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Events and Activities

Chili Supper & Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, December 1, 4:30 - 7:00 PM

Join the Verona Fire Department, Verona Senior Center, and the Verona Area

Chamber of Commerce at this popular annual event. It’s a fun evening for the

whole community! Proceeds benefit the Badger Prairie Needs Network.

4:30 PM: Chili will start being served at the Senior Center

Suggested donation $5.00 per person

5:00 PM: Tree Lighting will take place at City Park, in front of the Senior Center.

5:30 PM: Pictures With Santa and Craft Activities for Children.

We are in need of LOTS of volunteer help to set up, serve, clear tables, clean up, and assist visi-

tors. Call Alasa at 845-7471 if you can lend a hand for an hour or two. The Fire Department

makes the chili and the Senior Center is responsible for providing desserts, so if you can bring

a donation of baked goods to the Senior Center Friday, Dec 1, between 8 AM and 3 PM, that

would be appreciated! Please cut bars into serving size pieces and use disposable containers.

Holiday Party with the Kat Trio Friday, December 22, 12:30 - 3:30 PM

Wear your favorite holiday sweater to be entered in a prize drawing!

12:30 Ekaterinburg (Kat) Trio: The Kat Trio is one of our favorite musical groups! They

will perform holiday classics, Russian arrangements, inspirational songs, & more.

1:30 Hot Chocolate Bar & Holiday Treats

2:00 White Elephant Gift Exchange: To participate in this fun gift-swapping game, bring a

wrapped gift of modest value, either new or gently used. It can be something you no longer

need, or an item you are “re-gifting”. You never know what you could end up with!!!!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Verona Senior

Center! There is something so magical about

December - the sparkle of fresh snow, hearty

holiday meals, and homes decked out with

lights and greenery. We’ve created a “Winter

Wonderland” for you right here at the Senior

Center. Stop by and tell us about your favorite

holiday traditions. You’ll find friendly faces, free

coffee and tea, and lots of great events this

month. The annual Verona Fire Department

Holiday Tree Lighting & Chili Supper fundraiser

for Badger Prairie Needs Network is on Dec.

1st. We’ve got a Holiday Sing Along on Dec. 4,

Silk Scarf Dyeing on Dec. 11, the Old Time

Fiddlers on Dec. 15, and the Kat Trio on Dec.

22. We have a real treat for you on Dec. 29 - a

New Year’s Dance Party complete with a

dance floor. Come and join in the fun!

Thanks to all who came to the Pie Social in

November. Apparently the switch to Saturday

was a good idea as we sold out of both pies

and barbecue sandwiches! A special thanks to

all who baked pies, to our wonderful

volunteers, and to the Friends of Verona Senior

Center Board who organized the event.

Snowy weather is on its way. Remember, if

Verona Schools close for inclement weather,

the Senior Center also closes. Closings are

posted on our Facebook page and local TV.

Mary

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From the Directors Desk

OUR FALSE FACE

Donald Zelle

Spousal caregiver, 2016

There comes a time

(When life does not rhyme)

To live it out one day at a time.

No High mountains to climb!

No bronze medals to shine!

Only old memories to pine

And great desire to recline!

Spouse in decline!

Life’s on the line;

Just a matter of time,

Learn to resign.

Life’s become brine!

No fruit on the vine!

Learn to live on a dime.

Cry all the time!

Not a good sign!

Yet, when greeted, we say,

“Everything’s just fine!”

P.S. Of course, that’s not at all the case,

But to keep us from breaking down

We present our false face.

Don Zelle, caregiver & Verona resident wrote this

beautiful poem. In January I will be discussing

some!new volunteer opportunities to help

provide meaningful assistance for our many

caregivers in the Verona area. Stay tuned!

Becky

~ No one is useless in the world who lightens the

burdens of another – Charles Dickens

Something from Becky


Literature Lovers Book Club

Wednesday, December 13 at 12:30 PM

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Books will be available at the Recep2on Desk.!

Grief During the Holidays

Monday, December 18 at 10:00 AM

As the holidays approach we are surrounded

with words, music, decorations and extra

activities that bring delight and joy to many of

us. But this may not be the case for everyone.

Those who have lost loved ones over the past

year may be feeling a deeper sense of grief

during this holiday time. This presentation by

Agrace Hospice will provide information about

common grief reactions during the holidays.

