Sauk County's 50+ Club

Sauk County’s 50+ Club JUNE 2021 Newsletter NOTES FROM BASCO BOARD PRESIDENT

BASCO! What is it? Why did I join? That’s easy—I came to three events and thought how relaxing-and joined! I’ve made new friends and enjoy the various activities BASCO has to offer. For the activities we offer, there isa $1 participation fee that has taken in enough to meet the rent!

In 2014, I was asked to run for office and really have tried to do my best. The first year was on Ways and Means as Chair, and then Trips Chair which was too much. Second year I was Trips Chair, as I am today. It’s a lot of work, having to cancel 4 trips in 2020. We have 3 trips booked for 2021 and they are filling up fast.

We have monthly board meetings to update activities and to keep financial business intact. I monitor all the activities and when something is voted on, I check to see the changes are administered.

In six months, it will be election time again. Please consider running as a BASCO board member. If you would like more details, please call the BASCO office (608) 356-8464 or give me a call (608) 448-7972.

BASCO Board President Nora Schmidt

CELEBRATE FLAG DAY JUNE 14!

Flag Day, a day of honoring the national flag, is observed this year on Monday, June 14. On May 30, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation establishing national Flag Day on June 14. The day commemorates the date in 1777 with the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States.

2 APRILJUNE CENTERCENTER ACTIVITIACTIVITIESES Most activities are held in Rooms 21 & 24 at the Baraboo Civic Center. Monday Tuesday Wednesday ThursdayThursday Friday 10 -12 Mexican Train 21 32 13 24 (24) 12:30-3 Bridge (24) 3:30--5:30 Trips 1010--1212 MahMah JonggJongg (21)(21) 11--33 EuchreEuchre (24)(24) 1Saturday,-3 Poker (24) May 29 Committee (24) 110-3- 12Sheepshead Art Club (24) (24) 9-2. Pierce’s Brat 3:30--5:30 Ways & 1-3 Sheepshead (24) Drive Thru on 8th Means (24) 1-3 Cards 500 (24) Street, Baraboo 1-3 Cards 500 (24) 1-3 Woodcarving (21) 1-3 Woodcarving (21) 6:305:30--8:309:30 Evening Cards (24)(24) 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10-12 MexicanMah Jongg Train (21) 12:30-3 Bridge (24) 110-3- 12Cards Adult 500 Coloring (24) (24) 1010--1212 MahMah JonggJongg (21)(21) 11--33 EuchreEuchre (24)(24) (24)10-12 Mexican Train 1-3 Scrapbooking & 1--3 CardsWoodcarving 500 (24) (21) 110-3- 12Sheepshead Art Club (24) (24) 1(24)-3 Poker (24) Card MakingMakiing (21)(21) 6:301-3 -Woodcarving8:30 Evening (21)Cards 1-3 Sheepshead (24) 1:301-3 Double-3 Book Deck Club (21) (24)5:30 -9:30 Evening Cards 14 Daylight Savings Euchre (24) (24)

14 15 16 17 18 1210-12 Mah Jongg (21) 1312:30 -3 Bridge (24) 1410 Board Meeting (21) 1510-12 Mah Jongg (21) 161-3 Euchre (24) 10-12 Mexican Train 12:30-3 Bridge (24) 110-3- 11Cards Blood 500 Pressure (24) 1010--1212 MahArt Club Jongg w/ (21) 1 -3 Euchre (24) 1Screening-3 (24) 1 - 3Demonstration Sheepshead (24)(24) Saturday, June 19 1-3 PokerDouble (24) Deck 1Woodcarving-3 Cards 500 (21) (24) 1-3 Sheepshead (24) 9-2. Pierce’s Brat Euchre (24) 6:301-3 -Woodcarving8:30 Evening (21)Cards Drive Thru on 8th 1:30-3 Book Club (24)5:30 -9:30 Evening Cards Street, Baraboo (24) 21 22 23 24 25 10-12 Mah Jongg (21) 12:30-3 Bridge (24) 10-12 Adult Coloring (24) 10-12 Mah Jongg (21) 1-3 Euchre (24) 19 World Water Day 20 21 22 23 10-12 Mexican Train 12:30-3 Bridge (24) 101-3 Board Cards Meeting500 (24) (21) 1010--1212 MahArt Club Jongg (24) (21) 1 -3 Euchre (24) 1-3 Woodcarving (21) 11--33 SheepsheadSheepshead (24)(24) 27 Passover 1-3 PokerDouble (24) Deck 15:30-3 Cards-9:30 Evening500 (24) Cards 28 Palm Sunday Euchre (24) 1(24)-3 Woodcarving (21) 6:30-8:30 Evening Cards (24)

