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Volume 2 Issue 11
What an Election Season!
While many of us may view this year’s political campaign as
rather discouraging, we need to remember that it is our right and
responsibility to vote. We may have doubts about the
qualifications of the candidates in each race, but we need to
determine for ourselves which individuals we believe would do the
best job to improve our future as a nation and as a local
community. Search your own heart according to your own values
and vote accordingly.
If there is one thing we have learned from the campaigns
this year, it is that we should treat each other with respect and
work together to make this country even greater than it is.
People do not have to agree on everything - and they never will.
As unsettling as the presidential election may seem to
some people, remember we are also voting for other
important contested races including US Senate, State
Senate, State Assembly, and local offices.
Most Americans agree that democracy is the best
governmental system in the world. Vote on November 8,
accept the outcome, and move on to do what you can to
improve your community. Your vote is important!
Call us if you need help getting to the polls.
Vernon County Unit on Aging
318 Fairlane Dr. Suite 219 Viroqua, Wisconsin 54665 608-637-5201
UNIT ON AGING
INFORMATION AND CONTACTS
OUR MISSION:
The purpose of the Vernon County
Unit on Aging shall be to assure that
older people have the opportunity to
realize their full potential by having
access to and participating in all
areas of community life to the
greatest extent possible.
OFFICE STAFF:
Pat Peterson, Director
Laura Groom, Nutrition Program
Manager
Kathy Turben, Transportation
Program Manager
Contact Information:
Office & Elder Benefit
Specialist Phone...608-637-5201
Fax.……………..608-637-5501
Shelley Matson, Elder Benefit
Specialist
Roxanne Felde, Administrative
Assistant
Toll Free Phone...888-637-1323
Website……………………….
www.vernoncounty.org/uoa
Office Hours..…Monday-Friday
8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.
Address…...…318 Fairlane Dr.,
Suite 219, Viroqua, WI 54665
2 | Vernon County Unit on Aging 318 Fairlane Dr. Suite 219 Viroqua, Wisconsin 54665
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Is Your Medicare Plan Ending??
A number of Medicare Part D drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans have announced
that they will be shu!ng down effec#ve 12/31/2016. Almost 150 Vernon County residents
are currently enrolled in these plans, and will need to select new health and drug coverage
for next year, or risk having li$le or no coverage. The deadline to select a new plan is
Wednesday, December 7th.
This is the list of the plans that are termina#ng on 12/31/2016 for Vernon County:
Advantage Plans
Humana Gold Choice
Part D Plans
Symphonix Primesaver Rx
TransAmerica Medicare Rx Classic
The Advantage Plans offered by Gundersen Senior
Preferred are not withdrawing from Vernon County,
but they are closing down in neighboring coun#es
such as Richland, Sauk and Juneau.
For assistance in reviewing your op#ons for 2017 drug and health coverage, contact your
county’s Aging Unit or Aging & Disability Resource Center. For Vernon County, the phone
numbers for an appointment at the Unit on Aging are 608-637-5201 or 1-888-637-1323.
Other resources for help understanding your op#ons:
Medicare: 1-800-633-4227 (available 24 hours/day) or www.medicare.gov
Wisconsin Medigap Helpline: 1-800-242-1060
Wisconsin Medicare Prescrip#on Helpline: 1-855-677-2783 for persons age 60+
Disability Drug Benefit Helpline: 1-800-926-4862 for those under age 60
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Social Security Benefits to Increase in 2017
The Social Security Administra#on has announced there will be a 0.3 percent cost-of-living
increase to Social Security and SSI monthly payments next year. For the average recipient
receiving $1,355 per month, this increase translates to an addi#onal $5.00 per month.
Informa#on about Medicare cost changes has not yet been announced, but federal law
states that the increase in Part B premium cannot be larger than the amount of the Social
Security check increase.
Shelley Matson, Vernon County Elder Benefit Specialist
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Notes from the Nutrition Program
Laura Groom
Nutrition Program
Manager
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Upcoming Special Minibus Trips
Rotary Lights Display, La Crosse - December 8 & 20
Join us for afternoon shopping and viewing of the Rotary Lights Display in
Riverside Park in La Crosse on Thursday, December 8, or Tuesday, December 20.
