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May Birthday/Anniversary Party

Music by Bahama Bob

Friday, May 19

Come and experience the great music of

Bob’s steel drum!

Lunch at 11:45 AM, Music at 12:30 PM (RSVP by 12 noon, Tuesday, May 16)

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VOLUME 30, ISSUE 5 • MAY 2017•108 PAOLI STREET • VERONA, WI 53593 • 608-845-7471

Staff Notes......... 2

Staff Notes......... 3

Events ............. 4-7

Movies ................. 8

Games…………9

Calendar .......... 10

Menu ................. 11

Health ............... 12

& Wellness

Fitness ......... 13-14

Survey …….15

Notices &

Volunteer Opp...16

Trips…………...17

Groups…….18-19

Transportation...20

Community

Events .............. 21

Sunshine............ 22

Report

Contact………23

Information

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Verona Senior Center

MAY 2017

Strawberry Shortcake Fundraiser at Hometown Days! Saturday, June 3 from 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Stop by Hometown days for some tasty strawberry shortcake & Culver’s custard, too! This popular Friends of Verona Senior Center fundraiser will help support our new Classical Conversations Intergenerational Program, a series of 8 musical programs that are a collaboration between Rhapsody Arts Center, Madison Community Foundation, Verona Senior Center, and the Overture Center. This exciting program will increase your enjoyment and understanding of classical music, and allow you to experience a live concert at Overture Center at a very low cost! You’ll also be helping area youth to experience the joy of music. More info about Classical Conversations will appear in future newsletters.

If you can volunteer a few hours on Sat., June 3 to serve strawberry shortcake, or help us with preparations the week before, call Alasa Wiest 845-7471.

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Something from

Becky

From the Directors Desk

Special Needs Registry Warm weather & severe storms can go hand in hand. Hopefully you were able to catch last month’s TRIAD presentation the Verona Fire Department did on emergency management. It’s a good time to again bring up the special needs registry with Dane County Emergency Management. It is voluntary; those who are elderly, frail or disabled not living in a facility are eligible. Emergency personal has access to the registry, and in the event of a disaster, first responders would be alerted that you have special needs such as oxygen, insulin, in a wheel chair, etc. If you would like to be on this registry, please let me know. Community Paramedics Speaking of first responders, don’t forget that the Community Paramedics will be here the 4th Monday of the month to check your blood pressure and medication checks from 10:30-12:00. Veterans Memory Book Project I will be working on putting together a book to honor all Veterans in the Verona area, past and present. I’d like to get as much information on as many Veterans as possible along with a photo(s). I will have a form for you to fill out on yourself or your loved one, and would like to begin this project this fall. Stay tuned for more information. A few riddles to keep you thinking ~

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SURVEY Please take a moment to complete the

survey found on page 15. Your input & suggestions

help to make the Senior Center a better place.

IN THE NEWS

Verona Press recently published an article about

Becky Losby. They called Becky a “Case Manager

on Wheels” because she travels to local senior

apartment complexes and the Verona Public

Library to share information about senior center

programs and services. Check the calendar to see

when she will be stopping by your building!

RSVP DRIVERS

RSVP Drivers perform a great service to the

community, delivering meals and taking

Verona seniors to medical appointments. If you

are interested in volunteering as an RSVP driver,

please contact Alasa Wiest at 845-7471. If you

would like to receive rides to medical

appointments, call Becky Losby at 845-7471 to

register for this service.

RSVP RIDERS If you are already using RSVP

drivers for your medical appointments, please

remember to call in your ride request at least 2-3

business days in advance. (We are closed on

Saturday & Sunday, so calling on Friday for a

Monday appointment is unlikely to result in a ride.)

Also, if you need to cancel a scheduled ride, please

call as soon as possible to let us know so that the

driver can be reassigned to help another person.

ACCREDITATION REVIEW We need a

handful of volunteers to review and provide input

on our re-accreditation application to Wisconsin

Association of Senior Centers. Let Mary know if

you are interested.

