MOUNT HOREB AREA SENIOR NEWS

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1 MOUNT HOREB AREA SENIOR NEWS SOUTHWEST DANE OUTREACH NUTRITION JANUARY 2019 EDITION CONTACT US Mount Horeb Senior Center 107 North Grove Street Mount Horeb, WI Telephone: Hours:... 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (M-F) swdaneoutreach@mounthorebwi.info Director:... Lynn Forshaug Case Manager: Mary Kay Sutter Nutrition Manager:... Maggie Milcarek INSIDE THIS ISSUE Events... Pg #1 Menu... Pg #2 Nutrition... Pg #3 Notes... Pg #4 Activities... Pg #5 Wellness... Pg #6 Supportive Services... Pg #7 Word Find... Pg #8 MISSION STATEMENT: This agency supports and assists Seniors (60+) and their families by providing programs and services that promote well being, independence, and involvement in their community. JANUARY EVENTS 1st Senior Center Closed 7th-Helping Hands 9:30am 8th Movie Marcus Theatres 8:30 am. Caregiver Support Group 1:00 Art of Massage 1:00 pm By Appt. 10th-Shopping trip to Dodgeville 9:30. Memory Café 1:00 pm Cooking Group 1:00. 14th-Wood Sign Painting 1:00 pm by Girl Scout Troop RSVP to Senior Center by January 7th. 17th-Lunch Outing Macker Backer Black Earth Leaving 10:30 am 21st Helping Hands 9:30 24th Shopping Trip to Dodgeville 25th Bingo 12:30 Sponsored By Bright Star Home Health Aging. 28th-Card Making 1:00 pm Contact Stacy Baum by January 21st FYI Most seniors have received their new Medicare cards. If you have not received your card yet, you can call Medicare at The card will be sent out within two weeks. Thank You To The Mount Horeb Community Foundation for the $1, grant for our monthly newsletter. Thanks to those who donated Bingo and door prizes, produce and stamps. Thank you to the Farmers Bank, the State Bank of Cross Plains, the Mound City Bank, BMO Harris Bank and the Lions Club for sponsoring Birthday Cakes for the Mount Horeb Senior Center. Wish List- stamps, paper towels, plastic forks, spoons and copy machine.

