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A Publication of the DeForest Area Community and Senior Center
The Scoop
Volume 41 Issue 11
November 2014
The Cornerstone of the Community serving DeForest, Windsor, and Vienna
Our Mission Statement
We are a cooperative
inter-municipal
Community and Senior
Center providing area
residents a welcoming place
to meet, participate and
volunteer while promoting
independence, self-reliance
and well-being for older
adults and their
families.
Please contact Linda Green,
Executive Director, about donations,
sponsorships and estate gifts.
The Center greatly appreciates
your support.
[email protected]
608-846-9469
Inside this Issue
Services.................................2
Van Schedule........................3
Nutrition................................4
Menu.....................................5
Case Management ….….….. 6
Programs...............................7
Calendar.............................8-9
Recognitions.......................10
Volunteering & Peer
Support…………………...………11
Activities..........................12-13
Travel....................................14
Evenings/Weekends...........15
Veterans Day Observation
On Friday, November 7th following the Veteran’s Day
program at the DeForest High School at 10:00 a.m. we
invite all veterans to join us for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at
The DeForest Area Community and Senior Center. It will
be a time for socializing, reminiscing and honoring the
many contributions veterans have made for our country. At 12:00 p.m.
Susan Frankland will entertain you with her blend of classic country and
popular pop songs. She has entertained for all occasions in the area and
delighting a variety of audiences for many years. Susan recently was chosen
as a finalist in the Overture Rising Star competition and performed at the
Overture Center in Madison. We know you will enjoy her entertaining
performance. Donations to offset program costs are greatly appreciated.
Please reserve your meal a week in advance; see page 7 for our menu and
contribution guidelines.
Community Thanksgiving and Welcome New
Friends Lunch
Our Thanksgiving meal will be on Thursday, November 20
at the Center. You are invited to enjoy a feast of Turkey
and Gravy, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Corn O'Brien, Stuffing
and Cranberry sauce. Plus, have delicious traditional Pumpkin Pie for
dessert. Invite a friend! We encourage anyone in the community to join us
and see what the Center has to offer.
The meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. Following lunch, join us while Nita
Thorson entertains with her talent playing the piano at 12:00 p.m. Reserve
your meal one week in advance; see page 5 for our menu and contribution
guidelines. We look forward to sharing this day with you!
Thanksgiving Day Meals
The DeForest Area Needs Network (D.A.N.N.) will no longer be hosting a
Thanksgiving Day meal at the Center. They met with area churches to
explore other options. The Christian Faith Moravian Church has graciously
offered to continue the tradition of providing home delivered meals for those
in need. The meals will be delivered on Wednesday, November 26 in the
afternoon. Please call Marlene Sobeck at 846-9015 no later than Friday,
November 21.
Contact Information............16
Several Madison area churches will be having a Thanksgiving meal. For
more information, call the DeForest Area Chamber of Commerce or The
Center for a list.
Services
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Case Management 
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Information, education,
assistance, and referral services
are provided by social work staff
for area residents ages 60+ living
in DeForest, Windsor, or Vienna.
Home visits are scheduled as
needed. All services are provided
confidentially. To make an
appointment: last name A-K call
Natalie; last name L-Z call
Roxane.
Social workers provide
information on a range of topics
including: long-term care;
financial benefits; housing
options; Medicare and Senior
Care benefits; Peer Support;
home chores; personal care
services; care giving tools; and
information regarding health and
mental health issues.
Congregate Lunch 
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Home Delivered Meals 
Transportation 
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Van transport is available to the
Center, aquatic exercise, in-town
shopping, and other selected
locations; see van guidelines and
schedule on page 3.
For persons over 60 years of age,
ride requests are available for
medical and medically-related
appointments in Dane County on
a donation basis to RSVP.
Call the center for requests at
least 3 days ahead. Call Mary at
the Center to discuss eligibility
requirements. RSVP volunteer
drivers provide the rides.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays in
November. Walk-ins welcome.
$1 cost share for a blood
sugar test; no cost for blood
pressure checks.
Home delivered meals are
available for homebound
residents who meet guidelines
set by the Dane County
Nutrition Program. See menu
on page 5. Call the Center to
talk about meal options.
Fingernail & Foot Care 
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
The Sharing Closet is
located to the left of the
fireplace in the Fireplace Room.
Please feel free to share by
giving what you do not use or
receiving what you can use.
Please bring donated items to
the front desk.
Adaptive Equipment 

Medical equipment
including wheelchairs,
walkers, toilet risers, and
reachers is available for loan
to area residents.
Please call Natalie or
Roxane, to schedule a
time to come in.
