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A Publication of the DeForest Area Community and Senior Center
The Scoop
Volume 42 Issue 12
December 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
Special Events coming to the Center in December!
Holiday Concert by Dr. Jeffrey Hollander
Saturday, December 6th
Please join us on Saturday, December 6th at 2:00
p.m. when the Center welcomes internationally
acclaimed and recognized virtuoso pianist Dr.
Jeffrey Hollander to perform a special Christmas
concert, “Magical Christmas”, for community
members. Dr. Hollander will perform on the historic
Steinway grand piano that he and his wife Elaine
Erickson-Hollander acquired from Dr. Hollander’s mentor, legendary concert
pianist Gyorgy Sandor, and later donated to the Center. Dr. Hollander’s
performance will include classical music and holiday requests that will
highlight this beautiful instrument. A dessert and coffee reception,
sponsored by 1st National Bank, will be held following the performance.
Please join us for this inspirational musical performance.
Holiday Celebration at the Center
Friday, December 19
You are invited to join us on Friday, December 19 for
lunch at 11:30 a.m. for the Center’s Holiday Party.
At 12:00 p.m. there will be entertainment by Greg
Matysik, who will perform traditional, folk, popular
Irish standards, as well as original music on his
acoustic guitar, mandolin, and harmonica. Greg loves
taking requests and enjoys involving the audience in
his performance which will leave you singing and
reminiscing! Donations to offset program costs are
appreciated. Please reserve your meal a week in advance (see page 5
for our menu and contribution guidelines). Transportation to and from
the Center is available. Call Jen at 846-9469 for more information. We
look forward to sharing this day with you!
Support…………………...………11
Activities..........................12-13
DeForest Middle School Choir Performance
Travel....................................14
Tuesday, December 16
The DeForest Middle School 6th Grade Choir will perform on December 16
at 11:00 a.m. at the Center. They will perform a short program of seasonal
music for your listening pleasure.
Evenings/Weekends...........15
Contact Information............16
Services
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Case Management 

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.
Transportation -
Congregate Lunch 

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.
Home Delivered Meals 
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.
Van transport is available to the
Center, aquatic exercise, in-town
shopping, and other selected
locations; see van guidelines and Sharing Closet schedule on page 3. Call Jen, at
 The Sharing Closet is
the center to reserve a seat.
located to the left of the
 RSVP provides rides for persons
fireplace in the Fireplace Room.
over 60 years of age, for medical
Please feel free to share by
and medically-related
giving what you do not use or
appointments in Dane County on
receiving what you can use.
a donation basis. Call the center
Please bring donated items to
5 days in advance to leave a
the front desk.
message for ride coordination.
Adaptive Equipment (extension 233)
 Medical equipment
including wheelchairs,
Health Screening walkers, toilet risers, and
 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in
reachers is available for loan
December. Walk-ins welcome.
to area residents.
$1 cost share for a blood sugar
 Please call Natalie or
test; no cost for blood pressure
Roxane, to schedule a
checks.
time to come in.

December 2014
Fingernail & Foot Care 

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, December 11th
and 18th, $28 fee.
Library 

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 
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
December Van Schedule
Page 3
Pick ups
start at
9:30 a.m.
Monday & Friday: Aquatic Exercise
Madison Swim Academy at Kindred Hearts
Retirement Facility in Sun Prairie. (no classes on
December 22nd, 26th, 28th and January 2nd)
Tuesdays: Food Distribution and Local Clinics
December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th (and Bingo
on the 30th)
Wednesdays: In-Town shopping and Local Clinics
December 3rd, 10th, 17th
(No trips on December 24th or 31st)
Thursdays: Out of Town Shopping
December 4th—Walmart, Sun Prairie
December 11th—Hobby Lobby and Target, Madison
December 18th—East Town, Madison
(No trips on December 25th)
Signature Monuments
In Home consultations for Deforest Families

Upright Cemetery Headstones

Flush Markers/Grass Markers

Bevel Headstones

Slant Headstones

All sizes & shapes of granite and
bronze memorials
Signature Monuments
484 Dahl Drive, Deforest WI
608-333-1238
[email protected]
www.southernwisconsinmonuments.com
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 Education
Happy holidays from Dane County UW
Extension! This month, we will continue our
fiber journey by talking about beans. Please
join nutrition educator Martin Salas from Dane
County UW Extension Tuesday, 12/16 at
11:30 a.m. as we talk about “the big bean”.
