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SHIRLEY DOANE
SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER
May 2017
1412 Sixth Street E • Menomonie, WI 54751 • Phone 715.235.0954 •
www.menomonieseniorcenter.org
When asked to explain to those who are not familiar with our
Sen-
ior Center what our organization does, it is difficult to know
where
to begin. One can begin to explain about the programs and
activi-
ties we offer and how large our membership has become, but
the
real truth about what happens here can not be explained as a
list
or a statistic. It is better described as something much
less
tangible. Our Senior Center is a venue for acceptance. Of
course
we all have our differences but we accept each other without
judgement here. Amazing things happen when acceptance is
add-
ed.
Equally as true, acceptance is also liberating in our personal
lives.
Even when the unexpected happens we are capable of accepting
things as they are. We learn over time to redirect our lives, to
find a
new way. If we can remember to develop the life we have and
ac-
cept things that happen just as they are we can have a more
clear
picture of what is happening in the present . Just like our
Senior
Center the acceptance gives way to many amazing things and
sometimes even leaves some room for miracles.
Don’t discount acceptance for sure. It is definitely one of the
“Key
Ingredients” in our lives and here at The Senior Center!
May highlights you won’t want to miss…
Chair Yoga Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30-9:15 a.m.
$2.75/class
Strong Bones Tues & Thu, 11a.m. & 1:30 p.m. (2 classes)
FREE
Advanced Strong Bones Tues & Thu, 12 p.m. FREE
St. Croix Hospice/Care Partners/Country Terrace Assisted Living
Lunch & Learn Topic- —”Your Journey Through Aging “
Thu, May 11, 10:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. FREE (SEE INSERT): Please call
715-235-0954 to make a reservation.
Thrift & Cookie Sale Thursday & Friday, May 18 & 19
(Fundraiser) Thu 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (SEE
INSERT) Many new and gently used household items and homemade
cook-
ies. A donation of items would be greatly appreciated. Thank
you.
Strawberry Fest (Target Date) Thu, June 22 4:00-6:30 p.m. We’re
using our best guess in hopes that the strawberries are ripe.
Interested in volunteering? Please SEE INSERT! Thanks!
Senior Center Closed Memorial Day Monday, May 29th
"An optimist is the human personification of
spring." --Susan J Bissonette
Happy Mother’s Day,
Donna
Grace & Rod Bahr
June Braford
James Daines
Jeanette Daines
Wendy Dittmann
Inga Von Eschen
Jerry Hendrickson
Ruth Hendrickson
Chris Hulback
Wayne Johnson
Sandy Johnson
Rudine Karczewski* Mary & Gene Krueger
Wilma Leslie* Velma Lindow
Margaret Olson
Bill Porter
Tom & Jane Slupe
Elaine Villeneuve
Lee Villeneuve*
Thank You to our members who have renewed their Membership
or
Joined the Center in
*Denotes New Members- WELCOME!!!!
Friendly reminder-If you have not already
renewed your 2017 Senior Center
membership please renew today! It’s still
only $5/year-and runs on a calendar year
basis regardless of the month it’s paid. -
Thank You!
May Menu & Calendar
Donations
Program & Activity Notices
Free May Lunch & Learn
ALC Pie & Ice Cream Social
Wicked Tour/Easter Pictures
Thrift & Cookie Sale Flyer
ADS Birdfeeder Workshop
Strawberry Fest Volunteers
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BIRD FEEDER
WORKSHOP
TUESDAY MAY 16TH 1:00-3:00PM THE
SHIRLEY DOANE SENIOR CENTER
HOSTED BY:
DIANE & STEVE PIONTEK
MAKE YOUR OWN BEAUTIFUL BIRD
FEEDER & ALL SUPPLIES INCLUDED
ONLY $8.00/PERSON
DON’T MISS THIS WORKSHOP
THE BIRDFEEDERS ARE FABULOUS!
Sign-Up Required
Please Call 235-0954
CAN’T ATTEND? KITS AVAILABLE!!!