2 JANUARY 2019 MENU Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday VO - Vegetarian Option NCS - No Concentrated Sweets NAS - No Added Salt NAS diet should not be receiving: gravy, ketchup or mustard. *s to note what meals contain pork. 1 SENIOR CENTER CLOSED 2 BBQ Chicken Breast Baked Sweet Potato/Butter WW Bread /Butter Tropical Fruit Chocolate Cake w/ Powdered Sugar MO Black Bean Burger NCS SF PUDDING 3 Tuna Salad Sandwich on WW Bread Tomato Soup Chickpea Salad Pears Frosted Churro Cake MO Egg Salad NCS SF COOKIE PACKET 4 Enchilada Casserole Cauliflower Confetti Corn w/black Beans Mandarin Oranges Apple Sauce Bar MO Bean/Cheese Burrito NCS CINNAMON APPLE SAUCE 7 Beef Stroganoff over Egg Noodles Stewed Tomatoes Pea Salad Fruit Cocktail Butterscotch Swirl Ice Cream MO Soy Stroganoff NCS - APPLE 8 Tuna Casserole Roasted Baby Carrots Pickled Beets Banana Blueberry Crisp MO Veggie Wrap NCS SF Cookie Packet 9 Pork Loin in Gravy* Roasted Potatoes, carrots, Onions Spinach Dinner Roll/Butter Chunky Applesauce Chocolate Frosted Chocolate Cake MO Garden Burger NCS SF PUDDING 10 Chicken Strips BBQ Sauce Green Beans Mixed Green Salad Dressing Dinner Roll/Butter Fruit Cup Apple Crisp MO Hummus and Pita NCS SF ICE CREAM 11 Taco Pasta Casserole Broccoli Cauliflower Pineapple Lime Sherbet MO Red Beans and Rice NCS - SF ICE CREAM 14 Roasted Turkey in Gravy Rice Pilaf Creamed Corn Cranberry Sauce Fruit Cocktail Brownie w/peanut Butter Frosting MO Hummus Wrap NCS SF JELL-O 15 Chicken Sandwich on WW Bun Lettuce/Tomato/Mayo Cheesy Potatoes 4 Bean Salad Orange Frosted Chocolate Cake MO Cheese and Tomato Sandwich NCS SF COOKIE 16 Meatballs in Gravy* Mashed potatoes California Blend Tropical Fruit Dinner Roll/Butter Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream MO Veggie Meatballs NCS SF ICE CREAM 17 Sloppy Joe on WW Bun Kidney Bean Salad Mixed Vegetable Banana Frosted Strawberry Cake MO Soy Sloppy Joe NCS SF Jell-o 18 Ham* Scalloped Potatoes Green Beans Grape Juice Corn Bread/Butter Apple Pie MO Cheese Sandwich NCS - SPICED APPLES 21 Chicken Macaroni Salad Marinated Tomatoes Broccoli Salad Fruit Cup Sugar Cookie MO Veggie Mac Salad NCS SF Cookie 22 Meat Sauce Spaghetti Noodles Wax beans Mixed Green Salad Dressing Peaches Brownie MO Veggie Meat Sauce NCS SF Pudding 23 Chicken White Bean Chili Toss Salad Dressing Cornbread/Butter Fresh Orange Frosted Choc Cake MO Veggie Chili NCS SF Jell-o 24 Pork Loin in Gravy* Mashed Potatoes Garden Blend Vegetables WW Bread/Butter Mandarin Oranges Butterscotch Pudding MO Multigrain Burger NCS CINNAMON PEARS 25 Lemon Baked Fish Tartar Sauce Baked Sweet Potato/Butter Tropical Fruit WW Bread/Butter Blueberry Pound Cake MO Veggie Wrap NCS SF Cookie 28 Italian Sausage* on White Bun Oven Roasted Potatoes Stewed Tomatoes Orange Strawberry Ice Cream Cup MO Veggie Meatballs NCS SF ICE CREAM 29 Chili Baked Potato/Sour Cream Banana Cornbread/Butter Rice Pudding MO Veggie Chili NCS SF JELL-O 30 Turkey in Gravy Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Salad Cranberry Stuffing Cranberry Sauce Pumpkin Pie MO Soy in Gravy NCS SF PUMPKIN PIE 31 Pulled Pork* on a WW Bun Creamy Coleslaw Carrot Raisin Salad Melon slice Vanilla Pudding MO Egg Salad NCS SF Pudding All menu items are prepared in kitchens that are not allergen-free. We cannot guarantee that food allergens will not be transferred through crosscontact. NO SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

3 NUTRITION MANAGER S NOTE: With winter coming, a reminder when the Mt. Horeb School District is closed due to severe weather, there will be no Congregate or Home Delivered meals served at the Senior Center. If the schools are delayed, the meals will be served or delivered. In addition, the Senior Center will be closed for the day and the activities planned for that day would be cancelled. Staff will check messages throughout the day. School closings are announced on the local TV or radio stations early in the morning, so watch for closings. SALADS Week 1 1/4 Chicken Taco Salad Shredded lettuce topped with seasoned diced chicken, diced tomatoes, green onion, cheese, salsa, black olives, sour cream and tortilla strips. Dressing: None Meal items to be served with this: Mandarin oranges, apple sauce bar, WW Bread Week 2 1/11 Cordon Bleu Salad Mixed Greens topped with diced: chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, green peppers and tomatoes. Dressing: Ranch Meal items to be served with this: pineapple, lime sherbet, WW Bread Week 3 1/18 Harvest Salad Mixed greens topped with beets, garbanzo beans, cucumber, red onion, feta and croutons. Dressing: Balsamic Vinaigrette Meal items to be served with this: grape juice, corn bread/butter, apple pie Week 4 1/25 Pulled Pork Confetti Salad Shredded lettuce topped with shredded pork, tomatoes, cucumber, corn and bacon. Dressing: Ranch Meal items to be served with this: tropical fruit, WW bread/butter, blueberry pound cake Drive Our Viking Pumpkins To School For School Bus Driver Employment Opportunities Call The starting bus driver s pay is $22.24/route (approximately hours per route) A post-offer job specific drug/alcohol screen is required. John Scheidegger (608) scheideggerj@firstweber.com For ad info. call Mount Horeb Senior Center, Mount Horeb, WI A 4C