26 27 28 22 28 29 30 10-12 Mexican Train 12:30-3 Bridge (24) 1-3 Cards 500 (24) 10-12 Mah Jongg (21) (24)10-12 Mah Jongg (21) 12:30-3 Bridge (24) 1--3 CardsWoodcarving 500 (24) (21) 1-3 Sheepshead (24) 110-3- 12Poker Mexican (24) Train 6:301-3 -Woodcarving8:30 Evening (21)Cards (24) (24)5:30 -9:30 Evening Cards 1-3 Double Deck (24) Euchre (24) June 30-July 2 Trip. The Bridges of Madison County CONTENTS, SUPPORT 3

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2021 BASCO FUNDRAISING EVENTS—Mark your calendars! The BASCO Ways and Means Committee is excited to be organizing the following fundraising events. All dates and events are tentative and subject to COVID-19 regulations.

Volunteers are needed to help prepare food, set up and work at the sites. Watch for volunteer sign-up sheets at BASCO 2-3 weeks prior to each event.

May 29 and June 19 Pierce’s Drive thru Brat Stand, Baraboo. 9-2 June 27 Pork sandwiches/brats/hot dogs in Oschner Park July 12-18 Sauk County Fair Aug 7 Pierce’s Drive Thru Brat Stand, Baraboo. 9-2 Aug 20-22 Badger Steam & Gas Show Sept. 3-6 Brat Stand at Ski Hi Apple Orchard and also Sept 17-19; Oct 1-3 Sept. 11 Mollie B Concert, CAL Center Auditorium, Reedsburg. Oct. 21 Fall Festival Spaghetti Dinner, Civic Center, 4-7 pm GUN ~MEAT~CASH RAFFLE Raffle Prizes: 1st Henry Golden Boy 22L Rifle w/Hard Case or $400 Cash Tickets available NOW for members and the public. 2nd Mossberg Patriot 30-06 w/Vortex Scope 3x9x40 Ticket sellers can sign-up & obtain tickets at BASCO. & Hard Case or $400 Cash

Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20 3rd $400 Beef Bundle or $350 Cash Raffle drawings at the Oct. 21 Fall Festival at 7pm. 4th $300 Beef Bundle or $250 Cash . 5th $100 Beef Bundle or $75 Cash THRIVENT INSURANCE CUSTOMERS: HELP NEEDED IN BASCO LIBRARY

We need your Thrivent Action Team $$. Thrivent Insurance offers grants for fundraisers. Are you an organizer?? BASCO Library needs someone to If you have Thrivent Insurance or Thrivent shelve new and returned books and keep things neat and Investments, call Richard Knuth, 608-393-7314. organized. Start immediately. To volunteer, call BASCO at (608) 356-8464. PREPAID CARDS BASCO ENDOWMENT FUND

Here’s an easy, painless Please consider making a donation to the BASCO BASCO fundraiser: Endowment Fund which is managed by the Community Kwik Trip prepaid cards are available for purchase Foundation of South Central Wisconsin (previously at BASCO in amounts of $25 and $50. They can be Greater Sauk County Community Foundation.) used at any Kwik Trip store. Contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law and These cards make wonderful gifts for any occasion provide an important resource to provide programs and and are a great way to help BASCO, as well. Free, activities at BASCO. hand-crafted gift card holders are also available with your purchase. To learn more about donating to the BASCO Endowment

Call BASCO at 608-356-8464 and leave your name Fund, please contact the Center at 356-8464 or call the and number to make an appointment for Foundation at 355-0884. purchasing your Kwik Trip cards. EXPANDING ACTIVITIES 5 WELCOME BACK ART CLUB AND ADULT COLORING!

