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Your Connection to Successful Aging
NEWS
SEPTEMBER 2021
Our office at the
Warner Park
Community
Recreation
Center, 1625
Northport Dr.
will be CLOSED
to the public
August 30-
Septemer 4 for
annual
maintenance.
All of our offices
will be CLOSED
on Monday,
September 6
for Labor Day.
*At this time our upcoming event, Black Tie Bingo, will take place as planned. However, There will be no
this may change as we actively monitor COVID-19 in our community and follow guidance programming or
from local health departments and the CDC.
meals.
02 General Information 14-15 Volunteer Opportunities & Spotlight
CHECK OUT 03 NewBridge Staff 16 Foot Care Clinics & Loan Closet
WHAT’S 04-05 NewBridge Programs & Services 20-21 Bridging Hope & Black Tie Bingo
06-09 Diversity & Inclusion Activities 22-23 Nutrition Program
INSIDE! 10-13 Classes and Activities 24 Friends and Donation Form
newbridgemadison.org | (608) 512-0000
GENERAL INFORMATION
MISSION CONTACT US
Providing older adults a bridge to Phone: (608) 512-0000
Fax: (608) 299-0700
successful aging.
Email: info@newbridgemadison.org
Website: newbridgemadison.org
VISION Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm
A Community Where All Older Adults
Live Their Best Life. MAIN OFFICE
1625 Northport Drive #125, Madison, WI 53704
EAST MADISON
A LETTER 4142 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
FROM THE WEST MADISON
5724 Raymond Road, Madison, WI 53711
DIRECTOR…
Follow us! NewBridge Madison
More Than Just a Meal
Many older adults are isolated in their
homes and could benefit from, and enjoy,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
interaction with others similar in age. Some x SARAH VALENCIA, President - Director of
would enjoy or benefit from a fresh cooked Population Health, UnityPoint Health Meriter,
meal. Adjunct Instructor, UW School of Social Work
x CEDRIC JOHNSON, Vice President - Community
NewBridge offers a great opportunity each Relations Manager, Madison Gas & Electric
weekday at our seven dining sites in x TIM CONROY, Secretary - Executive Director,
Madison for older adults to receive a good Capitol Lakes Community
meal and enjoy the company of their peers. x TIM RYAN, Treasurer - CFO, Monona Bank
x AMY DEVINE - Attorney, Haskins Short &
Our wonderful staff: Kristen, Bob, Gayle,
Brindley LLC
Faith, Nancy, Stan and Christine provide an
x ERIN FABRIZIUS - Public Affairs Counselor,
enjoyable atmosphere and help everyone Blumenfeld and Associates
feel welcome. x LAURA STEIN - Human Resources Advisor,
American Family Insurance
If you have been to one of our dining sites
x SARA CAMACHO- Community Care Manager,
before we would love to see you again. If
Group Health Cooperative (GHC)
you have not joined us for a meal, come try
x STEPHANIE MUNOZ- Project and Community
it out! More information about Engagement Associate, Kids Forward
our sites on pages 22 and 23.
Housing Partner:
Thank you to Friends of Sherman Glen
our Funders: NewBridge Apartments & Point
Place Apartments
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x DAVID WILSON, Marketing Manager Ext. 2006
NEWBRIDGE STAFF x DEANA WRIGHT, Diversity & Inclusion Program Mgr. Ext. 2007
x JIM KRUEGER, Executive Director Ext. 3005 x DEENAH GIVENS, Program Coordinator Ext. 3002
x KATIE GALLAGHER, Associate Director Ext. 4001 x GARRETT TUSLER, Diversity & Inclusion Program Coord. Ext. 3009
x JEANETTE ARTHUR, Volunteer Coordinator Ext. 4007
x DEB TEMERBEKOVA, Executive Assistant Ext. 4000 x KATHLEEN PATER, Mental Health Resource Ext. 3007
x JOE NEUMAIER, Administrative Assistant Ext. 2000 Clinical Social Worker
x KATIE BRIETZMAN, Community Outreach Spec. Ext. 1002
x ALIRIO PARDO, Bilingual Case Manager - español Ext. 1007 x KEISHA FURNISS, Volunteer Coordinator Ext. 3008
x EBONIE BROOKS, Case Manager Ext. 3006 x MICHAEL GARRISON, Mental Health Resource Ext. 2002
x GLEN THOMMESEN, Case Manager Ext. 2005 Registered Nurse
x GRETCHEN SCHADEBERG, Case Manager Ext. 1009
x BOB BURNS, Nutrition Coordinator ——
x JENNIFER BROWN, Case Manager Supervisor Ext. 2003
x CANDICE ALEXANDER, Nutrition Manager Ext. 4006
x JODIE CASTANEDA, Case Manager Supervisor Ext. 1004
x CHRISTINE JACKSON, Nutrition Coordinator ——
x KAYLEIGH COLOSO, Bilingual Case Mngr. - español Ext. 2004
x FAITH SWINBURNE, Nutrition Coordinator ——
x MAUREEN QUINLAN, Case Manager Ext. 4003
x KRISTEN HUBER, Assistant Nutrition Manager Ext. 2001
x MEGAN KULINSKI, Case Manager Ext. 3004
x NANCY THOMPSON, Nutrition Coordinator ——
x RACHEL MAEL, Case Manager Ext. 4002
x SHANNON GABRIEL, Dietician & Healthy Aging Crd. ADRC
x SAMMY AZUMA, Case Manager Ext. 1005
x SUSAN WATSON, Case Manager Ext. 1006
x STANLEY GRAHAM, Nutrition Coordinator ——
Ruth Hellenbrand, Fund Devel. and Event Coord. Ext. 3012
All services and programs are offered without regard to race, gender, religion, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, political beliefs, marital status,
national origin, ancestry, age (where applicable), or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Clients, participants, and volunteers are encouraged
to report any discrimination relating to service delivery by NewBridge to the Executive Director or Board President, in writing.