Pick-up times for December 8 are 1:45 at Viroqua; 2:00 at Westby; 2:15 at Coon
Valley; and 2:30 at Chaseburg.
Pick-up times for December 20 are 1:00 at Viroqua; 1:30 at La Farge; 2:00 at
Hillsboro; and 2:20 at Ontario.
The minibus fare of $7.00 will be collected by the driver on the day of the trip. If
you can, please bring a non-perishable food item for the Rotary Lights food drive.
You will be dropped off at Valley View Mall for shopping. Supper will be on your
own at the mall.
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Call Shelley at 608-637-5201 to set up an appointment for assistance.
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‘Lighten Up for the Holidays’ is scheduled for November 30, 2016 at 12:30 P.M. at
the Viroqua Church of Christ. This is our annual ‘Care for the Caregiver’ event. This
is a good time to relax and take time for yourself before the holiday bustle.
Some of the fun things planned for this year’s event include:
© Memory Café overview
© A reading from Ben Logan’s “Christmas Remembered”
© A card making or other craft project
© A presentation on adult immunizations for caregivers
© Music & Memory project
© Page Turner program
© Information booths
© Refreshments
© Background music
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
12:30-3:00 ".$.
Church of Christ
825 Nelson Parkway, Viroqua
(behind the fairgrounds)
This event is open to the public. Bring your friends to this enjoyable event.
Water in the Carburetor
Wife:
There’s trouble with the car. It has water in the carburetor.
Husband: Water in the carburetor? That’s ridiculous.
Wife:
I tell you the car has water in the carburetor.
Husband: You don’t even know what a carburetor is. I’ll check it out.
Where’s the car?
Wife:
In the pool.
8| Vernon County Unit on Aging 318 Fairlane Dr. Suite 219 Viroqua, Wisconsin 54665
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Thank You to our Veterans!!!
On Veterans’ Day, November 11, we
recognize the veterans who have served our
country so well and have given us the freedom
we enjoy today.
Vernon County Offices and Senior Dining
Centers will be closed on November 11.
Join the community at a Veterans’ Day
presentation at 10:15 A.M. on November 11 at the
Viroqua High School. Speakers at this event will
be Dan ‘Boone’ Stalsberg and Cameron Mastin.
On Veterans’ Day and every other day of the
year, we appreciate our veterans for all they
have done for our country and for the many
sacrifices they have made. Thank you!
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The Vernon County Unit on Aging provides
meals at Senior Dining Centers for those age 60 and
older and for their spouses (regardless of age).
Donations toward the cost of the meals are
encouraged. The suggested donation is $3.50 per
meal. Persons under age 60 are welcome and are
asked to pay full price ($9.00). No eligible person is
denied a meal due to inability to pay.
Some Senior Dining Centers
require reservations.
COON VALLEY SENIOR DINING CENTER
Gretchen Wiese, Manager
Stockyard Grill, 202 Central Avenue, Coon Valley
Phone: 608-452-2600
Serving Tuesday - Friday @11:00 A.M.
