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June 2019
Verona Senior Center
June Birthday and Anniversary Party
“Old Time Music with Jesse Walker ”
Friday, June 21
Jesse Walker will be performing some of your
favorites! Waltz, Polka, Country, and
Blue Grass. See you there!!!!
Lunch at 11:30 AM, Cost is $5.00
Entertainment at 12:00 PM
RSVP 845-7471 by 12 NOON,
Monday, June 17
We will be serving AJ’s Pizzas for lunch!
City of Verona seniors or active volunteers who have a
birthday or anniversary in June eat free!
50/50 Raffle!!!!!!!!
Verona Senior Center
108 Paoli Street Verona, WI 53593
Open: Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Thursdays from 8:30 am-7:00 pm
Phone: (608) 845-7471 Fax: (608) 848-2784
Website: friendsofveronaseniorcenter.org
“Like Us” on Facebook: Verona Senior Center
VOLUME 23, ISSUE 6• JUNE 2019 •108 PAOLI STREET • VERONA, WI 53593 • 608-845-7471
Events and Activities
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Monday Music with Tom Kastle!
Monday, June 3 at 12:30 PM
Events, Trips, and For years, Tom Kastle traveled the world, collecting
Activities……….2-7 In and Out………16 and performing maritime songs and stories and
captaining sailing ships on the Great Lakes. These
Movies…………...8 Volunteering…..… 17 days, his passions include theatrical projects, from
Resources and musicals to Shakespeare, and a recording of original
Calendar………...9 Groups………..18-19
songs based mostly on traditional fiddle tunes.
Salad Menu …...10 Transportation...…..20
Menu….…...……11 Community
Events……………..21
Health &Wellness
……………...12-13 Sunshine Report…..22
Notes from the Contact info and
Nurse……….…...14 Building Hours…….23
Case Manager
News...………….15
Let us know if you want to be New Nutrition Phone Number:
added to our weekly Senior Center (608) 848-0438. Please refer any calls
Email Updates!!!!!! about meals to this phone number.
Arts and Crafts Sale
Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Love local arts and crafts sales?? Then don’t miss a first-time, one-day-only fair featuring
paintings, photography, woodworking, and a variety of crafts.
The fair will be held at the Verona Senior Center.
If you are interested in exhibiting at the fair contact Alasa Wiest at 845-7471.
To participate in this event you will get approximately a
10x10 foot space for $20.00.
Please make all checks out to the Friends of the Verona Senior Center.
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Sign up for Upcoming Trips!
Oshkosh Bus Trip Save the Date!!!!!
Thursday July 11, 2019 Milwaukee Brewers Game
Join us as we head to Oshkosh for the day. Mark your calendars! The annual Verona
In Oshkosh, people will have a choice Senior Center trip to Miller Park is coming!
between either shopping at Oshkosh Outlet
Mall or touring the EAA Aviation Museum.
Wednesday, August 14
You will need to know your choice when you July 1-5: Sign up time for
sign up.
Verona city citizens & active volunteers
We leave Verona Senior Center July 5 & after: Sign up for all others
at 9:15 AM
Final sign up date August 1
We return approximately 5 PM
Cost: $50/person
Cost: $50 which includes bus, admission
to museum, and lunch Meet at Verona Senior Center by 10 AM
(does not include bus driver tip) Bus leaves at 10:30 AM & returns at 6 PM
First stop will be for lunch at Delta Family Payment for tickets is due within one
Restaurant week of signing up.
This fee covers the cost of your ticket,
EAA Aviation Museum transportation, and light refreshments.
The EAA Aviation Museum, formerly the The game begins at 1:10 PM.
EAA Air Venture Museum, is a museum
dedicated to the preservation and display of Sorry, cancellations cannot be
historic and experimental aircraft as well as reimbursed unless your ticket is resold.
antiques, classics, and warbirds. Guided
tour is one hour, plus two short movie
options.
Oshkosh Outlet Mall
You’ll have approximately two hours to shop
till your heart’s content.
June 3-7: Sign up time for
Verona city citizens & active volunteers
June 10 & after: Sign up for all others
Final sign up date July 2
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Events and Activities
Palliative Care Games for everyone!
Thursday, June 6 at 10:00 AM Hand and Foot Mondays, 1 - 4 PM
Facing a serious or terminal illness can be a
very stressful challenge. Agrace can greatly Mah-Jongg No Mah-Jongg for June, July,
improve the quality of life for the person who August
is ill, and their family caregiver. Tuesdays, 10 AM - 12 PM
Come and learn more! Euchre Tues., 1:00-3:30 PM
$1.00 person. Please arrive 5-10
Rendever Virtual Reality Tour minutes early to register. No
Friday, June 7 at 10:00 AM one will be added to the game
Great American Road Trip after the bell rings at 1 PM.
We will start off this road trip and travel to
Bridge Wed., 12:30 - 4 PM
Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois.
There will be an informative guided tour.
Please sign up at the Senior Center by calling
Mexican Train Wed., 12:45 PM
845-7471. This program is limited to 6 Dominoes
travelers each time.