Appointments are scheduled
the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Wednesday and 2nd Friday of
each month by Home Health
United Nursing Services. Foot
care $20. Fingernail care $10.
Diabetic Foot Care is 2 times
every month. Next clinic dates
are Thursday, November 13 and
20th. $28 fee.
Library 
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Loan Library - a variety of books,
videos, and DVDs are offered.
Books are both owned by the
Center and provided by the
Dane County Library Service.
Large print books are available.
Homebound Delivery - monthly
delivery of books, music, and
movies are offered by the
DeForest Area Public Library
and the DeForest Rotary Club.
Senior Computer Station 
Sharing Closet -
Health Screening 
Lunch is served Monday Friday at 11:30 a.m. (holidays
are excluded). Reserve or
cancel your meal before 1:00
pm the weekday before or a
week ahead for special days.
See menu on page 5.
The total cost to provide a meal
for you is $7.50. Those ages
60 and over are encouraged to
contribute a minimum of
$4.00 toward the full cost of
the meal, based on all they can
afford. Those under 60 years
old are always welcome to join
us for lunch at the full cost.
November 2014
Available to area seniors for
internet, e-mail, and basic
computing during Center
business hours. Computer
lessons available, see calendar
on pages 8-9.
Food Distribution 
With the help of the
Community Action Coalition,
perfectly good food is recovered
from area grocers and
restaurants and is then
distributed to local groups by
dedicated volunteers. Food is
distributed at the Center every
Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m.
For more information, contact
Jennie @ 846-9469.
United Way 2-1-1 Plus Site
The Center serves as a 2-1-1 Plus Site for United Way of Dane County. By calling 2-1-1, you can get help for
yourself, your family, and your loved ones and gain access to hundreds of community resources. A private room is
available at the Center on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. through 12:00 p.m. for you to use.
The Scoop
Van Schedule
Aquatic Exercise Class
Aquatic Exercise is taught at the Madison Swim
Academy located at the Kindred Hearts
Retirement Facility in Sun Prairie. The class,
“Gentle Water Exercise for Seniors,” is from
10:10 –11:00 a.m. and held in a warm 90
degree pool. The water‘s buoyancy and
resistance increases your range of motion. The
water offers your body support, to improve
flexibility, and to experience a full range of
motion. Aquatic exercise emphasizes flexibility,
balance, and coordination. It also builds
endurance and is a non-impact form of exercise.
The van can provide transportation Monday and
Friday mornings. Please sign up in advance.
Class prices are $5 per class or $45 for a 10class punch pass, including optional open swim
and use of a hot tub. You are welcome to join
this fitness class and receive the benefits of
warm water in a group setting. For additional
information on classes offered at Madison Swim
Academy call 608-630-9800.
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Pick ups
start at
9:30 a.m.
Monday & Friday: Aquatic Exercise
Madison Swim Academy at Kindred Hearts
Retirement Facility in Sun Prairie. No class on Friday,
November 28 due to Thanksgiving.
Tuesdays: Food Distribution and Local Clinics
November 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th
Wednesdays: In-Town shopping and Local Clinics
November 5th, 12th, 19th and
26th (and Bingo today)
Thursdays: Out of Town Shopping
November 6th
Walmart in Madison
November 13th
Hobby Lobby and Target, Madison
November 20th
East Towne, in Madison
Eligible riders are persons over the age of 60, or
persons with disabilities, who live in their own homes
or apartments. Service is provided Monday-Friday,
generally between 9:30 a.m.-1:00p.m.
Trips are provided to the Center for morning activities
and/or lunch, local shopping, out of town shopping,
and selected social activities.
In-Town Shopping can include: Pick N Save, Family
Dollar, Walgreens, Ace Hardware, Local Bank/Clinic/
Hair Appointments, or the Library.
Suggested Donation: $1 for lunch roundtrip; $2 for
in-town roundtrip
No one is denied service to nutrition sites or in-town
shopping due to inability to pay.
Out of Town Trips (must have a minimum of 4 people
riding the van for out of town trips)
Cost: $3 roundtrip
Van ride arrangements can be made by calling Jen at
the Center at 846-9469. Your contact information
may be shared with Transit Solutions, our partner in
this door-to-door service.
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Nutrition
Healthy Shopping
The next time you go food shopping, put these items in
your cart. They're great sources of fiber, which can cut
your LDL ("bad") cholesterol, is good for your digestion,
and helps you feel full (WebMD, LLC)
November 2014
Nutrition Education
Enjoy the fall bounty of fresh vegetables! Join
Nutrition Educator Martin Salas from Dane
County UW Extension Tuesday, November 18th
@ 11:30 a.m. to discuss ways to add fiber to
Apples, bananas, oranges, strawberries all have around your diet through vegetables. Taste a fiber-rich
3 to 4 grams of fiber. (Eat the apple peels -- that’s where recipe from this year’s fall harvest!
the most fiber is!)