- Mary

SPRING IS HERE AND SO ARE SEASONAL ALLERGIES. An allergy is when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance, called an allergen. It could be something you eat, inhale into your lungs, and inject into your body or touch. This reaction could cause coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose and a scratchy throat. In severe cases, it can cause rashes, hives, low blood pressure, breathing trouble, asthma attacks and even death. There is no cure for allergies, but you can manage them with prevention and treatment. More Americans then ever say they suffer from allergies. It is among the country’s most common, but overlooked, diseases. Doctors are able to help diagnose some allergies if you don’t know what is causing your symptoms. Skin testing can confirm many common types of allergies and there is also a specific blood test that can aid in the diagnosis.

Allergy treatment is based on your medical history and can include three treatment types:

Avoiding allergens, medicine options and/or immunotherapy “allergy shots” or allergens

placed under the tongue. The best of these, if possible, is to avoid the allergen. Remove the

source of allergens from your home. You can also reduce your symptoms to airborne

allergens by using a nasal saline rinse daily. Many people don’t take allergy medications

because they don’t think their symptoms are serious. This can result in painful problems

such as sinus or ear infections. Don’t take the risk. There are many safe or over the counter

medications that are effective. Check with your care provider and pharmacist to be sure

there is no interaction with your other medications and that you take the allergy medication

correctly and only for the allotted time.

~Nurse Barbara

THE CHRONICLE ~ MAY 2017 | 3

Health Bits from Nurse Barbara

Events and Activities Hike with Al Swain

Monday, May 1 at 2:00 PM (rain date May 8)

Spring flower hike in Pleasure Valley of Blue Mound State Park. Meet at the Senior center at 2:00 p.m. We will car-pool and eat at the Hooterville Inn after the hike. Wear good walking shoes. Call the Senior Center if you plan on attending the hike.

Badger Prairie Cooking Club classes To Register Please Call the Verona Senior

Center: 845-7471 Come and learn how to cook healthy delicious meals with UW Dept. of Family Medicine & Community Health, Fitchburg Hy– Vee, Badger Prairie Needs Network, & Verona Senior Center. Choose either the Tuesday or Friday series. Call for more info. The cost is 30 dollars for six classes.

Creative Engagement

Monday, May 1 at 1:00 PM Tapit New Works will perform a play for us. This group is sponsored by St. Mary's Care Center and Verona Functional Vocational kids with a grant from Madison Arts Council. There will be some audience participation. The entire play is written using words and ideas of St. Mary's residents. with the goal of creating connection.

Julie from Capitol Fitness

Tuesday, May 2 at 12:00 PM Do you know someone effected by incontinence? Come and learn about new ways to manage incontinence. There is so much more help available.

Answers to the riddles on Page 2 1. A ruler

2. The letter “S”�

“Chat and Chew” Friday, May 5 at 9:00 AM

The Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) will be coming to talk with you about Staying Safe in your own home.

Mary's Unique Boutique: Fashion Show Monday, May 8 12:30 PM

Preview fashions provided by Mary's Unique Boutique in New Glarus. Outfits and other accessories will be available for purchase. We are looking for people to model the clothing for this event.

Lunch in the Community: McDonalds Tuesday, May 9 at 11:30 AM

Located at 107 Horizon Drive Join us for a social lunch at McDonalds . Please call if you would like to be picked up by Transit Solutions. On this day there will be home delivered meals only. RSVP by noon Monday, May 8 at 845-7471.

Tech Time with Tim

Wednesdays, May 10 and 24 4:30/ 5:00 (Half -hour appointments)

Tim Hake is on hand twice a month to help seniors with technology-related questions.

Literature Lover’s Book Club

Wednesday, May 10 at 12:30 PM Join us the second Wednesday of the month. In May we will be reading “ The Girls of Atomic City: the Untold Story of the Women who Helped Win WWII” by Deborah Kiernan.

Healthy Lifestyles Program Thursday, May 11 at 10:30 AM

In May we will be talking about allergies. There will be information shared and time for questions. See you there!


