A Publication of the DeForest Area Community and Senior Center The Scoop Volume 40 Issue 10 October 2014 The Cornerstone of the Community serving DeForest, Windsor, and Vienna Our Mission Statement We are a cooperative inter-municipal Community and Senior Center providing area residents a welcoming place to meet, participate and volunteer while promoting independence, self-reliance and well-being for older adults and their families. Inside This Issue Services...............................2 Van Schedule.......................3 Nutrition..............................4 Menu...................................5 Case Management ………….. 6 Senior Wellness and Resource Fair - Flu Shots Home Health United will provide flu shots at a walk-in clinic during our annual Senior Wellness and Resource Fair on Friday, October 3rd from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The cost for a flu shot is $31; the cost for FluMist is $33. Home Health United will accept Medicare Part B, cash, checks, or Visa/ MasterCard for payment for the vaccine. Please bring ALL your Medicare/ insurance cards and a photo identification card with you to the clinic. A receipt will be provided if needed to submit for possible reimbursement from their insurance or flex-account provider. In addition to the flu clinic the following businesses will have informational exhibits featuring services for seniors at the Fair: The DeForest Area Public Library; Bakke Chiropractic, Senior Helpers; Ryan Funeral Home; DeForest Area Fire & EMS; Safe Communities, Parkside Assisted Living; Medigap Helpline; Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC); We Care Senior Care, Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, Weiler & Glenn, LLC, Williamstown Bay-DeForest Apartments; Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP); Lodi Good Samaritan, Essential Family Vision, Artisan Assisted Living, Lighthouse of Sun Prairie and Comfort Keepers. Programs.............................7 Calendar...........................8-9 Recognitions......................10 Parking is available next door in the UW Health parking lot if the Center lot is full. Thank you UW Medical Foundation. Volunteering & Peer Laughter and Joy as we Age Presentation Support…………………………11 Happiness, Positivity, Joy, Laughter….these are things that are very powerful to our physical and emotional well-being. Come share some laughs and learn how to have more happiness in your life on Tuesday, October 21st at 12:00 p.m. Pam VanKampen, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Dietitian from the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources will be the presenter. “If you can’t stand in the center of joy, see if you can stand a little closer to it.” Divya Epstein-Lubow. Activities.......................12-13 Travel.................................14 Evenings/Weekends...........15 Veteran Support Group This group will meet at The DeForest Area Community and Senior Center on Thursday, October 16th 10:30 — 11:30 a.m. This group is for Veteran Socialization and Support, as well as education on issues affecting vets. The camaraderie and the sharing are important as well as being a resource to one another. Service periods span many years and include all 4 branches of the military. The group will be facilitated by a Social Worker that is also a veteran. Some meetings will have resource handouts, as well as guest speakers. If you are interested, please contact Sue. Find information on the new Voter ID laws on page 6. Services Page 2 Case Management   Information, education, assistance, and referral services are provided by social work staff for area residents ages 60+ living in DeForest, Windsor, or Vienna. Home visits are scheduled as needed. All services are provided confidentially. To make an appointment: last name A-K call Natalie; last name L-Z call Roxane. Social workers provide information on a range of topics including: long-term care; financial benefits; housing options; Medicare and Senior Care benefits; Peer Support; home chores; personal care services; care giving tools; and information regarding health and mental health issues. Congregate Lunch    Van transport is available to the Center, aquatic exercise, in-town shopping, and other selected locations; see van guidelines and schedule on page 3. For persons over 60 years of age, ride requests are available for medical and medically-related appointments in Dane County on a donation basis to RSVP. Call the center for requests at least 3 days ahead. Call Mary at the Center to discuss eligibility requirements. RSVP volunteer drivers provide the rides. Food Distribution  Every Tuesday at 10:30 AM Fingernail & Foot Care      Home delivered meals are available for homebound residents who meet guidelines set by the Dane County Nutrition Program. See menu on page 5. Call the Center to talk about meal options. Medical equipment including wheelchairs, walkers, toilet risers, and reachers is available for loan to area residents.  Thanks to the Deforest Area Foundation, Inc. for the computers.  