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VOLUME 22, ISSUE 12 • DECEMBER 2018

December 2018

Verona Senior Center

News & Notes…..2

Events, Trips, and

Activities……...3-7

Movies………….8

Calendar……….9

Salad Menu..….10

Menu….…...…..11

Health &Wellness

……………12-13

Holiday Fun...…14

Case Manager

News...………...15

In and Out…….16

Volunteer

Opportunities….17

Resources and

Groups…….18-19

Transportation....20

Community Events

& Holiday Cookie

Recipe………21

Sunshine Report.22

Contact info and

Building Hours…23

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

g{x December Chronicle 2018



108 Paoli Street Verona, WI 53593

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm

Open Thursdays from 8:30 am-7:00 pm

Phone: (608) 845-7471 Fax: (608) 848-2784

Website: www.veronaactiveadults.org

“Like” Us on Facebook: Verona Senior Center

December Birthday and

Anniversary Party

Kat Trio clarinet, piano, and violin.

Friday, December 21

Lunch at 11:30 AM, Cost is $5.00

Entertainment at 12:30 PM

50/50 Raffle!!!!!!!!

RSVP 845-7471 by 12 NOON,

Monday, December 17

Free to City of Verona seniors or active

volunteers who have a

Birthday or anniversary in December.

Let us know if you want to be

added to our weekly Senior Center

Updates!!!!!!

2 | THE CHRONICLE - DECEMBER 2018

News & Notes

December in Wisconsin marks the

reappearance of a familiar sight, the “winter

waddle” - people swathed in heavy coats and

boots, cautiously making their way along

ice-coated sidewalks. If you haven’t already laid

in a supply of sand and salt for your sidewalks,

best do it now before the rush that follows the

first snow leaves store shelves empty. On snowy

mornings, we are grateful that the City’s Street

Department makes it a priority to have the

Senior Center’s parking lot and sidewalks cleared

before we open our doors. Keep in mind that

whenever Verona schools are closed due to

inclement weather, the Senior Center also

closes. When that happens, home delivered and

congregate meals will be cancelled, so be sure to

keep a few non-perishable staples on hand just

in case. We will do our best to communicate

closings to you, whether by email messages,

phone calls, website postings, or by adding our

closing to those listed on local television

stations.

Many thanks to all the volunteers who did such a

great job of decorating the Senior Center for the

holidays. It looks beautiful! We hope you will

join us for the special holiday events planned for

December, and that you will also have the

opportunity to enjoy time with friends and family

during the holidays.

Please note the Senior Center will be closed

Monday, Dec. 24 and Tuesday, Dec. 25 for

Christmas. We are open on New Year’s Eve

but will be closed Tuesday, January 1 for

New Year’s Day. Happy Holidays!

Mary

Health Bits from Nurse Barbara

While most of us enjoy the holiday season,

we have to be aware if the STRESS in can

cause. The rush of parties, gift shopping, and

decorating can be overwhelming! Here are

some tips for overcoming stress and

depression during the Holidays.

�� Keep Realistic Expectations

�� Learn to say NO

�� Laugh. Laughter is the best medicine

�� Get enough sleep

�� Start new traditions or stick with the old

ones

�� Get enough sunlight and exercise

�� Limit your alcohol intake

�� Delegate responsibilities

�� Don’t pay for everything

�� Keep your eating habits healthy

Have a happy, stress free, healthy, Holiday

Season!

Nurse Barbara

THE CHRONICLE ~ DECEMBER 2018 | 3

Holiday Happenings

Chili Supper and Tree Lighting

Friday, December 7 4:30-7:00 PM

We are again joining with the Verona Fire Department and the Verona Area Chamber of

Commerce to make the annual Holiday Tree Lighting a fun evening for the whole

community. The Firemen will serve their famous chili. Santa will be available for pictures,

and there will be lots of other activities for the youngsters. We are responsible for

supplying volunteers and providing the treats for the dessert trays. Bring your baked

goods (or store bought) to the Senior Center Friday, Dec 7, between 8 AM

and 3 PM. Please cut treats into serving size pieces and use containers that we do not

have to return. If you would like to sign up to volunteer at the event please call or stop

by the Senior Center 845-7471. There will be a sign up sheet at the front desk!