The Thursday Art Club will begin meeting every Thursday morning from 10-12, starting June 3. On the third Thursday of every month, there will be demonstra- tions presented. The first demo will be June 17 on the topic “Easy Water Color Greeting Cards” project. Arline Beagan will show how to paint flowers on simple card stock and put them in a vase on the card.

The Wed. Adult Coloring group will meet on the second and fourth Wednesday mornings from 10-12.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ INTERESTED IN EVENING MAH-JONGG?? We would like to know if anyone is interested in playing or learning to play Mah-Jongg at the Senior Center on a week day evening?? If you have a preference for a night, let it be known when you call the Center for more information (608) 356-8464.

This has become a popular game. Call the Center, or come up on a Monday or Thursday after 10 am to see what the game is like! Judith Curtin

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This activity is listed for 10:00 every Monday morning (in Room 24) in the BASCO Center Activities Calendar. Perhaps it is overlooked by many, or maybe they just don’t understand the term. It’s a form of dominoes in which the player has his own “train” but there is also a Mexican Train upon which everyone can play. A beginning player can easily learn the few basic rules and can be on their way to enjoying a fun-filled game. Much laughter can be heard in the Senior Center on Monday mornings from 10-12 as the group progresses with the game. It’s not necessary to stay the whole two hours. Anyone may come and go as they wish. We would love to have you join us! DOES PLAYING CARDS MAKE YOU HAPPY?

We start on Mondays 1-3 with Double Deck Euchre, but we’re still seeking additional players. On Wednesdays, 500 is played from 1-3. Then from 5:30-9:30, we play Sheepshead. On Thursdays, we play Sheepshead at 1 pm and Fridays we play Euchre at 1 pm. Bridge is played every Tuesday from 12:30-3.

We encourage people to wear a mask, although on Wednesday evenings, we don’t wear them. If you are an individual that prefers to wear a mask, you are welcome to join us if you wish. There are many other activities that are beginning to start up again so contact BASCO at (608) 356-8464 or watch your newsletter calendar! WELCOME, ALL WOOD CARVERS! Woodcarving is held every Wednesday from 1-3 in Room 21. We have had as many as 12 carvers attending. Now that we’ve resumed our sessions, we’re hoping to build up attendance.

The carvers range from novice/beginners to carvers with decades of experience. We welcome newcomers and are more than happy to share helpful hints on various carving techniques and what are considered to be the best carving tools, and methods of putting the final touches on a project.

We enjoy the camaraderie of the group, and spend a delightful couple of hours discussing everything from funny family stories, favorite books, movies, television programs, vacations, other hobbies and interests, favorite foods and places to eat, and what we are planning for our next projects, as we work away on our carvings. The time seems to fly by. We like to bring in our finished projects to show the group and are always excited to see each other’s pieces.

Join us, even if you have never wood carved before. I was a complete beginner a year ago when I attended my first session. I have been hooked on wood carving ever since.

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SCRAPBOOKING AND CARD MAKING BASCO DISPLAY CASE Tuesday, June 8 Come see member Norma Join the fun between 1-3 on second Tuesdays in Peter’s China cups and saucers Room 21. Attendees can bring in and work on their collection inherited from her personal scrapbooking and card projects. mother, Delilah, which are on Please remember to bring your own adhesives and display in the Room 24 display ink stamp pads. Paper will be available. There is no case. charge for sessions or paper, but a $1 participation fee is required. Call BASCO at 608-356-8464 if you have a collection you would Please call to pre register: 608-356-8464 like to display.

BASCO BOOK CLUB The BASCO Book Club meets the second Monday of each month. This month, they will gather on Monday, June 14 between 1:30-3 in Room 21. Join these lively and thought-provoking book discussions.

