Connection Chronicles July 2012 Concerts in the Park Come Out & Support NWDSS in July

Northwest Dane Senior Services Black Earth, Wisconsin

NWDSS will be supplying the food for the July 10th concert. Join us for a dine out of Brats or Hot Dog, Chips, Beverage and Homemade Brownie for $6. All proceeds benefit NWDSS programs. Transportation is provided for free by John Bird Accounting. Call 767-3757 to sign up and join us for great music, food and fun in the Park! The Music line-up for the July concerts is: July 3rd July 10th July 17th July 24th July 31

The Stormy Rice Band (70’s-80’s Local Band) Tracks Outta Town (Railroad Country) Wild Heart (Country) The Steve Meisner Ban (Polka) Midlife Crisis (Classic Rock from the 70’s and forward)

Mt. Horeb Art & Fine Crafts Fair Trip Saturday, July 21st from 9 am—12 noon Looking for something to do on a Saturday? Plan to attend a great local craft fair! Bus is only $3. Sign-up by calling NWDSS at 767-3757.

WE’RE DINING OUT IN JULY In addition to our dine-out at the Concert in the Park, we have 3 more opportunities to eat out with friends in July. On Friday, July 13th we will travel to Dodgeville for a little shopping and then eat out at the A & W restaurant. Then on Wednesday, July 18th we will return to the Riverview Restaurant in Spring Green and stop at Hecks and Pecks for fresh produce on the way back. Finally, on July 25th we will be going to the Waunakee Farmers Market and then to the Spring Garden Restaurant to eat dinner. Consider joining us. The cost for the bus on these trips is $3 and lunch or dinner is on your own. Signup beginning on July 1st by calling 767-3757.

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I always jump at the chance to share how dedicated and generous the people associated with NWDSS are and continue to be in meeting the ongoing and increasing needs of our center and the older adults we serve. In January, I asked for your support for the printing and distribution of our newsletter. Costs had risen and we wanted to offer everyone a choice about how they received the newsletter. To date, 55 people responded with a generous contribution to the Newsletter fund, for a total of $1,173 to off-set some of the $3,200 needed for this purpose. Then in May, I asked for your support again for the “ More than a Meal Fund” due to the rising costs and increased need for our home delivered meal program. Again, your response was truly generous, as 45 people contributed $ $1,328 to date toward the $2,900 additional funding needed. Finally, in June, I sent surveys to 63 people that use our Supportive Home Chore service for in-home assistance with light housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry, shopping and in-home respite for caregivers. Forty-four people returned their survey and had really wonderful things to say about this service and those we employ to do this work. Of the surveys returned, 100% indicated they were very satisfied with the service provided and 94% indicated the service helped them a Great Deal to remain in their own homes. Additionally, 98% thought the service was very affordable and a great value when compared to other service providers and their respective charges. Most important were the comments about our staff, such as, “My worker is very nice and willing to help me with many things”, “My worker is a wonderful, energetic lady that is very helpful and sees what needs to be done, she keeps me going”, “Since I had eye surgery, she has been a blessing to me”, “She does things I could not do without considerable pain”, “My peace of comfort is increased by her calm behavior when I have seizures”, and, “We enjoy the visits and we don’t feel so trapped in our own home.” These only represent a small portion of the wonderful comments shared about our staff and our services. I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your confidence and trust in our programs, services and staff. We deeply appreciate all that you do in helping us to provide the very best services and activities possible for those we serve—Angela

Contact Us . . . Northwest Dane Senior Services 1940 Blue Mounds Street, Suite 2 Black Earth, WI 53515 Phone: (608) 767-3757 Fax: (608) 767-3782 Visit us on the Web at www.nwdss.org Personnel NWDSS Board Officers Executive Director…..Angela Velasquez, ext. 222 President Mel Bankes Email: [email protected] Vice-President Vera Riley Secretary Barbara Borns Case Manager…..Deanna Topper, ext. 223 Treasurer Paul Skalet Email: [email protected] Accounting/Administrative Assistant Lynn Davis, ext. 225 Email: [email protected] Nutrition & Activity Coordinator Cindy Danz, ext. 227 Email: [email protected] Nutrition Subs: Janet Carley and Donna Blumer

