot pack), and cooling must be minimized prior to processing. The steam can-ner may be used with recipes approved for half-pint, pint, or quart jars. • Processing time must be limited to 45 minutes or less and adjusted for altitude if necessary. For further information: http://fyi.uwex.edu/safep-reserving/2015/06/24/safe-preserving-using-an-atmo-spheric-steam-canner/

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Below you will find the menu for the NEI3A dining centers. Please note that some menu changes may be made after the menu is published in the newsletter. Meals are offered on a contribution bases for those over age 60. Actual cost of the meals is $8.28. Persons under age 60 must pay the actual cost. These meals provide one-third of the recommended daily allowance and includes milk. Responsibility for compliance with any dietary restrictions rests with the participant. To make a meal reservation call 1-866-468-7887 or the local number listed on page 7 of this newsletter. Be sure to check with your local center or dining program for the reservation policy at your location.

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Services Menu

Reservations: Call 1-866-468-7887 or the local number listed by 11:00 the day before to make reservations for lunch. Some sites need you to call a few hours earlier so check for exact time.

Home Delivered Meals are available to seniors not able to leave their homes without assistance. NEI3A determines eligibility to receive home de l i v e r ed meals. Call your local Senior Center for more informa-tion. Not all com-munities listed have hot meals available Monday through Friday but frozen meals or shelf sta-ble are available for other days.

Frozen Meals offer an option for seniors who live in rural areas or small com-munities without a regular NEI3A Meal program. Frozen meals are available in 2-day or 5-day packs and meet all nutritional require-ments. Call your Senior Center for more information.

Monday

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday A 1 Honey Mustard Chicken Lima Beans Corn O'Brien Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Cookie Calories – 746 Sodium – 481 Carb -86.8 Fat – 33.0% B Spanish Beef Patty Lima Beans Corn O'Brien Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Cookie Calories -661 Sodium – 681 Carb -75.5 Fat –39.9%

A 2 Beef & Bow Tie Cass. Green Peas Sliced Carrots Dinner Roll/Marg. Tropical Fruit Calories – 741 Sodium – 679 Carb-105.5 Fat – 21.9% B Southwest Chick. Salad Green Pea Salad Crackers Tropical Fruit Salad Dressing Calories -605 Sodium – 719 Carb -86.8 Fat –14.8%

A 3 Pork Loin w/ Gravy Roasted Potato Medley Spinach Wheat Bread/Marg. Fruited Gelatin Calories – 680 Sodium – 684 Carb-85.7 Fat – 25.8% B Baked Chick. Breast/ Gravy Roasted Potato Medley Spinach Wheat Bread/Marg. Fruited Gelatin Calories -638 Sodium – 663 Carb -85.5 Fat –19.3%

A 4 Hamb. Steak /Gravy Garlic Whip Potatoes Capri Vegetable Blend Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Fresh Banana Chocolate Milk Calories - 658 Sodium – 630 Carb-98.8 Fat – 22.8% B Chicken Noodle Soup Tuna Salad Multi-Grain Bread Green Salad/Dressing Fresh Banana Chocolate Milk Calories -606 Sodium – 653 Carbo -88.0 Fat –14.7%

A 5 Crunchy Pollock Roasted Red Potatoes Green Beans Dinner Roll/Marg. Strawberry Mousse Tartar Sauce Calories – 773 Sodium – 767 Carb-102.3 Fat – 30.5% B Breaded Chicken Patty Roasted Red Potatoes Green Beans Dinner Roll/Marg. Strawberry Mousse Calories -793 Sodium – 758 Carb -97.3 Fat –34.6%

A 8 Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy Confetti Rice Capri Vegetable Blend Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Fresh Seasonal Fruit Calories – 601 Sodium - 933 Carb –78.2 Fat -29.1% B Pork Loin/ Brown Gravy Confetti Rice Capri Vegetable Blend Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Fresh Seasonal Fruit Calories-601 Sodium -455 Carb-75.5 Fat -25.3%

