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VOLUME 23, ISSUE 11 • NOVEMBER 2019 •108 PAOLI STREET • VERONA, WI 53593 • 608-845-7471

November 2019

Verona Senior Center

November Birthday and Anniversary Party

Friday, November 15

Happy Hour Trio

Lunch at 11:30 AM, Cost will be $ 5.00

Entertainment at 12:30 PM

RSVP 845-7471 by 12 NOON Monday, November 11

This trio will play a variety of music. They enjoy waltzes, two-steps, polkas,

hoe-downs, hymns and country music. There will be guitar, fiddle, accordion, and

singing! Come out and enjoy the fun!

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City of Verona Residents and Active Volunteers who have a birthday or

anniversary in the month of November eat for FREE!

50/50 Raffle!

Please refer to page 11 for the menu on this day!


108 Paoli Street Verona, WI 53593

Open: Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm

Thursdays from 8:30 am-7:00 pm

Phone: (608) 845-7471 Fax: (608) 848-2784

Nutrition line: (608) 848-0438

Website: friendsofveronaseniorcenter.org

“Like Us” on Facebook: Verona Senior Center

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Events and Activities

Events, Trips, Games,

Activities…………...2-7

Movies……………….8

Craft Fair/Bake Sale

Fundraiser & Salad

Menu………………....9

Activity Calendar…...10

Menu….…...………..11

Health &Wellness

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Staff Notes…………14

Case Management…15

In and Out………...16

Volunteering………..17

Resources and

Groups………….18-19

Transportation...…….20

Community

Events……………....21

Sunshine Report…….22

Contact Info and

Building Hours……...23

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Next Board Meeting is Wednesday, November 13

at 9:30 AM

We are an active, fun Board and welcome new

faces. If you are interested, please give us a

call at 845-7471.

Save the dates for upcoming

programs!

November 20: Paine House in Oshkosh Trip

November 23: Board Craft Fair/Bake Sale

December 6: Chili Supper and Tree Lighting

December 30: New Year’s Party

Please join us for our Veteran’s Program

Monday, November 11

for a special recognition event

Flag Raising Ceremony at Hometown Junction - 11:00 AM

Lunch at Verona Senior Center - 11:30 AM

Recognition Program begins at 12:30 PM

Quilts of Valor Presentation begins at 1:15 PM

Please call the Senior Center at 845-7471 by NOON Wednesday, November 6 to RSVP.

We will provide veterans with a FREE lunch this day. Please identify the

military branch you served in when making your reservation. All other meals are $5.

If you have any questions, please call the Verona Senior Center 845-7471.

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Half-Hour Health Talk

Thursday, November 20 at 12:30 PM

UW School of Pharmacy students will be

presenting a topic discussion on asthma!

Holiday Decorating Party!!

Monday, November 25 from

9:00 AM-Noon

We need your help!

We would love to have your help getting the

Senior Center ready for the holidays! Please call

Alasa at 845-7471 if you are interested in

helping. Treats will be provided!

SAVE THE DATE!!!!

Chili Supper and Tree Lighting

Friday, December 6 from 4:30-7:00 PM

We are joining with the Verona Fire

Department and the Verona Area Chamber of

Commerce to make the annual Holiday Tree

Lighting a fun evening for the whole

community. The Firemen will serve their chili.

Santa will be available for pictures, and there

will be lots of other activities for the

youngsters. We are responsible for

supplying volunteers and providing the treats

for the dessert trays. Bring your baked

goods (or store bought) to the Senior

Center Friday, Dec 6, between 8 AM and

3 PM. Please cut treats into serving size pieces

and use containers that we do not have to

return. If you would like to sign up to

volunteer at the event please call or stop by the

Senior Center 845-7471. There will be a sign up

sheet at the front desk!

Rendever Virtual Reality Tours

Fridays Nov. 1, 8, 22 at 10:00 AM

For the month of November we will have you

traveling on your own! Stop on in and we will

set you up with the virtual equipment and you

can travel wherever you would like.

Literature Lovers Book Club

Wednesday, November 13 at 12:30 PM

The November book club selection will be

Carnegie’s Maid by Marie Benedict.

Death Café

Friday, November 8 at 10:00 AM

Death Midwife Sharon Stewart of Brooklyn,

Wisconsin, will be facilitating a Death Café.

A Death Café is an open and respectful

discussion group where everyone has the

opportunity to safely discuss their thoughts,

fears, understanding and dreams about death and

dying. The objective is to increase the awareness

of death so it's not a taboo topic.