Bingo Thursdays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Friday Ice Cream Socials in June! 2 cards for $1.00 for the hour
June 7, 14, 28 at 12:30 PM
Please join us! We will be serving ice cream “500” Thursdays at 1:30 PM
sundaes with all the toppings! Then starting
at1:00 PM we will show a movie! Game Night Thursdays, 6 PM
A variety of games available!
Literature Lovers Book Club
Wednesday, June 12 at 12:30 PM
The June book club selection will be “500” Game 4/25/19
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Winners Gladys S. (1920)
Rebecca Skloot. 4/4/19 Bernice H. (1770)
David H. (2610)
5/2/19
New!! Mending by Linda Bernice H. (2050)
Betty J. (1670)
Thursday, June 13 10:00-11:00 AM
If you have any mending you need done 4/11/19 Bernice H. (1480)
(buttons sewed on, hems repaired, a tear in an Bernice H. (1990) 5/9/19
item of clothing), Linda Kaiser will be here to Donna P. (1760) Dorothy S. (2460)
help you out. Donna P. (2230)
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Events & Activities
Computer Questions Plus… Tech Time with Tim
Friday, June 21 from 10 - 11 AM Wednesdays, June 19 or 26
4:30 or 5:00 PM Appointments
Rich Bartlett will make this an open
Tim will answer questions about computers,
discussion on any computer questions you
phones, and digital devices. Space is limited,
may have!!!! Come on over and pick Rich’s
so please call 845-7471 for an appointment.
brain!!!! See you then!
Events and Activities
Pop Up Museum on Journey
Friday, June 14 at 10:00 AM
Presented by the Verona Public Library
For this Pop Up Museum bring an artifact that represents a story or journey.
Did you move? Did your parents, grandparents, or other relatives come here from
another country? Did you travel abroad during school?
Did you go on a cool vacation? Come and share your journeys!
What's a Pop Up Museum?????
A temporary show created by you. We name the theme and date. You bring something
on the topic to share with others. Its’ that easy!!!!
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Identity Theft!!!!!
NEEDS YOUR HELP! Friday, June 28 at 10:30 AM
We want your Senior Center to offer the What would you do if you received a notice
programs and activities that most interest that your personal information was potentially
our members. As a member of the Board of exposed in a data breach? Lost your wallet or
Directors, you are able to share your ideas discovered that your online account had been
and suggestions and assist in “making things hacked? Identity Theft is the fastest growing
happen”. Our Board meetings are once a crime in America today and victims will often
month from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. You would spend hundreds of hours trying to restore
also need to give some time to assist with their identity. While Identity Theft can happen
Board functions during the year. We are an to anyone; there are some things you can do
active, fun Board and welcome new faces. to reduce your risk. This informative
If you are interested, please give your name workshop presented by Jamie Hanson,
and phone number to the receptionist at the partner and Financial Advisor with Akamai
front desk or call the Senior Center at Investment Advisors, covers the basics of
845-7471 with that information. One of our Identity Theft and reveals steps to help
Board members will call you to answer any reduce your risk and protect yourself.
questions or concerns you may have. Please
consider joining our Board and contributing Please RSVP by June 26 to
to one of the best Senior Centers around! info@akamaiadvisors.net or 608.729.3874
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Triad
Appreciating Our Diversity to Reduce Conflict
Angela Vasquez
Area Agency on Aging of Dane County
Thursday, June 27 at 10:30AM
at the Verona Senior Center
Coffee and snacks will be served
Movie Matinees
All Movies start at 1:00 unless specified!!!!!
All films are purchased through VUDU.com.
The synopses for films are provided by VUDU.
A Dog’s Way Home
Movie times have been changed to Friday, June 7
1:00 PM for the summer!!!! 1:00 PM 96 min.
As a puppy, Bella finds her way
For June, July, and August the movies into the arms of Lucas, a young
will start at 1:00 PM. man who gives her a good home.
We will have ice cream socials at 12:30 When Bella becomes separated
in place of the movie popcorn! from Lucas, she soon finds herself
on a 400-mile journey to reunite with her
owner.
Great Courses: DVD Series The Mule
Mondays Friday, June 14
1:00-2:30 PM 1:00 PM 116 min.
Earl, a man without any money in
Wonders of the National Parks: A his 80s, is offered a job that
simply requires him to drive. But
Geology of North America unbeknownst to Earl, he's just
This series will begin June 10 and run signed on as a drug courier for a
until August 19. Mexican cartel.
No Class June 3 Bumblebee
Friday, June 28
Ford Cochran is Director of Programming for 1:00 PM 114 min.
National Geographic Expeditions and is Cybertron has fallen. When
respected journalist and educator in the earth Optimus Prime sends
sciences. Over his 20-plus-year career with Bumblebee to defend Earth, his
National Geographic magazine, Mr. Cochran journey to become a hero
has written for National Geographic.com and begins. Charlie Watson (Hailee
documented numerous Society-funded Steinfeld), a teenager trying to find her place in
research expeditions in the field. the world, discovers and repairs the
battle-scarred robot, who's disguised as a
Volkswagen Beetle.