ID Statement: The September (issue 9) of “NewBridge News” newsletter is a monthly publication that is mailed free of charge to NewBridge Friends and clients.
Madison and Monona residents may pick up an issue at their local library. This newsletter contains at least 25% non-advertising.
The NewBridge main office is located at 1625 Northport Dr. #125, Madison, WI 53704.
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SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
Case Management Bridge Buddies
“Your connection to community resources” “Your connection to a friendly caller”
Provides older adults support needed to live Offers weekly friendly chats or daily
independently by identifying resources and reassurance calls for Case Management
coordinating services. Information, referrals, clients. Now including letter writing. Free for
and advocacy provided through case eligible Madison/Monona older adults (60+).
management home visit assessments of each
older adult’s individual needs. Free for eligible Representative Payee &
Madison/Monona older adults (60+).
Private Pay Case Management available. Guardianship Service
“Your connection to trained volunteers”
Connects vulnerable older adults with trained
Mental Health Resources volunteers who serve as payees or guardians.
“Your connection to mental health resources” The volunteer manages the social security
Supports older adults in the case benefits for the older adult and ensures the
management program with mental health older adult’s basic needs are met.
issues and help access community resources Free for Dane County older adults (60+).
to address their needs. Free for eligible Dane
County older adults.
Nutrition Sites
“Your connection to nutritious meals”
Home Chore Serves nutritious weekday meals and
“Your connection to helping hands” provides socialization for older adults at
Matches Case Management clients who need multiple Madison/Monona locations. Details
basic household chore help with individual listed in monthly newsletter and website.
volunteers/volunteer groups who provide Cost for older adults (60+) is an anonymous
assistance and friendly visitation. Free for donation. Cost for 60 and under, full cost of
eligible Madison/Monona older adults (60+). meal. Transportation available through Transit
Solutions with donation. Advance reservations
Food Bridge required for meal and transportation.
“Your connection to wholesome groceries” Sponsored by: Oscar Rennebohm Foundation and
Offers monthly food pantry delivery for Evjue Foundation
Case Management clients at nutritional risk
throughout Madison and Monona.
This service is a collaboration between
NewBridge Madison, the River Food Pantry,
and RSVP of Dane County. Free for eligible
Madison/Monona older adults (60+).
Sponsored by: CUNA Mutual Group Foundation
and Evjue Foundation
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Medical Equipment Loan Closet Diversity & Inclusion Activities
“Your connection to health equipment” “Your connection to your peers”
Provides health equipment items to check Activities for Black and Latinx older adults to
out. Equipment available may include wheel help reduce isolation. Activities
chairs, walkers, canes, shower chairs, and focus on socialization, health education and
more. Available to City of Madison or Monona support groups. Latinx activities offered in
residents for a donation. Spanish only. Free for Black and Latinx Dane
County older adults (60+).
Classes & Activities
“Your connection to golden opportunities”
Social, educational, and exercise classes at
various community sites. Details listed in
monthly newsletter and website. Free or low
cost for older adults (60+) with scholarships
available.
Sponsored by: UW Credit Union providing
computer access.
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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION ACTIVITIES
Activities are developed for Black older adults that
focus on socialization, health education, and support groups.
These activities are free for Black older adults (60+) who live in Dane County.
Deana Wright GET MOVIN’ ON ZOOM
Diversity & Inclusion
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00-2:00 pm
Program Manager
(608) 512-0000 Ext. 2007 Keep your body moving with instructor
DeanaW@ Venus Washington! Gentle exercise for
newbridgemadison.org every level. In collaboration with UW Madison
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.