Foot & Nail Clinic (EXPECT YOUR APPT TO LAST 1 HOUR)
Please call the Senior Center for an appointment at
715-235-0954. or email [email protected]
The Foot Clinic will be held the
1st, 2nd, 3rd , 4th and 5th Wednesday of May.
Next Dates: May 3 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017
Time: 8:30–11:00 a.m.
Place: Senior Center Fee: $17 per person
Arby Brown, LPN, Nurse & Ruth Potter, RN, Backup Nurse
Mickey Wolfe Volunteer foot care assistant
Appointments are required as time is limited.
Article written by: Lynda Cran
Happy May! If you have been at the center recently you will have
noticed the
daffodils in full bloom. They are a sight to behold. This time
of year is certainly a
time of new sights, scents, and sounds. The birds are singing,
the squirrels are
chattering, and all the perennials are blooming.
Here at the Senior Center it is exactly the same, we are
planning the Spaghetti Feed,
Strawberry Fest, Popcorn in the Park, Bingo in the Park, just to
name a few. Every
one coming now is so glad to have the snow gone, everyone just
feels so energized
and full of life.
We hope you keep coming, we look forward to seeing all of you.
As you have
probably noticed, when you are not here, we DO notice.
Be Happy! Lynda
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO
ARE VOLUNTEERING AT
THE SENIOR CENTER
BLESS YOU!
Quote of
the
month…
Volunteers are paid
in 4 figures.
Those are L.O.V.E.
Alzheimer’s
Caregiver’s
Support Group 3rd Wednesday of
Every month 10-11:30 am
at the Shirley Doane Senior Center
Next support group
meeting May 17,2017
questions call Lynn Shaffer at 232-4006
CALLING ALL THRIFT SALE SHOPPERS
AND COOKIE LOVERS! DON’T FORGET
YOUR SENIOR CENTERS
3RD ANNUAL
THRIFT & COOKIE SALE
THURSDAY MAY 18TH 8:30AM-5:00 PM
FRIDAY MAY 19TH 8:30AM-12:00 PM THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE
DONATED
ITEMS FOR THIS FUNDRAISER
DONATIONS STILL BEING ACCEPTED PLEASE BRING ANY NON-CLOTHING
ITEMS
TO THE CENTER TO INCLUDE IN THIS
WONDERFUL FUNDRAISING EVENT
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TUESDAY JUNE 6th 8:30AM TO 3:30PM W.R. DAVIES CENTER UW-EAU
CLAIRE CAMPUS
TO REGISTER ONLINE GO TO uwec.ly/senior1 or call
715-836-3636
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Cyril Bauer ............... 1
Irene Cotts ............... 1
Gene Krueger .......... 1
Jan Kufahl ................. 1
Reinhard Schoening .... 1
Ruth Schutz ............. 1
Mary Labs ................. 2
Cindy Anderson ....... 3
Jeanne Leff ............... 3
Shirley Hintz ............ 5
Allan May ................. 5
Roswitha Von
Andersheim ............. 5
Helen Gabert ........... 6
Myrtle Green ........... 6
Arlene Wieman ....... 7
Ardys Hake .............. 8
Eldoris Toycen ......... 8
Gail Merk .................. 8
Mary Erickson .......... 9
AnnMaria Hanson ... 9
Marvin Kufahl........... 9
Sharon Eisenhuth ..11
Vivian Erickson ...... 11
Kathy Werner ....... 11
Donald Hintzman . 12
Larry Wiatr ........... 12
Luann Dallman ...... 13
Arlene Harvey ....... 13
Yvonne Vaughn ..... 13
Rod Bahr ................ 14
Rosella Blakley ...... 14
Judy Burns .............. 14
Pete Hovind ........... 14
Barb Hoyt .............. 14
Bunny Kinney ........ 14
Mickey Wolfe ......... 14
Margaret Hastings 15
Norman Slaymaker .. 15
Sandy Weber ......... 15
Julia Gauvin ............ 16
Ron Melick ............. 16
Jan Traxler ............. 16
Jerry Traxler .......... 16
Eileen Brantner ..... 17
Coral Sinex ............ 17
Mary Buckley ......... 18