Agrace will also offer suggestions for how to

cope, and/or how to help others to cope. !

Estate Planning Basics

“The Golden Rules for Your Golden Years”

Wednesday, December 20 at 10:00 AM

This will be the last in our educational series:

“The Golden Rules for your Golden Years.”

Guest speaker Attorney Johanna Allex will

discuss the basics of estate planning and powers

of attorney, as well as suggestions on how to

avoid probate.

Holiday Sing Along with Rhapsody Arts


Leo Van Asten from Rhapsody Arts will be

here to play piano for us and lead us in a sing

along with some of our holiday favorites.

UW Pharmacy Student Health Talk:

Cough and Cold Treatments

Friday, December 8 at 10:00 AM

UW Pharmacy student Josh Nachreiner will be

here to share information on Cough and Cold

Treatments. ‘Tis the time of year!!!!

Easy Silk Scarf Dyeing


Cost: $10 per scarf

Come and dye your own beautiful silk scarf. We

will have many dye colors to choose from. They

will make a wonderful addition to your wardrobe

or a very special holiday present! Please sign

up by Dec. 4 so we can order supplies.

Lunch in the Community:

Sugar River Pizza in Verona

Tuesday, December 12 at 11:30 AM

Join our monthly “Out-to-Lunch Bunch” at Sugar

River Pizza. Please call if you need to schedule

transportation. On this day, there will be no

congregate meal served at the Senior Center.

RSVP by noon Mon., December 11 at 845-7471.

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Computer Questions Plus… Friday, December 15, 10 - 11 AM

Rich Bartlett will show how to combine Outlook,

Word and Excel to make it easier to send out

Greeting Cards this time of year. As always,

please bring your questions, experiences and

discoveries to share with the group.

Tech Time with Tim Wednesdays, December 13 & 20

4:30 or 5:00 PM Appointments

Tim will answer questions about computers,

phones, & digital devices. Space is limited, so

please call 845-7471 for an appointment.


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Badger Prairie Cooking Classes Sign-Up

Spring Class Sessions, January - June 2018

Learn to cook foods that taste great and are

good for you, too. You’ll be cooking alongside

UW Health Physicians and Hy-Vee’s Dietitian

so you can learn how to adapt a recipe to

meet your dietary needs. This popular class

fills up quickly so RSVP now for the spring

session. The cost is $35 for a series of eight

classes. Choose either the Tuesday session or

the Friday session. Individual classes are not

available, you must sign up for the entire

series. No refunds for missed classes. Tuesday Series: Jan. 9 - Dr. Maggie Larson, UW Health & Kara Hoerr,

Hy-Vee Dietitian

February 6 - Dr. Maggie Larson & Kara Hoerr

March 6 - Dr. Maggie Larson & Kara Hoerr

April 10 - Dr. Maggie Larson & Kara Hoerr

May 15 - Kara Hoerr

June 5 - Dr. Maggie Larson & Kara Hoerr

Friday Series: Jan. 5 - Dr. Brian Arndt, UW Health & Kara Hoerr,

Hy-Vee Dietitian

February 9 - Dr. Brian Arndt & Kara Hoerr

March 9 - Dr. Brian Arndt & Kara Hoerr

April 13 - Kara Hoerr

May 18 - Dr. Brian Arndt & Kara Hoerr

June 8 - Dr. Brian Arndt & Kara Hoerr

Call Verona Senior Center at 845-7471 to sign up.

Classes are held at the Prairie Kitchen in the Badger

Prairie Needs Network building at 1200 E. Verona

Ave. Payments should be made to Badger Prairie the

first day of class. Please bring your own apron.

Watercolor Classes with Kathy Esch Wednesdays, Nov 29 - Dec 20, 1:30 - 4 PM

Class fee is $15 per class. Please make checks out

to Prairie Hill Art Studio. Students must bring

their own art supplies.

SAVE THE DATE!!!!!

Classical Conversations with Rhapsody Arts

“Gil Shaham Plays Tchaikovsky”

An Intergenerational Program Sunday,

January 21, 12 Noon-5:30 PM

Please RSVP by January 2.

Meet at Rhapsody Arts, 1031 North Edge Trail, at

12 noon for an educational presentation and a light

lunch with Rhapsody Arts students & parents, then

board a bus to the Overture Center for a Madison

Symphony Orchestra concert. Only 14 tickets are

available, so RSVP today! The cost is $20 per per-

son. Make checks out to Rhapsody Arts.