To register for the online activities:
See NewBridge website for the Zoom
THINK CAP CAFÉ
links www.newbridgemadison.org Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Connect virtually and
engage in brain-healthy
CHAIR EXERCISE
activities. Studies show that
Mondays, 9:00-9:45 am social networks can reduce
Want to reduce pain and stiffness or the rate of cognitive
improve your mobility, muscle strength, decline. In collaboration with
and functional ability? All exercises can be Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin.
performed while sitting or standing. Space
is limited. In collaboration with MSCR. BLACK SPACE
Thursdays, 3:00-4:00 pm
DIALOGUE WITH DEANA A safe space for Black older adults to talk
Mondays, 3:00-4:00 pm about all things Black. You decide the
Join Deana to discuss topics; you lead the conversation.
current events, social
justice topics, health
BINGO
and wellness issues Thursday, Sept. 16, 3:00-4:30 pm
and anything else. Game cards will be mailed before the
program. Prizes will be mailed afterwards.
BALANCING ACT Sign up with Deana by Monday, Sept. 13.
Tuesdays, 1:00-1:45 pm COLOR ME HEALTHY
Want to increase your balance and
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 3:00-4:30 pm
decrease your risk for falling? Exercises
Join us for monthly discussions with Black
done from a standing position. Space is
health professionals that focus on health,
limited. In collaboration with MSCR.
wellness and racial disparities.
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TIME TO REVIEW YOUR What can people do about this?
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their Part D coverage each year during
Prepare Early This Year! Medicare’s annual open enrollment period
October 15 through December 7. This is
Do you have a Medicare Prescription the time to find out if your current plan
Drug (Part D) plan? will cost you more, or less than other Part
Every year Medicare Part D plans can D plans in 2022. If it is no longer the best
change the list of prescription medications plan for your medications, this is the time
they will cover. That means even if you are to make a switch to a Part D plan that will
taking the same medications, the amount suit you better.
you pay for your medications may change
in 2022! The plans’ premiums, Medicare beneficiaries in Madison & Monona
deductibles, and co-pays can also change can also receive free, unbiased assistance with
plan comparisons from NewBridge Case
each year.
Managers. More information will be included in
the October newsletter.
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ACTIVIDADES DE DIVERSIDAD E INCLUSIÓN
Se desarrollan actividades para adultos mayores latinos que se enfocan en la
socialización, la educación para la salud y los grupos de apoyo.
Las actividades son ofrecidas en español.
Estas actividades son gratuitas para los adultos mayores latinos (60+) que viven en el condado de Dane.
Garrett Tusler LA REUNIÓN
Coordinador del programa
Los Viernes, el 3, 10, 17, 24 de
de Diversidad e Inclusión
(608) 512-0000 Ext. 3009 septiembre, 10:00-11:30 am
GarrettT Únete a nosotros en el zoom donde
@newbridgemadison.org discutimos temas relevantes sobre la
salud, el bienestar y otros temas
Para inscribirse a las actividades: importantes dentro de la comunidad
Consulte el sitio web de NewBridge para latina.
obtener el enlace Zoom
www.newbridgemadison.org BINGO BILINGÜE
El primer lunes del mes, el 6 de
YOGA SUAVE septiembre, 1:00-2:30 pm
Los Lunes, el 6, 13, 20, 27 de Únete a nosotros! ¡Es la hora de jugar
septiembre, 10:15-11:15 am bingo!
Curso de 11 semanas - Una buena opción
para todos los niveles y habilidades. Esta
clase de yoga combina movimientos
lentos, suaves y enfoca atención en la
respiración. Por favor traiga su propia
estera (yoga mat) a la clase. Este curso es
un iniciativo en conjunto con MSCR.
Hable con Garrett para inscribirse.
CÍRCULO DE AMIGOS
Cada otro Miércoles, el 8, 22 de
septiembre, 1:00-2:00 pm
Únete a nosotros en el zoom. Ven a
tomarse un cafecito y platicar en un
ambiente familiar para una oportunidad de
conocerse mejor!
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CLASE DE INGLÉS BÁSICO
Los Martes, el 7, 14, 21, 28 de
septiembre, el 5 de octubre
6:00-7:00 pm
Esta clase de inglés básico es un nuevo
iniciativo en conjunto con The Latino
Academy. Para inscribirse en el curso,
póngase en contacto con Garrett.
Consulte la página 18 para obtener más
información sobre el Mes Nacional de la
Herencia Hispana y el programa Diversidad
e Inclusión – Latinx.
Check out page 18 for more information
about National Hispanic Heritage Month
and the Diversity & Inclusion–Latinx
program.