Directors Diana Studnicka Beth Marty Tom Glowacki

Sharol Parish Diego Camacho Sharon Craney

Support and Services . . . Do Not Resuscitate Bracelets— What You Need to Know As you may or may not know, the State of Wisconsin provides guidelines for the use of Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) bracelets as a way for individuals to communicate their wishes regarding end-of-life care. Wearing a DNR bracelet in the community informs Emergency Medical System (EMS) personnel of your wishes regarding CPR in the event you collapse and have no pulse. Recently it was discovered that there are only two bracelets that are authorized by the state. One is the standardized plastic bracelet that has the patient’s identification and physician signature on it and the other is a metal bracelet, which also has this information and can be ordered from the MediAlert Foundation. There are multiple vendors of medical alert bracelets. However, Wisconsin endorses only the MedicAlert DNR bracelet as the state approved DNR bracelet. Bracelets from other companies are not endorsed by the state. What could this mean for you? If you have a DNR bracelet from another company and you are alone when the EMS team arrives on the scene they are directed by the state to begin CPR. A DNR bracelet requires a physician order and when ordering a metal bracelet a copy of the order must be sent in to the company before it is created. A record is kept on file for EMS to access as needed to verify identification and physician’s order. You may contact the Medic Alert Foundation at 1-800-432-5378 or on the web at www.medicalert.org. (Article contributed by Tammy Koenecki, Reedsburg Area Medical Center)

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Memory Café Opening at Sauk Prairie Community Center Don’t let memory challenges prevent you from enjoying a fun and meaningful life! Join others for monthly conversation and activities in a relaxed environment at Café Connections in the Sauk Prairie Community Center. Come to learn, laugh and visit with others. Activities will be chosen by participants and can include Tai Chi, creative projects, games, puzzles, guest presenters, volunteer projects, drum circles or just sharing among friends. This new monthly program is especially for persons who have mild memory loss, mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s/dementia and their family or friends. If you require extra help to participate, please have someone accompany you. The Memory Café will be on the Third Thursday of each month, starting June 21st, from 9:30 to 11:00 am. The address of the community center is 730 Monroe Street, Sauk City. You do not have to be a resident of Sauk County to participate. For more information, contact Carol Olson, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, at 608-963-2688 or 608-742-9055.

Services Supporting Independence Are you in need of services? If you or a senior you know is in need of services that can help them maintain their independence, please contact our Case Manager, Deanna at 767-3757 x 223.

Caregiver’s Corner… Caregivers Journey is an ongoing support group held the 4th Wednesday of the month from 1-2:30 PM. The group meets monthly at Girlies Manor in Mt. Horeb, 104 Lincoln Court. It is open to everyone. If you are a paid caregiver, a family member, or a friend, please join us. Rita Stanton and Joan Pape are the facilitators.

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10:30a Activity Meeting 12:00 Nutrition Ed 12:15p BE/CP Shopping 6:00p Concerts in the Park

12:15p Euchre/ Solo and Happy 4th of July BP Reading Center Closed 7:30p Tai Chi Menu: Hamburger on bun Mobile Meal Menu: Chef’s with lettuce & Tomato, Potato Menu: Sliced Ham, Sweet Pota- Choice Wedges, BLT Salad, Melon toes, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit, WW Bread, Ice Cream

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8:00a Tai Chi @ NH Church 12:15p Bingo/Birthday Cake 5:30p Dine-out @ ConMobile Meal: Baked certs in the Park Chicken, Mashed Potato w/ Menu: Goulash, Tossed gravy, Corn, Rye Bread, Salad, French Bread, Mixed Fruit

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8:30a Foot Care-Massage 11:30a Nutrition @ Mazo 6:00p Concerts in the Park Menu: Salisbury Steak, Scal- Menu: Roast Beef, Mashed Pot., Roasted loped Potatoes, Spinach, Vegetables, Applesauce, French Bread, Peaches WW Bread, Cookies

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Menu: Sliced Turkey w/ gravy over Rice, Green Beans, Fruit Salad, WW Bread, Cake

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Mobile Menu: Baked Chicken, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Roll, Watermelon

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8:30a Newsletter Folding 8:00a Tai Chi @ NH Lutheran 12:15p BE/CP Shopping Church-BE 6:00p Concerts in the Park 12:30p Foot Care Clinic Menu: Diced Ham w Augraten Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Multigrain Bread, Pineapple, Cookie

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3:30p Waunakee Farmers Market and Dine-Out

Menu: Chicken Ala King, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Biscuits, Pears

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Tips for Summer Health Foremost is the need for adequate water throughout the day. No, not coffee, iced tea, colas, sodas or alcoholic beverages. Those beverages are dehydrating! Secondly, make sure you eat 3 balanced meals a day to keep your energy level high. Cold meals are more desirable during hot weather. Keeping the stove and oven off helps to keep the room temperature down too. Breakfast can be a high protein, cold cereal (choose one with 10 grams per cup or higher) with milk or a non-dairy drink like soymilk, rice milk or almond milk. Add a couple of teaspoons of walnuts and some berries. Or you can eat yogurt or cottage cheese with fruit and nuts. Or boil some eggs and keep them in the refrigerator. Lunch and dinner could be a salad with your favorite protein on top. Serve a lean protein (you can buy precooked from the deli) with vegetables. Fruit is very cooling during the heat. But don’t substitute fruit for all the other nutrients your body needs. Use fresh fruit as a dessert with your balanced meals. What you want to avoid on hot days are warming carbohydrates like bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, root vegetables, rich desserts, cookies, cake, pie and sugar. Eating these foods will make you very hot and sluggish. Eat light meals of cooling foods during hot days to stay cooler and healthier. Cooling foods include: strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, yellow peaches, apricots, oranges, green leafy vegetables, poultry, fish and seafood. Disclaimer—If you have a disease or are on medications, follow your doctor’s recommendation about foods and exercise relevant to your disease, medications and condition. Stay out of the sun during the heat of the day. If you must garden, do so early in the cool of the morning. Wear polarized sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat to protect the health of your eyes and skin. Keep you electrolyte levels high if you exercise and remember to drink water!

