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“The Best of Broadway: Loesser, Lerner, and Loewe” Wednesday, February 3 at 12:30 PM
Featuring songs from such well-loved musicals
as Camelot, Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady, and more. The
program consists of an "emcee" with 3-4 singers and piano
providing a 45-50 minute program . Four Seasons Theatre
of Madison will be here to entertain the crowd with the
first of its “Best of Broadway” series!
Birthday & Anniversary Party Friday, February 19 with lunch at 11:45 AM
Edvard Grieg Chorus will perform at 12:30 PM
The Edvard Grieg Men's Chorus was established in 1925 and has a membership of 34 singers. Their
performances consist of a repertoire of classic Norwegian choral music and popular American songs.
Most of the membership live in or near Madison. Please RSVP for lunch by 12 noon on Thursday,
February 18.
VOLUME 19, ISSUE 2 • FEBRUARY 2016 •108 PAOLI STREET • VERONA, WI 53593 • 608-845-7471
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
The Verona Senior Center
Staff Notes ........ 2 Health Bits .......... 3 Events ............. 4-6 Trips .................... 7 Movies ................ 8 Games……9 Calendar .......... 10 Menu ................. 11 Health ............... 12 & Wellness Fitness ........ 13-14
Birthdays……15 Anniversaries Notices ............. 16 Resources & Groups….18-19 Transportation 20 Messages ......... 21 Sunshine............ 22 Report Contact………23 Information Other events...24
By now you have probably heard that Jennifer
Miller, our Program Manager, will be moving to La
Crosse, where her boyfriend has already started a
new job. La Crosse is home to Jennifer, with
many family members and friends, so the draw to
that area is understandable. Jennifer will be
looking for a position in the La Crosse area, but
hopes to be able to stay here with us long enough
to help select and train her replacement. Jen,
thank you so much for all the great work you
have done for Verona area seniors, and best
wishes for much happiness now and in the future.
~Mary
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From the
Director’s Desk What does DNR mean to you? No, I’m not
talking about the Department of Natural
Resources. DNR, also known as DO NOT
RECUSITATE is a common term used to let
healthcare providers & others know your
wishes in the event your heart would stop. This
month, our TRIAD presentation will be
informative and one not to miss. Jasmine
Hudnall, D.O from the UW Verona Clinic &
Deputy Chief Cindy Diedrich from Fitchrona
EMS will be here to discuss the definition and
use for a DNR & how to apply choices. They
will also cover what your DNR status means to
EMS and other first responders. This truly is a
presentation that you won’t want to miss. This
presentation will be Thursday, February 11th
at 12:30.
February 17th is National Random Acts of
Kindness Day. My oldest son works at a fast
food chain, and he smiles every time he comes
home telling me about the strangers that pay for
the meal of those behind him. I love seeing what
that does to his 15-year-old soul.
Carry out a random act of kindness, with no
expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that
one day someone might do the same for you ~
Princess Diana
~ Becky
Becky’s Bits
Verona Area Performing Arts Series presents
Phat Pack The Phat Pack have been on Broadway National Tours andnamed “Best of Las Vegas” and “Best All Around Performers.” Enjoy greatharmonies and ex-cellent piano accompaniment, along with historical anecdotes.
Saturday, February 13, 2016 • 7:30 pm VAHS Performing Arts Center 300 Richard St.
Tickets available at: www.vapas.org, State Bank of Cross Plains-Verona, Capitol Bank-Verona or 848-2787 adno=443277-01
#3 LEAN PROTEIN. Helps build muscle,
increases calorie burn to lose fat, helps you feel
satisfied to reduce hunger. Seafood, poultry/
eggs, and beef/pork (select sirloin or tenderloin
cuts) are good choices.
#4 BENEFICIAL BEVERAGES. Helps
hydrate; packed with nutrients, antioxidant.
1-2 cups of coffee are ok, but tea is better for
you. Water, Green or Black Tea, Black Coffee,
Milk, (organic: almond, soy or fat-free cow’s
milk), Red wine (1 serving per day), and Cocoa
powder.