Tues., Nov. 1 – Potato casserole, candied
sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, wheat
bread, pineapple upside-down cake
Wed., Nov. 2 – Chicken sandwich, au gra#n
potatoes, California vegetables, wheat
bread, tropical fruit
Thurs., Nov. 3 – Spaghe! w/meat sauce,
carrots, fruit, garlic toast, apple bar
Fri., Nov. 4 – Breaded fish, broccoli w/cheese,
coleslaw, yogurt, wheat bread, pecan bar
Tues., Nov. 8 – Pork chop in mushroom
sauce, squash, cheesy potatoes, wheat bun,
tropical fruit
Wed., Nov. 9 – Meatballs & gravy over
mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, wheat
bun, brownie
Thurs., Nov. 10 – Brat/kraut on bun, potato
salad, fruit cup, pumpkin bar
Fri., Nov. 11 – HOLIDAY
Tues., Nov. 15 – Spaghe! w/meat sauce,
broccoli, garden salad, wheat bread, cookie
Wed., Nov. 16 – Hot beef w/onions on bun,
scalloped potatoes, fruit cup, pudding
Thurs., Nov. 17 – Chicken, squash, peas &
carrots, wheat bread, yogurt w/mandarin
oranges
Fri., Nov. 18 – Fish, Nantucket vegetables,
baked potato, wheat bread, blueberry
dessert
Tues., Nov. 22 – Beef stroganoff over
noodles, California vegetables, orange,
wheat bread, cookie
Wed., Nov. 23 – Hamburger, cheesy potatoes,
tossed salad w/spinach, fruit cup
Thurs., Nov. 24 – HOLIDAY
Fri., Nov. 25 – HOLIDAY
Tues., Nov. 29 – Chicken in gravy over
mashed potatoes, broccoli casserole, fruit,
wheat bread, cake
Wed., Nov. 30 – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes,
carrots, cranberry sauce, wheat bread,
lemon bar
DESOTO SENIOR DINING CENTER
Bill Trammell, Manager
Bright Spot Restaurant, 118 Mill Park, DeSoto
Phone: 608-648-3514
Serving Monday thru Thursday @11:30 A.M.
Whole wheat bread or roll offered daily.
Tues., Nov. 1 – Meatballs, mashed potatoes &
gravy, carrots, strawberry shortcake
Wed., Nov. 2 – Chicken noodle & vegetable
hotdish, mandarin oranges
Thurs., Nov. 3 – Ham, scalloped potatoes,
baked beans, pineapple
Mon., Nov. 7 – Goulash, tomatoes, chili
beans, cheese s#ck, tossed salad, lemon bar
Tues., Nov. 8 – Chicken, mashed potatoes &
gravy, broccoli blend, peaches
Wed., Nov. 9 – Brat/kraut, cheesy potatoes,
peas & carrots, strawberries
Thurs., Nov. 10 – Spaghe! & meat sauce,
tossed salad, vanilla pudding w/cherry
sauce
Mon., Nov. 14 – Roast beef, potatoes, carrots,
sautéed cabbage, spice cake
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Tues., Nov. 15 – Chicken dumpling soup
w/vegetables, cheese sandwich, peach crisp
Wed., Nov. 16 – Pork loin, baked potato,
asparagus, cake
Thurs., Nov. 17 – Beef, noodles, & vegetable
hotdish, mandarin orange fluff
Mon., Nov. 21 – Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, green
bean casserole, fruit juice, pumpkin pie
Tues., Nov. 22 – Lasagna w/meat sauce &
co$age cheese, tossed vegetables,
applesauce
Wed., Nov. 23 – Hamburger gravy & mashed
potatoes, broccoli blend, cookie
Thurs., Nov. 24 – HOLIDAY
Mon., Nov. 28 – Chicken, mashed potatoes &
gravy, corn, mandarin oranges
Tues., Nov. 29 – Cheeseburger, Tater Tots,
broccoli salad, vanilla pudding w/blueberry
sauce
Wed., Nov. 30 – Ham, scalloped potatoes,
carrots, coleslaw, cupcake
HILLSBORO SENIOR DINING CENTER
Kristin Wolfe, Manager
The Eagleview, 400 Water Avenue, Hillsboro
Reservations required: 608-489-8155
Serving Monday - Thursday @ 12:00 P.M.