TRIAD: Police Tactics Wednesday, May 17 at 12:30 PM

In May, you will learn about various Police tactics & procedures that lead to effective Policing. You will also learn about the gear that is worn by Law Enforcement, how it works and what it’s used for. Join Police Officer Ryan Adkins and Sergeant Matt Dart from the Verona Police Department to learn more.

“Steps for Enjoying Retirement”

Tuesday, May 16 at 10:30 AM Wondering what the next steps are to enjoying retirement? Lindsay Koch, (Realtor at Stark Company Realtors) and Katie Myers, (Financial Representative at Country Financial) invite you to a morning of learning about prepping and selling your home for top dollar.

Lincoln Elementary School Choir Wednesday, May 17 at 10:30 AM

Lincoln Elementary Choir is made up of 4th and 5th grade voices (ages 9-11). They perform around Madison and surrounding areas to give back to the community.

Spring Watercolor Workshop Wednesdays, May 17, 24 and 31

1:30pm -4:30pm Offered by Prairie Hill Art Studio Cost $15.00 per day. Bring your own supplies. Contact Kathy Esch for more information. [email protected] or 608-220-9700.

Events and Activities


Computer Questions for Linda Kaiser Thursday, May 18 at 3:00 PM

This will be a question and answer time for our program assistant about computer questions you have.

Fitch Rona Community Paramedic

Program: Monday, May 22 10:30-Noon Every 4th Monday Fitch Rona's Community Paramedics will be offering FREE blood pressure checks, blood sugar screens, and medication checks. At the Senior Center!

Acrylic Painting - with Carol Ann Monday, May 22 1:00– 3:00 PM

Painting for all abilities! Learn acrylic painting techniques in a relaxed, no judgment atmosphere. No Stress, No Competition, No Experience Necessary! $10.00 - all materials provided-. Sign up by Monday, April 10 - limit is 10.

Can I Afford a Senior Living Solution? Tuesday, May 23 at 10:30 AM

Autumn Nickel from Brooksdale Senior Living

will provide education on various senior living

housing and service options, costs to expect

and what financial support is available.

“Crossword Activity” Tuesday, May 30 at 10:30 AM

Join your friends as we solve a ninety-five question crossword puzzle.

FREE popcorn is served during all movies!

Manchester by the Sea 138 Minutes Year: 2016 Friday, May 26 Casey Affleck leads an all star cast in this acclaimed film about a solitary janitor whose life is transformed after he becomes the guardian of his 16 year old nephew.

All films are purchased through VUDU.com and the synopsis’ for each

film are provided by VUDU.

Hidden Figures 127 Minutes Year: 2017 Friday, May 5 An inspiring untold story about three women at NASA who were instrumental in one of history's greatest operations– the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit.

Sing 108 Minutes Year: 2016 Friday, May 12 When an optimistic Koala puts on a singing competition to save his failing theater, animals across the city gather to step into the spotlight and accomplish their dreams.


Movie Matinees

Showing of the Downton Abbey Series Mondays 1:00– 3:00

Downton Abbey is a PBS drama set in 1912 about the Crawley household. The series, set in the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey between 1912 and 1925, depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their domestic servants in the post-Edwardian era.

Euchre Winners 2/28/17 John Erickson (62) Jim Endres ( 61) 3/14/17 Dorothy Schwenn (67) Bob Walker (64) 3/21/17 John Erickson (67) Evelyn Hruska (62) 3/28/17 John Erickson (81) Jerry Haglund ( 71)

“500” Winners 3/9/17 Dick Bogdanow (2250) David Hesmanson (2230) 3/16/17 All time high score!

Judie Rothwell (3310) Dick Bogdanow (2300) 3/23/17 Al Hable (2950) Judy Hable (2340) 3/30/17 Dick Bogdanow (2340) Judy Hable (2150)


Games

Games for every day of the week! All are welcome! Hand and Foot Mondays from 1:00-3:00 PM Mah-Jongg Tuesdays from 10:00-12:00 PM. Euchre Tuesdays from 1:00– 3:30 PM. We now play for a dollar! Pegs and Jokers Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Bridge Wednesdays from 12:45 PM-4:00 PM. Mexican Train Dominoes Wednesdays at 1:00 PM. Bingo $1.00 for 2 Cards Thursdays 12:30 PM-1:30 PM. 500 Try this fun Card Game!!!! Thursdays at 1:30 PM. Game Night Thursday nights at 6:00 PM. Many games available.

