What a crazy time we are living through. Sure you all agree and I really don’t think there is an adjective worthy of de-scribing the Coronavirus Pandemic.

The center is of course still closed, and since I could not find a crystal ball on Amazon I can not say at this point when it will safely reopen. One thing I know for sure is it will HAVE to be SAFE, because that is all that matters.

I miss all of you wonderful people coming together to do things you enjoy, filling your time with productive social ac-tivities. And we will get back together again but it is im-portant to be patient and choose what matters, our safety.

I have talked to some of you and find it interesting how you are filling your time. My favorite is being outdoors, walking, or just sitting and taking in the fresh springtime air. It is such a lovely time of year and it’s wonderful that we have the environment to use to refresh and renew.

It seems like the measures we are all taking to stop the spread of the virus are working. We have not had any recent new cases in our county and hopefully that will continue to remain the same. I find it comforting to look at this and oth-er positive results of our isolation. We will always remember how much we miss each other and hopefully realize what really matters in life. That is, that we need each other, fami-ly, friends, community and Our Senior Center. We are blessed people and it’s important we never forget it!

May you all continue the good job staying safe and well. We really will get through this and possibly even have a greater appreciation of our active lives and those that are in it.

Happy Mother’s Day,

Donna

Please Note: Chair Yoga, Tai Chi & Walking In Gym SUSPENDED UNTIL SENIOR CENTER RE-OPENS AND SAFE

GROUP GATHERINGS ARE ALLOWED. See Insert

Strong Bodies , Basic and Advanced & Zumba Gold ALL MAYO SPONSORED EXERCISE PROGRAMS SUSPENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER WHEN THE ENVORON-MENT WILL BE EVALUATED FOR SAFE GATHERINGS AT THAT TIME.

SHIRLEY DOANE

SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER

May 2020

1412 Sixth Street E • Menomonie, WI 54751 • Phone 715.235.0954 • www.menomonieseniorcenter.org

TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO THE COVID-19 VIRUS LIKE US ON FACEBOOK

Jean Fuhrman

Mickey Beguhn

Pinckney & Susan Hall

Jack Ubel

Ann Close

Patricia Crepas*

Richard Sharbono*

Thank You to our members who have renewed their Membership or Joined the Center in April, 2020 593 Paid to date *Denotes New Members - WELCOME!!!!

Friendly reminder-If you have not already renewed your

2020 Senior Center membership Please RenewToday! Thank You!

Memorials & Donations

Program & Activity Notices

NEW-Word Search Puzzle

Senior Center Tours

Spaghetti Feed 2020

Senior Health & Fitness Day

Meals on Wheels May Menu

CHIPPEWA VALLEY LEARNING

IN RETIREMENT’S SPRING & FALL 2020

SESSIONS ARE CANCELED

DUE TO THE COVID19 PANDEMIC.

THE WELL BEING OF THEIR MANY

MEMBERS IS HIGHLY VALUED, RESULT-

ING IN THIS DIFFICULT DECISION.

CVLR IS LOOKING FORWARD TO

AN EXCITING

SPRING 2021 SESSION

Note from the Director

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A Note From: Mary

Hello everyone!

Hope you are doing well during this challenging time we are

in. I've been keeping busy around the yard and doing some

house keeping. I'm bored as I'm sure you are too.

Can't wait to get back and see everyone! Miss you all!

Stay safe, we will be together again soon!

Mary

Article written by: Lynda Cran

Hi Everyone! Needless to say I miss all of you. We are in week six since the building was closed, because of this Covid 19 pan-

demic. I certainly hope you are taking this situation seriously and are "Staying Home and Staying Safe." If you are going out to buy groceries, please, please, wear a mask to protect yourself and safe distance from others—six feet apart. You are "Our Most Precious Asset" at the center, so please take care of yourself. I don't mind telling you I am bored to tears, so it will be great to see you all again. Hopefully soon. Remember you are loved. Thanks and God Bless. Lynda

A Note From: Shari

Today is April 15 and as I’m writing this note of encourage-

ment to ‘YOU’ – every one of you that makes up the ‘WE’ of

the Senior Center.

I’m going to share my personal experience with this uninvit-

ed isolation… The first week it felt good to sit around and

not even get dressed until 10 in the morning, or maybe even

later some days. The second week I really started to get

antsy and I cleaned cupboards, and by the third week I want-

ed to pull my hair out and we changed furniture around! But

as time keeps crawling by – I just miss the family (who is call-

ing more often), my friends, which includes all of you that

makes up the senior center.

It has never been as clear to me as it is right now, that the

Senior Center is THE PEOPLE not the building. The building right now is a cold, dark

place with no life in it. YOU, my friends, bring the LIFE and the WARMTH into this

building.

