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Hooray it’s Spring!
Finally the tide has turned and the long awaited Spring sea-
son has begun. We always know we will turn the corner
and winter will end but I think it is not just the snow and
cold that we want behind us but the fresh beginning that we
desire most. It’s exciting to see the sun shine on us so sa-
vor the beginning of this good weather and come join us at
the center. We are ramping up here for a lot of fun activi-
ties this spring and summer. As you are receiving this
newsletter we are having our Spaghetti Feed, April 26th @
4:30. Many more events are coming including Strawberry
Fest in June, ALC Picnic at the Center, The 4th of July Bin-
go in the Park, Picnic in the Park and don’t forget the Lud-
ington Guard Band concerts start June 5th where you can
enjoy the music outside and the Senior Center popcorn!
All good reasons to get out and enjoy the nice weather.
And of course it’s always better when shared with friends!
May highlights you won’t want to miss… Stepping On Wednesdays, May 2nd to June 13th 9:30-11:30 a.m.
ADRC of Dunn County & Mayo Health Systems sponsors this effective
falls prevention program for older adults. Space is still available. Call 715-
232-4006 for more information or to sign up. Reservations required.
Our House/Miracle Ear Sponsored Lunch & Learn Topic- ”What Is Dementia?“ Also “Hearing and Your Brain” Thu, May 10th
10:30a.m.-12:30 p.m. FREE SEE INSERT) reservations-715-235-0954
Thrift & Cookie Sale Thursday & Friday, May 17 & 18
(Fundraiser) Thu 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (SEE INSERT) Many new and gently used household items and homemade cook-
ies. A donation of items would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Twins vs Brewers Senior Center Tour Sunday May 20th
Join us on this fun outing to Target Field! SEE INSERT!
Strawberry Fest (Target Date) Thu, June 28 4:00-6:30 p.m. We’re using our best guess in hopes that the strawberries are ripe.
Interested in volunteering? Please SEE INSERT! Thanks!
Senior Center Closed Memorial Day Monday, May 28th
"Spring: The Music of open Windows."
-- Terri Guillemets
Happy Mother’s Day,
Donna
SHIRLEY DOANE
SENIOR CENTER NEWSLETTER
May 2018
1412 Sixth Street E • Menomonie, WI 54751 • Phone 715.235.0954 • www.menomonieseniorcenter.org
OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9:00 AM—4:00 PM LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
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HELENMAE DEBEE
LINDA DEZURIK
MARY ENSWORTH*
JUDY EVENSON
ETHEL FRANK
RAY & HELEN GABERT
NANCY GREENE
MARY KALLIO*
GLORIA KRAEMER
JAN & GARY LINK
MARYELLEN MAQUARDT
DONNA J PRICE
LINDA RAMIREZ
KAREN RIEBE
LLOYD & BETTY RIEK
DAVID SAMDAHL*
TWILA TILLER
Thank You to our members who have
renewed their Membership or
Joined the Center in
550 Paid to date
*Denotes New Members-WELCOME!!!!
Friendly reminder-If you have not already renewed your 2018 Senior
Center membership please renew today! It is only $10/year-and runs on a calendar year basis regardless
of the month it’s paid. Thank You!
May Menu & Calendar
Donations
Program & Activity Notices
Free May Lunch & Learn
Senior Center Tours
Easter Pictures
Thrift & Cookie Sale Flyer
ALC Pie & Ice Cream Social
Strawberry Fest Volunteers
Page 2
OUR HOUSE SPONSORS BINGO
THE SECOND FRIDAY
OF EVERY MONTH—
COME JOIN IN ON THE FUN!
Foot & Nail Clinic (EXPECT YOUR APPT TO LAST 1 HOUR)
Please call the Senior Center for an appoint-
ment at 715-235-0954. The Foot Clinic will be
held the 2nd Monday and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd ,
4th and 5th Wednesday of May.
Next Dates: May 2, 9, 14, 16, 23, 30, 2018
Time: 8:30–11:00 a.m.
Place: Senior Center Fee: $17 per person
Nurses: Arby Brown, LPN, & Lavern Werner, LPN,
Ruth Potter, RN, Backup Nurse
Mickey Wolfe ,Volunteer foot care assistant & Yvonne
Vaughn, Back up assistant
Appointments are required as time is limited.
Article written by: Lynda Cran
Happy May! April Showers brings May Flowers! As I’m writing this,
I’m sitting home during the BIG snow storm. Mother Nature is having
the last laugh, hopefully!!!