#5 FABULOUS FLAVORS. Helps
provide healthy nutrients that are good for the
brain, digestion, heart and liver. They
increase metabolism, slow aging and decrease
inflammation. Fresh herbs, bulbs/roots, spices
and dried herbs and 70%+ dark chocolate are
good examples. A perfect ending….
CHOCOLATE!! Happy Valentines Day!!
~Nurse Barbara
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Health Bits from Barbara
February is American Heart Month.
Knowing the warning signs of heart problems
and what to do about them is of utmost
importance. But did you know there is a list of
the “Top 5 Food Categories for Your Heart”?
There are five new food categories that will
tune up your heart, energy and waistline.
#1 FIBER. Helps hunger, is nutrient
loaded, detoxifies, prevents constipation,
promotes weight loss, improves blood sugar and
cholesterol and slows aging. As flour increases
blood sugar levels, aim to get your fiber from
whole foods. Fruit: blueberries, raspberries,
blackberries, strawberries, oranges, grapefruit,
apples, pears, and cherries. Beans: Lentils,
kidney beans, black beans, organic soy,
edamame, pinto beans, cannellini beans and
peas. Nuts: walnuts, almonds, pecans, and
pistachios. Vegetables: artichoke, asparagus,
avocado, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots,
cauliflower, celery, kale, okra, pepper, spinach,
sweet potatoes, tomato. Grains: Avoid grains
ground into flour, rather choose whole grains,
not to exceed one cup of grains at a meal. Select
oats, quinoa, brown rice, or wild rice. For your
information, 20% of the population is gluten
intolerant (wheat, barley, rye).
#2 HEALTHY FAT. Helps improve
circulation, brain function, and artery function.
Decreases cardiovascular disease without
gaining weight. Examples: extra virgin olive oil,
walnut oil, almond oil, avocado oil, nuts, dark
chocolate.
Events and Activities
Verona Stampers Group
Tuesday, February 2
1:00 & 6:00 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.
Transportation Meeting
Friday, February 5 at 12:30 PM Join Director Mary Hanson and VAAA Board
Member Scarlet Feller to discuss transportation
issues effecting Verona area senior citizens. All
are encouraged to share their ideas for
expanding transportation options.
Lunch in the Community: Subway
Tuesday, February 9 at 11:45 AM Join us for a social lunch at Subway. On this day
there will be home delivered meals, but no
meals served at the Senior Center.
Healthy Lifestyles
Thursday, February 11 at 10:30 AM Join Barbara Rasmussen, RN as she
discusses a medical plan to prevent and help
fight against heart disease.
Conquering Cancer Series:
Prevent, Survive, Support, & Thrive Thursday, February 11 at 10:00 AM
Prostate and Ovarian Cancer: Prevention,
Symptoms, and Treatments
Sarah J James, DO is the associate osteopathic
program director for the dually accredited
multi-site family medicine residency program for
University of Wisconsin. She completed her
osteopathic medical education at Des Moines
University. Currently she works at the UW
Health Verona Clinic doing full spectrum family
medicine. Dr. James still has family located in the
Verona area and is happy to be a member of
this community.
Literature Lovers’ Book Club
Wednesdays: February 3 and 17
12:30 PM For those who love to read, join us twice a
month for a book review and discussion! In
February we will be reading Yes,Please by Amy
Poehler. Pick up a copy either by purchasing it
or getting a copy from the Senior Center.
Please read the first half of the book
(approximately page 163) prior to the February
3 meeting.
AARP Tax Preparation
Thursdays, February 4 and 18
Appointments 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:00 AARP will again be offering free tax assistance.
Please call the Senior Center to schedule your
appointment. A list of items that you will need
to bring to your appointment is available upon
request at the reception desk.
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Chat and Chew: Senior Center
Updates from Mary Hanson
Friday, February 12 at 9:00 AM Senior Center Director Mary Hanson will speak
about the various updates related to the Senior
Center. Join us for a light snack and discussion.
Hearing Loop Presentation
with Dr. Veronica Heide
Monday, February 15 at 11:30 AM Dr. Heide will be here to explain the new
T-Coil Hearing Loop system we have here at
the Center and how to use it with
your hearing aids.
