December 2013 Senior Center Newsletter

December 2013
SHIRLEY DOANE
SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER
1412 Sixth Street E • Menomonie, WI 54751 • Phone 715.235.0954 • www.menomonieseniorcenter.org
N OTE
FROM THE
D IRECTOR
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
‘Chasing the Light’
For fourteen years my family had a wonderful Yorkinese dog named Gismo.
One of the fun things the kids and I liked to do was take a pin light and flash
it in front of Gismo and the chase was on. He’d run back and fourth trying to
catch that light and finally drop in a heap on the floor in exhaustion.
Gismo is no longer with me, but this time of the year reminds me to quit chasing
after the wrong light, when I try to seek my contentment through ‘buying
things’, ‘giving things’ or ‘doing things’ that just leaves me exhausted...until I
focus once again on the light that draws me to personal relationships and the
giving and receiving of love. That’s where I find my true contentment.
This Christmas season may you find yourself chasing after the light
that brings you true contentment.
December highlights added to our regular activities…
Homemade Donut & Bake Sale
Dennis & Sue Beety
Joy DeWyre
Tiiu Feirn
Jan Link
Marian Schmitz
Sharon Zachow
Dennis & Sue Beety
Diane Colson
Carol Egan
Eileen Howe
Marie Wintgens
Thursday, Dec 5, 9-11 a.m.
This annual donut and bake sale is the Senior Center’s December fundraiser. Call 235-0954
if you would like to donate a baked good for this sale, or if you would like to pre-order your
donuts ahead of time. Donuts are $3 per dozen.
Chair Yoga ($2.50-members, $5-non)
Tue’s & Thu’s 8:30-9:15 a.m.
Ongoing Classes (No class Dec 24)
Stronger Seniors Gentle Resistance (FREE)
Mon & Thu, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Ongoing Classes (No class Dec 23 & 26)
Zumba Gold *NEW ($2)
Thank You to all of you who were
new, or renewed your memberships
during November
Mon’s 12-12:45 p.m. & Wed’s, 9-9:45 a.m.
This class is a tamer version of Zumba. (No class Dec 23 & 25)
On behalf of the
Shirley Doane
Senior Center’s board
of directors, staff and
volunteers, we’d like to wish
you and your families a very
Merry Christmas
and a
Happy New Year!
Senior Center’s Christmas Dinner & Raffle
Wednesday Dec 18, 11:45 a.m.
We’re having ham, cheesy potatoes, candied yams, salad, dinner roll and of
course, dessert. You won’t want to miss it! Stop by the Senior Center to buy your
raffle tickets, $1 each or 6 for $5.
December Calendar & Menu
December Holidays (Senior Center Closed)
Halloween Pictures & Misc
Christmas Holiday
Christmas Holiday
New Year’s Holiday
Tuesday, December 24
Wednesday, December 25
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish
peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit
of Christmas.
- Calvin Coolidge
Until we meet again,
Shari
S H I RL E Y D O A N E
SENIOR CENTER
Thanksgiving Pictures
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Annual Meeting / Pie Sale
Adult Day Services / Snow Days
Donut & Bake Sale
Christmas Raffle
Christmas Card
Article written by: Rachael O’Mera
I suppose this is a good time to pause and take a final look back at the old year,
has it been good for you--apart from our aches and pains that go along with our
age! I must say it is hard to realize another year is behind me. It seems things
keep us all bustling about which definitely adds to the time. However, I recently
heard that other sites in the county are closing their doors due to lack of
attendance. Most are from the smaller towns and it is evident that as the older people can no
longer attend, the newer "retirees" aren't replacing them.
This center is doing alright and that is definitely because of you all. My main purpose is to serve
you who participate in the services offered her at the Center. If I do my job successfully along
with the other staff, we anticipate you will continue to take advantage of the programs. If there
is anything I can do better to make your time more enjoyable, I am open to suggestions. Could I
suggest one of the ways to prevent boredom is to spend a relaxing, enjoyable time in the
atmosphere here at the Senior Center socializing with friends and neighbors--plus it helps keep
the brain active. You'll reap good benefits.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Homemade Donut
& Bake Sale
Thursday, December 5
9-11 a.m.
THE SHIRLEY DOANE
SENIOR CENTER’S
ANNUAL HOMEMADE DONUT
& BAKE SALE.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Support Group
3rd Wednesday of every
10--11:30 am
month 10
at the Shirley Doane
Senior Center
December 18, 2013
questions call Lynn Shaffer
715715-232232-4006
Proceeds go toward Senior
Center activities and programs.
Foot & Nail Clinic
Please call the Senior Center for an appointment at 715-235-0954. The Foot
Clinic will be held the 1st, 2nd & 3rd
Wednesday of this month.
