April 2015
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
Thank You…to our members who
Dear Friends…
What a difference going to a movie can make! Recently I had an opportunity to see the new Cinderella movie with my grandchildren. I expected to be entertained for sure but much to my amazement
it was enlightening as well. Not only a charming fairy tale, this real life version has a wonderful moral to the story about life.. The basis is to live your
life with courage, kindness and the view of what could be not what should
be. And you know I can’t stop thinking of all of you members who are examples of all of these qualities! Day in and day out you belong and participate here at the center and demonstrate courage, kindness and living your
lives with social interaction, education and wellness in mind. You do these
things because you could do them not because you should. Who knew a
fairy tale would evoke thoughts of a senior center? It is a fact, life can be
better if we can just get back to basic principles. I am happy to see everyday that you hold true to the basics and are such a pleasure to be around.
Thank you for demonstrating what could be-you are all in your individual
ways an inspiration.
Have a Happy Easter, for Peeps Sakes!
April highlights added to our regular activities…
Senior Center’s Easter Dinner
Wed, April 1, 11:45 a.m.
Please join us for a traditional family Easter dinner. Menu: Ham,
Cheesy Potatoes, Vegetable, Salad, Dessert
Senior Center Closed Good Friday
Fri, April 3rd
There will be no programs or activities including Bingo
All Day
ALH/AV Free Lunch & Learn
Tue, April 7, 11:00 a.m.
Topic- “Dysphagia” Call to sign up—715-235-0954.
Chair Yoga
Tue & Thu's, 8:30-9:15 a.m. $2.75 per class
April Classes...Apr 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
paid their
Robert Barber
Mickey Beguhn
Beverly Buss
Art and Flo Dana
Lois Debee
Vern Degneau
Thor Edgeberg
Shirley Edgeberg
Carol Egan
Deanna Franklin
Judy Ferguson
Jackie Finder
Ethel Frank
Gordon Galoff
Marlys Galoff
Clarice Groepper
Lorraine Grutt
Ernie Gustman
Marge Gustman
Nancy Hable
Harold Halfin
Barb & Jim Hoyt
Kathy Jenson
Rick Jenson
Wayne Johnson
Sandy Johnson
Gene Kizer
Steve Knutson
JoAnn Knutson
Ardella Knutson
Wallace Knutson
Jack Kothlow
Anita Kothlow
Lowell Laughlin
Lois Meier
Grace Mertes
Richard Metzger
Leona Metzger
Betty Moldenhauer
Arlene Oakwood
Bill and Jan O’Neill
Paul Pellett
John and Flo Perri
Gary Quilling
Audrey Quilling
Elizabeth Robinson
Art Scammell
Shirley Scammell
Roger Schaefer
Mary Schaefer
Kathy Scheuffele
Coral Sinex
Denise Skinner
Clyde Smith
Dennis Spader
Liz Spader
Diane Stehr
Bonnie Stouff
Dave Sweeney
Hank Thomas
Barb Thomas
Anne Thurston
Twila Tiller
Doug Wangen
Elaine Weber
Donna Welcome
Rosalie Werner
Marie Wintgens
Sharon Wold
Strong Bones Mon. & Thurs, 12:00-1:00 & 1:30-2:30 p.m. FREE
April Classes...Apr 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
Spaghetti Feed at Senior Center
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Authentic homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad
and Dessert. Come and bring your family and friends and enjoy
good food and fellowship. $7 adults, $6 S.C. members, $3 child (<12)
Until we meet again,
Donna
Easter spells out beauty,
the rare beauty of new life.
S.D. Gordon
S H I RL E Y D O A N E
SENIOR CENTER
 April Menu & Calendar
 April Menu & Calendar
Donations/Memorials
Donations/Memorials
ADS, Crafter&Cove,
Notices
Program
Activity
Notices
Spaghetti
Feed
/ Lunch
& Learn
Spaghetti
Feed
Fundraiser
AprilYoga
& May
Lunch & Learns
Chair
Testimonials
 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Tour
 2015 Fundraisers
 Amish & Riverboat Tour Flyers
 2014 Tour Schedules & Itineraries
Article written by: Lynda Cran
Are you an OPTIMIST or a PESSIMIST! A glass half full or a glass half empty kind of
person! Or are you a partly sunny or a partly cloudy person!
It amazes me how some people always see the negative side to things. I “feel” if we look on
the bright side of life, the sad events never seem so harsh.
We all have strife in our lives but when you look for one bright spot, maybe a smile, a hug, or
some sunshine, we can make it through to the other side.