Events & Activities
Card Making with Katie
Tuesday, February 16 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, February 15.
Tech Time with Tim
Wednesday, February 17 at 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!
Cold and Cough Remedies
Tuesday, February 23 at 10:30 AM
Students from UW-Madison’s School of
Pharmacy will be joining us to discuss cough and
cold over-the-counter treatments for older men
and women. Attend this informational
presentation and learn what you can do to
prevent or alleviate your cough and cold
problems. Preventative modalities will be
discussed, as well as what strategies to take
should you acquire a pesky cough or cold. We
hope to see you there!
Conquering Cancer Series:
Prevent, Survive, Support, & Thrive
Thursday, February 25 at 10:00 AM
Breast, GI, and Lung Cancer: Prevention,
Symptoms, and Treatments
Eugene Lee, MD completed his B.A. in
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and his
medical degree at Boston University in
Massachusetts, and completed his residency at
the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
and Public Health in Family Medicine. During
residency, he was a columnist for the Verona
Press and a guest speaker at the Verona Area
High School.
Events and Activities
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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:
“Sound 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!
Trips
FREE popcorn is served during all movies!
“Max”
Friday, February 26 at 1:00 PM “"Max" is a coming-of-age story about a young
teen from a family dealing with loss, who finds
friendship, comfort and adventure with the
heroic military dog of his fallen brother.”
Rated PG; 111 minutes.
February’s movie theme is movies
involving animals. Join us for
these feel-good films!
“Homeward Bound”
Friday, February 5 at 1:00 PM “The adventure begins when the loving owners
of these irresistible pets are forced to leave
them in the temporary care of a friend who lives
hundreds of miles away. But after several days,
the worried animals begin to think their family
must be in trouble, so they decide to head for
home. On their incredible journey across the
ruggedly beautiful Sierras, they encounter
unexpected surprises from man, beast, and
nature alike. It's an unforgettable story of love,
courage, and devotion that will delight and
inspire generations to come!” Rated G; 85
minutes.
“A Horse Tale”
Friday, February 12 at 1:00 PM “Uptight city accountant Michael Thompson gets
called in for a special job - help a family save
their stable before ruthless bank managers shut
them down. Michael reluctantly agrees, but as he
searches for ways to save a family's legacy, he
finds something he never expected.” Rated G;
85 minutes.
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Movie Matinees
Card Games Euchre is played on Tuesday afternoons
starting at 1:00 PM in the dining room. All are
welcome for this social game!
Poker is played on Thursday afternoons at 1:30
PM. The group meets in the Craft or Fireside
Room. All are welcome.
Mexican Train Dominoes
Mexican Train Dominoes is played Wednesdays
at 1:30 PM. All are welcome and we will teach
you how to play.
New! 500
500 will be played on Thursday afternoons at
1:00 PM. All are welcome!
Wii Games
Mondays: February 8, 15, & 29
12:30 PM Join the fun in the Exercise Room for Wii
Games on Monday afternoons. All are
welcome! We will play the following games on
the following days:
February 1: Wheel of Fortune
February 8: Are You Smarter Than a 5th
Grader?
February 29: Who Wants to Be a
Millionaire?
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.
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Games
Bingo $1.00 for 2 Cards for the entire Bingo
session.