Lynn Fekete ........... 19
Maybel Kadinger ... 19
Mary Richardson ... 19
Dale Seppa ............. 19
Wayne Thibado .... 19
Robert Barber ....... 20
Rick Jenson ............ 20
Cheryl Ninneman . 20
Leo Vipond ............ 21
Jan Harvey ............. 21
Betty Lou Fuhrman .. 21
Barb Stearns .......... 21
Pat Burridge .......... 22
Celia Laustad ......... 24
Elizabeth Robinson ... 24
Sandy Traun .......... 24
Gloriene Wahl....... 24
Marian Ellison ........ 25
Tom Harris ............ 25
Herb White ........... 25
Dixie Chermack .... 26
Marlene Evan ........ 26
Doris Kelley ........... 26
Scott Kingzett ....... 26
Dorothy Skillings .. 26
Bob Dahlke ............ 27
Ralph Fort .............. 27
Audrey Quilling .... 27
Opal Thibado ........ 27
Wayne Johnson ..... 28
Pete Peterson ....... 28
Gladys Waller ....... 28
John LaCosse ......... 29
Carol Sorsoleil ...... 29
Cheryl Welch ........ 29
Rita Donicht .......... 30
Lyle Kuester .......... 30
Harland Meyer ...... 30
Mary Budd ............. 31
Carlyle Gilbertson .... 31
Judy Harmon ......... 31
SENIOR AMERICANS DAY 2017
Communication is more than just talking and listening-it’s also
about sending and receiving messages
As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress
in their journey, the ability to use words
is lost and families need new ways to connect. Join us to
explore how communication takes place when
someone who has Alzheimer’s learns to decode the verbal &
behavioral messages , and identify strategies
to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the
disease.
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association Greater WI Chapter
Friday May 5, 2017 10:00 am to 11:30 am Shirley Doane Senior
Center,
1412 6th Street, Menomonie, WI 54751 No registration required.
Free of Charge. Please Join Us!
“Effective Communication Stategies”
MENOMONIE SINGS COMMUNITY SING-ALONG
SUNDAY MAY 7 2:00PM at First Congregational UCC
420 Wilson Avenue Everyone Welcome!!!
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Shirley Doane Senior Center is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit
organization supported in part by
United Way of Dunn County. The Center supports United Way
campaign efforts.
Shirley Doane Senior Center
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 3:00-6 p.m.
United Way of Dunn County’s annual spring carnival at the Dunn
County Fairgrounds.
Thursday, May 11, 2017 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Topic “Your Journey Through Aging” NOTE START TIME-SEE INSERT
FOR DETAILS
FREE LUNCH & LEARN
Monday, May 29, 2017
MEMORIAL DAY – NO PROGRAMS
SENIOR CENTER CLOSED
UNITED WAY FREE SPRING CARNIVAL
1412 6th Street East Menomonie, WI 54751
715-235-0954 [email protected] Web: menomonieseniorcenter.org
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Menomonie, WI 54751
Permit No. 345
Return Service Requested
SENIOR CENTER
Shirley Doane Senior Center
2017 Board of Directors
Board President: John Wesolek
Board Vice President: Howard Lee
Board Secretary/Treasurer: Becky Berg
Backup Secretary: Julie Stratton
Joann Deml
Deb Haugrose
Jane Larsen
Ruth Potter
Bill Neverdahl
Frances Frank
Barb Welch
Muriel Wolf
Senior Center Director: Donna Collins
Asst to the Dir/Bookkeeper: Lynda Cran
Office Assistant/Server: Jennifer Steinmeyer
ADS Manager: Diane Piontek
Webmaster: Joe Hagaman
Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of
each month at 9:00 a.m. If you are interested in
attending, please let us know one week in advance.