Acrylic Painting with Carol Ann No Class in December!

Next Class: Monday, Jan. 22 at 1:00PM

Painting for all abilities! Learn acrylic painting

techniques in a relaxed, no-judgment atmosphere. No experience is necessary! $10 per person.

RSVP by Mon., Jan. 15

Limit: 10


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The TRIAD Committee has been working hard planning great programs for 2018. Some of the

topics that will be covered are; Active Shooter – having a plan, current scams, human

trafficking, falls prevention, safe driving (roundabouts), dementia, housing information, fire

prevention, gangs in our community and more. We are looking for people to join our TRIAD

committee – let Becky know if you’re interested or if you have a program idea.

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SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!

Starts Monday, January 8

The World’s Greatest Geological

Wonders: 36 Spectacular Sites

Mondays from 1:00-2:30 PM

Starting in January 2018.

Join us for a series from the Great Courses.

Professor Michael Wysession, Associate

Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences, will

present this fascinating DVD series on many

amazing parts of the world.


Movie Matinees

All films are purchased through

VUDU.com. The synopses for films are

provided by VUDU.

The Chronicles of Narnia Series

Mondays December 4, 11, 18 at 12:30 PM

The Lion, The Witch, and the

Wardrobe

Monday, December 4

12:30 PM

Experience C.S. Lewis’s timeless and

beloved adventure as never before! Four siblings,

Lucy, Susanne, Edmund, and Peter, step through a

magical wardrobe and find the land of Narnia.

There they discover a once peaceful kingdom

that has been plunged into eternal winter by the

evil White Witch.

Prince Caspian

Monday, December 11

12:30 PM

In the 2nd Narnia series, Lucy,

Susanne, Edmund, Peter, and

majestic Aslan set out with Prince

Caspian as they lead the Narnians on a journey to

restore peace to the enchanted land.

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Monday, December 18

12:30 PM In the third Narnia series the

courageous four travel to mysterious

islands, and confront mystical

Creatures to reunite with Aslan and

determine his fate!

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Games

Games for every day of the week!

Hand and Foot Mondays, 1 - 3 PM

No Hand and Foot Dec. 25 & Jan. 1.

Mah-Jongg Tuesdays, 10 AM - 2 PM

No Mah-Jongg Dec. 26.

Euchre Tues., 1-3:30 PM. $1.00/ person.

No Euchre Dec. 26. No late arrivals! You

must be seated before the bell rings at 1 PM.

Bridge Wednesdays, 12:45 - 4 PM.

Mexican Train Dominoes Wed., 1PM.

Bingo Thursdays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM.

2 cards for $1.00

500 Thursdays at 1:45 PM.

Game Night Thursdays, 6 PM.

A variety of games available!

Euchre Winners

10/3/17

Ruth Davis (65)

Dutch Becker(64)

10/10/17

Scott Berryman (65)

LeRoy Metcalf (62)

A Holiday Poem - Rudolph’s Dilemma

Rudolph began to confide in Donder:

“This is something I really need to ponder. I know this is something Santa doesn’t want to hear, But I don’t think I can guide his sleigh this year.” Blitzen heard what Rudolph said

And he began to shake his head. He said, “Buddy, you look as tired as you can be. Maybe you need a shot of Vitamin D.”

Rudolph tried to explain his plight.

“I can barely see a thing at night. Way up here the sun doesn’t shine, And it has affected this nose of mine.

I try really hard and can’t get a glow. I can hardly find my way in the snow.” Blitzen said, “Go to Santa and have a chat . . . Sit down with him and explain all that.”

So Rudolph went to the toy shop door.

There was Santa walking the floor. Santa said to the elves, “There are more children than ever; To get them all toys will be quite an en-

deavor.”

Rudolph began to sadly say,

“I don’t think I can guide the sleigh.” Then in came Mrs. Claus, all happy and merry. She exclaimed, “Your nose is barely the size of a cherry!

You have jumped too high in the reindeer games.

You affected your nose and it isn’t the same. It is all covered in starry dust.

Let me get busy and clean it . . . I must.” She took out her brush, her cloth, and her spray.

“We’ll get rid of this star dust if it takes all day!”