BOOK REVIEW OF RUNNING WITH SHERMAN BY CHRISTOPHER MCDOUGAL

If you’ve ever owned a donkey, you’ll probably enjoy this book as you nod in agreement with the author’s attempt to understand and train Sherman. If you haven’t owned a donkey, this book will give you an insight into a fascinating and complex creature. Running With Sherman is a true story of a mistreated donkey kept by a hoarder. When the author manages to talk the owner in- to letting him take Sherman, he soon realizes that the poor, sad animal is in such bad shape that he might not even survive. He does his best to give Sherman care and slowly the donkey recov- ers physically but seems mentally depressed. The author is told by a friend, Tanya, who has raised donkeys, that Sherman needs a purpose. Thus begins the author’s journey to train him- self and Sherman to run in donkey races. Who knew such a thing existed? Along the way, you meet many other characters who help the author learn how to understand the psyche of a donkey and what it takes to convince one to run with a human. Most of the Book Club members thought that there were way too many characters and the author could have cut out half of them. Overall, however, the book was delightful and recommended to those who like animal stories of redemption. Reviewed by Pat Wester

UPCOMING BOOK SELECTIONS June: Finding Chika by Mitch Albom July: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin August: Heartland by Sarah Smarsh 8 JUNE BASCO BIRTHDAYS Happy Birthday to all members who are celebrating birthdays this month! Michael Cruice 04 Ross Porter 13 Wayne Johansen 04 Dale Steinke 16 Jeanette Bolz 05 Judy Ellington 19 We hope to resume Jeanie Madalon 08 Judy Berry 20 monthly birthday Jerald Schultz 08 Jerry K Jackson 25 parties at a John Schmechel 10 Nancy Mueller 25 future date. George Buchanan 11 Linda Gabel 26 Helen Grosshans 12 Judith Zeman 27

Pat Dosier 13 Robert Dorn 30

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Our first brat stand on April 3rd was very successful. We took in over $2,000, including our Raffle. We had over 120 cars come through the drive-thru at Pierce’s East.

Another brat stand is scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 29th from 9-2 and again on June 18th at Pierce’s Express. If anyone is interested in getting involved with any of our social events, please contact Nora Schmidt (608) 448-7972 or myself (608) 393-7314.

The virus has kept everyone in the house too long and now it’s time to get on with your lives, get back to what people enjoy doing with their families and friends (just my opinion). The Gun and Meat Raffle, which is a first for BASCO, will be very successful. People are eager to spend money on things like that. The American Legion, of which I am also in charge of events, sold the same type of raffle at a brat stand in Reedsburg. We sold $1,125 in tickets in one day! All you have to do is ASK – people are very generous.

Another first for BASCO was the Pancake Breakfast at Thunderbird Lanes on Sunday, May 16th. If successful, we might make it an annual event! At the time of this writing, BASCO may be participating in an event at Oschner Park on June 27th with Helping Hands Crafts Shows.

A year ago, the BASCO Board of Directors decided to purchase a concession trailer to make it easier and more convenient for the members who were helping with our events. Since that time, we have installed electricity, plumbing, cabinets, and counter tops. Stop by at any of our events and see our investment! It will also be used at the Sauk County Fair and Baraboo Steam and Gas Show where we will be selling our Raffle Tickets. The trailer will be stored at a local business in Baraboo.

Another major event will be Ski Hi Apple Orchard, serving food three different weekends, starting September 3.

The Mollie B Show (Tribute to 9/11) scheduled for September 11th at the CAL Center, Reedsburg, is selling at a good pace. As of mid-May, we sold 387 seats, which leaves approximately 200 seats still available. If interested in tickets, call Richard Knuth at (608) 393-7314. All seats are reserved seating.

Richard Knuth, Vice President Chairman, Ways & Means Committee

SMILE FOR THE DAY BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING An ambitious young woman who sought to rise on the so- IS ON JUNE 19, 2021 cial ladder made her husband miserable trying to get him to June’s blood pressure screening will take place rent a more expensive apartment. One evening he came from 10-11 am in BASCO Room 24. home in wonderfully good humor. “What’s the matter, dear?” the wife exclaimed. “Good news, dearest, good news!” he shouted. “We don’t have to move. The landlord Take charge of your health by having your just raised the rent!” blood pressure checked regularly. 10 BASC0 BOARD MEETING MAY BOARD ACTION

 The Board reviewed and accepted the financial report developed for April 2021.