Tues., Nov. 1 – Chicken, potato wedges,
California vegetables, cornbread muffin,
pumpkin bar
Wed., Nov. 2 – Potato crusted fish, baked
potato, carrots, whole wheat bread, peach
pie
Thurs., Nov. 3 – Swiss steak, mashed potatoes
& gravy, Brussels sprouts, whole wheat
bread, cookie
Mon., Nov. 7 – Chili & crackers, cheese,
vegetables w/dip, pears, corn muffin, Rice
Krispie bar
Tues., Nov. 8 – Roast pork w/kraut, baby red
potatoes, carrots, whole wheat dinner roll,
fruit cup
Wed., Nov. 9 – chicken s#r fry over brown
rice, cucumber salad, orange sherbet
Thurs., Nov. 10 – Beef stew, fruit cup, whole
wheat biscuit, tapioca pudding
Mon., Nov. 14 – tuna noodle casserole, string
cheese, broccoli, apple slices, wheat bread,
carrot cake
Tues., Nov. 15 – Scalloped potatoes & ham,
corn, strawberries, cornbread muffin, angel
food cake
Wed., Nov. 16 – MUSIC DAY - Beef #ps over
whole wheat noodles, baby carrots,
mandarin oranges, tapioca pudding
Thurs., Nov. 17 – meatloaf, mashed potatoes
& gravy, green beans, whole wheat dinner
roll, fruit cup
Mon., Nov. 21 – Goulash, cheddar cheese,
carrots w/dip, fruit & yogurt parfait,
cornbread muffin, oatmeal raisin cookie
Tues., Nov. 22 – Roast beef, Harvest moon
vegetables, green beans, whole wheat
dinner roll, orange slices
Wed., Nov. 23 – Turkey breast, stuffing,
mashed potatoes & gravy, broccoli, pumpkin
dessert square
Thurs., Nov. 24 – HOLIDAY
Mon., Nov. 28 – Pizza hotdish, co$age
cheese, tossed salad, mandarin oranges,
breads#ck, sugar cookie
Tues., Nov. 29 – Italian chicken breast over
whole wheat noodles, Italian vegetables,
peaches, pumpkin bar
Wed., Nov. 30 – Potato crusted fish, steak
fries, carrots, whole wheat bread, fruit cup
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LA FARGE SENIOR DINING CENTER
Coreen Hofschulte, Manager
Kickapoo Haven, 106 Main Street, La Farge
Reservations required: 608-637-5201
Serving Monday - Thursday @11:30 A.M.
Tues., Nov. 1 – Deviled eggs, potato soup
w/vegetables, mandarin orange fluff,
crackers, cake
Wed., Nov. 2 – BBQ pork riblet, scalloped
potatoes, coleslaw, wheat bread,
applesauce
Thurs., Nov. 3 – French toast, sausage pa$y,
applesauce, juice, wheat bread, pumpkin
bars
Mon., Nov. 7 – Chili w/beans & tomatoes,
7-layer salad, wheat bread, crackers,
pineapple upside-down cake
Tues., Nov. 8 – Liver & onions, mashed
potatoes & gravy, broccoli, wheat bread,
pumpkin cookie
Wed., Nov. 9 – Grilled chicken breast, hash
browns, coleslaw, wheat bread, pears
Thurs., Nov. 10 – Pork chops, cheesy
potatoes, cauliflower, wheat bread, cake
Mon., Nov. 14 – Vegetable soup, grilled
cheese on wheat bread, spinach salad,
apple crisp
Tues., Nov. 15 – MUSIC DAY - Meatloaf,
mashed potatoes & gravy, broccoli salad,
wheat bread, carrot cake
Wed., Nov. 16 – Chicken & noodles, raw
vegetables w/dip, whole banana
Thurs., Nov. 17 – Turkey, mashed potatoes &
gravy, coleslaw, stuffing, pumpkin bars
Mon., Nov. 21 – Salmon loaf, baked potato,
peas & carrots, wheat bread, mandarin
oranges
Tues., Nov. 22 – Goulash, carrot/raisin salad,
wheat bread, cookie
Wed., Nov. 23 – BIRTHDAY BINGO - Beef
roast pieces w/noodles, cauliflower,
peaches, wheat bread, cake
Thurs., Nov. 24 – HOLIDAY
Mon., Nov. 28 – Chicken, mashed potatoes &
gravy, peas & carrots, wheat bread, peach
crisp
Tues., Nov. 29 – Cod, baked potato, broccoli,
wheat bread, apple bars
Wed., Nov. 30 – Meatballs, mashed potatoes
& gravy, carrots, wheat bread, tropical fruit
ONTARIO SENIOR DINING CENTER
Billie Jo Brown, Manager
The Milk Jug Café, 103 North Garden Street, Ontario
Reservations required: 608-337-4448
Serving Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. @11:30 A.M.
