Verona Senior Center...2017/09/08 · There will be great food and slushies and music by Larry Bird, one of our favorites! Let’s hope for a stellar sunny September day with lovely

September Birthday/Anniversary Party

Join us for a picnic at Harriet Park! 151 Mary Lou Street in Verona

Friday, September 15

Larry Bird will perform music from

the 60’s & 70’s to the present.

Beatles, Bo Deans, Folk Music, Country & more!

Lunch at 11:45 AM the cost is 5 dollars. (Please RSVP by 12 noon, Tues., August 12 )

Music at 12:30 PM

For lunch we will serve Jimmy John’s subs,

chips, cookie, soda, & water, plus

FREE slushies from Kona Ice!

Please bring a lawn chair!

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VOLUME 21, ISSUE 9 • SEPTEMBER 2017 • 108 PAOLI STREET • VERONA, WI 53593 • 608-845-7471

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

Special Events.....3

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

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

Games…………9

Calendar ......... 10

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

Health ......... 12-13

& Wellness

Event Pictures….14

Friendly Faces...15

Notices &

Volunteer Opp...16

Vendor Fair …...17

Groups…….18-19

Transportation...20

Community

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

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

Report

Contact………23

Information

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

September 2017

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Save the Dates

Sept. 8- Volunteer Breakfast Sept. 15- Larry Byrd Sept. 21- Trip/Eastern Wisconsin Oct. 4 - Health/Vendor Fair Oct. 6 - October Fest/ Dang-Its Oct. 20 - Mike McCloskey Oct. 31- Halloween Party Nov. 03 - Shari Sarazin the Harpist Nov. 10- Veteran's Day Event Nov. 17- Tony Rocker Dec. 01- Chili Supper/Tree Lighting Dec. 08 - Palace Theatre Dec. 15 - Old Time Fiddlers Dec. 22 - Christmas Party/Kat Trio Dec. 29 - New Years Party

Don’t miss our fun September 15 Birthday Party at

Harriet Park! There will be great food and slushies

and music by Larry Bird, one of our favorites! Let’s

hope for a stellar sunny September day with lovely

blue skies and the crisp feel of fall in the air!

Check the new “Save the Date” box on the front

page and mark your calendars for these fun activities!

The replacement of our parking lot has been

rescheduled for late spring-early summer of 2018.

Have you noticed those blue “ear” signs that you see

at the Senior Center? They are reminders that the

Senior Center has a T-coil system, which is a hearing

assistance system that works with a person’s own

hearing aids. You may have to ask your audiologist

to activate the T-coil in your hearing aid to make it

work, but that is usually a simple process. Once

activated, you either push a button or turn a tiny

knob on your hearing aid to use it. You may also

have a small hand-held remote to switch on your

T-coil. Then just sit back and enjoy better hearing

for films, speakers, and musicians! If you are already

using a special setting on your hearing aid for

telephone use, your T-coil has been activated.

You can benefit from the T-coil system even if you

don’t have a hearing aid because we have headsets

that use the same technology. We’ve also have a

mini T-coil system and microphone at the front desk

so people can hear the receptionist better. The

Verona Public Library recently installed a T-coil, so

you can take advantage of the same technology when

you visit the library. Ask staff for assistance if you

would like to learn more about the t-coil or the

headsets.

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From the Director’s Desk

TRIAD is a National program that partners with RSVP

of Dane County, law enforcement, fire, EMS departments and local business’s in providing safety resources to seniors. Every month we offer a TRIAD

presentation to help educate the senior community on topics such as scams, emergency and disaster preparedness, fire prevention and more. Our TRIAD committee is beginning to think of next year’s program

planning, and we’d love to hear from you if there is a topic you’d like to see presented here at the senior center. Want to be a part of our TRIAD committee?

We’d love to have you. The TRIAD committee meets once a month for about an hour to discuss and plan for programs promoting a safe community for seniors. If

you have any program ideas, or would like to join our committee, let me know! Speaking of TRIAD, September 22nd from 8:45-4:00 is the annual TRAID Conference at the

American Family Insurance Center. A few of the workshops offered will be tech savvy seniors, Identity theft, Outsmarting the scam artist, and drug trends

(heroin) The cost of the conference is $25. If you’d like to attend, please call RSVP of Dane County at 608-441-7897 to register.