. There was conversation about BASCO having to have “event insurance” for our Mollie B Fundraiser but Knuth advised that the school and our insurance carrier advised that it was not necessary.

 Knuth explained that the price of brats for our fundraiser was increased to $4.00 because the price of the chips and the new buns have increased and he changed the one price rather than two.

 Further plans were completed for the Pancake Breakfast scheduled for Sunday, May 16 at Thunderbird Lanes in Baraboo. Tickets are $6.00 in advance, $8.00 the day of the event and children under 6 are free.

 The Accreditation Committee advised that they are about ready to present their work to the Board for review and then submitting it.

 President Schmidt appointed M. Vroman, B. Telvick and L. Gates to assist her with setting up a procedure for renewing the birthday and other celebrations that were held at the Center now that the pandemic restrictions are being relaxed.

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Travelers must provide proof of completed COVID vaccinations prior to trip departure dates.

Iowa’s Treasures June 30– July 2, 2021 3 days/2 nights, $355-510, depending on number per room; $395-550 for non BASCO members Final payment due on May 25, 2021 Includes the National Mississippi River Museum in Dubuque, Winterset Historic Courthouse Square, guided tour of Covered Bridges and Amana Colonies.

Beautiful Maine September 18-26, 2021 9 days/8 nights, $859 BASCO member price, $889 for non-members $75 deposit due upon signing. Final payment due on July 13, 2021. Includes a guided tour of Portland, Maine’s largest city-by–the-sea; quaint Kennebunk and Kennebunkport; historic Victoria Mansion; Pineland farms, a picturesque working farm; Boothbay Railway Village; and more. You’ll see Longfellow’s boyhood home, stop at Portland Head Lighthouse, mar- vel at an antique auto exhibit, ride a narrow gauge steam train, drive by the estate of President George H.W. Bush at Walker’s Point, explore the gardens and shrines of a Franciscan monastery, meander through quaint shops, enjoy a lobster dinner, visit the L.L. Bean flagship store…. This is an exciting trip, filled with interesting sites and activities!

Branson, Missouri November 1-6, 2021 (6 days, 5 nights) $719 for members, $769 for non-members $75 deposit due upon signing. Final payment due on August 25, 2021.

Your heart and head will be filled with music! Enjoy the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show, Dublin’s Irish Tenors, The Celtic Ladies Show, Presley’s Country Christmas Show, Daniel O’Donnell Show, Doug Gabriel Morning Show, the majestic Jesus Show, All Hands on Deck Christmas Show (a 1942 reproduction roadshow and radio broadcast show), and a fabulous dinner on board the showboat Branson Belle.

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NEWS FROM AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC)

1. 2021 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Checks are provided to older adults by the USDA to encourage shopping at local farmer’s markets and eating more fresh fruits and vegetables. Eligible households receive $25 in check which are spent just like cash at approved farmer’s markets and farm stands in the state of Wisconsin. Call the ADRC (608) 355-3289 for more information and to schedule an appointment . 2. Better Business Bureau Tip: Don’t share your COVID-19 Vaccine Card on Social Media. The self-identifying information on it makes you vulnerable to identity theft and can help scammers create phony versions. Your card has your full name and birthday on it, as well as information about where you got vaccinated. If your social media privacy settings aren’t set high, you may be giving valuable information away. 3. Need a ride to get vaccinated? Over the age of 60 and homebound? Are you 18 or older and are disabled? Call Christine at (608) 355-4452 to schedule a ride, Mon. thru Fri., 10 am—2 pm. If you are enrolled in a Long Term Care program or other Medicaid program, consult with your care manager before calling. 4. If you’re interested in what ADRC has to offer, call (608) 355-3289 to request their newsletter be sent to you.

BASCO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021 President Nora Schmidt 608-448-7972; V.P. Richard Knuth 608-393-7314; Secretary Manny Bolz 608-393-2074; Lillian Gates 608-477-0194; Sandy Hayes 608-334-0795; Mary Jean Miller 608-355-9900; Dale Schwanke 608-295-2941; Betty Telvick 608-697-9789; Mary Vroman 608-356-7982 Acting Treasurer Kathy Gosewehr 608-356-8464 BASCO Staff: Marjorie Cutting