Tues., Nov. 1 – MUSIC DAY - Beef stew
w/vegetables, whole wheat roll, fruit cup,
pumpkin pie
Thurs., Nov. 3 – Pork roast, mashed potatoes
& gravy, pea pods, strawberry shortcake
Fri., Nov. 4 – Chicken s#r fry over brown rice,
broccoli salad, cookie
Mon., Nov. 7 – Ham, fruit salad, macaroni
salad, carrot cake
Tues., Nov. 8 – Tator Tot hamburger hot dish,
coleslaw, ice cream w/strawberries
Thurs., Nov. 10 – So; shell beef taco, corn,
rice, tomato slices, blueberry dessert
Fri., Nov. 11 – HOLIDAY
Mon., Nov. 14 – Brat w/kraut, baked beans,
potato wedges, blueberries & strawberries
Tues., Nov. 15 – Spaghe! bake, green beans,
peaches, dinner roll, bars
Thurs., Nov. 17 – Honey glazed chicken,
sweet potatoes, oranges, whole wheat
dinner roll, brownie
Fri., Nov. 18 – Omelet w/sausage, cubed
potatoes, orange juice, cantaloupe
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Mon., Nov. 21 – Vegetable soup, grilled
cheese on whole wheat bread, coleslaw,
apple crisp
Tues., Nov. 22 – BBQ pork sandwich on wheat
bun, potato salad, vegetables, pumpkin bars
Thurs., Nov. 24 – HOLIDAY
Fri., Nov. 25 – HOLIDAY
Mon., Nov. 28 – Sloppy Joe on wheat bun,
carrots, coleslaw, pineapple
Tues., Nov. 29 – Goulash, beans & tomatoes,
cheese s#ck, tossed salad, apple bar
PRAIRIE VIEW HOME DELIVERY
Dawn Mortimer, Center Manager
Delivering Monday thru Thursday
Tues., Nov. 1 – Pork roast, mashed potatoes
& gravy, carrots, bread, pineapple
Wed., Nov. 2 – Chicken taco, corn, rice,
tropical fruit
Thurs., Nov. 3 – Sloppy Joe on bun, potato
salad, baked beans, Jell-O w/mandarin
oranges
Mon., Nov. 7 – Swedish meatballs, mashed
potatoes, carrots, juice, whole wheat bread,
cupcake
Tues., Nov. 8 – Cream of potato soup, ham &
cheese on whole wheat bread, crackers,
coleslaw, blueberries, pudding
Wed., Nov. 9 – Chicken Alfredo w/penne
pasta, broccoli, pears, garlic toast, ice cream
Thurs., Nov. 10 – Chicken pa$y on bun, sweet
potato fries, baked beans, tropical fruit
Mon., Nov. 14 – Ham & scalloped potatoes,
peas, breads#ck, strawberry shortcake
Tues., Nov. 15 – Bacon cheeseburger, French
fries, juice, cantaloupe
Wed., Nov. 16 – Teriyaki chicken, broccoli,
pears, pasta, cookie
Thurs., Nov. 17 – Roast beef, mashed
potatoes & gravy, squash, dinner roll,
pineapple
Mon., Nov. 21 – BBQ pulled pork on bun,
spiral fries, mandarin orange, dessert
Tues., Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing,
green beans, cranberries, juice, pumpkin pie
Wed., Nov. 23 – Hamburger gravy & mashed
potatoes, broccoli blend, oatmeal raisin
cookie
Thurs., Nov. 24 – HOLIDAY
Mon., Nov. 28 – Chicken cordon bleu, Baby
Baker potatoes, coleslaw, whole wheat
bread, mandarin oranges
Tues., Nov. 29 – Pork Roast, mashed potatoes
& gravy, carrots, whole wheat bread,
pineapple
Wed., Nov. 30 – Chicken taco, corn, rice,
tropical fruit
READSTOWN SENIOR DINING CENTER
Wava Edgar, Manager
Valley View Apartments, 520 North 4th Street, Readstown
Reservations required: 608-637-5201
Serving Monday - Thursday @11:15 A.M.