4 DIRECTOR S NOTE: HAPPY NEW YEAR AND ALL THE BEST FOR A SAFE AND HEALTHY 2019! With winter upon us, we have to remember to be safe and warm in our homes and when venturing out into the cold. Make sure your furnace has been serviced by a professional for safety, in heating your home. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are great safety features, make sure to replace the batteries every 6 months. When going out, dress in layers of loose clothing, wear mittens or gloves, hats or ear warmers, warm socks and outdoor footwear, to keep the skin protected from the elements. Frostbite is the most common injury that can happen to our fingers, toes, nose, ears and chin. Hypothermia can also occur when the body s temperature drops below 95 degrees. Use a cane or walking stick to balance on the sidewalk or driveway. For senior s who are not able to get out, Miller and Sons grocery store delivers groceries on Thursdays. The order has to be called in on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday with a $15.00 minimum order.. CASE MANAGER S NOTE: A FREE - Welcome to Medicare Seminar will be held at the Monona Community Center,1011 Nichols Rd., Monona on January 12, 2019, from 9:00-11:30 am. Call to register by January 2nd. If you are turning 64 this year, the Dane County Area on Aging wants to help you make informed choices about your Medicare options. Do you understand what Medicare is and isn t, how to avoid penalties for late enrollment in Medicare and how to get the most of your health and prescription plans. Some decisions and actions about Medicare can take place 3-6 months before you turn 65, so don t wait till you are 65 to understand all you need to know about this important benefit. Sign up to attend this seminar or others that will be offered throughout Dane County in Call the Mt. Horeb Senior Center at for more information. An assisted living facility for the elderly in a personalized home setting. We offer a warm and safe place to live while encouraging self-sufficiency whenever possible. Please call or drop by today and take a tour 104 Lincoln Court, Mt. Horeb, WI Mark B. Rooney ATTORNEY, S.C. Real Estate Estate Planning & Wills Income Taxes Business Planning - Memory Care - Now Open! Call to Schedule a Tour HIVE (4483) 325 N. 8th St. Mt. Horeb, WI (608) Mark@mrooneylaw.com 1809 Springdale St. #204 Mount Horeb, WI Jason R. Anderson Estate Planning Wills Collections Consumer Protection Call LPi today for advertising info (800) (608) Andersonlaw.Wisconsin@gmail.com For ad info. call Mount Horeb Senior Center, Mount Horeb, WI B 4C

5 JANUARY 2018 ACTIVITIES Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 SENIOR CENTER CLOSED HAPPY 2019! MILLER & SONS FOOD Helping Hands 9:30. 8 MOVIE MARCUS THEATRES 80 AM $5:00 Massage Therapy 1:00 pm Bridge 1:00 pm 9 Fink s Café 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Euchre 1:00 pm 10 Blue Mounds Pantry 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cooking Group 1:00 Shopping Trip to Dodgeville 9: Miller & Sons Food 14 MILLER & SONS FOOD Painting Wood Signs 1:00 pm 15 $5 Movie at Marcus Theaters bus leaves at 8:30 am Bridge 1:00 pm 16 Foot Clinic 8:30 am - 11:30 am Fink s Café 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 17 Blue Mounds Pantry 9:00 am - 11:00 am & 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Lunch Outing Black Earth 10: Miller & Sons Food Euchre 1:00 pm 21 MLK DAY HELPING HANDS 9: Bridge 1:00 pm Foot Clinic 12:30 pm- 3:30 pm 23 Foot Clinic 8:30 am - 11:30 am Fink s Café 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 24 Blue Mounds Pantry 9:00 am 11:00 am & 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Shopping Trip To Dodgeville 9: BINGO 12:30 pm Euchre 1:00 pm Bridge 1:00 pm 30 Fink s Café 9:00 am 1:00 pm 10:00 am 31 Blue Mounds Pantry 9:00 am 11:00 am & 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Euchre 1:00 pm