Available to area seniors for internet, e-mail, and basic computing during Center business hours. Computer lessons available, see calendar on pages 8-9. Sharing Cupboard  The Sharing Cupboard is located to the left of the fireplace in the Fireplace Room. Please feel free to share by giving what you do not use or receiving what you can use. Please bring donated items to the front desk. Loan Library - a variety of books, videos, and DVDs are offered. Books are owned by the Center and are also provided by the Dane County Library Service. Large print books are available. Homebound Book Delivery monthly delivery of books, music, and movies are offered by the DeForest Area Public Library and the DeForest Rotary Club. Senior Computer Station - Adaptive Equipment  Appointments are scheduled the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wednesday and 2nd Friday of each month by Home Health United Nursing Services. Foot care $20. Fingernail care $10. Diabetic Foot Care is 2 times every month. Next clinic dates are Thursday, October 16th and 23rd. $28 fee. Library - Home Delivered Meals - Transportation  Lunch is served Monday Friday at 11:30 a.m. (holidays are excluded). Reserve or cancel your meal before 1:00 pm the weekday before or a week ahead for special days. See menu on page 5. The total cost to provide a meal for you is $7.50. Those ages 60 and over are encouraged to contribute a minimum of $4.00 toward the full cost of the meal, based on all they can afford. Those under 60 years old are always welcome to join us for lunch at the full cost. October 2014 Health Screening  1st and 3rd Wednesdays in October. Walk-ins welcome. $1 cost share for a blood sugar test; no cost for blood pressure checks. United Way 2-1-1 Plus Site The Center serves as a 2-1-1 Plus Site for United Way of Dane County. By calling 2-1-1, you can get help for yourself, your family, and your loved ones and gain access to hundreds of community resources. A private room is available at the Center on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. for you to use. The Scoop Van Schedule Page 3 October Van Schedule Shopping is Good For You Shopping is a daily life activity that can stimulate cognitive processes, provide physical benefits, and function as a leisure pursuit that promotes social engagement. This simple, daily activity may be a strong factor in quality of life for seniors who may not be as active or physically well as their counterparts. Older adults who shop regularly may actually live longer than those who do not. One study of more than 1800 individuals aged 65 or over showed that participants who shopped every day, particularly men, had a 27% lower risk of death than those who did not. Researchers reason that it is possible that the physical activity (walking) involved in shopping, the opportunity for these older individuals to buy food and make buying decisions that positively affected good diet and health, and the social interaction may be key components of this decrease risk. (Source: Comfort Keepers) Monday & Friday: Pick ups will start at 9:20 a.m. for Madison Swim Academy at Kindred Hearts Retirement Facility in Sun Prairie for Aquatic Exercise. Tuesday: Food Distribution & Local Clinics October 7th 14th 21st 28th Wednesday: In -Town Shopping & Local Clinics October 1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th (Departs Center at 9:30) Thursday: Out of Town Shopping October 2nd: Wal-Mart, Sun Prairie October 9th: Target, Sun Prairie October 16th: East Towne, Madison October 23rd: Walmart, Sun Prairie October 30th: Bingo and Local Clinics (Departs Center at 9:30 a.m.) Eligible riders are persons over the age of 60, or persons with disabilities, who live in their own homes or apartments. Service is provided Monday-Friday, generally between 9:30 a.m.-1:00p.m. Trips are provided to the Center for morning activities and/or lunch, local shopping, out of town shopping, and selected social activities. In-Town Shopping can include: Pick N Save, Family Dollar, Walgreens, Ace Hardware, Local Bank/Clinic/ Hair Appointments, or the Library. Suggested Donation: $1 for lunch roundtrip; $2 for in-town roundtrip No one is denied service to nutrition sites or in-town shopping due to inability to pay. Out of Town Trips (must have a minimum of 4 people riding the van for out of town trips) Cost: $3 roundtrip Van ride arrangements can be made by calling Jen at the Center at 846-9469. Your contact information may be shared with Transit Solutions, our partner in this door-to-door service. Page 4 Nutrition October 2014 Fall and Pumpkins Go Hand — In – Hand What could make a more delectable (and appropriate) seasonal meal on a chilly autumn night than a bowl of hearty pumpkin soup? On Friday, October 31st get into the Halloween spirit and come dressed in a costume to eat lunch. We will have costume judging during lunch with prizes handed out after lunch. Transportation is available by calling the Center and remember to reserve your meal with Jen. We hope you will join us! Remembrance of Fall Picking up pretty red and gold leaves and dipping them into hot wax to preserve the color, and then using them to decorate the table for the fall weeks….B.J. Roasted Pumpkin Soup 2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 tsp. ground cinnamon ¾ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped carrot ¼ cup chopped celery 2 Tbsp. fresh minced ginger 1 Tbsp. minced garlic 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin 3 ½ cups low sodium chicken stock Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste In a medium saucepan, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat. When hot, add the cinnamon, onions, carrots, celery, ginger and garlic to the pan. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the canned pumpkin, stirring into the vegetables. Add chicken stock to the pan and bring the stock to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook the soup for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. Remove the soup from the heat and process in batches in the food processor. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh sage and a dollop of low-fat sour cream (if desired). Makes 5 servings. Per serving: 111calories, 6 g total fat (<1 g saturated fat), 11 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein, 4 g dietary fiber, 437 mg sodium. Pumpkin squash have been cultivated in America since before the first colonists arrived. Although purists may choose to roast and clean a whole pumpkin, cooks who use pureed, canned pumpkin should not be discouraged. In fact, the smooth and creamy texture of this soup works well with a canned squash. If you opt for fresh, choose a smallish gourd (around two pounds), as the flesh from smaller pumpkins is more tender and flavorful. One advantage to using fresh pumpkin is the ability to utilize the seeds. Roasting pumpkin seeds – a particularly fun project to do with kids – produces a healthy snack that provides a rich source of vitamins and minerals. The bright orange flesh of the pumpkin also hints at the health benefits waiting inside. The yelloworange pigment is characteristic of foods rich in beta-carotene, which is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A plays an important role in eye and skin health. Add the benefits of fiber, potassium and vitamin C, and you’ve got a food that deserves a place on your plate year-round. Serve this week’s recipe with a crunchy green salad and a warm slice of whole grain toast for a truly sweet and satisfying Halloween treat. Nutrition Ed Confused about what to eat to be healthy? Discover how MyPlate illustrates the five food groups which are the building blocks for a healthy diet. Join Nutrition Educator Martin Salas from Dane County UW Extension Tuesday October 21st @ 11:30 a.m. to learn how to incorporate MyPlate onto your breakfast plate. Don’t forget to use your farmer’s market vouchers! October Menu The Scoop Monday Tuesday Page 5 Wednesday Thursday Birthday Lunch Friday 2 1 Lasagna Tator Tot Casserole Breaded Fish Italian Beans Green Beans Red Skin Potato French Bread Wheat Roll Coleslaw Fruit Medley Mixed Berries Rye Bread Brownie Birthday Cake MO: Soy crumbles MO: Veg Lasagna 6 Tomato Bisque Soup 7 Spaghetti & Meatballs MO: Veg Hot Dog 8 Roast Chicken w/bone 9 10 Parmesan Tilapia Minestrone Soup Roast Beef on a Bun Mixed Vegetables Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Potatoes Three Bean Salad Garlic Bread Brussels Sprouts Broccoli 100% Juice Fruit Cocktail Biscuit Rye Bread Pears Ice Cream MO: veg. hotdog MO: Tomato Basil Patty Cream Torte MO: Soy Crumbles 13 Turkey/Gravy Mashed Potatoes WI Blend Vegetables Roll Apricots MO: Soy Patty 14 3 Oktoberfest Egg Salad Sandwich Applesauce Gingerbread w/ topping MO: Cheese sandwich 16 15 Hawaiian Meatballs Smoked Sausage Norwegian White Fish Brown Rice Pilaf German Potato Salad Baked Pot/Sour Cream Green Bean Casserole Sauerkraut Beets Wheat Bread Rye Bread Rye Bread Ambrosia German Chocolate Cake Cookie MO: Soy Meatballs MO:Vegetarian Casserole MO:Broc & Cheese Potato 17 Stuffed Chicken w/Broccoli Wild Rice Mix Baby carrots Wheat Bread Bread Pudding MO: Soy burger 20 21 22 23 24 Beef Stew Swedish Meatballs BBQ Riblette Veg. Beef Soup Beef Stroganoff Biscuit Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Cheese Sandwich Noodles Spinach Salad Green Beans Wheat Bread Tossed Salad/dressing Peas & Onions Fruit Cocktail Wheat Bread Tropical Fruit Mandarin Oranges Wheat Roll Pudding Blushing Pears Cookie Apple Pie Pineapple MO: Mac & Cheese MO: Soy Meatballs MO: Veg Lasagna MO: No meat MO: Soy Crumbles 27 28 29 Prize Lunch 30 Halloween 31 Meatloaf Swiss Steak Pork Loin Chicken a la King Pumpkin Soup Au gratin Potatoes Cubed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Shredded Pork Sandwich Green Beans Carrots Squash Biscuit Mixed Fruit Cup Dinner Roll Wheat Bread Wheat Bread Tropical Fruit Cookie Jell-O/ Cottage cheese Mandarin Oranges Baked Apple MO: Veg. Loaf MO: Soy Burger MO: Soy Crumbles MO: Soy crumble King MO: Peanut Butter Sandwich Menu Guidelines: Menus for the Dane County Senior Dining Centers are averaged over one month to meet one third of the Daily Reference Intake for Adults. A menu analysis is available at most meal