Tues., Nov. 1 – Beef #ps in gravy over
noodles, pea/cheese salad, fruit cocktail
Wed., Nov. 2 – Swiss chicken breast, mashed
potatoes & gravy, corn, dinner roll, peaches
& pears
Thurs., Nov. 3 – Fish sandwich, au gra#n
potatoes, coleslaw, poppy seed cake
Mon., Nov. 7 – BBQ ribs, steak fries, tossed
salad, yellow cake
Tues., Nov. 8 – Hamburger, potato salad,
baked beans, angel food cake
w/strawberries
Wed., Nov. 9 – Spaghe! w/meat sauce, garlic
bread, green & gold beans, apple crisp
Thurs., Nov. 10 – Hearty chili, 7-layer salad,
cornbread, cherry delight
Mon., Nov. 14 – Ham steak, Hubbard squash,
co$age cheese & peaches, banana bar
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Tues., Nov. 15 – Chicken sandwich, carrot &
celery s#cks, radishes, spinach craisin salad,
Harvard beets, pudding cup
Wed., Nov. 16 – Meatballs, mashed potatoes
& gravy, coleslaw, cookie
Thurs., Nov. 17 – Thanksgiving Dinner Turkey, stuffing, corn, cranberry sauce,
dinner roll, pumpkin pie
Mon., Nov. 21 – Lasagna w/meat sauce, garlic
bread, 7-layer salad, sherbet
Tues., Nov. 22 – Ham & cheese on rye,
vegetable barley soup, pickles, Oreo
pudding
Wed., Nov. 23 – Open faced roast beef
sandwich, mashed potatoes, tomatoes,
chocolate cake
Thurs., Nov. 24 – HOLIDAY
Mon., Nov. 28 – Herbed pork loin, mashed
potatoes & gravy, calico beans, cinnamon
applesauce
Tues., Nov. 29 – Meatloaf, creamed potatoes
& carrots, whole wheat roll, raspberry
fruited gela#n, brownie
Wed., Nov. 30 – Lemon crusted #lapia, garlic
mashed potatoes, broccoli/cauliflower
salad, lemon angel bars
VIROQUA SENIOR DINING CENTER
Park View Manor, 200 Park View Court, Viroqua
Reservations required: 608-637-5201
Serving Monday - Thursday @11:30 A.M.
Tues., Nov. 1 – Boneless country style pork
rib, pork gravy, scalloped potatoes, winter
vegetables, cornbread, apple crisp
Wed., Nov. 2 – Creamed chicken over whole
grain biscuit, Brussels sprouts, diced pears,
cherry cheesecake
Thurs., Nov. 3 – Meatloaf w/tomato glaze,
bu$ernut squash, Baby Baker potatoes,
whole wheat dinner roll, fresh orange slices
Mon., Nov. 7 – Meatballs, mashed potatoes,
beef gravy, broccoli, whole wheat bread,
fresh pineapple
Tues., Nov. 8 – Roast pork, southern style
diced potato, tomatoes, whole wheat
biscuit, cantaloupe
Wed., Nov. 9 – Chicken cordon bleu,
asparagus, candied sweet potatoes, bran
muffin
Thurs., Nov. 10 – Hamburger, baked beans,
coleslaw, chocolate cake
Mon., Nov. 14 – Chicken thighs, baked
potato, cheesy cauliflower, whole wheat
dinner roll, ice cream
Tues., Nov. 15 – Swiss steak, beef gravy, au
gra#n potatoes, Carlo vegetables, whole
wheat bread, strawberry shortcake
Wed., Nov. 16 – Spaghe! w/meat sauce,
parslied carrots, fruit, whole wheat
breads#ck, chocolate chip cookie
Thurs., Nov. 17 – Roast turkey, Yukon Gold
mashed potatoes, peach slices,
pumpernickel roll, carrot cake
Mon., Nov. 21 – Beef chili, green beans, fruit
cocktail, cornbread, pumpkin pie square
Tues., Nov. 22 – Country ham, garlic mashed
potatoes, baked beans, whole wheat dinner
roll, mandarin orange fluff
Wed., Nov. 23 – Smothered pork chop,
scalloped potatoes, bu$ernut squash, whole
wheat bread, berry crisp
Thurs., Nov. 24 – HOLIDAY
Mon., Nov. 28 – Pot roast, green beans,
whole wheat bread, strawberries, cake
Tues., Nov. 29 – Beef goulash, le$uce salad
w/dressing, candied carrots, bran muffin
Wed., Nov. 30 – BBQ chicken quarter, sweet
potatoes, country vegetables, cornbread,
peach pie
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WESTBY SENIOR DINING CENTER
Borgens Café, 109 South Main Street, Westby
Phone: 608-637-5201
Serving Tuesday - Friday @11:30 A.M.