Events and Activities

Old Time Accordion Music

Monday, December 3 at 12:30 PM

Bill Niederberger will be here to lead us in a

wide range of Old Time accordion music and a

fun game of “Name that Tune”

Music Sponsored by: Pat and Jerry Eggen

Holding Space: Bringing the Moon and

Mars to Verona

By: The UW-Madison Geology Museum

Monday, December 10 at 10:00 AM

For many years, our focus as a nation was to put

a human on the Moon. Currently scientists and

explorers have their eyes on Mars. Come learn

about the Apollo moon landing missions, the

Mars rover missions, and the importance of

putting humans on Mars in this 40 minute

presentation. Also the UW Geology Museum, in

partnership with NASA, is collecting stories

from people in the community who might

remember experiencing the moon landings

(through TV, radio, etc.). If you would like to

share your story with us, we will be bringing

audio recording equipment to preserve your

experience! Finally, we would love to share

our museum with you by giving a free,

space-centric tour on Monday, December

17at10AM.Transportation will be provided

through Badger Bus. Please sign up at the

Senior Center 845-7471.

Rendever Virtual Reality Tours

Fridays, Dec. 7 & 28 10:30-11:15 AM

Come and take a virtual reality tour with us!

December 14: VR Adventures

VR Rollercoaster Ride, rowing down the river,

skiing in the Rockies, camel ride in the Sahara,

and a balloon popping game!

December 28: Animals around the World

Walk with the Penguins, animals in the West,

wild elephants, kissed by a gorilla, box of

kittens, swim with the dolphins, and a balloon

popping game!

Sign up at the Senior Center or by calling

845-7471. This program is limited to 6

participants at a time. Bring your

grandchildren!!!!

4 | VERONA AREA ACTIVE ADULTS

Computer Questions Plus…

Friday, Dec. 21 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Rich Bartlett will talk on the topic of

How to get started with Facebook. As

always, bring your questions!!!! If you would

like to view previous presentations that

Rich has done go to the website

www.veronaareaactiveadults.org and click

on Activities.

Tech Time with Tim

Two Wednesdays in December

4:30 or 5:00 PM Appointments

Please call the Senior Center for dates

Tim will answer questions about computers,

phones, and digital devices. Space is limited,

so please call 845-7471 for an appointment.

This is a FREE service to you!!!!!!

Events & Activities

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Judy Hable: 1230

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Dorothy Schwenn: 2120

Allen Hable: 1890

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Allen Hable: 1730

Capitol PT Presentation

Thursday, December 6 at 10:00 AM

December topic is yet to be determined!

UW Pharmacy Health Presentation

Friday, December 7 10:00-10:45 AM

Lifestyle Modifications

Acrylic Painting with Carol Ann

Mondays, 1:00– 3:00 PM

Next class will be February 25

Join the Choir!

Thursday, Dec. 27 at 10:00 AM

Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to spend

some time once a month singing with others?

Then come on this day to learn more! No

experience necessary!!!

New Years Celebration with

Elvis Presley

Dec. 28 from 5:00-7:00 PM

Join us as we ring in the New Year!!!! Tony

Rocker will be performing many Elvis songs

and there will be some of Elvis's favorite

snacks served!!!! Count down to the New

Year at 7PM. Hope to see you there.

“Thank you very much”!

Events and Activities


Hand and Foot Mondays, 1 - 3 PM

No Hand and Foot 12/24

Mah-Jongg Tuesdays, 10 AM - 12 PM

No Mah-Jongg 12/25

Euchre

Tues., 1:00-3:30 PM.

$1.00 person. Please arrive 5-10

minutes early to register. No one will

be added to the game after the bell

rings at 1PM.

No Euchre 12/25

Bridge Wed., 12:30 - 4 PM.

1st Wed., meet in Fireside Room

Mexican Train

Dominoes

Wed., 12:45 PM.

Bingo

Thursdays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM.

2 cards for $1.00 for the hour

“500” Thursdays at 1:30 PM.

Game Night Thursdays, 6 PM.