6 NUTRITION, WELLNESS, PROGRAMS, SUPPORT, & SERVICES: MEALS Nutritious lunches are offered Monday - Friday at the Senior Center, Fink s Café and Home Delivered Meals. The suggested donation for those 60+ is $4.00/meal. Anyone under 60 is asked to pay the full cost of the meal which is $10.23 for congregate and $8.54 for home delivered. Congregate meals at the Senior Center are served at 11:15 am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Please call to make reservations and cancellations at by 12:00 pm the day before. Wednesday meals are served at Fink s Café from 9:00 am -1:00 pm (no reservations are needed at Fink s Café). LOAN CLOSET Durable medical equipment is available for loan at no cost. We have wheelchairs, walkers, bath benches, commodes, canes, raised toilet seats, etc. Please check with the Senior Center before purchasing adaptive equipment. RSVP For Driver Escort rides to Appointments for doctors, dentist, eye, etc., Please contact Patsy Byrnes at Persons must be 60+ or older and must be able to transfer on their own into the vehicle. A three day notice is requested. Seniors who are on Medicaid (MA) cannot use RSVP transportation. They would need to call MTM at MILLER AND SONS Seniors are welcome to order groceries from Miller and Sons on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday by 12:00 pm. Please call to order. The groceries are then delivered within Mount Horeb on Thursday. There is a $15.00 minimum order. Miller and Sons also donates food to the Senior Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 am! The number system is used. We are your choice for Long-Term Care for Seniors and adults with disabilities. Helping you remain safe, independent, and active in your community D Onofrio Drive, Suite 10 Madison WI SPECIALIZING IN ALZHEIMER S, PARKINGSON AND DEMENTIA CARE (608) M-F 9-8, Sat 9-5, Sun Springdale Street, Mt. Horeb, WI Phone Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 Days A Week For ad info. call Mount Horeb Senior Center, Mount Horeb, WI C 4C

7 NUTRITION, WELLNESS, PROGRAMS, SUPPORT, & SERVICES: CARE VAN SERVICE This service provides rides for Senior Citizens in the Mt. Horeb area. Transportation to meal sites and shopping is by donation. The suggested donation to the meal site is $1.00/trip, the suggested donation for local grocery shopping is $2.00/trip and the suggested donation for out of town shopping is $3.00/trip. No one will be denied rides for these purposes based on their ability to pay. Please call Kristi at to make a reservation for a ride. THE LITTLE FREE PANTRY The Little Free Pantry is now available to provide nonperishable food and other necessities in and near the Mt Horeb Area. The three outdoor Pantries are available 24 hours a day and can be found at New Hope Evangelical Free Church (639 S. 8th Street); Immanuel Lutheran Church (310 West Main Street); and Zwingli UCC (1693 Washington Street, also known as Hwy 92) in Mt. Vernon. Take what you Need, Share what you Can. Those who are interested in donating items, please contact the church secretaries at locations listed above. LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES Blue Mounds: Blackhawk Drive, Blue Mounds, WI. Open every Thursday from 9:00 am -11:00 am and 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Mt. Horeb: 102 East Lincoln Street, Mt. Horeb, WI. Open every Monday from 5:00-7:00 pm, and every Saturday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. The pantry is also open the third Wednesday of each month from 9:00-11:00 am, for Seniors only. FOOTCARE CLINIC WITH RITA STANTON Wednesday, January 16, 8:30 am - 11:30 am Tuesday, January 22, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Wednesday, January 23, 8:30 am -11:30 am Please call for an appointment at For ad info. call Mount Horeb Senior Center, Mount Horeb, WI D 4C

8 Mount Horeb Area Senior Center 107 North Grove Street Mount Horeb, WI 53572