ACTIVITY CALENDAR May 2017 MON TUES WED THURS FRI

��8:45 Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 1:00 Hand and Foot 1:00 Creative Engagement Drama 2:00 Hike with Al Swain/Blue Mound State Park No Downton Abbey

��8:45 Foot Reflexology 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Core Strength 9:30 Hometown Helpers 10:00 Caregivers Support Group & Club 108 10:00 Mah-Jongg 12:00 Julie Capitol Fitness 1:00 Euchre 2:00 Tai Chi I 1:00/6:00 Stamping Group

��9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30 Pegs and Jokers 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 9:30 MATC Knitting 10:00 Club 108 10:00 Functional Fit MELT 11:00 MELT 12:45 Bridge 1:00 Mexican Train Dominoes

��8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 10:00 OTS: West Towne 12:30 Bingo 1:30 “500” 2:00 Core Strength 3:30 Line Dancing 6:00 Game Night

��8:45 Yoga 9:00 “Chat and Chew”: Staying Safe at Home 10:00 Tai Chi II 11:15 Tai Chi I 1:00 Movie “ Hidden Figures”

��8:45 Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 12:30 Mary's Unique Boutique: Fashion Show 1:00 Hand and Foot Downton Abbey : Season 3: Episode 7 & 8

��8:45 Chair Massage 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Core Strength 10:00 Mah-Jongg 10:00 Man-Talk 11:30 Lunch in Community: McDonalds 12:30 Card Making w/ Kate 1:00 Euchre 2:00 Tai Chi I

��9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30 Pegs and Jokers 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 9:30 MATC Knitting 10:00 Club 108 10:00 No Functional MELT 11:00 No MELT 12:30 Book Club: “The Girls of Atomic City” 12:45 Bridge 1:00 Mexican Train Dominoes 4:30/5:00 Tech time with Tim

��8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 10:30 Healthy Lifestyles: Allergies 11:15 Vets Trip: City County Building 12:30 Bingo 1:30 “500” 2:00 Core Strength 3:30 Line Dancing 6:00 Game Night

��8:45 Yoga 9:00 Coffee Hour�10:00 Tai Chi II 11:15 Tai Chi I 1:00 Movie “Sing”

��8:45 Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 10:30 Women's Group: Trip to Felly’s Flowers 1:00 Hand and Foot Season 3: Episode 9 Season 4 : Episode 1

��8:45 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 10:30 “Steps for Enjoying Retirement” 1:00 Euchre 2:00 Tai Chi I 6:30 Staying Vital

��9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30 Pegs and Jokers 9:30 Knitting: MATC 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 10:00 Club 108 10:30 Lincoln Choir 12:30 TRIAD: Police Tactics 10:00 No Functional MELT 11:00 No MELT 12:45 Bridge 1:00 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:30-4:30 Spring Watercolor

��8:45 Foot Reflexology 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 10:00 OTS: Target 12:30 Bingo 1:30 “500” 2:00 Core Strength 3:00 Computers w/ Linda 3:30 Line Dancing 6:00 Game Night

��8:45 Yoga 9:00 Coffee Hour 10:00 Parkinson's Group 10:00 Tai Chi II 11:15 Tai Chi I 11:45 Bday/Anniv Lunch 12:30 Bahama Bob 12:00-4:00 AARP Safe Driving Course

��8:45 Diabetic Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 10:30-12:00 Fitchrona Paramedic/Blood Pressure 1:00 Hand and Foot 1:00 Paint with Carol 1:00-3 Downton Abbey : Season 4: Episode 2 & 3

��8:45 Chair Massage 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Core Strength 10:00 Man -Talk 10:00 Mah-Jongg 10:30 Brooksdale 1:00 Euchre 2:00 Tai Chi I