Don’t get me wrong, there are always times when you just aren’t sure you’re going to make it,
but somehow we do. Having wonderful, caring, loving friends and family are a definite plus.
So are you an OPTIMIST or a PESSIMIST?
I will see you on the “sunnyside”!!!!!!!!!
AMERICAN LEGION ANNUAL BIRTHDAY DINNER
WAS HELD AT THE SENIOR CENTER IN MARCH
A great time and good food was enjoyed by everyone!
THE SENIOR CENTER’S ANNUAL
THRIFT AND COOKIE SALE
FUNDRAISER IS FRIDAY, MAY 29TH.
DONATIONS OF ITEMS TO SELL
ARE BADLY NEEDED.
SO, IF YOU ARE IN A SPRING
CLEANING MOOD– ANY NONCLOTHING DONATIONS ARE WELCOME AND GREATLY APPRECIATED. PLEASE HELP MAKE THIS
FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS! ALL
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE
SHIRLEY DOANE
SENIOR CENTER.
If you know of a group that would like to have the Shirley Doane Senior Center host & cater your event, please give us a call
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO
ARE VOLUNTEERING AT
THE SENIOR CENTER.
BLESS YOU!
Foot & Nail Clinic
(EXPECT YOUR APPT TO LAST 1 HOUR)
Please call the Senior Center for an appointment at 2350954. The Foot Clinic will be held the 1st, 2nd, 3rd
and 4th Wednesday of this month.
Next Dates: Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 Time: 8:30–11:00 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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Alzheimer’s
Support Group
3rd Wednesday of
Every month
10-11:30 am
at the
Shirley Doane
Senior Center
Quote of the
month…
We make a living by what we get,
but we make a life by what we give.
- Winston Churchhill
Senior Center’s
Easter Dinner
Wed, April 1st
11:45 a.m.
Menu to include:
Ham, Cheesy Potatoes
Green Bean Casserole, Salads & Desserts
Come and enjoy the food, music and fellowship.
EVERY-BUNNY WELCOME!
Stepping On: Falls Prevention Workshop
Mayo Clinic Red Cedar
Education Center
Thursdays April 9th-May 21st 10am-Noon
At the Education Center Mayo Clinic
Health Systems Red Cedar, 2321 Stout Rd
Call 715-233-7464 to register or
COMING IN MAY AT THE
SHIRLEY DOANE SENIOR
CENTER:
AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE
THURSDAY MAY 14TH, 2015
9:00AM -1:00PM
A FOUR HOUR COURSE PROVIDING A REVIEW OF NEW ROAD SIGNS, LAWS, DRIVING
SKILLS AND MORE. TAUGHT BY JEANNETTE
SCHEURMANN, INSRUCTOR SINCE 1997, THIS
COURSE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LICENSE
BUT MAY QUALIFY YOU FOR A DISCOUNT ON
INSURANCE UPON COMPLETION. CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED AFTER COMPLETING AN
EXAM.
COST IS $15.00 FOR AARP MEMBERS
$20.00 FOR NON AARP MEMBERS
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED
LIMIT 15 PARTICIPANTS
CALL 715-235-0954 TODAY TO SIGN UP
715-232-4006 for more information
HAPPY APRIL BIRTHDAYS!
