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The Power of 50 Plus

A Joint Publication of The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Rock. Co, Inc. &

Grinnell Hall Senior Center

Published Monthly

Volume 1, Issue 5

November 2013

Grinnell Hall Senior Center 631 Bluff St. Beloit, WI 53511

Phone: 608-364-2875 Fax: 608-364-2876 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ci.beloit.wi.us

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program 2433 S. Riverside Drive # 1 Beloit, WI 53511 Phone: 608-362-9593 & 608-756-4281 Fax: 608-362-9820 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rsvp-rock.org

Brand New Grinnell Membership Options & Benefits for 2014 There has never been a better time to be a member of The Beloit Senior Center at Grinnell Hall! Join us in 2014 and take advantage of all the fun and activities. We are offering a special for 2014 and it is a great oppor-tunity to explore membership, no matter where you live! We will begin accepting 2014 memberships on

Monday, December 2. Please watch the December newsletter for exciting new membership options we know you will love!

Veterans Day Ceremony at Grinnell Join us on Monday, November 11 for a ceremony

honoring all veterans. The ceremo-ny begins at 9 a.m. here at Grinnell. Mark Finnegan and Bob Hopper will be speaking, and the ROTC will be posting the colors. We will also enjoy patriotic songs from

Grinnell’s own Golden-aires. The ceremony is free of charge and open to all. The lunch is free to vet-erans and their spouses. The cost for non-veterans is just $3.00. You must sign up by Monday, No-vember 4th. To sign up for the luncheon, call Grin-nell at 608-364-2875.

Christmas Extravaganza Show Polish up those instruments, dig out those dancing shoes and let the fun begin!

Annual Christmas Extravaganza Show

Friday, December 6 from 1:00 pm - 3:30 p.m. If you have a song, a skit, or a performance of any kind that you would like to share, sign up soon, be-cause spots are limited. We will have room for 14 acts with a limit of no more than 10 minutes per act. Cost of the show is just $1.00 and tickets will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 4th. To sign up, stop in at Grinnell or call 608-364-2875.

From The Coordinator Another senior fair has come

and gone with great success. This was

the first year we held the fair at the

Eclipse Center and the committee and

participants all had positive comments.

In talking with John Kalkirtz, former director of

Grinnell, I pointed out that we had gone full circle.

Many years ago, when the Beloit Mall was open, the

Senior Fair actually was held there. We then moved

to Central Christian Church on Milwaukee Road.

We are now back in the former location after out-

growing the church. The committee extends a sin-

cere thank you to staff and members of Central

Christian for the many years of hosting our annual

fair.

As we move into the last two months of the

year, I am excited to announce that we have some

wonderful membership options coming up in De-

cember. We will offer a Regular Membership, as

well as a Premiere Membership, that gives you dis-

counts from local merchants all year long! Details

and costs on these memberships will be in the De-

cember newsletter and you may begin signing up on

Monday, December 2.

I am also happy to report that we are going to be

partnering with the Beloit Public Library in a varie-

ty of ways in the coming year that will bring the joy

of reading and many exciting programs to a larger

number of people. This month, Tina Kakuske, head

of adult services, will be the “guest facilitator” at our

November book club. For more information on

this, see page 4. Check out what we are offering

this month and share it with a friend who hasn’t been

here. Enjoy the month, have a blessed Thanksgiv-

ing and we will see you at Grinnell!

2 | The Power of 50 Plus November 2013

Grinnell Hall Senior Center This and That

Many Thanks To Our Generous Friends “ We get by with a little help from our friends.” We ap-preciate each and every donation. Thank You!

Coffee Cookies, Lemonade or Produce

Don Daniels, Bob Buetour, Kay Olmstead, Jean

Van Kampen

Bingo Prizes & Gift Shop Items

Martha Voysest, Ceil Phillips, Betty Sterna, Lucille

Phillips, Virginia Harrer,

Marjory Hargraves…………..……..pens and pencils

Jean Smuch…………………..…………...….Yarn

Estate of Mary McKie (courtesy BMO Bank)……..

Office supplies, books and games.