AARP Safe Driving Course

Thursday, November 14 from

9:00 AM-1:00 PM

Refresh your driving skills with the AARP Smart

Driver Course! You will learn defensive driving

techniques, proven safety strategies, and new

traffic laws and rules of the road. There are no

tests to pass. You simply sign up and learn.

Cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for

non– members. Please sign up at the Senior

Center! All checks will be made out to

AARP the day of class.

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Events & Activities

Computer Questions Plus…

Friday, November 15 from

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Rich Bartlett will be providing a session

on text messaging. Please come with any

questions that you may have!

Tech Time with Tim

Wednesdays, November 13 and 27

4:30 or 5:00 PM Appointments

Tim will answer questions about

computers, phones, and digital devices.

Space is limited, so please call 845-7471

for an appointment.

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Hand and

Foot

Mondays, 1 - 4 PM

No Hand and Foot Nov. 11

Mah-Jongg Tuesdays, 10 AM - 12 PM

Euchre

Tues., 1:00-3:30 PM

$1.00 person. Please arrive 5-10

minutes early to register. No one will

be added to the game after the bell

rings at 1 PM.

Bridge Wed., 12:30 - 4 PM

Mexican Train

Dominoes

Wed., 12:45 PM

Bingo

Thursdays, 12:30 - 1:30 PM

2 cards for $1.00 for the hour

No Bingo Nov. 28

“500” Thursdays at 1:45 PM

No 500 Nov. 28

Game Night Thursdays, 6 PM

A variety of games available!

No game night Nov. 28

Games for everyone!

500 Winners

9/12/19: Scott B. (1830), Bobbie C. (1740)

9/19/19: Phil M. (1820), Bucky B. (1760)

9/26/19: Dorothy S. (2950), BobbieC.(2620)

Prairie Kitchen Cooking Club

October– March 2019

To register for either the Tuesday or Friday

class please email or call Kara Hoerr.

608-620-4461 or

[email protected].

$40 per person fee is due at the first class.

All classes are held from 10:00-11:30 am at

The Prairie Kitchen, 1200 E. Verona Ave.

www.bpnn.org/nutriton-classes.html

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Triad

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older adults, law enforcement and

agencies serving seniors to enhance

the quality of life for our seniors.

Interested sharing your ideas for

education programs at the Verona

Senior Center? Join our committee

the minimum commitment is only

6 hours per YEAR!

Personal Safety for Seniors

w/Charles Dean

November 4 at 10am

Come enjoy a cup of coffee and learn

important tips on personal safety.

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FREE popcorn is served during all movies!


Movie Matinees

All films are purchased through

VUDU.com. The synopses for films are

provided by VUDU.

Great Courses: DVD Series

Mondays

1:00-2:30 PM

Customs of the World: Using Cultural

Intelligence to Adapt, Wherever You Are

This series will end November 4.

New series will start November 18:

Food - A History:

Food: A Cultural Culinary History

Eating is an indispensable human activity. As a result,

whether we realize it or not, the drive to obtain food

has been a major catalyst across all of history, from

prehistoric times to the present. Epicure Jean-Anthelme

Brillat-Savarin said it best:

"Gastronomy governs the whole life of man."

Maleficent

Friday, November 8

12:30 PM 97 min.

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Nothing But Trouble

Friday, November 22

12:30 PM 93 min.

A story about a yuppie

couple who get busted

for speeding in a small

town and enter a comic

nightmare as they try to

escape from the town's

ancient judge and his

law-and-order Sheriff.

Gravity

Friday, November 1

12:30 PM 91 min.

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Craft Fair/Bake Sale Fund Raiser


Craft Fair/Bake Sale

When: Saturday, November 23

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 pm

Location: Verona Senior Center

This is the perfect time to pick up those special

holiday gifts and of course, delicious baked goods!!

Local artists – Woodworking, painting, jewelry, fabric art,

photography and more!

Seniors: We need your baked goods!

Please sign up at the front desk beginning November 1

or call 845-7471.

This is sponsored by the Friends Board and all proceeds will benefit the Senior Center.

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Friday – 11/1

Chicken Taco Salad: Shredded lettuce topped with seasoned diced chicken, diced tomatoes, cheese, salsa,

black olives, sour cream and tortilla strips. Dressing: None Meal items served with entree:

tropical fruit, vanilla pudding

Friday – 11/8

Cordon Bleu Salad: Mixed Greens topped with diced: chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, green peppers and

tomatoes. Dressing: Ranch Meal item served with entree : WW dinner roll, fruit cocktail, pumpkin bar

Friday – 11/15:

Harvest Salad: Mixed greens topped with beets, garbanzo beans, cucumber, red onion, feta and croutons.