She rubbed Rudolph’s nose till he thought it would fall. But when she was done, it was brightest of all!

His nose gave a shine---his nose gave a blink--- And Rudolph said, “I’m beginning to think I’m almost as good as I ever have been.

And I’m sure I can lead the sleigh again!” The elves all cheered in great delight, “Santa can make his journey tonight!”

Faye Scott Matzat, Madison, Wisconsin

“500” Winners

10/12/17

Dick Bogdanow

(2250)

Judy Hable (1830)

10/19/17

Gladys Schmid (2180)

Lyn Elver (1790)

10/26/17

Allen Hable (2130)

Lyn Elver (1740)

11/2/17

Phillip Meier (2540)

Monica Dinauer(2240)

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ACTIVITY CALENDAR December 2017 MON TUES WED THURS FRI

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�!8:45 Yoga 9:00 Coffee Hour 10:00 Tai Chi II 11:15 Tai Chi I

Chili Supper 4:30-7:00 PM 4:30 Start Serving Chili 5:00 Tree Lighting 5:30 Santa & Crafts

�!!9:00 Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 10:00 OTS: World of Variety 10:00 Holiday Sing Along with Rhapsody Arts 12:00-2:00 Writing your Memoir 12:30 Movie: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe 1:00 Hand and Foot

�!8:45 Foot Reflexology 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:00 Core Strength 9:30 Hometown Helpers 10:00 Caregivers Support Group and Club 108 10:00 Mah-Jongg 1:00 Euchre 1:00/6:00 Stamping Group 2:00 Tai Chi I

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

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

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9:30 Palace Theater 8:45 Yoga 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30 Palace Theater 10:00 UW Pharmacy: Cough and Cold 10:00 Tai Chi II 11:15 Tai Chi I

��!9:00 Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 10:00 OTS: Greenway Station 10:00 Silk Scarf Dying 12:30 Movie: Prince Caspian 1:00 Hand and Foot

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

�!9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 10:00 Club 108 10:00 No Functional MELT 11:00 No MELT 12:30 Book Club: The Book of Unknown Americans 12:45 Bridge 1:00 Mexican Train 1:30-4:00 Kathy Watercolor 4:30/5 Tech time w/ Tim

��!8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 10:30 Healthy Lifestyles: Fight Holiday Stress 12:30 Bingo 1:45 “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 12:30 Old Time Fiddlers Music

��!9:00 Foot Care 8:45 Keeping Fit 9:00 Coffee Hour 10:00 OTS Shopko 10:00 Grief During the Holidays: Agrace Hospice Presentation 12:30 Movie: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 1:00 Hand and Foot

�!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 1:00 Euchre 2:00 Tai Chi I

��!9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 10:00 Club 108 10:00 Estate Planning 10:00 No Functional MELT 11:00 No MELT 12:45 Bridge 1:00 Mexican Train 1:30-4:00 Kathy Watercolor 4:30/5 Tech time w/ Tim 5:30 Holiday Light Show at Olin Park

��!8:45 Keeping Fit 8:45 Foot Reflexology 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 10:00 OTS Walmart 10:00 Parkinson's Group 12:30 Bingo 1:45 “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

Holiday Party: 12:30 Kat Trio 1:30 Hot Chocolate Bar 2:00 White Elephant Gift Exchange

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��!9:00 Coffee Hour 9:30-2 Wellness Nurse 10:00 Club 108 10:00 No Functional MELT 11:00 No MELT 12:45 Bridge 1:00 Mexican Train

��!8:45 Foot Reflexology 8:45 Keeping Fit 8:45 Diabetic Foot Care 9:00 Coffee Hour 9:50 Chair Yoga 12:30 Bingo 1:45 “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

New Year’s Party! 4:00 - 7:00 PM

We will be closed on Monday, January 1st.