Are you getting a lot of unwanted phone calls from numbers you don’t recognize? Add your phone number to the NO CALL LIST by calling the Wisconsin registry at 1-888-382-1222. Numbers on the WI list will

automatically be added to the Federal list. Remember, scammers don’t care about the no call list, so beware of any numbers that you do not recognize.

Hacks & Facts - Trouble falling asleep? Try the 4-7-8 technique: Inhale 4 seconds, hold it for 7 seconds, exhale for 8 seconds, and repeat (this really works!) For

a less mess breakfast, put pancake mix in a ketchup bottle. Charlie Chaplin once entered a Carlie Chaplin look-alike contest where he came in 3rd,

111,111x111,111=12345654321, and the cigarette lighter was invented before the match. And now you

know! R-E-L-A-X - Aaron Rodgers !

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Special Events

Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Friday, September 8 from 9:00-11:00 AM

Senior Center volunteers are invited to attend a special

“Thank You” breakfast with entertainment by Comedian Mitch Hencks.

Cranberry Creek will provide us with a catered breakfast including

assorted bakery items, eggs, bacon, potatoes, fruit, coffee and juice.

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Events and Activities

Verona Library Tour

Tuesday, September 5 at 10:00 AM

Come and see what new materials and

services the library has to offer. Enjoy a

short presentation, and stay for a tour of the

library! Meet at the Verona Library.

Chat and Chew

Friday, September 1 at 9:00 AM

What happens to the brain in older adults?

Is there anything that can be done to lower

the risk of Alzheimer's disease? Ryan

Dougherty, a doctoral candidate from the

UW will talk about "Exercise and brain

health in older adulthood" which will go

over brain aging, Alzheimer's disease, and the

evidence suggesting exercise is an important

component to healthy brain aging. Ryan has

been working with the Wisconsin

Alzheimer's Disease Research Center for the

past four years where he investigates the

effects of exercise delaying age-related

cognitive decline in those at risk for

developing Alzheimer's disease.

Hy-Vee Presentation:

“Nutrition for Older Adults”

Thursday, September 7 at 10:30 AM

Join Jennifer Melcher, UW Health dietetic

intern, for an engaging presentation on a

current nutrition topic for older adult health.

She'll answer questions, provide samples, and

show you that it's never too late to change

your eating habits for the better!

Bee Keeping with Jon Perkins

Monday, September 11 at 10:00 AM

September is National Honey Month! Jon

will be in to talk about various aspects of bee

keeping. He will show some short videos and

have equipment on display. Some small honey

samples will be offered. !

Lunch in the Community:

Sugar River Pizza in Verona

Tuesday, September 12 at 11:30 AM

Join our monthly “out-to-lunch bunch” at

Sugar River Pizza. Please call if you need

transportation. On this day there will be no

congregate meal served at the Senior Center.

RSVP by noon Monday, Sept. 11 at 845-7471.

Literature Lovers Book Club

Wednesday, September 13 at 12:30 PM

In September we will be reading “Hotel on

the Corner of Bitter & Sweet’’ by Jamie Ford.

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Computer Programs

COMPUTER QUESTIONS PLUS…..

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 10-11:00AM

WHAT TO DO WITH A SLOW COMPUTER Richard Bartlett will cover 9 things that you can do

to bring your slow computer back up to peak

performance. After the presentation, there’ll be time

for your questions.

Tech Time with Tim

Wednesdays, September 6 & 20

4:30/ 5:00 (Half -hour appointments)

Tim Hake will help you solve your technology-

related questions about computers, phones, and

other digital devices. Space is limited, so please call

845-7471 for an appointment.

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Great Courses: Experiencing America

Mondays 1-2:30 PM

Starting Monday, September 18

Join us for a new series from The Great Courses, “Experiencing America: A Smithsonian Tour through American History.” Dr. Richard Kurin the Smithsonian’s Under Secretary for History, Art and Culture, will present this fascinating video series.