sites for you upon request. Ask for it from your site manager. All menus are reviewed by Mary Browning MEALS - Nutritious lunches are offered Monday - Friday at both the Center and by home-delivery. The suggested minimum donation for those age 60 and older is $4.00 per meal, but please only pay what you can afford. Anyone under 60 is required to pay the full amount of the cost to provide the meals which is $7.50 for meals at the Dining Site or $7.75 for a home-delivered meal. Lunch at the Center is served at 11:30 a.m. Reservations and cancellations should be made by calling Jen at 846-9469 calling Jen at 846-9469 by 1:00 p.m. the weekday before, or a week ahead for special events (indicated by *) Case Management Page 6 October 2014 Wisconsin's new voter ID Laws Starting with the November 4th, 2014 General Election, Wisconsin voters must show and acceptable photo ID before receiving and casting a ballot. Acceptable Photo IDs May be unexpired or expired after the date of the most recent general election (currently 11/6/12):  Wis. DOT-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended  Wis. DOT-issued Identification Card (Free)  US Passport  Military ID card issued by a US uniformed service Not acceptable IDs      Out-of-state Driver License or ID card Military Veteran Affairs ID , State or Federal Government employee ID Employment IDs Membership or Organization IDs Certificates of Citizenship See more detailed information at www.bringit.wi.gov or call 1-866-VOTE-WIS or (608) 261-2028. The following IDs must be unexpired:  Driver license receipt/card issued by Wis. DOT (valid for 45 days)  Photo ID card issued by a WI accredited University containing (date of issuance, signature of student, expiration date no late than 2 years and a document proving enrollment)  ID card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin  Certificate of naturalization issued not earlier than two years before the date of the election *If you need help with paperwork or transportation, please contact Roxane or Natalie at the Center. Energy Assistance A representative from Energy Services will be at the Center on Wednesday, October 8th, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. for Energy Assistance applications. They will also be at the Center on November 12th, December 10th, 2014, February 11th and April 8th, 2015. You will need to bring: your most recent energy bills (if you have more than one company, bring both bills), a PHOTO ID for the person applying, social security cards for all members of your household, and written verification of your household gross income for the last three months prior to your application. Income sources/verification items may You may qualify for help with your gas and/or your include things such as: wages (payroll stubs), Social electric bills if your gross income is at or below $2,096/ month for one person and $2,741/month Security (benefit statements/award letters), for two people. If you received assistance last year, interest/dividend income (2013 tax documents), you may have received an application in the mail in pension/annuity (monthly/quarterly statement or mid August to be filled out and returned (if this is the 2013 taxes), child support (printout/bank case no appointment is necessary). Case Managers statement), or any other income sources. If you are a renter, bring your current lease. Remember - you Roxane and Natalie can help you with the MUST schedule an appointment for energy application if you would like. Call Energy Services for an appointment at 608-333-0333, and mention assistance. Appointments fill up quickly so sign up sooner rather than later. you’d like to apply at our center. The Scoop Programs Page 7 Your Library@Your Senior Center Friday, October 10 that 10:00 a.m. - Diamond Dragons Book Chat “The Orphan Train” by Christine Baker Kline A long journey from home and the struggle to find it again form the heart of this captivating book’s intertwined stories. Foster teen Molly is performing community-service work for elderly widow Vivian. As they go through Vivian’s cluttered attic, they discover that their lives have much in common. When Vivian was a girl, she was taken to a new life in Depression-era Minnesota on an orphan train. Molly’s present-day story seems to pale in comparison, but there is grace and power in both lives. Join library facilitator, Jane Henze, for a discussion of a largely hidden chapter of American history. Fourth Tuesday Forum: We All Forget: Is it Normal Aging or Should I be Concerned? with Janet Weigel Tuesday, October 28th at 10:00 a.m. We all forget names occasionally and misplace keys and wallets. What’s normal and what’s not normal for our brains as we age? Janet Weigel, Community Outreach Specialist for the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance, will talk to us about memory. We’ll learn how our memory works and what to do if we are concerned at this library outreach program. Everyone is welcome to attend! Movie Time Enjoy our surround sound and big screen in the Community Room. Movies are at 12:00 p.m. Friday October 17th “From Time to