��9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30 Pegs and Jokers 9:30 Knitting: MATC 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 10:00 Club 108 10:00 Functional Fit MELT 11:00 MELT 12:45 Bridge 1:00 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:30-4:30 Spring Watercolor 4:30/5:00 Tech time with Tim

��8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 12:30 Bingo 1:30 “500” 2:00 Core Strength 3:30 Line Dancing 6:00 Game Night

��8:45 Yoga 9:00 Coffee Hour �10:00 Tai Chi II 11:15 Tai Chi I 1:00 Movie “Manchester by the Sea”

��Senior Center Closed Happy Memorial Day!!!!!!

��No Chair Massage 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Core Strength 10:00 Man -Talk 10:30 Cross Word Activity 10:00 Mah-Jongg 1:00 Euchre 2:00 Tai Chi I

��9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30 Pegs and Jokers 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 10:00 Club 108 10:00 Functional Fit MELT 11:00 MELT 12:45 Bridge 1:00 Mexican Train Dominoes 1:30-4:30 Spring Watercolor


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Health and Wellness

Foot Care Clinic Mondays: May 1, 8, 15 Appointments begin at 8:45 AM The cost for this service is $20.00, payable to Home Health United. Please bring (2) towels for your own use. Fingernails can also be done at the same appointment time for an additional $10.00 Appointment Required Diabetic Foot Care Monday, May 22 Appointments begin at 8:45 AM The cost is $28.00 per visit, payable to Home Health United. Please bring (2) towels. Appointment Required Foot Reflexology Tuesday, May 2 Thursday, May 18 Appointments begin at 8:45 AM The therapist applies pressure with thumb and finger to ends of nerves to help bring about increased circulation, a balancing effect, and a relaxation which enhances general well-being. $20 For 30 minutes $40 For one hour

Appointment Required

Chair Massage with Gary Tuesdays: May 9, 16, 23 No Massage May 30 Appointments begin at 8:45 AM

Enjoy the benefits of a

massage of the neck,

head, back, shoulders,

and arms.

$10 For 15 minutes

$ 20 For 30 Minutes

Appointment

Nurse Barbara Wednesdays from 9:30 AM-2:00 PM

Barbara does blood pressure and glucose checks, weigh-ins, and informal discussions of your health and nutritional goals and concerns. This is a FREE drop - in service. No appointment is required.


Fitness Classes

ATTENTION! ATTENTION!

Exercise Class Changes Starting March 1, 2017, several changes to the exercise classes will take effect. There will be much more flexibility for students. You will be able to come and go as you need to, try different classes to find your favorites, and pay only for those classes that you attend. This is how it will work: There will be changes in the class structure:

Students will not have to sign up for an 8 week series. Students will be able to start a class at any point in time. Students can drop in to try out different classes.

Students will have two payment options: Pay $5 per class at the time of the class, regardless of the class you attend. Set up an account and deposit a sum of money into it. When you use your swipe

card to sign in, $5.00 will be deducted from your account. This will minimize the need to carry cash. (Minimum deposit is $25.00, maximum deposit is $100.00)

Students will no longer have to pay for a class they miss. Class fees, which are currently $35 for 8 weeks, or $4.38 per class, will go up to $5.00 per class, an increase of 68 cents per class. We believe that most students will actually find this new system will save them money, because they will no longer have to pay for a class they miss due to illness, vacations, or other causes. We still encourage a goal of a minimum of 10 students per class in order for a class to continue. We hope that these changes will encourage you to explore additional classes, and to start a class when your motivation is high, rather than having to wait for a new series to start.

Fitness Classes


Line Dancing by Marlene Thursdays at 3:30 PM All abilities are welcome. Learn several popular line dancing routines. Chair Yoga by Shannon Thursdays at 9:50 AM Anyone can do yoga and stretching in this class. The exercises can be modified for those who don’t want to do traditional floor yoga. Yoga by Shannon Fridays at 8:45 AM A great class to work on your balance and flexibility with some floor exercise incorporated.