Advisory Board of Grinnell Senior Center

Robert Harlow - Chair

Skip Gleasman - Vice Chair

Bob Sager - Secretary

Art Graham - Treasurer

Terri DeFauw, Robert Garner, Robert Hopper, Karen

Nelson, Gloria Meyer, Beth Bausman

Nellie’s Nook Donations Needed Grinnell’s Gift Shop is named “Nellie’s Nook in honor

of Nellie Clark. Nellie lived in her home on the

grounds where Grinnell now stands

for over 60 years. The home was de-

molished in the 30’s to make room

for Grinnell Senior Center. Some say

Nellie is prone to making visits eve-

ry now and then, just to check in on

things! The items we sell in the gift

shop are all donated to us and proceeds go to help us

continue our activities at Grinnell. We are in need of

more fashion jewelry (gently used) as well as fashion

scarves. We are also searching for household items,

such as small appliances and dishes, serving bowls,

etc. We are not able to accept clothes due to limited

space. Items can be dropped off at Grinnell anytime

between 8 am and 4 pm Monday through Friday.

Hours To Change For Senior Center Beginning Monday, November 4 operating hours at

Grinnell will changed to better accommodate the

usage of the building. We will be opening at 7:30

a.m. and closing at 4:00 p.m. Monday through Fri-

day. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Sunday, November 3 at 2 a.m.

Thank You To Alliant Energy Foundation for the $1,000 grant that helped us purchase our new computerized

sign in system.

Classes and Programs

November 2013 Issue | 3

Grand Parenting is Great! Grandchildren can add so much energy to their grand-parents’ lives and grandparents add so much

enrichment to their grandchildren’s lives. However, at times our best inten-tions don’t go as smoothly as we’d like. We’ll look at how we talk with

children when conflicts or problems arise to teach them how to think more clearly. When we use a prob-lem solving approach, children get less frustrated and feel better about themselves. We’ll also have a few surprises for the holidays. Taught by Kathy Hetzel, UW Extension Rock County Family Living Educator, Kathy has parenting and grand parenting experience of her own, along with 10 years of experience as a parent educator with UW-Extension. Join us on Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 am for this useful and fascinating class! Please call and pre-register. There is no charge for this class.

Make Your Own Christmas Card Join instructor, Theresa Niles, for an afternoon of cre-ativity and fun. On Thursday, November 14 from 1:00 p.m. - 3 p.m. you can create your own paper crafted Christmas card. Using the dual tech-niques of paper folding and quilling, you can make a unique card you will be excited and proud to send to your loved ones. No previous experience is required, and the class is open to both members and non-members. You will be able to take your fin-ished card home the same day! The cost is just $2.00 to cover supplies, and we ask that everyone pre-register for the class. To register, you may sign up at the front desk or call the office at 608-364-2875.

Scarf Tying Workshop Ladies, do you admire the many beautiful scarves in

stores and wish you knew how to wear them? The holidays are approaching and with a few simple techniques you can look stunning and fashionable! You and your friends need to be at Grinnell Hall on

Friday afternoon, November 8 at 1:00 p.m. for an exclusive workshop in scarf tying. Mary from Mary’s Unique Boutique in New Glarus will demonstrate how to use scarves to update your ward-robe without spending a lot of money. The class is free, delicious snacks will be served, and you will enjoy an afternoon of fashion and fun. Mary will also have scarves available for purchase, just in case you fall in love with one! There is a limited number of participants for this workshop, and we will sign people up on a first come, first served basis. Get your name on the list soon! Stop in at Grinnell and sign up at the front desk, or call 608-364-2875.

Taking Care of Yourself—Naturally! Many times there are simple, natural ways to solve minor health issues, WITHOUT resorting to drugs. Join us on Monday, November 11 at 1:00 p.m. to listen as Rose Slaght shows tips and techniques for

utilizing products you have in the home. She will talk about the many uses of ap-ple cider vinegar and discuss a few uses for essential oils. You will be able to make and take home a small

item that you can use to pamper yourself! Stay health-ier in a natural way! There is no charge for this class, but the information you receive will help you save money! The class is open to both members and non-members and pre-registration is required. To register, please call 608-364-2875 or stop in and sign up at the front desk.