Time” A haunting ghost story spanning two worlds, two centuries apart. When 13 year old Tolly finds he can mysteriously travel between the two, he begins an adventure that unlocks family secrets buried for generations. (95 minutes, 2009) Medication Reviews Offered at No Cost Taking five or more medications exposes older adults to a 50% chance of having a negative drug reaction. Taking multiple medications can make a person feel dizzy, fall, or have other negative drug reactions and effects. Combinations of certain medications can even cause a person to forget dates or events. In collaboration with United Way of Dane County, pharmacists from the community will be at the Center October 31st. Medication reviews are by appointment only, please call Natalie or Roxane to schedule your time. Managing Dementia at Home Speaker Marcia Ripp, LPN from The Lighthouse of Sun Prairie will visit The Center on Thursday October 16th at 3pm. Marcia has 41 years of experience in Geriatric Memory Care. She will be discussing tips for caregivers about: -managing your day -keeping routines -stress relievers -diet/exercise/sleep Come join us for this excellent educational opportunity. Medicare Part D: Annual Open Enrollment Attention to those who have Medicare Part D! The annual open enrollment period for anyone who would like to change their Part D plan is October 15th through December 7th. Case Managers Roxane and Natalie can help find a plan that fits your needs. Remember, to avoid penalties, everyone in Medicare needs to be in some type of prescription plan, whether it is SeniorCare, through an employer, or a Part D plan. Feel free to call us with questions about Part D or any Medicare questions. Spot Light on You Page 10 Thank you for these Monthly Sponsorships Memory Café – Lighthouse of Sun Prairie October Birthday Presents – St. Jude Hospice Caregiver Support GroupLiz Temple Happy October Birthday! 10/01 Connie Nelson Wish List 10/02 Irene Zamora 10/06 Pat Allie Thank You For Your Generosity Single serving half & half creamers Ted Arend Susan Landes Laurie Armstrong Loren Lathrop Regular Coffee Polly Beuk Dick Leverentz Wrapped variety of mini chocolates Powdered Coffee Creamer Lydia Black Betty & David Lund Kay F. Brown Joyce Mihlbauer Gallons of Vinegar Linda Chappell Sally Moeller Dawn Dish Soap Dolores Coyle Betty Pierick Halloween Candy Jim & Martha Ederer Pizza Hut Red Dish Clothes Pat Elert Reigstad Family Lori Fons Rose Rupert Judy French Mary Sanderson Liz Graves Cindy Shirley Kathi Havey B.J. Smail Barbara Henschel Becky Smith Kathryn Johnson Wanda Sokolowski Jim Johnston Liz Temple Joan Johnston Monica Tschanz Sylvia King Roger Zorn Prize Lunch Winners Activity Basket Edna Nicholls 10/01 Melvin Wangerin October 2014 Candy Count (108) Sally Moeller (108) Door Prize Cindy Shirley Jerry & Delores Bouzek Carolyn Matney 10/08 Maureen Clark Donations in Memory of Jerry Meyers 10/09 William Nesbit 10/10 Harold Rupp 10/20 Emily Holm 10/23 Carol Mayfield 10/24 Ruth Cassetta 10/25 Richard Chadwick 10/29 Sue Berg 10/29 Sally Minnick 10/28 John Thompson 10/30 Nancy Spence Birthday Celebrations Join us for lunch to celebrate birthdays each month. Contribution guidelines and the month’s menu are on page 5. Lunch is served at 11:30, followed by Bingo at 12:00. Please call ahead for reservations and let us know if you’d like your birthday acknowledged! ABDO, EICK & MEYERS, LLP Ruth Meyers Mary Ellen & Stanley Anderson William & Johnna Nelson Stanley & Gloria Meyers William & Pauline Banta Susan & Joseph Riley Randall & Beth Brining A Roberts Andrew Coopman Joan Dixon Robert Frames Curtis Lanzendorf Constance Malak Stephen & Ellen Schneider Nicholas & Leslyn Spinelli Terrell & Catherine Wilson The Scoop Volunteering Page 11 A Fall Welcome to our Newest Volunteers Trina Dohman-Sines – Trina is a real go getter. She had some free time in her life so she came up to the Center with her mom recently and is now volunteering as a café hostess. She is a working mother of 2 and enjoys the adult conversation here at the Center. She is a delightful addition to our café and greets everyone with a “Hi, how are you?” Welcome Trina! Jerry Ewings -- Jerry is a full-time cleric and is used to being of service to others. He decided to expand his horizons by delivering meals to the homebound. Jerry obviously is a busy man but is finding time in his schedule to devote an entire week each month of delivering home delivered meals. Thanks, Jerry, for your commitment to the Center. Welcome! Sharon Saeger – Sharon is an active participant at the Center who is a great resource to have as a volunteer. Sharon is a retired nurse who is an “on-call” substitute for health screenings. She can be called as needed to provide blood pressure readings and glucose testing when our regularly scheduled volunteers are unable to be here. Welcome Sharon! Kathleen (Tina) Standish – Tina is a volunteer who you might say, slid into volunteering here at the Center. She was asked to be a substitute for Scoop folding recently. It was a positive experience and she recently registered as a volunteer to help out in other