What’s in Season ? We will be going to several Farmer’s Markets this season. On our way back from the Riverview Dine-out in Spring Green on July 18th we will stop at Hecks and Pecks. A trip to the Waunakee Farmer’s Market will be on July 25th! In July, the following is in season: peas, new potatoes, green beans, greens, spinach, summer squash, raspberries, cucumbers, sweet corn, tomatoes, herbs, beets, broccoli and onions. In August, we will be going to the Middleton Farmer’s Market in Greenway Station and Hecks and Pecks. All of the produce from July remains in season except peas. In August the following are also in season: peppers, apples, melons, eggplant and cauliflower. In September, we will be going to the Apple Orchard and to Hecks and Pecks. In September, the following are in season: winter squash, turnips, rutabaga, potatoes, parsnip, cranberries, and cabbage. Stay healthy by remembering that at least half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables at every meal.

“Last Leg” Walking Club If you like to walk but want to do it with a fun group, join NWDSS’s “Last Leg” Walking Club. We take our time and walk from the Center to the Luckenbooth Café (sit a spell) and then walk back every Thursday morning at 10:00 AM, weather permitting.

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Shopping Madison: July 12th & 26th Black Earth/Cross Plains: July 3, 10, 18, 24 Dodgeville: July 19th July 13th & 25th Farmer’s Markets Dine Out Trips in July Riverview Restaurant, Spring Green, July 13th at 11:30 am. Sign up after July 1st. $3 for bus and lunch is on your own. Great view of the river. A & W Dine-Out on July 19th at 4:30 pm after our trip to Dodgeville for shopping. Sign up starting July 1st. $3 for bus and dinner is on your own. Spring Garden, Waunakee on July 25th, after the farmer’s market in Waunakee at 3:30 PM. $3 for bus and dinner is on your own. Special Activities in July Mallards Baseball: July 5th at 7:00 PM. Bus is $3 and game is complements of Steve Schmitt. Concerts in the Park-Black Earth. Transportation provided by John Bird Accounting. Dine-Out at the concert on July 10th to support NWDSS. Sign up by Monday afternoon for the Tuesday concert. Every Tuesday in July. Art and Fine Craft Fair, Mt. Horeb, Saturday, July 21 at 9:00am to 12 noon. $3 for bus.

Bingo We have Bingo for everyone! Try your luck this month at one of the games. Special games are sponsored by Comfort Keepers and the State Bank of Cross Plains.

Euchre There is room for everyone at our tables! Join in the fun every Monday afternoon from 12:30-3:00.

Get on the Domino Train Join us at one of our games on the 5th and 20th! It’s fun and easy to learn.

Senior Stretch Join us every other Friday in July from 10:45 until 11:15 as we do seated exercise to improve balance and flexibility.

Last Leg Walking Club Weather permitting, meet at the Center every Thursday at 10 am. We walk to the Luckenbooth Café for refreshments and return to the Center in time for lunch time. Don’t forget water!

Tai Chi Monday nights at 7:30 PM and Wednesday mornings at 8:00am at the New Heights Lutheran Church in Black Earth.

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Word Search List Salute Trail Beach Lake Dock Recipe Patriotic American Independence Flag Sprinkler Apple Pie Watermelon Sparklers Fireworks Parade Stripes Stars

July Calendar cont. THURSDAY 5 10:00a Last Leg Walking Club 12:15p Dominos 7:00p Mallards Baseball Game Menu: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Vegetable Juice, French Bread, Orange

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Menu: Liver & Onions, Boiled Potatoes, Squash, Roll, Fruit Cocktail

Mobile Menu: Baked Cod, Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Vegetable Cole Slaw, Roll, Cookie

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, August 5th from 2-6 PM NWDSS Lawn Party Fundraiser at the Roxbury Tavern with Music by the Dang-Its! $10 cover charge goes to NWDSS

July History 21 NWDSS Trip to the Mt Horeb Art and Fine Craft Fair 9:00 AM –12 PM Join us for just $3

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July 1, 1963: The U.S. Postal Office introduced five digit zip codes. July 9, 1962: Bob Dylan records “Blowin’ in the Wind.” July 17, 1955: Disneyland opened in Anaheim California. July 20, 1969: Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to walk on the moon. July 29, 1957: Jack Paar made his debut as the host of NBC’s “Tonight” show. July 30, 1965: President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Medicare bill.