Those dining at the Westby Senior
Dining Center have the option of one
trip to the soup and salad bar instead
of the menu items listed for the day.
(Bread, dessert, and milk will be
included with either meal choice.)
Tues., Nov. 1 – Salisbury steak, mashed
potatoes, fruit, dinner roll, cookie
Wed., Nov. 2 – Honey glazed chicken, sweet
potatoes, orange, dinner roll, brownie
Thurs., Nov. 3 – Ham, scalloped potatoes,
broccoli, dinner roll, pumpkin bar
Fri., Nov. 4 – Spaghe! bake, green beans,
peaches, dinner roll, yogurt
Tues., Nov. 8 – Chicken, mashed potatoes &
gravy, California vegetables, baking powder
biscuit, cookie
Wed., Nov. 9 – Meatballs, mashed potatoes,
orange, dinner roll, bar
Thurs., Nov. 10 – BBQ pork sandwich on bun,
cauliflower, peaches, pumpkin bar
Fri., Nov. 11 – HOLIDAY
Tues., Nov. 15 – Hamburger, baked potato
wedges, coleslaw, bun, cookie
Wed., Nov. 16 – Roast turkey w/stuffing,
sweet potatoes, orange, pudding
Thurs., Nov. 17 – Pork roast, mashed
potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, pumpkin bar
Fri., Nov. 18 – Chicken noodle/wild rice
casserole, carrots, fruit, dinner roll, yogurt
Tues., Nov. 22 – Honey glazed chicken, sweet
potatoes, orange, dinner roll, cookie
Wed., Nov. 23 – Meatballs, mashed potatoes,
coleslaw, dinner roll, fruit crisp
Thurs., Nov. 24 – HOLIDAY
Fri., Nov. 25 – HOLIDAY
Tues., Nov. 29 – Baked chicken breast, carrots,
orange, dinner roll, cookie
Wed., Nov. 30 – Beef #ps, mashed potatoes,
coleslaw, dinner roll, pudding
Viroqua Over 50 Club November 2016 Activity Calendar
MONDAY
7
TUESDAY
1
Board Meeting
1:30 P.M.
8
Card Making
1:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY
2
3
4
9
10
Pot Luck,
Business Meeting,
Games/Bingo
11:30 A.M.
17
Crafts
1:00 P.M.
11
14
15
16
21
22
23
28
29
30
For questions or information call
Betty Schedivy 637-8857
THURSDAY
24
18
25
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Hillsboro Senior Dining Update
On October 13, the Hillsboro
senior diners par#cipated in the
Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch.
This regional event supports farm to
cafeteria efforts across Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan,
Indiana, and Ohio. Event loca#ons
range from school cafeterias to
public libraries, college dining halls
to office break rooms. The goal for
the Great Lakes Region is to have
1,000,000 crunches. We crunched
Janet Webb, Bernice DuCharme, Joan Straight, and Betty Havlik
on local apples that were provided took part in the Great Lakes Great Apple Crunch.
from Oakwood Fruit Farm.
During the month of November we will be observing American Diabetes Month. Did you
know that 1 in 11 Americans has diabetes, and every 23 seconds someone gets diagnosed
with it? We will be having two educa#onal sessions this month to learn more about it.
© On November 9, we welcome Leigh Rueckheim, RN
Diabetes Educator, to teach us about basic diabetes
management.