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CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
Deenah Givens TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -
Program Coordinator
(608) 512-0000 Ext. 3002
In-Person
DeenahG Tuesdays, 9:00-11:00 am
@newbridgemadison.org Warner Park Comm. Rec. Center
No Tech Support August 31
REOPENING UPDATE: In September we will have individual
We are slowly reopening our in-person sessions and small classes. Learn more
events and activities and working on a about Zoom, your iPhone, iPad or tablet.
hybrid model that will feature both To sign up,
in-person and Zoom access. contact
The NewBridge mask and social distancing Deenah.
policy may vary depending on the activity.
Contact Deenah Givens for more
information.
Warner Park is closed to the public
August 30-September 4 for maintenance.
No classes, activities or meals. SPIRIT & STRENGTH - Zoom
SHARING WISDOM THROUGH OUR STORIES
STRETCH & STRENGTH - Zoom Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30 pm
Join Pam Philips Olson, Writer, Storyteller
Mondays & Wednesdays
and Author as she leads us through a
9:00-10:00 am
weekly process to help tell our own
Join Becky Ott-Forde for an hour of gentle
stories. No prior experience necessary and
stretch and strengthening exercises
you can join anytime.
where you can learn from the comfort of
See NewBridge website for the Zoom link,
your own home and get active weekly.
www.newbridgemadison.org
The cost is $20/month.
To register, contact Becky Otte Ford
raonine@gmail.com or (608) 215-4119. EASY YOGA PLUS - Zoom
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 am
Friday, 11:00 am-Noon
Join long-time yoga teacher Ellen Millar
for this very popular class. She will gently
take you through a series of exercises that
can be done standing or from a chair.
To register, visit Ellen’s website for the
Zoom link www.thewonderofyoga.com
10BOOK CLUB - In-Person BINGO! - Zoom and In-Person
Wednesday, Sept. 1, 10:00-11:00 am Every Friday, 10:15-11:15 am
Warner Park Comm. & Rec. Center Warner Park Comm. Rec. Center
Discussing Light Between Oceans by M.L. September 3 - In-Person
Stedman. Our October book is Hillbilly September 10 - In-Person
Elegy by J.D. Vance. You are responsible Zoom *1:00 pm start
for getting and returning your book each
September 17 - In-Person
month. The Lakeview Library is our home
library and will have the books available September 24 - In-Person Bilingual
there for pick up or order it through Join caller Diana D and other friends as we
another library. Tell them you are part of play Friday Bingo and one lucky winner
the NewBridge Book Club. will receive a gift card. Contact Deenah to
sign up at least one week in advance;
MAHJONG - In-Person for in-person to
reserve your
Every Thursday, 1:00-3:00 pm
space and for
Warner Park Comm. Rec. Center Zoom to get
You need your own game pieces to play. your bingo cards
To get more information, contact Deenah. and Zoom link.
www.bmcmadison.com
(608) 222-1981 #3
Serving the Madison, Stoughton,
Oregon, Brooklyn and other
neighboring communities’
affordable senior and disabled
housing needs for more
than three decades.
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Thursday, Sept. 2, 16, 9:00 am-Noon SESSION 5: GARDEN TEXTILE
Warner Park Comm. Rec. Center WONDERLANDS
Light mending for older adults in the
community. To sign up to become a Sewing
Thursdays, September 2-October 7*
Club Member, contact Deenah. 10:30-11:45 am (*new dates)
HOW TO GET YOUR ITEMS MENDED: Join us for this FREE class with Textile
Bring your items (3 maximum) into the Designer, Artist and Educator, Patrizia.
NewBridge North Office, 1625 Northport She will walk us through an artful process
Drive, Suite 125, using yarn, thread, fabric, beads,
and leave them disposable materials, innumerable
with our front desk techniques; and we will use a wide array
volunteer and the of adaptive techniques to create true
volunteers will wonderlands inspired by the beauty all
mend. No charge, around us. Materials will be used in novel
donations are ways to generate unexpected results.
always welcome! We will work on an embroidery hoop using
fabric as a base however, students will
have lots of choices to create their
LIFE DURING A PANDEMIC: wonderlands using thread and needle, or
A PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPOSE’ using wire and other materials they can
thread through the fabric. No experience
ART SHOW
necessary. To sign up, contact Deenah.
Friday, November 12, Evening
More details coming soon. Come and view
pictures taken between March 15, 2020- ARE YOU INTERESTED IN
June 30, 2021 by local photographers and LIFE-LONG LEARNING?
members of NewBridge and Madison Lifelong learning opportunities provide
Senior Center. older adults with social connection,
intellectual stimulation, opportunities for
growth and development and much more!