Dressing: Balsamic Vinaigrette Meal items served with entree: saltine crackers, grape juice, frosted

white cake

Friday – 11/22

Pulled Pork Confetti Salad: Shredded lettuce topped with shredded BBQ pork, tomatoes, cucumber, corn

and bacon. Dressing: Ranch Meal items served with entree: cranberry stuffing, cinnamon apple slices,

pumpkin pie


ACTIVITY CALENDAR VERONA SENIOR CENTER November 2019

MON TUES WED THURS FRI

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9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 Rendever Virtual

Reality Tour

10:00 Tai Chi II

11:15 Tai Chi I

12:30 Movie: Gravity�

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8:45 Keeping Fit

9:00 Foot Care

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 Triad: Personal Safety

1:00 Hand and Foot

1:00-2:30 Great Courses: Final

in Series Customs of the World

22-24

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9:00-Noon Foot Reflexology

9:00 Coffee Hour

9:00 Core Strength

9:30 Hometown Helpers

10:00 Caregivers Support &

Club 108

10:00 Mah– Jongg

1:00 Euchre

1:00/6:00 Stampers Group

2:30 Yoga

5:00 Weight Watchers

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9:00 Coffee Hour

9:30-2:00 Wellness Nurse

9:30 Knitting Group

10:00 Club 108

10:00 Functional MELT

11:00 MELT Method

12:30 Bridge

12:45 Mexican Train

1:30-3:00 MATC Knitting

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8:45 Keeping Fit

10:00 OTS: Festival Foods

12:30 No Bingo

1:45 “500”

2:00 Core Strength

3:30 Line Dancing

6:00 Game Night

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8:45 Yoga

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00-11:00 Death Café

10:00 Tai Chi II

11:15 Tai Chi I

12:30 Movie: Maleficent

Historical Society

Meeting 11/9/19�

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8:45 Keeping Fit

9:00 Foot Care

9:00 Coffee Hour

9:00-Noon Foot Reflexology

Veterans Event

11:00 Flag Ceremony

11:30 Lunch

12:30 Veterans Program

1:15 Quilts of Valor

No Hand and Foot

No Great Courses

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9:00-Noon Chair Massage

9:00 Coffee Hour

9:00 Core Strength

10:00 Man and Woman-Talk:

What Lies in the Future

10:00 Mah– Jongg

10:15 Card Making Class

1:00 Euchre

2:30 Yoga


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9:00 Coffee Hour

9:30 Board Meeting


9:30 Knitting Group

10:00 Club 108


11:00 MELT Method

12:30 Bridge

12:30 Book Club

12:45 Mexican Train


4:30/5:00 Tech time with Tim

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8:45 Keeping Fit

9:00 Coffee Hour

9:00-1:00 AARP Safe Driving

Course

10:30 Healthy Lifestyles

12:30 Bingo

1:45 “500”

2:00 Core Strength

3:00 Vets Group

3:30 Line Dancing

6:00 Game Night

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8:45 Yoga

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 Computers w/Rich:

Text Messaging �

10:00 Tai Chi II

11:15 Tai Chi I

11:30 Birthday/

Anniversary Lunch -

RSVP by noon 11/11

Happy Hour Trio

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8:45 Keeping Fit

9:00 Foot Care

9:00 Coffee Hour

No Changes in Aging Group

1:00 Hand and Foot

1:00-2:30 New Great Courses:

Food : A Cultural Culinary

History 1-3

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9:00 Coffee Hour

9:00 Core Strength

10:00 OTS: Hy-Vee/ALDI

10:00 Caregivers Support &

Club 108

10:00 Mah– Jongg

1:00 Euchre

2:30 Yoga


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9:00 Coffee Hour

9:30-2 :00 Wellness Nurse

9:30 Knitting Group

10:00 Club 108


11:00 MELT Method

12:30 Half -Hour Health Talk:

Asthma

12:30 Bridge

12:45 Mexican Train


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8:45 Keeping Fit

9:00 –Noon Foot Reflexology

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 OTS: Kohl’s

10:00 Parkinson's Group

12:30 Bingo

1:45 “500”

