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Verona Senior Center Chronicle– April 2021

Verona Senior Center Chronicle - April 2021

**Any information is subject to change**

Phone: (608) 845-7471 Website: friendsofveronaseniorcenter.org

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Update from Director

Virtual Programming

Fraboni’s

In House Programs

Board Fundraiser

Spring Fun Facts

Story: Clutter from My Office

Program Calendar

Health & Wellness

Self-Care Opportunities

Case Management

Community Resources

Library and Loan Closet

Chronicle Advertisers

$6 Take Out Meals

Virtual Cooking Class

Online Program Sign up

Crossword

Amazon Smile

Student Update/Volunteers Needs

Triad Drug Take Back

Board Information

Staff Contact Information

Registration required for

all programs.

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Updates from the Director

Hello and happy spring!!

March 20th marked the first day of spring and we at the

Senior Center couldn’t be happier. This month we have

expanded our in-house offerings. You will also notice

that some events are being offered as virtual and

in-house. Please be sure to indicate your preference

when signing up as in-house spots are limited.

Friendly Reminders

�� Please remember masks and social distancing

requirements (6 ft) still apply when visiting the

Senior Center.

�� All programs still require a reservation.

�� Please stop at the front desk to check in when you

arrive.

We are excited to announce we are

now offering online program sign ups!

To view a “How To” video click on the

link below. Members may continue to

register for programs by calling 608-

845-7471 .

“How To” Video

How to sign up for Verona Senior Center Events Online! - YouTube

See page 22 for more details and directions.

Be well, Stephanie Ehle, Director

Staffing Change

As some of you have heard, Becky Losby, Case

Manager, has moved on to a new adventure. Becky

was at VSC for eight years and was a huge advocate for

seniors in Verona. We wish

her the best of luck in her

future endeavors.

EARTH DAY CLEAN UP

April 22nd is Earth Day. Join us for a walk

and neighborhood trash clean up. Please

meet VSC staff at 2 PM at the front door of

the Senior Center. Trash bags and gloves

will be provided. Don’t forget your mask!

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How to Reduce Negativity: 2-Part Series

Mondays – 1PM

Virtual Program

April 5th: Laying the Groundwork

April 12th Becoming Irresistible

We have all experienced negativity in our

families and among our friends. Whether we

disagree about politics, religion, child-rearing, or

just where to go for dinner, it's hard sometimes

to remain positive.

Dr. Neal Nybo is a positivity expert. He will

apply his research, experience, and knowledge

of improving positivity in companies and

organizations to our daily lives. His new book,

Workplace Positivity, describes thirty

micro-actions to help eliminate negativity in the

workplace as well as home and community.

Virtual and In-House Programming

If you are interested in participating, please call 608-845-7471.

Travel Book Club with Kirsti Pope

Every 3rd Thursday - 1 PM

Virtual Only

Join Kirsti on April 15 for a discussion on

the book Ireland to India with a Bicycle

written by Dervla Murphy. To join please

email Kirsti at: [email protected]

Books are available on AmazonSmile.

For more details on how to support the

Verona Senior Center while shopping on

AmazonSmile, see page 24.

The Heart Rock Project

Friday, April 9 - 2PM

Virtual Only

Tway Huynh will share her

inspiring story of love, kindness,

and healing. Tway decided to

leave the big corporate

marketing world to pursue a

different path. While walking on

the beach one day she

discovered heart rocks.

This led her down a path of

healing and spreading

kindness to others. Tway is

the author of the The Book

of Kindness. This book is a

testimony to her belief that

kindness, beauty, and art

will save and heal the world.

Parkinson's Disease 101

Tuesday, April 13 - 1:30 PM

Virtual and In House

Join Angie Donavan from St. Croix

Hospice for an educational presentation

on Parkinson's disease. This will include an

overview of the definition, causes, and

treatments for Parkinson's disease, including

disease progression and when to involve

hospice.

NEW!!! Online Sign Ups

The Verona Senior Center now

offers online program sign ups.

For details visit page 22.

TRIAD Drive Thru

Drug Take Back

Friday, April 23 -

8-10 AM

Join the Verona area

TRIAD for our spring

Drug Take-Back. The

Take-Back aims to

provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means

of disposing of prescription drugs, while also

educating the public about the potential for abuse

of medications. See page 26 for more details.

Cooking for Small Households

Monday, April 19 - I PM

Virtual Program

Cooking for one or two can have its own set of

challenges. Join Kara Hoerr to learn how to

cook a meal without having leftovers that last a

week, ways to stay motivated when it comes to

preparing a meal, tips on how to freeze foods,

and how to shop smart so

food doesn’t end up going

to waste. Whether you feel

like you’re in a food rut,

you’re throwing out more

food than you’d like, or if

preparing yet another meal

just for yourself sounds

unappealing, this

presentation is for you!

Lighthouse Keeping

Friday, April 23 - 1 PM

Virtual Program

Living in a lighthouse sounds

romantic and adventurous –

hear what it was like for Dave

Mossner and his wife Rhonda

when they spent a week running

the Mission Point Lighthouse. In addition to

sharing their experience you will also hear the

stories behind other lights in Michigan and

Wisconsin and see all the lighthouses they’ve

seen on Lakes Michigan, Huron, and Winnebago.

