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FOREVER
YOUNG
SPRING & SUMMER 2021
A Quarterly Publication of the West Allis Senior Center
SENIOR CENTER REOPENS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
WELCOME BACK!
IT’S GREAT TO BE BACK Sheepshead Card Players
If there are any other groups or activities
It’s wonderful to hear chatter, laughter
we’ve missed or new ones you’d like to
and activity in the halls again. Our
see offered, please call us.
Phase I reopening plan allows members
to attend various classes and activities
by appointment as long as they continue ANNOUNCEMENT
to social distance from others. Individu- AND THANK YOU
als who received the COVID vaccine are FROM WEST ALLIS
not required to wear masks as long as SENIOR CENTER
two weeks have passed from their final DIRECTOR
dose. All other members are asked to
wear a mask while attending indoor pro-
My new journey is about to begin as
grams and activities.
I retire from the Senior Center after
We hope Phase II will allow us to open 29 1/2 years of service. It has been
more programs in July. If you’re interest- a pleasure and an honor to have
ed in participating in any of these, please met and worked side by side with all
call us at 414-302-8700 and we can noti- of you. Thank you for sharing your
fy you when they will resume: wisdom and life experiences with
Backgammon Group me. I will forever cherish my time
here. However, it’s not good bye; I
Beat the Blues
plan to be back as a member and
Lobby Puzzle Makers volunteer after I take care of some
Mexican Train Dominoes Group pressing health concerns. Thank
you again for the wonderful memo-
Rambling Roses Hat Ladies
ries! Hope to see you soon!
~ Denise Koenig
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The West Allis Senior Center’s goals are to promote a healthy quality of life for older
adults, advocate for vital services, offer lifelong learning activities, and provide op-
portunities to develop meaningful fellowship.
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PLEASE EXTEND
A WARM WELCOME TO ASHLEY
AN INTRODUCTION
Hi, I’m Ashley Palen, Deputy Health Commissioner
and Director of Community and Environmental Health
Services for the West Allis Health Department. I be-
gan my career in Health Education at the Kenosha
County Division of Health and have always been pas-
sionate about preventive and supportive health ser-
vices. I grew from a Public Health Specialist into a
leadership role at the West Allis Health Department
where I’m bringing my strength in community outreach
and quality improvement to the forefront of the depart-
ment. I graduated from St. Joseph’s University with a
Master’s of Health Administration and the University of
Wisconsin-La Crosse with a Bachelor’s of Community
Health Education.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time outdoors connecting with nature, hiking and ex-
ploring new parks in Southeast Wisconsin. I also am an avid fan of board games and
enjoy knitting.
In 2021, I began overseeing and working more closely with the Senior Center. Senior
Services are very important to the City of West Allis and vital to the health and inde-
pendence of our aging community members. I am excited about the opportunity to get
more involved in programming and opening services back up in 2021. I’ve also been
working closely with Denise Koenig to insure a smooth transition upon her retirement
on June 11. I’m very pleased that Sharon Roy will continue working at the Senior
Center, taking on a greater programmatic role. I’m confident that the Senior Center’s
programs and activities will continue to serve our aging community well and help with
the social isolation that COVID-19 brought upon us all.
I look forward to meeting you and learning more about the wonderful happenings at
the Senior Center. ~Ashley Palen
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MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT ON AGING
SENIOR DINING PROGRAM
CURBSIDE DINING DINE OUT OPTIONS
Enjoy delicious, nutritious, balanced This exciting program expansion adds lo-
curbside lunches at the West Allis Senior cal restaurants to enhance our list of Sen-
Center. Anyone 60 and over is welcome ior Dining offerings. Diners can choose
to participate regardless of income along from delicious and culturally-diverse op-
with his/her spouse of any age. The sug- tions while supporting minority-owned res-
gested contribution per meal is $3 for din- taurants. We’re very pleased that Anti-
ers 60 and older; $8 is the cost for guests gua, a local West Allis restaurant is partic-
under 60. ipating in this new program. Carry-out
Curbside meals are served Monday Meals are available on Wednesdays at
through Friday beginning at 11 a.m. You 11:30 a.m. Call Milwaukee County Senior
will need to pre-register for a diner’s card Dining at 414-335-0863 or visit the web-
and then make reservations at least 24 site for a complete list of the other loca-
hours in advance by calling 414-302- tions and menus.
8703.