2:00 Core Strength

3:30 Line Dancing

6:00 Game Night

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8:45 Yoga

9:00 Coffee Hour

10:00 Rendever Virtual

Reality Tour

10:00 Tai Chi II

11:15 Tai Chi I

11:00-1:00

12:30 Movie: Nothing But

Trouble

Craft Fair and Bake Sale

Saturday, Nov. 23 9-2�

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8:45 Keeping Fit

9:00 Coffee Hour

9:00-Noon Holiday Decorating

Party

1:00 Hand and Foot

1:00-2:30 New Great Courses:

Food : A Cultural Culinary

History 4-6

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9:00 Coffee Hour

9:00 Core Strength


10:00 Man and Woman-Talk:

Learn About Japan

10:00 Mah– Jongg

1:00 Euchre

2:30 Yoga


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9:00 Coffee Hour

No Wellness Nurse

9:30 Knitting Group

10:00 Club 108


11:00 MELT Method

12:30 Bridge

12:45 Mexican Train


4:30/5:00 Tech time with Tim

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on a WW Bun

Creamy Coleslaw

Carrot Raisin Salad

NAS – steamed carrots

Tropical Fruit

Vanilla Pudding

MO – Hummus Wrap

NCS – SF Pudding

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NAS – no sour cream

Baked Potato/Sour Cream

Banana

Cornbread/Butter

Lemon Dream Bars

MO – Veggie Chili

NCS – Spiced Apples

Beef Pot Pie w/Biscuit Top

Creamed Spinach

Apple Juice

Strawberry Jell-o

MO – Veggie Pot Pie

NCS – SF Jell-o

Cake for Cambridge

Chicken and Gravy

NAS – no gravy

Over White bread

Mashed Potatoes

Butter

Green Beans

Orange

Frosted Marble Cake

MO – Veggie Chicken and

Gravy

NCS – SF Cookie Packet

Fish Sandwich

on WW Bun

Cheese Slice

NAS – no cheese

Tartar Sauce

Yams

Coleslaw

Fruit Cup

Carnival Cookie

MO – Cheese and Toma-

to Sandwich


Chicken Stew

WW Dinner Roll/Butter

Broccoli

Fruit Cocktail

Pumpkin Bar

MO – Veggie Stew

NCS – SF Pudding

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Cheesy Potatoes�

Herb Roasted Carrot�

Cinnamon Apples�

Pumpkin Pie�

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MO – Multigrain Burger

NCS – SF Pie

*Meatballs in Marinara

Over Penne

Carrots

Mixed Greens Salad

Dressing

Banana

Ambrosia Salad

MO – Veggie Meatballs

NCS – Pineapple

*Pork Loin in Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Garden Blend Vegetables

WW Bread/Butter

Mandarin Oranges

Chocolate Pudding�

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MO – Veggie Wrap

NCS – SF Pudding�

Cheeseburger

NAS – no cheese

on WW Bun

Ketchup/Mustard

Calico Beans

Potato Salad

Fruit Cocktail

Pineapple Fluff

MO – Black Bean Burger

NCS – SF Jell-o

Hearty Chicken Noodle

Soup

Saltine Crackers

California Blend Veg.

Grape Juice

Frosted White Cake�

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NCS – SF Cookie Packet�

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Biscuit

Green Beans

Chunky Apple Sauce

Chocolate Chip Banana Cake

(no frosting)

MO – Veggie Stew


Chicken Mac Casserole

Peas

Tomato Juice

NAS – LS V-8

Pineapple

Vanilla Pudding

MO – Mac and Cheese

NCS – SF Pudding

Cheese Tortellini Bake

(In meat sauce)

Bread Stick/Butter

Spinach

Mandarin Oranges

Blueberry Crisp

MO – Marinara Tortellini

Bake

NCS – Fruit Cup

Traditional Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes

w/Gravy

NAS – no gravy

Broccoli

White Bread/Butter

Apple Juice Cup

Frosted Lemon Cake�

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MO – Garden Patty

NCS – SF Jell-o�

Turkey in Gravy�

Mashed Potatoes�

Glazed Carrots�

Cranberry Stuffing�

Cinnamon Apples Slices�

Pumpkin Pie�

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NCS – SF Pumpkin Pie�

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Brown Rice

Carrots

Corn Salad

Peaches

Cookie Bars

MO – Soy a la king


Pot Roast with Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Mixed Green Salad

Dressing

Orange

WW Bread/Butter

Raspberry Sherbet

MO – Veggie Meatballs in

Gravy

NCS – SF Ice Cream

*Sausage Veggie Egg Bake

Orange Juice

Mini Biscuit/Butter

Spiced Apples

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Health and Wellness

How do I pay for my exercise

classes?