Tai Chi by Jody Tuesdays

2:00 PM

Fridays 10:00 AM Level II 11:15 AM Level I This slow, fluid, mindful, standing movement class will take the body and joints through their range of motion while strengthening major leg muscles that allow mobility and stability. Tai Chi Level I is for beginners, and Tai Chi Level II is for those furthering their skills.

*All Classes are 5 dollars unless

specified* see pg. 13 for more details

Keeping Fit by Shannon Mondays at 8:45 AM Thursdays at 8:45 AM This exercise program is a mixture of aerobic ex-ercises, weight training, mobility and balance improvement. Functional Fitness MELT CLASS: No Class May 10 or 17 Wednesdays: 10:00 AM If you can't get up and down from the floor or have any unique conditions such as walking with a cane or in a wheel chair, this MELT class is for you! This class will mostly use the specialized MELT Hand and Foot Treatment Balls to stimulate your connective tissue and nervous system. MELT Class: No Class May 10 or 17 Wednesdays: 11:00 AM 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, enhance athletic performance. Participants must be able to get off

the floor.

�Core Strength : FREE CLASS Tuesdays at 9:00AM Thursdays at 2:00PM 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.


Verona Senior Center 2017 Annual Survey

Your input helps shape our programs & services. Please complete & return by May 19, 2017.

How often do you attend the Senior Center?

3-5 days/week 5-10 days/month 1-5 days/month 1-11 days/year Never

How do you learn about programs and services at the Verona Senior Center?

Newsletter Weekly Email Friend Outreach meeting at my apartment Other _________

What motivates you to come to the senior center? (Circle all that apply)

Friendships/Social Connections Education/Information Noon Meal Exercise Music /Assistance from

Case Manager Nursing Services Special Events Other _________

If you were to make any changes to the programs offered, what would you change?

_____________________________________________________________________________

In addition to Caregivers, Club 108, Veterans, Parkinson’s, Men’s, and Women’s Groups, are

there other special interest groups that should be added? ____________________________

In my opinion, senior center staff members are: ____________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Does the Senior Center provide adequate accommodations for people with mobility, vision,

hearing, memory loss? _________________________________________________________

Is once a week sufficient time for visits with our wellness nurse? Yes No

Does the senior center building have adequate space to support your needs?

_____________________________________________________________________________

What changes to the congregate meals would make you want to attend more often?

____________________________________________________________________________

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The top three reasons I come to the senior center are:

1_________________________2)___________________________3)____________________

Additional comments or concerns:


Notices

Chronicle Renewals If you would like to continue to have your Chronicle mailed to you in the Year 2017 please fill out the Chronicle form and return it to the Senior Center. The cost is $15 for the year. There are copies of the form at the Senior Center. Thank you!

Monthly Case Manager Outreach Hours

Becky Losby, Case Manager Verona Library: 2nd Monday, 1:00-2:00 PM Sugar Creek: 1st Tuesday, 2:00-3:00 PM Prairie Oaks II: 2nd Tuesday, 3:00-4:00PM Evia: 4th Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 PM Schettler Terrace: 1st Thursday, 2:00 - 3:00 PM Park Verona: 3rd Thursday, 2:00-3:00 PM Noel Manor: 4th Thursday, 2:00-3:00 PM

Please Sign In!!!! Whenever you are at the Senior Center for any reason, please sign in for the activity or activities that you are here to attend. These numbers help show the building usage and provide valuable information for the City Council. If you do not have a MY SENIOR CARD, please stop at the front desk and we will gladly make one for you. Thank you.

Front Desk Volunteers are needed! The Senior Center is currently looking for some volunteer help at the front desk. Do you like to answer phones and greet others with a smile? Then this is the opportunity for you. There is some very minimal computer work involved. Please let Alasa Wiest know if you are

interested 845-7471.

Volunteers Needed for the Board The Friends of the Verona Senior Center are looking for more Board Members. If this is something of interest to you please reach out to Louis Eifert 445-9830 or [email protected]. He would be happy to talk with you and invite you to a monthly meeting where you can learn more about the great board opportunities.