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Virtual and In-House Programming

If you are interested in participating, please call 608-845-7471.

Initial Consultations for Elder Law &

Local Estate Plans

Tuesday, April 13, 1- 4 PM

Virtual or In Person

As a service to the

community, Attorney

Bailey B. Lagman, who

primarily practices elder

law and estate planning, is

offering virtual or in-person

meetings at the Verona

Senior Center, the second Tuesday of each

month, at no charge. Contact her office for

more details at (608) 662-0440 or

[email protected]. Please call the Senior

Center to sign up for a 30 minute appointment.

Card Group is back!

Tuesday, April 20, 10 AM - 12 PM

In-Person, RSVP by April 6

Make your own cards for all kinds of events using

Stampin' Up! products. Please bring your own

scissors, bone folder and your favorite adhesive.

The cost for the class is $13; includes 6 cards.

To sign up, please contact Terry Schultz at 608-712

-0572, or email [email protected].

Coming in May

Don’t let a fall cramp your style!

One in four people age 65 or older has a fall each year.

You don’t have to be one of them!

Stepping On Workshop

Wednesdays, May 19 – June 30 - 10 AM - 12 PM

$35 per person

You will learn about:

�� Identifying and remove fall hazards from your home

�� How to get back on your feet if you fall

�� Vison and hearing and how they affect your risk of falling

�� Strength and balance exercises

�� How footwear and medication play into fall risk

This class will take place at VSC. To sign up please call 608-845-7471.

This program made possible by

Dane County Area Agency on

Aging, United Way of Dance

County, WPS Insurance, AAA

Wisconsin, and Sustaining

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In-House Programs

Wednesday Movies

News of the World

April 7 – 12 PM

In the 1870s, an elderly, lonely

ex-Captain from the Civil War

is paid to transport a ten year

old girl who was kidnapped by

Native Americans back home

to her family.

The War with Grandpa

April 21 – 12 PM

In this star-studded comedy

young Peter is not too

pleased when his mom makes

him give up his beloved

bedroom to accommodate

Grandpa.

**Please RSVP for in-house programs by calling 845-7471. Space is limited.

New Great Courses: DVD Series!

Starting Monday, April 12, 2 - 3:30 PM

The Philosophy of Humor

In 24 insightful, informative, illuminating, and (yes) humorous

lectures, Professor Steven Gimbel of Gettysburg College will

take you through the philosophical theories and explanations of

humor, from blatantly obvious puns to complex narratives to sly

twists of language. This series will run until June 7. You may sign up

for the whole series or drop in if seats are available.

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Rendever - Virtual Reality Live Tours:

Thursdays, April 1and 29 - 1PM

Visit and explore special places from our world and beyond! Computer technology can create

the simulated environment of your dreams. Rendever staff will guide you through an immersive

360-degree virtual reality experience.

April 1 : History of Baseball April 29 : Triple Crown

As a family run business for 50 years, Fraboni’s has been a Madison favorite. Join us for a

drive up lunch with Fraboni’s. Lunch includes a small sandwich, side salad, and a homemade

cannoli.

Wednesday, April 14, 11:30 - 12:00 PM

$10/person - RSVP by Tuesday, April 7

Choose one sandwich:

�� ITALIAN - Genoa salami, spicy copa ham, provolone cheese, fresh lettuce, tomatoes and famous homemade sub sauce

�� TURKEY & CHEDDAR - Tender white turkey breast, cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, tomatoes and sub sauce

�� ROAST BEEF & CHEDDAR - Lean roast beef, cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, tomatoes and sub sauce

�� VEGETARIAN - Choice of two cheeses (provolone, swiss, mozzarella, or cheddar), lettuce, tomatoes & sub sauce.

Choose one side salad:

�� CRANBERRY CASHEW SALAD - Broccoli buds, cauliflower florets, cashews, dried cranberries, and red onion with a

slightly sweet dressing (V)

�� PASTA PESTO - Shell pasta in a homemade creamy pesto dressing with peas and chunks of surimi

All meals include a cannoli, a pastry shell filled with Fraboni’s homemade, sweetened ricotta cheese and mini

chocolate chips, dipped in pistachio-flavored wheat germ, then sparkled with powdered sugar.

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Spring, Spring, Spring!

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Some Facts about Spring:

�� The increased amount of

daylight in the spring is a

signal for birds to find their

mate.

�� Most wild herbivores

(plant eaters) living in parts

of the world with seasons,

have their babies in the

spring because it gives

them the best chance of

growing strong and healthy

before winter.

�� Spring is the most popular

time to buy or sell houses.

�� Tornados are most

common in the spring, and

least common in winter.

�� Astronomically speaking, in

the Northern Hemisphere

the March equinox marks

the first day of spring and

it doesn’t always fall on

March 20! It can be March

19, 20 or 21.

�� Meteorologically speaking,

spring is always from

March 1 to May 31.

Resources:

https://www.ef.edu/blog/language/

8-best-spring-traditions-around-world/

http://justfunfacts.com/

interesting-facts-about-spring/

A Spring Matching Game

Draw a line to match each celebration with the location it is celebrated.

1. Songkran Water Festival A. Mexico

2. White Homes Easter Egg Roll B. Australia

3. Holi C. Central Asia

4. Nowruz D. Bosnia

5. Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake E. Thailand

6. Cimburijada F. Gloucester, England

7. Spring Equinox of Teotihuacan G. USA

8. Floiade H. Northern India

Answers: 1-E, 2-G, 3-H, 4-C, 5-F, 6-D, 7-A, 8-B

From the Clutter of My Old Office Corner V

(A Continuing Saga of a Cluttered Office)

Submitted by an anonymous Verona resident

Spring is upon us. As I am spending as much time outside as I can, my time at the old desk

has been limited. My Coke case still holds many ‘treasures’ and I will return to them at a later

date. But for now, my eyes are drawn to a reminder from a significant spring ritual of years past.

Hanging on the big bulletin board on the wall behind my desk is a rug beater - an essential tool

for spring cleaning. The living room rug, after months of only being cleaned with the carpet

sweeper, was rolled up and taken outside. It was draped over several clothes lines ready to be

rid of its deep dirt. As you might have guessed, it was my job to beat the rug, pounding out a

year’s worth of dusty accumulation!

This three-foot beater looks similar to a badminton racket. The head is bare wire formed

into various shapes, the most prominent are two large hearts. This sits on top of a twisted wire

shaft running through a wooden handle at the end. It cleaned surprisingly well as the dirt rose to

the surface which was then swept away. The process took a l-o-n-g time. To make the time go by

more quickly, I turned the beats into hitting home runs, sword fighting, swatting giant flies, and

other imagined feats. Still, it was an eternity of beat and sweep, beat and sweep! Another spring

cleaning event involved the beds. Each mattress was carried outside, leaned against a tree or

clothes line pole to air out. The bed springs of coiled wire were thoroughly washed by hand and

left to dry.

While I am on the subject of cleaning…a well-worn wash board, partially exposed behind

the desk, rests against the wall. It consists of a rippled aluminum panel held in place by a

wooden frame, two feet by one foot. The top had a space for a bar of Fels Napta soap while the

legs at the bottom were submerged in a tub of wash water. This essential from the past has a

beauty all of its own. The wood, roughened and eroded by the soapy water, now has a silver

patina.

But life isn’t all hard work as the ‘treasures’ above suggest. The bulletin board also in-

cludes reminders of fun things and events. An iconic Pillsbury doughboy and a rubber chicken are

displayed. Commemorative tickets for the first UW women’s basketball game at the Kohl

Center are dated Tuesday, January 20, 1998. The free tickets were handed out as a way to fill the

arena for that initial game. As you might suspect, the seating was in the nose-bleed section.

Today the ol’ knees probably couldn’t make it up that many steps! Joining the basketball tickets

is a sponsor ticket for a NASCAR race at Chicagoland Speedway. Attached to it are two passes: a

“cold” pass for the garage area before the race and a “hot” pass for pit areas during the race. A

nice memory is that we were able to rub elbows and meet drivers in the hospitality section be-

fore the race. Another unforgettable memory is the indescribable noise generated by the cars.

Ear protection was a must!

Until the next time, remember … it’s good for you.

The Ol’ Pack Rat

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9:00 -12:00 Exercise Room (L)

9:00 -11:30 Foot Care (F,L)

1:00 Laying the Ground Work - Part 1(V)

2:00 Great Courses (L)

6:00 Guts and Glutes with Rachel (V,F)

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10:00 Caregiver’s group (V)

1:00 Card Group (L)

4:00 - 4:30 Meal Pickup (F)

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12:00 Movie: News of the World (L)

RSVP for Fraboni’s lunch by noon!

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9:00 - 12:00 Exercise Room (L)

9:00 - 11:30 Foot Care (F,L)

9:30 Core Class with Alasa (V)

1:00 Becoming Irresistible - Part 2 (V)

2:00 New Great Courses Series (L)


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9:00-12:00 Chair Massage (L,F)

1:00-4:00 Initial consultations for

elder law or estate planning (L,V)

1:30 Parkinson's Disease 101 (L,V)


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9:30 Urban Pole Walking (L,F)

10:00 Book Club (V)

11:30 - Noon Fraboni’s Lunch (L,F)

Please RSVP by April 7!

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9:00 -11:30 Foot Care (F,L)

1:00 Cooking for small households (V)



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9:00-12:00 Table Massage (L,F)

10:00 Caregiver’s group (V)

10:00 - 12:00 Stampin’ Up Card

Group (L, F)

1:00 Total Control Pelvic Health (L,F)


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12:00 Movie: The War with Grandpa (L)

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9:30 Core Class with Alasa (V)



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9:00 -11:30 Diabetic Foot Care (F,L)

1:00 Total Control Pelvic Health (L,F)


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Monday Tuesday Wednesday

NEW!!! Online Sign Ups

The Verona Senior Center now

offers online program sign ups.