Wednesday, February 10 at 12:30 PM
Thursday, February 17 at 12:30 PM
Wednesday, February 24 at 12:30 PM
ACTIVITY CALENDAR February 2016
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI
1
8:45 Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 12:30 Wii Games: Wheel of Fortune
2
8:45 Foot Reflexology 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Functional Fitness (new) 9:30 RSVP Hometown Helpers 10:00 Caregivers Support & Club 108 12:15 Pilates Workshop 1:00 Euchre 1:00 Stamping Group
3
9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 9:30 Beginners Keeping Fit 10:00 Club 108 12:30 Book Club 12:30 Four Seasons Theatre 1:30 Mexican Train
4
8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9-12/1-4 AARP Tax Prep 9:50 Chair Yoga 10:00 OTS: West Towne Mall 1:00 500 1:30 Poker 2:00 Core Strength 3:30 Line Dancing 5:30 Pizza Party & Game Night
5
8:45 Yoga 9:00 Coffee Hour 10:00 Tai Chi II 11:15 Tai Chi I 12:30 Transportation Meeting 1:00 Movie: “Homeward Bound”
7
12:30-5:00 Center Open
8
8:45 Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 12:30 Wii Games: Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
9
8:45 Chair Massage 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Functional Fitness 10:30 Low Vision Support Group 11:45 Lunch in the Community 1:00 Euchre 2:00 MATC Quilting
10
9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 9:30 Beginners Keeping Fit 10:00 Club 108 12:30 Bingo 1:30 Mexican Train
11
8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga (new) 10:00 Cancer Series 10:30 Healthy Lifestyles: Heart Disease 12:30 TRIAD Presentation 1:00 500 1:30 Poker 2:00 Core Strength 3:00 Vet’s Club 3:30 Line Dancing 6:00 Game Night
12
8:45 Yoga 9:00 Chat and Chew: Mary Hanson 1:00 Movie: “A Horse Tale”
14
12:30-5:00 Center Open
15
8:45 Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 11:30 T-Coil Presentation 12:30 Gershwin Musical Performance by Rhapsody Arts
16
8:45 Chair Massage 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Functional Fitness 10:00 OTS: Hy-Vee/Aldi 10:00 Caregivers Support & Club 108 12:30 Card Making Class 1:00 Euchre 2:00 MATC Quilting
17
9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 9:30 Beginners Keeping Fit 10:00 Club 108 12:30 Book Club 1:30 Mexican Train 4:30 Tech Time National Random Acts of Kindness Day
18
8:45 Foot Reflexology 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9-12/1-4 AARP Tax Prep 9:50 Chair Yoga 10:00 OTS: Walmart 12:30 Bingo 1:00 500 1:30 Poker 2:00 Core Strength 3:30 Line Dancing 6:00 Game Night
19
8:45 Yoga 9:00 Coffee Hour 10:00 Tai Chi II (new) 10:00 Parkinson's Support 11:15 Tai Chi I (new) 11:45 Bday/Anniv. Lunch 12:30 Edvard Grieg Chorus
21
12:30-5:00 Center Open
22
8:45 Diabetic Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour
23
8:45 Chair Massage 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Functional Fitness 10:30 Cough & Cold Remedies 1:00 Euchre 2:00 MATC Quilting
24
9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 9:30 Beginners Keeping Fit 10:00 Club 108 12:30 Bingo 1:30 Mexican Train
25
8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 10:00 Cancer Series 1:00 500 1:30 Poker 2:00 Core Strength 3:30 Line Dancing 6:00 Game Night
26
9:00 Coffee Hour 10:00 Tai Chi II 11:15 Tai Chi I 1:00 Movie: “Max”
28
12:30-5:00 Center Open
29
8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 12:30 Wii Games: Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
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MEAL MENU February 2016 MON TUES WED THURS FRI
1 *Meat Ball Sub Sandwich Buttered Peas & Carrots Tropical Fruit Salad Carnival Cookie VO: Wrap w/Cucumbers, Tomato, & Cheese
2
Chicken-Ala-King Biscuit Buttered Italian Green Beans Apricots Half Lemon Bar VO-Veggie Ala-King
Salad: Garden
3
Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes/Gravy Buttered Spinach Pineapple/Mand. Orange Mix W.W. Roll/Butter VO: Veggie Burger
4
Lemon Baked Fish Baked Potato Buttered Veg. Blend Banana W.W. Bread/Butter VO: Veggie Cheese Sauce over Baked Potato
5