Set your clocks back one hour

Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 am

Cards and More……….Dates and Times

Bridge Marathon Friday, November 8 @ 12:30 p.m. Euchre Tournament………...……...Thursday Nov 7 Euchre……………….Thursday November 14 and 21 500 Cards…….Each Wednesday & Friday at 12:30 Cribbage….…….......…...Each Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Bridge Lessons…………….Each Monday at 12:30 Mahjong……..….…Each Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. St. Jude’s Bridge…...Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 12:30 p.m. Bingo……………..…Thursday, November 21 at 1:00


More Classes And Programs

Health And Wellness

Flu Shots Available The Rock County Health Department will be at Grin-nell Senior Center on Friday, November 15 from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.. Flu shots are by appointment and are covered under medicare. For those who do not have medicare, the cost of the shot will be $25.00. You must sign up in advance for this service and may do so by calling 608-364-2875.

Crafts and Chat in November

Grab a friend and join us for an afternoon crafting and chatting with friends and learning more about available resources for caregiving, grief support and advance planning to assist us all as we age. Our partners at Beloit Regional Hospice will be on hand as we learn a different craft and enjoy some good conversation. Each month is a different craft and there is no charge. Thursday, No-vember 21 at 1:00 PM is our next date and we will be doing a Thanksgiving project sure to tickle your fancy and make you thankful you came. We will even have a sneak peak at our December project. Sign up by calling Grinnell Senior Center at 608-364-2875 or by stopping by our front desk.

Grinnell Bookies Welcome Guest Facilitator

This month our readers will discuss the book Cyprus Point by Diane Chamberlain. Throughout the world, few golf courses are as revered as Cali-

fornia’s Cypress Point Club — not just for its breath-taking

beauty but for its architectural significance.

Located on the Monterey Peninsula along the

white sands and steep cliffs that border the

Pacific Ocean, the beauty of Cypress Point is

the equal of its more famous neighbor Pebble

Beach. Unlike Pebble, however, the history of

Cypress Point has been relatively unknown.

That is, until now. The book club will meet on Monday, November 18 at

1:00 p.m. New members are always welcome. This month we are pleased

to welcome guest facilitator Tina Kakuske, head of adult services at the Beloit Public Library.

Hearing Screening Scheduled This Month Dr, Shayla D. Crays Smith from Beloit Hearing will be at Grinnell on Tuesday, November 12 from

10:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. for hearing screen-ings. This is a free service, but you must make an appointment. Call Grinnell at 608-364-2875.

Discover Natural Stress Relief The holidays are upon us and with that comes the

hustle and bustle of the season. Don’t let it overwhelm you this year. Carve out 15 minutes just for yourself and discover the benefits of a chair massage. Each month we offer chair mas-sages by Kathy Pann, licensed massage therapist. Kathy will be

at Grinnell on Wednesday, November 20. Her ap-pointments begin at 11:30. The cost is just $12.00 for a 15 minute massage. Call Grinnell at 608-364-2875 to make your appointment.

Just For Vets - Vet’s Coffee Our monthly Vet’s Coffee will be held on Tuesday, November 5th at 8:00 a.m. and again on Thursday, November 21 at 1:00 p.m. If you are a vet and have not stopped in and checked out this group, we urge you to do just that! It is simply a friendly group of men and women who share a background of service to our company. They meet in the Vet’s Room here at Grinnell and visit. It is a positive, upbeat group that just want to enjoy an hour or so of friendship. We hope to see you there!

Donations Needed We are in need of donations of coffee (both decaff and regular) and cookies. Donations help defray the cost of purchasing these items. We go through a large amount of coffee each day, so your donations are ap-preciated. Simply drop it off at the front desk.