April Chryst .................. 1
Dianna McCormick ...... 1
Elmer Peterson ............ 1
Barbara Jean Bowlin .... 1
Wes Johnson ................. 2
Betty Verdon ................ 2
Kari Lueck ..................... 3
Pinckney Hall ................ 3
Becky Rogers ................ 4
Elaine Villeneuve .......... 4
Margaret Chastan ........ 5
Ruth Potter ................... 5
Carolyn Sullivan ........... 5
Carolyn Hemming ....... 6
Annette Taylor ............. 6
John Wagner ................ 6
Virgil Robinson ............. 7
Flo Dana ........................ 8
Elda Marvin ................... 8
Joy DeWyre .................. 8
James Welch ................. 8
Ruby Miller .................... 9
Raymond Samuel ......... 9
Willis Rubusch ............ 11
Ruth Morey ................. 11
Adeline Cummings .... 12
Susan Hall ................... 12
Ann Abbott ................. 13
Maxine Frey ................ 13
Judy Brantner ............. 15
Barb Davis ................... 15
Nancy Diller ................ 15
Twila Morseth ............ 15
Richard Shackleton .... 15
Lee Brokaski ............... 16
Mel Sundby ................. 16
Ruth Ruyle................... 16
Paul Pellet ................... 16
Diane Piontek ............. 17
Kathy Jenson ............... 18
Sheryl Grant ............... 19
Archie Abbott ............ 19
Joann Deml ................. 19
Doris Wold ................. 19
Flo Perri ...................... 21
Bev Spinti .................... 21
Valerene Johnson ....... 22
Gen Murphy ................ 23
Barbara Wood............ 23
Donna Boerner........... 24
Debbie Fisher ............. 24
Rosemary Jacobson ... 24
Eldon Larson ............... 24
Herbert White ........... 25
Florence Schwingle .... 25
Joan Sinz ...................... 25
Rebecca Chamberlain 26
Chris Karis .................. 26
Charlotte Lee ............. 26
Mickey McDonough ... 26
Helen Salow ................ 26
Darlene Britton .......... 27
Pieter Edens................ 27
Jeff Erickson ................ 28
Pat Erickson ................ 29
Lorraine Olson ........... 29
Harlyn Larson ............. 29
Vernon Caturia .......... 30
Sarah Jacobson ........... 30
Richyne Meyer ............ 25
Gerry Leff .................... 25
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Shirley Doane Senior Center
2015 Board of Directors
Board President: Ruth Potter
Board Vice President: Gladys Waller
Board Secretary: Becky Berg
Backup Secretary: Mary Budd
ALH/AV FREE LUNCH & LEARN
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Topic: “Dysphagia”
Call 715-235-0954 to Reserve
SPAGHETTI FEED FUNDRAISER
Thursday, April 23, 2015 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Jacq Collins
Joann Deml
Deb Haugrose
Jane Larsen
Bill Neverdahl
Barb Welch
John Wesolek
Muriel Wolf
Menu: Homemade Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert & Coffee
Senior Center Director: Donna Collins
Asst to the Dir/Food Service: Lynda Cran
Office Assistant/Server: Heather Obenberger
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: [email protected]
Phone: 715.235.0954 Fax: 715.235.1346
SENIOR CENTER FITNESS CLASSES
Chair Yoga — Tue, Thu 8:30-9:15 a.m.
Strong Bones-Mon, Thu 12-:00-1:00
and 1:30-2:30 p.m.
EASTER DINNER @ CENTER
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
11:45 a.m.
Menu: Ham & Cheesy Potatoes
Shirley Doane Senior Center
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 [email protected]
Web: menomonieseniorcenter.org
SENIOR CENTER
S HI R L E Y D OA N E
Return Service Requested
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Menomonie, WI
54751
Permit No. 345
SPECIAL DONATIONS &
MEMORIALS GIVEN TO
THE SENIOR CENTER
IN MARCH 2015
Memorial Donations Received :
In Memory of Jim Douglas:
LaVerne & Bev Ausman
Donna Boerner
Kathryn Brenden
Len & Darlene Britton
Betty Beguhn
Susie Douglas
Roger Eighmy
Ethel Frank
Bo & Orv Gabriel
Jim & Evelyn Hintzman
Berta & Thomas Kuehn
Gary & Connie Larson
Jane Larson
Donald & Kay Lentz
Diane Nolan
Pete & Shirley Procknow
Dode Schrantz
John Trainor
Don & Jean Vasey
Marjorie Zeilinger
Hand Made Knit Hats:
Jeanne Kussrow—Larson
(For Sale In Crafters Cove)
In Memory of Galen Fox:
Len & Darlene Britton
Donna Boerner
In Memory of Gordon Galoff:
Len & Darlene Britton
In Memory of Ruby Halfin:
Harold Halfin
Roger & Mary Schaeffer
In Memory of Sonja Johnson:
Len & Darlene Britton
In Memory of Don Wahl:
Eva Wahl
Donations Received with Dues:
Carol Egan
Jackie Finder
Gene Kizer
Thor & Shirley Edgeborg
Ceramics Donations Received :
Virginia Szalai-Ceramic Bisque Pieces
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATE TO THE CENTER . REMEMBER ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AS THE SHIRLEY DOANE SENIOR CENTER IS A 501(c)3
ORGANIZATION. DONATIONS ARE A BIG SOURCE OF PROGRAM FUNDING AND ARE
USED FOR EXISTING PROGRAMS AND TO CREATE NEW ONES. NON-MONETARY DONATIONS ARE EQUALLY NEEDED AND APPRECIATED. IF YOU WISH THE CENTER TO
BE A POTENTIAL RECIPIENT AND HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING MAKING A DONATION PLEASE CONTACT THE SENIOR CENTER AT 715-235-0954.