Sloppy Joe on Bun Buttered Capri Mix Coleslaw Fruit Cup V.O. Veggie Sloppy Joe
8
Chicken Alfredo over Fettucine Noodles Buttered Winter Blend Mandarin Oranges W.W. Bread/Butter Vanilla Ice Cream V.O. Veggie Alfredo
9
*Sliced Ham Sweet Potato Nuggets Buttered Brussel Sprouts Sliced Peaches Multi Grain Bread Butterscotch Pudding V.O. Veggie Dog w/Bun
Salad: Taco
10
Cheeseburger on Bun Buttered Corn Grape Juice Confetti Cake V.O. Veggie Burger on Bun
11
Meat Sauce over Spaghetti Buttered California Mix Pineapple Tidbits Garlic Bread V.O: Veggie Spaghetti Sauce
12
*Pork Cutlet w/ Mushroom Gravy Mashed Potato Buttered Broccoli Flow. Cinn. Applesauce W.W.Bread/Butter Valentine Cookie VO: Hummus Wrap w/Tomato, Cucumbers & Leaf Lettuce
15
Tuna Noodle Cass. Buttered Baby Carrots Apple Juice Tropical Fruit Salad W.W. Roll/Butter VO: Vegetarian Casserole
16
Philly Cheese Steak Mixed Vegetables Fresh Orange Brownies VO: Hummus Wrap
Salad: Chef’s Tuna
17
*Ham Slice Baked Sweet Potato Buttered Broccoli Flowerets Pineapple Roll/Butter Coconut Cream Pie VO: Broccoli Cheese Sauce over Baked Potato
18
Vegetable Barley Soup Turkey & Cheese on Croissant Fruit Cup Candy Cookie VO: Cheese on Croissant
19
*Pork Roast Gravy Brown Rice Beets Pineapple/Orange Mix Multi Grain Bread Strawberry Ice Cream VO: Brown Rice & Beans
22
*Meat Balls in Gravy Egg Noodles Buttered Squash Sliced Pear’s W.W. Bread/Butter Blueberry Pie VO-Veggie Noodle Casserole
23
Hearty Bean Soup Chicken Salad on W.W Bread w/Lettuce Tomato Juice Fruit Cocktail Chocolate Chip Cookie VO: Cheese Sandwich Salad: Chicken Ranch
24
Open Face Hot Roast Beef Sandwich/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Buttered Brussel Sprouts Cubed Cantaloupe VO: Veggie Burger
25
Baked Chicken Baked Potato Mixed Vegetables Fresh Orange Multi Grain Bread V.O. Baked Pot w/Veggie Cheese Sauce
26
Pepper Steak w/Onions Rice Buttered Oriental Mix Apple Slices Rye Bread/Butter VO Veggie Pepper Mixture
29
*BBQ Rib on Bone Cheesy Potato’s Buttered Green Beans w/Almonds Chunky Applesauce W.W. Bread/Butter Lemon Bars V.O: Veggie Sausage.
*Meal has pork product.
THE CHRONICLE ~ FEBRUARY 2016 | 11 Meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES DIVISION
*Please call 845-7471 with any questions regarding these services.
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Health and Wellness
Foot Care Clinic
Mondays: February 1, 8, & 15
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, February 22
Appointments begin at 8:45 AM
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.
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 Reflexology Tuesday, February 2 Thursday, February 18 Appointments begin at 8:45 AM
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.
Chair Massage
Tuesdays: February 9, 16, & 23
Appointments begin at 8:45 AM
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.
Fitness Classes *Please call 845-7471 with any questions regarding these services.
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.
Pilates Workshop: Healthy Feet
Tuesday, February 2 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. The next session will begin on
Tuesday, February 2.
New program! MELT
Wednesdays 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. The next session begins March
2.
*Fitness Classes information continues on Page 14.
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Fitness Classes
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. New sessions of both
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. *This
class is currently not meeting. You may put
your name on a waiting list.
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. A new
session begins February 11.
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.
Yoga
Fridays at 8:45 AM A great class to work on your balance and
flexibility with some
floor exercise
incorporated.
All exercise classes are $35 for an 8-week session. Call 845-7471 to reserve a spot.
We ask that all registration be complete one-week prior to a new session start date to
ensure there are enough participants for each class.