Payments for all exercise classes go

directly to the exercise instructors.

The Senior Center does not take

payments for exercise classes.

Please continue to sign in for each of

your classes with your scan card. If you

have more questions please contact

the exercise instructor.

Thank you! Happy Exercising!!!

Keeping Fit: Shannon Maguire

Mondays & Thursdays at 8:45 AM

No class Nov. 28

$50 Punch Card for 10 Classes

(Punch card does not expire)

This exercise program is a mixture of

aerobic exercises, weight training, mobility

and balance improvement. We use stretch

bands and balls.

Core Strength : Alasa Wiest

Tuesdays at 9:00 AM

Thursdays at 2:00 PM

No class Nov. 28

This is a FREE Class.

Having a strong core is extremely important

as it supports the spine and aids in balance.

We will not only work our abdominal mus-

cles, but also the muscles of the back and

hips. Planks, Superman’s, Squats, hand

weights, and balancing on the floor or with a

Functional MELT Class: Liron Weiss

Wednesdays: 10:00 AM

$55 for 8 weeks

Drop-in $10 per class

This special class is for those who can't get

down and up from the floor.

This simple and unique self-treatment will

make your whole body feel better and

provide relief from neck and low back pain,

arthritis, bunions, plantar fasciitis, carpal

tunnel syndrome and other aches and pain

in your body. Using specialized MELT Balls

on your hands and feet, you will learn how

to help erase pain and tension in your hands,

feet, neck, and low back brought on by

everyday stress, over-use, misuse and age.

MELT Class: Liron Weiss

Wednesdays: 11:00 AM

$55 for 8 weeks

Drop-in $10 per class

What is The MELT Method?

The MELT Method is a simple self-treatment

method that eliminates chronic pain,

improves performance, and decreases the

accumulated stress caused by the repetitive

postures and movements of everyday

living. The MELT Method is the very first

Hands-off Bodywork

®

method developed for

the general public as a self-care tool to

prevent and relieve chronic pain. It’s an

affordable addition to any wellness or fitness

routine. For more about MELT,

go to www.meltmethod.com.


Health and Wellness

Tai Chi: Jody Curley

Fridays

No Class Nov. 29

$35 for 8 weeks $10 for Drop-in

Tai Chi Balance II: 10:00 AM

Instruction in a Yang Style Tai Chi Short Form.

Slow, fluid movements which maintain and

improve alignment and balance, flexibility,

strength and concentration. A more complex

movement sequence than Tai Chi I. Standing.

Tai Chi Balance I: 11:15 AM

Instruction in Chi Kung (breath and energy

practice for health) and beginning Tai Chi Form

movements. Slow, fluid movement patterns

which maintain and improve alignment and

balance, flexibility, strength and concentration.

Shorter, less complex movement sequences than

Tai Chi II - a good class to begin your Tai Chi

practice. Students will be standing unless a chair

is needed for support.

Line Dancing: Marlene Cordes

Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM

No Class Nov. 28

$30 for a 4-week class

$37.50 for 4 classes of your choosing

(Must be used within 3 months)

$10 for Drop-in

Join the dancing fun with beginner line dancing!

Easy dances to all kinds of music.

Yoga: Shannon Maguire

Tuesdays at 2:30 PM

Fridays at 8:45 AM

No Class Nov. 29

$50 Punch Card for 10 Classes

(Punch card does not expire)

Anyone can do yoga and stretching in this class.

The exercises can be modified.

Services Requiring Appointments

Call 845-7471 to schedule an appointment.

Please make checks payable to the provider.

Please check in for these

appointments at the Front Desk.

Foot Care Clinic - $20

Mondays, November 4, 11, 18

15-minute appointments begin at 9:00 AM

Bring two towels. Fingernails $10.00 extra.

Foot Reflexology

$25 for 30 min., $50 for 60 min.

Tuesday, Nov. 5 (9:00-Noon)

Monday, Nov. 11 (9:00-Noon)

Thursday, Nov. 21 (9:00– Noon)

Chair Massage with Gary

$13 for 15 min., $25 for 30 min.

Tuesdays, November 12, 19, 26

Appointments begin at 9:00 AM

Free Drop-In Wellness Services

No Appointment Necessary!

Please check in at the front desk!

Wellness Checks with Nurse Barbara

Wednesdays, 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Weight/blood pressure/blood sugar checks.

For November and December Barb will be

changing her schedule on a few dates.

Please note below:

Nov. 26 not Nov. 27

Dec. 23 not Dec. 25

Dec. 31 not Jan.1

Staff Notes


Hello! My name is Stephanie Ehle and I’m

excited to join the Verona Senior Center as

the new Director and eager to meet

everyone!�

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As a Madison native, I have worked in the

health and well-being management field for

over 12 years, most of which has been in the

non-profit sector. I enjoy helping individuals

improve their quality of life through

awareness, education and motivation. �

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Outside of work I enjoy spending time with

my family. My husband, Eric and I have two

beautiful children and we love to spend time

outside exploring Wisconsin and getting dirty! �

Stephanie

This month I want to focus on our

Parkinson’s Group here at the Verona

Senior Center. We meet the third Thursday

of every month. I am the facilitator and am

open to all ideas and speakers dealing with

Parkinson’s.

At the end of August, the American

Parkinson’s Disease Association had a walk

titled the “Optimism Walk”. I was a

participant and had the opportunity to meet

so many wonderful and courageous people.

It was at Warner Park with free corn on the

cob, beans, brats, and a lovely day in

Wisconsin.

According to the Wisconsin Executive

Director, Rachel Wilberding, there were 210

“walkers” and more than $24,000 was raised.

I personally want to thank those of you who

donated for my walk.

Some of our own Verona group also

participated in an “Art Program” recently,

with emphasis on finger dexterity and voice

control.

We had the honor of Rachel attending our

last meeting giving us updates for Wisconsin

including financial assistance available to the

Wisconsin Parkinson’s population.

We have an upcoming Wisconsin Parkinson’s

Symposium this month at the Madison

Marriott West, Middleton. I will attend along

with some of our members.

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In and Out

Sign In, Please!

Please sign in for all programs, classes,

activities, and events you attend. Your input

helps us plan and fund programs and

services. If you don’t have a scan card, we

will be happy to make one.

November

Case Manager Outreach Visits

Stop by & visit with our Case Managers at

locations and times listed below.

They can help you find resources & services.

Evia: 4

th

Tuesday, 3-4 pm

Noel Manor: 1st

Tuesday, 3-4 pm

Park Verona: 3

rd

Thursday, 3-4 pm

Prairie Oaks II: 2

nd

Tuesday, 2-3 pm

Schettler Terrace: 1

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Thursday, 2-3 pm

Sugar Creek: 2

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Monday, 8:30-9:30 am

Verona Library: 2

nd

Monday, 1-2 pm

Weekly Email Update

If you would like to be added to our email

list for updates on classes, activities or

events such as class cancellations or

program changes, please email Alasa at

[email protected]

Where can I pick up a Chronicle?

A free copy of the Chronicle is available for

pick-up at Verona Senior Center, Verona

Public Library, Verona City Hall, Verona

Vision, and Miller’s Grocery Store.

You may also view the Chronicle on line!

www.veronaactiveadults.org

Have some extra time? Like

people? Volunteer at the Verona

Senior Center! There’s sure to be

something you will enjoy.

Call Alasa at 608/845-7471

to find out more!

Volunteer Opportunities

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We are currently looking for more Meals on Wheels drivers.

Do you have an hour one day a week? Then this

volunteer opportunity is for you! We are in need of volunteers to take

meals out into our community to seniors who are homebound. This is a

wonderful program and you are sure to bless someone's life. If you are

interested please give the Senior Center a call 845-7471.

We would love to chat with you more about this opportunity!

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Resources and Groups

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

RSVP Verona Hometown Helpers

1st Tuesday at 9:30 AM

Come share your knitting/crocheting/sewing

talents with RSVP volunteers who gather

monthly at the Verona Senior Center to make

items for donation to Dane County

nonprofits! They socialize and share creative

ideas while creating handcrafted items.

If you are interested in more information,

contact RSVP Group Projects Coordinator,

Kate Seal, by email at [email protected] or

phone, 608-310-7280.

Men and Women Talk Group

2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

Nov. 12 WHAT LIES IN THE FUTURE?

More than 2 and 1/2 years ago Man Talk was formed at

the Senior Center, meeting twice a month for

conversation. Local concerns drifted into book

reviews. Soon presenters were invited. Then women

were included. Tours became regular events.

Participation increased to a regular 12 to 16. Now we

will have Tom Bauer lead us in a discussion on where

we go from here. The Participatory Learning And

Teaching Organization (PLATO), a U-W Madison

extension program of education, will have

representatives joining in the conversation. Join us as

we look ahead.

