Dear Friends, What was the reason behind the clown throwing his clock out of the window? He wanted to see whether time flies. This is so fitting for this month’s newsletter. For one, how is it already August? Time sure has flown this year already. For two, we want you all to check out page 3 about the circus coming to town! The ADRC will be providing transportation to this fun event for the 2pm show. Call today to register. For three, who knew that August 1-7 was international clown week? I didn’t but what a fun time for all to clown around. We are so excited to be able to provide transportation to fun social events going on around the community. We also want to point out the back page for the ADRC Alive & Kickin Tour! This is going to truly be a remarkably powerful event brought to our commu- nity. Where else can you go and get a free dinner and show? Hurry and call today to register. The first 100 get a free meal, and they are starting to fill up fast. Don’t worry if you don’t want dinner. You can call and register to just come to the event as well. Oh, we are also providing transportation, so hurry today and call! Remember, be silly. Be fun. Be different. Be crazy. Be you, because life is too short to be anything but happy. See you at the center, Roby Fuller Serving Crawford County Seniors, Adults with Disabilities and Their Families and Caregivers 225 N. Beaumont Road, Suite 117 Staff: Prairie du Chien, WI 53821 Roby Fuller, Director Open Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm Jacob Schneider, Administrative Assistant Jill Olson, Home Delivered Meals Coordinator Contact ADRC Melissa Goodman, Information & Assistance Specialist Phone…….608-326-0235 or 877-794-2372 Kelli Brooks, Information & Assistance Specialist Fax……..…608-326-1150 Ashley Greene, Elder Benefit Specialist Amy Eastlick, Disability Benefit Specialist Email……[email protected] MaryAnn Haug, Registered Dietitian Web ………. www.adrceagle.org Pam Kul-Berg, Dementia Care Specialist— Facebook…Crawford County ADRC – Regional Office Prairie du Chien Office Money Matters Help Finding Services Elder & Disability Benefit Specialist Information & Assistance Specialist Make decisions that are right for you. Explore private and/or government benefit options. Want to stay independent & live where you want? Benefit Specialists provide information & assistance, Looking for help with housekeeping, bathing, education, and advocacy for a variety of programs, or transportation? such as: Need to understand a dementia diagnosis? Medicare Helping care for a loved one and Medicaid need answers & stress relief? Prescription drug assistance ADRC staff listen to your unique situation. Social Security benefits They focus on your wants and needs. Staff provide unbi- Benefit appeals & denials ased options, so you can make informed decisions. Food - Meals Nutrition Program - Transportation Homebound Meals We will get you there! Transportation is door-to-door service Stay connected with friends & meet new ones with 48-hour advance notice for schedul- over a delicious lunch at a community cafe. ing. Sit back and relax while one of our Get healthy eating tips at educational classes caring drivers takes you shopping, to a throughout the year. 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