We will get through this – and we will come back together, and I believe that we will be

forever changed in ways that strengthens the goodness of each and every ONE of US!

It’s not ME, it’s not YOU…it’s got to be WE!

I miss you!! Love, Shari

VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER OF THE MONTH BILL NEVERDAHL

Bill is a valued member on the Senior Center’s Board of Directors. In his sixth year of service he has contributed greatly with his knowledge and giving of his time with audits, events and projects. Born and raised in Menomonie, Bill attended grade school at the-Coddington School which is now the Leisure Services building and home of the Senior Center. He is a graduate of Stout an Army Veteran where he spent two years teaching electronics. Following military service, Bill worked in education, teaching in Appleton

and Two Rivers Wis. In 1967 he was employed as director of the Menomonie Vocational and Adult School. Later he helped form The District One Technical College District which now is renamed The Chippewa Valley Technical College. Bill served there as vice president for continuing education and re-tired at that position. In the early 90,s he was elected to the presidency of the Wisconsin Vocational and Adult Education Assoc. Bill’s other community services include the Menomonie City Council, the Me-nomonie Airport Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Disabled and Elderly Transporta-tion Board. Thank you Bill from all of us at the Senior Center for your service here at the center. You are greatly appreciated. And we love your wonderful sense of humor too! It’s always a pleasure!

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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

Jim Bade ..................... 9

AnnMaria Hanson ..... 9

Marvin Kufahl ............ 9

Sharon Eisenhuth .... 11

Vivian Erickson ........ 11

Kathy Werner ......... 11

Larry Wiatr ............. 12

Bill Harmon ............. 12

Diane Light .............. 13

Luann Dallman ........ 13

Nancy Davis ............. 13

Yvonne Vaughn ....... 13

Rod Bahr .................. 14

Rosella Blakley ........ 14

Judy Burns ............... 14

Pete Hovind ............. 14

Bunny Kinney .......... 14

Mickey Wolfe .......... 14

Margaret Hastings .. 15

Norman Slaymaker...... 15

Sandy Weber........... 15

Julia Gauvin .............. 16

Sherry Nimmo ........ 16

Ron Melick ............... 16

Jan Traxler ............... 16

Jerry Traxler ............ 16

Coral Sinex .............. 17

Mary Buckley ........... 18

Barbara Giesking .... 18

Ann Larson .............. 18

Lynn Fekete ............. 19

Mary Richardson ...... 19

Marilyn Dehnert ...... 19

Dale Seppa ............... 19

Wayne Thibado ....... 19

Robert Barber .......... 20

Mike Bush ................. 20

Rick Jenson ............... 20

Cheryl Ninneman .... 20

Leo Vipond ............... 21

Jan Harvey ................ 21

Betty Lou Fuhrman ..... 21

Barb Stearns ............ 21

Pat Burridge ............. 22

Mary Busalacchi ....... 22

Bonnie Johnson ........ 23

Aleta Millin ............... 24

Debbie Sinz .............. 24

Elizabeth Robinson ...... 24

Sandy Traun ............. 24

Beth Jacobs............... 24

Gloriene Wahl ......... 24

Marian Ellison ........... 25

Pete Edstrom ........... 25

Tom Harris .............. 25

Ron Welsch .............. 25

Jeanne Rothaupt ...... 26

Dixie Chermack....... 26

Marlene Evan ........... 26

Scott Kingzett.......... 26

Dorothy Skillings ..... 26

Bob Dahlke .............. 27

Ralph Fort ................ 27

Opal Thibado ........... 27

Jill Smith ................... 27

Wayne Johnson ........ 28

Rocky Kizer .............. 28

Gladys Waller .......... 28

Carol Sorsoleil ......... 29

Cheryl Welch ........... 29

Rita Donicht ............. 30

Lynn Hayden ............ 30

Jan Motlock .............. 30

Mary Budd ................ 31

Carlyle Gilbertson ....... 31

Judy Harmon............ 31

David Wynveen ....... 31

A SPECIAL INVITATION TO: 2019 Senior Center Volunteers

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner

IF YOU HAVE VOLUNTEERED DURING 2019 at any of our many events, activities or programs, you are cordially invited to a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, as our thanks to you, because you do make a difference in the lives of the seniors that your giving reaches out to. RSVP will be requested. We will honor you with a delicious meal when it is safe to do so!

Current Rescheduled Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020 11:45 a.m.