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December 2017!�! Friday 1

Homemade Chili Corn Salad Corn Bread/Marg. Lime Jell-O

w/Fruit Cocktail M&M Cookie VO– Red Beans & Rice

��! Tuesday 5 Wednesday 6 Thursday 7 ��

Cheeseburger on Bun w/Lettuce, Tomato &

Ketchup Calico Beans Carrots Apple Juice Cup Pineapple Fluff VO – Veggie Burger

Italian Sausage* w/Peppers & Onions Stewed Tomatoes Oven Roasted Potatoes WW Bread w/Marg. Apricots Peanut Butter Cookie VO – Hummus Wrap

Traditional Meatloaf * Garlic Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Pineapple WW Bread/Marg. Chocolate Cake VO – Veggie Meatballs

Open Faced Chicken &

Gravy Sandwich Mixed Vegetables Apple Sauce Strawberry Jell-O

w/Pears VO – Veggie Wrap

Meat Sauce Spaghetti Noodles Bread Stick Fresh Mixed Greens French Dressing Diced Peaches Vanilla Pudding VO – Soy Marinara

Sauce �� ! Tuesday 12 Wednesday 13 Thursday 14 Friday 15

Chicken a la King Brown Rice Corn Pickled Beets Mandarin Orange Chocolate Chip Cookie VO – Soy a la King

MOW ONLY Lunch out:

Sugar River Pizza

Green Pepper Soup Kidney Bean Salad WW Bread/Butter Banana Chocolate Pudding VO – Tomato Cheese Sandwich

Meatballs in Gravy* Oven Roasted Potatoes Fresh Mixed Greens French Dressing MG Bread/Butter Fruit cup Carrot Cake VO – Veggie Meatballs

in Gravy

Baked Mostaccioli Bread Stick/Marg. Spinach Diced Peaches Oatmeal Cookie VO – Veggie Mostaccioli

Special Holiday Meal

Buffet Ham* Au Gratin Potatoes Glazed Baby Carrots Chunky Applesauce Dinner Roll/Margarine Birthday Cake MOW Cookie VO-Au Gratin

Potatoes w/Soy �� Tuesday 19 �� Thursday 21 Friday 22

Roasted Turkey w/gravy Stuffing with Cranberries Fresh Greens Ranch Dressing Banana ��!VO–Black Bean Burger

Ham Slice* Yams Spinach Sliced Spiced Pears WW Bead /Marg. Brownie VO – Quiche

Hearty Bean Soup Fresh Mixed Greens Creamy French Dressing WW Dinner Roll/Marg. Apple Vanilla Ice Cream Cup VO – n/a

Meatballs in Marinara* WW Penne Noodles Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts Diced Peaches Pineapple Upside Down Cake VO – Veggie Meatballs

in Marinara

Roasted Pork Loin* w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Baked Cabbage w/

Apples

WW Bread/Marg Mandarin Oranges Banana Bar VO – Garden Burger

Monday 25 Tuesday 26 �� Thursday 28 Friday 29

Closed

Closed

Homemade Beef Stew

Green Beans Dinner Roll/Butter Apple Sauce Chocolate Cake VO – Baked Potato

with Veggie Cheese

Sauce

Hungarian Goulash w/Macaroni Noodles Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli Kidney Bean Salad Diced Peaches Pound Cake VO – Soy Hungarian

Goulash

White Chili Tossed Salad w/Tomato Wedges Ranch Dressing Fruit Cup Crackers Chocolate Cake VO – Black Bean

Burger


Health and Wellness

Services Requiring Appointments

Call 845-7471 to schedule an appointment.

Please make checks payable to the provider.

Foot Care Clinic - $20

Mondays, December 4, 11, 18

15 minute appointments begin at 9:00 AM Service provider: Home Health United Bring two towels. Fingernails $10.00 extra.

Note Date Change for December!!!

Diabetic Foot Care - $28

Thursday, December 28

15 minute appointments begin at 8:45 AM Service provider: Home Health United Bring two towels. Foot Reflexology

$20 for 30 min. - $40 for 60 min.

Tuesday, Dec. 5 & Thursday, Dec. 21

Appointments begin at 8:45 AM

The application of pressure to nerves in the feet increase circulation, provide a balancing effect, relax muscles, & enhance well-being.

Chair Massage with Gary

$10 for 15 min. - $20 for 30 min.

Tuesdays, December 12 & 19

Appointments begin at 8:45 AM

Relax & enjoy the benefits of a massage of the neck, head, back, shoulders, and arms.

Free Drop - In Wellness Services

No Appointment Necessary!

Wellness Checks with Nurse Barbara

Wednesdays 9:30 AM-2:00 PM

RN Barbara will check your blood pressure, blood sugar, monitor weight, and discuss your health and nutritional concerns.

Fitch-Rona Community Paramedics

Will Return January 22!