For details visit page 22.

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1:00 Rendever Live: History of Baseball(L)


6:00 Strength & Cardio with Rachel (V,F)

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11:00 Tai Chi with Jody (V,F)

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1:00 Bladder Health Lecture (V)



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11:00 - 2:00 Foot Reflexology (L,F)


12:00 RSVP for Board Fundraiser by

noon!

2:00 The Heart Rock Project (V)

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9:30 Board Meeting – Everyone

Welcome (V)

1:00 Book Club with Kirsti (V)



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11:00-12:30 Board Drive Thru Lunch

Please RSVP by April 9! (L)

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2:00 Celebrate Earth Day: Neighborhood

Trash Pick up (L)



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8:00 - 10:00 Triad Drive Thru Drug

Take Back (L)




1:00 Lighthouse Keeping (V)

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1:00 Rendever Live: Triple Crown (L)



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12:00 Virtual Cooking Class (V)

Registration required for

ALL programs.

To sign up please call

608-845-7471.

(V) - Virtual Program

(F) - Fees may apply

(L) - Activity offered live

at the Senior Center

Space is limited for

ALL programs.

You can join any Zoom

presentation on your

computer, tablet, or any

phone.

NEW!!! Saturday

Yoga Flow (V,F)

Saturdays - 10 AM

April 3

April 10

April 17

April 24

Thursday Friday

Guts and Glutes with Rachel (V)

Mondays - 6 PM

April 5, 12, 19, and 26

$12 for the month or $4/class

Please register by calling the Senior Center.

Join Rachel for an exciting new floor-based class.

This class will target your core, hips and glutes.

Core Class with Alasa (V)

Mondays - 9:30 AM

April 12 and 26

Register by calling the Senior Center.

Build a stronger core with cardio, mat work, and

weights. Modification exercises always offered.

This is a free class but donations are accepted.

NEW!! Total Control

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A Pelvic Wellness Program

Floor — Based Exercise Class (L)

Tuesdays - 1 PM

April 20 - July 6 at VSC

$50 for 12 weeks (includes 12 classes, a book,

and exercise band)

Looking to improve your posture and balance?

Or do you want to sleep through the night

without rushing to the bathroom?

Work on balance, strength, and flexibility while

incorporating exercises that enhance your

pelvic floor. This medically-based fitness and

educational program has been shown in research

to improve bladder control. During the class,

participants will also learn key tips and topics

related to optimal bladder and pelvic health.

**Participants must be able to get down and up

off the floor independently.

NEW!! Urban Pole Walking Group (L)

Wednesdays - 9:30 AM

April 14, 21, 28, May 5

$10 for 4 weeks

Urban Poling, also known as Nordic Walking,

promotes physical and psychological well-being.

Join fitness instructor Ron Dorr weekly as you

enjoy a local park. After the walk, Ron will show

balance and stretching exercises incorporating

the poles. Participants are welcome to use their

own poles, or rent from the instructor for $20.

Space and rentals are limited; poles required.

Strength and Cardio with Rachel (V)

Thursdays - 6 PM

April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29



Join Rachel for an upbeat and energetic

cardiovascular workout. After working up a

sweat you’ll finish the class with some strength

training and stretching.

Tai Chi Balance with Jody (V)

Fridays - 11 AM

April 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30

Please contact: Jody Curley

[email protected]

$5 per class contribution suggested; feel free,

however, to contribute what you can, and if you can’t

contribute, just come!

NEW!! Yoga Flow with Rachel (V)

Saturdays – 10 AM

April 3, 10, 17, and 24



Join Rachel for a relaxing yoga class. Move

through seated and standing poses that enhance

flexibility, posture and balance.

Virtual and In-House Exercise Classes

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Self-Care Opportunities

Foot Care Clinic - $20

Mondays, April 5, 12, 19 - 9 - 11:30 AM

15-minute appointments; please bring two

towels. Make checks out to: Bobbi Lester

Foot Care & Diabetic Foot Care - $25

Tuesday, April 27 - 9 AM – NOON

20-minute appointments; please bring two

towels. Make checks out to: Franz Foot Care

Foot Reflexology

Fridays, April 9, 16, 23 -11AM - 2PM

$30 for a 30 minute appointment

$60 for a one hour appointment

Traci Hertzler is a certified Reiki Master and

practitioner of the Energetic Healing Arts.

Traci is offering foot reflexology appointments.

Please call the Senior Center to sign up.

To schedule an appointment please call 845-7471.

Please make checks payable to the provider.

Mind Over Bladder

Thursday, April 8 - 1 PM

Virtual Program

Have you ever been in a situation where you have

coughed, laughed or sneezed and had to make a

quick break for the bathroom? Do you wear a pad

just in case? When was the last time you slept

through the night?

As we age we often assume that these situations

are a normal part of the aging process. However,

research shows that we are wrong! Although

common, incontinence or bladder/bowel leakage

is NOT a normal part of aging! Join Director

Stephanie Ehle to learn some tips and tricks for

good bladder health.

New!! Massage Therapy with Deb Trieloff

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Deb has been serving clients as a licensed massage therapist for over 25 years.