Next Dates: Dec 4, 11, 18 Time: 8:30 –11 a.m.
Place: Senior Center
Fee: $13 per person
Arby Brown, LPN, Nurse & Ruth Potter, RN, Backup Nurse
Muriel Wolf & Yvonne Vaughn,
Volunteer foot care assistants.
Appointments are required as time is limited
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IF INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING,
PLEASE CALL THE SENIOR CENTER
AT 715-235-0954
THANK YOU!
Quote of the
month…
Once you make a decision,
the universe conspires to make it
happen.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Christmas for Kids…
Please help spread the warmth and joy of the holiday
season. Donate a new toy to the Christmas for Kids program.
Your ‘one’ gift will bring many smiles to an area youngster.
New clothing, toys or cash donations will
be gratefully accepted through December 14, 2013.
Cash donations can be made out and mailed to:
Christmas for Kids, c/o United Way of Dunn County,
PO Box 3266, Menomonie, WI 54751
Drop box locations: Senior Center, local banks, grocery
stores, Shoppes Off Broadway.
December 2013 Community Events…
December 7…NORTH HEIGHTS MUSICAL-” It’s A Wonderful Life”- Leaving the Shirley Doane
Senior Center —9:30 A.M. Returning around 6 P.M.
December 2,5,19,12,16,19…STRONGER SENIORS EXERCISE— @ Shirley Doane Senior Center
1:30-2:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday.
(No class Dec 23 or 26th)
December 3,5,10,12,17,19,26,31…CHAIR YOGA @ Shirley Doane Senior Center- 8:30-9:15 a.m., $2.50 per time
members or $5 non-members.
(No class Dec 23)
December 6,13,20,27…FRIDAY BINGO @ Shirley Doane Senior Center- 1 p.m.
December 2,9,16,23,30…CERAMICS @ Shirley Doane Senior Center- Mondays, 1 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
December 3,10,17,31…CRAFTS @ Shirley Doane Senior Center- Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m-2:00 p.m.
December 3,10,17,31...BRIDGE @ Shirley Doane Senior Center- 1 p.m.
December 4,11,18…BINGO & DUPLICATE BRIDGE @ Shirley Doane Senior Center- 1 p.m.
December 4,11,18…FOOT AND NAIL CLINIC @ Shirley Doane Senior Center- 8:30 a.m. Fee: $13.00.
Appointments required 235-0954.
December 4,11,18…SENIOR CENTER WEDNESDAY LUNCHES — Every Wed. 11:45 a.m., cost: $5 members, $6
non-members.
December 5…DONUT AND BAKE SALE @ Shirley Doane Senior Center- 9am-11a.m., This is a Shirley Doane
Senior Center December Fundraiser. Homemade donuts and baked goods.
December 5,12,19,26...500 CARDS @ Shirley Doane Senior Center- 12:45 p.m.
December 10…SENIOR CENTER BOARD MEETING @ Shirley Doane Senior Center- 9 a.m.
December 17…ALH FREE BLOOD PRESSURE/SUGAR CLINIC @ Shirley Doane Senior Center- 9-10:30 a.m.
December 18…CHRISTMAS DINNER & RAFFLE @ Shirley Doane Senior Center- 11:45 a.m.
December 2,4,9,11,16,18,30…ZUMBA GOLD @ Shirley Doane Senior Center- Exercise program on Mondays from
12:30-1:15 p.m. & Wednesdays from 9:00-9:45 a.m. here at the Senior Center. Call 715-235-0954 with questions.
December 18…. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP @ Shirley Doane Senior Center 10:00 A.M..
December 24,25, Jan 1…SENIOR CENTER CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS HOLIDAYS
HAPPY DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS!