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ACTIVITY CALENDAR VERONA SENIOR CENTER June 2019
MON TUES WED THURS FRI
3 4 5 6 7
8:45 No Keeping Fit 9:00-Noon Foot Reflexology 9:00 Coffee Hour 8:45 Keeping Fit 8:45 Yoga
9:00 Foot Care 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30-2:00 Wellness Nurse 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Coffee Hour
1:00 Hand and Foot 9:00 Core Strength 9:30 Knitting Group 10:00 OTS: West Towne 10:00 Rendever Virtual
12:30 Tom Kastle Music 9:30 Hometown Helpers 10:00 Club 108 10:00 Palliative Care: Reality Tour: Great
10:00 Caregivers Support & 11:00 MELT Hospice American Road Trip
No Great Courses Club 108 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Bingo 10:00 Tai Chi II
1:00 Euchre 12:45 Mexican Train 1:30 “500” 11:15 Tai Chi I
1:00/6:00 Stampers Group 2:00 Core Strength 12:30 Ice cream Social
2:30 No Yoga 4:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Movie: A Dog’s Way
5:00 Weight Watchers 6:00 Game Night Home
10 11 12 13 14
8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00-Noon Chair Massage 9:00 Coffee Hour 8:45 Keeping Fit 8:45 Yoga
9:00 Foot Care 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30 Board Meeting 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Coffee Hour
9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Core Strength 9:30-2:00 Wellness Nurse 10:00 Mending by Linda 10:00 Pop Up Museum:
1:00 Hand and Foot 10:00 Man-Talk : ISIS 9:30 Knitting Group 12:30 Bingo Journeys
1:00-2:30 Great Courses: 10:15 Card Making 10:00 Club 108 1:30 “500” 10:00 Tai Chi II
National Parks 4-6 1:00 Euchre 11:00 MELT 2:00 Core Strength 11:15 Tai Chi I
2:30 Yoga 12:30 Bridge 3:00 Vets Group 12:30 Ice cream Social
5:00 Weight Watchers 12:30 Book Club 4:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Movie: The Mule
12:45 Mexican Train 6:00 Game Night
17 18 19 20 21
8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00-Noon Chair Massage 9:00 Coffee Hour 8:45 Keeping Fit 8:45 Yoga
9:00 Foot Care 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30-2 :00 Wellness Nurse 9:00 –Noon Foot Reflexology 9:00 Coffee Hour
9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Core Strength 9:30 Knitting Group 9:00 Coffee Hour 10:00 Computers w/Rich:
9:00-Noon Foot Reflexology 10:00 OTS: Hy-Vee/Aldi 10:00 Club 108 10:00 OTS: Target West 10:00 Tai Chi II
10:00 Changes in Aging 10:00 Caregivers Support & 11:00 No MELT 10:00 Parkinson's Group 11:15 Tai Chi I
1:00 Hand and Foot Club 108 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Bingo 11:30 Birthday/
1:00-2:30 Great Courses: 1:00 Euchre 12:45 Mexican Train 1:30 “500” Anniversary Lunch -
National Parks 7-9 2:30 Yoga 4:30/5:00 Tech time with Tim 2:00 Core Strength RSVP by noon 05/15
1:00-3:00 Booster Session for 5:00 Weight Watchers 4:00 Line Dancing 12:00 Jesse Walker:
Stepping On 6:00 Game Night Old Time Music
Fathers Day Recognition
Saturday, June 22
Arts and Craft Sale
10:00AM-4:00 PM
24 25 26 27 28
8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00-Noon Chair Massage 9:00 Coffee Hour 8:45 Keeping Fit 8:45 Yoga
9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30-2:00 Wellness Nurse 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Coffee Hour
9:00-Noon Foot Reflexology 9:00 Core Strength 9:30 Knitting Group 10:30 Triad: Diversity 10:00 Tai Chi II
1:00 Hand and Foot 10:00 Man-Talk: Field Trip 10:00 Club 108 12:30 Bingo 10:30 Identity Theft
1:00-2:30 Great Courses: 1:00 Euchre 11:00 No MELT 1:30 “500” 11:15 Tai Chi I
National Parks 10-12 2:30 Yoga 12:30 Bridge 2:00 Core Strength 12:30 Ice Cream Social
5:00 Weight Watchers 12:45 Mexican Train 4:00 Line Dancing 1:00 Movie: Bumblebee
4:30/5:00 Tech time with Tim 6:00 Game Night
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Friday Salad Options for May
New Nutrition Phone Line: 608-848-0438
Please call this number for any questions, concerns, or changes
with Congregate Meals or Meals on Wheels. Thank you!
Friday-6/7 Cottage Cheese Platter: Cottage cheese with cucumber, tomato wedges,
strawberries and pineapple. No dressing. Served with bun and cookie.
Friday - 6/14 Egg Salad: Mixed greens topped with egg salad, tomato, shredded
carrots and cucumber. No dressing. Served with orange, bread and tapioca pudding.
Friday – 6/21 Beef Taco Salad: Shredded lettuce topped with seasoned beef, diced
tomatoes, cheese, salsa, black olives, sour cream and tortilla strips. No dressing. Served with
bread, fruit, and chocolate cake.
Friday – 6/28 Chicken Salad: Shredded lettuce topped with cranberry chicken salad,
tomatoes, cucumbers and croutons. Dressing balsamic vinaigrette. Served with banana,
and lime sherbet.
Have you ever considered becoming a
Foster Grandparent????
If you are over the age of 55 and looking for a way to make a difference in
students’ lives, consider becoming a foster grandparent through RSVP of Dane
County. We ask for you to commit to a training program, live in Dane County, be
income eligible and give just 5 hours a week working one-on-one with students
at their school. As a foster grandparent you will receive a tax-free stipend,
mileage and lunch reimbursement. To find out more about the foster
grandparent program call RSVP of Dane County at 608-238-7787. Volunteering
your time and talents as a foster grandparent helps not only a child succeed in
school, it benefits our whole community as well.
10 THE CHRONICLE - JUNE 2019JUNE 2019
Monday 3 Tuesday 4 Wednesday 5 Thursday 6 Friday 7
Meatballs in Marinara Chicken Salad Beef Stew Egg Salad Sandwich Cheeseburger
Over Penne Mini Croissant Biscuit on WW on Bun
Carrots Mixed Greens Salad Green Beans Pickled Beets w/tomato, lettuce
Broccoli Salad Dressing Chunky Apple Sauce 3 Bean Salad Potato Salad
Fresh Fruit Pickled Beets Chocolate Chip Banana Grape Juice Calico Beans
Ambrosia Salad Peaches Cake Dreamsicle Whip Fruit Cup
Cheesecake Brownie Chocolate Chip Cookie
MO – Veggie Meatballs MO – Veggie Stew MO – n/a
NCS – Pineapple MO – Hummus and Pita NCS – Banana NCS –Orange MO – Black Bean Burger
NCS – SF Cookie Packet NCS – SF Cookie Packet
Monday 10 Tuesday 11 Wednesday 12 Thursday 13 Friday 14
Chicken Mac Casserole Cheese Tortellini Bake Chicken a la King Traditional Meatloaf Pot Roast with Gravy
Peas Bread Stick/Butter Brown Rice Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes
Tomato Juice Spinach Carrots w/Gravy Mixed Green Salad
NAS – LS V-8 Mandarin Oranges Corn Salad NAS – no gravy Dressing
Pineapple Blueberry Crisp Peaches Corn Orange
Butterscotch Pudding Raspberry Sherbet White Bread/Butter WW Bread/Butter
MO – Veggie Tortellini Apple Juice Cup Tapioca Pudding
MO – Mac and Cheese Bake MO – Veggie A la King Frosted White Cake
NCS – SF Pudding NCS – SF Cookie Packet NCS – SF Ice Cream MO – Egg Salad
MO – Garden Burger NCS – SF Pudding
NCS – SF Jell-o
Monday 17 Tuesday 18 Wednesday 19 Thursday 20 Friday 21
Egg Bake Ham and Potato Casserole Meatloaf Pizza Burger BBQ Chicken Breast
Diced Roasted Red Pota- NAS – Chicken/Potato Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (Beef Patty, white cheese Baked Sweet Potato/
toes Casserole Green Bean Casserole slice, marinara, bun) Butter
Grape Juice California Blend Croissant Navy Bean Salad WW Bread /Butter
Biscuit/Butter Mixed Fruit Cup Chunky Applesauce Marinated cucumbers Tropical Fruit
Spiced Apples MG Bread/ Butter Frosted Carrot Cake Banana Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Cream Pie Pecan Pie
MO – n/a MO – Veggie Meatballs MO – Veggie BBQ Chicken
NCS – n/a MO – Veggie and Potato NCS – SF Cookie Packet MO – Garden Burger NCS – Orange
Cass. NCS – SF Jell-o AJs Pizza for Congregate
NCS – SF Pudding Meal Only!
Monday 24 Tuesday 25 Wednesday 26 Thursday 27 Friday 28
Enchilada Casserole Beef Stroganoff Seafood Salad Chicken Strips Tuna Casserole
Cauliflower over Noodles on chopped Romaine BBQ Sauce Roasted Baby Carrots
Confetti Corn w/Black Stewed Tomatoes Tomato Slices Green Beans Pickled beets
Beans NAS – 3 tomato wedges French Roll/Butter Pea Salad Banana
Mandarin Oranges Mixed Green Salad Mixed Fruit w/ NAS – steamed peas Lime Sherbet
Frosted Churro Cake Dressing Strawberries Dinner Roll/Butter
Fruit Cocktail Shortcake w/whipped Fruit Cup MO – Veggie Casserole
MO – Bean and Cheese Apple Crisp topping Butterscotch Swirl Ice NCS –SF Ice Cream
Burrito Cream
NCS – SF Cookie Packet MO – Veggie Stroganoff MO – Egg Salad
NCS – Spiced Apples NCS – Banana MO – Veggie BBQ Chicken
NCS – SF Ice Cream
Meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES DIVISION
All menu items are prepared in kitchens that are not allergen-free. We cannot guarantee that food allergens will not be transferred through cross-contact.
No substitutions allowed.
Please note: Guests on a NAS diet should not be receiving: gravy, ketchup or mustard
MO = meatless optionHealth and Wellness
CURRENT EXERCISE CLASSES How do I pay for my exercise
classes?
Keeping Fit: Shannon Maguire
Payments for all exercise classes go
Mondays & Thursdays at 8:45 AM directly to the exercise instructors.
No Class June 3 The Senior Center does not take
$50 Punch Card for 10 Classes payments for exercise classes. Please
(Punch card does not expire) continue to sign in for each of your
This exercise program is a mixture of classes with your scan card. If you have
aerobic exercises, weight training, mobility more questions please contact the
and balance improvement. We use stretch exercise instructor.
bands and balls. Thank you! Happy Exercising!!!
Core Strength : Alasa Wiest
Tuesdays at 9:00 AM
Thursdays at 2:00 PM
This is a FREE Class.
Having a strong core is extremely important
as it supports the spine and aids in balance.
We will not only work our abdominal mus-
cles, but also the muscles of the back and
hips. Planks, Superman’s, Squats, hand
weights, and balancing on the floor or with a
chair are included.
MELT Class: Liron Weiss
Wednesdays: 11:00 AM
No Class June 19, 26
$55 for 8 weeks
Drop-in $10 per class
Using specialized soft body rollers and small
MELT Hand and Foot Treatment Balls you
will learn how to reduce inflammation, ease
chronic neck and low-back strain, improve
alignment, and enhance athletic performance.
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Tai Chi: Jody Curley
Fridays Services Requiring Appointments
$35 for 8 weeks $10 for Drop in Call 845-7471 to schedule an appointment.
Tai Chi Balance II: 10:00 AM Please make checks payable to the provider.
Instruction in a Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form. Please check in for these
Slow, fluid movements which maintain and im- appointments at the Front Desk.
prove alignment and balance, flexibility,
strength and concentration. A more complex Foot Care Clinic - $22
movement sequence than Tai Chi I. Standing. Mondays, June 3, 10, 17
Tai Chi Balance I: 11:15 AM
Instruction in Chi Kung (breath and energy 15-minute appointments begin at 9:00 AM
practice for health) and beginning Tai Chi Service provider: Home Health United
Form movements. Slow, fluid movement pat- Bring two towels. Fingernails $10.00 extra.
terns which maintain and improve alignment
Foot Reflexology
and balance, flexibility, strength and concentra-
tion. Shorter, less complex movement se-
$25 for 30 min., $50 for 60 min.
quences than Tai Chi II - a good class to begin Tuesday, June 4 (9:00-Noon)
your Tai Chi practice. Students will be standing Monday, June 17 (9:00-Noon)
unless a chair is needed for support. Thursday, June 20 (9:00– Noon)
Line Dancing: Marlene Cordes The application of pressure to nerves in the
Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 PM feet increases circulation, provides a
$20 for a 4-week class balancing effect, relaxes muscles, & enhances
$30 for 4 classes of your choosing well-being.
(Must be used within 3 months)
$10 for Drop-in Chair Massage with Gary
Join the dancing fun with beginner line dancing! $13 for 15 min., $25 for 30 min.
Easy dances to all kinds of music. Tuesdays, June 11, 18, 25
Yoga: Shannon Maguire Appointments begin at 9:00 AM
Tuesdays at 2:30 PM Relax & enjoy the benefits of a massage to
Fridays at 8:45 AM the neck, head, back, shoulders, and arms.
No Class June 4
$50 Punch Card for 10 Classes
(Punch card does not expire)
Free Drop-In Wellness Services
No Appointment Necessary!
Anyone can do yoga and stretching in this
Please check in at the front desk!
class. The exercises can be modified.
Wellness Checks with Nurse Barbara
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
13 THE CHRONICLE ~ JUNE 2019Staff Notes
Have fun in the sun, BUT…
Happy Fathers Day!!!!
June is finally here and everyone who is able will
Q: What treat do dads like for Father’s be out and about enjoying, “fun in the sun”, but we
Day? need to be cognizant of its effects on our body!
Protect yourself with a hat, sunscreen, and
A: POPsicles.
sunglasses. But awareness to skin changes is
paramount! I’m addressing moles here. Most are
Q: What did the golfer dad want for harmless, except for one, MELANOMA skin
cancer can be very serious and deadly!!
Father’s Day?
Because many melanomas develop on the skin
A: A Tee Shirt where they can be seen, they have a good chance
of early detection. Regular examination of the skin
Q: Why did the daddy cat want to go for any new or unusual growths, or changes in
existing moles should be discussed with your
bowling on Father’s Day? primary care physician and referred to a
A: He was an alley cat. dermatologist who is qualified to diagnose
melanomas. A normal mole is generally colored
evenly (brown, black, or tan and about the size of
Q: What did Daddy pig put on his Father’s a pencil eraser). They can be flat or raised, and
Day pancakes? generally do not change.