Download the registration form from the
West Allis Senior Center’s web page:
MEALS ON WHEELS
https://www.westalliswi.gov/Senior- Promotes independent living for
Center or call 414-302-8703 to arrange to homebound older adults through the
pick one up. Current menus are also delivery of a hot, nutritious noon
available on the above website. meal Monday through Friday. To be
Return completed registration forms dur- eligible for Meals on Wheels, you
ing curbside meal distribution from 11 must be:
a.m. - noon, or mail it to Senior Dining 60 or older
Program, 7001 W. National Avenue, West A Milwaukee County resident
Allis, WI 53214. Call 414-302-8703 for Homebound
more information. Unable to physically or mentally
For more information visit: prepare your own meals
Home at the time of delivery.
https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/
Department-on-Aging To register, call 414-289-6874.
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DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS WORKING
CURBSIDE MEAL PICK-UP
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BE IN THE LOOP
A TALE OF MANY YARNS
Knit & Crochet Group - Card Making Group
Meets Wednesdays from Noon - 2 p.m. Members meet on Monday afternoons
Barb Forster, Group Leader. Bring from Noon - 2 p.m. Group Leaders, June
your own project. Trehus and JoAnn Eversdyk invite you to
join this group. Participants experiment
Gifts of Warmth using stamps, inks and various papers to
create beautiful greeting cards. Group
Please consider joining this wonderful
size is limited, so reservations are re-
group of volunteers who knit, crochet,
quired. Call 414-302-8700.
loom, sew and quilt items to donate for
those less fortunate. Donated yarn is
supplied by the Senior Center. Mem-
bers work at their leisure, but do keep
track of the time it takes to complete
their projects. Volunteers also make
and turn in 7” x 9” rectangles. One of
our volunteers then joins them together
to make nice size afghans. Call 414-
302-8700 to participate in this group.
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LEARN THE ART OF
MAKING STAINED GLASS
STAINED GLASS WORKSHOPS
Sandy Steckler and Lynn Zwitter, Instructors
Spring/Summer Flower—Wednesday, June 23 from Noon - 4 p.m. (photo above left)
Simple Butterfly—Wednesday, June 30 from Noon - 4 p.m. (photo above center)
Cost is $ 5 per class. Pre-registration and payment required.
Additional Intermediate Workshops are planned on Wednesday during the summer
months. Projects will vary. Pre-requisite - Beginner’s Stained Glass Class. Ses-
sions will cost between $6 - $12. Pre-registration required. Call 414-302-8700.
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FUN & CRAFTY CLASSES
Handy Card Pouches
Perfect for holding credit cards, business
cards, money, etc. Tuesday, June 15
from Noon - 4 p.m. Cost $3 includes all
materials. Instructors are Sandy Steckler Fabric Crayon Totes
and Debbie Dausel. Sewing machine ex-
Members who signed up prior to COVID,
perience is required. Deadline is June 11.
finally got a chance on Tuesday, June 8
to experiment making these fun fabric
crayon creations. Instructor, Debbie
Dausel demonstrated a variety of tech-
niques. Kathy Karth (above) and June
Killips (below) show off their creations.
Coiled Baskets or Trivets
Cloth wrapped basket or trivet work-
shop. Tuesday, June 22 from Noon - 4
p.m. Sandy Steckler and Debbie Dau-
sel, Instructors. Cost $5 includes all
materials. Sewing machine experience
is required. Deadline is June 18.
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FIBER ARTS CLASSES
Tuesdays, Noon - 4 p.m. Cost: $5 each includes most materials
No-Sew Stars & Stripes Runner Cell Phone
June 29 - Make a patriotic no-sew burlap Holder
table runner. August 10 - Make this
fun and colorful hold-
er to clip onto your
purse or a lanyard.
Wool-Felted Flower Coasters
July 20 - Make a set of cute coasters. Pop of Color
Coasters
August 17 - Use
fabric-wrapped
cording to create these fun coasters.
Snap Happy
Bags
Stamped Dish Towel
August 24 -These
July 27 - Create a lovely dish towel for
are great little multi-
yourself or to give as a present.
purpose bags.
Sunflower
Pincushion
August 31 - Use
it for pins or as a
Hanging Kitchen Towel fun display item.
Bring your own
August 3 - Lean how to sew handy hang- goblet, candle-
ers on your towels. Bring your own towel stick, etc.