Daisy Jennings ........................ 1
BJ Lovett ................................. 1
Nancy Weber ........................ 3
Art Scammell ......................... 4
Ruth Ann Schoenoff ............. 4
Karen Wisemiller.................. 4
Julie Zinsli................................ 4
Lois Prochnow ...................... 5
Marlene Sabelko.................... 6
Marlene Hayes ....................... 7
Larry Laird .............................. 7
Ted Stearns ............................ 7
Margie Stauss ......................... 7
Virginia Gierke....................... 8
Gary Moore ........................... 8
William Uetz .......................... 8
Judy Block ............................. 10
Lila Dean ............................... 10
Arlene Smeltzer .................. 10
Joe Boerner.......................... 12
Dorothy Burrell .................. 12
Dorothy Dale ...................... 12
Wilma Erickson................... 12
Roger Natwick .................... 12
Mary Lestrud ....................... 12
Bill Schoch ............................ 13
Jerome Hendrickson.......... 13
Agnes Welsch...................... 14
Stan Huftel............................ 15
Eileen Stark .......................... 15
Rosalie Werner................... 15
Emma Wiehe ....................... 15
Sharon Zachow ................... 16
Jeanne Larson ...................... 16
Denise Skinner .................... 17
Bea Axelsen ......................... 18
Esther Bauer ........................ 18
Don Erdman ........................ 18
Marge McCabe .................... 18
Jim Knutson ......................... 19
Elizabeth Spader.................. 19
Janet Fassino ........................ 20
Donna Price ......................... 20
Edna Schaefer ...................... 20
Margaret Breisch ................ 21
Jean Geissler ........................ 21
JoAnn Knutson.................... 21
Scotty Sutliff ......................... 21
Dick Toycen ........................ 21
Richard Creaser.................. 22
Jane Larsen ........................... 22
Carmen Podoll .....................22
Diane Stehr ...........................22
Orval Gabriel .......................23
Vivian Puddicombe..............24
Lavern Jaeger ........................ 25
Donna Piersall ...................... 26
Jacq Collins ........................... 27
Joanne Gust .......................... 28
Carol Ewert .......................... 28
Mildred Tunnyhill ................ 28
Curtis Buerkle...................... 29
Roy Cropp ............................ 29
Jane Culbert.......................... 30
David Lee .............................. 30
Phyllis Robelia ...................... 30
Carol Skouge........................ 30
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Shirley Doane Senior Center
2013 Board of Directors
Board President: Steve Wood
Board Vice President: Mike Brandt
Board Secretary: Julie Stratton
Backup Secretary: Mary Budd
Memorial Fund Treasurer: Ruth Potter
DEC. DATES SENIOR CENTER CLOSED
Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Holiday
Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Holiday
Wed, January 1, 2014 New Year’s Holiday
HOLIDAY DONUT & BAKE SALE
Mary Turri
Katie Harrington
Jacq Collins
Lorraine Manor
Carmen Podoll
Becky Berg
Barb Welch
Thursday, Dec. 5, 9-11 a.m.
Pre-order our famous donuts and buy
baked goods for your holiday entertaining.
A December Senior Center Fundraiser.
Senior Center Director: Shari Homstad
Asst to the Dir/Bookkeeper: Donna Collins
Office Assistant/Server: Rachael O’Mera
ADS Manager: Diane Piontek
Webmaster: Joe Hagaman
Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of
each month at 9:00 a.m. If you are interested in
attending, please let us know one week in advance.
Website: menomonieseniorcenter.org
Email address: seniors@wwt.net
Phone: 715.235.0954 Fax: 715.235.1346
CHRISTMAS DINNER & RAFFLE AT CENTER
Community Friendship Dinner
Wednesday, December 18, 11:45 a.m.
A baked ham dinner with cheesy
potatoes, candied yams, vegetable, salad
dinner roll & dessert.
Shirley Doane Senior Center is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization supported in part by
United Way of Dunn County. The Center supports United Way campaign efforts.
1412 6th Street East
Menomonie, WI 54751
715-235-0954 seniors@wwt.net
Web: menomonieseniorcenter.org
SENIOR CENTER
SH I RLEY DO ANE
Return Service Requested
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Menomonie, WI
54751
Permit No. 345
SPECIAL DONATIONS &
MEMORIALS GIVEN
IN NOVEMBER
Yvonne Vaughn ~
Join your friends for some great food and
wonderful fellowship.
Menu includes:
Ham, cheesy potatoes,
candied yams, vegetable, salad, dinner roll and
dessert. Raffle prizes will be drawn here!
In memory of Merlin "Bud" Canon
Darlene & Len Britton ~
Donation in honor of Lois Meier’s birthday
**Thank you to these board members who came to
the City Council meeting in November to show their
support of the Senior Center’s Subsidy request ~
Mike Brandt, Mary Budd, Jack Collins &
Steve Wood.. Mike and Jacq did a great job
speaking on the Center’s behalf.
Did You Know…
The Shirley Doane Senior Center is a 501 (c) (3)?
All cash donations given to the Menomonie Senior
Center during 2013 can be used as a tax deduction.
If you haven’t saved your ‘thank you letters’ let us know, and
we will be happy to send you a copy for your tax records.
Thank you so much for helping to support your Senior Center!
Halloween Dinner with St. Joe’s 3rd Grade Class Pictures...
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Yesteryear Thanksgiving Dinner
Pictures. Thank you to all of you
for making it so much fun!
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A SPECIAL INVITATION TO:
2013 Senior Center Volunteers
IF YOU HAVE VOLUNTEERED DURING 2013 at any of our many events, activities or
programs, you are cordially invited to a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Dinner,, and you
don’t even have to cook it! This is our thanks to you, because you do make a difference in
715--235the lives of the seniors that your giving reaches out to. RSVP required, call 715
235-0954.