Health & Wellness

Weekly Exercise Opportunities

Chair Exercises…………....…...Monday 8:30 a.m. Beginning Line Dancing….……….Tuesday 9 a.m. Line Dancing……………...……..Tuesday, 10 a.m. Morning Stretch……………..Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Easy Stretch Yoga…….……..Wednesday, 9:45 a.m. Walking with Yoshi…...……….Thursday, 8:15 a.m. Tai Chi…………………….………….Friday at 8:30

Relieve Chronic Pain - By Breathing! Many times chronic pain sufferers can find a bit of re-lief by learning how to relax and breathe. It is not easy to do in our fast paced society. Our Instructor Geri Feldman helps individuals learn how to control and lessen pain and eliminate the effects of stress with sim-ple, do it yourself techniques. Geri is at Grinnell on the first and third Wednesday of each month. In No-vember, she will be here on November 6 and Novem-

ber 20. The class begins at 3:00 p.m. While there is no charge for this class, we do require that you sign up ahead of time as there is a limited number of people that can participate in each session. Call today and begin learning how to control the pain and stress that have been interfering in your life! Call 608-364-2875.

Blood Sugar Testing Andrew and his staff from Fair Oaks Health Care Services in South Beloit will be at Grinnell on Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 a.m. This is a walk in service and there is no cost.

Reflexology For Pain Relief Reflexologist Maureen Birchfield offers half hour ap-pointments once a month for just $15.00. This service fills up quickly so call now for your appointment! Maureen will be here on Thursday, November 14 begin-ning at 12 noon. For your appoint-ment call 608-364-2875. Due to the popularity of this service, Maureen will be scheduling two afternoons a month beginning in January. Watch for more infor-mation in the December issue of our newsletter.

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sometime in December. For questions about bene-

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Grinnell Hall Senior Chews and News

November

2013

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1

Baked Breaded Fish

Carrots

Green Beans

Wheat Bread

Lemon Poppy Seed

Cake

4

Chicken A’ La King

Baking Powder Biscuit

Carrots

Broccoli

Fruit Cocktail

5

Parmesan Pork Loin

Sweet Potatoes

California Mix Veg.

Wheat Dinner Roll

Pears

6

Sloppy Joes

Hamburger Bun Green Bean Casserole

Tossed Salad

Tropical Fruit

7

Chicken & Wild Rice

Soup

Mediterranean Veg.

Applesauce w/ Peaches

Dinner Roll

Chocolate Pudding

8

Hot Shaved Turkey

Mashed Potatoes

Peas

Wheat Bread

Choc. Chip Cookie

11

No County Meal

Today

Veteran’s Day

Lunch Will

Be Served

12

Chicken Drumsticks

Mashed Potatoes &

Gravy

Brussels Sprouts

Wheat Bread

Peanut Butter Cookie

13

Ground Beef – Rice -

Cabbage Casserole

Riviera Blend Veg.

Dinner Roll

Fruit Whip Salad

14

Quiche w/ Cheese,

Spinach & Bacon

California Mix Veg.

Red Potatoes

Dinner Roll

15

Pork Pot Roast

Carrots

Squash

Baking Powder Biscuits

Pineapple Tidbits

18

Swedish Meatballs

Eggs Noodles

San Francisco Veg.

Wheat Bread

Apricots w/ Diced

Peaches

19

Cheesey Potato Soup

WI Blend Vegetables

Hot Cinnamon

Applesauce

Dinner Roll

Pumpkin Bar

20

Chicken & Broccoli &

Rice Casserole

Stewed Tomatoes

Tossed Salad

Wheat Bread

Slices Pears

21

Hot Sliced Pork w/

Whole Wheat Bun

Baked Beans Parsley Red Potatoes

Snickerdoodle Cookie

22

Chopped Steak

Baked Potato

Red Cabbage

Wheat Bread

Mandarin Oranges

25

Pork w/ Dijon Sauce

Brown Rice

Green Beans

Dinner Roll

Tropical Fruit

26

Turkey w/ Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

California Mix Veg.