(s). We’ll make the hangers.
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VOLUNTEER UPDATES IN REMBERANCE Our Senior Center family lost some very dedicated and active volunteers this past year. All were cur- rent volunteers who remained active helping with programs and activities until COVID closed our reg- ular scheduled programs and activities. We want to acknowledge these volunteers for their dedication and contributions. Their presence will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their family and friends. Pictured at top right, Lydia Russ - Gifts of Warmth; bottom left, Victor Tolentino - Sing-A-Long Leader; middle top, Linda Petroski - Special Events Helper; middle bottom, Kathy Marti- nello - Christmas Cookie Helper and bottom right, Charlie ‘Our Angel Breadman’ Rusik. Glenn Gaulke, Fitness Room Monitor, also passed away. 11 10
WELCOME BACK
VOLUNTEER STAFF MEMBERS
A HUGE THANK YOU VOLUNTEER
We extend a warm welcome back to OPPORTUNITIES
our West Allis Senior Center volun- Seeking a volunteer to lead our Sing-A-
teers. Many have already ventured Long group and also provide music ac-
back or are in the process of coming companiment — piano and/or guitar.
back to help with programs and activi- The Senior Center will provide the music.
ties. These dedicated folks give their If interested, please contact Sharon Roy
time and talents to help keep this at 414-302-8700 to discuss additional de-
center’s programs and activities run- tails.
ning smoothly. During COVID, many
of them helped out with our Social
Connection Program, phoning mem- NEW FALL PROGRAMS
bers to update them on important and This coming fall we’re hoping to start a
timely matters. Dartball League and possibly a Shuffle-
It’s wonderful having our Office Assis- board Group. If interested, please con-
tants, Class Instructors, Group Lead- tact Sharon Roy at 414-302-8700.
ers, Special Event Helpers, Fitness We’re seeking group leaders and would
and Computer Monitors onboard! We also like to hear from those interesting in
can’t wait until everyone is back and joining these two activities. It’s a fun
all programs are running again. way to socialize and meet new friends.
Many thanks also to the dedicated We hope to have more information in our
group of Senior Dining volunteers for fall newsletter.
working together to keep the curb-
side pick-up program running THANK YOU
smoothly during the pandemic. Mil-
waukee County is still holding back Kudos once again to our talented Sen-
from opening the congregate dining ior Center card makers for the lovely
sites, so this group will continue serv- holiday note cards which are distribut-
ing the meals curb-side. ed with curbside lunches. These love-
ly little notes make people smile!
11WELLNESS FOR MIND, BODY & SPIRIT FREE ZOOM & INDOOR CHAIR YOGA Join Susie Melott Thursday mornings from 10:30-11a.m. for Chair Yoga! This real- time, class is a great way to stay connected during our time apart, and is a great mid- morning stretch to boot! You can join Susie’s sessions in one of two ways - via Zoom in the comfort of your own home or make an appointment to attend in person at the Senior Center. Class size is limited and we’ll join Susie’s Zoom sessions utilizing our large screen TV in the Lower Level. To reserve a spot, call 414-302-8700. Sorry, but no walk-ins will be permitted. You can Zoom in from home using any computer or tablet. You’ll be able to hear and see Susie in real time. You’ll also have the option to be seen or heard yourself using your computer’s camera and microphone. Susie opens each session at 10:15 a.m.for a community chat. Don't be shy!! Try something new and get connected! Use the Zoom link below, or download the Zoom App to your tablet and follow the instructions to join the meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82564062465? pwd=Wmo3R1liMU1WSkJKdkI4d1ByZUIrdz09 Meeting ID: 825 6406 2465 Password: HUG https://www.yogaisserved.com 12
A BODY IN MOTION
STAYS IN MOTION
ARTHRITIS EXERCISE CLASSES
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Relieve your arthritis pain through gentle fied Arthritis Foundation Exercise Pro-
motion and activities designed to help in- gram Instructor, and her assistants,
crease joint flexibility and increase range Chuck Chapeta and Maria Vega, Mon-
of motion. These evidence-based exer- days, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10
cises will also help you maintain muscle - 11 a.m. Classes are limited in size, so
strength. Sessions feature gentle please call 414-302-8700 to reserve a
stretching, low intensity aerobics and spot.
chair exercises. Join Shirley Laux, certi-
13FITNESS HOURS
FITNESS Monday - Friday
PROGRAM 9 - 10:30 a.m.