Website: menomonieseniorcenter.org
Email address: [email protected]
Phone: 715.235.0954 Fax: 715.235.1346
Thursday, May 18, 2017 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, May 19, 2017 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Proceeds to help fund Programs and Activities at our Senior
Center.
Many new and gently used items. NO CLOTHING! SEE INSERT FOR
DETAILS
SENIOR CENTER THRIFT & COOKIE SALE
LABEL
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SPECIAL DONATIONS & MEMORIALS GIVEN TO THE SENIOR CENTER IN
APRIL 2017
NEW TABLES AND CHAIRS FUNDRAISING HUGE THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHO
ARE GENEROUSLY DONATING TOWARDS THIS EXCITING PURCHASE. WE
ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR THEIR HELP AND ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO
NEW
DINING ROOM FURNITURE
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF DUNN COUNTY
MENOMONIE SUNRISE ROTARY
Memorial Donations:
Donna Boerner
In Memory of Bill Wang
Marjorie Zielinger
In Memory of David Dierauer
Susie Douglas
Memory of Jerry Hintzman
Donations:
Shirley Edgeberg
Lois Schultz
In Honor Of George & Mary Sheppard’s 50th Anniversary
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE
DONATED ITEMS FOR OUR
THRIFT SALE ON MAY 18TH & 19TH
Don’t Miss This Concert!
2017 JOYFUL NOISE
CHOIR CONCERT MAY 23RD AT 7:00 PM
PRESENTING
THE BEATLES SONGBOOK AT THE
MENOMONIE UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH 2703 BONGEY DRIVE
FRIENDS OF THE RED CEDAR STATE
TRAIL AND HOFFMAN HILLS RECREA-
TIONAL AREA ARE LOOKING FOR
VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 2017 SEASON
ALL TALENTS ARE WELCOME
Please email
[email protected]
OR CALL 715-232-2652
to leave a message
THE SENIOR CENTER WOULD LIKE
TO START A
BOOK CLUB
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CALL
THE CENTER AT 715-235-0954
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ADULT DAY SERVICES
Your Senior Center pops popcorn at these
events in Wilson Park throughout the
summer. Come and enjoy! 2017 Schedule:
Ludington Band Concerts
June 6,13,20,27
July 4,11,18,25
August 1,8
UNITED WAY OF DUNN COUNTY’S
SPRING CARNIVAL
We all enjoyed the delicious Spaetzle at our Community
Friendship Dinner on April 19th. Thank You to Archie Abbott, Bruce
Schmiling, Rich Metzger & Stan Huftel for all their “Spaetzle
Expertise.” We are looking forward to the next spaetzle meal.
Nobody does it better!!!!!
Volunteers
needed, please
call if you can help at the
Senior Center
popcorn stand!
715-235-0954
STAY FIT THIS SUMMER YOUR SENIOR CENTER WILL BE
HOSTING STRONG BONES EXERCISE CLASSES THIS SUMMER
Strong Bones starting June 6th-
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11:00 AM only
Please note: Strong Bones will have classes un-til May 25th on
Tuesdays & Thursdays at
11 AM, 12PM and 1:30PM
WHO? Dunn County Residents
WHAT? Dunn County Free Carnival
WHEN? June 7, 2017
TIME? 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
WHERE? Dunn County Fairgrounds Games, Fun Activities, Clowns,
Entertainment, Door Prizes, Free Food, Music, Popcorn, Cotton
Candy, Caricaturists, 3M Wizards, Horse Drawn Carriage
Rides(weather permitting), Science Center
***Learn About Opportunities
In Your Community***
* All children are to be accompanied by an adult at all
times
* For more information call 715-235-3800
* Want to know more about United Way? Go
to www.uwaydunn.org
THANK YOU FOR THE SPAETZLE!!!!!!
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EASTER DINNER AT THE SENIOR CENTER WITH SPECIAL GUEST THE EASTER
BUNNY HERSELF!
THANK YOU CINDY ! YOU ARE A HONEY OF A BUNNY!