Wheat Roll

Pumpkin Pie

27

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Carrots

Garlic Bread

Pineapple/Orange Cup

28

Closed Happy

Thanksgiving

29

Closed Thanksgiving

Holiday


November Activities 2013 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Tai Chi

9:30 Raisin-ettes

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

4

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Chair Exercise

9:00 Paper Crafting

9:30 Golden-aires

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Bridge Lessons

5

8:00 Billiards

8:00 Vet’s Coffee 9:00 Beg. Line Dancing

10:00 Reg. Line Dancing

11:30 Chews & News

1:00 Cribbage

1:00 Basic Drawing

6

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Morning Stretch

9:30 Bridge

9:45 Easy Stretch Yoga

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

1:00 Mahjong

3:00 Stress /Pain Relief

7

8:00 Billiards

8:15 Walking w/ Yoshi

9:00 Woodcarving

11:30 Chews & News 12:30 Euchre Tournament

1:00 Theatre Group

8

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Tai Chi

9:30 Raisin-ettes

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

12:30 Bridge Marathon

1:00 Scarf Tying

Workshop

11

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Chair Exercise 9:00 Veterans Day

Ceremony

9:00 Paper Crafting

9:30 Golden- aires

11:30 Chews & News


1:00 Natural Cures

12

8:00 Billiards 9:00 Beginning Line Dancing

10:00 Hearing Screening

10:00 Blood Pressure


11:30 Chews & News

1:00 Cribbage

13

8:00 Billiards


9:30 Bridge


11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

1:00 Mahjong

1:00 Foot Clinic

14

8:00 Billiards


9:00 Woodcarving

10:00 Blood Sugar

11:30 Chews & News

12:00 Reflexology 12:30 Euchre

1:00 Theatre Group

1:00 Foot Clinic

1:00 Christmas Card

Class

15

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Tai Chi

9:30 Raisin-ettes

9:30 Flu Shots

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

18

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Chair Exercise

9:00 Paper Crafting

9:30 Golden - aires

11:30 Chews & News


1:00 Stitch & Chat

1:00 Grinnell Bookies w/ guest facilitator

19


10:00 Reg. Line Dancing 10:00 Beginning Computer

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Bridge

12:30 St. Jude’s Bridge

1:00 Cribbage

1:00 RSVP Luncheon

20

8:00 Billiards


9:30 Bridge


11:30 Massage

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

1:00 Mahjong

3:00 Stress/Pain Relief

21

8:00 Billiards


9:00 Woodcarving

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Euchre

1:00 Vet’s Coffee

1:00 Theatre Group

1:00 Bingo

1:00 Crafts and Chats

22

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Tai Chi

9:30 Raisin-ettes

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

25

8:00 Pool - Billiards

8:30 Chair Exercise

9:00 Paper Crafting

9:30 Golden - aires

11:30 Chews & News


26



11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Bridge

1:00 Cribbage

27

8:00 Billiards


9:30 Bridge


11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

1:00 Mahjong

28

Thanksgiving

Grinnell Hall

Closed

29

Closed

For

Thanksgiving

Holiday

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Rock County, Inc. November, 2013


A Word From

Executive Director

Robert W. Harlow

This month I would like to rec-

ognize the RSVP Board of Directors. These volun-

teers oversee the operations of RSVP and work with

me in developing policies, monitoring financial in-

formation, reviewing and assessing program effec-

tiveness and quality, fundraising, implementing spe-

cial events and other activities as needed. Many of

the Board members are still working in their own

careers while others are retired. They come from a

variety of backgrounds and provide information and

knowledge which is valuable to the overall success

of our programs. They all have a deep appreciation

for our volunteers and a strong commitment to in-

suring the sustainability of this wonderful program.

Our by-laws dictate that Board members must leave

the Board for one year after serving two consecutive

three year terms. Many of the Board members have

served multiple times. The Board meets monthly,

alternating between Beloit and Janesville for meet-

ings since some members are from southern Rock

County and others from northern Rock County. Be-

low is a picture of our current Board.

I am always interested in meeting with people who

would like to consider being on the Board. If inter-

ested, contact me at 362-9593 or 756-4281.