A variety of games available!

Games for everyone!

10/25/18

Phil Meier: 2430

Bernice Hamilton: 1800

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FREE popcorn is served during all movies!

Dr. Seuss How the Grinch

Stole Christmas

Friday, December 14

12:30 PM

Discover the magic of the Mean One

this holiday season! The Grinch is a

celebration of the holiday spirit no

home should be without. Why is

The Grinch such a grouch? No one

seems to know, until little Cindy Lou

Who takes matters into her own hands and turns both

Whoville and The Grinch's world upside down, inside

out... and funny side up in her search for the true meaning

of Christmas.

It’s a Wonderful Life

Friday, December 28

12:30 PM

George Bailey has spent his entire

life giving of himself to the people of

Bedford Falls. He has always longed

to travel but never had the

opportunity in order to prevent rich

skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over

the entire town. All that prevents

him from doing so is George's modest building and loan

company, which was founded by his generous father. But

on Christmas Eve, George's Uncle Billy loses the

business's $8,000 while intending to deposit it in the

bank. Potter finds the misplaced money and hides it from

Billy. When the bank examiner discovers the shortage

later that night, George realizes that he will be held

responsible and sent to jail and the company will collapse,

finally allowing Potter to take over the town. Thinking of

his wife, their young children, and others he loves will be

better off with him dead, he contemplates suicide.

Great Courses: DVD Series

What Einstein Got Wrong

Mondays, December 10 - January 7

(No course on Dec. 24)

1:00-2:30 PM

Dan Hooper is a senior scientist and the

head of the Theoretical Astrophysics Group

at the Fermi National Accelerator

Laboratory. He is an Assoc. Prof. of

Astronomy and Astrophysics in Chicago.

He received his Ph.D. in physics from the

UW Madison. He is an author of 2 books

Dark Cosmos and Natures Blueprint.


Movie Matinees

All Movies start at 12:30 unless specified!!!!!

All films are purchased through VUDU.com. The

synopses for films are provided by VUDU.


ACTIVITY CALENDAR December 2018

MON TUES WED THURS FRI

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8:45 Keeping Fit

9:00 Foot Care

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 Bus to Hilldale Mall

Madison

12:30 Old Time Accordion

Music

1:00 Hand and Foot

No Great Courses

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9:00 Foot Reflexology

9:00 Coffee Hour

9:00 Core Strength

9:30 Hometown Helpers

10:00 Caregivers Support

Group and Club 108

10:00 Mah-Jongg

1:00 Euchre

1:00/6:00 Stamping Group

5:00 Weight Watchers

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9:00 Coffee Hour

9:00 Arthritis Exercise Class

9:30-2 Wellness Nurse

9:30 Knitting Group

10:00 Club 108

10:00 Functional MELT

11:00 MELT

12:30 Bridge

12:45 Mexican Train

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8:45 Keeping Fit

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 OTS: West Towne

10:00 Capitol PT

Presentation

12:30 Bingo

1:30 “500”

2:00 Core Strength

4:00 Line Dancing

6:00 Game Night

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8:45 Yoga

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 UW Pharmacy

Lifestyle Modifications

10:00 Tai Chi II

11:15 Tai Chi I�

4:30-7:00 Chili Supper and

Tree Lighting

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8:45 Keeping Fit

9:00 Foot Care

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 Bus to Shopko West

10:00 UW Geology

Presentation

1:00 Hand and Foot

1:00-2:30 New Great

Courses; What Einstein Got

Wrong # 1-3

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9:00 Chair Massage

9:00 Coffee Hour

9:00 Core Strength

10:00 Mah-Jongg

10:00 Man-Talk

10:15 Card Making

1:00 Euchre


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9:30 Knitting Group

10:00 Club 108

10:00 Functional MELT

11:00 MELT

12:30 Bridge

12:30 Book Club

12:45 Mexican Train

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8:45 Keeping Fit


9:00 Coffee Hour

10:30 Healthy Lifestyles

12:30 Bingo

1:30 “500”