Raspberries win the fiber race at 8 grams per cup.
Keep those recipes coming!
Exotic fruits are also good sources of fiber: A mango
Bring in your new ideas for the Senior Dining
has 5 grams, a persimmon has 6, and 1 cup of guava
Menu. Submit your favorite recipe and you may
has about 9.
have a chance to be published in one of our
Dark-colored vegetables. In general, the darker the
upcoming scoops! See Jen for details! This
color of the vegetable, the higher the fiber content.
month‘s recipe is from our own Linda Chappell.
Carrots, beets, and broccoli are fiber-rich. Collard
greens and Swiss chard have 4 grams of fiber per cup. Linda’s Rice Dish
Spinach also packs a punch at 7 grams of fiber per half- 1 lb. hamburger
cup. Artichokes are among the highest-fiber veggies, at ½ cup uncooked rice
10 grams for a medium-sized one.
2 cups chicken broth
Potatoes. Russet, red, and sweet potatoes all have at
Cooked vegetable (s) of your choice
least 3 grams of fiber in a medium-sized spud, if you
eat the skin and all.
Brown hamburger in skillet, then add 2 cups
Stock up on beans. Navy and white beans are the most broth, stir in vegetables and add rice. Cover and
fiber-rich, but all beans are fiber-packed. Any of these is cook until liquid is absorbed. Enjoy…
a good choice for your shopping cart: garbanzo, kidney,
lima, or pinto beans. They make great soups and
chilies, and are a flavorful addition to salads. Beans are
also high in protein, so if you’re cutting back on red
meat, they’re a healthy, filling substitute.
Include other legumes. Peas, soybeans (edamame),
and lentils are also high in fiber.
Check cereal labels. Most cereals have at least some
fiber content, but they’re not all created equal. Any
cereal with 5 or more grams of fiber per serving is a
good source.
Whole-grain breads. Seven-grain, dark rye, cracked
wheat, and pumpernickel breads are good choices.
Whole grains. Bulgur wheat, brown rice, wild rice, and
barley are all tasty substitutions for white rice.
Nuts and seeds. A handful of sunflower seeds,
pumpkin seeds, pistachios, or almonds gives you at
least 3 grams of fiber. They are also high in calories,
though, so make a little go a long way.
Popcorn. Three cups of air-popped popcorn have about
4 grams of fiber.
Try foods with fiber added. Milk and other dairy
products, and most juices, naturally have no or low
fiber. New products, however, are changing that
picture: Look for labels on orange juice, milk, and
yogurt that say fiber is added or “fiber fortified.”
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MONDAY
November Menu
TUESDAY
3
Chili
Toss Salad
Cottage Cheese
Corn Muffin
Banana
4
Cheesy Broccoli Soup
Ham on Rye
100% Juice
Blueberry Crisp
MO:
Bean/Meatless Chili
MO:
Cheese Sandwich
WEDNESDAY
5
Birthday Lunch
Herbed Chicken
Wild Rice Medley
Peas & Carrots
WW Bread
Peaches
Birthday Cake
MO: Tomato Basil Patty
10
Scalloped Potatoes
& Ham
Stewed Tomatoes
Wheat Bread
Lemon Bar
MO: Mac & Cheese
11
Chicken Parmesan
Pasta
Peas & Carrots
WW Bread
Peaches
Cream Pie
MO:
Meatless Spaghetti
12
Breakfast for
lunch
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Patty
Hash Browns
Biscuit
Orange Juice
Mixed Fruit
MO: Soy Sausage
17
Linda’s Rice Dish
Green Beans
Wheat Roll
Mixed Berries
Ice Cream
18
Breaded Fish
Red Skin Potato
Peas
Rye Bread
Brownie
19
Tomato Bisque Soup
Egg Salad Sandwich
3 Bean Salad
100% Juice
Cream Torte
MO: Soy Casserole
MO: Soy Burger
24
Roast Chicken &
gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Brussels Sprouts
Biscuit
Pears
25
Parmesan Tilapia
Cheesy Potatoes
Broccoli
Rye Bread
Ice Cream
26 Prize Lunch
Minestrone Soup
Roast Beef on a Bun
Applesauce
Gingerbread w/ topping
MO: Veg Lasagna
MO:
Tomato Basil Patty
MO: Cheese sandwich
MO: Cheese sandwich
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FRIDAY
THURSDAY
6
Stuffed Green
Pepper
Brown Rice Pilaf
Corn
Wheat Bread
Pie w/topping
MO:
Red Beans & Rice
13
Goulash
Italian Green Beans
French Bread
Blueberries
Frozen Yogurt
MO: Red Beans &
Rice
20
Holiday Lunch
Turkey & Gravy
Baked Sweet Potato
Corn O’Brien
Stuffing
Cranberry
Pumpkin Pie
MO: Soy Burger
27
CLOSED
7
Veteran’s Day
Lunch
Pot Roast
Mashed Potatoes
Squash
Wheat Roll
Cookie
MO: Soy Burger
14
Chicken Dumplings
Carrots
Strawberry Applesauce
Chocolate chip Cookie
MO: Mac & Cheese
21
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Mixed Vegetables
Garlic Bread
Fruit Cocktail
MO: Soy Crumbles
28
BLACK FRIDAY
CLOSED
MEALS - Lunch is offered Monday-Friday here at the center @ 11:30 a.m., or by home delivery (call Center for eligibility).