( front row left to right) Judy Owens, Holly Friel, Pat Tilton,

Paula Schutt, Eva Arnold (standing left to right) Jean Jensen,

Rob Wilkinson, Henry Clement, Jeff Hoyt, June Divan, Ed

Hansen. Missing from photo- June Loper, Betty Jo Bussie

Beloit Senior Fair Did you get a chance to attend the Beloit Sen-

ior Fair on October 1? If you did, you know that the

theme was Racing into Health and Wellness and there

was an actual race car on display.

The car was provided by Robert Hansberry,

who drove it in a race on September 28th. Unfortu-

nately the car was badly damaged in a collision in the

4th to the last lap of that race. Robert, his father,

brother in law and brother spent the weekend repairing

it so that it could be the focal piece of the Senior Fair.

Robert is the son of our Seniors Volunteering for Sen-

iors program coordinator, Patty Hansberry.

This years Senior Fair was held at the Eclipse

Center and there were over 80 exhibitors with room

for many more. Since parking was somewhat difficult

people attending were transported to and from their

vehicles by RSVP Executive Director Bob Harlow and

retired Beloit Senior Center Director John Kalkirtz

driving golf carts. Musical entertainment was provided

by Bill Stevens and John Solis, Veterans Service Of-

ficer. The weather was perfect and everyone seemed

to have a good time. We strongly encourage all of our

volunteers to attend a Senior Fair for a fun and in-

formative time. We at RSVP want to thank our volun-

teers JoAnn Petersons, Kathryn Bakke and Jeanne

Wieland for helping at the registration table.

Rock County Senior Fair

The Rock County Senior Fair and Expo is being

held at the Holiday Inn Express on Friday, Octo-

ber 25th. If you have never experienced a Senior

Fair you should take the time to visit this one and

see what Rock County has to offer.

As hard as it is to believe, it is November already

and Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. The

staff and Board of Directors want to wish all of

our wonderful volunteers a very Happy Thanks-

giving.

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Rock County. Inc. November 2013

Seniors Volunteering For Seniors

Dennis began volunteering for us in February of 2011. He has been taking numerous people

for doctor’s appointments, for groceries and just about

everything else the program offers. Dennis has taken

a man from Clinton to Janesville 3 days a week so he

could do a day program. He takes Jesse to her doctor

appointments. Not only does he take her but he helps

make her next appointments so he can take her again.

Jesse and Dennis have been together since shortly af-

ter Dennis started. Most recently Dennis started tak-

ing Wayne to his radiation treatment, once a day dur-

ing the week. Dennis has been there to take Wayne

Wayne Phillips (left) Dennis Dorst (right) every day except two and on those days he was taking

Jesse instead. Thank you Dennis for all you do, you make a big difference in the lives of oth-

ers. Would you like to be part of SVS taking someone to their doctor appointments, for grocer-

ies, being a friendly visitor, providing respite relief or making phone calls so people can stay at

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Medicare Open Enrollment

Starting October 15 through December 7, 2013 Now is the time to:

• Evaluate your current plan to see if all medications will still be covered in 2014 and find out what the esti-

mated costs will be.

• Switch prescription drug plans or Advantage plans.

• Enroll for the first time if you are new to Medicare.

Enroll for the first time if you did not enroll when you were first eligible.

Persons 60 and better can contact the Rock County Benefit Specialist/SHIP Counselors for assistance.

Josh Hinz at 608-757-5940 ext. 4, assists residents of Janesville, Edgerton, Footville and Johnstown.

Residents of Avalon, Beloit, Brodhead, Clinton, Evansville, Hanover, Milton and Orfordville will contact the

numbers below.

*Medicare at 800-633-4227

*WI Board on Aging-Medigap Part D Prescription Drug Helpline at 855-677-2783

(reprinted from the Rock Co. Council on Aging’s Senior Review)

More Senior Pedestrian Safety

While crossing signals and crosswalks are installed to protect the pedestrian, you cannot always depend on

them. After all they are only signs or lines painted on the street. They will not stop the inattentive driver!

In a perfect world there are sidewalks on all streets. Unfortunately this is not a perfect world. If you must

walk on the side of the roadway, always walk facing traffic. Stay as far from the pavement as possible and

keep your head up watching for the driver who may not have his mind on what is going on around him.