May will again be a busy month, we have “Stepping On” on Wednesdays,
“Breakfast for the Brain”, Our House/Miracle Ear Lunch & Learn,
the Thrift Sale May 17th & May 18th,as well as the regular exercise classes
and normal daily events.
We are blessed at the Center, we have great volunteers and members.
THANKS TO ALL!
Be Happy! Lynda
ALZEIMER’S COMMUNITY EDUCATION PRESENTS:
“Know The 10 Signs-
Early Detection Matters”
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association
Greater WI Chapter
Friday May 4, 2018 10:00 to 11:00 am
At the Shirley Doane Senior Center,
No Registration
Required
Alzheimer’s
Caregiver’s
Support Group
3rd Wednesday
of Every month
10-11:30 am
at the
Shirley Doane
Senior Center Next support
group meeting
May 16, 2018
questions call
Lynn Shaffer
at 232-4006
CALLING ALL THRIFT SALE SHOPPERS
AND COOKIE LOVERS! DON’T FORGET
YOUR SENIOR CENTERS‘
4TH ANNUAL
THRIFT & COOKIE SALE
THURSDAY MAY 17TH 8:30AM-5:00 PM
FRIDAY MAY 18TH 8:30AM-12:00 PM THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE DONATED
ITEMS FOR THIS FUNDRAISER
DONATIONS STILL BEING ACCEPTED PLEASE BRING ANY NON-CLOTHING ITEMS
TO THE CENTER TO INCLUDE IN THIS
WONDERFUL FUNDRAISING EVENT-
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION!
COMPUTER CLASSES AT
THE SENIOR CENTER!
LEARN HOW TO USE
INTERNET, EMAIL AND
FACEBOOK ON OUR NEW IPAD!
CALL 715-235-0954 TO SCHEDULE
A DAY AND TIME.
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Cyril Bauer................. 1
Irene Cotts ................. 1
Gene Krueger ............ 1
Jan Kufahl ................... 1
Reinhard Schoening ........ 1
Ruth Schutz ............... 1
Mary Labs................... 2
Cindy Anderson ......... 3
Jeanne Leff ................. 3
Shirley Hintz .............. 5
Allan May ................... 5
Roswitha Von
Andersheim ............... 5
Helen Gabert ............. 6
Myrtle Green ............. 6
Arlene Wieman ......... 7
Ardys Hake ................ 8
Eldoris Toycen ........... 8
Gail Merk ................... 8
Mary Erickson ............ 9
Jim Bade ..................... 9
AnnMaria Hanson ..... 9
Marvin Kufahl ............ 9
Sharon Eisenhuth .... 11
Vivian Erickson ........ 11
Kathy Werner ......... 11
Larry Wiatr ............. 12
Luann Dallman ........ 13
Nancy Davis ............. 13
Yvonne Vaughn ....... 13
Rod Bahr .................. 14
Rosella Blakley ........ 14
Judy Burns ............... 14
Pete Hovind ............. 14
Barb Hoyt ................ 14
Bunny Kinney .......... 14
Mickey Wolfe .......... 14
Margaret Hastings .. 15
Norman Slaymaker...... 15
Sandy Weber........... 15
Julia Gauvin .............. 16
Ron Melick ............... 16
Jan Traxler ............... 16
Jerry Traxler ............ 16
Coral Sinex .............. 17
Mary Buckley ........... 18
Barbara Giesking .... 18
Ann Larson .............. 18
Lynn Fekete ............. 19
Maybel Kadinger ..... 19
Mary Richardson ...... 19
Dale Seppa ............... 19
Wayne Thibado ....... 19
Robert Barber .......... 20
Rick Jenson ............... 20
Cheryl Ninneman .... 20
Leo Vipond ............... 21
Jan Harvey ................ 21
Betty Lou Fuhrman ..... 21
Barb Stearns ............ 21
Pat Burridge ............. 22
Mary Busalacchi ....... 22
Celia Laustad ........... 24
Aleta Millin ............... 24
Debbie Sinz .............. 24
Elizabeth Robinson ...... 24
Sandy Traun ............. 24
Gloriene Wahl ......... 24
Marian Ellison ........... 25
Tom Harris .............. 25
Dixie Chermack ....... 26 Marlene Evan ........... 26
Scott Kingzett .......... 26
Dorothy Skillings ..... 26
Bob Dahlke .............. 27
Ralph Fort ................ 27
Audrey Quilling ....... 27
Opal Thibado ........... 27
Wayne Johnson ........ 28
Rocky Kizer .............. 28
Pete Peterson .......... 28
Gladys Waller .......... 28
John LaCosse ........... 29
Carol Sorsoleil ......... 29
Cheryl Welch ........... 29
Rita Donicht ............. 30
Harland Meyer ......... 30
Mary Budd ................ 31
Carlyle Gilbertson ....... 31
Judy Harmon............ 31
Jay Wagner .............. 31
David Wynveen ....... 31
VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH
MARLYS LAUSTED Marlys has been a faithful volunteer in the center’s Adult
Day Service program where she is appreciated and loved
by all. Her sincere giving nature is a gift she inherently pos-
sesses and is always willing to selflessly share with others.