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

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Rescheduled from May 17th to October 8th

SENIOR CENTER TEMPORARILY CLOSED

1412 6th Street East Menomonie, WI 54751

715-235-0954 seniors@wwt.net Web: menomonieseniorcenter.org

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage Paid

Menomonie, WI 54751

Permit No. 345

Return Service Requested

SENIOR CENTER

Foot & Nail Clinic

The Foot Clinic will be resume at the Senior Center as soon

as it is safe to do so. Fee: $18 per person

Nurses: Arby Brown, LPN, & Lavern Werner, LPN,

Ruth Potter, RN, Backup Nurse

Mickey Wolfe ,Volunteer foot care assistant

LABEL

Shirley Doane Senior Center 2020 Board of Directors

Board President: Howard Lee

Board Vice President: Fran Frank

Board Secretary/Treasurer: Tina Tharp

Backup Secretary: Karen Martinson

Board Treasurer: Bonnie Christianson

Bill Neverdahl

Muriel Wolf

Julie Stratton

Mickey Wolfe

Jo Gust

Rosalie Werner

Senior Center Director: Donna Collins

Asst to the Dir/Bookkeeper: Lynda Cran

Office Assistant/ Shari Homstad

ADS Manager: Mary Van Norman

Webmaster: Joe Hagaman

Board meetings are currently being held

virtually the second Tuesday of each month

at 9:00 a.m. If you are interested in Joining a

meeting please let us know one week

in advance.

Website: menomonieseniorcenter.org

Email address: seniors@wwt.net

Phone: 715.235.0954 Fax: 715.235.1346

AARP

DRIVING CLASSES

@ The Senior Center

Rescheduled this class from

May 13th to the fall of 2020

Check your June

newsletter for details

Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s

Support Group

Will resume on the 3rd

Wednesday of the month

when it is safe to do so. Questions call Lynn Shaffer

at 232-4006

Our House Lunch and Learn Will not be held on Thursday May 21st. Watch your

future Newsletters for rescheduled date

SPECIAL DONATIONS & MEMORIALS GIVEN TO THE SENIOR CENTER IN APRIL 2020

Memorial Donations:

Jan Pesik-Herriges

In Memory of George Pesik

Jane Larsen

In Memory of Tom Larsen Designated for Spaghetti Feed

Check your June Newsletter for updates on resuming Chair Yoga, Tai Chi & Walking in the Gym This Summer.

Please Note: Chair Yoga Increase-$3.00 per class/members No Mayo Strong Bodies or Zumba this summer

Donations: Bill Neverdahl

Tiiu Feirn

for Spaghetti Feed

Susan & Pinckney Hall

Howard & Charlotte Lee

New Life Lutheran Church

Thrivent Financial

Wisconsin Health Literacy

Rescheduled from May 7th to September, 2020 Check your June Newsletter for details!

Learn ways to search for reliable health information online at this Interesting and Free program!

Sponsored by: Wisconsin Health Literacy, Menomonie Public Library and The Shirley Doane Senior Center

EMBROIDERY EXPLORATIONS FOR SENIORS Will Reschedule it’s last two sessions when the Senior Center reopens.

Works will be displayed the Menomonie Public Library in October. See your June Newsletter for update!

27TH NATIONAL HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY

2020 VIRTUAL EVENT

WEDNESDAY MAY 27TH

Join in to celebrate the nation’s largest health and wellness event.

For more information email info@fitnessday.com

Or on the Web www.fitnessday.com

2020 SPAGHETTI FEED TAKE-OUT EVENT

Thank you to everyone who ordered our Spaghetti Feed Take-Out meals. You made it a huge success!

See your June newsletter for pictures of our FIRST-EVER totally take out meal. It was delicious, but we missed the pleasure of dining with you! If you missed the meal

or want to enjoy again, we will be serving Spaghetti (No balls) at one of our

“Reunion Wednesday Community Friendship Meals” when the Senior Center reopens.

Watch your upcoming menus in your monthly newsletters!

AND THAT’S “NO BULL!”

Howard Lee & Hans Timper ringed a yearling

Limousin bull in April. A copper/bronze bull ring

was used & it was approximately 3” in diameter.

A bull ring is used as a safety device if it becomes

necessary to control the bull. The bull ring is

placed through the nasal septum at the middle of

the noise. This septum is a very sensitive area, so a

tug on the bull ring will help control the animal, if

needed.

Hans has been raising Limousin beef cattle for 40+

years & have had as many as 25 cows, but now has

12 cows. Calves are born in the spring (April &

May). A few calves are shipped for auction at Cen-

tral Livestock Association (Zumbrota, MN) in the

fall, a few during the winter, & several are kept as

replacements yearly.

Typically, he uses 2 bulls for breeding purposes.

The bulls are normally 2 years and 1 year old in

April. They each have a ring in the nose. He rings

the bull when he is 1 year old and sells him when

he is 2 1/2 years old (fall of year). My experience is that a 2 year old bull Is normally not a prob-

lem, but can be a problem occasionally. I have only had 1 problem bull during all my years raising

beef cattle. That was 3 years ago. The bull was over protective of the cows and he would go out

of his way to attack a person. He was out of control and not afraid of anything. Nobody was able

to walk in the pasture that summer. I shipped the bull the end of October that year after breed-

ing season. It is better to be “safe than sorry” when dealing with bulls.