12:30 - 2 p.m.
By Appointment Only:
Equipment is scheduled for fifteen
Our Fitness Program includes club quality minute time slots.
treadmills, pneumatic Keiser weight lifting Note the fitness room is only open
machines, Schwinn recumbent bikes and when one of our volunteer monitors
Nu-Steps. is present.
Participation is dependent on the fol-
lowing rules and procedures:
1. Complete both an Authorization for
Release of Patient Information Form and
a Physician Consent Form. We fax both
to your physician and require annual up-
dates.
2. Once the Physician Consent Form is
returned and approved, we’ll schedule
you for the required orientation training.
3. Final step is signing the Exercise
Class, Equipment & Activity Release
Form. Upon completion of all steps, you’ll
receive clearance according to your phy-
sician’s recommendations.
14LEISURE, FITNESS AND
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
WII® BOWLING GROUP POCKET BILLIARDS
Join us for some fun, laughter and feisty The Billiards Room is open for mem-
competition beginning on Tuesdays, be- bers to use by appointment only. Call
ginning June 15. from Noon - 2 p.m. 414-302-8700 to sign up for a two-hour
Group Leader is Dennis Kopp. The session. Days and times will vary de-
game is easy to learn and requires no pending on other activities and pro-
experience. Space is limited, so call grams scheduled in the Lower Level.
414-302-8700 to pre-register for these Players pay a small donation of 25
sessions. cents per game, with all proceeds ben-
efiting the billiards equipment mainte-
nance.
MOVIE MATINEES
Join us second and fourth Tuesday of
every month beginning on June 22 at
12:30 p.m. Join Mary Sullivan, Group
Leader, invites you to sit back and enjoy
timeless classics and newer releases.
Call 414-302-8700 on Tuesday morn-
ings for information on the afternoon’s
featured film and to reserve a spot.
COMPUTER LAB
Play solitaire, spider, chess, Mahjong
and many other games on the Senior
Center’s computers in the Computer
Lab, Monday - Friday afternoons from
Noon - 4 p.m. Participants can also
search the web for information, etc.
Computer Monitor, Marty Hernandez
can provide assistance. Reservations
required, call 414-302-8700.
15ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT
HUNGER TASK FORCE SENIOR STOCKBOX
This Commodity Supplemental Food
Program run by Hunger Task Force pro- Those with last names starting with the
vides healthy and nutritious supplemen- letter A - L pick up between 1 - 2 p.m.
tary food to low-income seniors who Last names starting with M - Z pick up
meet the following requirements: between 2 - 3 p.m.
60 years or older You will need to provide a photo ID with
Milwaukee County residents your name and current address. Your
Stockbox will be loaded into your vehi-
Monthly income:
cle.
1 person household—$1,383
Hunger Task Force’s Senior Outreach
2 person household—$1,868 Program helps connect low-income sen-
Stockboxes generally include cereal, iors to programs, like FoodShare, that
milk, canned veggies and fruits, pasta provide access to adequate nutrition.
or rice, protein, fruit juice, canned meats The Senior Benefit Specialist can help
and two pounds of fresh Wisconsin with the application process, including
cheese. interviews and submitting verification in
order to ease the burden of the applica-
Currently, Hunger Task Force is distrib-
tion process for home-bound seniors.
uting the Stockboxes at Pick ’n Save’s
Contact Tammy Keen at 414-588-7132
parking lot located at 68th and National
or via email:
Avenue in West Allis. For information
on additional sites, call Impact at ’211’.
Seniors meeting the requirements can
pick up a Stockbox between 1pm and
3pm on the following Tuesdays:
June 8
July 13
August 10
September
16NEED HELP NAVIGATING
SOMETHING?
Mary Devitt will be available to help
you navigate through your prob-
lems….
Do you need help getting or under-
standing your insurance cover-
age? Are your prescriptions too ex-
pensive? Need help finding a new
place to live or getting assistance from
the county? Would a free cell phone TOE NAIL TRIMMERS
help you feel more secure? Answers
to these problems and others might First Monday of every even month
help you feel better about yourself or from 9 – 1 p.m. This new program has
your situation. registered nurses who are specially
trained to trim nails.
If you’d like some assistance, please
call the West Allis Senior Center at 414 No soaking of feet is needed. Regis-
-302-8700 for a Wednesday appoint- tration is required by calling 262-719-
ment between 10 and Noon. 0336.The cost is $29 each visit, make
check payable to Toe Nail Trimmers.