We are grateful to have her as a volunteer in the ADS
program and know she makes a difference in the lives of
those she touches here at the Senior Center and in every
aspect of her life as well. Thank You Marlys for all you do!
CHARLIE AND BETTY HAZEN CELEBRATED
THEIR 62ND WEDDING ANNIVERSARY WITH
ALL OF THEIR FRIENDS AT THE FRIDAY BINGO
EVENT ON APRIL 13TH. THEY GRACIOUSLY
SUPPLIED ALL THE TREATS AND BINGO PRIZES
FOR THE DAY. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THEM
AND MANY THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR SPE-
CIAL DAY WITH US AT THE 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.
Shirley Doane Senior Center
THE 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
CLASS CURRENTLY FULL - CALL ADRC @ 715-232-4006 TO GET ON WAITING LIST
COME FOR BREAKFAST ONLY FOR $2 FROM 9-9:30
JUNE 5, 2018 8:30am-3:30pm
@ The WR Davies Center-UW Eau Claire
To Register: uwec.ly/senior! or call 715-836-3636
SENIOR AMERICANS DAY
Monday, May 28, 2018 MEMORIAL DAY – NO PROGRAMS
SENIOR CENTER CLOSED
BREAKFAST FOR THE BRAIN
1412 6th Street East Menomonie, WI 54751
715-235-0954 [email protected] Web: menomonieseniorcenter.org
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Menomonie, WI 54751
Permit No. 345
Return Service Requested
SENIOR CENTER
Shirley Doane Senior Center
2018 Board of Directors
Board President: John Wesolek
Board Vice President: Howard Lee
Board Secretary/Treasurer: Becky Berg
Backup Secretary: Julie Stratton
Joann Deml
Deb Haugrose
Jane Larsen
Mickey Wolfe
Bill Neverdahl
Frances Frank
Barb Welch
Muriel Wolf
Senior Center Director: Donna Collins
Asst to the Dir/Bookkeeper: Lynda Cran
Office Assistant/Server: Shari Homstad
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
AT THE SENIOR CENTER
JUNE 19TH AND OCTOBER 9TH 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM
$15-AARP MEMBERS $20 NON AARP MEMBERS SIGN UP AT THE SENIOR CENTER
AARP DRIVING CLASSES
LABEL
SPECIAL DONATIONS & MEMORIALS GIVEN TO THE SENIOR CENTER IN APRIL 2018
Memorial Donations:
Arnold & Marlene Henderson
Gene & Jan Larson
Pete & Shirley Procknow
Jean & Don Vasey
Jane Larsen
Lois Sipple
Shari & Dan Homstad
Betty Beguhn
Norma Webb
Laurene Noble
Donna Boerner
In Memory of Susie Douglas
Rita Donicht
In Memory of Jim Miller
Anita Hendrickson
Margaret Fuchs
In Memory of Keith Donnelly
Donations:
Mark Dudgeon Nancy Greene
Ethel Frank Mary Ensworth
Pat Fox
2018 JOYFUL NOISE CHOIR CONCERT
MAY 1st AT 7:00 PM SPORTS SONGS
KARAOKE STYLE
AT THE MENOMONIE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2703 BONGEY DRIVE
Trudy Forster
In Memory of Bill Forster
Helen Mae Debee Family
Rita Donicht
Jean Fuhrman
Bruce & Pat Schmiling
In Memory of Chuck Debee
Twila Tiller
In Memory of “Doc” Tiller
Betty Beguhn
Jean Fuhrman
Sue & Mark Kunz
Janet Zitelman
Bonnie Anderson
In Memory of Roger Pittman
Other Donations: Betty & Charlie Hazen-
Blueberries and Oatmeal
ADULT DAY SERVICES
Your Senior Center pops
popcorn at these events
in Wilson Park through-
out the summer.
Come and enjoy!
2018 Schedule:
Ludington Band Concerts
June 5,12,19,26
July 3,10,17,24, 31
August 7th
Bruce, Stan & Rich are continu-ing the tradition of making an authentic Spaetzle meal in May. Please join us on May 23rd at our Community Friendship Meal to enjoy a wonderful Spaetzle meal. Hot dishes will also be served.