The Golden Rules for Your Golden Years

“Retirement Readiness”

Wednesday, September 20 5:30-7:00PM

Please join us for the third installment of our educational series. Guest Speaker, Don Welch of AIG, will discuss important considerations when planning for retirement as well as options to create income from your assets. Future presentations will be held every third Wednesday and will include: Life After Retirement, Long Term Care Strategies, and Estate Planning Basics.

Fish Fry Outing at 5th Quarter

Friday, September 22 at 5:00 PM

Please meet your friends at the 5th Quarter for a fish fry! If you plan to go please RSVP to the Senior Center by Wednesday, September 20. Transportation is available thru Transit Solutions. If you plan to take the van please call the Senior Center. 845-7471. Transit van will pick you up at your home.

Fitch-Rona Community Paramedics

Monday, September 25 8:30 -10:00

Fitch-Rona's Community Paramedics are here every 4th Monday to do FREE blood pressure & medication checks, and blood sugar screens.

Acrylic Painting with Carol Ann Monday, September 25 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Painting for all abilities! Learn acrylic painting techniques in a relaxed, no- judgment atmosphere. No experience necessary! Free Counseling at the Senior Center

• Are you struggling with a change in your life? • Are you feeling sad, frustrated, discouraged, overwhelmed, or anxious? • Do you want to improve your relationships? Kim Crowell served as a Social Work intern at the Senior Center last year, and during her internship, enjoyed meeting many of you. Kim, a qualified graduate student in the UW School of Social Work, is offering free counseling this year, and would love the opportunity to be your therapist. Contact Kim via phone at 608-729-8805 or email at [email protected] to make an appointment.

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The Circle


12:30 PM

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Movie Matinees

All films are purchased through

VUDU.com. The synopses for films are

provided by VUDU.

BeautyandtheBeast!Friday,September1!12:30PM!2017,130minutes!!! The stories and characters that you love come to life in the live-action adaption of Disney's animated classic, celebrating one of the most loved tales ever told.

Going in Style


12:30 PM

2017, 97 minutes Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin team up as lifelong buddies Willie, Joe, and Al, who decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty. Desperate to pay the bills, they risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that ran off with their money.

3D Movie!!!!!!

Fantastic Beasts and

Where to Find Them

Tuesday, September 26

12:30 PM

2016, 133 minutes This movie opens in the year 1926 as Newt has just completed a global excursion to find and document an array of extraordinary creatures. While he is in New York, he gets wrapped up in an adventure with some interesting creatures.

Euchre Winners

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John Erickson (66)

Russell Pernot (62)

7/11/17

Dutch Becker (68)

Lorena Gerbitz

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7/18/17

Tom Schmidt (65)

Bucky Bogdanow

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7/25/17

John Erickson (61)

Russell Pernot (56)


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.

$1.00 per person.

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.

“500” Winners

7/13/17

Allen Hable (3380)

Bernice Hamilton

(2720)

7/20/17

Judy Hable (2700)

Bobbie Comstock

(2520)

7/27/17

Phillip Meier (2430)

Monica Dinauer (2050)

8/3/17

Monica Dinauer (2510)

Bobbie Comstock

(2470)


ACTIVITY CALENDAR September 2017 MON TUES WED THURS FRI

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�!8:45 Yoga 9:00 Chat & Chew: UW Speaker/ Brain Health No Tai Chi 12:30 Movie Beauty and the Beast

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Senior Center Closed

Happy Labor Day

�!8:45 Foot Reflexology 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Core Strength 9:30 Hometown Helpers 10:00 Library Tour 10:00 Caregivers Support Group and Club 108 10:00 Mah-Jongg 1:00 Euchre 1:00/6:00 Stamping Group No Tai Chi

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

�!8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 10:00 OTS: West Towne 10:00 MATC Painting 10:30 Hy-Vee Presentation “Nutrition for Older Adults” 12:30 Bingo 1:30 “500” 2:00 Core Strength 4:00 Line Dancing 6:00 Game Night

�!8:45 Yoga 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00-11:00 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast RSVP by Sept.. 5! 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Comedian: Mitch Hencks No Tai Chi 1:00 - 2:30 Historical Society Trip