A 9 Pork Loin w/ Balsamic Onion Jam Baked Sweet Potato Broccoli Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Glazed Fruit Calories – 712 Sodium – 405 Carb –95.8 Fat -26.0% B Baked Chicken w/ Balsamic Onion Jam Baked Sweet Potato Broccoli Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Glazed Fruit Calories-668 Sodium -415 Carb-95.8 Fat -19.6%

A 10 BIRTHDAY MEAL

Roast Beef Brown Gravy

Whipped Potatoes California Vegetables

Dinner Roll Birthday Cake

Margarine Calories-792 Sodium -759 Carb-95.9 Fat – 26.1%

A 11 Oven Fried Chicken Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Tropical Fruit Calories – 789 Sodium – 692 Carb -99.8 Fat – 29.1% B Chef Salad Cuke & Tomato Salad Crackers Tropical Fruit Salad Dressing Calories – 491 Sodium - 694 Carb -69.4 Fat –24.6%

A 12 Beef Spaghetti Bake Green Peas Green Salad/Dressing Wheat Roll/Marg. Hot Spiced Fruit Calories – 687 Sodium - 784 Carb -91.6 Fat –23.8% B Mixed Bean Soup Sliced Turkey & Swiss Multi Grain Bread Green Salad/Dressing Spiced Fruit Calories – 650 Sodium - 678 Carb -99.6 Fat –16.5%

A 15 Hamburger Patty O'Brien Potatoes Baked Beans Hamburger Bun Fresh Seasonal Fruit Ketchup Calories – 753 Sodium – 778 Carb-107.5 Fat – 21.6% B BBQ Pork Rib Patty O'Brien Potatoes Baked Beans Hamburger Bun Fresh Seasonal Fruit Calories – 764 Sodium -770 Carb -110.6 Fat – 21.3%

A 16 Pork Loin w/ Supreme Sauce Baked Potato/S. Cream Cabbage and Carrots Wheat Bread/Marg. (2) Cookie Calories – 685 Sodium - 589 Carb – 76.7 Fat – 31.8% B Baked Chicken w/ Supreme Sauce Baked Potato/S. Cream Cabbage and Carrots Wheat Bread/Marg. (2) Cookie Calories -641 Sodium -599 Carb –76.7 Fat – 25.5%

A 17 Potato Crusted Fish Cheesy Rice Green Beans Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Mandarin Oranges Chocolate Milk Calories-757 Sodium -609 Carb-109.3 Fat – 27.8% B Beef Vegetable Soup Chicken Salad Multi-Grain Bread Green Salad/Dressing Mandarin Oranges Chocolate Milk Calories – 677 Sodium - 711 Carb -79.6 Fat –25..0%

A 18 Salisbury Beef w/Gravy Whipped Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Wheat Bread/Marg. Fruited Gelatin Calories – 687 Sodium - 784 Carb –95.8 Fat – 24.1% B Chef Salad Carrot Raisin Salad Crackers Fruited Gelatin Salad Dressing Calories -497 Sodium - 784 Carb –74.9 Fat –20.6%

A 19 Baked Chicken Country Corn Broccoli Multi-Grain Bread Tropical Fruit Calories – 686 Sodium - 507 Carb –91.6 Fat – 28.9% B Beef & Noodle Cass. Country Corn Broccoli Multi-Grain Bread Tropical Fruit Calories -731 Sodium - 644 Carb –110.0 Fat –21.5%

A 22 Pork Loin w/ Orange Cranberry Sauce Baked Potato/S. Cream Garden Veggie Blend Wheat Bread/Marg. (2) Cookie Calories – 698 Sodium -459 Carb –85.8 Fat – 28.5% B Baked Chick. Breast w/ Orange C’berry Sauce Baked Potato/S. Cream Garden Veggie Blend Wheat Bread/Marg. (2) Cookie Calories -654 Sodium -469 Carb-85.8 Fat – 22.1%

A 23 Smothered Chicken Mashed Red Potatoes Glazed Carrots Dinner Roll/Marg. Applesauce Calories -688 Sodium -587 Carb-93.4 Fat – 24.4% B Corn Chowder Sl. Roast Beef & Swiss Multi Grain Bread Coleslaw Applesauce Mustard Calories -643 Sodium - 450 Carb -72.8 Fat – 32.8%