Volunteers needed,
please call if you can
help at the Senior
Center popcorn
stand!
715-235-0954
STAY FIT THIS SUMMER YOUR SENIOR CENTER WILL BE
HOSTING STRONG BODIES EXERCISE CLASSES THIS SUMMER AS WELL AS CHAIR YOGA, TAI CHI AND
OPEN WALKING IN THE GYM
Note: Strong Bodies, Sponsored by Mayo Health Systems, runs through June,
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00, 11:30 & 1:00 pm No Strong Bones July & August
No Zumba Gold June, July or August
All children are to be accompanied by an adult at all times. For more information call
715-235-3800 or go to www.uwaydunn.org
MAY IS SPAETZLE MONTH!!!!!! IN REMEMBRANCE OF ARCHIE ABBOTT.
FRIENDS OF THE RED CEDAR STATE
TRAIL AND HOFFMAN HILLS RECREA-
TIONAL AREA ARE LOOKING FOR
VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 2018 SEASON
Please email
Or call 715-232-2652 to leave message
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SENIOR CENTER
PRESENTS: 2018 DAY TOURS
Sunday, May 20, 2018 10:00a.m.– 6:30 p.m.
Let’s all go out to a ballgame and say goodbye to winter! What better way to
enjoy a Sunday afternoon than to take in a major league baseball game between the
Twins and the Brewers. Everyone has to be a fan of one of these two teams, and even if you are
just an occasional fan of baseball the trip to Target Field is reason enough to go! It’s a beautiful
venue and there’s fun food available to please everyone’s taste. So sign up today! Deadline to
register is May 1st. It will be a Sunday Fun Day!
Wednesday May 2, 2018 Departs 8:30 a.m.
Depart from and return to One on One Tours in north Menomonie. Price in-
cludes $15 slot pay and a $3 Food Coupon. 50+ Promo on Wednesday at Treasure Island.
Call Greg @ 715-235-5178 to sign up.
Treasure Island
Casino with
One on One Tours
“Old Fashioned Barn Dance Show!” With One on One Tours
Thurs. June 7th Call One On One 715-235-5178 To Sign Up!
MAGGIE MAE
DINNER SHOW
Friday, September 7, 2018 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
This is a very fun-filled trip to The Ive’s Auditorium in Bloom-
ington to see this delightful Pulitzer winning play about two witty residents of a
retirement home who are drawn together over a game of Gin. A delicious lunch
is served before the play and a stop on the way home at “Scoops Ice Cream Parlor” will bring us
back home with smiles on our faces and good food in our stomachs! Sign up early to reserve
your place on this exciting day trip!
$85
Monday, August 27, 2018 Enjoy The Great Minnesota Get-Together on Senior Day at the State Fair. Call Greg at One on One Tours @ 715-235-5178 for more information and to sign up!
Minnesota State Fair with One on One Tours
SOON TO BE ANNOUNCED
WATCH FOR DETAILS SENIOR CENTER
FALL COLOR TOUR
IT’S BEGINNING TO SMELL A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS & IRVINE PARK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR Sunday, December 16, 2018
11:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. When you want an old fashioned Christmas you want to turn to those “Looney Lutherans!” The Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls is having these warm and witty women perform a brand new show of comedy skits and songs to help audiences enjoy the spirit of the season. Lunch is included before the performance and after the show we will be driving through Irvine
Park to see the Light Show! This festive Senior Center Christmas Tour is sure to make your holiday Merry & Bright! Please join us!
$65
*Snacks for Bus Rides are provided courtesy of American Lutheran Communities, Menomonie, WI
EASTER DINNER AT THE SENIOR CENTER WITH EXTRA SPECIAL GUESTS, THE EASTER BUNNY HERSELF, MRS. SHANE’S THIRD GRADE CLASS FROM
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL & THE SKINNER CHILDREN!
Thursday, May 17, 8 :30 a .m. -5 p .m. & Fr iday, May 18, 8 :30 a .m. -1 2 p .m.
Shirley Doane Senior Center 141 2 S ixth Street East .
Proceeds t o he lp fund Prog rams & Activities At t he Senior Center
Many New and
Gently Used
Household
I tems
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED!
PLEASE BRING YOUR ITEMS TO THE
CENTER MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
9AM TO 4PM THROUGH
TUESDAY MAY 15TH!
THANK YOU!