Reservations and cancellations for dining are to be made by 1:00 p.m. the day prior, (One week ahead for special event lunches)
by calling Jen (Nutrition Coordinator) @ 846-9469.
The suggested minimum donation for those of whom are age 60 years and older is $4.00 per meal, please only pay what you can afford.
Anyone under 60 is required to pay the full cost of the meal, $7.50 for meals at the center, and $7.75 for home delivered meals.
*M.O. (Meatless Option)
Menu Guidelines: Menus for the Dane County Senior Dining Centers are averaged over one month to meet one third of the Daily
Reference Intake for Adults. A menu analysis is available at most meal sites for you upon request. Ask for it from your site manager.
All menus are reviewed by Mary Browning, DTR. Your comments are welcome!
Case Management
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Election Day Tuesday November 4th
If you need transportation for election
day, please call Natalie or Roxane. We
have volunteer drivers available. Please
note, a photo ID is no longer needed for
this election.
November 2014
Medicare Part D: Annual Open
Enrollment
Due to the upcoming holidays, the Memory Café will
meet one week earlier on Friday November 21st.
Stay tuned for mailings and holiday changes for the
group.
Attention to those who have Medicare Part D!
The annual open enrollment period for anyone
who would like to change their Part D plan is
through December 7th. Case Managers Roxane
and Natalie can help find a plan that fits your
needs. Remember, to avoid penalties, everyone
in Medicare needs to be in some type
of prescription plan, whether it is SeniorCare,
through an employer, or a Part D plan. Feel free
to call us with questions about Part D or any
Medicare questions.
Energy Assistance
Inclement Weather Policy If the DeForest Area
A representative from Energy Services will be at the
Center on Wednesdays, November 12th, December
10th, as well as February 11th and April 8th, 2015.
between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. for Energy
Assistance applications. You may qualify for help
with your gas and/or your electric bills if your gross
income is at or below $2,096/ month for one person
and $2,741/month for two people. If you received
assistance last year and completed the application
sent in mid August, then no appointment is
necessary. Case Managers Roxane and Natalie can
help you with the application if you would like. Call
Energy Services for an appointment at 608-3330333, and mention you’d like to apply at our Center.
Appointments fill up quickly so sign up soon.
schools close due to extreme weather conditions,
home delivered meals, as well as the noontime
meal at the Center will be cancelled. No
transportation will be available, and all
programming will be cancelled as well.
Memory Café Holiday Updates
Discover the Difference
~ 1 & 2 Bedroom
Apartments
~ Heat, water & storage
included
~ Beautiful Community
Room
~ Planned social
activities
~ Elevator Service
~ Garages available
~ Small Pets Welcome
Call or Visit Today 608-846-7265
Affordable Housing for Seniors 55+
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Programs
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Your Library@Your Senior Center
Friday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. - Diamond Dragons Book Chat
Killing Kennedy by Bill O’Reilly
In January 1961, as the Cold War escalates, John F. Kennedy struggles with the growth of Communism,
while he learns the hardships of being president of the United States. Along the way he acquires a
number of formidable enemies, Khrushchev, Castro, and Alan Dulles, director of the CIA, as well as
organized crime elements. During a 1963 campaign trip to Texas, Kennedy is gunned down by an erratic
young drifter named Lee Harvey Oswald. The events leading up to the most notorious crime of the
twentieth century are almost as shocking as the assassination itself. Join library facilitator Jane Henze
for a discussion of this profoundly moving page-turner.
Fourth Tuesday Forum: Holiday Decoration Swap
Tuesday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m.