2:00 Core Strength

3:00 Vets Group

4:00 Line Dancing

6:00 Game Night

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8:45 Yoga

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 Tai Chi II

10:00 Palace Theater Trip

10:30-11:15 Rendever

Virtual Reality Tours: VR

Adventures

11:15 Tai Chi I

12:30 Movie: Dr. Seuss

How the Grinch Stole

Christmas

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8:45 Keeping Fit

9:00 Foot Care

9:00 Coffee Hour


9:30 UW Geology Tour: RSVP

10:00 Bus to Shopko West

10:00 Changes in Aging

Group

1:00 Hand and Foot

1:00-2:30 Great Courses

What Einstein Got Wrong # 4-6

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9:00 Chair Massage

9:00 Coffee Hour

9:00 Core Strength

10:00 Caregivers Support

Group & Club 108

10:00 OTS: Hy-Vee/Aldi

10:00 Mah-Jongg

1:00 Euchre


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9:00 Coffee Hour



9:30 Knitting Group

10:00 Club 108

No Functional MELT

No MELT

12:30 Bridge

12:45 Mexican Train

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8:45 Keeping Fit


9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 OTS: Walmart West

10:00 Parkinson's Group

12:30 Bingo

1:30 “500”

2:00 Core Strength

4:00 Line Dancing

6:00 Game Night

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8:45 Yoga

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 Facebook w/ Rich

10:00 Tai Chi II

11:15 Tai Chi I

11:30 Birthday/

Anniversary Lunch -

RSVP by noon 12/17

12:30 For Kat Trio

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Holidays!!!!

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9:00 Coffee Hour



9:30 Knitting Group

10:00 Club 108

No Functional MELT

No MELT

12:30 Bridge

12:45 Mexican Train

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8:45 Keeping Fit

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 Choir Practice

12:30 Bingo

1:30 “500”

2:00 Core Strength

4:00 Line Dancing

6:00 Game Night

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8:45 Yoga

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 Tai Chi II

10:30-11:15 Rendever

Virtual Reality Tours:

Animals Around the

World

11:15 Tai Chi I

12:30 Movie: It’s a

Wonderful Life �

5:00-7:00 New Years Party

with Tony Rocker

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8:45 Keeping Fit

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 Bus to Agrace Hospice

Thrift Store

1:00 Hand and Foot

1:00-2:30 Great Courses:

What Einstein Got Wrong # 7-9

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Salad Options for December

Please take a look at the Salad Options insert in your Chronicle.

Thank you!


December Menu

Please take a look at the December Menu insert in your Chronicle.

Thank you!


Health and Wellness

Payments for all exercise classes go

directly to the exercise instructors. The

Senior Center does not take payments

for exercise classes. Please continue to

sign in for each of your classes with your

scan card. Thank you! Happy Exercising!!!

Listed below are the descriptions and fees for

all the exercise classes we offer. Please let your

instructor know if you have any questions!

CURRENT EXERCISE CLASSES

Keeping Fit: Shannon Maguire

Mondays & Thursdays at 8:45 AM

No Class 12/24

$50 Punch Card for 10 Classes

(Punch card does not expire)

This exercise program is a mixture of aerobic

exercises, weight training, mobility and balance

improvement. We use stretch bands and balls.

Core Strength : Alasa Wiest

Tuesdays at 9:00 AM

Thursdays at 2:00 PM

No Class 12/25

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 muscles, 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.

Arthritis Exercise Class

Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00 AM

$40 for 6 weeks. Drop-in $10 per class.

Physical activity is considered the most

effective non-drug treatment for reducing pain

and improving movement in many types of

arthritis. This program is led by a Certified

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Specialist Ron

Dorr. It is designed with gentle movements

that help increase joint flexibility, range of

motion, and muscle strength. Participants of

this class are given the tools to help them

increase functional ability to do things with

less pain.

Functional Fit MELT: Liron Weiss

Wednesdays: 10:00 AM

$50 for 8 weeks /Drop-in $10 per class

No Class 12/19 or 12/26

If you can't get up and down from the floor or

have any unique conditions such as walking

with a cane or using a wheel chair, this MELT

class is for you! This class will mostly use

specialized MELT Hand and Foot Treatment

Balls to stimulate your connective tissue and

nervous system.