��!8:45 Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 10:00 OTS: Target 10:00 Bee Keeping with Jon Perkins 1:00-3 Stepping On Program 1:00 Hand and Foot 12:00 Downton Abby (Final 4 Episodes) Season 6 Episodes 6, 7, 8, & 9

��!8:45 Chair Massage 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Core Strength 10:00 Mah-Jongg 10:00 Man-Talk 11:30 Lunch in the Community: Sugar River Pizza 1:00 Euchre 2:00 Tai Chi I

�!9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 9:30 Knitting 10:00 Club 108 10:00 Functional MELT 11:00 MELT 12:30 Book Club: Hotel on the

Corner of Bitter and Sweet

12:45 Bridge 1:00 Mexican Train 1:30-4:30 MATC Watercolor

��!8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 10:00 MATC Painting 10:30 Healthy Lifestyles: Shingles and the Relief 12:30 Bingo 1:30 “500” 2:00 Core Strength 3:00 Vets Group 4:00 Line Dancing 6:00 Game Night

��!8:45 Yoga 9:00 Coffee Hour 10:00 Computers w/ Rich 10:00 Tai Chi II 11:15 Tai Chi I 11:45 Birthday/Anniv Lunch: Harriet Park Jimmy Johns & Kona Ice 12:30 Larry Bird 60’s & 70’s Music

��!8:45 Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 10:00 OTS Target 10:30 Women's Group 1:00-3 Stepping On Program 1:00 Hand and Foot 1:00 - 2:30 NEW! Great Courses: “Experiencing America-A Smithsonian Tour through American History”

�!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 12:30 Card Making w/ Kate 1:00 Euchre 2:00 Tai Chi I

��!9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30 Knitting 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 10:00 Club 108 10:00 Functional MELT 11:00 MELT 12:45 Bridge 1:00 Mexican Train 1:30-4:30 MATC Watercolor 4:30/5:00 Tech time with Tim 5:30 Retirement Readiness

��!8:30 Honey, Nuts & Cars Trip 8:45 Foot Reflexology 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 10:00 Parkinson's Group 10:00 OTS: Walmart 10:00 MATC Painting 12:30 Bingo 1:30 “500” 2:00 Core Strength 4:00 Line Dancing 6:00 Game Night

��!8:45 Yoga 9:00 Coffee Hour !10:00 Tai Chi II 11:15 Tai Chi I 12:30 Movie Going in Style 5:00 Fish Fry Outing at 5th Quarter Transportation available! RSVP by noon on Thurs. Sept. 21 if you need a ride

�� 8:45 Diabetic Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 8:30-10:00 Fitchrona Paramedic/BP 10:00 OTS Target 1:00-3 Stepping On Program 1:00 Hand and Foot 1:00 Paint with Carol Ann 1:00 - 2:30 Great Courses: Experiencing America

��!8:45 Chair Massage 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Core Strength 10:00 Man -Talk 10:00 Mah-Jongg 1:00 Euchre 12:30 3D Movie: Fantastic Beast s & Where to Find Them 2:00 Tai Chi I

��!9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30 Knitting 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 10:00 Club 108 10:00 Functional MELT 11:00 MELT 12:45 Bridge 1:00 Mexican Train 1:30-4:30 MATC Watercolor

��!8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 10:00 MATC Painting 12:30 Bingo 1:30 “500” 2:00 Core Strength 4:00 Line Dancing 6:00 Game Night

�!8:45 Yoga 9:00 Coffee Hour !10:00 Tai Chi II 11:15 Tai Chi I 12:30 Movie The Circle

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


Health and Wellness

Foot Care Clinic

Mondays: September 11 & 18

Appointments begin at 8:45 AM

The cost for this popular service is $20.00,

payable to Home Health United. Please

bring two (2) towels for your own use.

Fingernails can be done at the same

appointment for an additional $10.00.

Appointment Required

Diabetic Foot Care

Monday, September 25


The cost is $28.00 per visit, payable to Home

Health United.

Please bring (2) towels.


Foot Reflexology

Tuesday, September 5, Thursday

September 21


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


Chair Massage with Gary

Tuesdays: September 12, 19, 26

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

Required

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

Barbara does blood pressure and blood

sugar checks, weight checks, and informal

discussions of your health and nutritional

goals and concerns.