OUTREACH & SUPPORT
Andrew ‘Andy’ Bethke, MSW,APSW, Human Service
Worker for Milwaukee County Department on Aging is
available by phone to answer questions about aging is-
sues and link people to support services in the community.
If you have a question or concern, please call him at 414-
289-6848.
ERAS SENIOR NETWORK
Eras Senior Network provides seniors in Milwaukee County with rides to medical ap-
pointments and grocery stores. Adults age 60 and over who need rides or seasonal
yard clean-up, should call Eras at 414-488-6500. The organization is also seeking
volunteer drivers and helpers. Visit www.eraswi.org.
17RESOURCES FOR
MEMORY CARE PROGRAMS
LET’S TALK OVER VIRTUAL EDUCATION
COFFEE SERIES
Virtual Conversations for Dementia Noon - 12:30 p.m. Program
Caregivers—Third Tuesday of Every 12:30 - 1 p.m. Question/Answer
Month from 9 a.m.—10 a.m.
Take some time out of your day to dis- Understanding and Responding to De-
cuss lighthearted topics. Join or De- mentia-Related Behavior - June 21,
mentia Care Specialists in creative 2021
conversations online together with oth-
er caregivers. Nothing beats a deli- Learn about some of the common triggers
cious cup of freshly brewed coffee and for behaviors associated with dementia,
fun conversation to start the day. how to assess the person's needs, and
To register contact Milwaukee County how to intervene effectively. Call
Department on Aging: 800.272.3900 to register.
dc@milwaukeecountywi.gov.org
Or call 414-289-6259. Describe, Investigate, Create and Eval-
uate: The DICE Approach to Dementia
Care - June 28, 2021
TRI–COUNTY DEMENTIA Learn how to utilize evidence-based and
CAREGIVER SUPPORT environmental strategies to identify and
1st Wednesday of every month develop a plan to address behaviors and
1 - 2 p.m. psychological symptoms associated with
dementia. Call 800.272.3900 to register.
Please join online or by phone for a
caregiver discussion and connection
lead by Dementia Care Specialist from Brought to you in partnership with Milwau-
Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Waukesha kee County DHHS Health and Human
Counties. To register please email Services and Alzheimer’s Association
dc@milwaukeecountywi.gov or call Wisconsin Chapter.
414-289-6259
18STAYING CONNECTED THROUGH
CONVERSATION & LAUGHTER
STAYING CONNECTED LAUGHTER
If you’re a Senior Center member who IS THE BEST MEDICINE
enjoys phone conversations, consider Start your day by learning, laughing and
volunteering to be part of our Social even guessing. Sign up for Sharon’s
Connection program. Program volun- Random Jokes and Interesting Facts.
teers call members to update them on Enjoy daily history lessons and facts
important and timely matters for sen- you have long left behind. Email
iors. The program began during the sroy@westalliswi.gov to have your
COVID 19 lockdown. If you’ enjoy talk- name added to this list. It’s sure to
ing with others or if you’d like to re- brighten your day, bring on a smile or
ceive a friendly phone visit, please call maybe even make you laugh out loud.
us at 414-302-8700.
SENIOR BREAKFAST GROUP
This fun social group meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Participants pay
for their own meals, including tax and tips. If you enjoy good conversation and meet-
ing new people, join us at the following places and dates:
June 16 - Pallas Restaurant, 1657 S 108 St in West Allis
July 21- 84th Classic Café, 1650 S 84 St in West Allis
August 18 - Perkins, 2878 S 108 St in West Allis
September 15 - IHOP, 1110 Miller Park Way, West Milwaukee
COMMISSION ON AGING
The West Allis Commission on Aging generally meets on the fourth Monday of each
month at 3:45 p.m. No meetings in July or December. Members include: Patricia
Wikenhauser, Chair; Deborah Tiegs, Assistant Chair; Diane Langford, Margee
Maydak; Dave Rymaszewski; Linda Timm; John Zentgraf and Heather Uzowulu,
Eras Representative.
19West Allis Senior Center
7001 W. National Ave.
West Allis WI 53214
Please remem-
ber to your scan
your card when
you come to the
Senior Center. Marilyn, Jan, Debbie and Nola creating with fabric crayons.You can also read