Women's Group Monday, May 15 at 10:30 AM.

This month we will be going on a little field trip in Verona. We will be heading over to Felly's Flowers for a garden tour. Felly's is located at 6353 Nesbitt Road. We will carpool for this event. Please plan to meet at the Senior Center at 10:30 AM. Please RSVP by May 14, 845-7471 so we know how many to plan for.


Resources and Groups *Please call 845-7471 with any questions regarding these services*

Man - Talk Tuesday, May 9 and 23 at 10:00 AM

We have started a new group! Please join other men for conversation and refreshments. Feel free to bring ideas to share with the group.

Veterans Group

2nd Thursday, at 3:00 PM In May the Vet’s group will be touring the Dane County 911 Center. We will meet at the senior center Thursday, May 11th at 11:15 for a pizza lunch, and then car pool to the City County Building at 12:00. Our tour will begin at 1:00. Please give Becky a call if you will be joining us. There will be no regular meeting this month.

Parkinson’s Group

3rd Friday at 10:00 AM This group is for those with or caring for

someone with Parkinson’s Disease.

Caregivers Support Group 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 10:00 AM

All caregivers or former caregivers are welcome! No RSVP required. May 2 at 10:00 Lynn Peyton, LCSW will be here to talk about chronic pain, illness, and stress issues as well as work with caregivers to reduce stress and encourage self care.

Club 108 Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 AM

1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10:00-11:30AM Club 108 is an activity program for individuals with early memory loss. This program is also offered during our Caregivers Support Group.

Staying Vital Support Group Tuesday, May 16 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Want to stay well or feel better? Based on the principals of Asian medicine we will discuss topics related to health and well-being. Learn simple, effective and enjoyable practices to do on your own. Facilitator: Jo Anne Lindberg Med ABT

Weight Watchers Every Tuesday the meeting is at 5:30 PM. For more information please contact Chris Tarnowski at

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Transportation

RSVP Medical Appointment Transportation

For doctor appointments outside of Verona you must call at least two working days in advance, and be able to get into a passenger car. Every effort will be made to find a volunteer driver to take you to your appointment. Donations are to be directed to RSVP. Drivers cannot accept personal payment or tips. If you must cancel a ride, please do so as soon as possible to free up the volunteer driver’s time.

Verona Transportation The Transit Solutions van is available for Transportation only in the City of Verona. Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM-1:45 PM. The van is equipped with a lift to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs. Two stops only per trip. Roundtrip fees are to be paid directly to the van driver. Please call the Senior Center, 845-7471, by NOON the day prior to schedule your ride. Please note that Wednesday rides will only be available to the Senior Center for lunch, to Miller’s Grocery Store, and to see the nurse at the Senior Center. No other rides can be accommodated on Wednesdays. Suggested Donation: To the Senior Center $1 Other Verona Destinations $2

Please call the Senior Center to request any of these driving services.

845-7471

Out of Town Shopping Suggested Donation:

$4.00 Roundtrip to Madison $2.00 Roundtrip in Verona

10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Thursday, May 4 : West Towne Tuesday, May16 : Hy-Vee/Aldi

Thursday, May 18 :Target

Charges will vary for other special events. Payments are to be made directly to the driver. The driver will pick you up at your

home for these trips.


Events in the Community

Badger Prairie Needs Network Community Meals

Badger Prairie offers FREE Saturday meals on the following dates: May 6, 14, 21, 28 Meals run from 11:30 AM-1:00 PM.

Food Pantry in Verona

The Badger Prairie Needs Network food pantry is underutilized by seniors. All you need to qualify is to be in the Verona School district, and you can go once a month. They have an awesome selection of food (many donations from local restaurants and EPIC) and other personal need goods. You should check it out! If you need a ride, call the senior center to schedule the van.