Fitch-Rona's Community Paramedics are here every 4th Monday (except for Dec. 25) to do FREE blood pressure & medication checks and blood sugar screens.

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Health and Wellness

Stay Well!

Exercise Classes are $5 unless noted. Keeping Fit - Shannon McGuire No Class Monday, December 25

Mondays & Thursdays at 8:45 AM Functional Fitness MELT Class - Liron Weiss No Functional MELT December 13, 20, 27

Wednesdays: 10:00 AM MELT Class - Liron Weiss

No MELT December 13, 20, 27 Wednesdays: 11:00 AM !Core Strength : FREE - Alasa Wiest No Class Tuesday, December 26 Tuesdays at 9:00 AM

Thursdays at 2:00 PM

Line Dancing - Marlene Cordes Thursdays, 4:00-5:00 PM

Chair Yoga - Shannon McGuire Thursdays at 9:50 AM

Yoga - Shannon McGuire Fridays at 8:45 AM

Tai Chi - Jody Curley No Class Tuesday, December 26 Tuesdays

2:00 PM Level 1

Fridays 10:00 AM Level II

11:15 AM Level I For more detailed information on exercise

classes, please see our website:

veronaactiveadults.org

Health Bits from Nurse Barbara

While most of us enjoy the holiday season, we have

to be aware of the stress it can cause. The rush of

parties, gift shopping, and decorating can be

overwhelming! Here are some tips for overcoming

stress and depression during the Holidays.

• Keep realistic expectations. Expect your family to

be the same as they’ve always been.

• Learn to say NO. To decrease holiday stress,

prioritize your time, money, and energy.

• Laugh. Laughter lowers stress hormones and

improves blood flow, increasing your energy.

• Get enough sleep. The more rested you are, the

less stressful it’ll be to cope with the holidays.

• Start new traditions. Don’t be afraid or too rigid

to be able to explore new traditions. It can re-

duce your stress as well as that of others.

• Get enough sunlight and exercise. Vitamin D and

melatonin are both stimulated by sunlight, and

they both play roles in improving mood and

sleep.

• Limit your alcohol intake. Excessive drinking

affects your physical and emotional health.

• Delegate responsibilities. Ask everyone to help

out in some way.

• Don’t pay for everything. Others will feel more a

part of the celebration.

• Keep your eating habits healthy. Be selective and

ration yourself on amounts of these “once a year

goodies.

” Have a happy, stress free, healthy holiday season!”

- Nurse Barbara


2018 Chronicle Renewal Form

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system, which may result in not receiving the birthday party invitation and free lunch.

We then lived in Fitchburg for 27 years raising our family of two sons and a daughter. And while having the pleasure of being a stay-at-home mom, I did various jobs from the house including, but not limited to, stuffing 30,000 envelopes to running a bookkeeping service.

Once the kids were older, I finally settled as a legal assistant for an estate planning attorney until I retired early to help with my three grandchildren. Besides enjoying people, I have an extensive shade garden; enjoy reading, visiting historic homes and museums, fine dining, and live theater. I like listening to quiet music with a diversified play list including everything from classical to soft jazz, oldies to country, and soft rock to pop. Just nothing in the hip-hop, rap, heavy metal or hard rock genres. But nothing beats family and friends. We see family almost every week and travel with friends at least twice a year. My philosophy on life is to accept people for who they are, surround myself with the people I enjoy, laugh hard and laugh often especially at myself, work hard and always try to do better than what was done before, and to embrace change, for without change there can be no progress.

-Pat


Friendly Face

Hello everyone! My name is Pat Eggen and I am a volunteer at the Verona Senior Center. You may have seen me working at some of the events and I am also on the Friends of the Verona Senior Center board.

How did I make my way to Verona? Well I was born into a military family - my dad was in the Air Force for 8 years - so we did a little traveling and even lived on Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal for about one and half years. The problem is I was only three when we left so I don't remember anything but I do have pictures! We finally landed on a dairy farm just outside Orfordville, WI, where I lived until I was married. You may even know two of my high school teachers - Dick and Ruth Jensen. In 1972 my husband came home from work one day and said he didn't want to push a pencil the rest of his life (he was a draftsman at the Beloit Corp.) so we moved to Madison. While he studied, I managed a 288 unit apartment complex and learned about humanity. Three years later he become an accountant. (Pencil pusher?)


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.