A: Hog cabin syrup The first sign of melanoma is typically a new spot
of the skin, or a change in the size of an existing
mole. The ABCDE method may help you
determine whether an abnormal skin growth may
be melanoma.
Asymmetry: The mole has an irregular shape.
Border: The edge is not smooth, but irregular or
notched.
Color: The mole has uneven shading or dark
spots.
Diameter: The spot is larger than the size of a
pencil eraser.
Evolving or Elevation: The spot is changing in
size, shape or texture.
If you have any of these warning signs or questions
about an area or sore, have it examined by a
doctor!! Have fun this summer, but be safe.
Nurse Barbara
14 | VERONA SENIOR CENTERCase Management
Are you or someone you know a veteran that may enjoy getting Senior Housing 101 – (Facilities)
together with other veterans? The Verona Vets Group meets
monthly on the second Thursday at 3PM for coffee, discussion Assisted Living (ALF) Offers supportive
and guest speakers. In addition to our monthly groups, our vets services such as meals, limited assistance
plan trips throughout the year with the assistance of Becky and with bathing, dressing, toileting and
me. This spring we went to the Harley Davidson Museum in recreational activities. Assisted living
Milwaukee. Other things that are on our schedule already for facilities are not intended for seniors who
2019 include a pontoon ride, a baseball game and an out-of-town need more advanced 24/7 care. ALF’s are
day trip. All vets are welcome to join us for our monthly group usually paid for privately or via long term
and/or trips. Contact me for more information and to get on our care insurance. Some may accept funding
mailing list. from sources such as Care WI & Family
Care. Medicare will not pay for ALF.
Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Home
(SNF) Provides total assistance with cares
& the level of nursing care is greater. A
SNF is the type of facility one would go for
rehabilitation after an injury or surgery as
it offers physical, occupational & speech
therapy. Medicare only covers payment if
the person has a qualifying hospital stay.
SNF’s also accept private pay & most
Harley Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin accept Medicaid. (Medicare.gov)
Memory Care Specific to those with
cognitive impairment, often a secure unit
within another facility (SNF or ALF)
Payment coverage usually same as SNF.
~ Wal-Mart in Washington D.C has a lower
acceptance rate than Harvard.
~ There’s a basketball court on top of the
U.S. Supreme Court Building dubbed the
“Highest Court in the Land” .
Verona Vets Group on a tour at the Harley Davidson Museum
Becky
I am looking forward to my first summer here Never doubt that a small group of
at the Senior Center. Some of my scheduled thoughtful, committed citizens can
appointments may need to take place on the change the world. Indeed, it is the only
back deck! Julie thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead
15 | VERONA SENIOR CENTERIn and Out
Sign In, Please! June
Please sign in for all programs, classes, Case Manager Outreach Visits
activities, and events you attend. Your input Stop by & visit with our Case Managers at
helps us plan and fund programs and locations and times listed below.
services. If you don’t have a scan card, we They can help you find resources & services.
will be happy to make one.
Evia: 4th Tuesday, 3-4 PM
Noel Manor: 1st Tuesday, 3-4 PM
Weekly Email Update Park Verona: 3rd Thursday, 3-4 PM
If you would like to be added to our email Prairie Oaks II: 2nd Tuesday, 2-3 PM
list for updates on classes, activities or Schettler Terrace: 1st Thursday, 2-3 PM
events such as class cancellations or
program changes, please email Michele at Sugar Creek: 2nd Monday, 8:30-9:30 AM
michele.harding@ci.verona.wi.us . Verona Library: 2nd Monday, 1-2 PM
Where can I pick up a Chronicle?
A free copy of the Chronicle is available for
Have some extra time? Like
pick-up at Verona Senior Center, Verona people? Volunteer at the Verona
Public Library, Verona City Hall, Verona Senior Center! There’s sure to be
Vision, and Miller’s Grocery Store. something you will enjoy.
You may also view the Chronicle on line!
www.veronaactiveadults.org Call Alasa at 608/845-7471
to find out more!
In honor of our generous donors, we will again be adding names to the
Donor Recognition Display Box
located in the Serenity Garden. For a memorial or donation of $100 or more, you may
request your own plaque honoring your loved one or yourself. Please make your plaque
request at the time of your donation. All donations and requests should be directed to
Friends of Verona Senior Center.
16 VERONA SENIOR CENTERVolunteer Opportunities
Are you interested in volunteering?
The following are our top volunteer needs:
RSVP Home-Delivered Meal Drivers - RSVP Drivers for Medical Appointments
- Help with the Friends Web Site - Event Assistants - Foot Care Assistants
- Front Desk Assistants
Do you have a special hobby you’d like to share? Do you like to travel? Play piano? Would
you like to teach a class? Start a choir? Lead a sing-along? Whatever your interests are, we
have a volunteer opportunity for you! Call Alasa Wiest 845-7471 to learn more.Resources and Groups
Please call 845-7471 with any questions regarding these services.