NewBridge will be starting lifelong
learning classes in 2022 that will
encompass mental, emotional and
physical health and wellness, as well as
some classes just for the enjoyment of
Partnered with
Madison Senior Center
learning something fun and new!
12SASSY STEPPERS PING PONG - In-Person
If you have a love of dance and enjoy Mondays, 9:00 am-Noon
performing or want to learn some new Warner Park Comm. Rec. Center
dance moves for exercise and fun and Do you like to play ping pong? If you are
meet new friends please this is the group interested in
for you! We’re not practicing or joining a group of
performing yet but this is a great time to people who play
get to know the group and get SASSY! weekly contact
To learn more, contact Deenah. Deenah.
CARD MAKING CLUB -In-Person
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 16, 1-3:00 pm
Warner Park Comm. Rec. Center
If you are crafty and enjoy making cards
for others, please join us! To sign up to
become a Card Making Club Member,
contact Deenah.
IRIS Consultant Agency (ICA)
Call toll-free: 844-520-1712 | Email: connections@lsswis.org
INDEPENDENT, ASSISTED LIVING & CLOSER CARE CAMPUS
Our mission is to take care
of our loved ones with
compassion and grace.
We believe in the INFINITE
POSSIBILITIES of every person.
We support you to live your best life
at home, in your community and at work.
LET’S GET STARTED! Call For A Tour (608) 807-2888
First, contact your county Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC). 6639 Pederson Crossing Blvd. • DeForest, WI
FIND YOUR ADRC: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/adrc/consumer/index.htm 608-807-2888 • LegacyOfDeForest.com
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David Wilson NUTRITION SITE VOLUNTEERS
Marketing & Volunteer DESCRIPTION— Serve meals to older
Services Manager adults, Monday-Fridays, 10:30 am-1:00 pm
(608) 512-0000 Ext. 2006 TIME COMMITMENT— 2.5 hours on
DavidW Monday-Fridays or any days of the week
@newbridgemadison.org you have available.
IMMEDIATE NEED — 8 volunteers
Our organization and the older adults in
Tasks include:
our community rely on the power of
- Serving meals to the participants
volunteers to provide quality services to
- Serving beverages
those in need.
- Making coffee
- Socializing with older adults as
they eat their meals
HOME CHORE VOLUNTEERS - Help cleaning-up after the meal
DESCRIPTION—Volunteers are matched
with older adults to help them remain
independent and in their own homes. This In order to ensure the safety of our
opportunity is for individuals, families, participants and maintain high quality
couples and groups. Duties may include: service, volunteers must complete an
dusting, vacuuming, removing garbage, application, successfully pass a
washing windows, and friendly visitation. background/reference check, and
TIME COMMITMENT—Flexible participate in an interview/orientation
process prior to starting as a volunteer.
Training will be provided by the Nutrition
FOOT CARE CLINIC Site Manager.
DESCRIPTION—Help greet
clients, get small tubs of water
ready and collect money for
the services.
TIME COMMITMENT—
Tuesdays,
9:30-11:45 am
IMMEDIATE NEED—
1-2 volunteers
14VOLUNTEER HIRED AS NUTRITION COORDINATOR
Stanley Graham Stanley with an available apartment. He
started as a volunteer was given a tour and introduced to Aretha
at the Romnes site a who was the Nutrition Coordinator at the
year and a half ago time. She asked him to volunteer and the
and was recently rest is history.
hired as the Nutrition
Coordinator! He enjoys getting to meet new people and
serving the meals at the nutrition site.
Stanley was born in Stanley encourages everyone to volunteer
Chicago, Ill. He moved and give back to their community. “It’s a
to Madisonin the early 90's and lived here great way to get to know your neighbor and
for 15 years before moving to Atlanta to be get some exercise!”
with his sister after she was diagnosed
with cancer. After his sister passed, Thanks for volunteering Stanley
Stanley was homeless while he tried to and welcome to the NewBridge
find his own place again in Madison. After
Team!
a few months, the building manager called
We’ll help you every step of the way.
Offering a continuum of care for seniors:
> Independent Living > Assisted Living
> Memory Care > Rehabilitation
Call 608-663-8600 or email
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MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
LOAN CLOSET
NewBridge is partnered with Registered
Nurse Gail Owens and Nail Technician
Susan Hasey to provide foot care for older NewBridge provides equipment to check
adults 60+. Cost is $20 and we ask that out such as walkers, raised toilet seats,
you bring 2 towels. commodes, crutches and more at the
East Madison/Monona location,
Appointments are required and should be 4142 Monona Dr.
made in advance by calling (608) 512-0000.
Appointments fill up quickly. Loan closet items are available to
We recommend you call a few months in City of Madison and Monona residents.
advance. We do keep a waitlist. Donations are welcomed.
