Spring 2018

Holy Week,

& Easter Worship at Skaalen

We would like to warmly invite all

members of the Skaalen, Vennevoll,

Skalendal, and Stoughton communities to

join us for special worship events in our

Skaalen Chapel.

Good Friday services focus on the reading

of the Seven Last Words, at 2:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate Christ’s

Resurrection and his triumph over sin and

death on Easter Sunday, April 1st, at 10:30

am.

Please come and join us!

Easter Menu

Fresh Salad, Fruit or Soup

Sliced Ham with Pineapple Glaze

Twice Baked Potato

Spring Asparagus

Coconut Fruit Salad

Dinner Roll

Lemon Meringue Pie

If you would like to join your loved one

for a holiday meal, please call

(608) 873-5651, extension 0 to make

your reservation.

To insure that we can accommodate all

reservations, we ask that residents limit

the number of guests for a holiday meal

to 4.

If you have any questions, please call

Lori Turk or Renee Taylor at

(608) 873-5651, Extension 7223.

Pastoral Perspectives

James S. Koza, Chaplain

Every Spring I do the same thing; every Spring I am amazed once again. In late March or early April, I start looking at the mounds of dead leaves and dried up plants that cover our front gardens. I especially start watching the dead catmint by our study windows. As the snow melts, and the ground is just starting to warm up, I know I need to get busy. I pick a sunny day, usually on my day off, and go out and get to work. The project is simply to cut, pull, and remove all the dead plants in that front garden. Only this particular area is critical, because of what is underneath. I pull out a large, old, plastic tarp, spread it on the lawn, and start pulling and throwing clumps of dead catmint onto the pile. And as I dig and pull, suddenly I see them: the daffodils! Ever so slowly, these harbingers of Spring are making their way through the cold ground, squeezing through the dark mulch, and reaching up to find the warm sun. I need to get the dead plants off and away, so they don’t smother and rot the eager new buds. Years ago my wife told me that we need to remove these old weeds early in the spring because of the buds underneath. I was skeptical; I didn’t believe her that the buds would be active so early. She knew that they were there, they were growing, and that they needed the warmth and light of the sun to keep growing. Each Spring it is a small, quiet, amazing miracle….. new life in the midst of the cold, dark, rotten, dead plants from the previous year.

And, of course, this is the perfect illustration of Easter. Out of the darkness of the Good Friday comes the light of Easter morning; out of the sin and death of this world comes the promise of new life and forgiveness for all people. Out of our pain… comes new hope. As we take off the black cloth draped over the altar cross on Easter morning, we proclaim…”He is risen. He is risen indeed!” May our Spring gardening chores give us hope for warmer and sunnier days to come as we remove the dead plants covering our daffodil buds; may our Risen Lord give us hope as we lift off the sin and despair of this world, living now in the grace and peace of the God of all time! May the hope of Easter morning give us strength for all the challenges that may come our way.

Profiles in Caring Joyce Langer, Laundry Aide, joined the Skaalen Staff in November 2014.

Joyce and her husband, Rick, have two sons (2 daughter-in-laws) and six grandchildren ranging in age from 9 to 22 years.

Joyce and Rick enjoy visiting Houses of Prayer in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Kansas City, MO. Joyce is also an avid reader and over the years has made a few quilts.

We asked Joyce if she had a treasured memory or time at Skaalen. Joyce said, “My most treasured times with residents are when I am able to pray with them and we talk about Jesus and share favorite Bible verses that we find comfort in.”

When asked if there is someone who influenced her decision to pursue a career in long term care, Joyce replied, “My faith in the Lord Jesus Christ influences me to love and serve others. Especially the orphans and widows and widowers – this verse sums it up ‘Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: To visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep one self unspotted from the world.’ “ James 1:27

Thank you Joyce, for sharing your caring spirit with the residents and staff at Skaalen.

Wellness Coordinator John Pulera, a native from Kenosha, WI comes to Skaalen as the new Wellness Coordinator. He has a great passion for helping others achieve a more active, healthy, and fit lifestyle. John possesses a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. He has been working with everyone from professional athletes, business professionals, youth, seniors, to your everyday fitness enthusiast.

Prior to joining the Skaalen team, John worked a UW Hospital in the cardiology department and spent some time working in medical device sales. John is looking forward to working with everyone and assist in growing and developing the Therapy and Wellness Center.

In his spare time, John enjoys spending time with his daughter, golfing, training, and exploring new restaurants in the Madison area.

If you are interested in participating in our Wellness program, you may reach John at (608) 873-5651 extension 7372.

Resident Email

The resident email address is resident@skaalen.com

Please be sure to include the resident’s name in the subject line. Our Leisure and Support Services Staff print and deliver resident emails every day. Residents have an opportunity to send email messages, with the assistance of a staff member, at various times during the week.