Need a holiday gift idea? Invite a senior for
lunch “On You!”
We would like to encourage you to invite a
friend or relative to lunch at the center! Gift
certificates are available at the suggested
contribution amount of $4.00 for those 60 or
over. Meals are available at the full cost of
$7.50 for those under 60.
Gift certificates may be used for any weekday
meal, including parties and special events at
the center. They may also be used at other
Dane County senior dining sites. See Jen for
details!
Nutrition
December 2014
Winter Safety Tips
Be Aware of the Increased Risk for Falls
While snow-covered trees and rooftops can be
beautiful sights, with ice coating stairs, sidewalks, and
driveways, winter also brings with it more fall risks. And
it’s not just the ice. Frost can be slippery when it
settles on grass or concrete, and wet boots can make
floors slippery. Because it gets dark earlier, seniors
with limited vision may have a harder time seeing
steps and obstacles in the early evening. In addition to
being aware of your surroundings and taking extra
care, you should also wear shoes with nonskid soles
and use hand rails when possible.
Know Your Abilities, and Limit Outdoor Activity As
Necessary
It’s a great idea to put down road salt, sand, or other
products to melt ice and offer traction on sidewalks
and steps. In some climates, though, that’s simply not
enough. If you live in an area where snow shoveling is
a necessary chore, you may want to consider investing
in a snow blower or hiring someone to do the task for
you. Not only is there a risk of falling while shoveling, it
can also increase the risk of heart attacks. Cold
weather constricts blood vessels, while the strenuous
work increases heart rate. The same is true when
working or exercising outdoors during winter.
Take Action to Stay Warm
If you have to go out, dress in warm layers and wear a
hat, gloves, thick socks, and boots. Cover your mouth
with a scarf. When you are at home, check the
temperature regularly to ensure your heating system is
working properly. Seniors are naturally at an increased
risk for hypothermia, according to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention. As you age, your
metabolism slows, and you make less body heat than
you did when you were younger. In addition, some
medications and medical conditions, including
arthritis, strokes, and Parkinson’s disease, can also
increase your vulnerability to the cold.
Be Prepared for Power Outages
More power outages occur during the winter than
during any other season. Ice, wind, and snow knock
down trees, which in turn can knock down power lines.
Being prepared for an outage is the best defense. The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer a
winter weather checklist to make sure you have
everything you need during a winter weather
emergency. If the power does go out and you don’t
have a backup heat source, put on several layers of
clothing and contact a friend or family member who
can help you relocate somewhere warmer.
December Menu
The Scoop
Monday
Wednesday
Tuesday
1
2
3
Hawaiian Meatballs
Hamburger Casserole
Brown Rice Pilaf
Green Bean Almandine
Wheat Bread
Mixed Vegetables
Biscuit
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Thursday
Friday
4
5
Norwegian White Fish
Lasagna
Beef Stew
Baked Potato
Sour Cream
Italian Beans
French Bread
Spinach Salad
BP Biscuit
Beets
Fruit Medley
Fruit Cocktail
Rye Bread
Birthday Cake
Bread Pudding
Pudding
MO: Veg Lasagna
MO: Mac & Cheese
Birthday Lunch
Ambrosia
Tropical Fruit
MO: Soy Meatballs
MO: Soy crumbles
8
9
MO: Veg. Chili
10
11
12
Stuffed Chicken w/Broccoli
Swedish Meatballs
Cabbage Rolls
Veg. Beef Soup
Beef Stroganoff
Wild Rice Mix
Baby carrots
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Rice
Stewed Tomatoes
Cheese Sandwich
Toss Salad
Noodles
Peas & Onions
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Mandarin Oranges
Wheat Roll
Cherry Crisp
Blushing Pears
Tropical Fruit
Apple Pie
Pineapple
Cookie
Jell-O
MO: Veg. Patty
15
MO: Soy Meatballs
16
MO: Veg Lasagna
17
MO: No meat soup
18
MO: Soy Crumbles
Meatloaf
Smoked Sausage
Swiss Steak
Pork Loin/Gravy
Stuffed Chicken
Au gratin Potatoes
Green Beans
Sweet/sour Cabbage
New Potatoes
Mashed Potato
Peas & Carrots
Cubed Potatoes
Beets
Baked Potato
Dinner Roll
Rye Bread
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Dinner Roll
Jell-O/Cottage Cheese
Applesauce
Mandarin Oranges
Baked Apple
Cherry Cheesecake
MO: Veg. Lasagna
MO: Veg Sausage
MO: Soy Burger
MO: Veg Lasagna
22
23
24
25
MO: Veg. Patty
26
Chicken Parmesan
Stuffed Green Pepper
Pasta
Squash
Brown Rice Pilaf
Corn
Bread
Wheat Bread
Corn Muffin
Strawberries
Pie w/topping
Applesauce
CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS DAY
CLOSED
CLOSED
19 HOLIDAY
Green Bean Almandine
Chili
Toss Salad
Cottage Cheese
Cheesecake
MO: Meatless Spaghetti
29
MO: Red Beans & Rice
Chicken Dumplings
Pot Roast
Carrots
Strawberry Applesauce
Mashed Potatoes
Ice Cream or Sherbet
Wheat Roll
MO: Mac & Cheese
Cookie
MO: Soy Burger
30 Prize
Lunch
MO: Bean Chili
31
NEW YEARS EVE
CLOSED
Notes: *M.O. (Meatless Option)
Squash
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.