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Home Delivered Meal Drivers Needed We are in great need of home delivered meal driver substitutes. The meal route is about an hour and a half and the person would be delivering between 10 and 15 meals to our homebound older adults. Substitute Drivers are needed from 10:30 until about 12 noon Monday through Friday. Training is provided and mileage is reimbursed at 50 cents per mile if desired. If you have some time to spare, this is a really rewarding volunteer opportunity. Call Angela for more details at 767-3757.

Birthday Wishes Happy Birthday to all of our seniors celebrating a birthday in July! We will celebrate on Wednesday, July 11th. Make your reservation by noon on Tuesday, July 10th by calling 767-3757. 7/4 Dorothy Leonard 7/5 Sue Weber 7/6 Gerald Meicher 7/7 Vicky Julson 7/8 Irene Bomkamp 7/10 Lorren Hoffmann 7/11 Rosemary Deneen 7/15 Mike Borman 7/18 Valeria Dresen Berdina Padrutt Donna Blumer 7/21 Rodney Nelson 7/26 Bob Westphal 7/27 Geri Schumann Joanne Schultz 7/28 Mariellen Brockman 7/30 Janice Brunner Gary Lange Sandy Keller

June Birthday Cake provided by Gloria Beaver and Joe Ryan

NWDSS WISH LIST Postage Stamps Kleenex Tissue Paper Towels 8 oz. Plastic Drinking Cups 33 Gallon Trash Bags Napkins and Canned Sauerkraut for Brat Fry Assorted Bingo Prizes

Gifts to Treasure As a non-profit organization, we rely on the donations of others. Many thanks this month to those who donated bingo prizes or other items to the center as of June 12th: Char Wood, Mary Bollerud, Paul Schuetler, Gerald Meicher, Wilma Wilkinson, Angie Loomis, Betty Richgels, Janis Hacker, Kitty Miller, Vicky Julson, Gloria Beaver, Marlene Malec, Lorraine Westphal, Janet Carley, Berdina Padrutt, Melody Moore, Sharon & Jim Craney, Diego Camacho, Jeane Stites, Darlene Sauer, and Arlene Warne. Our sincere apologies if we have inadvertently omitted your name.

Volunteers Make All the Difference! We could not do it without you around here! Many thanks to all who gave of their time to NWDSS in June: Monica Walker, Betty Richgels, Gary Lange, Janis Hacker, Janet Carley, Donna Blumer, Marlene Malec, Lois O’Connell, Diana Studnicka, Barb Walser, Randy Lucey, Joe Meier, Diana Smith, Shanon Bartel, Don & Verna Wallace, Rodney & Judy Nelson, JoAnn Eckstein, Mel Bankes, Ed Hornung, Amelia Williams, Irene Bomkamp, Jorgen Goderstad, Janice Brunner, Debbie Rogan, Terry Spennetta, Joanne Denu, Eileen Van Acker and Dick Royston.

Photos & Advertisers . . Rosella Hering and Mary Ellen Parrell (front) and Lorraine Westphal and Gloria Beaver (back) enjoy at the May Older Adult Celebration at Kalcheur’s Park in Pine Bluff.

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Some of the local Mazomanie and Cross Plains Lion’s Club members helping out with the Older American Month Dinner in May!

OLDER AMERICAN MONTH DINNER

Dimensions in Sound, an all volunteer Big Band Orchestra was very entertaining at our Older American Month Dinner. The sound was great and we hope they will come back again and play for us!

Northwest Dane Senior Center 1940 Blue Mounds Street, Ste 2 Black Earth, WI 53515

Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 14 Black Earth, WI

Sponsors and Support . . . Our Sponsors

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MNEMONIC MULTIMEDIA THE PEOPLES COMMUNITY BANK, MAZOMANIE LUCKENBOOTH CAFÉ COMFORT KEEPERS STATE BANK OF CROSS PLAINS, BLACK EARTH JOHN BIRD ACCOUNTING

NWDSS IS A Member of the Following Organizations

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WASC-Wisconsin Associations of Senior Centers CWAG-Coalition of Wisconsin Aging Groups Black Earth Chamber of Commerce Cross Plains Chamber of Commerce ESN-Elderly Services Network of Dane County

Northwest Dane Senior Services is grateful for the financial support of: United Way of Dane County, Dane County Department of Human Services, our local municipalities, businesses, churches and foundations. Thank you for your continued support!