A 24 Sloppy Joe Baked Beans Whole Kernel Corn Hamburger Bun Fruited Gelatin Calories -811 Sodium- 793 Carb -124.5 Fat – 17.7% B Baked Chicken Breast Baked Beans Whole Kernel Corn Hamburger Bun Fruited Gelatin Mayonnaise Calories – 778 Sodium - 585 Carb –118.9 Fat – 14.2%

A 25 Turkey Breast w/ Gravy Mashed Spiced Yams Green Beans Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Citrus Fruit Cup Calories- 488 Sodium - 792 Carb -82.2 Fat – 12.6% B Salisbury Beef w/ Gravy Mashed Spiced Yams Green Beans Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Citrus Fruit Cup Calories - 641 Sodium - 585 Carb –85.8 Fat – 29.2%

A 26 Meatloaf/Onion Gravy Whipped Potatoes Broccoli Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Fresh Seasonal Fruit Chocolate Milk Calories -587 Sodium - 795 Carb -90.8 Fat – 19.2% B Turkey Garden C’berry Salad/Dressing Pasta Salad Crackers Fresh Seasonal Fruit Chocolate Milk Calories - 742 Sodium - 767 Carb –105.2 Fat – 28.3%

A 29 Roast Beef w/ Gravy Baked Potato/S. Cream Country Vegetable Blend Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Fresh Seasonal Fruit Calories -666 Sodium – 384 Carb –81.7 Fat – 24.5% B Pork Loin /Brown Gravy Baked Potato/S. Cream Country Vegetable Blend Multi-Grain Bread/Marg. Fresh Seasonal Fruit Calories – 622 Sodium - 393 Carb –81.7 Fat – 24.4%

A 30 Tuna Noodle Casserole Sliced Carrots Broccoli Wheat Bread/Marg. Pears Calories -542 Sodium – 681 Carb –80.5 Fat – 15.2% B Harvest Salad w/ Chick. Copper Pennies Crackers Pears Salad Dressing Calories – 717 Sodium - 419 Carb –103.0 Fat – 23.1%

A 31 Mushroom Chicken Mashed Red Potatoes Green Peas Cornbread/Marg. Pudding Calories – 868 Sodium – 734 Carb- 106.5 Fat – 31.5% B Mixed Bean Soup Cottage Cheese Pineapple Tidbits Cornbread/Marg. Pudding Calories -914 Sodium – 1044 Carb -139.9 Fat –23.0%

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NEI3A Senior Centers and Dining ProgramsAllamakee County:Waukon Wellness Center1220 3rd Ave. NW–WaukonMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-568-3250

Black Hawk County:Cedar Falls Senior Center528 Main – Cedar FallsMonday - Friday at 11:45 a.m.319-277-1900

La Porte City Senior Center300 1st St.–La Porte CityMon, Wed., and Fri. at 12:00 p.m.319-342-2676

Jesse Cosby Healthy Lifestyles Center1112 Mobile – WaterlooMonday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.319-234-1799

Waterloo Senior Center2101 Kimball Ave. – WaterlooMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.319-874-6849

Walnut Court315 Walnut St. - WaterlooMonday - Friday at 11:00 a.m.319-833-8014

Dunkerton United Methodist Church301 S. Washington St.-Dunkerton Mon. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m.319-822-7910

Evansdale Countryside Vineyard Church 3467 Lafayette Rd.–EvansdaleThursdays at 11:30 a.m.319-874-6849

RaymondUnited Methodist Church6903 Lafayette Rd.-RaymondWednesdays at 12:00 p.m.319-874-6849

Washburn410 1st Street-Washburn 1st and 3rd Tues. at 12:00 p.m.319-296-1810

Bremer County:Waverly Senior Center506 E. Bremer Ave.–WaverlyMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.319-352-2463

Denver Library100 Washington–DenverWed. and Thurs. at 11:45 a.m.319-352-2463

Buchanan County:Buchanan County Senior Center400 5 Ave. NE – IndependenceMonday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.319-334-7011