Using a holistic approach to her work, Deb fully attends to each client’s needs,

to create comforting and therapeutic massage session for both healing and

wellness. She will be offering both chair and table massages.

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Check out our FREE exercise

Classes on YouTube!

Join some of your own Senior Center staff

and work out anytime. Here is the link to

our YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/

UCW6bZcgqolC9BhuMgSEyDEQ

Chair Massage

April 13 – 9 AM - 12 PM

$30 for 30 minutes

Table Massage

April 20 – 9 AM - 12 PM

$39 for 30 minutes

$65 for 60 minutes

Coming in

May….Reiki!

Stay tuned for more

information.

Case Management

What is Caregiver Fatigue?

Caregiver fatigue, also referred to as caregiver

burnout, is a condition in which a caregiver feels

physically, emotionally and psychologically

exhausted which can lead to changes in attitude.

What causes Caregiver Fatigue?

When a person is focusing most or all of their

energy on caring for someone they often are not

taking care of themselves. They may experience

negative thought patterns that contribute to this

condition. Negative thoughts can then turn into

resentment and fatigue. Here are some factors that

contribute to caregiver fatigue:

Role strain or role confusion is when someone

takes on a second role as a caregiver. For example,

when a spouse begins caregiving for their partner.

In this situation, caregiving often takes the lead

and the person struggles to identify with their

original role such as a wife feeling like she isn’t a

wife anymore.

Unreasonable demands from the person they

are caring for or family members. Exhaustion can

play a part in a caregiver feeling like they should be

able to meet all of the demands being made.

Unrealistic expectations can be difficult for

caregivers to accept the fact that the person they

are caring for may not live, despite their efforts.

Lack of control of the situation or resources

available such as lack of money to get more help.

What does Caregiver Fatigue look like?

Caregiver fatigue looks different for everyone.

Often times symptoms will resemble depression.

Some other common symptoms include:

�� Withdrawal from friends, family, regular

activities.

�� Lack of motivation towards job or tasks.

�� Increased use of alcohol or drugs. This

could include sleeping pills or prescription

drugs.

�� Missing appointments or forgetting things.

�� Sleep issues such as not being able to fall or

stay asleep.

�� Feelings of hopelessness, alienation, helpless-

ness, depression, irritability, or resentment.

�� Negativity towards their job and responsibili-

ties.

How can we avoid Caregiver Fatigue?

Self-neglect is one of the biggest causes of caregiver

fatigue. Self-advocacy and being proactive both play

a big part of avoiding caregiver fatigue. Here are a

few things to consider:

�� Ask for help. You don’t have to do it alone.

�� Consider respite care. There are public and

private options to consider. Take time off and don’t

feel guilty.

�� Speak up. If you are feeling overwhelmed don’t

assume anyone recognizes it. If you need help or a

break, let someone know. Talk to someone you

trust.

�� Prioritize relationships. Keep in touch with

friends.

�� Take care of yourself. Eat well, rest and exercise.

�� Find a support group for caregivers. This will give

you an opportunity to share experiences and re-

sources.

�� Explore optimism. This is hard to do! Sometimes

thinking positively and making sure your inner voice

is doing he same can make a difference.

How can we support caregivers?

Above all, be a good listener, hold back the urge to

offer advice, and instead offer ongoing help. This

may be difficult if the person says they don’t need

help. Consider one or more

suggestions listed on page 16.

Recognizing Caregiver Fatigue

Hello Spring! April showers bring May flowers… and boy

do we need some flowers this year! I’m looking forward to

a beautiful spring here in Wisconsin. I’m also looking

forward to all of the amazing programs we are offering

this month! Be well, Julie Larson, Case Manager

Case Management

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hat makes you happy? I find that I’m most happy spending time with my family, and of course being a

grandma to Olivia. But if we are being honest, how many of us find that on some days, it’s almost

impossible to find anything to be happy about? The struggle is real and I feel it too. Many of us are feeling

emotions that we’ve never had before, and happiness doesn't even seem within our scope of reach. But, as we

make our way back into normalcy (or a new normal, eventually) I encourage you to find at least one thing that

will bring you happiness everyday. Sit down, make a list of the little things that you can do to improve your

happiness, and get started! Here’s a few ideas to get your juices flowing!

�� Turn on your favorite music, turn it up loud, sing, dance, play the air

guitar; just have fun. Heck, invite over some friends for a dance party!

�� Re-experience something that made you happy in the past. Re-read an

old favorite book, or re-watch a movie that made you laugh.

�� Visit a place that brings back good memories, like a favorite walking trail,

take a stroll through the zoo or the arboretum.

�� Leave a random note for a neighbor to find, just to cheer up their day. It

will cheer you up too!

�� Call a friend and reminisce about old memories. Chances are, they

would love to talk too!

�� ALWAYS remember that tomorrow is another day.

Happy 1st birthday, Olivia! What a year its been. Olivia has taught me how

to love in ways I never knew possible, and being her grandma has filled my

heart with pure joy. Thank you for following us through Olivia’s first year

journey, and for all of the sweet comments and responses you provided

while watching her grow. Becky

It’s with mixed emotions that I

share with you, I left my position

here at the Verona Senior Center

as of March 26th. As some of you

know, I went back to school a

couple of years ago to pursue my

bachelors degree and I will

complete it in June 2021. Yay, I’m

almost done! ! I can do hard things,

and so can you.

The friendships and experiences

that the Senior Center has

provided to me over this past 8

years are ones that I will never

forget, thank you for being part of

that.

Make new friends but keep

the old. One is silver, the

other gold - Joseph Parry

Community Resources

Food Resources: Transportation Solutions:

Dane County Delivers: Senior Grocery

Solutions Free grocery deliveries to seniors 60+

and individuals with disabilities in Dane County. Call

608-294-8747 to order essential groceries. Payment

will be accepted by check or credit card. Donations

accepted.

Badger Prairie Needs Network food pantry is

open for curbside pick up. If you are new please

bring an ID for each member of your household and

proof of address in Dane County. Those using the

food pantry can drive up to the front door where a

volunteer will bring food to you and load the food

into your car. If you have special dietary restrictions,

call ahead. Arrive as early as possible and plan to

wait. If you need transportation please call 608-845-

7471.

Transit Solutions offers rides within

Verona, Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM-2 PM

(Last ride must be completed by 2 PM)

Call 845-7471 by 12 PM the day before to

schedule rides. Rides are first call, first

serve. Current ride requirements include

masks and spacing distancing.

Need a ride to get your vaccine?

If you are 65+ and have exhausted all

options and still need a ride to get your

vaccine please call NewBridge Madison for

a free ride: 608-512-0000, ext. 3. Older

adults who live independently are eligible.

Need a ride to a medical

appointment outside of Verona?

Call case manager, Julie Larson at

608-848-0440.

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Curbside Pantry Hours

Tuesday: 10 AM - 12 PM

Thursday: 11 AM-6:30 PM

Friday: 10 AM - 12 PM

Saturday: 10 AM-12:30 PM

Covid-19 Vaccine Information:

Are you 65 years old or older

and have not gotten your vaccine?

Vaccines are limited but there will

be a vaccine for everyone.

If you have not gotten the vaccine and are not

scheduled or on a waiting list to get one here

are steps to get started:

1. Contact your primary care provider.

2. If you do not have a primary care provider

call Dane County Public Health at 608-266-

4821.

3. For assistance call case manager:

Julie Larson at 608-848-0440.

Are you a homebound Dane County

resident and want to get the COVID-19

vaccine?

Call 608-240-7400 for more information.

Eleven Ways to Support a Caregiver:



Verona

Caregiver’s

Group

1st & 3rd

Tuesdays

10 AM

Call

608-845-7471

for more

information.

Caregivers often think of others and “givers” by nature. Caregivers will often not reach out

when they need help or will refuse help. “What can I do to help you?” could likely be met with

“Oh I am fine, thanks for thinking of me”. To support a caregiver, consider one or more of

these ideas:

1. Drop off pre-made, ready to eat food with a planned visit or a porch drop off.

2. Offer to make a grocery run or pick up some healthy snacks before visiting.

3. Give them a break. Respite can allow a caregiver to run some errands or take a walk.

4. Learn about their care recipient’s illness to increase your ability to support them.

5. Identify available community resources. Get the details and share.

6. Spend some time just visiting. Loneliness can be a huge issue for caregivers.

7. Keep in touch. Check in regularly, don’t wait for them to call you or ask for help.

8. Send a “no response needed” text, drop a card or care package in the mail.

9. Offer to help with yard work, laundry, sweep the floors, vacuum or wash windows.

10. Run errands, plant flowers, fill bird feeders and assist with dwindling down their “to do” list.

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Verona Library and Loan Closet

The library is closed to the public and is

offering curbside pickup.

Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 6 PM

Saturday, 9:30 AM - 3 PM

Appointments for curbside pick-up can be

scheduled online or by calling the library at

608-845-7180. Materials can be returned in

the outdoor book return at any time. The

library is now offering free WIFI in their

parking lot. Call for more information.

The Verona

Public Library

will be reopening

in mid-April!!

Hours will be limited. The adult fiction, large

print, videos, music, and teen book

collections will be available for browsing.

They will continue to offer curbside pick-up.

Please call the library at 608-845-7180 or

check their website after April 6 for more

details. www.veronapubliclibrary.org.

Having a Difficult Time

Getting to the Library?

Do you enjoy reading large print books

or listening to audio books but have a difficult

time getting to the library?

Dane County Library Service’s Outreach

Service program supplies books to individuals,

living in Dane County, who are unable to use

the library due to an on-going physical

condition. The large print and audio books are

sent postage free and may be returned the

same way. To learn more, call the Outreach

Librarian Mary Driscoll at 266-4419 or email

to: [email protected].

Virtual Book Club

Wednesday, March 10 - 10 AM

The book we will be reading for

April is: ��

For more information, please call

the library at (608) 845-7180 or

check out their website at:

https://www.veronapubliclibrary.org/

Books can be picked up at the

Verona Library.

