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VERONA SENIOR CENTER - JULY 2022
108 PAOLI STREET | VERONA, WI 53593
PHONE: 608-845-7471 | MON-FRI: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
**ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.**
DIRECTOR UPDATES
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Deconstruction
Fresh New
Look We are also excited to welcome Sarah
Kaszubski to our staff. Sarah started in
June and will serve as the Verona Senior
Center's new Administrative Assistant. She
If you have visited the Senior will help with a number of behind-the-
Center lately you may have scenes functions including overseeing the
noticed our construction Nutrition Department, Meals on Wheels,
projects. We recently had our and the in-house food events.
heating and air conditioning
upgraded, we removed our old
Hello!
wallpaper and got a fresh coat
of paint, we added lots of My name is Sarah Kaszubski and
flowers to our outdoor space, I live in Verona with my husband
and even added a little library! and 2 children. I was born and
Phew!!! It's been a busy couple raised in Wisconsin, living in
of months. As we continue our many cities around the state as a child. I
summer journey keep your eyes attended UW-Madison, and then lived on
peeled for more projects. the east side of Madison for many years.
Thank you to our
Our family moved to Verona in 2016 and
Friends Board for
enjoy living here with the scenic trails to
donating flowers and
walk and bike on, the unique local shops
to our talented
and restaurants, the wonderful schools for
volunteers for
my kids, and the fun hometown events.
planting it all.
Before joining the team
here at the Verona
Thank you to the Haase Senior Center, I worked
and Ehle families for at Epic for over 18 years.
donating flowers and I enjoy knitting, reading,
Hometown and baking - pies are my specialty. I'm
Community always excited to talk about knitting,
Church kiddos books, and baking - don't be shy about
for all their sharing your tips and stories with me. I'm
hard work excited to meet you!
planting and
caretaking!!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Director's Updates.........................2 Activity Calendar.......................10-11 Grab & Go Lunches...............20-21
Events & Activities.....................3-4 Self-care..........................................12-13 Summer Music and Trips.........22
July Music.............................................5 Skin Cancer Screening................14 Drive Thru Brat Cookout...........23
Movies.....................................................6 Benefits of Sunshine.....................15 Book Club...........................................24
Great Courses....................................7 Community Resources...............16 Recycling.............................................25
Vote, Medicare, Mobile Caregiver Support..........................17 This Day in History........................26
Library......................................................8 Loan Closet & Donations..........18 Board Updates................................27
Games.....................................................9 Transportation...................................19 Directory...............................................28
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
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Advance Care Planning (L) Let's Discuss (L)
Tuesday, July 5 - 11:30 AM Tuesday, July 12 - 10 AM
Advance care planning This month we will discuss, "equality" as
involves making used in the US Constitution. The meaning
personal decisions about the care has changed over the years with the Civil
you would want if you became unable War bringing the most dramatic changes
to speak for yourself. The sometimes resulting in constitutional amendments.
difficult process involves evaluating Supreme Court rulings have also made
beliefs and values and exploring care changes. Are you content with the current
options at end of life. Advance status or do you see a need for further
directives allow you to identify what changes? Come prepared to discuss your
you want and who should speak for feelings.
you. Presentation will be given by
Deanna Rymaszewski a Social Worker Brain Health with Drake (L)
at Agrace. Thursday, July 14 - 10 AM
Join Case Manager Drake Deno
Triad: Online and Social
for a presentation about brain
Media Safety (L, V)
health and how it relates to
Wednesday, July 6 - 10 AM
dementia. Learn about the
In this all-encompassing presentation
disease, and steps we can take
we will talk about internet and social to keep our brains healthy.
media safety tips, online scams, and
what to do if you or a loved one How to Raise Healthy Pets (L)
becomes a victim of a scam. This Friday, July 15 - 11 AM
presentation will be given by Tiffany During the program Dr. Greer
Schultz, Southwest Wisconsin will discuss important pet
Regional Director, of the Better wellness tips including what to
Business Bureau. know about dental health. She
will also discuss staying up-to-
New Summer Walking Group (L)
Friday, July 8; Tuesday, July 12; and date on pet vaccinations, what to look for if
Monday, July 18 - 9:30 AM your pet has been exposed to ticks, and what
Walk yourself to a healthier, happier you can do to prevent dog bites as a pet
you with Amber from Brookdale owner or when meeting an unfamiliar dog.
Senior Living and Debra from Mindful
Daydreaming Adult Day Care. This
Please RSVP for all programs!
will be a one-hour walk. Please bring To do so, click or copy the following
water and appropriate footwear. link into your browser:
https://schedulesplus.com/verona/kiosk/
or call 608-845-7471.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
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If you are interested in participating, please sign up online or call 608-845-7471
Health and Wellness Series (L) Virtual Meditation (V)
Part 2: Estate Planning Every Monday - 10:30 AM
Thursday, July 21 - 11 AM Please join Robert McGrath,
Akamai Investment Advisors is proud Licensed Psychologist, for a
to host the 2nd of our 3-part Health & morning meditation.
Wealth series. Attorney Rachel Snyder
from Madison based firm, Stafford and Card Making Group (L, F)
Rosenbaum, will discuss Estate Tuesday, July 12 - 10 AM
Planning basics and the questions one Make your own cards for all kinds of
should ask to determine which events using Stampin' Up products. The
planning tools are appropriate for their cost for class is $15 to make 6 cards.
circumstances. Please contact Terry Schultz at 608-712-
0572, or via email
Save the date for our final presentation
sraschultz0924@yahoo.com.
on the A, B, C and D's of Medicare
scheduled for Thursday, September
RSVP’s Hometown Helpers (L)
15th at 11AM.
Every 1st Tuesday - 10 AM
Senior Living Questions (L) Put your talents into action by sewing,
Thursday, July 28 - 10 AM knitting or crocheting items like hats,
Marketing Director, Nicole mittens, quilts, tote bags. These items
Nelson, from The Ridge at are donated back into the community.
Madison, Fitchburg's
newest premier Senior Living Contact Kate Seal, Group Projects
Community will be joining us for Coordinator, at 608-310-7280 or
croissants, coffee, and conversation. kseal@rsvpdane.org to learn more.
Bring your questions and get ready to Blood Pressure Checks with
hear all about this new local living Verona Fire Department (L)
option. Every fourth Wednesday - 9 AM
Join some of Verona’s finest for a FREE
Social Hour (L)
blood pressure check. Appointments
Every Monday - Friday - 9 - 11 AM
are first come, first serve.
Join us for socialization and
conversation! Bring your friends or Vets Group (L)
meet some new neighbors at this fun Every second Thursday - 2 PM
morning event. Thank you to Interim Are you a veteran? Please join us.
Healthcare for sponsoring treats on the Socialize and chat with other local
1st and 3rd Friday of the month! Veterans over some delicious coffee and
donuts. We hope to see you there!
Music
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Outdoor Concert with Scott & Jeana (L) Music and Lunch with Larry Bird (L)
Monday, July 11 - 6 PM Wednesday, July 20 - 11 AM
Scott and Jeana have Larry will be performing
been singing together with vocals, harmonica,
for over 10 years, Scott and guitar from 60's to
on guitar and vocals present.
and Jeana on bass and
Lunch will be served at
vocals. They will be
noon. The cost of meal is
playing a variety of music ranging from
$6.50.
country to rock from the 50's - 70's.
Please RSVP by noon
Thanks to Capri Communities, the on Wednesday, July 13.
first 20 people to sign up will For details on the meal,
received free kettle corn! Fresh kettle please refer to page 21.
corn will also be available for purchase.
Contact Jeff Parkinson
to place an ad today!
608.831.6761
jparkinson@lpicommunities.com
or (800) 950-9952 x5887
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com Verona Area Active Adults, Verona, WI A 4C 01-1435
MOVIES
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Please RSVP by signing up online or call 608-845-7471.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS (L)
Wednesday, July 6 - 12 PM
M'Lynn (Sally Field) is the mother of bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton
(Julia Roberts), and as friend Truvy Jones (Dolly Parton) fixes the
women's hair for the ceremony, they welcome a helping hand
from aspiring beautician Annelle Dupuy Desoto (Daryl Hannah).
Diabetic Shelby has a health scare, which is averted but doesn't
bode well for her hopes of having children. Time passes, and the
women and their friends encounter tragedy and good fortune,
growing stronger and closer in the process.
HAMPSTEAD (L)
Wednesday, July 13 - 12 PM
Diane Keaton and Brendan Gleeson star in this sparklingly witty,
London-set romance based on the inspiring true story of a man's
against-all-odds fight to save his home.
**This movie will be sponsored by Gunderson Funeral & Cremation Care.
"Vet Themed Movie" - TOP GUN (L)
Thursday, July 21 - 1:30 PM
Top Gun takes a look at the danger and excitement that awaits
every pilot at the Navy's prestigious fighter weapons school.
Tom Cruise is superb as Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, a daring
young flyer who's out to become the best of the best. And Kelly
McGillis sizzles as the civilian instructor who teaches Maverick a
few things you can't learn in a classroom.
Popcorn will be served at the movies above.
Please call to reserve your spot.
Missed the movie? Join us for Friday replays!
Movies will be shown in the Fireside Room.
Steel Magnolias (L) Hampstead (L)
July 8 - 10 AM July 15 - 10 AM
GREAT COURSES: DVD SERIES
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Please RSVP by signing up online or call 608-845-7471.
New series starts on Monday, July 18.
The World's Greatest Geological Wonders:
36 Spectacular Sites (L)
Mondays 2 - 3:30 PM
Geological wonders are like great works of
art. They are impressive, beautiful,
mysterious, and surprising. Whether you are
planning your next vacation or exploring the
world from home, this course is your
gateway to an unrivaled adventure. By the
time you complete this course, you will have
experienced more than 200 different
geological wonders in nearly 120 countries.
Thank you
for shopping local VALUE SINCE 1946
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com Verona Area Active Adults, Verona, WI B 4C 01-1435
VOTING, MEDICARE, MOBILE BOOKS
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Ready, Set, Vote!
Make your plans now to vote in the August 9th Primary Election. Will you vote via
absentee ballot or in-person? How will you return your absentee ballot or get to the
polls on Election Day? Buddy up with a friend to make sure your vote is counted!
The Verona City Clerk will began mailing absentee ballots on June 23, 2022. If you
are planning to vote absentee, request your ballot today! All requests must be
written and include your name, address, election you are requesting a ballot for,
and a copy of your photo ID. You can request your ballot:
• Online: www.myvote.wi.gov
• Email: Send your request to elections@ci.verona.wi.us.
• Mail: Mail your absentee request form or written letter to 111 Lincoln Street,
Verona WI 53593.
• Call: Call the City Clerk’s Office at 608-845-6495 to request an absentee ballot.
Make sure to return your ballot by the August 9th deadline. Earlier is better!
Be Ready to vote on August 9th. Questions? Contact the City Clerk’s office.
Medicare & Health Insurance Supplements (L)
2nd Thursday of the month - 10 AM - 12 PM
Have questions about Medicare, Health Insurance Supplements, or
Drug Coverage or other questions about insurance related to
retirement? Deb Harvey and her team from Retirement Specialists,
LLC have 20+ years of experience and are available to meet one-on-
one to answer your questions and explore coverage. There is no fee
for this consultation. Retirement Specialists, LLC can also be a great
resource while planning your retirement. To schedule a consultation,
call VSC at 608-845-7471.
Looking for a new book to read?
Check out our Mobile Library.
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Books are available in the Fireside Room at the Senior Center.
No appointments, however, we ask that you please check in at the
front desk. Books come from the Verona Library; please return them
to the Senior Center when you are finished reading. Thank you!
GAMES, GAMES, AND MORE GAMES
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Coming in July...
A new bridge group will be offered on Tuesdays, 12:30 -
3:30 PM.
Do you like to play ping pong? We now offer ping pong
on Mondays, 1 - 2 PM.
Want to play bocce ball? We have a bocce ball court!
Stop in to get more details.
If you are interested in joining any of our new groups, please call Alasa at 608-848-0431.
Weekly Game Schedule
MAHJONGG MONDAYS, 10 AM - 12 PM
PING PONG MONDAYS, 1 - 2 PM
HAND AND FOOT MONDAYS, 1 - 4 PM
CHESS Break UNTIL September. See you then!
BRIDGE TUESDAYS, 12:30 - 3:30 PM
PEGS AND JOKERS TUESDAYS, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
BINGO THURSDAYS, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
"500" THURSDAYS, 1:45 - 3:45 PM
EUCHRE FRIDAYS, 12:30 - 3:30 PM
**Euchre Details: Tournament-style Euchre, eight games are played. Please arrive early to
register. No names added after 12:30 PM.
JULY ACTIVITY CALENDAR
Page 10 WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
8:30 - 3:30 Exercise Rm/Treadmill (L) 8:30 - 3:30 Exercise Room (L) 8:30 - 1:30 Exercise Room/Treadmill (L)
9 - 11 Social Hour (L) 9 - 11 Social Hour (L) 8:30 - 3:30 Private Yoga Sessions (L, F)
9 - 11:30 Foot Care (L, F) 9-3 Table Massage (L, F)
9 - 11 Social Hour (L)
9 - 12 Mobile Library (L) 9 Core with Alasa (V, L)
9 - 12 Mobile Library (L)
10 Take Control Exercise (L) 10:15 Moving Meditation (L, F)
11 - 12 Game: "Chess" (L) 10 Slow Flow Yoga (L, F)
10 - 12 Game: "Mahjongg" (L)
11:30 - 12:15 Cup of Chi (V, F) 12 Grab & Go Lunch (L, F)
1-2 Ping Pong (L)
10:30
12:30 - 3:30 Bridge (L)
Meditation (V) 2:30 Ageless Grace (L, F)
12 Grab & Go Lunch (F, L)
12 Grab & Go Lunch (F, L)
1:30 - 3:30 Game: Pegs and Jokers (L) 3:30 - 4:15 Line Dancing (L, F)
1-4 Game: "Hand & Foot" (L)
2 - 3:30 Great Courses (L)
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
ADDITIONAL EVENTS
4 5 6
10 Hometown Helpers (L) 10 Triad: Online and Social
Closed
10 Caregivers Group (L, V) Media Safety (L, V)
Happy 4th of July
11:30 Advance Care Planning (L) 12 - 2 Movie: Steel Magnolias (L)
11 12 13
6 Outdoor Music: Scott/Jeana (L) 9:30 Walking Group (L) 10 Book Club (L)
**Free kettle corn to the first 10 Card Making Group (L, F) 12 - 2 Movie: Hampstead (L)
20 that sign up! 10 Let's Discuss (L)
18 19
20
9:30 Walking Group (L) 10 Caregivers Group (L, V)
9:30 Board Mtg - All Welcome (L)
11 Music and lunch with Larry
**New Great Courses Bird (L, F)
Series starts today
25 26 27
9 Blood Pressure Clinic (L)SIGN UP TODAY!
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WEEKLY ONGOING EVENTS
THURSDAY
THURSDAY FRIDAY
FRIDAY
Yoga is Back!!
Saturday Virtual Yoga
8:30 - 3:30 Exercise Room (L) 8:30 - 3:30 Exercise Room (L)
July 9, 16, 23 & 30th
9 - 11 Social Hour (L) 9 - 11 Social Hour (L) 9 AM
12 Grab & Go Lunch (L, F) 9 - 12 Mobile Library (L)
Join Rachel for a relaxing yoga
12:30 - 1:30 Game: "Bingo" (L, F) 11 - 12 Tai Chi w/ Jody (V, F) class. Move through seated
and standing poses that
1:45 - 3:45 Game: "500" (L) 12 Grab & Go Lunch (F, L)
enhance flexibility, posture,
3:30 - 4:15 Tai Chi w/Gail (L, F) 12:30 - 3:30 Game: "Euchre" (L, F) and balance.
ADDITIONAL EVENTS PLEASE
RSVP!
THURSDAY FRIDAY
1
12 - 12:30 Drive Thru Brat Cookout
(L) RSVP required! Event
sponsored by Brookdale
Senior Living Registration required for
7 8 ALL programs.
9:30 Walking Group (L)
To sign up please call
10 - 12 Steel Magnolias (L)
11 - 4 Foot Reflexology (L, F)
608-845-7471 or visit
https://friendsofverona
seniorcenter.org/
(L) - Activity offered live at
14 15 VSC
10 Brain Health with Drake (L) 10 - 12 Movie Replay: Hampstead (L)
11 - 4 Medicare Appointments (L) 11 - 4 Foot Reflexology (L, F) (V) - Virtual Zoom Program
11 - 4 Reiki (L, F) 11 How to Raise Healthy Pets (L)
2-3 Vets Group (L) (F) - Fees may apply.
21 22
11 Estate Planning 11 - 4 Foot Reflexology (L, F)
1:30 - 4 "Vet Movie": Top Gun (L)
28 29
10 Senior Living Questions (L) 11 - 4 Foot Reflexology (L, F)
11- 4 Reiki (L, F)SELF-CARE OPPORTUNITIES
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If you are interested in participating, please sign up online or call 608-845-7471
Wellness Opportunities Exercise Classes
Please make checks payable to the provider. Take Control with Exercise DVD (L)
All events are in-house, and fees are listed below. Mondays, July 11, 18, 25 - 10 AM
No exercise video July 4
Foot Care Clinic Join fellow exercisers as we watch this Arthritis
Mondays, July 11, 18, 25 Foundation exercise DVD together at the
9 - 11:30 AM Senior Center. This session will help you
**No Foot Care July 4 improve flexibility, strengthen your core
$20 for 15 minutes, please bring two towels. muscles, work muscles and joints and boost
Provider Bobbi Lester stamina.
Table Massage Moving Meditation (L, F)
Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 - 10:15 AM
9 AM - 3 PM Meditation and mindfulness while moving? Is
$67 for 60 minutes, $42 for 30 minutes that even possible? Come find out!! Join Sara
Provider Deb Trieloff Hulsether as she will guide a class in gentle
stretches, Qigong poses, breathing activities,
Private Therapeutic Yoga Sessions mudras, and some animal frolics too. Qigong
Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 uses simple poses and breathing patterns to
8:30 - 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM promote a healthy flow and reduce stagnation
$85 for 60 minutes, provider Ali Zuba of energy. Good energy flow can help the
body engage its own healing processes. Qi-
Reiki gong practice has been shown to increase
Thursdays, July 14, 28 immune response and balance reactions and
11 AM - 4 PM decrease stress and depression. No
$30 for 30 minutes, $60 for 60 minutes, experience necessary and all mobilities
provider Traci Hertzler welcome. Sara is a PT by training and has
been practicing and teaching Tai Ji and Qigong
Foot Reflexology for many years.
Fridays, July 8, 15, 22, 29
11 AM - 4 PM Cup of Chi (V,F)
$30 for 30 minutes, $60 for 60 minutes, Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 - 11:30 AM
This 30-minute class offers a “just enough!”
provider Traci Hertzler midday Tai Chi-Chi Kung refreshment break
with the practice of flowing movement,
Exercise Room
comfortable breath and sensation-based
Monday - Friday concentration to facilitate the experience of
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM moving meditation. We’re told that it takes
approximately 20 minutes of this kind of
Treadmill Appts gentle movement to begin to cultivate the
Mondays & Wednesdays benefits - but benefits there are! Movement
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM patterns may be practiced standing or seated,
and are appropriate for anyone! $5 per class
To make a reservation, please call 608-845-7471. contribution suggested; feel free, however, to
contribute what you can, and if you can’t
FREE YouTube contribute, just come! Please contact: Jody
exercise classes! Curley, jodycurley@gmail.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/
UCW6bZcgqolC9BhuMgSEyDEQSELF-CARE OPPORTUNITIES
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If you are interested in participating, please sign up online or call 608-845-7471
Core Class with Alasa (V,L) Tai Chi for Health with Gail (L,F)
Tuesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 - 9 AM Thursdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 - 3:30 PM
Build a stronger core with cardio, mat work, The movements in this class are slow and
and weights. Modification exercises always gentle, and the degree of exertion and balance
offered. Mat and hand weights needed. support can be easily adjusted, making it
Slow Flow Yoga with Ali (L,F) suitable for people of all levels of ability. Gail
Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 - 10 AM has 30 years of experience as a PT and has a
Slow Flow Yoga offers yoga sequences at a passion for facilitating wellness in aging. No
slow pace offering the opportunity to explore experience needed.
steadiness in poses. Hatha yoga, Vinyasa yoga,
Tai Chi Balance with Jody (V,F)
and therapeutic methods will be included in
Fridays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - 11 AM
this class. Accessible options will be offered to
Movement patterns may be practiced standing
support building mobility, stability and
or seated, and are appropriate for anyone!
strength from within. Along with standing
Please contact: Jody at jodycurley@gmail.com
postures, this floor-based practice will have
$5 per class contribution suggested; however,
you up and down off the floor. A chair may be
feel free to contribute what you can, and if you
used for variations or additional support.
can’t contribute, just come!
Ageless Grace with Gail (L,F)
Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 - 2:30 PM
These low impact, seated exercises are Saturday Yoga is Back!!
designed to stimulate the five primary
functions of the brain. This will help with
flexibility, balance, upper body strength, and Virtual Yoga with Rachel (V,F)
coordination. Saturdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30 - 9 AM
Line Dancing with Gail (L,F) Join Rachel for a relaxing yoga class. Move
Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 - 3:30 PM through seated and standing poses that
This is a fun way to get exercise! In this enhance flexibility, posture, and balance.
beginner level class you will work on basic steps
used in line dancing. The intensity will be similar Aquatic Classes at Verona High School (L)
to brisk walking.
Seniors who are residents of the Verona Area
Class Fee Structure School District pay $1 for classes and qualify for
a Gold Card where there is no cost for Open
The following classes are $15 / month: Swim/Lap Swim. (Must be at least 62 years old.)
-Tai Chi for Health - Ageless Grace For more information, please contact the Aquatics
-Line Dancing - Moving Meditation Center at 608-653-1065.
-Slow Flow Yoga - Virtual Yoga
Call VSC at 608-845-7471 to sign up for the
classes above. Participants may sign up for HEY!!! We Need You!!
one month at a time.
Do you enjoy summer weather?
To sign up for Tai Chi w/Jody or Cup of Chi, We are looking for volunteers to lead our
please contact instructor. weekly bocce ball club. No experience necessary!
If interested, please contact Alasa.SKIN CANCER SCREENING 101
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Our Largest Organ should report anything
I remember a trivia out of the ordinary to our
question from about fifth doctor.
grade; What is our largest What to look for?
organ? Our skin! When we https://www.cancer.org/h
stop and think about our ealthy/find-cancer-early/
skin as an organ, it makes screening-
more sense that we would recommendations-by-age.brown, black, or multicolored.
regularly screen it for html#All_ages has • A mole, birthmark or brown
cancer similar to our detailed steps on spot that increases in size,
colon, breasts, lungs, and conducting self-exams, thickness, changes color or
prostate. which I recommend texture, or is bigger than a
What is a Skin Cancer reading. Here is an pencil eraser.
Screening? overview of tips and • A spot or sore that continues
A "screening" is looking things to watch for: to itch, hurt, crust, scab, or
for signs of cancer before 1. Conduct your self- bleed.
the person has screening after a bath or • An open sore that does not
symptoms. For skin shower, in bright light. heal within three weeks.
cancer, a visual screening 2. Scan your body from If you see any of these or
should be done by a head to toe starting with anything unusual, report to
doctor on a regular basis your scalp. There are your doctor immediately. Skin
and self-screenings can be going to be hard to see cancer is most often detected
done in between spots of which you can in people 65 and older so it's
professional screenings. use a mirror or a family crucial to report findings.
member. Too much sun can highly
When Should Screening
3. Do this on a regular increase your chance of skin
Start?
basis, such as on cancer, damage your eyes,
Generally, we should start
Saturdays or on the first create excess wrinkles, and
screening for skin cancer
of the month. lead to dehydration, or even
in our 20s. Screening
needs to start sooner if What to Watch For: sun poisoning. Check out
we have a family or • A growth that increases Drake's article on page 15 for
personal history of skin in size and appears tips on protecting yourself
cancer. At any age we pearly, transparent, tan, and enjoying the sun safely!
July marks the middle of summer and a great time to make your end
of summer bucket list! Is there anything that you haven't done that
you want to do? Anyone you want to see while the weather is nice?
It's time to get planning since the second half of summer always goes
by so fast! As for me, I hope to kayak at least three more times!
Take care, Julie Larson, Lead Case ManagerBENEFITS OF SUNSHINE
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Enjoy, but Be Safe restful sleep.
The start of July means hot Weight Loss: Scientists
temperatures, outdoor believe that 20 to 30
activities, and most of all minutes of early
sunshine! The sun is a morning sunlight can
double-edged sword. On actually shrink fat cells.
one hand, its wonderful rays Mental Health: The sun is
bring us vital vitamins but shown to increase 3. Wear sunglasses! When
too much of it can lead to a serotonin production in shopping for a new pair,
slew of issues. Let's learn the brain which is a make sure they are not just
the benefits of our friend in chemical that helps us for show, and actually offer
the solar system, as well as, feel calm and positive. UV protection, as bright
how to stay safe. Lack of sunlight has sunlight damages your eyes.
been shown to lower 4. Be careful near water,
Benefits
snow, and sand. These
WebMD has an interesting your serotonin levels
environments reflect rays of
article online titled “Sunlight and increase the chance
of depression. the sun and increase
and Your Health”. Give it a
chances of a sunburn.
read if you are interested in Be Safe in the Sun
5. Use shade to your
more detail. Here is a list of It's crucial to pace
advantage. The sun is at its
benefits of UV rays from the yourself and not overdo
strongest between 10 AM
article: sun exposure. Here are and 4 PM, and prolonged
Vitamin D: The sun’s UV rays a few ways you can
exposure is even more
help our bodies create this protect yourself while
dangerous during these
vitamin which is incredibly enjoying the sunshine.
hours.
important. Vitamin D helps 1. Generously apply
6. Stay hydrated! This is
us retain minerals, water-resistant crucial for feeling well while
strengthen our bones, leads sunscreen with an SPF
outside in hot temperatures.
to a healthy immune system no lower than 30.
and functioning blood cells. Reapply every few hours Enjoy the summer sun, just
Helps you Sleep: Early or after getting wet. be safe and take precautions
morning sunlight helps your 2. Wear protective to make sure you are not
body’s internal clock keep clothing such as a hat overdoing it and damaging
itself regular, leading to (especially if you lack your body.
more normal bedtimes and hair), or long sleeves.
Happy July everyone! Fireworks, cookouts, late nights, and storms
are a few of my favorite things that this summer month has to
offer. I hope you and your families can enjoy some of the same!
Drake Deno, Case ManagerCOMMUNITY RESOURCES
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Food Resources
Badger Prairie Needs Network
Verona Senior Center offers home- The food pantry is open to anyone in
delivered meals to City of Verona and Dane County for curbside pick-up. If
Town of Verona older adults who are you are new to the pantry, please bring
home-bound and/or unable to prepare an ID for each member of your
healthy meals for themselves. For more household and proof of address in
information, call 608-845-7471. Dane County. In addition to food, the
pantry also carries personal care items.
These items are not guaranteed to be
in stock but may include shampoo,
soap, lotion, laundry detergent, paper
products, pads, diapers, and adult
disposable undergarments. Those
Food Share using the food pantry can drive up to
Food Share is a monthly benefit the front door where a volunteer will
deposited on a debit-like card, the QUEST bring items to you and load bags into
card, to help with food purchases, freeing your car. If you have special dietary
up money for bills, medications and restrictions, call ahead. Arrive as early
other necessities. To apply call Dane as possible and plan for a potential
County at 608-807-9006. wait. If you need transportation, please
call 608-845-7471.
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (Senior FMNP)
This Dane County program offers low-income
older citizens an opportunity to purchase
fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and
herbs from certified farmers. Senior FMNP
checks can be used from June 1 through
October 31, with a participating farmer, at any monthly income is below $2,096
participating farmers market or roadside (one person) or $2,823 (two
stand in Wisconsin. Registered farmers may people) you may be eligible. For
not be present at every market location. In more information go to:
addition to offering nutritious foods, Senior https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/
FMNP supports local economies by increasing wic/fmnp/senior.htm or call Julie
the use of farmers markets. If your household at 608-848-0440.CAREGIVER SUPPORT
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Activity Bags / Games for Memory Loss Verona Caregivers Group (L,V)
Looking for a new activity? We have Caregivers group meets on the 1st
several activity bags designed specifically and 3rd Tuesday of the month at
with memory loss in mind. Each bag has 10 AM, both virtually and in person.
a theme with easy to follow activities. The group aims to offer support and
Themes include: Sea Scape, Dog’s World, resources to any caregiver, both past
Farm Life, Game Day and Jungle Fun. We and present. Everyone welcome!
also have a number of games that can be Area Support
checked out. To inquire, contact Julie at The Dane County Caregivers program
608-848-0440. focuses on caring for the caregiver
and offers grants, referrals and
resources, support groups, specialized
services for grandparent caregivers,
and a monthly newsletter.
To learn more visit
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Donation Requests
Loan Closet General
Walker - 4 wheeled with seat Kitchen towels (new or like new)
Wheelchairs Decks of cards (new or like new)
Knee scooters Sympathy Cards
Shower seats (with back preferably) Gel pens
Questions? Call Drake 608-848-0432 Questions? Call Steph 608-848-0430
Loan Closet
Borrowing Items
If you need to borrow a walker, shower seat, wheelchair or other assistive device,
call 608-845-7471 to inquire. We can reserve an item for you! We have easy pick
up and there is no cost or time limit. If we don't have the item we recommend
you call other senior centers in the area as most have loan programs. Some items
may be available through Medicare. We strongly recommend that you speak to
your health care provider about proper fit and use prior to using new assistive
devices.
Donation Procedure
1. Call the Senior Center at 608-845-7471 to schedule a donation appointment.
2. Receive a call to discuss donation in detail and confirm appointment.
3. Arrive at the Senior Center at your scheduled time to drop off the donation.
Donating Details
All donations must come from a smoke-free environment and must be in a clean
and new (or “like new”) condition. We have limited storage space for equipment
so items that we need this month are listed above. Broken or dirty items will not
be accepted. Please keep in mind that our Loan Closet is something that we offer,
but are not required to do. If we are unable to manage and maintain donations
we will no longer be able to offer this service. We appreciate your cooperation.TRANSPORTATION
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City and Town of Verona, Monday - Friday,
from 9:30 AM - 2 PM (last ride must be
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WELCOME IN-HOUSE DINERS!
Grab & Go meals can be eaten at the Senior Center.
Meals must be ordered in advance and are served
at 12 PM. Please indicate your preference (dine-in
or drive-up) when placing your order. Thank you.
Grab & Go Lunches are available -During the month of July,
to anyone visiting the Senior those who pay for the
Center. The full menu is on page entire month in full will
21. Below are a few details. receive one free meal!
-Meals are provided by TNT -Gluten free, dairy free,
Catering. The cost is $6.50 per vegetarian/vegan meal
meal. options available. Call for
more information;
-When ordering, please specify additional fees apply.
whether you want to dine-in
or drive thru. -For questions or to place
an order, please contact the
-Meals must be ordered in Nutrition Department at
advance and are due by noon on 608-848-0438.
Wednesday of the week prior.
Unfortunately, orders received
after the deadline cannot be
honored. You may preorder
meals for the entire month.
-Please bring exact cash or check
as change will not be available.
-Grab & Go Lunches can be
picked up at our drive-thru or
eaten in-house. Simply walk up
to the kitchen window or drive-
up to the kitchen door between
12 - 12:30 PM to pick up your
meal.$6.50 GRAB & GO MENU
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DEADLINE - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 - 12 PM Wednesday, July 20
Creamy mushroom wild rice soup, turkey & cheddar
Monday, July 4 - CLOSED sandwich, pears, white chocolate macadamia cookie
Thursday, July 21
Beef stroganoff, egg noodles, carrots, pineapple, PB bar
Tuesday, July 5
Mandarin orange salad w/chicken and sesame ginger
Country fried steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots,
dressing, apple, brownie
applesauce, brownie
Roasted turkey & bacon wrap, pasta salad, banana, Friday, July 22
brownie Whole grain breaded pollock fish sandwich, roasted
Wednesday, July 6 potatoes, broccoli, mandarin oranges, strawberry crumb
Tator tot casserole, tropical fruit, apple crisp bar
DEADLINE - WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 —
12 PM
Thursday, July 7 Monday, July 25
Tuna casserole, roll, peaches, magic bar
Chicken alfredo pasta, broccoli, pears, PB cookie
Tuesday, July 26
Mediterranean spinach salad w/chicken, balsamic
Beef lasagna, Caesar salad, applesauce, brownie
vinaigrette, apple, brownie
Friday, July 8 Turkey pesto spinach wrap, cucumber salad, grapes,
Sloppy joe w/bun, potato salad, corn, mandarin oranges, cookie
Wednesday, July 27
pumpkin bar
Chicken & veggie stir fry, brown rice, tropical fruit, lemon
cake
DEADLINE - WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 — 12 PM Thursday, July 28
BBQ ribs, cheesy potatoes, green beans, pineapple,
Monday, July 11
jello
Sweet and sour chicken w/sauce on side, brown rice, Garden salad w/chicken, ranch dressing, orange, cookie
peaches, yellow cake
Friday, July 29
Tuesday, July 12
Baked herb chicken, mashed sweet potatoes, pears. French
Penne pasta w/meat sauce, peas, pineapple, oatmeal silk pie
scotchie
Chicken salad wrap, broccoli salad, grapes, cookie
Wednesday, July 13 Please check your menu choices and return
French toast bake, hashbrowns, sausage, warm cinnamon to VSC by order deadline. Orders may be
apples called in to 608-848-0438, dropped off at VSC
Thursday, July 14 or emailed to nutrition@ci.verona.wi.us.
Meatloaf, baked potato, California blend, applesauce,
brownie
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Chef salad w/French dressing, orange, cookie
Friday, July 15 Phone
BBQ grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, green
beans, apple pie
Dine-In Drive-up
DEADLINE - WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 —
12 PM
Monday, July 18
Ham and scalloped potatoes, corn, fruit cocktail, carrot
cake Please indicate dine-in or
Tuesday, July 19
Chicken taco flour tortillas w/lettuce, tomato, cheese,
drive-up when placing
Mexican rice, tropical fruit, snickerdoodle bar your order. Thank you!
Egg salad on wheat, Italian pasta salad, banana,
brownieSUMMER MUSIC, PIG ROAST AND BREWERS TRIP
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Save the Dates!
Lunch with Jim Gemini Entertainment (L,F)
Wednesday, August 17 - 11 AM
Lunch will be served at noon. The cost of meal is $6.50. Please RSVP by noon on
Wednesday, August 10.
Pig Roast with Tony Rocker (L)
Friday, August 26 - 4 - 7 PM
Sponsors!
Free event; donations welcome!
Meal/ice cream served: 4 - 6 PM
DJ Todd Kocher: 4 - 6 PM
Tony Rocker: 6 - 7 PM
Fresh kettle corn available for purchase!
Milwaukee Brewers Game
Wednesday, August 31
Sign up by Noon July 27
Cost: $60/person - due at signup
The fee includes the cost of the ticket, transportation, and light refreshments.
Bus driver tip not included.
Meet at Verona Senior Center by 10 AM.
Bus leaves at 10:30 AM and returns at 6 PM.
The game begins at 1:10 PM. Brewers will be playing the Pirates.
Please bring hat, sunscreen, water, jacket, and money for concessions.
*All trips and prices are subject to change.
*Please arrive early to sign a waiver form.
*Cancellations cannot be reimbursed unless your ticket is resold.DRIVE THRU BRAT COOKOUT & VOLUNTEER NEEDS
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Friday, July 1: 12 - 12:30
Join us for a Wisconsin tradition...
grilled brats!
This meal will include a brat with
bun and chips.
Please RSVP by Monday, June 27.
Food is limited.
Thank you to all the community
sponsors for making this event
possible!
With summer here and vacations in full speed, we
continue our search for volunteers to help at the
Senior Center.
- We are looking for volunteers to deliver meals and take
seniors to medical appointments. This is a flexible position
and drivers are offered mileage reimbursement and
additional liability insurance.
- We are looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen. Duties
include washing dishes, wiping out lunch bags, wiping down
surfaces, cleaning up the coffee station and warming up heat
packs for the home-delivered meals. Morning and afternoon
shifts available.
- We are looking for volunteers to help at our front welcome desk.
Duties include registering people for programs, answering phones
and greeting people. Having some basic computer skills are helpful.
Morning and afternoon shifts are available.
For more information, please call Alasa at 608-848-0431.Book Club
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Book Club (L)
Wednesday, July 13 - 10 AM
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
by Terry Ryan
Book club is now meeting in-person at the Senior Center. Books are available for
pickup at the Verona Public Library. Bring your library card to the discussion to
check out a copy of the book for July. Don't have a library card? Bring a photo ID
with you and apply for a card on the spot!