2017 Wicked Tour
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Thursday, May 18, 8 :30 a .m. -5 p .m. & Fr iday, May 19 , 8
:30 a .m. -1 2 p .m.
Shirley Doane Senior Center 141 2 Sixth Street East .
Proceeds t o he lp fund Prog rams & Activities At t he
Senior Cent er
Many New and Gently Used
Household
I tems
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Pie & Ice Cream Social Time: 4pm-6:30pm
Date: Thursday, June 1st
Cost: $7.00
MENU BBQ’s
Potato Salad Baked Beans
Homemade Pie & Ice Cream
Beverages
Proceeds will go towards a new Patio area/raised fire ring
and planters.
Sponsored by the
American Lutheran
Communities
Ladies Auxiliary 915 East Elm Avenue
Menomonie, WI
235-9041
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Cedar Bird Feeder Workshop
Two Sessions on Tuesday, May 16th
1st Session - 1pm-2pm
2nd Session - 2pm-3pm
$8.00 per person
Limit 25 people per session
Registration and payment due
by May 9th
Can’t Attend?
Kits available for sale
Please bring a Phillips Head Screw Driver
Coffee and Fruit will be provided
Hosted by Diane and Steve Piontek
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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY SENIOR CENTER DINNER
THURSDAY FRIDAY
1
Beef tips in gra-vy, Seasoned noodles, Califor-nia blend, Whole
wheat bread or roll, Chilled
peaches
2
Sloppy Joe on a bun, Lay-ered salad, Hot vegetable,
Fruit crisp
3
Hamburger Gravy Over Mashed Potatoes Scalloped Corn Salad
Dessert
4
Turkey & Swiss on wheat bread, Lettuce leaf, soup,
Cucum-bers in cream sauce, Strawber-
ry shortcake
5
Lasagna, Mixed vegetable, Breadstick,
Pears, Cookies
8
Turkey tetrazzini, Broccoli, Whole wheat bread or roll,
Orange,
Cookie
9
Beef roast & gravy, Pota-toes & car-rots, Sea-soned
peas, bread or roll, Bread pud-
ding
10
Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes Gravy Vegetable Salad Dessert
11 ST. CROIX
HOSPICE/CARE
PARTNERS FREE
LUNCH & LEARN
CHICKEN
DINNER @ THE SENIOR
CENTER CALL 235-0954
TO RESERVE
12
Spring Picnic
Buffet: ham-
burgers, Bun,
Baked beans,
Potato salad,
fruit salad,
Cheesecake
15
Mother’s Day Spe-cial: Baked ham, Scalloped pota-toes,squash
cas-serole, waldorf salad, bread or
roll, Lemon pie
16
Roast pork & gravy, Mashed pota-toes, Mixed vegetables,
bread or roll,
Fruit
17
Turkey ala King Fresh Biscuits Vegetable Salad Dessert-
Dessert
18 SENIOR
CENTER
THRIFT &
COOKIE
SALE
8:30AM-
5:00PM
25 SENIOR
CENTER
THRIFT &
COOKIE
SALE
8:30AM-
12:00PM
22
BBQ pork on a bun, Tator tots, Corn, Coleslaw, Tropical fruit
sal-
ad
23 Hamburg-er gravy, Mashed pota-toes, Glazed carrots, bread or
roll, Pud-
ding
24 Meatloaf or Ribs Mashed Potatoes, Gravy Vegetable Salad
Dessert
25
Roast Turkey, Mashed Pota-toes, Gravy Mixed Vegetable Bread or
Roll Fruit
26
Beef tips in gra-vy, noodles, Cali-fornia blend, bread or
roll,
Chilled peaches
29 Memorial Day
SENIOR CENTER CLOSED
30 Spaghetti with meat sauce,Carrotsbreadstick, Cuke salad,
Brownie
31
Hot Dishes Salad Fresh Bread Dessert
May 2017 Elderly Nutrition Program & Wednesday Senior Center
Menu subject to change ENP located at Tantara Apt’s
Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri
