FEBRUARY 2021

THE DEFOREST AREA COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER Inside This Issue Donors ……………………….….Pg 2 With Gratitude and Resources & Groups……………..Pg 3 Volunteer Views...... Pg 4 Appreciation

COVID Information……..……...... Pg 5 Our February Scoop is dedicated to our donors, friends Nutrition……………...………….Pg 6 and supporters, to express our heartfelt gratitude for Birthdays ...... Pg 7 your continued loyalty to the Center. On page 2, you will Weather Policy/Wish List..……...Pg 8 find a list of 2020 donors and Love Stories……………………. Pg 9 sponsors. Events & Activities……………....Pg 10 This past year we’ve all faced unprecedented challenges that we never imagined. This Virtual Author……...….....……....Pg 11 has underscored the importance of relationships, Health & Fitness…….…………..Pg 12 kindness, hope and resilience. These are things we see around us in our community through the actions of those Fun & Games..……………....…..Pg 13 helping other people to meet these challenges.

Menu....………...... …...... Pg 14 During 2020, the DeForest Area Community and Contacts………………………...Pg 15 Senior Center’s team of staff and volunteers, continued Information……………………..Pg 16 to do our best to meet the needs of our seniors and provide services such as Home Delivered Meals, Case Management and fulfill other important needs Center Closed to Public - COVID throughout the pandemic. Along the way, we were Phone Hours: Monday-Friday supported by special people in the community who stepped up and gave us encouragement and 9:00am—4:00pm 608-846-9469 support. On behalf of the DeForest Area Community and Senior Center team, thank you for your dedication Mission Statement to the Center’s mission to serve older adults in our We are a cooperative inter-municipal Community and Senior Center providing community. Together we are making a difference. area residents a welcoming place to meet, participate and volunteer while promoting Photos of projects supported by donors, top to bottom: independence, self-reliance and well-being • Donations were used for personal protection for for older adults and their families. volunteers and staff. • Food Drive conducted from April to August. The “Scoop” newsletter is • New Automatic Door Openers are touchless and available for you to pick up monthly at variable speed openers for safety were funded by a the Center. They are located in a small DeForest Area Foundation grant. plastic container to the right of the front • We delivered bags donated by The Legacy to area door. Annual mail subscription is $12. seniors.

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Thank You to 2020 Donors Our sincere thanks to community members and businesses who supported the DeForest Area Community and Senior Center in 2020.

Donors - Community Members

Ted Arend Eileen Hahn Sandra Newell Dan & Jeanne Wendtland Kathy & Jim Ableidinger Wayne & Barbara Halverson Judith Page Richard Wildermuth Rachel Anderson Heather Hanson Sue & Bill Paulson Sandra Wilke Pam Asche Katrina Hanson-Herrum Marcia Peotter Mary Wise Yvone Ashen Sandy Heath Bonnie Pertzborn Darlene Wisniewski Ruth Auringer Peter Helmbrecht Robert & Phyllis Peterson Bonnie & Dwight Ziegler Jeanne Barham Bernice Hirsch Family Pomeranke Melinda Becker Sally Hodge Joanne Quam Sue Ann Belda Audrey & Wayne Ihland Darrell Quamme Business & Group Janice Berg Peter & Cheryl Johnson Mary Raemisch Donors Stephanie Bodden Lyndzee Jones John Ratz Jerry & Delores Bouzek Steve Kahl Stan Rauls Brightstar Senior Living Marg Brickl Julia Kant Barbara Reed Christ Lutheran Church Debra Bursaw Kay Kinderman Janet Roberson Community Action Coalition Jean Buske Rosalie Kirkeng Colin & Emma Robinson CUNA Mutual Group Rodney Camren Karen Konkol Kathryn Zipperer & Steve DaneNet Linda Chappell Angie Kraemer Ruegsegger DeForest Area Foundation, Inc Alois Clary Donna Krausman Eric & Sara Runez DeForest Area Rotary Club Marilyn Cloud Brenda Kubasik Judy Schallert DeForest Windsor Area Barb & Rich Cooper Jane Kuehn Nancy Schoenmann Chamber of Commerce Keith & Cindy Cottington Carol Laper Bob & Edna Schutz DMB Community Bank Anne Crowley Lois Lehmann Dave Shesleey Epic Systems James Davis Shirley Lensing Jacquelyn Showers Family Dollar Store Ted Devenish Dick Leverentz Ruthann Smith Jaeke Family Foundation Marian & Francis Drake Anna Lezotte Diamond Squares Knights of Columbus Council Mary Lou Droster Bonnie Loresch Janice Stanek #6464 Cindy & Rich Edge Helen Lovett Shellie Stassi Monona Bank Laura Egnash Abigail Lowery Rhonda Steinbach Mousehouse Cheesehaus, Inc Beth & David Erickson Ingrid Mantel Scott Stenberg Our House in Lodi Sandra Eroen Martin Martindale Mary Stock Papa Murphy's Lorena Evarts Mary Mason Nancy Stolarik Parkside Assisted Living Connie Foges Joan Mathison Mary Streich Pick N Save Kim Fredenberg Karen Meier Liz Temple Right At Home Katie Freeman Michelle Meisenbach Juanita Thorson Rodeside Grill Judy French David Mell Don & Joanne Tierney Sage Meadows Assisted Living Fran Frosch Don & Babe Meyer Hubert Tomlinson Texas Roadhouse Jerry Fuller Marion Michaels Marion Trieloff The Legacy of DeForest Vida Gilbert Donna Mikkelsen Judith Voigt Tricor Insurance Joe & Donna Gilles Mike Miller Brad & Margi Wachowiak United Way Donors Karen & Mel Gratz Patricia Millette Cheryle Wampole Wickshire Senior Services Vivian Greiber Jennifer Mills Diane & Mel Wangerin Wisconsin Dental Wellness Cindy Grinde Nancy Moran Jonathan Wendt April Gwin Jan Murphy Martha Wendt Gloria Haertel Connie Nelson Mary Wendt Donations used for : Above - COVID remodeling for safety funded by DeForest Area Foundation grant. Right - Care Kits were filled with emergency supplies and distributed in March, 2020.

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Resources and Groups

Monthly MIPPA Moment: COVID-19 Vaccination Information MIPPA (Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act) has a goal of educating older adults on Medicare’s cost-saving benefits & preventive services.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) for COVID-19 vaccines which have been shown to be safe and effective. Pharmaceutical manufacturers are now working to distribute the vaccine to priority groups: The CDC recommended Phase 1a: Initial supplies go out to health care personnel and long term care (LTC) facility residents. Next, per CDC recommendations, Phase 1b includes: • Frontline essential workers such as fire fighters, police officers, corrections officers, food and agricultural workers, United States Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers, public transit workers, and those who work in the educational sector. People aged 65 years and older not in LTC facilities, because they are at higher risk from COVID-19. Phase 1c of the CDC recommendations includes: • People aged 16—64 years with underlying medical conditions which increase the risks from COVID-19. Other essential workers, such as in transportation and logistics, food service, housing construction and finance, information technology, communications, energy, law, media, public safety, and public health. How the vaccination process will work: • Two doses are needed - depending on the specific vaccine you get, a second shot 3-4 weeks after your first shot is given. • The side effects from COVID-19 vaccination may feel like flu and might even affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days. • It takes time for your body to build protection after any vaccination. Keep in mind COVID-19 vaccines that require 2 shots may not protect you until a week or two after your second shot. Here’s what to know regarding Medicare: • Medicare covers FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines under Part B. • Medicare covers the lab tests for COVID-19 testing. You pay no out-of-pocket costs. • Medicare covers certain FDA-authorized antibody tests if you were already diagnosed with a known current or known prior COVID-19 infection or suspected current or suspected past COVID-19 infection. • Medicare covers all medically necessary hospitalizations. You’ll still pay for any hospital deductibles, copays, or coinsurances that apply. • If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you have access to these same benefits. Medicare allows these plans to waive cost -sharing for COVID-19 lab tests.

Adapted from Medicare.gov and CDC.gov. For more information on MIPPA Programs, call MIPPA Program Specialist, Leilani Amundson, at 608-240-7458.

Grief Support Group Caregiver Support Group- Please call Julia at 608-640-6435 to get more Thursday, February 18th at 3:00 p.m. by phone conference. Call information on the phone group. 608-846-9469 or email Natalie at [email protected] to get the phone number and code to call in.

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Volunteer Views

Volunteering within your community does a lot more than you could ever begin to imagine. When you volunteer your time and efforts, you start a string of positive events that happen from the time you decide to help out, until long after you’ve done your part. Volunteerism not only helps so many people, organizations, and your community as a whole, but it also brings a significant amount of joy and happiness to ourselves and the people we are helping.

The impact of volunteering within your community stretches to an extensive range. Within our particular communities, there are often several nonprofit organizations looking for volunteers. What many people don’t always understand is the fact that nonprofits only employee a handful of people who get paid to work for that organization. Nonprofits rely heavily on the goodwill and volunteerism of others to help provide services to others who cannot do so themselves.

Volunteerism not only brings about a positive impact on your community and the members within your community, but it also inspires happiness and joy in ourselves. When we take time out of our busy lives and schedules to offer it to people and organizations in need, we create a positive environment. Studies have shown that through community engagement and volunteerism, it promotes a much happier lifestyle for ourselves. (www.thriveglobal.com)

“It’s easy to make a buck. It ’s a lot tougher to make a difference”. – Tom Brokaw

I have to say that I believe we have the best volunteers around! You are always willing to step up *HDM Drivers and Kitchen Helpers when the need arises. We can *Volunteers that would be willing to help folks never thank you enough! with snow removal when/if needed. -Jen Mills

Please contact Jen Mills at 846-9469 ext. 1606 if interested.

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COVID Information

COVID Vaccine and scams:

As the country begins to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, there's no doubt scammers are already scheming.

Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine, so there will be no cost to you. If anyone asks you to share your Medicare Number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can bet it's a scam.

Here's what to know: • You can't pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine. • You can't pay to get early access to a vaccine. Don't share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts, or emails you promising access to the vaccine for a fee. We must always be vigilant in protecting our personal information. If you hear of this happening in your community, please call the WI SMP Helpline, (888) 818-2611, to report it.

If the DeForest Area Community and Senior Center knows information about accessing the vaccine, we will get the information out to you immediately.

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Nutrition Information

February Menu

My Meal My Way at DeForest Family 2/3/2021 Option 1 Option 2 Restaurant is on Wednesdays: Reserve your Cream of Broccoli Soup Breakfast Sandwich meal before Noon on Tuesday. Pickup your Full Deli Sandwich American Fries ticket at the Center and pickup your meal Side Salad Fresh Fruit curbside at DFR. 2/10/2021 Option 1 Option 2 Cheeseburger Large Taco Salad Lettuce/Onion/Tomato/Pickle Rice Pilaf American Fries, Coleslaw Sour Cream and Salsa

2/17/2021 Option 1 Option 2 Liver and Onions 2 Pancakes /Syrup Mashed Potatoes / Gravy Scrambled Egg /Sausage Hot Vegetable Hash browns

2/24/2021 Option 1 Option 2 Spaghetti and Meatballs BBQ Pork Ribs Side Salad Baked Potato Garlic Bread Dinner Roll

Leftovers and Food Safety To ensure that leftovers are safe to eat, make sure the food is cooked to a safe temperature and refrigerate the leftovers promptly. Not cooking food to a safe temperature and leaving food out at an unsafe temperature are the two main causes of foodborne illness.

Keep Food out of the "Danger Zone" Bacteria grow rapidly between the temperatures of 40° F and 140° F.  After food is safely cooked, hot food must be kept hot at 140° F or warmer to prevent bacterial growth. Within 2 hours of cooking food or after it is removed from an appliance keeping it warm, leftovers must be refrigerated.  Cold perishable food, such as chicken salad or a platter of deli meats, should be kept at 40° F or below.  When serving food at a buffet, keep food hot in chafing dishes, slow cookers, or warming trays. Keep food cold by nesting dishes in bowls of ice or use small serving trays and replace them often.  Discard any perishable foods that have been left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.  Cover leftovers, wrap them in airtight packaging, or seal them in storage containers. These practices help keep bacteria out, retain moisture, and prevent leftovers from picking up odors from other food in the refrigerator. Immediately refrigerate or freeze the wrapped leftovers for rapid cooling.

United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service

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February Birthdays

Thank you to Wickshire Senior Living-Madison for sponsoring February Birthday gifts.

2/2 Betty Lund 2/14 David Lund 2/4 Ed Borchardt 2/16 Carol Hensen 2/7 Karen Gratz 2/16 Elaine Moll-Podoll 2/9 Thomas Gibson 2/17 Jean Salzwedel 2/10 Joan Cavanaugh 2/17 Marlene Sobek 2/10 Frances (Fran) Frosch 2/18 Donna Colby 2/10 Betty Olson 2/18 Richard Reese 2/11 Vida Gilbert 2/19 David Hewitt 2/13 Kay Kinderman 2/20 Stuart Svoboda 2/13 Douglas Knudtson 2/22 Linda Murwin 2/13 Marie Seifert 2/24 Dolores Arndt 2/14 Barbara Henschel 2/25 Kathryn Moline 2/25 Marie Vent

We will be celebrating monthly birthdays on the last Wednesday of the month. My Meal My Way at the DeForest Family Restaurant (DFR) is an option. Menu choices can be found on page 6 and reserve your meal before noon on Monday. On Wednesday, pickup your ticket at the Center, get a birthday surprise and then head to DFR for curbside pickup. You also have the option of ordering what is on the February Menu on page 14 for that day.

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February Is... Updated Winter Weather Policy

February might be the shortest month of the year, but it has many national days. Check out our list, mark your calendar and celebrate your favorite days.

Please remember our new winter weather closing policy. Date This year we will be following the National Weather February Special Dates Service (NWS) instead of the school closings. National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast 1 Day The Center will close for the day when NWS issues one National Freedom Day 1 of the following warnings: Groundhog Day 2  Winter Storm  Wind Chill Warning National Tater Tot Day 2 Warning  Ice Storm Warning Super Bowl 2  Blizzard Warning National Carrot Cake Day 3 World Cancer Day 4 If a warning has been issued by 6:00 am, home National Send a Card to a Friend Day 7 delivered meal recipients will NOT receive a meal that National Pizza Day 9 day and the Center building will not be staffed or answering phones. Voicemail messages can be left and Galentine’s Day 13 calls will be returned when the office reopens. These National Donor Day 14 warnings are aired on local television and radio stations. Valentine’s Day 14 Thank you for your understanding. President’s Day 17 Random Act of Kindness Day 17 Give from your heart National Love Your Pet Day 20 Please consider a gift to the Center to support all of our services. They say money can’t buy you love, however, National Tortilla Chip Day 24 making a donation shows your love for others. Mardi Gras 25 Wish List - Help the Center and seniors! National Pancake Day 25 Craft Items for when Gift & Thrift Nook reopens Sandwich & Gallon Ziploc bags National Chili Day 27 Puzzles Microwave (inquire at the Center) Individually wrapped chocolate candy

Center Re-opening: The Center will continue to be closed to the public until Phase 3 of the Dane County Forward Plan. Our re-opening will be a phased-in approach until conditions return to "normal". We will send e-mails and automatic calls to participants when we announce our re- opening. Updates will be posted on our website—deforestcenter.org.

Love Stories

Jerry and Ginny Brokish They met in 1975 through mutual friends. They were married in May of 1976. They share a daughter who lives in Madison and a son who is in their hearts everyday. Ginny likes to garden, crochet and keep up with current events. Jerry likes to waterski and go for long walks. Together they enjoy watching PBS.

They both retired in 2009. Ginny worked for the DASD for 22 years. Jerry worked for the School of Veterinary Medicine for 33.5 years working in animal care. Eight days after retirement Jerry showed up to play cards at the Center. You may know Jerry from the meal delivery. He started in 2011 and has been non stop ever since. He misses interacting with people and finding out how they are really doing.

Cec and Mike Dietrick They were married 47 years ago, choosing the date because it was the only time Mike’s brother, the best man could be home from Vietnam. They have 3 children, 2 sons and a daughter plus 5 ½ grandchildren. Mike has been an important part of the Center since the beginning, as his father, Matt Dietrick was the administrator, back in 1984. Mike was a bartender and eventually ran the bar at the Center for the many wedding receptions held here. After Mike retired from Ball Corporation in 2015 he figured he needed to do some exercise, so he came to the Center. He figures he has been coming to the Center longer than anyone currently. Mike treats the center as his second home, playing pool three days a week, Euchre on Mondays and Sheepshead three days a week. Prior to COVID Mike was cleaning and closing the Center on Fridays.

Cec has enjoyed Yoga at the Center. Before COVID, Cec was doing Hot Yoga 9 times a week, as well as babysitting their grandkids. Mike and Cec work together in their garden and creating new decorations for their yard. Even with the quarantine they make sure to go somewhere every day just to break up things, often to grab a coffee from various coffee establishments. They like to support local restaurants by ordering curbside meals.

Mike also enjoys playing in pool leagues and played golf 3-4 times a week this past summer. He keeps busy with wood working and yard work. This year he started making wood cartoon character cut outs, a fun new hobby. Safe to say he really misses the center and is looking forward to a new normal hopefully soon.

Karen & Dick Laufenberg Karen and Dick met while working at the University of Madison and have been married for 54 years! Together they raised their 5 boys in Windsor. They now enjoy their sons, daughters-in-law and 6 granddaughters ranging in age from 3 to 18. They also enjoy their dog Brandi. Together they share a few hobbies including gardening, walking, reading and spending time with family. Recently they began snow shoeing again. Karen enjoys jigsaw puzzles and adult coloring. Dick enjoys working outside on the lawn.

Karen started volunteering at the Community Center in 2006 assisting with computer entry work. She participated in the Red Hatters and fitness classes. She really has been a jack of all trades helping with whatever has been asked of her. She is currently a member of the LINKages committee connecting the youth to older adults. Dick has been involved volunteering since 2012 with the Center working in the kitchen. He has been lead kitchen volunteer, always willing to pitch in. We have never met a more dependable, hard-working guy. The program could not run without him!

Events & Activities Java Jewels meet via Phone Conference We had a good chat the first phone Puzzle Exchange with a meeting and would like more of the Sweet Treat to celebrate Java Jewels or anyone that would like Valentine’s Day to have a conversation together to join We had great participation last in. Next meeting will be Tuesday, month and will be giving you another February 9th at 10:00 a.m. We will opportunity to pick up a puzzle or two to challenge your introduce ourselves shortly after 10:00 a.m. and do a round brain and to help pass the time during these winter months. robin answering the question: “What’s going on in your life, The puzzle exchange will be on Thursday, February 11 from time to catch up!” Please call Sue at 846-9469 at ext. 1611 11:00-11:30 a.m. outside the front doors at the Center. We to get the phone number and code to join the call. Let’s start would also appreciate donations of puzzles without any having some fun! Hope you join us. missing pieces so we can use them for exchanges and loans. Any puzzler knows the frustration of a missing piece! To celebrate Valentine’s Day we will have a sweet treat to hand out to anyone who drives thru.

Dragonwood Readers Book Club 4th Tuesday Forum: Friday, February 12 at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom The Quiet History of a World War II Infantryman The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris Tuesday, February 23 at 10 a.m. via Zoom This illuminating tale of hope and courage is Presented by Louise Endres Moore based on interviews that were conducted

with Holocaust survivor and Auschwitz- Like many World War II veterans, Alfred Endres Birkenau tattooist Lale Sokolov. In April didn't talk about his experience. Hi family accepted his 1942, Lale, a Slovakian Jew, is put to work answer when asked what he did in the war — chauffeur, as a Tätowierer to mark his fellow prisoners. barber, translator. He witnesses horrific atrocities, but also After his wife died, Alfred started sharing his incredible acts of bravery and compassion. actual experiences with his daughter Louise. Stories shared One day, he comforts a trembling young during visits with her dad became a deep dive into his true woman waiting to have the number 34902 role as a reluctant front-line machine gunner in Europe tattooed onto her arm. Her name is Gita, and in that first during 1944-1945, and led to Louise publishing his story encounter, Lale vows to survive the camp and marry her. Join as a book called Alfred. library facilitator Jane Henze to talk about this testament to the At this library outreach program, Louise will share endurance of love and humanity under the darkest possible some of the experiences, emotions, and character of one conditions. infantryman who never wanted a part of the war, but

accepted it. He returned home, discernibly the gentle Copies are available in large print, audio, and regular print at Wisconsin farmer he was when he left, to a family unaware the DeForest Area Public Library. Call 846-5482 to arrange of what he had done. And what he had survived. curbside pick-up, or stop in and get a copy. Please note:

Current book club members will receive an invitation link to https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ meet via Zoom. If you are not a member and would like to tZAoceCqrDIuGtdVQ3-4H8FY2-9K55uDD7eQ participate, email discussion leader Jane Henze, [email protected] to receive the invitation.

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View Virtual Author

Award-winning author and linguist, Vivian Probst will virtually discuss her new novel “Dissolving Her Despair”, being released on February 18th on the Center website Vivian Probst, vivacious storyteller and author of several books, is putting the spotlight on an extraordinary mystery in Dissolving Her Despair, her newest book. The story focuses on a brilliantly successful bank president who can manage other people’s finances but not her own. Deeply in debt, she faces public humiliation if her secret is discovered.

These stories began when, in her own life, Probst could not overcome a need to spend more than she earned. Her new book reveals financial life lessons she gained from her main character, Avery Victoria Spencer. Probst learns that sometimes moving forward is impossible because we’ve left parts of ourselves behind.

You’ll learn more about this intriguing mystery when you view her video created for the DeForest Area Community and Senior Center. Vivian will also discuss WEnglish, a new way to read and write English that champions the right for women to have their own words beyond male connotations.

Dissolving Her Despair is scheduled to launch on Amazon Kindle on February 7. It will be available in English with a free download of its WEnglish version. Printed copies will be available through Amazon shortly after. The WEnglish version is titled “Tha Womun Who Forgot Who Shi Was”. The video will be available at www.deforestcenter.org and on the Center’s Facebook page.

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Health & Fitness

“Winter Blahs” Tranquil Tuesday Yoga virtual presentation via Phone Conference The next virtual 8-week session of the Tranquil Tuesday Yoga Class will start the week of February 9 and go through the Join us on Tuesday, February 16 at 10:00 a.m. to learn more week of March 30 in the comfort of your home. Videos are about this topic presented by SSM Health at Home. Learn released on Tuesday to watch at your leisure for a week. about why so many of us feel tired or down during the winter When the new video is released, the previous weeks video months. Plus gain tips on what you can do to prevent this and will be taken down. The cost will be $40.00 for the 8-week improve your mood and health during this time of session. year. Please call Sue at 846-9469 at ext. 1611 before the presentation to  Registration and payment still happen through the Center. get the phone number and  Payment (check please) to the Center is required before code to join the call. We you can be added to the class. hope you can join us in the  The Facebook group is private. Only paid registrants and comfort of your home to the teacher will have access to view the recorded sessions learn more about this topic. and will be able to converse via the comment section.  Comments of encouragement for each other is important to keep the Strength Training for Women connection among the teacher and Wednesday & Friday classmates. The next virtual 8-week session of the Strength Training for Women will start the week of March 3 and go through the If you are interested in joining the week of April 21 in the comfort of your home. Videos are class, please contact Sue at 846- released on Wednesday and Friday, to watch at your leisure 9469 at Ext #1611 for a week. When the new video is released, the previous weeks video will be taken down. The cost will be $40.00 for one day or $80 for two days for a 8-week session.

 Registration and payment still happen through the Center.  Payment (check please) to the Center is required before you can be added to the class.  The Facebook group is private. Only paid registrants and Everyone deserves a little pampering! the teacher will have access to view the recorded sessions Pamper yourself at our nail clinic! Sue Hasey, a licensed and will be able to converse via the comment section. medical nail technician is here multiple times a month. Your  If you are interested in joining the class, please contact Sue feet will thank you for the relaxing foot bath and rub. No at 846-9469 at Ext #1611 more trying to reach those toes! The cost of the clinic is $25 for toenails, $12 for fingernails and $30 for diabetics. Masks and Neck Gaiters for sale Please bring two hand towels and wear a mask entering the The Center has masks in a multitude of Center for your appointment. designs, colors and sizes. We thank our

volunteer sewing gurus who have been busy Call the Center to schedule your these past few months helping supply our appointment. Transportation is volunteers and staff available if you qualify. The with this protective following are the new dates in equipment. Contact February, Monday 8th, Thursday 18th, Friday 19th and the Center if you need a mask ($2 Monday 22th. In March the new dates are Monday 8th, to $3) or a neck gaiter for $6.00 Thursday 18th, Friday 19th and Monday 22nd. (includes 2 filters)

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Fun and Games

will be played remotely! This is something new that everyone can participate using a phone. It will be fun and easy to play from the comfort of your own home! Bingo will be on Tuesday, February 23 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Pick up your disposable bingo cards, call in instructions and the pattern sheets from the Senior Center. We will play 5 games each time when Bingo is scheduled.

The dial-in number is not subject to extra surcharges but normal long-distance charges would apply for landline callers without unlimited long distance. A cell phone or landline can be used.

Have your card ready and call to connect to play by 9:55 a.m. You will be prompted to enter a conference ID number (be sure to enter the #sign). Wait for the game to begin. You will all be put on mute when the game starts. If you get a bingo press *6, wait for it to say you are unmuted and say “BINGO” and your name.

Drop off or mail your winning bingo card(s) to the Senior Center. Be sure to place your name and phone number on the back of the winning card. We will make sure that the winners get their prize. Please call the Center at 846-9469 to register for BINGO. We hope you will join us for this fun and safe game.

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Call or Text: 691 Commercial Ave., Sun Prairie • 608-837-5113 608-635-5209 4202 Reardon Rd., De Forest • 608-846-1002 Joyce Felicijan Email: REALTOR® x [email protected] 713 Walsh Rd., Madison • 608-442-7339 For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpiseniors.com Deforest Area Community Senior Center, Deforest, WI D 4C 01-2035

February Menu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3– My Meal My Way 4 5 Pulled Pork w/Bun Swedish Meatballs Stuffed Green Pepper Lasagna Beef Stew Calico Beans Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Biscuit Broccoli Mixed Veggies Wheat Bread Wheat Roll Spinach Salad w/ Ambrosia Wheat Bread Pineapple Fruit Medley Tomato Wedge w/ Fruited Yogurt Pears Cake Pudding Dressing Sherbet Banana MO: Meatless Egg Cookie Bake MO: Veggie Burger MO: Rice/Beans MO: Veggie Lasagna MO: Mac N Cheese SO: Garden Salad 9 10-My Meal My Way 11 12 Boneless Chicken Sloppy Joe w/ Bun Southwest Chicken Vegetable Beef Soup Beef Tips/ Gravy Cacciatore Potato Wedges Casserole Ham & Swiss Sandwich Mashed Potatoes Pasta Coleslaw Peas Spinach Salad Glazed Carrots Garlic Bread Orange Juice Wheat Roll Peaches Wheat Roll Carrots Brownie Mandarin Oranges Pie Pineapple Applesauce Ice Cream Jell-O MO: Cheese Sand/No MO: Rice/Beans MO: Veggie Lasagna meat soup SO: Chicken Caesar MO: Pasta w/ Beans Salad MO: Cheese Sandwich 15 16 17-My Meal My Way 18 19 Meatloaf Autumn Chicken Salad Swiss Steak Pork Loin/Gravy Chili w/ Beans Au Gratin Potatoes on Croissant Baked Potato Cubed Potatoes Lettuce Salad Green Beans Three Bean Salad Wheat Bread Squash Corn Muffin Dinner Roll Lettuce Salad/Dressing Mandarin Oranges Wheat Roll Peaches Strawberries Fruited Applesauce Lemon Bar Sliced Apples Yogurt White Cake Cookie MO: No Meat Chili MO: Mac N Cheese MO: Meatless Egg SO: Chef’s Salad MO: Veggie Burger Bake MO: Veggie Lasagna 22 23 24-My Meal My Way 25 26 Cream Soup Chicken Parmesan Teriyaki Chicken Egg Omelet Ham Turkey/Cheddar Pasta Seasoned Rice Sausage Patty Scalloped Potatoes Sandwich Green Beans Carrots Hash Browns Baked Beans Lettuce/Tomato Garlic Bread Broccoli Biscuit Wheat Bread Juice Blueberries Pineapple Orange Juice Strawberries Fruited Crisp Cheesecake Brownie Kringle White Cake MO: No meat Omelet/ MO: Veggie Burger MO: Cheese Sandwich MO: Pasta with Beans MO: Rice/Beans Veggie Sausage SO: Chicken Salad (no pasta)

Curbside Pickup/Daily Nutrition: Curbside pickup meals are available at the Menu Guidelines: Menus for the Dane County Dining Centers are Center Monday thru Friday. Please reserve your meal at least 24 hours ahead prepared to meet one third of the Daily Recommended Intake for of time. No inside dining at this time. Suggested $4.00 donation. Those who Adults 70+ years of age. Alyce Miller, RD, reviews all menus. For qualify for Home Delivered Meals will continue to receive their meal at home. comments you may fill out a consumer satisfaction form found at Checkout the Menu and contact Jennifer to reserve your meals for October. My your meal site or contact your Nutrition Site Manager Meal My Way Tickets available on Wednesdays or you can reserve a Menu lunch.

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Contact Information

DeForest Area Joint Community Center Commission Bruce Stravinski, President Center Phone Number 608-846-9469 Taysheedra Allen, Vice President Barb Cooper [email protected] Steve Ruegsegger, Secretary/Treasurer Commissioners: Executive Director Ext 1602 Marian Drake Cheryl Ksobiech [email protected] Adam Hanek Jim Johnston Operations & Programs Ext 1605 Supv. Anna Lezotte Denise Powell Natalie Raemisch [email protected] Louise Valdovinos

Senior Services Supervisor Ext 1608 DeForest Half Century Club, Inc. Kristin Weinstock [email protected] Taysheedra Allen, President Bruce Stravinski, Vice President Case Manager Ext 1609 Steve Ruegsegger, Secretary/Treasurer Sue Miller [email protected] Directors: Program Coordinator Ext 1611 Marian Drake Adam Hanek Jennifer Broding [email protected] Jim Johnston Nutrition Coordinator Ext 1610 Anna Lezotte Jen Mills [email protected] Denise Powell Volunteer Coordinator Ext 1606 Louise Valdovinos Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the Front Desk-Sue & Mary [email protected] month, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Center. Agendas are posted at the Center. The Community Events [email protected] Commission meets monthly and Half Century Club Coordinators meets quarterly.

The Center uses Automated Phone Calls for reminders and invitations through My Senior. Please note, the number displayed will be a 617 area code (Massachusetts). This is a simple and effective way to get messages out. Non-Resident Participation Fees Financial support for the operation and management of the DeForest Area Community and Senior Center primarily comes from tax contributions from the municipalities of DeForest, Windsor and Vienna. Non-residents of these municipalities will pay an annual participation charge of $30 or a daily fee of $10. All Fees are pro-rated based on the date of registration and then $30 is due each January thereafter.

Non-Resident Premium Fees Exercise Room & Pool Room - Non-residents pay an annual premium charge of $20 each or a daily fee of $7.

Exemptions Public events, tax preparation and some other activities are exempt from the participation fees. Case Management and Nutrition programs adhere to Dane County requirements, and are not included in payment structure. Volunteers who are non-residents and actively volunteer each month are exempt. Financial Assistance may be available to support participants who are unable to afford the payments. Funding will not apply to trips, card games, bingo/games or fee-based classes. Participants should speak to the Executive Director, who will confidentially determine the need, level of support and appropriateness of the request.

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505 North Main Street DeForest, WI 53532

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Activity Box Distribution

Maria’s Place Activity boxes were shared with many seniors at the end of January. Thanks to the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for sponsoring and delivering them to us. We would love to see the projects completed and hope they were fun to do! Please take a picture and email them to [email protected]. We will share them with AAA plus we want to see your wonderful work! We are happy to help with picture taking and emailing, if needed.