areas at the Center in addition to helping out with Scoop folding. Thank-you! Audrey Ihland – Audrey loves playing cards! She is a regular for Sheepshead three times per week at the Center and Euchre on Mondays. It’s not surprising that she has graciously offered to be our Euchre Helper. Welcome, Audrey, to the Center’s volunteer team! Roundtable meeting scheduled for Home Delivered Meal Drivers Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 12th, to attend this important meeting to update all Home Delivered Meal (HDM) drivers on new procedures. It’s promised to take no more than 15 minutes of your time. The meeting will begin at 11:45am in the Activity Area (behind the Sun Room). Please plan to attend. Call Mary J if you are unable to make it. Thank you. Need a Ride to an Appointment? RSVP of Dane County has a wonderful service for seniors, age 60 and older—RSVP Escort Driver Service. Volunteers from the DeForest area provide rides to doctor, dental, chiropractic appointments to name a few, within this area and into Madison. These drivers are certified through the RSVP Driver Safety Program. The Center encourages seniors who no longer drive their own cars to utilize this program. Arranging a ride is as simple as placing a call to the Center and talking with Mary J. We do ask that you give us a minimum of 3 business days’ notice prior to your ride. Cost is by donation. If you have a question about the type of ride you’re looking for, call the Center. Activities & Programs Page 12 October 2014 Technology available at your fingertips Chess Club Available at the Center are 2 new iPads. iPads enable you to sit somewhere more comfortable than the computer station to play solitaire or to catch up on reading. We purchased these iPads through a grant we received from the DeForest Foundation to have technology available to seniors. You can get an iPad to use in the Center by going to the front desk to check one out with your key tag. This is an opportunity to try one out! Do you like to play Chess? We have group of players at the Center who enjoy playing chess. Please join us every Friday at 1:00 p.m. to play a few games . If you have a chess board, please bring it along! Please contact Sue if you have any questions. Become a Biker! We all know we should be exercising more, but exercising alone can be quite boring. Exercising with friends is a lot more fun. The Center has a great Fitness Room equipped with five exercise bikes, an elliptical trainer, and a Nu-Step recumbent cross trainer. If you would rather walk than bike, we also have a rehabilitation treadmill for you to use. The Bikers Club meets Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m. and they are waiting for you to join in the fun. The group typically completes two 20-minute sets of exercises, taking a few minutes break between sets to stretch and relax, and are done exercising within an hour. Sometimes the group will watch television while working the machines or listen to the radio or a CD; sometimes they just chat. There's plenty of room for more to join in the fun, so become your inner biker today! Care of Exercise Equipment To help better serve you, please bring non-street shoes to use on exercise equipment. Thank you! Discover the Difference ~ 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments ~ Heat, water & storage included ~ Beautiful Community Room ~ Planned social activities ~ Elevator Service ~ Garages available ~ Small Pets Welcome Call or Visit Today 608-846-7265 Affor dab le Hous in g for Se niors 55 + Nook e-Reader So easy to use, just tap, swipe and get reading. The Center received a generous donation of a Nook and it is available to be checked out by you for two weeks at a time. Simple instructions are included on how to down load your favorite book. You can check out the Nook from the Center at the front desk with your key tag. This is an opportunity for you to try one out if you have been thinking of buying one or just enjoy reading a new way. Learn to play Chicken Foot Dominoes This is a learning opportunity to play Chicken Foot Dominoes. On Friday, October 24th at 10:00 a.m. join others to observe and get instruction on how to play this fun game. New Card Game— Hand and Foot Hand and Foot which is related to Canasta, is off and running with a group of players. The hand, which is played first, and the foot, which is played when the hand has been used up. Come join us the second and fourth Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Please talk to Sue if you are interested. Designing Recycled Cards We welcome individuals to join this group of card makers. You can purchase greeting cards at the Center for a suggested donation and they are very popular! New cards are made by cutting off the front of donated used cards. The cut card is glued onto new card stock with colored paper sometimes as a background. The verse is glued on colored paper on the inside of the card. The only skill you need is to be able to do neat work! The Card Recycling group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. If you are interested in this fun, creative