Over The River and Through the Woods @ the Heyde Center Thursday September 17th

10:30 AM—5:00 PM This fun day trip to the Heyde Center in Chippewa Falls is

one not to miss. Lunch is included, A Full Italian Spread catered by “Catering Bye Design,” will

set the stage for the delightful play Over The River and Through the Woods. It is a touching

performance about Inter-generational Relationships, deep familial love and the

inevitable heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow.

All Tours Include Senior Center Director & Snacks

*Snacks are provided courtesy of American Lutheran Communities, Menomonie, WI Thank You!!

Music Man Wednesday, July 22 2020

8:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m. @ Chanhassen Dinner Theater Don’t miss this classic all-American musical for every generation! A delicious lunch is included at the fabulous Chanhassen Dinner Theater!

Tuesday August 4, 2020 10:00a.m.- 5:30p.m.

SAINT PAUL SAINTS vs Milwaukee Milkmen Summertime must include a trip to the ballpark! Enjoy an afternoon at

CHS Field in SHADY SEATS right behind homeplate! Trip includes $20 in “Saints Bucks” for lunch, bus & tickets to the game. You’ll enjoy this ballfield , it is always a lot of fun!

FALL COLOR TOUR AND CHRISTMAS TOUR COMING SOON- WATCH YOUR JUNE NEWSLETTER FOR DETAILS!

2020 Day Tours PLEASE NOTE: FULL REFUNDS WILL BE MADE

IF DAY TRIPS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. SIGN UP TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SEATS !

1412 Sixth Street E • Menomonie • 715.235.0954 All profits go towards the Senior Center of Menomonie.

Sunday, February 2, 2020 9:00a.m.– 6:00 p.m. This is the Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show At the State Theatre In

the Twin Cities

Wednesday, June 17, 2020 9:30 a.m.—5:00 p.m.

What better way to enjoy the warmer weather than to take in a major league Ball Game? Whether you are a Twins Fan or

a Brewers Fan this will be a delightful day at fabulous Target Field.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

Please Note Be-low are NOT

SENIOR CENTER MEALS

THURSDAY FRIDAY

1 Baked fish with lemon but-ter sauce, Pota-to salad, Baked beans, Wheat bread, Fruit fluff dessert

4 Roast turkey, Homemade mashed potatoes with gravy, Brussel sprouts, Dinner roll, Fresh fruit

5 Cabbage and beef casserole, Carrots with parsley, Frost-ed pumpkin bar

6 Smoked shredded pork, Cheesy hash browns, Baked beans, Wheat bread, Fruited gelatin

7 Meat lasagna, Mixed green salad, Garlic bread, Melon medley

8 Country fried steak, Pan fried potatoes, Broc-coli,Blueberry crisp

11 Hamburger gravy, Home-made mashed potatoes, Riviera blend vegeta-bles, Wheat bread, Chilled pears

12 Marinated chicken breast, Herbed red po-tatoes, Carrots w/parsley, Pound cake with fruit top-ping

13 Sliced baked ham, Scalloped potatoes, Per-fect pinto beans, Wheat bread, Pineap-ple tidbits

14 BBQ meat-loaf, Seasoned mashed pota-toes, Creamy coleslaw, Pumpkin bread

15 Breaded baked cod, Baked potato, Romaine and onion salad, Wheat bread, Fresh fruit in season

18 Swiss steak with tomatoes, Buttered new po-tatoes, Spinach salad, Cookie, Fresh banana

19 Cornflake chicken, Boiled potato with gravy, Sea-soned green beans, Blue-berry streusel bars

20 Roast beef, Homemade mashed pota-toes with brown gravy, Garden blend vegeta-bles, Roll, Fruit cup

21 Barbecued spareribs, Baked beans, Potato wedges, Wheat bread, Applesauce

22 Baked salm-on steak with lemon butter sauce, Home-made hash brown pota-toes, Carrots, Bread, Fruited gelatin

25

MEAL SITES CLOSED

26 Salisbury steak, Home-made mashed potatoes with brown gravy, Italian green beans, Rhu-barb crumble

27 Barbecue glazed chicken, Baked beans, Carrot and rai-sin salad, Strawberry shortcake

28 Pork cut-let,Bread stuff-ing, Mixed veg-etables, Apple crisp w/ whipped top-ping

29 Breaded baked cod, Baked potato, Broccoli, Raisin cream bar

May 2020 Elderly Nutrition Program Meals On Wheels Only

NO CONGREGATE DINING OR WEDNESDAY SENIOR CENTER MEALS Menu Subject to Change during the COVID 19 Quarantine