Changes Related to Aging Caregivers Support Group
3rd Monday at 10:00 AM 1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Round table discussion about the concerns, All caregivers or former caregivers
challenges, and losses we face as we get older. welcome! No RSVP required.
Carol Doolin will facilitate this discussion.
RSVP Verona Hometown Helpers Club 108
Welcoming New Members!!!! 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10 - 11:30 AM
1st Tuesday at 9:30 AM Every Wed. 10 -11:30 AM
Come share your knitting/crocheting/sewing Club 108 is an activity program for
talents with RSVP volunteers who gather individuals with early memory loss.
monthly at the Verona Senior Center to make
items for donation to Dane County Weight Watchers - Tuesdays
nonprofits! They socialize and share creative Weigh-ins at 5 PM, meetings at 5:30PM
ideas while creating handcrafted items (i.e.
hats, scarves, shawls, totes, afghans, quilts, etc.) AA Meetings
to help keep our community warm, comforted Wellness Clinic - Thursdays at 1:00 PM
and safe. If you are interested in more All meetings are confidential.
information, contact RSVP Group Projects
Coordinator, Kate Seal, by email at Veterans Group
kseal@rsvpdane.org or phone, 608-310-7280. 2nd Thursday at 3:00 PM
Man - Talk (and women too) Vets from all branches of service welcome!
2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
Healthy Lifestyles
June 11 ISIS Reviewed Healthy Lifestyles will be taking a break for
We will learn about the background, the summer! See you in September!
motivation, and purpose of ISIS (Islamic State
of Iraq and Syria) the militant Islamic Parkinson’s Group
Organization that has recently been in decline. 3rd Thursday at 10:00 AM
The presenter will be Steve Sheets. Parkinson’s Group in May is going to tour the
facility at Hybrid Athletic Club and their Rock
June 25 Antique Cars Field Trip
Steady Boxing program for those with
We will car pool to New Glarus to visit with
Parkinson’s.
Gary and Wade Kuhl at their restoration shop.
They will tell of their hobby and show off a few
gems! Meet at S.C. at 10 and return at Noon!
18 VERONA SENIOR CENTER: www.friendsofveronaseniorcenter.orgGroups
Verona Stampers Group Card Making Class
1st Tuesday of every month 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:15 AM
1:00/6:00 PM. Drop in anytime!
Join Teresa Schultz with Stampin’ Up for
Share your ideas for stamped greeting card card making. The cost of the class is $10.
designs and get ideas from your fellow Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 5
stampers! Bring your own projects and to Teresa Schultz:
supplies from home. No cost to attend. sraschultz0924@yahoo.comTransportation
To schedule a Transit Solutions ride, call 845-7471 by 12 noon the day before.
(Call by noon on Friday to schedule Monday rides.)
Transit Solutions Transit Solutions
Daily Transportation in Verona Out-of-Town Shopping
Pick up/drop off at your Verona home! Pick-up/drop-off at your Verona home!
Shared rides - space is limited.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 2:00 PM Tuesday/Thursday Shopping Trips
Wednesday rides limited to Miller’s Thursday, June 6 : West Towne
Market and Verona Senior Center. Tuesday, June 18: Hy-Vee/Aldi
Wheelchair accessible van Thursday, June 20: Target West
Riders must be City of Verona residents Out-of-Town Shopping Departs at 10 AM
Destinations within Verona city limits Return Pick Up 12:15 PM, in Verona by 1PM
Maximum 2 stops per person/per trip
Suggested Donation: $4.00 Roundtrip
Round trip to the Senior Center $1.00
Round trip to other Verona sites $2.00 Please make payments directly to the driver.
Please pay the van driver directly
RSVP Medical Appointment Rides for City of Verona Seniors
RSVP volunteers take people to medical and social appointments outside of
Verona. Ride requests must be made at least
3 business days before your appointment.
(For Monday rides, please call by Wednesday!)
Riders must be able to get in & out of a passenger car without assistance.
Donations should be made to RSVP. Drivers cannot accept tips.
If you must cancel, call 845-7471 ASAP so driver can be reassigned to help others.
If you have not had a ride with RSVP before, there is an intake form that will need to be
filled out first. Case Managers are happy to assist with this!
20 VERONA SENIOR CENTEREvents in the Community
Verona Area Historical Society
FREE Badger Prairie Needs Network Presents:
Community Meal
“Remembering the 2014 Tornado”
1st & 3rd Saturday of each month
Saturday, June 8 at 10:00 AM
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
No reservations necessary. At Country View Elementary School
Badger Prairie Needs Network 710 Lone Pine Way
1200 E. Verona Ave., Verona Our June meeting will reflect on the five year
All are welcome! anniversary of the tornado of June 17, 2014.