activity, give Sue a call at 846-9469. The Scoop Activities & Programs Page 13 Oktoberfest at the Center Date Saver: Linkages Cards and Games Party, Saturday, November 8th 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Come celebrate Oktoberfest on Wednesday, October 15th at lunch and enjoy a non-alcoholic beer! Reserve your meal in advance (see page 5 for menu and meal contribution guidelines). Transportation is available by calling the Center. Brost! “Half Hour Health” on Diabetes Scratch Art Group This new monthly educational program will be presented by UW Madison Pharmacy students who belong to the Pho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society and will meet on Tuesday, October 7th at 12:00 p.m. The first talk will be on Diabetes. This disorder affects over 26 million Americans, and it’s estimated that 79 million adults have pre-diabetes. This presentation will explain what diabetes is, the signs and symptoms associated with the disorder. They will focus on strategies to prevent the disorder and the proper treatment of diabetes. They will go through what medications are used to treat diabetes, how to monitor the disease and what can be done in order to prevent the progression of diabetes. The presentation will be about 20-30 minutes long and then there will be an opportunity for questions. Using only a few easy techniques, you can produce an impressive picture and art experience is not necessary. Participants use transfer paper and an X-acto knife to etch a picture. You will also be receiving guidance from Mary Ringlestetter twice a month during class time. There is always ongoing helping and giving each other artistic support. There is a minimal charge for supplies. If you are not able to come to the first class, you can start later. Classes will be held on Wednesdays beginning on October 8th through December 17th from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Center. The DeForest Red Hatters We will be going to the Eplegaarden at Fitchburg on Tuesday, October 14th. It is da apple orchard vit da Norvegian Exposure, an old-fashioned farm. Meet at the Center at 9:30 a.m. to carpool. Lunch will follow the visit to the farm. Then on Tuesday, October 28th we will have a clash/costume day at Macchiatos in DeForest at 11:30 a.m. Be sure to bring a decorated pumpkin. We welcome a new member, Judy Dorn, to our red hat group. The next meeting will be at the DeForest Area Community and Senior Center on November 5th. New members are always welcome and enjoy the fun! Queen Mother – Karen Laufenberg …where you actually GAIN the Freedom to Enjoy your Independent Life style more! Spacious 1-2 Bedroom Units Available! Free yourself from home maintenance & yard work. We welcome new friends to our fun & active Community. 6800 Parkside Cr, Windsor (608)846-4640 Tours Mon-Fri. 10am-4pm www.theparksidevillage.com Page 14 Travel October 2014 “Christmas Portrait” Performance December 3rd, 2014 Lake Geneva, WI Join us for the annual Christmas in the Country Celebration at the Lake Geneva Resort and see one of the Midwest's largest lighting displays indoors and out. Enjoy the elaborate holiday exhibits such as the Hall of Trees display which is decorated by 40 United Way supported agencies of Walworth County. Come in and view the fabulous Gingerbread House display created by area residents, in both amateur and professional, adult and child categories. Inside and out the scents of fresh holiday pine and a roaring fireplace make Christmas in the Country a spectacle to behold. Enjoy a wonderful plated luncheon and then see the all new one hour performance of “Christmas Portrait”. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and you’re invited to come and celebrate the joyous holiday season with singing, dancing, and a stroll down memory lane as we bring your favorite holiday memories to life. An incredible new production — A Christmas Portrait will be presented by New York’s RWS. This heartfelt celebration is a timeless treasure for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t miss, “A Christmas Portrait!” You will enjoy tea and cookies in the forum theatre and view the main lodge’s decorations too! After a full day of fun, we’ll depart the Grand Geneva Resort and drive through and see the over 500,000 brilliant lights through the grounds. The bus will leave the Center at 9:00 a.m. and return approximately at 7:00 p.m. The cost of this trip is $107; please register with Sue at the Center for the trip. Reservations will be accepted until October 10th or until seats are filled. Australia: A Taste of the South Pacific March 15-27, 2015 13 days touring Australia and Fiji. Enjoy exciting endeavors at Cairns, Tapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Great Barrier Reef, Hartley’s Crocodile Farm, Sydney, Sydney Opera House, and Sydney Harbour Cruise. Prices start at $4,499.00. US Pacific Northwest & California October 4-11, 2015 8 days visiting Seattle, Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Portland, Columbia River Gorge, Portland Spirit Cruise, Newport, Bandon State Natural Area, Redwood National