MELT Class: Liron Weiss

Wednesdays: 11:00 AM

No Class 12/19 or 12/26

$50 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.


Health and Wellness

Tai Chi: Jody Curley

Fridays:

10:00 AM Level II 11:15 AM Level I

$35 for 8 weeks $10 for Drop in

Tai Chi Balance II:

Instruction in a Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form.

Slow, fluid movements which maintain and im-

prove alignment and balance, flexibility,

strength and concentration. A more complex

movement sequence than Tai Chi I. Standing.

Tai Chi Balance I:

Instruction in Chi Kung (breath and energy

practice for health) and beginning Tai Chi

Form movements. Slow, fluid movement pat-

terns which maintain and improve alignment

and balance, flexibility, strength and concentra-

tion. Shorter, less complex movement se-

quences than Tai Chi II - a good class to begin

your Tai Chi practice. Students will be standing

unless a chair is needed for support.

Line Dancing: Marlene Cordes

Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 PM

$20 for a 4-week class

$30 for 4 classes of your choosing

(Must be used within 3 months)

$10 for Drop in

Join the dancing fun with beginner line dancing!

Easy dances to all kinds of music.

Yoga: Shannon Maguire

Fridays at 8:45 AM

$50 Punch Card for 10 Classes

(Punch card does not expire)

Anyone can do yoga and stretching in this

class. The exercises can be modified.

Services Requiring Appointments

Call 845-7471 to schedule an appointment.

Please make checks payable to the provider.

Foot Care Clinic - $22

Mondays, December 3, 10, 17

No appointments 12/24

15-minute appointments begin at 9:00 AM

Service provider: Home Health United

Bring two towels. Fingernails $10.00 extra.

Foot Reflexology

$20 for 30 min., $40 for 60 min.

Tuesday, December 4 (9:00-2:30)

Monday, December 17 (9:00– Noon)

Thursday, December 20 (9:00-Noon)

The application of pressure to nerves in the

feet increases circulation, provides a

balancing effect, relaxes muscles, & enhances

well-being.

Chair Massage with Gary

$10 for 15 min., $20 for 30 min.

Tuesdays, December 11, 18

Appointments begin at 9:00 AM

Relax & enjoy the benefits of a massage to

the neck, head, back, shoulders, and arms.

Free Drop-In Wellness Services

No Appointment Necessary!

Wellness Checks with Nurse Barbara

Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Weight/blood pressure/blood sugar checks.

Holiday Fun!!!!!


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In and Out

Where can I pick up a Chronicle?

A free copy of The Chronicle is available

for pick-up at Verona Senior Center,

Verona Public Library, Verona City Hall,

Verona Vision, and Miller’s Grocery Store.

You may also view the Chronicle on line!

www.veronaactiveadults.org

Sign In, Please!

Please sign in for all programs, classes,

activities, and events you attend. Your input

helps us plan and fund for programs and

services. If you don’t have a scan card, we

will be happy to make one.

Weekly Email Update

If you would like to be added to our email

list for updates on classes, activities or

events, such as class cancellations or event

changes, please email Michele at

[email protected] .

Case Manager Outreach Visits

Stop by and visit with our Case Managers at the

locations and times listed below. They can help you

find resources & services.

Verona Library: 2

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Monday, 1 - 2 PM

Sugar Creek: 1

st

Tuesday, 2 -3 PM

Prairie Oaks II: 2

nd

Tuesday, 2 - 3 PM

Evia: 4

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Tuesday, 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Schettler Terrace: 1

st

Thursday, 2 - 3 PM

Park Verona: 3

rd

Thursday, 2 - 3 PM

Noel Manor: 4

th

Thursday, 2 - 3 PM

MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC!!

We are trying to bring in more musical

entertainment in 2019. Although we know this

will be a wonderful addition, it will take

additional money to achieve. If you would like

to see our Senior Center provide more music

in 2019, we ask you to consider donating to the

Friends of Verona Senior Center.

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Resources and Groups

Please call 845-7471 with any questions regarding these services.

Changes Related to Aging

3rd Monday at 10:00 AM

Round table discussion about the concerns,

challenges, and losses we face as we get older.

Carol Doolin will facilitate this discussion.

RSVP Verona Hometown Helpers

Welcoming New Members!!!!

1st Tuesday at 9:30 AM

Come share your knitting/crocheting/sewing

talents with RSVP volunteers who gather

monthly at the Verona Senior Center to make

items for donation to Dane County

nonprofits! They socialize and share creative

ideas while creating handcrafted items (i.e.

hats, scarves, shawls, totes, afghans, quilts, etc.)

to help keep our community warm, comforted

and safe. If you are interested in more

information, contact RSVP Group Projects

Coordinator, Kate Seal by email at

[email protected] or phone, 608-310-7280.

Man - Talk

2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

No Man-Talk 12/25

Literature Lovers Book Club

2nd Wednesday at 12:30 PM

The December book club selection will be A

Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle. Books

are available at the Reception Desk.

Caregivers Support Group

1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

All caregivers or former caregivers

welcome! No RSVP required.

Club 108

1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10 - 11:30 AM

Every Wed. 10 -11:30 AM

Club 108 is an activity program for

individuals with early memory loss.

Weight Watchers - Tuesdays

Weigh-ins at 5 PM, meetings at 5:30PM

AA Meetings

Wellness Clinic - Thursdays at 1:00 PM

All meetings are confidential.

Veterans Group

2nd Thursday at 3:00 PM

Vets from all branches of service welcome!

Healthy Lifestyles

2nd Thursday at 10:30 AM

Stay tuned for December topic.

Parkinson’s Group

3rd Thursday at 10:00 AM

Stay tuned for December topic.

Groups

Verona Stampers Group

1st Tuesday of every month

1:00/6:00 PM. Drop in anytime!

Share your ideas for stamped greeting card

designs and get ideas from your fellow

stampers! Bring your own projects and

supplies from home. No cost to attend.

Card Making Class

2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:15 AM

Join Teresa Schultz with Stampin’ Up for

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Transportation

Please call 845-7471 by 12 NOON the day before to schedule van rides!

Call by noon on Friday to schedule Monday rides.

Daily Transportation in Verona

Low-cost transportation details:

�� Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 2:30 PM

�� Wednesday rides are limited to Miller’s

Grocery Store, and trips to the Senior

Center for lunch or nurse visits

�� The van is wheelchair accessible

�� Riders must be City of Verona residents

�� Destinations must be within city limits

�� Maximum 2 stops per person/per trip

�� Round trip to the Senior Center $1.00

�� Round trip to other Verona sites $2.00

�� Please pay the van driver directly

Out-of-Town Shopping

Pick up/drop off at your Verona home!

Monday Shopping Trips

Monday, Dec 3: Hilldale Mall Madison

Monday, Dec 10: Shopko West

Monday, Dec 31: Agrace Hospice Thrift

Tuesday/Thursday Shopping Trips

Thursday, Dec. 6: West Towne

Thursday,Dec. 20 Walmart West

Tuesday, Dec. 18 Hy-Vee/Aldi

Out-of-Town Shopping Trip Info:

Depart 10:00 AM, Return Pick Up 12:15 PM.

Back in Verona by 1:00 PM.

Suggested Donation: $4.00 Roundtrip

Please make payments directly to the driver.

Medical Appointment RSVP Rides

Call 2-3 days in advance to schedule

rides with RSVP drivers to medical

appointments outside of Verona!

�� 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 as

soon as possible so the driver can be

reassigned to help others.


Events in the Community

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�� 1 cup butter, softened

�� 1-1/4 cups sugar

�� 2 large Nellie’s Free Range Eggs

�� 1/4 cup light corn syrup

�� 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

�� 3 cups all-purpose flour

�� 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

�� 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

�� 1/2 teaspoon salt

�� 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

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�� 1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one

at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in corn

syrup and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder,

baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.

Divide dough in half. To one portion, add peppermint

extract and food coloring. Wrap each portion in plastic;

refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

�� 2. On a baking sheet, roll out each portion between two

sheets of waxed paper into a 14x9-in. rectangle.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Remove waxed paper. Place

plain rectangle over green rectangle. Roll up tightly jelly-

roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic.

Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

�� 3. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on

greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or

until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire

racks.

FREE Badger Prairie Needs Network

Community Meal

1st & 3rd Saturday of each month

Only Saturday, December 2 this month

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM

No reservations necessary.

Badger Prairie Needs Network

1200 E. Verona Ave., Verona

All are welcome!

For more info please go to

http://www.bpnn.org/volunteer.html

Badger Prairie Needs Network

Food Pantry Information:

If you live in the Verona Area School

District, or in the 53593 zip code area you

areeligible to use the Badger Prairie Needs

Network Food Pantry once a month. Call

the Senior Center, 845-7471, by noon the

day before to schedule a ride.

Normal Food Pantry Hours

Monday: 10 AM-Noon

Tuesday: 10 AM-Noon

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 10 AM-6:30 PM

Friday: 10 AM-Noon


Sunshine Report

Sunshine Club

If you know of someone who has been ill,

hospitalized, or has experienced a loss,

please let our staff or front desk volunteers

know, so that we can send a card.

Sympathy

Mary Ann Heil - Sympathy - loss of husband

Thinking of you

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Thank you for your generous

donations and memorials:

Rose DePietro

Susan Dukin

Carol Daubs

Linda Kaiser

Pat Eggen

Thank you for all your continued support!

A Thoughtful Gesture

Have you recently experienced the loss of

someone who enjoyed coming to the Verona

Senior Center? A thoughtful way to honor

him or her is through a memorial to the

Center. You can designate the gift for the

program your friend enjoyed or have it be

used for the general programming, both of

which will benefit so many people.

THANK YOU!

Many THANKS to the Friends of Verona

Senior Center for their help in making

the Senior Center a better place!

The Friends of Verona Senior Center provide

on-going financial support for music at the

birthday - anniversary party, snacks for the Cof-

fee Hour, Veterans Group, Caregivers Group,

Parkinson’s Group, and food for special events.

Thank you!

Thanks to Our Program Sponsors:

Culver’s – Birthday Coupon Cards

5

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Quarter – Birthday Coupon Cards

Comfort Keepers – Bingo

State Bank of Cross Plains – Birthday Cake

Agrace Hospice – Caregivers Support Group

Thank you to all who donate to the Verona Senior

Center! You can designate your gift for a specific

purpose, such as the nutrition program, musical

programs, Veterans Group, Club 108, or Helping

Hands, a fund that provides short-term emergency

support to seniors in need. If you do not identify a

specific use, it will be used where needed most.


Contact Information


Address: 108 Paoli Street, Verona, WI 53593

Phone: (608) 845-7471

FAX: (608) 848-2784

Hours:

Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Open Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Website: www.ci.verona.wi.us

Email: www.ci.verona.wi.us

Senior Center Staff

Director, Mary Hanson

[email protected]

Case Manager, Becky Losby

[email protected]

Case Manager, Julie Larson

[email protected]

Program Manager, Alasa Wiest

[email protected]

Program Assistant, Janice Paul

[email protected]

Administrative Assistant, Michele Harding

[email protected]

Nutrition Coordinator, Cindy Martin

[email protected]

Nutrition Aide, Jamie Amers

[email protected]

Nursing Services provided by

Barbara J. Rasmussen, RN

[email protected]

Friends of Verona Senior Center

Board of Directors

Website: www.veronaactiveadults.org

Louis Eifert, President

Richard Bartlett, Vice President

Pat Eggen, Treasurer

Linda Kaiser, Secretary

Gerald Grajkowski

Alyce Kocal

Nancy Mendoza

The Friends of Verona Senior Center raise

funds to support the programs and services of

the Verona Senior Center. If you would like to

contact a Board Member, please call the Senior

Center at 845-7471.

Verona Senior Services Committee

Voting Members:

Kate Cronin, Katie Kohl, Charlotte Jerney

City of Verona Alders

Non-Voting Members:

Louie Eifert, President of the Friends

Mary Hanson, Verona Senior Center Director

The Verona Senior Center is accredited by the

Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers.


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