FREE 30 minute

consultations with

Attorney Bailey Lagman

starting in April!

Bailey will be offering in-person

or virtual meetings the second

Tuesday of each month, at no

charge.

Check out page 4 for more

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April $6 Take Out Order Form and Menu

Name ___________________ Phone _______________________

Circle your menu choices and return to VSC by order deadline. Orders may be called in

(608-848-0438), emailed ([email protected]) or dropped off in person.

**Unfortunately, orders received after weekly deadline cannot be honored**

**If you receive Home Delivered Meals on Wheels you do not need to submit an order.**

Week of April 5- April 9 ORDER DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, March 31 - 12 PM

TUESDAY, APRIL 6

OR

TUESDAY, APRIL 13

TUESDAY, APRIL 20

THURSDAY, APRIL 22

TUESDAY, APRIL 27

THURSDAY, APRIL 29

baked cod, roasted

baby red potatoes,

coleslaw, tartar sauce,

peaches, lemon bar

beef vegetable soup,

with ham and

cheddar on sour-

dough, melon,

M&M cookie

THURSDAY, APRIL 8

mandarin orange

chicken salad with

sesame ginger dressing

on the side, grapes,

sugar cookie

OR

OR

BLT salad, apple,

magic bar

chicken cobb wrap,

chips, oatmeal

chocolate chip cookie,

mandarin oranges

OR

OR

beef lasagna, caesar

salad, garlic bread,

tropical fruit, fudge

brownie

OR

egg salad croissant,

broccoli salad,

pineapple, peanut

butter cookie

meatloaf, baked potato,

peas, applesauce,

peanut butter bar

roasted turkey and

bacon spinach wrap,

potato salad, banana,

chocolate chip cookie

crispy chicken caesar

salad, grapes, pumpkin

bar

bbq pulled pork

sandwich, cheesy au

gratin potatoes, green

beans, melon, german

chocolate cake

OR

beef stroganoff, egg

noodles, broccoli,

mandarin oranges,

double fudge cake

THURSDAY, APRIL 15

garden salad with

chicken, orange, funfetti

vanilla cake

country fried steak,

gravy, mashed

potatoes, corn, pears,

apple crisp

OR

chicken enchiladas,

white rice,

black beans, pineapple,

snickerdoodle bar

Week of April 12-April 16 ORDER DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, April 7 - 12 PM

Week of Aril 19-23 ORDER DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, April 14 - 12 PM

Week of Aril 26-30 ORDER DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, April 21 - 12 PM

Week of May 3-7 ORDER DEADLINE WEDNESDAY, April 28 - 12 PM

TUESDAY, MAY 4

TUESDAY, MAY 6

baked herb chicken,

mashed sweet

potatoes, california

vegetables, pears,

pecan bar

chicken a la king, pasta,

fruit cocktail, banana

cream pie

roast beef and cheddar

on sourdough, coleslaw,

banana, white chocolate

macadamia cookie

swiss steak with gravy,

mashed potatoes,

carrots, applesauce,

sugar cookie bar

chef salad with ranch,

orange, strawberry cake

OR

OR

OR

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Drive up Meals from TNT Catering

Meals available on Tuesdays and Thursdays; pick-up only between

4 – 4:30 PM. The cost is $6.00 per meal. You may preorder meals for

the entire month.

All orders are due by noon on the Wednesday before. Unfortunately, orders received

after the deadline cannot be honored.

**Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian/vegan meal options now available! Call for more

information; additional fees apply.

Please bring exact cash or check as change will not be available.

Low Carb Cauliflower

“Potato” Salad

What you need:

�� 2.5-3 lbs cauliflower head chopped into

1/2� pieces

�� 4 boiled eggs

�� 3/4 cup pickles or sauerkraut finely chopped

�� 3 tbsp red onion finely chopped

�� 3 tbsp dill finely chopped

�� 2 tsp mustard

�� 1 tsp any light color vinegar

�� 1/2 cup plain yogurt

�� 1/4 cup avocado oil mayo

�� 1 tsp salt

�� ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In large pot add chopped cauliflower, and

enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and

cook covered for 5 minutes.

2. While cauliflower is cooking, chop pickles,

onion, eggs, and dill. Add to large bowl along

with mustard, vinegar, yogurt, mayo, salt, and

pepper. Stir together.

3. Drain cauliflower and rinse with cold water.

4. Stir cauliflower into salad. Refrigerate at least

30 minutes. Serve cold.

Virtual Cooking Class

Friday, April 30 - NOON

Join Alasa and Stephanie to learn how

to make Low Carb Cauliflower

“Potato” Salad.

Please RSVP by calling 845-7471.

�� Cauliflower is related to

cabbage and kale. Species:

Brassica oleracea.

�� Cauliflower can be used

as a rice substitute.

�� Cauliflower can come in

four different colors.

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Online Program Sign Ups

1. Start by going to Friends of Verona Senior Center: https:// friendsofveronaseniorcenter.org/

2. Click on Activities.

3. Scroll down and click on the link

"Schedules Plus Web Site".

4. Click on Register. This will take

you to the "sign in" screen.