It’s time to start decorating for the holidays. Are you wishing for new decorations, but don’t want to spend
any money on them? Come to our holiday decoration swap! Here’s how it works: Bring a new or gently
used holiday decoration. For each decoration you bring, you can take one. We’ll have tables set up with
these categories: outdoor décor, ornaments, ribbon, wreaths, centerpieces, tree skirts, candles, lights
and miscellaneous. Enjoy some holiday refreshments and find some new treasures at this library
outreach program.
Seasonal Concert by Dr. Jeffrey Hollander
Save this Date!
Piano virtuoso Dr. Jeffrey Hollander will perform a
special Holiday concert, on Saturday, December 6th
at 2:00 p.m. at the DeForest Area Community and
Senior Center. Internationally acclaimed and
recognized, we feel very fortunate to welcome back
Dr. Hollander to perform for us as part of an annual
event. 1st National Bank is sponsoring this event.
See next month‘s Scoop for more details.
Deck the Halls on December 1st
Help get the Center in the holiday spirit! Trim the trees
and decorate most of the Center on Monday,
December 1st at 9:30 a.m. and the Community Room
at 12:00 p.m. If you would like to help, please contact
Sue. Everyone is welcome to join the fun.
Veteran Support Group
This support group will meet at the
DeForest Area Community and
Senior Center on Thursday,
November 20th from 10:30 a.m. —
11:30 a.m. This group is for veteran
socialization and support, as well as
for educational purposes on issues
affecting veterans. The camaraderie
and sharing are important and all
can be a resource to one another.
The group will be facilitated by a
Social Worker that is also a veteran.
Some meetings will have resource
handouts, as well as guest speakers.
If you are interested please contact
Sue.
Movie Time
Enjoy movies with our big screen and surround sound in the Community Room.
“Million Dollar Arm”—Friday November 14 12:00 p.m.
A sports agent stages an unconventional recruitment strategy to get talented Indian cricket
players to play Major League Baseball. 2014/124 minutes
Spot Light on You
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November 2014
Thank You For Your Generosity
Thank you for these
Monthly Sponsorships
Ted Arend
Marion K.
Memory Café – Lighthouse of
Sun Prairie
Marge Axelsen
Angie Kraemer
November Birthday Presents –
Brightstar, Madison
Kay Bowen
Jean Kiefer
Linda Chappell
Brenda Lockwood
Bob & Glenna Davis
Clara Mayr
Ruth Technology
Marian & Francis
Drake
James Melka
Liz Temple
Sally Moeller
Monica Tschanz
Wish List
Single serving half & half creamers
Wrapped variety of mini
chocolates
Bags for popcorn (medium sized)
Sweet n Low Sweetner
White inexpensive napkins
Zip-lock sandwich bags
Martha & Jim Ederer Gwen O’Brien
Alice Fay
Ursi Perkins
Marie Vent
Betty Vroman
Judy French
Sue Pongratz Fischer Diane Wangerin
Carol Hensen
Caroline Saley
Corrine Weidenbeck
Kathy Johnson
Rita Schelble
Jean Weisner
Thank you for your donation in memory of Trevor Brown.
Happy November
Birthday!
11/03 Kathryn Johnson
11/24 Dave Arndt
11/03 Harold Wetzel
11/24 Philys Clark
11/05 Frances Rademacher 11/24 Donna Slotten
11/08 Arthur Sheldon
11/24 Herman Tschanz
11/10 Clifford Roberts
11/27 William Murphy
11/12 Frank Genna
11/27 Joan Johnson
11/13 Essie Zorn
11/29 Helen Kaltenberg
11/14 Gordon Peterson
11/29 Lorraine Thompson
11/15 Shirley Kruse
11/30 Anthony Kirk
11/17 Charles Wilson
11/30 Carol Pederson
Birthday
Celebrations
Join us for lunch
to celebrate
birthdays each
month.
Contribution
guidelines and
the month’s
menu are on
page 5. Lunch
is served at
11:30, followed
by Bingo at
12:00. Please
call ahead for
reservations
and let us know
if you’d like your
birthday
acknowledged!
Prize Lunch Winners
Activity Basket
Doris Manthe
Candy Count (122)
Kathryn Disch (116)
Angie Polinsky (116)
Door Prize
Linda Chappell
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Volunteering
Gentle Reminder for
Home Delivery Meal Drivers
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Volunteer Spotlight — Liz Temple!
Some people enjoy baking
cookies and are good at it.
Mark your November calendars for a brief drivers
Others enjoy baking cakes
meeting for the 12th of November. Meeting starts
at 11:45 a.m. in the Activity Area which is in the Sun and are wonderfully creative
Room; See you there for 15 minutes or less.
in their decorating abilities to
produce works of art for
weddings and other special occasions. Some
A Warm Welcome to our Newest
people are simply born with the talent for baking.
Specialized Volunteer
This would describe our wonderful in-house baker
Steve Reigstad – Steve is certainly not a stranger
and volunteer, Liz Temple. Initially, Liz delivered
to volunteering at the Center. However, he is new
meals to the home bound. She was always eager
to spearheading the Zooniverse computer program
to help and soon became a café hostess and
here at the Center. Zooniverse is a citizen science
kitchen assistant. We needed a King’s Cake to
web portal owned and operated by the Citizen
celebrate Mardi Gras – again Liz stepped up to the
Science Alliance. The organization grew from the
plate. We soon added treat requests for events
original Galaxy Zoo project and now hosts dozens
of projects which allow volunteers to participate in
such as Caregiver Support Group, Days of Caring
scientific research. He is here once per month for
and the list goes on. Liz comes up with wonderful
now. Thanks for giving us your expertise in this
creations that are not only delicious but eye
interesting research computer site, Steve. Let’s
appealing as well. For every holiday she not only
hope interest spreads. Thanks for taking on
prepares a baked treat for the Center but also
another project.
remembers staff with surprises. The Center is
fortunate to not only have a wonderful volunteer
but also a creative and generous baker for all
occasions. We so appreciate all you do for the
Center, Liz. By the way, we forgot to mention that
whenever we need a person to fill in as a sub for
any reason, Liz is just a call away and happy to
come in and help out!
…where you actually GAIN the Freedom
to Enjoy your Independent Life style more!
Looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity?
Consider becoming a Peer Support Volunteer.
Spacious 1-2 Bedroom Units Available!
Free yourself from home maintenance & yard work.
We welcome new friends to our fun & active Community.
6800 Parkside Cr, Windsor (608)846-4640
Tours Mon-Fri. 10am-4pm www.theparksidevillage.com
Peer Support Volunteers are needed to provide
friendly home visits to older adults in the DeForest
area. No experience necessary and training is
provided. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity.
By providing social support to a homebound or
isolated, older adult, Peer Support Volunteers give
back to the community in a meaningful way.
To learn more about the Peer Support program,
please contact Lisa Karr at (608-846-9469) or
[email protected].
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Activities & Programs
November 2014
Yoga
Scratch Art Group
You are invited to attend this next session
Thursdays, November 13th through January 22nd
at 11:30 a.m. Katy Blum , CYT, RYT, will lead the
class. You will focus on the basics of yoga postures
while linking breath work with movement. In every
yoga class you will have ample opportunity to
increase healthy flexibility in both body and
mind. Join in for a guided yoga practice that is both
playful and peaceful; helping to deepen your
self-awareness, self-acceptance, strength, and
compassion. You will need to bring to class a yoga
mat, bottle of water, a towel and your own block or
strap if you have one. Please note schedule
changes due to the holidays. NO classes on
11/27, 12/25, and 1/1st. The cost for this 8-week
class is $40.00 and needs to be paid when you
pre-register with Sue.
Scratch Art classes are meeting on Wednesdays
from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. to work on their projects.
The group will meet weekly until December 17th,
giving each other artistic support. Also, Mary
Ringlestetter will join the group twice a month for
additional guidance. Come and go as you like to
socialize as you create your pictures. All are
welcome.
Red Hatter Chatter
On Sunday, November 16th the
DeForest Red Hatters will be attending
the Portage Area Community Theatre
production, "Oklahoma". We will meet
at the Center at 1:15 p.m. to
carpool. Our regular meeting will be at the Center
on Wednesday, November, 5th at 10:30 a.m. The
Red Hats will have their next business meeting,
Wednesday, November 5th at 10:30 a.m. at the
Center. New members are always welcome and
enjoy the fun!
Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold is starting a new session. Active older
adults who want camaraderie, excitement and
fitness as a regular part of their weekly schedule,
then Zumba Gold is the perfect fit. It’s a dance/
fitness class that feels friendly and most of all is
fun. Michele Skare, a certified Zumba Gold
instructor, will be leading this dance/ fitness class.
You do not have to know how to dance - just keep
moving, feel the music and have fun!
Wednesdays, 10:00—11:00 a.m. November 5th
through December 3rd. The cost for the 5-week
class is $25.00 and needs to be paid when you
pre-register with Sue.
Cribbage
Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. please join us for cribbage
at the Center. If you have a board please bring it
along in case we need more. This is yet another
opportunity to come and enjoy your Center.
Personal Emergency
Preparedness Kit presentation
Starting in November, Dane County’s
Department of Emergency
Management will be giving
presentations on personal emergency
preparedness at Senior Centers across the
county. They will be bringing approximately 20
“starter” personal emergency kits to help
attendees develop their own personal emergency
preparedness kit. Emergency Management’s
AmeriCorps worker Ryan Jensen will be giving
these presentations and helping attendees
identify personal items that should be placed in
these kits. Ryan will be presenting at the Center
on Tuesday, November 25th at 12:00 p.m.