Birthdays and Anniversaries February 2
Trudy Nechkash
Don Reisdorf
February 4
Harriet Instefjord
Dale & Audrey Hagen (A)
February 5
Arlene Burke
Joan Dorgan
Joanne Bren
Roy Johnson
Karen Wolf
February 6
James Bren
Lauretta McMahan
February 7
LaVon Gates
Elsa Thompson
Barbara Henning
Terry & Pat Nolen (A)
February 8
Helen Granquist
February 9
Kathy Angerman
Stan Cockcroft
Barbara Morris
Charles Reuter
Jim Schumann
Betty Zurbuchen
February 10
Jim McConnell
Don & Nancy Wuthrich (A)
February 11
Neal Geraths
February 12
Helen Krohn
Louis & Susan Eifert (A)
February 13
Jeff & Lynn Daniels (A)
February 14
Linda Topper
Mildred Molitor
Phyllis Kosterman
Alton & Frances Eichelkraut (A)
Daniel & Cindy Franklin (A)
February 15
Clara Anderson
Sharon Hanson
February 17
Beatrice Keller
Burnell Morton
Lorraine Steele
Mary Cutler
Sharon Schubert
February 18
Janneke Baske
February 19
Michael Johnson
Maxine Sendelbach
James & Joanne Bren (A)
February 20
Joyce Fredrickson
Will Schmid
February 21
Lorena Gerbitz
Lloyd Hornbacher
Kathleen Johnson
Jay Borroughs
February 22
Deb Pollock
Gerald & Hsiu Grajkowski (A)
February 23
Jim Burke
Ellen Hornbacher
William LaBerge
Thomas Fletemeyer
Janet Grosse
Thomas Henning
*A=Anniversary
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Monthly Programs at a Glance: Feb 1 Wheel of Fortune 12:30 PM
Feb 2 RSVP Hometown Helpers 9:30 AM
Caregivers Support 10:30 AM
Pilates Workshop 12:15 PM
Feb 3 Book Club 12:30 PM
“The Best of Broadway” 12:30 PM
Feb 4 AARP Tax Prep 9-12/1-4
Pizza Party 5:30 PM ($2/slice)
Feb 5 Transportation Meeting 12:30 PM
“Homeward Bound” 1:00 PM
Feb 8 Are You Smarter Than a 5th
Grader? 12:30 PM
Feb 9 Low Vision Support 10:30 AM
Lunch in the Community 11:45 AM
Feb 11 Cancer Series Part 1 10:00 AM
Healthy Lifestyles 10:30 AM
TRIAD Presentation 12:30 PM
Vet’s Club 3:00 PM
Feb 12 “A Horse Tale” 1:00 PM
Feb 15 Hearing Loop Speaker 11:30 AM
Gershwin Music 12:30 PM
Feb 16 Caregivers Support 10:30 AM
Card Making Class 12:30 PM ($10)
Feb 17 Book Club 12:30 PM
Tech Time 4:30-5:30 PM
Feb 18 AARP Tax Prep 9-12/1-4
Feb 19 Birthday & Anniversary Party 11:45
AM with Music by Edvard Grieg
Chorus 12:30 PM
Feb 23 Cold & Cough Remedies 10:30 AM
Feb 25 Cancer Series Part 2 10:30 AM
Feb 26 “Max” 1:00 PM
Feb 29 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
12:30 PM
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Notices
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
Schettler Terrace: 1st Thursday of the month
from 2:00-3:00 PM
Park Verona: 3rd Thursday of month from
2:00-3:00 PM
Birthdays and Anniversaries (continued from page 15)
February 24
Vivian Killerlain
Susan Daniel
February 25
Rhoda Gust
Avis & Aldine
Sponem (A)
February 26
Joyce Gust
Millie Whiting
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Resources and Groups
AA Meetings
Thursdays at 1:00 PM Senior AA meetings are held weekly in the
Health Room for anyone who wishes to attend.
All meetings are strictly confidential.
Hometown Helpers
Tuesday, February 2 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 area 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.
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.
In February we will continue to discuss winter
sports and also celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Caregivers Support Group Tuesday, February 2 & 16
10:00 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.
Low Vision Support Group
Tuesday, February 9 at 10:30 AM Join Rita Martin for this once a month support
group for those care for or those effected by
low vision. This group will meet the second
Tuesday of each month.