Park, Eureka, Avenue of the Giants, and San Francisco. Prices start at $2,649.00 . Find informative Collette brochures at the Center or talk with Sue. Badger Tour and Travel Program On Tuesday, October 28th at 12:00 pm, join us at the Center to learn about the day trips planned for 2015. Chicago, Milwaukee and Green Bay are some of the destinations. Let Badger Tours handle the details and you can simply enjoy the trips in a comfortable coach bus. 2015 Badger Tour & Travel Bus Trips February - “A Talent for Murder”– Beloit August- Titletown During Training March- LaVerne & Shirley September- Stars of Walworth County April-Going Greek in Chicago October- Dig Chicago May- Polish Milwaukee June- Maggie Mae & the Barn Dance July- Fantastic Fond du Lac November- Holiday Stocking Stuffer The Scoop Evenings & Weekends Page 15 Evening & Weekend Groups For information about using the Center for your evening or weekend event, please contact Nancy or Cindy at 846-9469, extension 233. Please leave your name, phone number, and a brief message and staff will return your call. Candidates’ Forum At the Library Wednesday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m. The DeForest Area Public Library and Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidates’ Forum. Brad Schroeder will moderate. Candidates attending are John Jagler and Mary Arnold for the 37th Assembly, Keith Ripp and George Ferriter for the 42nd Assembly, Dianne Hesselbein and Brent Renteria for the 79th Assembly, Scott Fitzgerald and Michelle Zahn, candidates for the 13th District Senate seat will also be part of the forum. Date Saver: Veteran’s Day Program at the  Networking Navigators meet for a business meeting every Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. Visitors welcome. For information contact Peg Shannon at 834-3206.  American Legion Post #348 meets on Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00 p.m. For information contact Bill Ridgely at 846-2823.  American Legion Auxiliary meets on Tuesday, October 21st at 7:00p.m. For information contact Darlene Scafe at 846-8826.  Weight Watchers meet every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Please call Weight Watchers toll-free 1-800-651-6000 to get information.  Diamond Squares Dance on Sunday, October 19th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. For information contact June Myklebust at 846-9104.  Parks & Recreation classes meet in October, as listed below. For additional information on these classes, contact Village Recreation Coordinator Sam Rodriguez at 846-6751. De- Yoga - Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. Forest High School/Center Veteran’s Day Celebration, Friday, November 7th at 10:00 a.m. Date Saver: DeForest High School Fall Play, “Noises Off” – Senior Citizen preview day, Wednesday, November 5th at 4:30 p.m. Youth Dance—Mondays at 4:30 p.m. Insanity Class - Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.  DAS Advisory Committee Meetings, October 15th and 29th at 6:00 p.m. Commission & Board Commission Meeting The DeForest Area Joint Community Center Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 14th at 5:30 p.m. at the Center. The agenda will be posted at the Center. DeForest Area Joint Community Center Commission Jason Kramar, President; Bruce Stravinski, Vice President; Lonnie Breggeman, Secretary; Connie Tenjum, Treasurer. Commissioners: Marian Drake; Jane Henze; Jim Johnston; Myra Josephson; and Robert Pulvermacher. DeForest Half Century Club, Inc. Bruce Stravinski, President; Jason Kramar, Vice President; Lonnie Breggeman, Secretary; Connie Tenjum, Treasurer. Directors: Marian Drake; Jane Henze; Jim Johnston; and Robert Pulvermacher. DeForest Area Community and Senior Center 505 North Main Street DeForest, WI 53532 Please consider remembering the Center in your will. Accredited by the Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers DEFOREST AREA COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER 505 North Main Street, DeForest, Wisconsin 53532 Phone: 608-846-9469 Fax: 608-846-2621 Open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Visit us on the web at www.thecommunitycornerstone.org Executive Director: Associate Director: Case Manager: Case Manager: Program Coordinator: Volunteer Coordinator: Nutrition Coordinator: Peer Support Coordinator: Assistant Coordinator: Assistant Coordinator: Community Events Coordinator: Community Events Coordinator: Linda Green Barb Cooper Roxane Carley Natalie Raemisch Sue Miller Mary Jorgensen Jennifer Mills Lisa Karr Mary Herschleb Cheryl Ksobiech Nancy Schoenmann Cindy Edge e-mail: e-mail e-mail: e-mail: e-mail: e-mail: e-mail: e-mail: e-mail: e-mail: e-mail: e-mail: lgreen@thecommunitycornerstone.org bcooper@thecommunitycornerstone.org rcarley@thecommunitycornerstone.org nraemisch@thecommunitycornerstone.org smiller@thecommunitycornerstone.org mjorgensen@thecommunitycornerstone.org jmills@thecommunitycornerstone.org lkarr@thecommunitycornerstone.org ac@thecommunitycornerstone.org ac@thecommunitycornerstone.org cec@thecommunitycornerstone.org cec@thecommunitycornerstone.org