“Half Hour Health”
on Cardiovascular Disease
This new monthly educational program will be
presented by UW Madison Pharmacy students
who belong to the Pho Chi Pharmacy Honor
Society and will meet on Tuesday, November 4th at
12:00 p.m. During this health talk, student
pharmacists will be going over risk factors for
cardiovascular disease and lifestyle modifications
that lower one’s risk for developing cardiovascular
disease. Given that cold season is rapidly
approaching, the students will also go over
appropriate cough and cold medications for
individuals with cardiovascular disease. There will
be an opportunity for questions.
Activities & Programs
The Scoop
Try an Audio Book Today!
Audio books are great to listen to when you’re:
taking a walk; cooking or doing dishes; folding
laundry; can’t sleep; driving or riding in a car;
too tired to read; gardening; sewing; knitting or
crocheting; or just want to relax. They are
perfect for those who have trouble reading print.
Listening to a book instead of reading it can be
a powerful experience. Many titles are now
available on CDs or cassettes at the Center. You
can borrow audio books simply by signing the
check-out sheet. Titles change monthly and
books can be checked out for about four weeks.
If you’ve never listened to an audio book before,
come in and select an author you like. The
books can be played on a CD or cassette player,
with or without headphones. Please contact
Jane at the DeForest Area Public Library at
846-5482 if you have any questions.
LINK-ages
Cards & Games Party
What blends National Honor
Society students, older adults,
cards, games, door prizes, and
refreshments? The answer is LINK-ages
sponsored Cards & Games Party which will be
held on Saturday November 8th at 1:00 p.m. at
the Center. National Honor Society students will
be mingling playing games, awarding door prizes
and serving refreshments. We hope you can
attend this entertaining and fun event.
“Best Shot Sharp Shooter” Winners
You voted and have chosen the following
2014 Photo Contest Winners:
People: Pam Schultz
Scenery & Landscapes: Ann McCredie
Animals – Pam Schultz
Flowers and Plants - Pam Schultz
Thank you to all of that
participated in this year’s photo
contest.
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Monthly Activity Drawing
Win a prize for participating in Activities!
Each time you participate in an activity at the Center,
be sure to fill out an entry form to win that month‘s
fantastic Activity Basket. Enter one form per activity
per day; in other words the more you do at the
Center, the better your chances of winning! For
example, if you come in to use the computers and to
play Euchre, you have just doubled your chances of
taking home the monthly ―basket of goodies! Only
special/holiday lunches count as an activity and you
are only able to win one basket per year. We pick the
lucky winner on the last Thursday of each month at
―Prize Lunch. You do not have to be present to win,
but if you eat lunch that day, you become eligible to
win a door prize too! Come see us more at the
Center!
Chess Club
Do you like to play Chess? Please join us every
Friday at 1:00 p.m. to play a few games of chess.
If you have a chess board, please bring it along!
Please contact Sue if you have any questions.
8-Ball Pool Tournament
On Wednesday, December 3rd the Center
is holding an 8-Ball Pool Tournament
beginning at 9:00 a.m. The entry fee to
compete is $5 per person with 100%
payback to the top three finishers. The
tournament is double elimination – exact format
determined by the number of entries. Bulls eye rules
will apply. If you have any questions, please call Sue
at the Center.
8-Ball Pool Tournaments Results
Everyone had a great time at the 8-Ball Pool
Tournament on October 15th. Thank you to the
individuals who participated and congratulations to
the winners!
1st Place - Ray Beuler & Duane Zweifel
2nd Place – Dean Tessnar & Dean Olson
3rd Place – Don Taylor & Doris Stickler
Trips
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Badger Tour and Travel Program
Let Badger Tours handle the details and you can
simply enjoy trips in a comfortable coach bus.
Please contact Sue for additional information.
Extended Travel
November 2014
2015 Badger Tour & Travel Bus Trips
February
A Talent for Murder”– Beloit
March
LaVerne & Shirley
April
Going Greek in Chicago
May
Polish Milwaukee
June
Maggie Mae & the Barn Dance
July
Fantastic Fond du Lac
August
Titletown During Training
September
Stars of Walworth County
October
Dig Chicago
November
Holiday Stocking Stuffer
Find informative brochures at the Center or talk with Sue.
Collette Travels: Australia: A Taste of the South Pacific March 15-27, 2015
13 days touring Australia and Fiji. Enjoy exciting endeavors at Cairns, Tapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park,
Great Barrier Reef, Hartley’s Crocodile Farm, Sydney, Sydney Opera House, and Sydney Harbour Cruise.