TRIAD Presentation
Thursday, February 11 at 12:30 PM Please see “Becky’s Bits” on page 2 for more
information.
Veterans Club
Thursday, February 11 at 3:00 PM
All branches and all age groups are welcome.
Please call Becky Losby with any questions at
845-7471.
Resources and Groups
Cancer Series Thursdays: February 11 & 25 10:00 AM It seems that everyone has been touched by
cancer. From February through April, we will be
hosting speakers that focus on different aspects
of the journey through cancer.
*More information about this series these
specific dates is available on page 4.
Parkinson’s Group Friday, February 19 at 10:00 AM
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.
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Transportation
RSVP Medical Appointment Transportation
For doctor appointments outside of Verona
you must call two working days in advance,
and be able to get into a 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.
Out of Town Shopping $4.00 Roundtrip to Madison
$2.00 Roundtrip in Verona
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Thur. February 4: West Towne
Tues. February 16: Hy-Vee/Aldi
Thurs. February 18: Walmart
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.
Verona Transportation
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
Message Board
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.
Friday, February 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.
Reception Help Needed We continue to seek volunteer
help on the following days and times:
-1st & 3rd Tuesdays: 10:00-11:30 AM
(Caregiver’s Support)
-Wednesdays: 10:00-11:30 AM
(Club 108)
No prior experience required. We will train
you! Contact Jennifer if interested.
Volunteer Drivers Paint a brighter
picture for Seniors and Veterans We all know seniors and veterans who can’t
drive anymore and don’t have alternate
transportation. It’s a challenging reality for
thousands of people that can leave them isolated
and struggling to maintain their independence.
Thankfully, Dane County has a transportation
safety net that serves seniors and veterans/
veterans’ families. Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP) partners with senior centers/
programs in Dane County communities to
schedule rides and provide home-delivered
meals. Volunteer drivers receive mileage
reimbursement and extra liability insurance. If
you’re interested in driving for seniors and
home-delivered meals call Gene Kundert,
608-441-7896; and for veterans/veterans’
families call Tom Poppe, 608-238-7901.
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
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Sunshine Report
Many Thanks
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: Darian Hermanson
Susan Wigdal
Teri Fisher
da Gates
Mary Wealti
Marion Sweet
James Harrington
Sharon Berkner
Richard Vlk
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 Dec 4-Jan 4. 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:
Audrey Stampfli
Lynn Marquardt
Leon McGregor
Ruth Jensen
Julian Rhiner
Lorraine Steele
Sympathies:
The Family of Arlene Solberg
Jane Jensen - son, Greg
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Verona Area Active Adults (VAAA)
Board of Directors President, Dale Hagen ................................. 576-0976
Vice President, Leon McGregor ................ 206-7507
Treasurer, Mary Hinner ............................. 845-9406
Secretary, Dave Hardy ................................ 577-0164
Member, Virginia Peterson ......................... 845-5820
Member, Scarlet Feller ......... [email protected]
Member, Jim Sweet ..................................... 848-3037
Member, Bill LaBerge ................................... 845-9448
Member, Sally Healy ..................................... 848-4911
Verona Senior Citizens Commission
Chairperson, Brad Stiner ............................ 845-6004
Luke Diaz ........................................................ 616-9459
Mac McGilvray ............................................... 220-2858
Non-Voting:
Dale Hagen, VAAA, Seniors Representative
Mary Hanson, Senior Center Director
*Please call 845-7471 with any questions regarding these services.
The Verona Senior
Center is
accredited by the
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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 8:00 PM
Senior Center Staff Director, Mary Hanson
Case Manager, Becky Losby
Program Manager, Jennifer Miller
Program Assistant, Rita Martin
Nurse, Barbara Rasmussen
Nutrition Coordinator, Pat Nolan
Nutrition Aide, Laurie Weigel
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PERMIT NO. 4
Gershwin Musical Performance
By Rhapsody Arts
Monday, February 15 at 12:30 PM Leo Van Asten and others from Rhapsody Arts will be here for a
performance featuring Broadway musical hits from Gershwin and others.