This is a “drop-in” service. There is no

charge, and appointments are not

required!

Health Bits from Nurse Barbara

September brings preparation for “back

to school” and updating immunizations. It is

important for the senior population as well

as the youngsters. Some important vac-

cinations for adults to be aware of are:

Pneumococcal (Pneumonia); Shingles;

Hepatitis A&B; Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td); and

Influenza (Flu).

SAVE THE DATE

The flu shot is scheduled to be given

at the Verona Senior Center on

October 5th, 2017, from 9 to 12.

There are not many reasons to avoid

receiving the flu vaccine. But, if you have any

concerns, contact your care provider before

getting the vaccine. Statistics have shown

that last year’s flu vaccine was very effective

in preventing serious flu symptoms!

September 14, at 10:30, we will

resume our Healthy Lifestyles

program. This month I will present a

program on Shingles and relief after the

virus subsides. Please come and join in the

program and discussion. The Healthy

Lifestyles group has been getting larger and

we have great audience participation. Please

come. I welcome your feedback!

Nurse Barb

All Exercise Classes are $5 unless specified.


Health and Wellness

Keeping Fit

No Class Monday, September 4

Mondays at 8:45 AM

Thursdays at 8:45 AM

Functional Fitness MELT CLASS:

Wednesdays: 10:00 AM

MELT Class:

Wednesdays: 11:00 AM !Core Strength : FREE CLASS

Tuesdays at 9:00AM

Thursdays at 2:00PM

Line Dancing

Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 PM

Chair Yoga

Thursdays at 9:50 AM

Yoga

Fridays at 8:45 AM

Tai Chi

No Class September 1, 5, and 8.

Tuesdays

2:00 PM Level 1

Fridays

10:00 AM Level II

11:15 AM Level I

For more information on any of these

exercise classes please refer to the

Verona Senior Center Website:

veronaactiveadults.org

August Above 90’s Celebration


1st Row: Cleo Hoffman, Dorothy Kaltenberg, Annabel Brubaker, Fran Kocal, Helen Krohn, Rose DePietro

2nd Row: Leo Schwanz, Dutch Becker, Alfred Gerbitz, Lorena Gerbitz, Esther Hanson, Richard Hanson

Lillian Flesch, Jack Flesch, Caryl Flesch Fran Kocal, Alyce Kocal

Rose DePietro and Family Sound Factory: Barber Shop Quartet

Friendly Faces

Greetings all,

My name is Caryl Flesch, the second child of

Harland and Caryl Farrell, the wife of Jack

Flesch. I was born in the Stoughton Hospital

and spent the first month of my life there till

they sent me home. I grew up on the family

farm on Bell Brook Road. My first 7 years of

education was at the Oak Grove School. I

graduated from Belleville. I went one year at

Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, then 3 years

at Madison College with an Associate's degree

in Marketing and Accounting. I lived with my

parents until 1980. Then I bought my first

house in 1984. I got married in 1988. In 2004

we had Jim Coons build our retirement home

in the Meister sub division of the West Ridge

Neighborhood, (AKA far west side of Verona).

Jack retired in 2008. I retired in 2011 after 36

years, 6months, and 23 days of state service,

shortly after Governor Walker took office and

implemented Act 10 on March 13, 2011.

I have been taking exercise classes at the

Verona Senior Center since Capitol Physical

Therapy Clinic held evening classes.

I stared volunteering for Verona Senior Center

when Mary Sturtevant asked for help

decorating for special events at Verona Senior

Center. I started taking care of the Serenity

Garden in July 2013. The garden had wilted so

badly that first summer! Chris Nye signed me

up for RSVP and consulted with me on anything

to do with the garden. I have been keeping

track of the indoor plants for the last couple of

years.