NewBridge requires that you wear a mask and Call NewBridge to ask if the item you need
maintain proper social distance at our foot
clinics
is available (608) 512-0000 Ext. 2000.
The loan closet is open Monday-Thursday
EAST MADISON 9:00 am-3:00 pm and closed on Fridays.
Monona United Methodist Church
606 Nichols Road, Monona We ask that you call ahead
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 21, 28, 9:45-11:45 am to make an appointment to
pick up, return and donate.
NORTH MADISON
Goodman Community Center Accepting shower chair and
149 Waubesa Street wheelchair donations.
Monday, Sept. 13, 10:00 am-Noon
Warner Park Community Rec Center
1625 Northport Drive
Friday, Sept. 10, 9:00 am-Noon
Thursday, Sept. 23, 9:00 am-Noon
Lakeview Lutheran Church
4001 Mandrake Rd.
Tuesday, September 7, 1:00-2:30 pm
16HEALTHY LIVING WITH STEPPING UP YOUR
DIABETES CLASS NUTRITION WORKSHOP
Mondays, September 13-October 18 Monday, October 4, 9:00-11:00 am
1:00-3:30 pm, Jewish Social Services OR
6434 Enterprise Lane, Madison Wednesday, October 6, 1:00-3:00 pm
Healthy Living with Diabetes is an Malnutrition can cause muscle loss and
evidence-based program for adults of all dizziness and increase your risk of falls?
ages who have type 2 diabetes, pre- 19% of independent older adults are at
diabetes, or live with someone who does. risk. Join us for this workshop to learn:
Learn to take charge of your health and x How nutrition affects falls
get back to doing the things that matter to x Why muscle matters
you! x How to get enough protein and fluids
x What you can do to eat better and
improve your health
To register, call
Space is limited.
(608) 261-5678
To register, call (608) 261-5678
Cost is $20 Cost is FREE!
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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com New Bridge, Madison, WI H 4C 01-2049CELEBRATING TWO IMPORTANT PROGRAMS
We are celebrating our Diversity & Inclusion-Latinx program in September
during National Hispanic Heritage Month and our Classes & Activities
Program in September during Senior Center Month!
National Hispanic Heritage Month is Senior centers are where engagement and
September 15-October 15 which honors innovation take place for older adults in
the cultures and contributions of both their communities daily. They are vibrant
Hispanic and Latino Americans as we sources of physical and social wellbeing
celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin and are essential services for older adults.
American countries.
At NewBridge, we offer a variety of classes
At NewBridge, we have a specific program & activities. The program is run by Deenah
for our Hispanic and Latino Americas older Givens. Get to know Deenah on page 19.
adults called Diversity & Inclusion-Latinx.
The program is run by Garrett Tusler. Get We hold weekday social, educational, and
to know Garrett on page 19. exercise classes at various community
sites in Madison and Monona to increase
Activities are planning for Latinx older socialization and healthy aging
adults to help reduce isolation and opportunities. See the list of this month’s
connect older adults to community classes and activities on pages 10-13.
services. Activities focus on socialization
and health education. See the list of this
month’s activities on pages 8 & 9 and also
on Facebook- facebook.com/groups/
newbridgelatinx.
We also have two bilingual Case Managers
on our staff for our Latinx older adults if
they need that assistance as well.
18MEET THE STAFF
Garrett Tusler Deenah Givens
Diversity & Inclusion Classes & Activities
Program Coordinator Program Coordinator
Garrett is a Madison I have lived on the north side
of Madison since 1980
native and is a Diversity
where my husband John and I
and Inclusion Program
raised our three children. We
Coordinator at NewBridge also overindulge our eight wonderful grandkids who
Madison. Before NewBridge, Garrett worked as a we adore. I am a grassroots community organizer at
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instructor in heart, it's what I love; and, it's the work I've done in
Uruguay and Brazil as a two-time Fulbright Madison since 1983. Over the years I have worked at
Scholar. When he is not at work, he is teaching numerous non-profit agencies developing and
himself the electric guitar, dancing salsa (poorly), implementing programs and, now, in my 60's I have
and learning new TikTok dances. Garrett was the distinct pleasure of programming with and for
drawn to NewBridge to support their important older adults who participate in NewBridge programs -
mission of raising up the diverse voices of the which I thoroughly enjoy! The part I like best is
building collaborative efforts as I love the spirit of
Latinx community here in Madison and
creating with others. In my spare time I love to
throughout Dane County.
garden, spend time with family and friends, and dance,
dance, dance- Perhaps I'll see you on the dance floor?
Norwegian American For some, Para algunos,
self-direction la autodirección
Genealogical Center & Naeseth Library
is a new idea. es una idea nueva.