Food Pantry Hours

Monday: 10 AM-Noon and 3-6:30 PM Tuesday: 10AM-Noon Thursday: 10 AM-Noon and 3-6:30 PM Friday: 10 AM– Noon Saturday: 10AM-12:30 PM

Badger Prairie is located at 6720 Hwy

151 Verona. (past the Pizza Ranch)

Spring Clean your yard! Are you looking for some help with Spring Cleaning your yard? We know someone that

can help! Please contact Brian Austin at [email protected]

Verona Historical Society Saturday, May 20 at 10:00 AM at the

Verona Senior Center “Following the Evidence! Excavating Early

Verona Farmsteads”

Over the last year, you may have noticed several big square tarps dotting the landscape along highway 69 as it heads south through Verona. Maybe you've also seen some people digging around in the dirt and wondered what they're up to. Several of our members were just too curious and pulled over to meet these folks...who turned out to be friendly archaeologists from the Wisconsin Historical Society! Join our guest, Wisconsin State Historical Society Archaeologist Paul Reckner, who has logged countless hours studying and reconstructing information related to early Native American and White farmstead settlements along the Highway 69 corridor. It may come as a surprise to learn the wealth of artifacts and evidence found in Verona dig sites related to many periods of human activity here since last glacier.

Thank you to our Program Sponsors!

Culvers– Birthday Coupon Cards 5th Quarter– Birthday Coupon Cards Comfort Keepers– Bingo State Bank of Cross Plains– Birthday Cake

We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation to all the donors – we couldn’t do it without you. Unless specifically designated, monetary donations and fund-raiser proceeds are used for the following: • birthday and anniversary cards & postage • entertainers • popcorn machine & supplies • ice cream socials • supplies for fundraisers • snacks & supplies for Coffee Hours,

meetings of Caregivers, the Veterans, and Parkinson’s groups. • Donations are also used to support short

-term emergency needs via the Helping Hand Fund.


Sunshine Report Sunshine Club The Sunshine Club sends well-wishes and condolences. If you know of someone who has been hospitalized, is ill, or had a loss please let our staff or office volunteers know and we will forward the information so that a card can be sent. Sympathy: Dean Stephens - loss of brother Don & Kay Kazda - loss of Don's brother Family of Millie Whiting �Well Wishes: Marion Gray Frieda Rotar Diane Odegard Ruth Jensen Linda Topper Janet Harker Bonnie Berens Sue Dahms �

Friends of Verona Senior Center/ Board of Directors

President, Louis Eifert ........................... 445-9830 [email protected] Treasurer, Mary Hinner ...................... 845-9406 [email protected] Secretary, Virginia Peterson ................ 424-0070 [email protected] Member, Bill LaBerge ............................ 845-9448 [email protected] Member, Sally Matts Healy .................. 848-4911 [email protected] Member, Pat Eggen………………….845-5715 [email protected] Member, Alyce Kocal……………….212-3783 [email protected] Verona Senior Citizens Commission Chairperson, Brad Stiner ..................... 845-6004 Luke Diaz ................................................. 616-9459 Mac McGilvray ........................................ 220-2858 Non-Voting: Louis Eifert, VAAA, Seniors Representative Mary Hanson, Senior Center Director

The Verona Senior

Center is

accredited by the

Address: 108 Paoli Street Verona, WI 53593 Phone: (608) 845-7471 FAX: (608) 848-2784 Website: www.veronaactiveadults.org Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Open Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM Senior Center Staff Director, Mary Hanson [email protected] Case Manager, Becky Losby [email protected] Program Manager, Alasa Wiest [email protected]

Administrative Assistant, Rita Martin [email protected] Program Assistant, Linda Kaiser [email protected] Nurse, Barbara Rasmussen [email protected] Nutrition Coordinator, Pat Nolan Nutrition Aide, Cindy Martin Transportation, Transit Solutions & RSVP


Contact Information

Verona Senior Center

108 Paoli St., Verona, WI 53593 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

PRSRT STD

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PAID

Belleville, WI

PERMIT NO. 4

You may also choose to view our Chronicle online at the VAAA (Verona Area Active Adults) website. Up in the right - hand corner of that page is a view calendar option in red. Click on that.

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