ADULT DAY SERVICES
Comfortable,
ADS’s THIRD YEAR ANNIVERSAY
NEWS FROM CRAFTERS COVE
Something for Everyone
Come in and Browse
9 A.M.-4 P.M.
Loving
(See Phil the Custodian after hours)
Atmosphere.
Caring for a loved one
and finding it hard to get
those little errands run?
Need a little extra
personal time?
Your Senior Center
can help.
ADULT DAY SERVICES only $4.50 an hour
Wednesday, Thursday &
Friday
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
serving adults of all ages
needing caregiving.
We accept new people any day or days and any
combination of hours during these three days a week.
Hippity hoppity,
Easter’s on its way!
Come on in and shop
for baskets, bunnies,
and eggs.
Looking for a gift?
Kitchen towels, dish cloths, scrubbies,
aprons… How about 18” American Doll clothes.
Going to a baby shower?
Booties, bibs, burp
cloths and blankets.
Stop in and browse.
Shirley Doane Senior
Center
1412 Sixth Street E
(Leisure Services Center)
Alzheimer’s Association Family and Community
Education Program
Second Program -”Healthy Habits For a HealthierYou”
Friday May 1st 10:30-11:30
@ The Shirley Doane Senior Center
This program provides information and tips on healthy aging. This workshop covers four areas of lifestyle habits: Cognitive Aging, Physical Health and Exercise, Diet and Nutrition and Social Engagement.
This is the second in a series meeting on the 1st Friday of every month at 10:30 am. It is open to all interested individuals of any age who are looking for information on ways to age as well as possible. For
more information contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 800-272-3900
ATTENTION ALL CARD PLAYERS
Interested in playing pinochle, canasta or
rummy?
Call the center at 235-0954 and we will
arrange a day and time for you!
Call today!!!!!
THANK YOU FOR THE SPAETZLE!!!!!!
We all enjoyed the delicious Spaetzle at our
Community Friendship Dinner on March
22nd. Thank You to Archie Abbott, Bruce
Schmiling, Rich Metzger & Stan Huftel for all
their “Spaetzle Expertise.” We are looking
forward to the next spaetzle meal. Nobody
does it better!!!!!
SHIRLEY DOANE
SENIOR CENTER
1412 Sixth Street • Menomonie • 715.235.0954
All profits go towards the Senior Center Programs
SPAGHETTI FEED
Thur, April 23, 2015
4:30-6:30 P.M.
Bring your
family
&
friends!
A Shirley Doane Senior Center’s
Annual Fundraising Event
Come and Enjoy!
Menu Includes:
HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS,
SALAD, GARLIC BREAD, DESSERT AND COFFEE
Tickets
$7 Adults
$6 Senior Center Members
$3 Children (under 12)
CALL SENIOR CENTER
235-0954 BEFORE FRIDAY MAY 1ST
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:
Know how it is paid for andwhat is provided
Keep hope when curative
care is no longer a good
option
Understand what Hospice
teaches about living, dying
and getting the right care at
the right time
This education will help
attendees:
St. Croix Hospice
Sponsored by:
Chicken Dinner
@ SENIOR CENTER
THURSDAY, MAY 7TH
11AM-12:30PM
FREE LUNCH & LEARN
ITINERARY
9:30 a.m.
Depart Senior Center
11:00 a.m.
Lunch at The Black Bear Supper Club * (Lunch Included)
1:00 p.m.
Wood Shed Amish Tour
Includes: Tour of Authentic Amish Home
Scratch & Dent Store
Amish Store & Bakery*
Vegetable & Fruit Products* (if seasonally available)
*Note: You May Want To Bring a Cooler Bag For Cold Purchases
4:30 p.m.
Board Motor Coach to Return Home
5:30 p.m.
Return to Senior Center (latest approximate time)
DESCRIPTION:
This tour is a favorite way to get away for a guaranteed enjoyable time! After a short drive
to Augusta our first stop will be at the Black Bear Supper Club for a private dining lunch
buffet (included.) A delicious variety of both cold & hot sandwiches, soup, salad, beverages and desserts will be served. There will be plenty of time to enjoy their fabulous food
and beautiful atmosphere before boarding the bus for the Amish tour. Next stop is The
Wood Shed where the tour guide will hop aboard our bus and guide us through the countryside to give us a history of the Amish lifestyle, religion and beliefs. This guided tour will
include stops at an authentic Amish Home, Farm and Stores not open to the general public. You are welcome to purchase items if desired and if in season fresh fruits and vegetables will be available as well. All adds up to an enjoyable and interesting day in the country! After our tour is finished there will be time to browse the Wood Shed Store or indulge
in an ice cream treat before heading back to the center. A good time will be had by all!!!!