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
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Case Management
December 2014
Medicare Part D
2015 Social Security Award Letters
If you receive Social Security benefits, you will
soon receive a mailing explaining the amount of
money you will receive each month for the year
2015. It is important to save this mailing as it will
be used for various things such as tax time/
homestead tax credit, energy assistance,
Foodshare, etc. This document is the only way to
prove your income. Talk with Natalie or Roxane if
you have questions about what this may look like.
Attention to those who have Medicare Part
D! Are you happy with your current prescription
coverage? The annual open enrollment period
for anyone who would like to change their Part D
plan runs through December 7th. Case
Managers Roxane and Natalie can help enter
your current prescriptions to find a plan that fits
your needs. Remember that to avoid
penalties, everyone in Medicare needs to be
enrolled 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.
Please take note: there may be some changes
to last year’s plans. Watch your mail from your
Part D company and bring in anything you want
Roxane or Natalie to look at.
Energy Assistance
A representative from Energy Services will be at the Center on Wednesdays, 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, 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 608-333-0333,
and mention you’d like to apply at our Center. Appointments fill up quickly so sign up soon.
Make Sure You Get The Scoop in 2015
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Your Library@Your Senior Center
Friday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m. - Diamond Dragons Book Chat
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Written by one of England's greatest novelists, A Christmas Carol is a story that
continues to delight readers and rekindle thoughts of charity and goodwill. With its characters exhibiting
many qualities often ascribed to Charles Dickens himself, the tale relates Ebenezer Scrooge’s
encounters with a series of spectral visitors. Journeying with them through past, present, and future,
Scrooge is transformed from an insensitive miser to a generous, warm-hearted, and caring human being.
Join library facilitator, Jane Henze, for this classic story.
Fourth Tuesday Forum: The Gift of Dance with ULDC Performance Team
Tuesday, December 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a morning with ULDC dancers and staff. You will be
entertained by some of their youngest dancers and the ULDC Performance Team. You will
also have a chance to show off your own dance moves at this library outreach program.
Holiday Food Drive
Holiday Gifts, Cards, and Senior Dining
Site Gift Certificates The holidays will be
here before you know it! You can save time
and money by visiting the Center for handcrafted gifts and homemade cards and your
donations for these items benefit the Center.
You can also get gift certificates for our noon
meal which is a great gift for that senior who
has everything! Call the Center for more
information.
Non-perishable food items may be
brought to the front desk of the Center
until December 16 to be donated to our
local Food Pantry. In addition to canned
or boxed food items, there is always a
need for diapers sizes 3, 4, & 5.
Save the Date—LINK-ages Breakfast
Saturday, January 17 at 9:00 a.m. for breakfast. There
is no charge for this event Reservations are
recommended, please sign up at the Center or call
846-9469 to sign up.
Movie Time
Enjoy movies at 12:00 PM on our big screen and surround sound in the Community Room.
December 5th, Maleficent
A vengeful fairy is driven to curse an infant princess, only to discover that the child may be the one
person who can restore peace to their troubled land. 1:36
December 12th Miracle on 34th Street
The story takes place between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day in New York City, and
focuses on the impact of a department store Santa Claus who claims to be the real Santa.