Questions? Please call the library at 608-845-7180 or visit
www.veronapubliclibrary.org for more information.
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The Verona Senior Center collects the following items.
**Please read carefully as there are items we do not accept.
Please be mindful when depositing
trash and recycling at the Senior
Center. If trash gets put in the
BLUE RECYCLING BINS, VSC will be
ORAL CARE PRODUCT RECYCLING charged. Thank you for your help!
What’s Accepted
-All brands of
used/empty oral
care products and
NOT Accepted packaging
-Electric toothbrushes
WRITING INSTRUMENT RECLCYING Recycle Only Trash
What’s Accepted
-Empty writing instruments
-Glue sticks EYEGLASS RECYCLING
-Flexible packaging
-Water color dispensers Thanks to the support of the Verona
Lions Club, VSC recycles eyeglasses.
NOT Accepted
Wite-Out products, Simply drop off your old eyeglasses
free ink (shakable) markers to be repurposed through the Lion's
Club.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
Simply drop off items at the Verona Senior
Center front desk during open hours and
we’ll take it from there. **Please only bring
acceptable items.
For questions contact 608-845-7471. As of A huge thank you the
the end of May, we have collected 141 families at Glacier Edge
lbs of waste!!! Thank you to all who have Elementary and Sugar
Creek Elementary for
brought items to VSC.
recycling with us.
Look at all those markers!!
Donations can be dropped
off M - F, 8:30 AM - 4 PM.FOOD DRIVE AND THIS DAY IN HISTORY
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Our local food pantry needs your help!
Food Drive for Badger Prairie Needs Network
July 1 - 31st
Driven by unemployment, inflation, rising gas prices and cost of
living, food insecurity in our community has increased. During
the month of July VSC will be hosting a Food Drive for the panty.
Items can be brought to VSC M - F, between 8:30 AM - 4 PM.
Needed items:
- toilet paper - laundry detergent -individual kid
- bar soap - granola bars friendly snacks
- cereal - single serve applesauce
July 1, 1979: Sony introduced the Walkman.
July 2, 1962: Wal-Mart Discount City opened in Rogers, Arkansas. It was the first Walmart store in
the country.
July 3, 1922: “Fruit Garden and Home” magazine was introduced but was later renamed “Better
Homes and Gardens.”
July 4, 2004: In New York, the cornerstone of the Freedom Tower (One World Trade Center) was
laid on the former World Trade Center site.
July 7, 1981: Ronald Reagan appointed Sandra Day O’Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court, the first
woman to be appointed to the highest court in the U.S.
July 8, 2011: Space Shuttle Atlantis was launched for the last time.
July 11, 1914: Babe Ruth made his MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox.
July 16, 1935: Oklahoma City became the first city in the U.S. to install parking meters.
July 17, 1950: The television show “The Colgate Comedy Hour” debuted featuring Dean Martin and
Jerry Lewis.
July 20, 1969: A global audience watched on television as Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong took
his first step onto the moon.
July 24, 1956: Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis ended their team after a decade together.
July 27, 1953: The Korean War ended with the signing of an armistice by U.S. and North Korea.
July 29, 2005: Astronomers announced that they had discovered a new planet, Xena, in orbit
around the sun.
July 30, 1956: The phrase “In God We Trust” was adopted as the U.S. national motto.
July 31, 1928: MGM’s Leo the lion roared for the first time. - LPiFRIENDS OF THE VERONA SENIOR CENTER
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Hello all!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Brats
with the Board event and our first ever Salad Potluck. It
is your generous donations that allow us to continue to
offer frequent entertainment events as well as support
for other ongoing programs.
So far this year, we have spent approximately $1,160.00 of those donations
for entertainment alone!
Our next big Board supported event will be the Pig Roast in August!!! This is
a very popular event, and we hope to have another year with perfect
weather. For details about the Pig Roast, see page 22. Please RSVP, spaces
limited.
Pat Eggen, Board of Directors PresidentSENIOR CENTER DIRECTORY
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Director, Stephanie Ehle 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
608-848-0430, stephanie.ehle@ci.verona.wi.us
Pat Eggen, President/Treasurer Alyce Kocal
Lead Case Manager, Julie Larson Linda Kaiser, Vice President/Secretary Nancy Mendoza
608-848-0440, julie.larson@ci.verona.wi.us Roxane Spitzer Louis Eifert
Rich Bartlett
Case Manager, Drake Deno
608-848-0432, drake.deno@ci.verona.wi.us vscbod@gmail.com
Program Manager, Alasa Wiest
608-848-0431, alasa.wiest@ci.verona.wi.us SOCIAL MEDIA
Program Assistant, Janice Paul
608-848-0436, janice.paul@ci.verona.wi.us Website: friendsofveronaseniorcenter.org
Administrative Assistant, Sarah Kaszubski
https://www.youtube.com/channel/
608-848-0435, sarah.kaszubski@ci.verona.wi.us UCW6bZcgqolC9BhuMgSEyDEQ
Nutrition Line: 608-848-0438
www.facebook.com/VeronaSeniorCenter
Transportation Services provided by
Transit Solutions and RSVP Volunteer Drivers
Verona Senior Services Committee Voting
Members: Christine Posey, Mara Helmke, Kate
Cronin - City of Verona Alders
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