Clara Anderson asked me to help with serving

meals and I also installed the lights on the

ceiling in the Exercise Room. I'm here for

massage and Tai Chi on Tuesdays. Wednesdays

for MELT class and Thursdays I'm here all day. I

go to Shannon's Keeping Fit Class, Coffee

Hour, serve lunch, CORE at 2PM, and then I

work outside until the mosquitoes drive me

away. I love Fridays too with the ice cream

socials, movies, and Tai Chi. You may recognize

me better with my coveralls, goggles, a big hat,

face mask, and headphones. Either way it is nice

to see all of you enjoying the Verona Senior

Center. Walk out the Trailside door sometime

to see where I spend my time. This year with

all the rain and wind the garden is a little

overgrown. :)



Notices

Chronicle Information

The Chronicle is available for free pick up at

Verona Senior Center, Verona Public Library,

Verona City Hall, and Miller’s Grocery Store.

If you would like to have it mailed directly

to your home, stop by the front desk and fill

out a subscription form. The cost for

mailing is $15/year.

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

CENTER card, please stop at the front desk

and we will gladly make one for you.

Front Desk Volunteers Are Needed!

Do you like to answer phones, always greet

others with a smile, and have basic computer

skills? Then join the friendly group of

volunteer receptionists at the Senior

Center’s front desk. Please call Alasa Wiest

845-7471 for details.

Volunteers Needed for the Board

The Friends of the Verona Senior Center are

looking for more Board Members. If this is

of interest to you, please call 845-7471 and

leave your name & contact information at

the reception desk and a board member will

return your call.

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

Mark your calendar!

Vendor Fair and Flu Clinic, Thursday October 4

9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Free Vision Screening ! Free Blood Pressure Checks ! Free Massages

Flu Shots Available from Sam's Club Pharmacy

This is a Health and Wellness event that you will not want to miss! We will have over

30 vendors at the Verona Senior Center on this day. You’ll find a wealth of resources and

information on many interesting and important topics. Many of the vendors you enjoyed

visiting with last year will be returning, and we’ll have some new ones for you to see also!

October Vendor Fair and Flu Clinic

located in

Verona and Mt. Horeb

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Senior Apartments

Where Verona’s Most Active Seniors Live

One & two bedroom Apartment homes Daily activities and the best

neighbors in town!

Call 845-5561 to schedule your personal tour

*Income restrictions apply, must be 55+

*Professionally managed by Oakbrook Corp.

THE INSURANCE CENTER

Steve Runde, Account Representative

LIFE - HEALTH - DISABILITY - SENIOR PLANS

17 Applegate Court, Ste. 200, Madison Phone: 608-273-3855

Cell: 608-220-3908

Caregivers Support Group 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 10:00 AM All caregivers or former caregivers are

welcome! No RSVP required.

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.

Weight Watchers

Tuesdays at 5:30 PM

Weigh-in is at 5:00 PM For more information please contact the

Verona Senior Center 845-7471.

AA Meetings Thursdays at 1:00 PM

Senior AA meetings are held weekly in the Health Room for anyone who wishes to attend. All meetings are strictly confidential.

Parkinson’s Group Notice: Switching to the 3rd Thursday at 10:00 AM

This month we will be hearing from Gary RPh., at Hometown Pharmacy in Verona on Parkinson's medications and their effects.


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

Women's Group 3rd Monday at 10:30 AM.

In September we will be having a Potpourri - a free form discussion - made even better by having chocolate fondue!

Man - Talk

2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 10:00 AM Hey guys - come on in and join other

men for conversation and refreshments. Bring your ideas to share with the group.

Veterans Group

2nd Thursday, at 3:00 PM All are welcome!

Verona Hometown Helpers

1st Tuesday every month at 9:30 AM The Hometown Helpers are part of the

RSVP Group Projects program. They makes mittens, hats, scarves and other

items requested by area organizations for those in need. Questions? Call Mary

Schmelzer at 310-7280.

Healthy Lifestyles Thursday, September 14 at 10:30AM

This month we will talk about shingles and the relief after the virus subsides.

Card Making with Kate

Tuesday, September 19 at 12:30 PM

Join Katie Johnson with Stampin’ Up for

card making. The cost of the class is $10.

Please RSVP by Monday, August 14 to

Katie Johnson: [email protected]

GROUPS

Verona Stampers Group

1st Tuesday of the month at 1:00/6:00

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.