Gifts & Memorials October 1 – December 31, 2017

In Memory of Lloyd Berg Karen Berg In Memory of Betty Colden William & Joan Flamm In Memory of Family Alvie & Doris Nelson In Memory of Ginny Horn Lois Pieper In Memory of Verna Krueger Elaine & David Scott In Memory of Ingeborg Lien Anonymous Wilma Furseth In Memory of Ronald Nelson Betty Elsner In Memory of Doris Rickleff Anonymous Jane Reuber & Elizabeth Duhn Judith Fossen Nancy Melton & Mary Lee Kittleson In Memory of Jean Carpenter Schwartz Anonymous Gloria Carpenter Jean Nelson David & Burnette Olson Darrel & Martha Salmon Victor & Barbara Vaade In Memory of Gilman & Frieda Teisberg Elaine & David Scott In Memory of Robert C. Thompson Gladys M. Thompson In Appreciation & Support of Skaalen Homer Howard In Honor of the Maintenance Staff Wilma Furseth Lena Hinton Nancy Konson In Honor of Skaalen Staff Wilma Furseth In Honor of Iris Hiltbrunner Jim & Gina Barden In Honor of Ginny Horn’s Time on the Skaalen Board Mark & Karen Benson

In Honor of Pam Parsons John Duggleby Corporate Congregations Bethel Lutheran Church, Madison Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Brodhead McFarland ELC, McFarland St. John’s Lutheran Church, Oregon St. Paul’s Liberty Lutheran Church, Deerfield South Central Synod from Deerfield

Lutheran Church Foundations Shillelagh Foundation Business & Organizations Alliant Energy Foundation Inc. - CyberGrants American Transmission Company Employee Artisan Compass Group Madison Coffee & Vending LLC Skaalen Auxiliary Spirit Team – Book Are Fun-Welsh Hollow Spirit Team – Candy Bar Sales Spirit Team – Casual Dress Day Spirit Team – Walking Tacos & Frito Sales Spirit Team – Wreath & Roping Fundraiser Skaalendal Inc. Skaalen Village Clubhouse Skaalen Village Inc. Thrivent Financial – Choice Dollars Program Vennevoll Inc. Vennevoll & Skaalendal Clubhouse Individuals Martha Asplund Solveig Carlson Gloria Carpenter Edna Cloutier Pauline Fields Ellie Friedli Wilma Furseth Beth Gardner Karen & Jerry Gipp

Continued

Gifts & Memorials October 1 – December 31, 2017

Individuals Lena Hinton Nancy Kinson Robert Kluge Kris Krentz Roger Lehmann Duane Leikness Jeri Molstad Marcia Moore Christine Otterstatter John & Debra Pundt Arlene Scheel Carolyn Cook-Slaney Alan & Marilyn Sorenson George & Eileen Tincher Grace Worlund Thank you to the following individuals for selecting Skaalen to receive Thrivent Choice Dollars. Wanda Koenig-Kalhagen Donna L. Leek

New Dining Program

Spring is here and it is time for changes! Food & Nutrition Services is excited to tell you about the new dining program here at Skaalen! Resident choice and person centered dining are very important to us. With assistance from our resident dining committee, our dining team and a consultant chef, we have redesigned our menu offerings! We will begin our new menus on April 25th and they will offer a main entrée menu with a stylish appearance that looks similar to our current menu structure though the bonus now is that there is a separate restaurant style menu called the “Home Trends” menu. The Home Trends menu is available from the kitchen throughout the day allowing residents to eat a variety of items outside the traditional meal times. We are excited to move forward with the new program! If you have any questions, please call the Food & Nutrition Services Department at (608) 873-5651, extension 7223.

Renee Taylor NDTR, CDM, CFPP Clinical Nutrition Manager

Skaalen Auxiliary Appreciation Program

& Meeting

Tuesday April 24

1:30 p.m. Skaalen Chapel

Hosted by the Residents and

Staff of Skaalen.

Skaalen Auxiliary Quilt Faire

Featuring Guest Artist

Wanda Nelson, Madison

Admission $5.00 per person

Exhibitors will receive an admission pass

Refreshments available at a nominal cost Egg Salad with a Croissant, Chicken Salad with a Croissant, Hot Dogs,

Home-Made Bar Cookies, Coffee & Bottled Water

Quilt Raffle & Gift Basket Raffle Tickets $1.00 each or six for $5.00

NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN

If you have any questions regarding the Quilt Faire

or would like to display a quilt, please contact:

Carolee Emmel (608) 362-1347

Pat Foltz (608) 455-1522

Dawn Zaemisch (608) 873-5651, Ext. 7240

Saturday, April 28, 2018

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Christ Lutheran Church

700 County Highway B, Stoughton, WI

A benefit for the Residents of Skaalen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Summer Concert Series 2018