415 West Main Street • Madison, WI 53703-3116 At TMG, Wisconsin’s En TMG, la 1a agencia
Phone 608-255-2224 1st IRIS Consultant consultora IRIS
Website nagcnl.org • Email genealogy@nagcnl.org Agency, it’s all we do. en Wisconsin,
Open Monday - Friday • 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
es lo que hacemos.
Let us help you find your Norwegian roots!
• Expert genealogical research assistance for beginners
and advanced researchers
• Stellar collection of books, microfilms, documents, tmgwisconsin.com
and research materials (844) 864-8987
• Translation Services • Classes • Tours
Local. Experienced. Resourceful. • Local. Experimentada. Ingeniosa.
• Web resources explained
Ask your Aging and Disability Resource Center about your long-term care options.
Call or email for an appointment Pregunte en su Centro de Recursos para el Envejecimiento y la Discapacidad
nagcnl.org acerca de sus opciones de cuidados a largo plazo.
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com New Bridge, Madison, WI I 4C 01-2049BRIDGING HOPE & BLACK TIE BINGO FUNDRAISER
20This year, we’re combining our two Friday, October 8
fundraisers into one week - kicking off *Black Tie Bingo
Monday, October 4 and ending with In-person, 6:00-9:00 pm at the Monona
Black Tie Bingo, Friday, October 8. Terrace (doors open 5:00 pm)
The online fundraiser will take place on
our website, newsbridgemadison.org and Tickets on sale on our website.
our Facebook page, NewBridge Madison. $50 for Friends of NewBridge
$100 for Others
Calendar of Events $750 for a Reserved Table of eight
Monday, October 4 Each ticket includes dinner, 10 bingo
Our Work, Our Impact games and so much more! Bingo cards
are sold separately at the event. Watch
Tuesday, October 5 our website and social media for updates.
Meet the Staff
Wednesday, October 6 *At this time our upcoming event, Black Tie
Corporate Match Day Bingo, will take place as planned. However, this
may change as we actively monitor COVID-19 in
Thursday, October 7 our community and follow guidance from local
Champions of Hope health departments and the CDC.
Jeff Parkinson to place an ad today!
jparkinson@lpicommunities.com
or (800) 950-9952 x5887
(608) 221-5420 | www.gundersonfh.com
East Madison/Monona • West Madison/Middleton
Mt. Horeb • Stoughton • Black Earth • Oregon
Cross Plains • Fitchburg • Lodi
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com New Bridge, Madison, WI J 4C 01-2049CONGREGATE MEAL SITES
Nutritious weekday meals and socialization for older adults at multiple Madison and
Monona locations. The meal is well balanced and appealing for those who don’t
enjoy cooking or eating alone. Meals & transportation may require a reservation.
RESERVATIONS TRANSPORTATION DONATION
Meal reservation, Transportation is available to If you are age 60 and
transportation reservation, the sites nearest to your home older, the suggested
and any cancellations through Transit Solution minimum donation is
should be made by calling (608) 294-8747 which is door- $4.00. If you’re under age
the numbers below by to-door service. Suggested 60 and do not meet the
Thursday at 10:00 am one donation is $1.00/round trip. program eligibility
week prior. *Not all sites Reservation is always guidelines, you
require a meal reservation. required by calling the are required to pay
the total cost $9.07.
numbers below.
WEST MADISON EAST MADISON/MONONA
Hy-Vee West, 675 S. Whitney Way Messiah Lutheran Church,
Wednesday, 10:00 am-1:00 pm 5202 Cottage Grove Rd.
*No meal reservation required Tuesday and Thursday, Noon
For transportation call (608) 512-0000Ext. 4006 For reservations call (608) 512-0000 Ext. 2001
Meadowridge Commons, 5734 Raymond Rd. Hy-Vee East, 3801 E. Washington Ave.
Tuesday, Thursday, Noon Wednesday, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
For reservations call (608) 512-0000 Ext. 4006 Fridays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
*No meal reservation required
Good Shepherd Church, 5701 Raymond Rd. For transportation call (608) 512-0000 Ext. 2001
Friday, Noon
For reservations call (608) 512-0000 Ext. 4006
NORTH MADISON
Beth Israel Center, 1406 Mound St. Warner Park Community Recreation
Monday, Noon Center, 1625 Northport Dr.
Congregate site opens– Monday, October 4 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:30 am
For reservations call (608) 512-0000 Ext. 4006
SOUTH MADISON Closed August 30-September 4.
Romnes Apartments, 540 W. Olin Ave.
Monday-Friday, 11:30 am Goodman Community Center,
For reservations call (608) 512-0000 Ext. 4006 149 Waubesa St.