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Transportation

RSVP Medical Appointment

Transportation

To arrange transportation to medical

appointments outside of Verona, please:

• Call at least 2-3 working days in advance. • Riders must be able to get in & out of a

passenger car on their own. • Every effort will be made to find a

volunteer driver for 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 allow the volunteer

driver to assist others who need a ride.

Senior Transportation in Verona

Low-cost transportation for Verona seniors:

• Rides are available Monday-Friday.

• The bus runs from 10 AM-1:30 PM.

• The bus has a lift for walkers/wheelchairs.

• Riders must be City of Verona residents.

• Two stops maximum per person per trip.

• Suggested Donation:

Rides to the Senior Center - $1

Rides to other Verona destinations - $2

• Please pay the van driver directly.

• On Wednesdays, please note that

only the following rides are available:

-To the Senior Center for lunch or to

see the nurse.

-To Miller’s Grocery Store.

Out-of- Town Shopping

Suggested Donation:

$4.00 Roundtrip to Madison

$2.00 Roundtrip in Verona

10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Every Monday in September : Target

Thursday, September 7 : West Towne

Tuesday, September 19: Hy-Vee/Aldi

Thursday, September 21: Walmart

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.

Please call 845-7471 by NOON the

day before to schedule your ride!

NEW PILOT PROGRAM!

Dane County is expanding our transportation

services. Effective Aug. 28:

• The bus will run until 2:30 PM Mon. - Fri.

• We will have a second bus for out-of-town

shopping. We’ll go to Target on Monday

Aug. 28. Where else would you like to go? • We will have a special event bus once a

month. How does a Friday Night Fish Fry

outing on Friday Sept. 22 sound?? Let’s go!


Events in the Community

Verona Historical Society

“Goodbye, Gordan School”

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Badger Prairie Needs Network

Community Meals

No meals September 2, 30

Badger Prairie offers FREE meals on

Saturdays. Meals run from 11:30 AM-

1:00 PM. All are welcome!

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 Area

School district, and you can go once a month.

They have an awesome selection of food —

many donations are 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: 10 AM-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).


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.

Well Wishes:

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THANK YOU!

Did You Know? The Friends of Verona Senior

Center support the programs and services of the

Verona Senior Center, continuing a long standing

tradition that originated with the Verona Area Active

Adults (VAAA). The Friends group is an advisory

board. They provide helpful input, organize our

fundraisers, and provide financial support for the

musicians at the monthly birthday & anniversary

party. They also provide the snacks for the Coffee

Hour, Veterans Group, Caregivers Group, Parkin-

son’s Group, and more. The Friends support special

projects like the new intergenerational music pro-

gram, which will make attending Madison Symphony

Orchestra performances possible for seniors who

could not otherwise afford it. The support we

receive from the Friends groups is over and above

the city’s budget for the Senior Center. We are very

grateful for the Friends help in making the Senior

Center a better place. Thank you!

Many Thanks to Our Program Sponsors:

Culver’s – Birthday Coupon Cards

5th 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 choose to designate a specific use for

your gift, such as the nutrition program, musical pro-

grams, Veterans group, Club 108, or Helping Hands, a

fund that provides short-term emergency support to sen-

iors in need. If you do not designate a specific use for

your gift, the Friends group will use your gift where they

feel the need is greatest. Again, many thanks!


Contact Information

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] Nurse, Barbara Rasmussen [email protected] Nutrition Coordinator, Cindy Martin Transportation provided by

Transit Solutions & RSVP Volunteer Drivers

Friends of Verona Senior Center Board

of Directors

President, Louis Eifert

Treasurer, Mary Hinner

Secretary, Virginia Peterson

Member, Bill LaBerge

Member, Sally Matts Healy

Member, Pat Eggen

Member, Alyce Kocal If you would like to contact a Board Member, please call the Senior Center at 845-7471. Verona Senior Citizens Commission

Chairperson, Brad Stiner ..................... 845-6004 Luke Diaz ................................................ 616-9459 Mac McGilvray ....................................... 220-2858 Non-Voting:

Louis Eifert, Friends President Mary Hanson, Senior Center Director

The Verona Senior Center is accredited by the Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers.

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