5. Use the phone number you used to register with the Senior

Center. (There is an option to add yourself if you haven't regis-

tered before.)

6. Click on your name. This will take you to the scheduling page.

7. Click on one of the bars to see what activities are available and if seats are available.

Click the activity you are interested in.

8. Click on the "add to cart" to add it to your cart. You can

repeat steps 6-8 to add other events.

9. Next click “checkout”.

10. Click on “ save and proceed to final review”.

11. Finally, click on “complete my order”.

12. Log out when you are done.

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Badger Prairie & Student Updates

Thank you to the many participants who

returned the survey from the January and

February Chronicle. Your responses help us

to improve our services and programs in

order to better serve you, our valued

members.

For those of you who didn’t get the chance

to make your voice heard look for the

opportunity to do so by email. We have

adapted our survey to a more accessible

format so that we can hear from as many of

you as possible. The survey can be found

online using the link below:

https://schedulesplus.com/verona/kiosk/

takeSurvey.do?survey_id=603

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April is my final full month as a student here

at the Verona Senior Center. It feels like the

time flew by and I am forever grateful for the

chance to meet and interact with some of

you. I am thankful for warm welcome I felt

from all of the senior center staff and

members as well as the numerous learning

opportunities afforded to me.

Lauren Wendland, VSC Intern

Volunteer Opportunity at the

Verona Senior Center!

Cleaning Assistants:

Do you enjoy cleaning? If so, then we have

an opportunity for you!

The VSC is looking for volunteer to help

clean tables, chairs, and door handles

before and after in-house programs.

Opportunities are flexible and vary from

week to week.

For more information contact Program

Manager, Alasa Wiest, at 845-7471 or

email at [email protected].

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Triad Drive Thru Drug Take Back

Friday, April 23, 8 AM-10 AM

Join the Verona area TRIAD for our spring Drug Take-Back.

The Take-Back aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible

means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public

about the potential for abuse of medications.

Why Participate?

Unused medications in homes create a public health and safety concern, because they are highly

susceptible to accidental ingestion, diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse

in the U.S. are alarmingly high. More Americans currently abuse prescription drugs than the number

of those using cocaine, hallucinogens, and heroin combined, according to the most recent National

Survey on Drug Use and Health. The majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family

and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

What to Know

Verona Police Department will accept unused, unwanted, and/or expired

prescription drug medication. Please empty all pills into a clear plastic

baggie, prior to the event, to assist with the ease of disposal. Prescription

liquids and creams must be in their original packaging material.

For safety reasons, we will not accept sharps, inhalers, or anything under pressure. Non-prescription,

personal hygiene products cannot be accepted.

If you have any questions please, contact the Verona Police Department at (608) 845-7623.

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DONATE TODAY! FRIENDS OF VERONA SENIOR CENTER

Send to: 108 PAOLI STREET, VERONA, WISCONSIN 53593

Your personal donation provides programs, activities, and services for adults over 55. Please make checks

payable to: Friends of Verona Senior Center.

Donor Name: ____________________________Phone:_______________________

Address:__________________________ City:__________ State:_______ Zip:_____

Email:____________________________________ Amount Enclosed: ____________

Donation for: � Helping Hands Fund � Vet � Club 108 � Caregivers � General Fund � Other

(please specify)____________________________________________

For a memorial or donation of $100 or more, you may request your own plaque honoring your loved one or

yourself. Please provide your plaque request:_________________________________________________

We will contact you to ensure information is correct before plaque is produced.

Friends of Verona Senior Center

Board of Directors

If you would like to contact a Board Member, please call the Senior Center at 845-7471.

The Friends of Verona Senior Center raise funds to support the programs and services of the Verona Senior

Center. They provide on-going financial support for music at the birthday-anniversary party, food for special

events, Veterans Group, Caregivers’ group, Parkinson’s group and exercise equipment needs. Thank you!

Linda Kaiser, President

Rich Bartlett, Vice President

Alyce Kocal, Secretary

Pat Nardi, Treasurer

Nancy Mendoza

Jim Zelem

Violet Konrad

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Spring is just around the corner and we want to celebrate with lunch!

Friday, April 16

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Please RSVP by NOON Friday, April 9.

Join the Board for a drive up lunch.

Lunch includes half a ham croissant sandwich, cup of fruit, fresh carrots, and a cookie.

There is no cost for this meal but donations are appreciated!

Save the Date: May 5th

Join us for a free walking taco lunch to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Senior Center Staff

Director, Stephanie Ehle

608-848-0430, [email protected]

Case Manager, Julie Larson


Social work intern, Lauren Wendland


Program Assistant, Janice Paul


Program Manager, Alasa Wiest


Nutrition Aide, Torie Beckwith

[email protected]

Nutrition Line: 608-848-0438

Transportation Services provided by

Transit Solutions & RSVP Volunteer Drivers

Verona Senior Services Committee

Voting Members: Christine Posey, Charlotte

Jerney, Katie Kohl - City of Verona Alders

Phone: (608) 845-7471

Fax: (608) 848-2784

Website: friendsofveronaseniorcenter.org

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