Monday-Friday, 11:45 am
Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St. For reservations call (608) 241-1574 Ext. 8087
Monday-Friday, 11:30 am
For reservations call (608) 512-0000 Ext. 4006
22SEPTEMBER HY-VEE MENU
BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST BREAKFAST
COMBO #1 COMBO #2 COMBO #3 COMBO #4
Two Eggs Scrambled, Choice Morning Sandwich w/Egg, Garden Omelet w/Cheese, Brioche French Toast, Ham
of Toast Ham, Cheese Mushrooms, Onions, Bell Steak
Breakfast Potatoes English Muffin, Fresh Fruit Peppers, Tomatoes, Choice Fresh Fruit Mix
Mix of Toast, Banana
LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
COMBO #1 COMBO #2 COMBO #3 COMBO #4
Pulled Pork Sandwich, Fresh Hot Sliced Turkey with Gravy Baked Chicken Thigh, Meatloaf, Loaded Corn
Fruit Mix Dinner Roll, Baked Beans Breast, Leg or Combo , Muffin
Rainbow Rotini Salad, Pickled Broccoli Supreme Macaroni and Cheese Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Beets Steamed Mixed Vegetables Waldorf Salad
Apple Pecan Salad
SEPTEMBER MENU FOR ALL OTHER SITES
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
01 Chicken Sandwich 02 Lemon Dill Baked 03 Egg Salad on Bread
Meals provided by: Dane County Consolidated
Calico Beans Fish, Baked Potato Pickled Beets
Food Services Division
All menu items are prepared in kitchens that are not allergen-free.
Green Beans Coleslaw Tom/Cuc/Onion Salad
We cannot guarantee that food allergens will not be transferred Chunky Apple Sauce Marble Loaf Cake Banana, Pineapple Cake
through cross-contact. No substitutions allowed. Candy Cookie MO – Tomato/Cheese Salad – 7 Layer Salad
MO – Black Bean Burger Sandwich
06 07 *Pork Loin in Gravy 08 Bone-in BBQ 09 Cheeseburger 10 Greek Chic. Pasta
Mashed Potatoes, Peas Chicken Green Beans Salad
CLOSED Mandarin Oranges Baked Sweet Potato Potato Salad Carrot Raisin Salad
Apple Crisp Banana, Ambrosia Fruit Cocktail 4 Bean, Pineapple
MO – 3 Meatballs in MO – BBQ Veggie Lemon Italian Ice Strawberry Jell-O
Gravy Chicken MO – Garden Burger MO – Veg Greek Pasta
Salad – Tuna Salad
13 Fish Sandwich 14 *Meatballs in 15 Sausage Veggie Egg 16 *Pizza Pasta 17 Chicken Strips
Yams, Peas, Pears Marinara Over Penne Bake, Fruit Cup Broccoli, Peaches Brussel Sprouts, Mixed
Banana Bars Broccoli Salad Hash Brown Patty Strawberry Jell-O w/ Fruit, 3 Bean Salad
MO – Multigrain Burger Banana Orange Juice Pears Sherbet Cup
Cheesecake Brownie Cinnamon Raisin Bread MO – Veggie Pizza Pasta MO – Veggie Chicken
MO – Veggie Meatballs MO – Veggie Egg Bake Salad – Chic. Cranberry
Bacon Bleu
20 *BBQ Pulled Pork 21 Garlic Parmesan 22 Sloppy Joe 23 Tuna Salad on 24 Honey Baked
Oven Roasted Potatoes Chicken Stewed Kidney Bean Salad Lettuce Chicken
Carrots, Diced Melon Mix Tomatoes, Coleslaw Mixed Vegetable, Banana Sicilian Pasta Salad Broccoli, Yams, Pears
Strawberry Pie Applesauce, Lemon Bar Frosted Strawberry Cake Corn Salad, Fruit Cup Macaroni Salad
MO – Veggie Wrap MO – Hummus Wrap MO – Chickpea Joe Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream
MO – Egg Salad MO – Veggie Meatballs
Salad – Chicken Taco
27 *BBQ Ribs 28 Chicken Caesar 29 Taco Pasta 30 Chicken a la King
Cheesy Potatoes, Beets Salad Casserole Brown Rice, Green Beans
Mandarin Oranges Copper Penny Salad Broccoli, Cauliflower Corn Salad, Fruit Cocktail
Lime Sherbet Cup Apple Sauce Peaches, Blueberry Crisp Rasp. Sherbet Cup MO: Meatless Option
MO – Veggie Wrap Rice Pudding MO – Black Beans and MO – Soy a la King *: Pork
MO – Hummus Pita RiceNON-PROFIT
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U.S. POSTAGE PAID
MADISON, WI
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