Nov. 26 LEARN ABOUT JAPAN

In his free-time, Verona Public Library Reference

Librarian, Mark Cullen, has been traveling to Japan off

and on since 1992. Join us as Mark helps us discover

the intricacies of the geography, the arts and culture,

and the oddities that make this country so distinctive

and fascinating. Just in time for the Tokyo 2020

Summer Olympic Games! Special emphasis will be given

to Northern Japan where his wife's family resides.

Changes Related to Aging

3rd Monday at 10:00 AM

No meeting November

Round table discussion about the concerns,

challenges, and losses we face as we get older.

Carol Doolin will facilitate this discussion.

Caregivers Support Group

1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

All caregivers or former caregivers

welcome! No RSVP required.

Club 108

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

Every Wed. 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 5:30PM

AA Meetings

Wellness Clinic - Thursdays at 1:00 PM

All meetings are confidential.

Veterans Group

2nd Thursday at 3:00 PM

Vets from all branches of service welcome!

Healthy Lifestyles

2nd Thursday at 10:30 AM

Topic?

Parkinson’s Group

3rd Thursday at 10:00 AM

Anyone dealing with Parkinson's or a

caregiver of someone with Parkinson's is

welcome to attend.

Groups

Verona Stampers Group

1st Tuesday of every month

1:00/6:00 PM. Drop in anytime!

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 Class

2nd Tuesday of the month at 10:15 AM

Join Teresa Schultz with Stampin’ Up for card

making. The cost of the class is $13.

Please RSVP by Wednesday,

November 6

to Teresa Schultz:

[email protected]

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Transportation

To schedule a Transit Solu�ons ride, call 845��

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Transit Solutions

Daily Transportation in Verona

�� Pick up/drop off at your Verona home!

�� Shared rides - space is limited.

� Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 2:00 PM�

�� There are now 2 vans on Wednesdays

and one van prioritizes trips to Miller’s

�� Wheelchair accessible van

�� Riders must be City of Verona residents

�� Destinations within Verona city limits

�� Maximum 2 stops per person/per trip

�� Round trip to the Senior Center $1.00

�� Round trip to other Verona sites $2.00

�� Please pay the van driver directly

�� Must live independently in your own

home or apartment

Transit Solutions

Out-of-Town Shopping

Pick-up/drop-off at your Verona home!

Tuesday/Thursday Shopping

Trips

Thursday, November 7: Festival Foods

Tuesday, November 19 : Hy-Vee/ALDI

Thursday November 21: Kohl’s

Out-of-Town Shopping Departs at 10 AM

Return Pick Up 12:15 PM,

in Verona by 1:00 PM

Suggested Donation: $4.00 Roundtrip

Please make payments directly to the driver.

RSVP Medical Appointment Rides for City of Verona Seniors

RSVP volunteers take people to medical and social appointments outside of

Verona. Ride requests must be made at least

3 business days before your appointment.

(For Monday rides, please call by Wednesday!)

�� Riders must be able to get in & out of a passenger car without assistance.

�� Donations should be made to RSVP. Drivers cannot accept tips.

�� If you must cancel, call 845-7471 ASAP so driver can be reassigned to help others.

�� If you have not had a ride with RSVP before, there is an intake form that will need to be

filled out first. Case Managers are happy to assist with this!

�� Must live independently or be a veteran. If you live in an assisted living please talk to

your facility director. (Veterans may be any age but cannot have medical assistance.)


Events in the Community

FREE Badger Prairie Needs Network

Community Meal

1st & 3rd Saturday of each month

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM

No reservations necessary.

Badger Prairie Needs Network

1200 E. Verona Ave., Verona

All are welcome!

For more info please go to

http://www.bpnn.org/volunteer.html

Badger Prairie Needs Network

Food Pantry Information:

If you live in the Verona Area School District,

or in the 53593 zip code area you are eligible

to use the Badger Prairie Needs Network

Food Pantry once a month. To schedule a

ride, call the Senior Center, 845-7471,

by noon the day before.

Normal Food Pantry Hours

Monday: 10 AM-Noon

Tuesday: 10 AM-Noon

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 11 AM-6:30 PM

Friday: 10 AM-Noon

Saturday: 10 AM-12:30 PM

Sunday: Closed

Need something mended? Clothing

Menders from the Sugar Creek United

Methodist Church are available on the first

Saturday of the month during the Community

Meal from 10 AM-1PM. They are available to

do simple mending. Drop off your item and

enjoy lunch!