Subscriptions can be mailed at a cost of $15

per year. To subscribe, complete the form

on page 14 and send it to the Verona Senior

Center at 108 Paoli St., Verona, WI 53593.

Volunteer Opportunities

RSVP Drivers - Deliver meals

RSVP Drivers - Provide transportation to

doctor appointments

Front Desk Receptionist

Event Assistant

Holiday Decorating

Miscellaneous cleaning projects

Would you like to teach a class? Lead a

choir or sing-along? Play piano? We can

work with your interests to find the right

volunteer role for you! Call Alasa Wiest

845-7471 to learn more about volunteering

at the Verona Senior Center.

Case Manager Outreach Visits

Stop by and visit with Case Manager Becky

Losby at the locations and times listed below.

Becky can help you find resources & services.

Verona Library: 2nd Monday, 1 - 2 PM

Sugar Creek: 1st Tuesday, 2 -3 PM

Prairie Oaks II: 2nd Tuesday, 3 - 4 PM

Evia: 4th Tuesday, 2:30 - 3:30 PM

Schettler Terrace: 1st Thursday, 2 - 3 PM

Park Verona: 3rd Thursday, 2 - 3 PM

Noel Manor: 4th Thursday, 2 - 3 PM

Notices

Please Sign In!!!!

You Count! When you visit the Senior

Center, please sign at the front desk.

Wednesday, December 20 from 5:30-7:00 PM

Join your Senior Center friends for a Wednesday night light

show! We will visit Olin Park on John Nolen Drive and tour

other surrounding areas. Please RSVP by noon on Tues.,

Dec. 19. The Transit Solutions bus will pick you up at your

home in the City of Verona, transport you, and take you back

home. Call 845-7471 for a ride. Space is limited.

Holiday Light Show at Olin Park

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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 & 3rd Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

All caregivers or former caregivers are welcome! No RSVP required.

Club 108 Wed. 10 -11:30 AM

1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10 - 11:30 AM

Club 108 is an activity program for individuals with early memory loss.

Weight Watchers - Tuesdays Weigh-ins at 5 PM, meetings at 5:30 PM

Weight Watchers WILL meet on Tuesday Dec.

26, even though the Senior Center will be closed

for all other programming that day.

AA Meetings Wellness Clinic - Thursdays at 1:00 PM

All meetings are confidential.

Parkinson’s Group 3rd Thursday at 10:00 AM

Gary, RPh., from Hometown Pharmacy in Verona will be here to talk about Holistic approaches with Parkinson's.


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

Man - Talk No Meeting December 26

2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

Hey guys - come on in and join other men for conversation and refreshments.

Veterans Group 2nd Thursday, at 3:00 PM

All are welcome!

RSVP Verona Hometown Help-

ers 1st Tuesday at 9:30 AM

Make mittens, hats, & scarves for those in need as requested by area organizations Questions? Call Mary Schmelzer, 310-7280.

Healthy Lifestyles Thursday, December 14 at 10:30AM

Free Counseling Service Kim Crowell, a UW - Madison School of Social Work grad student is offering free counseling this year. To make an appointment to meet with Kim at the Senior Center, contact Kim at 608-729-8805 or [email protected].

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.

Card Making

Tuesday, December 12 at 12:30 PM

Join Teresa Schultz with Stampin’ Up for card making. The cost of the class is $10. Please RSVP by Monday, December 11

to Teresa Schultz:

[email protected]

Groups

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Transportation

Senior Transportation in Verona

Low-cost transportation details:

• Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 2:30 PM

• Wednesday rides are limited to

Miller’s Grocery Store

Senior Center lunch or nurse visits

• The van is wheelchair accessible

• Riders must be City of Verona residents

• Maximum of 2 stops per person/per trip

• Rides to the Senior Center - $1.00

• Rides to other Verona destinations - $2.00

• Please pay the van driver directly.

Please call 845-7471 by NOON the

day before to schedule your ride!

Call by noon on Friday for Monday rides.

Out-of-Town Shopping

Suggested Donation:

$4.00 Roundtrip to Madison

$2.00 Roundtrip in Verona

10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Monday, December 4: World of Variety

(in Mount Horeb)

Monday, December 11: Greenway Station

Monday, December 18: Shopko Thursday, December 7: West Towne

Thursday, December 21: Walmart

Tuesday, December 19: Hy-Vee/Aldi

Please make payments directly to the driver.