0954.
Date:
Time:
Place:
Thursday, January 23, 2014
11:45 a.m.
Shirley Doane Senior Center
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
SHIRLEY DOANE SENIOR CENTER
DATE:
Thursday, January 23, 2014
TIME:
12:30 p.m.
Directly following the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
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Thank you to all 45 of you
that donated all the
wonderful pies for the
Senior Center’s
ANNUAL PIE SALE!
And...Thank you to all of
you who bought these
wonderful PIES! The
proceeds will go toward
your many activities and
programs here at the
Senior Center.
Diane Piontek
Program Manager
Are you or anyone you know caring for a loved one and finding it hard
to get those little errands ran? Or maybe you just need to have a little
extra time for yourself! We offer drop off services Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Your Senior Center is working hard to meet this growing need in the
Menomonie area. We serve adults of all ages who need a little extra
help with caregiving and offering this care at a reasonable rate.
Our ADS program is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., three days a week, fifty-two weeks a year, except
holidays and bad weather days. We accept new people any day or days
and any combination of hours
during these three days a week.
If you know of anyone who would
benefit from this program give
us a call at 715-235-0954 or just
stop by and visit any time.
Just a reminder that the Shirley Doane Senior Center will be closed for
the day because of weather when the Menomonie Schools are closed.
Most of the local television and radio stations announce these closings.
SENIOR
CENTER’S
DONUT &
BAKE SALE
THURS DEC 5
9AM - 11AM
Shirley Doane Senior Center
1412 Sixth Street • Menomonie, WI
All proceeds go towards the Senior Center programs and activities
SHIRLEY DOANE SENIOR CENTER PRESENTS:
ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE
Raffle Prize Drawings:
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2013
during Senior Center’s
Christmas Dinner
11:45 a.m.
Raffle ticket Price
$1 each or
6 for $5
Raffle Prizes: (Need not be present to win)
(most prizes lovingly made by our ceramic & craft day participants)
• Christmas
Quilt (Queen)
• Crocheted Afghan
• Apron
• Mr & Mrs Santa Dolls
• Ceramic Snowman
Buy Your Christmas Raffle Tickets Here!
Stop in the office or call the Shirley Doane Senior Center for tickets 715-235-0954
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DECEMBER 2013 (ENP) Elderly Nutrition Program & Wednesday Senior Center
Menu subject to change
ENP meals located at Tantara Apt’s Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY’S
SENIOR CENTER
Friendship Dinners
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
2
Seasoned
chicken breast
with vegetable,
Sweet potatoes, Mandarin
oranges, Pudding
3
Tator tot casserole, Mixed vegetables, Bread,
Peaches, Cookie
4
Soup & Salad Bar:
Chicken Noodle
Soup
Chili
Salad
Dessert
5
Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Boiled
potatoes, Carrots, Bun,
Ketchup and
mustard,
Peaches
6
Turkey tetrazzini,
Steamed peas,
Bread, Fruit crisp
9
Scalloped potatoes and
ham, Steamed
cabbage,
Bread, Banana
10
Egg salad on
wheat bread,
Homemade tomato basil soup,
Sunshine salad,
Pumpkin bar
11
Meatballs/Gravy
Over Noodles
Vegetable
Salad
Dessert
12
Chicken broccoli rice casserole, California
blend, Pears,
Bread, Pudding
13
Baked ham,
Baked potato,
Glazed carrots,
Dinner roll, Pineapple tidbits
16
Meat sauce,
Rotini, Mixed
green salad,
Dressing,
Corn, Breadstick, Cookie
17
Baked cod, Tartar
sauce, Macaroni
& cheese,
Creamed peas,
Cornbread, Strawberries, Shortcake
18
Christmas Dinner
Ham
Cheesy Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Fruit Salad
Dinner Rolls
Dessert
19
Salisbury steak,
Mashed potatoes, Gravy,
Stewed tomatoes, Bread,
Mandarin oranges
20
Roast turkey,
Sweet potatoes,
Green bean almandine, Dinner
roll, Tropical fruit
mix
23
24
Beef stew with Merry Christmas
carrots, onions
Senior Center
and potatoes,
Closed
Biscuit, Orange, Pudding
25
Merry Christmas
Senior Center
Closed
26
Pork loin, potatoes/gravy
Creamed corn,
Bread, Applesauce cake
27
Oven browned
chicken, Baked
potato/sour
cream, Broccoli,
Bread, Banana
30
Chicken chow
mein, White
rice, Chow
mein noodles,
Carrots,
Breadstick,
Pineapple tidbits, Fortune
cookie
31
Roast beef,
Gravy, Rice pilaf,
California blend,
Dinner roll, Fruit
crisp
January 1, 2014
Happy New Year!
Senior Center
Closed