Skaalen Retirement Services 400 North Morris Street

May 15 2:00 Norwegian Dancers

May 24 1:30 Jesse Walker

May 31 1:30 Mike McCloskey

June 7 1:30 Catfish River Revue Band

June 14 1:30 The Music Doctors

June 21 1:30 Jesse Walker

July 5 1:30 Cowboy Bob

July 12 1:30 Bahama Bob

July 19 1:30 Jesse Walker

July 26 1:30 Bonnie & Bill Stevens

6:45 Stoughton City Band

August 2 1:30 KG & The Ranger

August 9 1:30 Catfish River Revue Band

August 16 1:30 Jim Kellerman

August 23 1:30 Jesse Walker

August 30 1:30 The Mike Schneider Band

September 6 1:30 Strictly Elvis

All concerts ♪ Are one hour in length; ice cream is served ♪ Will be held outside in the Front Courtyard

(weather permitting – please call 873-5651, Extension 7215 or email: pparsons@skaalen.com for details) ♪ Welcome guests – bring a lawn chair/blanket

FREE CNA TRAINING Yes, you read that right! Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is excited to participate in the WisCaregiver Career Program through the State of Wisconsin. Beginning March 1, 2018 Wisconsin residents that are interested in becomining a CNA will have the opportunity to take the class and the state exam at NO COST through the WisCaregiver Career Program. On top of this, those that go through this program will be eligible for a $500 bonus after working as a CNA for six months at a partnering facility! So, how do you participate? It's easy! Step 1: Enroll in the WisCaregiver Career Program (this goes live March 1 st).

Here is the link: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/caregiver-career/cna.htm

Step 2: Sign up for a participating nurse aide training program (this information is located on the same link as above). Step 3: Once your training program and testing is completed through a WisCaregiver Career approved training and testing site, apply for a CNA position at:

http://skaalen.com/apply/positions.asp

Step 4: Work for Skaalen at least part time for 6 continuous months as a CNA and receive a retention bonus of$500! We are looking forward to you joining our team at Skaalen! **This program is only available to those who go through the WisCaregiver Career Program

SKAALEN NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER 2017 VOLUNTEERS

Shirley Abel Daniel Antolec & Buddha Faye Antolec & Ghandi

Pat Backus Helen Bakken Gail Beckwith

Louise Beckwith Kari Brekke

Marcy Brush Eileen Callahan

Gloria Carpenter Christ Lutheran Church –

Men In Mission Edna Cloutier Clyde Cross

Mary Jo Cross Dennis Derke

Pat Dreyer Betty Elsner Bill Eversoll Pat Frank

Chuck Friedli Eleanor Friedli Wilma Furseth

Lori Ann Ganshert Addie Gault Karen Gipp

Barbara Grenda Karen Grieser Elaine Haefer

Louie Halverson Marion Heggestad

Eileen Heinrichs Diane Hernstine

Claudette Higgins Marian Hinrichs

Lena Hinton Judy Hoffman Sylvia Jordan Charles Kiddy

Peggy Kiss Ramona Klatt

Linda Kunz Marilyn Ladwig Jan Lehmann

Roger Lehmann Marlene Luick Tom McGinnis

Alvin Menninga Leanne Menninga

Louise Nagel Frank Parkel

Emily Peterson Marie Powers Sallye Ramsey Gail Raymond

Agnes Robertson Delores Schmid Polly Schnese David Sharpe Peggy Sharpe Janet Silbaugh Rudy Silbaugh

Myrt Siebenbaum Walt Siebenbaum

Reta Smith Julie Speth

Janet Trader Barb Veum Joyce Wildt Phil Wildt

Skaalen Auxiliary Board

Donna Behnke Carolee Emmel

Carole Haraldson Vonnie Hatlen Diane Matson Helen Olstad Sonjia Olstad Pat Raymond

Skaalen Retirement

Services Board of Directors

Rich Hagen Linda Langel

Cindy McGlynn Greg Shaw

David Skavlen Mike Smits

Rev. Jerry Tews Fran Tryon

Mark Schubring

SKAALEN HEIGHTS Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC) OPENING SPRING 2018

33 Unit Assisted Living Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC) Three story, 44,000 sq. ft. building, influenced by Norwegian Architecture and colors. Secure environment ADA accessible rooms and common areas with two-elevator access

Central dining area, multipurpose area and activity room Large deck overlooking the views of the Yahara River Assistance available with personal cares, cleaning, bathing, laundry, medication administration

and meals New level of care in Skaalen’s established continuum that includes independent, supportive,

assisted, memory care and skilled care. Onsite parking available

Full facility WIFI access Resident call assistance system Whirlpool spa available 10 one bedroom/1 bathroom units available with full kitchen including stove, refrigerator and

washer/dryer. Range in size 508 to 521 sq. ft. 17 two bedroom/1.5 bathroom units with full kitchen including stove, refrigerator, dishwasher

and washer/dryer. Range in size 720-728 sq. ft. Some units have walkout patios with views of the Yahara River.

Six, two bedroom/two bathroom units with full kitchen including stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Range in size 899 to 905 sq. ft.

Easy access to all Skaalen main campus services and resources including RN access, Leisure and Support Services, Worship Services, Wellness Center and Therapy Pool access. Quick access to Stoughton Hospital and community walking trails.

Located on Ridge Street, Stoughton If you would like additional information on Skaalen Heights, please call Rob Hostrawser at (608) 873-5651, extension 7334.