You will be picked up and dropped off at

your home for these trips.

RSVP Rides to Medical Appointments

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. • Donations should be made to RSVP. • Drivers cannot accept tips. • If you must cancel, please call as soon as

possible so the driver can assist others

Casino Trip to Diamond Jo

9:00 Pick-up - 4:30 Return

3rd Wednesday of every month.

The Verona Senior Center is a pickup site

for bus trips to Diamond Jo’s.

Please call Senior Center to sign up!

845-7471


Events in the Community FREE Badger Prairie Needs Network

Community Meal

Saturday, Dec 2, 9, & 16

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM

No reservations are necessary.

Badger Prairie Needs Network

1200 E. Verona Ave., Verona

All are welcome!

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Food Pantry Information:

If you live in the Verona Area School District,

you are eligible to use the Badger Prairie Needs

Network Food Pantry once a month. Call the

Senior Center, 845-7471, by 12 noon the day

before to schedule a ride.

Food Pantry Holiday Hours: BPNN and the food pantry will be closed on the following days:

Thurs, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 26

Sat, Dec 23 - Mon, Dec 25

Sat, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan. 1

Normal Food Pantry Hours

Monday: 10 AM-Noon & 3-6:30 PM

Tuesday: 10 AM-Noon

Thursday: 10 AM-Noon and 3-6:30 PM

Friday: 10 AM-Noon

Saturday: 10 AM-12:30 PM

Friends of Verona Senior Center

Thanks You!

Our pie social on November 4 from 11 AM to

5PM was a great success. We would like to

thank Cliff Insurance, Liz Leonard, Culver’s and

Noel Manor for their generous donations. We

had a lot of fun with all the wonderful

volunteers. They were the main reason for our

success. Thank you very much and we’ll see

you all next year.

I would like to explain to everyone what our

fundraiser does for the Verona Senior Center.

The Friends of Verona Senior Center provides

money to purchase food for the Caregivers

group, Parkinson’s group, Veterans group,

Healthy Lifestyles, Coffee Hour, Chat and Chew,

special events and more. We provide monies

for the music everyone gets to enjoy. We also

make funds available to the group Helping

Hands.

Louie Eifert, President



Sunshine Report Sunshine Club

If you know of someone who has been

hospitalized, is ill, or has experienced a loss,

please let our staff or front desk volunteers

know, so that we can send a card.

Sympathy:

Jim McConnell (wife Mary)

Steve Sheets (wife Marcia)

Get Well:

Linda Lalor!!

THANK YOU!

Did You Know? The Friends of Verona Senior

Center support the programs and services of the

Verona Senior Center. They are an advisory board,

providing input into programs and services offered by

the Senior Center. They also organize fundraisers

and provide financial support for music at the birth-

day /anniversary party, and snacks for the Coffee

Hour, Veterans Group, Caregivers Group, Parkin-

son’s Group, and other events. The support we re-

ceive from the Friends groups is over and above the

city’s budget. 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

Other gifts given this month include:

Thank you to all who donate to the Verona Senior

Center! You can designate your gift for a specific

purpose, such as the nutrition program, musical pro-

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

a fund that provides short-term emergency support

to seniors in need. If you do not designate a specific

purpose, your gift will be used where needed most.

THE CHRONICLE ~ DECEMBER | 23

Contact Information

Address: 108 Paoli Street Verona, WI 53593 Phone: (608) 845-7471 FAX: (608) 848-2784 Friends Website: www.veronaactiveadults.org City of Verona Website: www.ci.verona.wi.us Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 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]

Administrative Assistant, Michele Harding

[email protected]

Program Assistant, Janice Paul

[email protected]

Nurse, Barbara Rasmussen [email protected]

Nutrition Coordinator, Cindy Martin Nutrition Aide, Jamie Amers

Transportation provided by

Transit Solutions & RSVP Volunteer Drivers


Board of Directors

President, Louis Eifert

Treasurer, Mary Volker

Secretary, Virginia Peterson

Bill LaBerge

Pat Eggen

Alyce Kocal

Linda Kaiser

Richard Bartlett

Gerald Grajkowski

Barbara Pacifico

If you would like to contact a Board Member,

please call the Senior Center at 845-7471.

Verona Senior Commission

Voting:

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.

Verona Senior Center

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