Lamont644 Bush St.–LamontThursdays at 11:30 a.m.563-924-2237

Rowley101 Ely Street - RowleyMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.319-938-2864

Butler County:Greene Community Center 202 W. South St. - GreeneMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m. 641-823-4422

Dumont Legion Hall 508 Main St. - DumontWednesday at 12:00 p.m.641-857-6231

Chickasaw County:Chickasaw Senior Center301 N. Water Ave.-New HamptonMonday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.641-394-3173

Fredericksburg Comm. Center151 W. Main St.-FredericksburgTues. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m.641-394-3173

Lawler - 414 E. Grove 2nd Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.641-394-3173

Clayton County:Elkader Senior Center133 S. Main – ElkaderMonday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.1-877-834-9865

Guttenburg Municipal Bldg.502 S. First St.-GuttenburgMonday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-252-1182

Monona Community Center 104 E. Center St.–MononaTues. & Thurs. at 11:30 a.m.563-539-2385

Delaware County:Delaware County Senior Center 1208 W. Marion St.-ManchesterMonday –Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-927-5473

Delhi United Methodist Church304 Market Street – DelhiTuesday at 11:30 a.m.563-927-5473

Dundee Fire Station Comm. Room 117 N. Center Street – DundeeWednesday at 11:30 a.m.563-927-5473

Dubuque County:Alverno3525 Windsor Avenue – DubuqueMonday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-543-7065

Cascade Senior Center109 1st Avenue West – CascadeMonday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-852-3047

Ecumenical Tower250 W. 6th Street – DubuqueMonday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-543-7065

Heritage House7396 Columbus St.-New Vienna2nd & 4th Thurs. at 11:30 a.m. 563-875-2600

Luxemburg City Hall202 S. Andres St. - LuxemburgMon. and Wed. at 11:30 a.m.563-875-2600

Dyersville Social Center625 3rd Ave. SE – DyersvilleMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-875-2600

Fayette County:Arlington Community & Event Center853 Main Street– ArlingtonWed. and Fri. at 11:30 a.m.563-633-4715

Church of the Savior 610 Mill St./US Hwy 18 – ClermontMon., Wed. and Fri. at 11:30 a.m.563-423-5550

Veterans Memorial Comm. Bldg. 310 Mill Avenue – ElginTues. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m.563-426-5545

Hawkeye Community Hall 102 E. Main - HawkeyeTues., Thurs., & Fri. at 11:30 a.m.563-427-5503

Oelwein Senior Dining Center 25 West Charles – OelweinMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.319-283-5180

West Union Senior Center 107 E. Armour St.-West UnionMon. through Fri. at 11:45 a.m.563-422-6100

Grundy County:Grundy Center Senior Center 705 F Ave. – Grundy CenterMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.319-824-3843

Hardin County:Dorothy’s Senior Center1306 17 Ave. – EldoraMonday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.641-858-5152

Iowa Falls Senior Center218 S. River Street- Iowa FallsMonday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.641-648-9311

Radcliffe Apartments 604 Catherine - RadcliffeWednesday at 11:30 a.m.515-899-2239

Howard County:Kessel Lodge 268 7th Avenue W. – CrescoMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-379-9737

Protivin Community Center 103 S. Main Street – ProtivinTues. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m.563-569-8731

Jackson County:Bellevue Community Center1700 State Street – BelleveueMonday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-872-4666

Jackson County Senior Center 1000 E. Quarry St.-MaquoketaMonday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-652-6771

Marshall County:Marshall County Senior Center20 ½ E. State - Marshalltown Monday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.641-752-1638

Poweshiek County:Grinnell Senior Center925 East Street-GrinnellMonday-Friday 12:00 p.m.641-236-2612

Tama County:Toledo Senior Center 103 S. Church – ToledoMonday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.641-484-3839

Winneshiek County:Calmar Senior Center106 E. Main Street – CalmarTues. and Thurs. 11:30 a.m.563-562-3654

Winneshiek County Senior Center 806 River Street – DecorahMonday - Friday at 11:45 a.m.563-379-9737

Fort Atkinson Comm. Center 300 3rd St. NW-Fort AtkinsonTues. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m.563-534-7517

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