© On November 15, Veva Brockway, Cer#fied Dietary
Manager, and Kris#n Wolfe, Registered Die##an, will
take a look at the nutri#on side of diabetes and will be
sharing ways to alter recipes during the upcoming
holiday season, including trying a few recipe samples.
We welcome new dining site a$endees. If you know
someone who could benefit from learning about
diabetes, please bring them along!
If you are interested in having a nice Thanksgiving meal with good company, please join us
on November 23. Following the meal we will be having BINGO and giving away a few more
nice items from the Gundersen St Joseph’s gi; shop.
Kristin Wolfe RD CD
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Lindsay Fisher, RDN, CD,
Vernon Manor
The Importance of Fluids
As we age, the risk for dehydra#on increases. As one gets older, their thirst tends to
decrease. Consuming adequate amounts of fluid is essen#al for our body as fluid intake
prevents cons#pa#on, aids in diges#on of food, promotes kidney func#on, and can prevent
fa#gue.
Fluid intake needs vary from person to person depending on size, gender, medical
condi#ons, and medica#ons that one is taking. The rule of thumb of 8 glasses of water a day
is adequate for most adults. You can also calculate fluid needs by taking your weight in
kilograms (weight in pounds/2.2=weight in kilograms) mul#plied by 25-30 which will give you
the amount of fluids recommended in milliliters (30 ml=1 oz; 8 oz=1 cup). Another
recommenda#on is to consume 1 ml of fluid per 1 calorie that is consumed per day.
There are several signs and symptoms associated with dehydra#on. Symptoms of mild
dehydra#on can include weakness, dry skin, dizziness, headaches, cramping, inability to
urinate or deep yellow urine, cracked or dry lips, dry mouth, and headaches. Serious signs of
dehydra#on might include dry or sunken eyes, low blood pressure, severe cramping and
muscle aches, rapid breathing, and wrinkling or poor elas#city of the skin. If you are
experiencing any of these symptoms, you should consult your doctor.
The following #ps are ways to increase fluid intake and
prevent dehydra#on.
· Fill a bo$le or glass full of water and take it with you
wherever you go.
· Keep a glass of water with you at your chairside and
bedside.
· Add fresh fruit or a splash of fruit juice to give your water
extra flavor.
· In between each bite of a meal, take a sip of water, milk,
or juice.
· Drink a full glass of water when taking medica#ons.
· Eat soups with meals or as a snack.
· Have a popsicle as a snack.
· If exercising, drink a glass of water before and a;er you
exercise.
· Drink more fluids if you are vomi#ng or have diarrhea.
· If you are avoiding fluid intake due to a urinary concern,
please consult your doctor for proper treatment.
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Upcoming November Events
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT CONTINUES THROUGH
DECEMBER 7
November 1 - Music Day - Ontario
November 6 - Daylight Savings Time ends
November 8 - Election Day
November 10 - Vernon County Board meeting
November 11 - Veterans’ Day - Offices &
Senior Dining Centers are closed
November 15 - Music Day - La Farge
Caregiver Support Group - Viroqua
November 16 - Music Day - Hillsboro
November 21 - Unit on Aging Committee
November 23 - Birthday Bingo - La Farge
November 24 - Thanksgiving - Offices &
Senior Dining Centers are closed
November 25 - Day after Thanksgiving - Offices and
Senior Dining Centers are closed
November 30 - Lighten Up for the Holidays
Pg. 8 Lighten Up for the Holidays
Pg. 9 Thank You, Veterans
Pg. 10-15 Senior Dining Center Menus
1 Your Vote Counts
2 Unit on Aging Information & Contacts Pg. 15 Viroqua Over 50 Calendar
Pg. 16 Thanksgiving Word Search
3 Is Your Medicare Plan Ending?
Pg. 17 Daylight Saving Time
4 Clean out Your Refrigerator
Pg. 18 Hillsboro Senior Dining Update
5 Minibus Trip - Rotary Lights
Pg. 19 The Importance of Fluids
6 November Minibus Schedule
Pg. 20 Upcoming Events & Table of Contents
7 Medicare Open Enrollment
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