The film has become a perennial Christmas favorite. 1:36
December 26th, Dolphin Tale 2
The caretakers of a wounded dolphin must help her before they lose her to another
facility. 1:47
Spot Light on You
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“Gratitude is the music of the heart”
The Center is deeply grateful for
the generous support given by
volunteers, donors and businesses
and organizations throughout the
year. Your gifts of time and money
helps to provide essential services
to members in our community.
December 2014
Thank you for these Monthly
Sponsorships
Memory Café – Lighthouse of Sun Prairie
December Birthday Presents – Parkside
Assisted Living
Thank You For Your Generosity
Happy December Birthday!
12/01 Edna Nicholls
12/14 Ruth Auringer
12/01 Richard Olsen
12/14 June Chadwick
12/02 Ruby Schmidt
12/14 Ted Rortvedt
After School Club,
DAMS
Joleene Hewitt
Ted Arend
Diane Mayr
Ruth Auringer
Joyce Mihlbauer
Yvone Ashen
Sally Moeller
Linda Chappell
Alice Noltemeyer
Dolores Coyle
Deana Peterson
Jim Ederer
Joanne & Don Quam
Susan Landes
12/05 Lawrence Spahn
12/17 Joseph Beck
12/05 Marion Trieloff
12/17 Mildred Herring
Judy French
Wanda Sokolowski
12/05 Jane Rouleau
12/18 Annis Casetta
Liz Graves
Hirum Shaw
12/07 Al Jones
12/18 Christopher Hauge
12/07 Beatrice Roberts
12/21 Charles
Whitehouse
12/08 Jerry Olson
12/26 Patricia Abel
12/09 Mark Snell
12/27 Ann McCredie
Activity Basket
Audrey Larsen
Candy Count (99)
Marie Vent (99)
12/10 Cheryl Robinson
12/27 Hirum Shaw
12/10 Mary Ann
Whitehouse
Prize Lunch Winners
12/31 Randy Hanson
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!
Door Prize
Audrey Larsen
Wish List
Cube boxes of Kleenex
Medium sized bags for popcorn
White inexpensive napkins
Bingo prizes
The Scoop
Volunteering
Holiday Welcome to our Newest Volunteers
Jim Black – Jim is a newly retired high school
teacher and chemist. He is also experienced in
computer programming and instruction. He has
shared his expertise in volunteering with RSVP and
is now eager to share computer skills with us here
at the Center. Thanks, Jim, for helping to make
many of us computer savvy. Welcome!
Keiko Bucher – Keiko is a lovely woman who wants
to get involved in the community. She has a wealth
of experience in customer service and enjoys being
around people. She has many areas of interest to
serve at the Center and plans to begin delivering
meals to the homebound as a starter. Welcome,
Keiko, to our volunteer team!
Julie Geib – Julie is an energetic young woman who
is Resident Care Director for Sylvan Crossings in
Waunakee. What a better way to get to know
people in the community than to deliver meals. She
is a busy gal working full time but is to be
commended for spending her lunch hour to deliver
meals! Thank you, Julie, for being an inspiration.
Welcome!
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to Enjoy your Independent Life style more!
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
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Clarification for RSVP Escort Requests
Rides are available for medical and medically
related appointments through the RSVP
program. A minimum of 3 business days
advance notice is required. When you call in,
please tell the receptionist that you would like to
schedule an RSVP ride. You will be transferred
to an extension where you will hear a recording
instructing you to leave your name, phone
number, destination and most importantly the
date you will need your ride. A staff person will
call in the late afternoon after 3:30 p.m. to
confirm your request and to gather more
information. (Friday requests will be called on
Monday) Scheduling all requests happens
weekly. Your driver will call the evening before
your ride to discuss logistics of your ride and any
other information that needs to be shared.
Congratulations to Marie Vent
Marie Vent was recognized at the
October 24th RSVP of Dane County
Annual Volunteer Appreciation
Event by becoming a member of
RSVP President’s Lifetime
Achievement Award Winners 4,000 Hours Club.
Marie has donated 4,108 hours to date. Marie
is our meticulous greeting card designer. With
over 4,000 hours of card-making, that’s a lot of
cards! Thank you, Marie, for sharing your
wonderful talents!
Looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity?
Consider becoming a Peer Support Volunteer.
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].
Activities & Programs
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ZUMBA
Gold!
December 2014
Start 2015 right by joining the upcoming ZUMBA Gold classes, Wednesdays
at 10:00 a.m. January 7th through February 25. Enjoy working out in a party
like atmosphere with zesty Latin music like salsa, meringue, cumbia, and
reggae. This dance and fitness class is friendly, fun and geared for the
active older adult. Michele Skare, a certified ZUMBA Gold instructor, will be
leading the class. You do not have to know how to dance, simply keep
moving, feel the music, and have fun! Please pre-register with Sue, $40.00
for the 8 week session.
Mah jongg
Scratch Art Group
Scratch Art classes meet again on Wednesdays
from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. to work on their
individual projects. The group will meet weekly
until December 17th and participants are
helping and giving each other artistic support.
If you are not able to make it every week, that
is fine. If you would like to join this group and
socialize as you create your pictures, you just
need to show up at the class.
We are calling for all interested Mah jongg players!
There is an interest to start playing Mah jongg at
The Center, which will meet on Tuesday, December
16th at 12:30 p.m. Mah jongg( Mah-Jawng) is a
game of strategy that has been played in China for
centuries. It is played with 3 to 4 players. It is
played with tiles and you must have 13 tiles at one
time during the match. You win when all 13 tiles
match a hand on the card. Please contact Sue at
the Center if this time will not work, but are
interested in joining the group.
Deck the Halls
Monday, December 1st
Help get the Center into the
holiday spirit! Trim the trees and decorate 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.
Care of Exercise Equipment
To help better serve you, please bring
non-street shoes to use on exercise
equipment. Thank you!
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
Affor dab le Hous in g for Se niors 55 +
Join the Knit Wits!
This group is for individuals who
crochet, latch hook, weave, etc. and
allows a time to share ideas and
knowledge or to just socialize. Bring
your own yarn and needles to
connect with the Knit Wits on the
second and fourth Wednesday of
each month. The group meets in
front of the Fireplace in the Fireplace Room at
12:30 p.m. If you have questions about this
activity, please contact Sue.
Roundabouts: How to Deal with Them;
They are Here to Stay
More roundabouts by DeForest have opened.
Learn how roundabouts are designed and become
more comfortable when your route takes you to a
roundabout. This is a great opportunity to learn how
to drive through the roundabouts in the Windsor
and DeForest area. This presentation will take
place on Tuesday, December 9th at 12:00 p.m. at
the Center. Robert Lex from the Wisconsin
Department of Transportation will be presenting.
Activities & Programs
The Scoop
Inclement Weather Policy
It’s that time of year again!....
If the DeForest Area 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. School closings are
announced on all the major networks and most
radio stations.
The Center may also be closed for all or part of
the day at the discretion of the Executive
Director. If the Center does close for the day,
the telephone message will be updated. When
in doubt, always call the Center to confirm
before attempting to head out.
If you have any questions regarding this policy,
please call the Center at 846-9469.
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Technology Time with J.T.
Join high school intern J.T. Mueller and learn
more about IPads and other technology. J.T. will
be teaching and answering questions on Friday
December 12th at 1:30 p.m. and Monday
December 29th at 10:00 a.m. The center has a
nook tablet available to checkout for up to two
weeks and also 2 iPads available for use at the
center. If you have your own device, you can bring
it in and J.T. may be able to help you. Please join
him to get more knowledge on any technology you
might have questions about.
Red Hatter Chatter
The DeForest Red Hatters next
meeting is Wednesday, December 3
at the DeForest Area Community and
Senior Center. Following the meeting we will go
to the Rodeside Grill for our holiday party. New
members are always welcome and enjoy the fun!
- Queen Mother - Karen Laufenberg
Computer Assistance
Carolyn Becker will be available on Thursday,
December 11 at 10:00 a.m. and Jim Black will
help on Monday, December 15
at 1:00 p.m. to answer questions
about computers. Come in and
learn more about what
computers can do for you!
Gift Wrapping
A volunteer will be at the Center on Thursday,
December 18 between 9:15 and 11:45 a.m. to
wrap your holiday gifts at no cost. We will supply
the paper, bows, and tags so all you have to do is
bring in your packages. Make your holiday easier
and take advantage of this great service.
Yoga
8-Ball Pool Tournament
On Wednesday, December 3rd
the Center is holding an 8Ball 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.
Join Katy Blum, certified yoga
teacher, for an energizing yoga flow
class. You will focus on the basics of
yoga postures while linking breath work with
movement. Increase your healthy flexibility in
both body and mind while participating in 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 (limited
number of mats at the Center), water bottle, a
towel and your own block or strap if you have one.
January 15 through March 5th. Please preregister with Sue, the class is $40.00 for 8 weeks.
Trips
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December 2014
2015 Badger Tour & Travel Bus Trips
“A Talent for Murder”
Sunday, February 8th, Beloit, $87
Saturday, March 21st
Laverne & Shirley, $103
Enjoy a suspenseful drama featuring
an internationally successful mystery
novelist whose relatives wouldn’t
mind killing her to get their hands on
her extensive art collection. Come
along for the ride and enjoy the plot
twists as found in every great murdermystery.
A buffet lunch featuring two pasta
entrees, vegetable, salad, cookies
and non-alcoholic beverage is
included prior to the performance at
Domenico’s Italian Ristorante.
Thursday, April 9th
Going Greek in Chicago, $107
Wednesday, May 6th
Polish Milwaukee, $107
Thursday, June 4th
Maggie Mae & Barn Dance, $97
Tuesday, July 14th
Fantastic Fond du Lac, $87
Thursday, August 13th
Title Town During Training, $97
Thursday, September 17th Stars of Walworth County, $87
Wednesday, October 7th
Dig Chicago, $113
Friday, October 16th
The Glass Pumpkin ,$97
Friday, November 20th
Holiday Stocking Stuffer, $87
RSVP by December 19th!
Please contact Sue for
additional information.
Extended Travel
Find informative brochures at the Center or talk with Sue for more information
Plantation Paradise February 28th-March 2015
Enjoy an extended bus trip to Louisiana to spend four nights in the cabins at the Nottoway Plantation. A
highlight will surely be the Swamp Stomp at the plantation with a downhome Cajun feast. Day trips
include scenic drives across rivers and swamps to Lafayette, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge to enjoy
“Jungle Gardens,” the French Quarter, the State Capital and much more. The trip includes pick up at
your home and 13 meals. Single Occupancy, $1399, double $1139.
Deadwood August 23-28th
Join friends for a trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota including visits to Mount Rushmore, the
Badlands, Wall Drug as well as Custer National Park. Enjoy an Evening Lighting Ceremony at Mount
Rushmore. Three nights will be spent at the Silverado-Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex with
S15 free play and $15 match play. Two nights at Royal River include an added bonus of free evening
buffet and $25 free slot play on your club card on both day one and five. Single occupancy $719,
double $599.
Mayflower Travels
Collette Travels
Branson Nostalgia! May 11-15th 2015
Australia: A Taste of the South Pacific
March 15-27, 2015
The Legendary Blue Danube River
Cruise, April 29, 2015, 11 days
Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Germany and
the Czech Republic
US Pacific Northwest & California
October 4-11, 2015
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Evenings & Weekends
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Evening & Weekend Groups
 Networking Navigators meet for a business
meeting every Tuesday at 7:45 a.m. Visitors
are always welcome. For information
contact Peg Shannon at 834-3206.
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.
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
 American Legion Post #348 meets on
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 at 7:00p.m. For
information contact Bill Ridgely 846-2823
 American Legion Auxiliary meets on
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
For information contact Darlene Scafe at 8468826.
 Weight Watchers meet every Tuesday at 5:30
p.m. Please call Weight Watchers toll-free
at 1-800-651-6000 to get information.
 Diamond Squares Dance on Sunday, Dec. 21,
2014 from 2:00—4:30 p.m. For
information contact June Myklebust at 8469104.
 Parks & Recreation classes meet in December
as listed below. For additional information
on these classes, contact Village Recreation
Coordinator Nicole Moll at 846-6751.
Yoga – Wednesday- 5:45 p.m.
Insanity-Thursday- 6:00 p.m.
Commission & Board
Commission Meeting
The DeForest Area Joint Community Center Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 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
Please consider remembering the Center
in your will.
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505 North Main Street, DeForest, Wisconsin 53532
Phone: 608-846-9469 Fax: 608-846-2621
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