For more info please go to History is happening every day, and that morning
http://www.bpnn.org/volunteer.html created one of those "remember where you
were when" moments for those living on the
Badger Prairie Needs Network
northwest side of Verona. Shortly after mid-
Food Pantry Information:
night, an EF-3 level twister touched down on
If you live in the Verona Area School
Epic's Farm Campus and skipped north before
District, or in the 53593 zip code area heading east through the Cross County Road
you are eligible to use the Badger Prairie neighborhoods, ending at Country View
Needs Network Food Pantry once a elementary school.
month. To schedule a ride, call the Senior
Center, 845-7471, by noon the day Our guest will be Verona Schools
Superintendent Dean Gorrell. Dean toured the
before.
school that morning and will show his "morning
Normal Food Pantry Hours
of" video walk through of the destruction of
Monday: 10 AM-Noon several classrooms - and discuss the remarkable
Tuesday: 10 AM-Noon effort to rebuild and be open in time for fall
Wednesday: Closed classes a few short months later! He will then
Thursday: 10 AM-6:30 PM take us on a tour of the rebuilt classrooms.
Friday: 10 AM-Noon We also invite any members of the community
Saturday: 10 AM-12:30 PM who experienced the storm to come and share
Sunday: Closed their memories or photographs of the event, the
community's response, and the months or years
“Need something mended? Clothing of rebuilding that followed. If you have
Menders from the Sugar Creek United photographs or short written memories you'd
Methodist Church are available on the first like to have included in our archives
Saturday of the month during the Community (to show at the event, or just to save for
Meal from 10 AM-1PM. They are available to do future generations), please send them to
simple mending. Drop off your item and enjoy SaveVeronaHistory@gmail.com.
lunch!”
21 THE CHRONICLE ~ JUNE 2019Sunshine Report
Sunshine Club
THANK YOU!
If you know of someone who has been ill,
Many THANKS to the Friends of Verona
hospitalized, or has experienced a loss,
Senior Center for their help in making the
please let our staff or front desk volunteers Senior Center a better place!
know, so that we can send a card.
The Friends of Verona Senior Center provide
Thank you for your generous on-going financial support for music at the
birthday - anniversary party, food for special
donations and memorials:
events, snacks for Coffee Hour, Veterans Group,
Caregivers Group, and Parkinson’s Group. Thank
Leonard Allemann – Donation you!
Thanks to Our Program Sponsors:
Wilma Johnson – Memorial for husband
Culver’s – Birthday Coupon Cards
Sylvester Johnson
5th Quarter – Birthday Coupon Cards
Thank you for all your continued support! Comfort Keepers – Bingo
State Bank of Cross Plains – Birthday Cake
Agrace Hospice – Caregivers Support Group
Updates at the Senior Center
Senior Center Director
Mary Hanson is no longer with the City,
her last day was April 22nd. The City is
recruiting a new Senior Center Director “A tiny spark ignites a flame, just as a
and is accepting applications until May 19th. helping hand can do the same”
If you have any questions regarding the Nonnie Jules
transition, please contact Interim City
Please Consider Gifting
Administrator Adam Sayre at 848-9941.
Please consider a gift or memorial donation to the
Helping Hands Fund through the Verona Senior Center.
With your donation, you can help Verona seniors with
emergency needs that they are unable to provide them-
selves or obtain through other community resources.
Consider a personal donation, a gift in remembrance of
a loved one, donation to the Fund in lieu of flowers at a
memorial service, or a will bequest to the Helping
Hands Fund – Verona Senior Center.
22 | VERONA SENIOR CENTERContact Information
Verona Senior Center Friends of Verona Senior Center
Address: 108 Paoli Street, Verona, WI 53593 Board of Directors
Phone: (608) 845-7471
Check out our Website:
FAX: (608) 848-2784
Nutrition Line: (608) 848-0438 friendsofveronaseniorcenter.org
Hours:
Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Louis Eifert, President
Open Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM Richard Bartlett, Vice President
Website: www.ci.verona.wi.us Pat Eggen, Treasurer
Linda Kaiser, Secretary
Senior Center Staff
Gerald Grajkowski
Case Manager, Becky Losby
Alyce Kocal
becky.losby@ci.verona.wi.us
Nancy Mendoza
Case Manager, Julie Larson
julie.larson@ci.verona.wi.us The Friends of Verona Senior Center raise
funds to support the programs and services of
Program Manager, Alasa Wiest
the Verona Senior Center. If you would like to
alasa.wiest@ci.verona.wi.us
contact a Board Member, please call the Senior
Program Assistant, Janice Paul Center at 845-7471.
janice.paul@ci.verona.wi.us
Verona Senior Services Committee
Administrative Assistant, Michele Harding
Voting Members:
michele.harding@ci.verona.wi.us
Kate Cronin, Katie Kohl, Charlotte Jerney
Nutrition Coordinator, Cindy Martin City of Verona Alders
nutrition@ci.verona.wi.us
Non-Voting Members:
Nutrition Aide, Jamie Amers Louie Eifert, President of the Friends
nutrition@ci.verona.wi.us
The Verona Senior Center is accredited by the
Nursing Services provided by Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers.
Barbara J. Rasmussen, RN
nurse.barbara@ci.verona.wi.us
Transportation Services provided by
Transit Solutions & RSVP Volunteer Drivers
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