Prices start at $4,499.00.
Collette Travels: US Pacific Northwest & California October 4-11, 2015
8 days visiting Seattle, Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, Portland, Columbia River Gorge, Portland Spirit
Cruise, Newport, Bandon State Natural Area, Redwood National Park, Eureka, Avenue of the Giants, and
San Francisco. Prices start at $2,649.00 .
Mayflower Travels: Branson Nostalgia! Departs May 11 2015, 4 days
Head to Missouri for a nostalgic experience! Over 4 days, enjoy a variety of
activities featuring memorable times of the past. Relax for a cruise aboard the
Lake Queen replica riverboat. Tap your feet and get into the groove at the “#1
Hits of the 60s” show. Imagine yourself in cars featured in movies and
television at the Celebrity Car Museum. Like Elvis? You will not be disappointed
with the “Joseph Hall’s Elvis Rock ‘N’ Remember Tribute.” “Hammer’s
Unbelievable Variety will surely entertain you and your friends. In addition to
these fun filled activities, 3 dinners and 3 breakfasts are included.
Mayflower
Travel Show
Learn about the
2015 Mayflower
travel trips.
November 18th at
12:00 p.m.
Mayflower Travels: The Legendary Blue Danube River Cruise
Departs April 29, 2015, 11 days
In Budapest, Hungary, board the “MS Amadeus Elegant.” This trip includes 23 meals and English
speaking local guides for shore excursions. Follow the river to Slovakia, Austria, Germany and the Czech
Republic. Enjoy panoramic city tours. Optional evening excursions in the various cities are offered as well.
The cruise ends in one of Germany’s oldest cities, Passau. While there, see the breathtaking Baroque
Cathedral of St. Stephen, which contains the largest pipe organ in the world. Travel by coach to the Czech
Republic and spend 2 days in Prague, including a castle tour.
The Scoop
Evenings & Weekends
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Evening & Weekend Groups
For information about using the Center for
your evening or weekend event, please
contact Nancy or Cindy at 846-9469,
extension 233. Please leave your name,
phone number, and a brief message and
staff will return your call.

Networking Navigators meet for a business
meeting every Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. Visitors
welcome. For information contact
Peg Shannon at 834-3206.

American Legion Post #348 meets on
Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. For
information contact Bill Ridgely at 846-2823.

American Legion Auxiliary meets on
Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00p.m. For
information contact Darlene Scafe at
846-8826.

Weight Watchers meet every Tuesday at 5:30
p.m. Please call Weight Watchers toll-free
1-800-651-6000 to get information.

Diamond Squares Dance on Sunday,
November 16th from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
For information contact June Myklebust
at 846-9104.

Parks & Recreation classes meet in
November, as listed below. For additional
information on these classes, contact Village
Recreation Coordinator Sam Rodriguez at
846-6751.
WinterFest Celebration at the Center
The community wide WinterFest celebration will be
held on Saturday, December 6th
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Cinnamon rolls with Santa Sponsored by Settlers Bank
10 - 11:30 a.m. Bingo, by the National Honor Society
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Jeffery Hollander, Piano Concert
and reception—Sponsored by 1st National Bank
Youth Dance—Mondays at 4:30 p.m.
Veteran’s Day Program at the DeForest High
Yoga - Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m.
School/Center Veteran’s Day Celebration, Friday,
November 7th at 10:00 a.m.
DeForest High School Fall Play
“Noises Off” – Senior Citizen preview day,
Wednesday, November 5th at 4:30 p.m.
Insanity Class - Thursdays at 6:00 p.m.

DAS Advisory Committee Meeting, November
11th and 19th at 6:00 p.m.
Commission & Board
Commission Meeting
The DeForest Area Joint Community Center Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 11th at 4:00
p.m. at the Center. The agenda will be posted at the Center.
DeForest Area Joint Community Center Commission
Jason Kramar, President; Bruce Stravinski, Vice President; Lonnie Breggeman, Secretary; Connie
Tenjum, Treasurer. Commissioners: Marian Drake; Jane Henze; Jim Johnston; Myra Josephson; and
Robert Pulvermacher.
DeForest Half Century Club, Inc.
Bruce Stravinski, President; Jason Kramar, Vice President; Lonnie Breggeman, Secretary; Connie
Tenjum, Treasurer. Directors: Marian Drake; Jane Henze; Jim Johnston; and Robert Pulvermacher.
DeForest Area Community and Senior Center
505 North Main Street
DeForest, WI 53532
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in your will.
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Phone: 608-846-9469 Fax: 608-846-2621
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