Pie & Ice Cream Social Time: 4pm-6:30pm
Date: Thursday, June 7th
Cost: $7.00
MENU BBQ’s
Potato Salad Baked Beans
Homemade Pie & Ice Cream
Beverages
Proceeds will go towards a new Patio area/raised fire ring
and planters.
Sponsored by the
American Lutheran
Communities
Ladies Auxiliary 915 East Elm Avenue
Menomonie, WI
235-9041
Senior Center Fundraiser
VOLUNTEER SIGN UP SHEET Need Volunteers in high-
lighted areas…PLEASE!!
Strawberry Fest
Thursday, June 28, 2018
PREP/COOK/CLEAN BERRIES 9am-Various Times 6/26, 6/27
FIRST SHIFT Thursday 6/28, 3:30-5:30pm
SECOND SHIFT Thursday (& Cleanup)
6/28, 5-7:30pm
PICKERS Tue 6/26, 7:00am (Not con-firmed yet without an X)
Con-firmed with X
Tue-Clean Berries- Cashier- Cashier- Donna X
Tue-Clean Berries-
Coffee/Water- Coffee/Water-
Tue-Clean Berries- Dishes- Dishes-
Tue-Clean Berries- Dishes- Dishes-
Tue-Clean Berries- Food Server- Food Server-
Tue-Clean Berries- Food Server- Food Server-
Tue-Clean Berries- Food Server- Food Server-
Tue-Clean Berries- Food Server- Food Server-
Tue/Wed-Prep- Betty Food Server- Scraper-
Tue/Wed-Prep- Sue Scraper- Set/Clear Tables
Tue/Wed-Prep- Shari
Set/Clear Tables- Set/Clear Tables-
Tue/Wed-Prep-
Setup tables-(3ish) Strawberry Server-
Tue/Wed-Prep-
Strawberry Server- Strawberry Server-
Tue/Wed-Prep-
Strawberry Server- Where ever
Where ever
Thurs Morning 9 a.m. Shortcakes Shari, Betty, Sue
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
SENIOR
CENTER
DINNER
THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 Open face roast pork sandwich w/gravy, Mashed potatoes, Whole kernel corn, raspberry
dessert
2
MEATLOAF MASHED POTATOES GRAVY VEGETABLES SALAD DESSERT
3
Chicken stuffing bake, Mashed potatoes w/gravy, Glazed carrots, Fresh
banana
4
Baked fish fil-let, Bean with bacon soup, O’Brian pota-toes, Rice pud-
ding
7
Country fried steak, Scal-loped potatoes, Peas & cheese salad, Cranber-
ry apple crisp
8
Vegetable lasa-gna, Green beans, Cottage cheese & fruit,
Garlic bread
9
ROASTED PORK LOIN
BROASTED POTATOES
VEGETABLE
SALAD
DESSERT
10OUR HOUSE
& MIRACLE EAR LUNCH &
LEARN
@ SENIOR CENTER
ROAST PORK
DINNER
11
Baked ham, Boiled pota-toes, Sea-soned cab-bage/ carrots, rye bread,
Cookie
14 Mother’s
Day Meal: Roast beef, Mashed pota-toes,gravy, Green bean medleyroll, French silk pie
15
Herb baked chicken, Baked sweet potato, Riviera vegeta-bles, bread,
Chilled pears
16
CHICKEN ALA KING OVER BISCUITS
SALAD
DESSERT
17
SENIOR
CENTER
THRIFT
AND
COOKIE
SALE
18
SENIOR
CENTER
THRIFT
AND
COOKIE
SALE
21 Hamburger gravy, Mashed potatoes, Green beans, Romaine & onion salad,
Chilled pears
22 Hot turkey sandwich, Navy bean soup, Mashed pota-toes, carrots,
Cookie
23 ARCHIE’S FAMOUS SPAETZLE
Plus-HOT DISHES
SALAD
DESSERT
24 Stuffed pep-per casserole, Mashed pota-toes, Baked win-ter squash, An-
gel food cake
25 Boston baked scrod, Basil garlic po-tatoes, Califor-nia blend veg,
Fruit salad
28
Closed for Memorial
Day
29 Open face roast pork sandwich w/gravy, Mashed potatoes, corn, Raspberry des-
sert
30 BBQ SANDWICHES
MACARONI & CHEESE
POTATO CHIPS
SALAD
DESSERT
31
Chicken stuffing bake, Mashed potato w/gravy, Glazed carrots,
Fresh banana
May 2018 Wednesday Senior Center Community Friendship Meal & Elderly Nutrition Program—ENP located at Tantara Apt’s Mon-Tue-Thu-Fri