This is a tour not to miss (or to take again) - there is always something new to see!
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Tuesday October 6, 2015
8:30 a.m.—6:30 p.m.
ITINERARY
8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Depart Senior Center
Arrive LaCrosse Riverboat, LaCrosse, WI
11-12:30 p.m. LaCrosse Riverboat Cruise (Dinner Included)
Menu: (two entrees)
Herb Baked Chicken / Chef-Carved Roast Beef, Baby Red Potatoes,
Honey Glazed Carrots, Dinner Rolls, Dessert, Coffee, Iced Tea
2:00 p.m.
National Eagle Center — Educational Program with Eagles
4:15 p.m.
Nelson’s Cheese Factory — Stop for Ice Cream
6:30 p.m.
Return to Senior Center (latest approximate time)
DESCRIPTION:
Enjoy your fall colors (hopefully in peak) while dining on a baked chicken & carved roast beef
buffet (included) with this Scenic 1 1/2 hour cruise on the upper Mississippi River. The La
Crosse Queen is a modern-day replica of the grand river boats that plied the Mississippi River in
the late 19th Century. We’ll tour the National Eagle Center with an eagle feeding demonstration
and learn more about their natural habitation and migration. Will have a stop for Ice Cream at the
Nelson’s Cheese Factory on our way home. Please join us on this fun day trip-good company is
quaranteed!!!!!!!
Shirley Doane Senior Center, 1412 6th Street E, Menomonie, WI 54751, 715-235-0954
APRIL 2015 (ENP) Elderly Nutrition Program & Wednesday Senior Center
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SENIOR CENTER
FRIENDSHIP
DINNER
1 EASTER MEAL
HAM
CHEESY POTATOES
GREEN BEAN
CASSEROLE
FRUIT SALAD
DESSERT
8
BAKED CHICKEN
MASHED POTATOES
GRAVY
COLE SLAW
VEGETABLES
DESSERT
2 Baked
3
Chicken Baked
potato, Sour
SITES CLOSED
cream, Bread
dressing,
Gravy, Green
beans, Applesauce cake
9
10
16
6
7
Holiday
brunch egg
bake, Cheesy
potatoes, Sausage patties,
Fruit salad,
Coffee cake
ALH/AV Lunch
& Learn
13
14
BBQ pork,
Bun, Tator
tots, Corn,
Coleslaw,
Tropical fruit
salad
Hamburger
gravy, Mashed
potatoes, Glazed
carrots, Whole
wheat bread or
roll, Pudding
15
PORK WITH GRAVY
VEGETABLE
SCALLOPED POTATOES
SALAD
DESSERT
20
21
22
Boiled ham
dinner, Carrots, potatoes
& cabbage,
bread or roll,
Dessert bar
BBQ chicken,
Augratin potatoes, Stewed tomatoes, Whole
wheat bread or
roll, Fruit
HOT DISHES
Meatloaf,
Baked potato,
Sour cream,
Green beans,
Whole wheat
bread or roll,
Frosted cake
23 SENIOR
CENTER’S
SALAD
ANNUAL
ROLLS
SPAGHETTI
FEED
@ Senior Center
HAM DINNER
DESSERT
Turkey tetrazzini, Broccoli,
Whole wheat
bread or roll,
Orange,
Cookie
4:30-6:30
27Italian meat
sauce, Spaghetti, Mixed
vegetables,
Creamy cucumber salad,
Garlic toast,
Peaches
28 Chicken
salad, Croissant,
Leaf lettuce,
Creamy vegetable coup, Mixed
green salad,
Dressing,
Brownie
29 MEATLOAF
MASHED POTATOES
GRAVY
SALAD
VEGETABLE
DESSERT
30
Sloppy Joe,
Hamburger
bun, Peas &
carrots, Potato
salad, Fruit
crisp
Salisbury
steak, Gravy,
Oven browned
potatoes,
Squash, Whole
wheat bread or
roll, Fruit in
season
17
Chicken pasta
salad, Lettuce,
Marinated beet
salad, Chef’s
choice soup,
bread or roll,
Peach crisp
24 Volunteer
Appreciation
Day: Baked
ham, Scalloped
potatoes, California Salad,
bread or roll,
Dessert