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Over the years, we've dove deep into many Ve-

rona history topics. These have ranged from our

early settlers, lost rural schools, the history of

our churches and businesses, our original Native

America residents, and even a leper colony. We

have gathered photos, stories, interviews, and a

handful of artifacts along the way. While Verona

has a rich history, one thing it doesn't have is a

place dedicated to showing it off!

In September our officers and members began

seriously investigating and planning what it would

take to rennovate a small historic downtown

Verona home into a history center. We've en-

listed the help of several contractors, an archi-

tect, and other local experts for guidance and

advice.

We'd like to present the current status of this

project to our membership and anyone else in-

terested in the topic. The goals of this meeting

would be as follows:

1. Talk about the home being looked at and give

a status update on the work being done to eval-

uate its potential.

2. Hear feedback on what functions a Verona

history center should serve.

3. Get ideas for fundraising strategies, and vol-

unteers to help with that effort.

We would love to hear your ideas on what a

Verona history center might look like!


Sunshine Report

Sunshine Club

If you know of someone who has been ill,

hospitalized, or has experienced a loss,

please let our staff or front desk volunteers

know, so that we can send a card.

Thank you for your generous

donations and memorials:

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Donor Recognition Box:

You will notice a new Donor Recognition

Display Box on the wall just above the

drinking fountains. This has been moved into

the Center from the Serenity Garden.

We wish to give a huge ‘THANK YOU” to

Wendy Trollop for the original building of our

Donor Recognition Display Box and the

refurbishing of the same, which displays the

names of individuals who have contributed to

the Friends of Verona Senior Center.

For a memorial or donation of $100 or more,

you may request your own plaque honoring

your loved one or yourself. Please make your

plaque request at the time of your

donation. All donation and requests should be

directed to Friends of Verona Senior Center.

THANK YOU!

Many THANKS to the Friends of Verona

Senior Center for their help in making the

Senior Center a better place!

The Friends of Verona Senior Center provide

on-going financial support for music at the

birthday - anniversary party, food for special

events, snacks for Coffee Hour, Veterans Group,

Caregivers Group, and Parkinson’s Group. Thank

you!

Thanks to Our Program Sponsors:

Culver’s – Birthday Coupon Cards

5

th

Quarter – Birthday Coupon Cards

Comfort Keepers – Bingo

State Bank of Cross Plains – Birthday Cake

Agrace Hospice – Caregivers Support Group

“A tiny spark ignites a flame, just as a

helping hand can do the same”

Nonnie Jules

Please Consider Gifting

Please consider a gift or memorial donation to the

Helping Hands Fund through the Verona Senior

Center. With your donation, you can help Verona

seniors with emergency needs that they are unable to

provide themselves or obtain through other

community resources. Consider a personal donation,

a gift in remembrance of a loved one, donation to the

Fund in lieu of flowers at a memorial service, or a will

bequest to the Helping Hands Fund – Verona Senior

Center.

23 THE CHRONICLE ~ NOVEMBER

Contact Information


Address: 108 Paoli Street, Verona, WI

53593

Phone: (608) 845-7471

FAX: (608) 848-2784

Nutrition Line: (608) 848-0438

Hours:

Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri., 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Open Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Website: www.ci.verona.wi.us

Senior Center Staff

Director, Stephanie Ehle

[email protected]

Case Manager, Becky Losby

[email protected]

Case Manager, Julie Larson

[email protected]

Program Manager, Alasa Wiest

[email protected]

Administrative Assistant, Karen Henry

[email protected]

Program Assistant, Janice Paul

[email protected]

Nutrition Aide, Jamie Amers

[email protected]

Nursing Services provided by

Barbara J. Rasmussen, RN

[email protected]

Transportation Services provided by

Transit Solutions & RSVP Volunteer Drivers

Friends of Verona Senior Center

Board of Directors

Check out our Website:

friendsofveronaseniorcenter.org

Richard Bartlett, Vice President

Pat Eggen, Treasurer

Linda Kaiser, Secretary

Gerald Grajkowski

Alyce Kocal

Cindy Martin

Nancy Mendoza

Pat Nardi

Jim Zelem

The Friends of Verona Senior Center raise funds

to support the programs and services of the

Verona Senior Center. If you would like to

contact a Board Member, please call the Senior

Center at 845-7471.

Verona Senior Services Committee

Voting Members:

Kate Cronin, Katie Kohl, Charlotte Jerney

City of Verona Alders

The Verona Senior Center is accredited by the

Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers.


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