How many times have you been walking down the sidewalk and been surprised by someone backing out of or

pulling into a driveway? You must always treat driveways as you would treat an intersection. Pause, look

into the driveway for lighted taillights and listen for engine noise. Look to the street side to make sure that no

one is pulling in. There is one other place you should look left-right-left. Parking lots are another place

where a pedestrian must use extreme caution. People have a tendency to drive like they are the only ones in

the world in a parking lot. They seem to think that the rules of the road do not apply. When walking in a

parking lot, watch for lighted taillights, listen for engine noise and watch for drivers taking a short cut be-

tween parking spaces, or those who want to beat another car to a parking space. Here left-right-left should be

accompanied by looking forward as well as over your shoulder. Never step out between parked cars without

looking to make sure it is safe.

SAFETY ADVICE FOR CARS AND OTHER

OBJECTS THAT SCREEN YOU FROM A DRIVERS VIEW ♦ Before stepping off the curb, be sure that all vehicles in the roadway have stopped and that all drivers see

you.

♦ When a vehicle has stopped to let you cross, don’t accept that offer and enter the roadway. There may be

another vehicle overtaking the stopped vehicle. The other vehicle cannot see you because of the stopped

car.

♦ Be careful about stepping in front of a stopped bus, because due to its size it is even harder for an overtak-

ing driver to see you.

♦ When you want to cross in front of any screen, stop at the outside edge of the screen and look around it

for any vehicle that might be coming.

Continued on page 12



THANK YOU

Edith Nass – Yarn

Linda Schumacher – Yarn

Grinnell Sr. Center – Yarn

Linda Rufer - Yarn

We received this lovely letter from

Nutrition & Health Associates;

Nutrition and Health

Associates, Inc. wishes to extend

our sincere and heartfelt thank you

to RSVP for your assistance with

our United Way Blackhawk Re-

gion Day of Caring projects. Di-

ana Pike and Louise Elliott from

the Garden Court group were

amazing. They got 2000 bro-

chures stamped for us in two days.

We are so appreciative. Again,

thank you so much.

Sue Stein, Executive Director

CORRECTION Well I did it again. For some

reason I decided to lead you

all astray as to when the

RSVP office would be closed

during the upcoming holiday

season.

Here are the actual dates the

RSVP office will be closed

Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday, No-

vember 28 & 29

Christmas

Tuesday & Wednesday, De-

cember 24 & 25.

New Years Eve & Day Tuesday Dec. 31 and

Wednesday Jan 1, 2014.

WELCOME TO RSVP

Kathy Cope

Pat Foster

Terry Strom

Eileen Smith

Sally Jo Olsen

Catherine Shaw

Delores Risseeuw

DeLyle Amundson

Ellen Bauer

Christine Blum

Mary Carlson

Phyllis Osen

Mary Ann Vangalder

Continued from page 11

DO NOT RELY COMPLETELY ON SIGNALS

♦ Green does not guarantee that you have the right of way. Green means look and

if it is safe, then go.

♦ The WALK signal does not necessarily mean that it is safe for you to start cross-

ing. Stop at the curb and look to make sure that it is safe.

♦ Always stop at the curb and look for cars from all directions. Exaggerate your

left-right-left looks so that you see any turning vehicles.

♦ Before crossing at an intersection, wait for a fresh green light which gives you the most time. Don’t as-

sume that any cars coming will stop for pedestrians.

♦ When you are in the middle of the road and the DON’T WALK signal starts flashing, don’t stop and return

to the curb. Walk at a maximum comfortable pace until you reach the other side.

Accidents involving backing vehicles occur in streets, in driveways and in parking lots. The driver may not

look carefully enough for pedestrians and rearward visibility from a car is usually poor. If you are crossing

behind a parked vehicle always check to see if they are occupied and watch for them as well as traffic.

1. Look for drivers in vehicles.

2. Listen for engine noise and look for backup lights.

Treat a driveway like an intersection. Slow down and look both ways. A pedestrian may consider the side-

walk non-threatening and fail to recognize that a driveway intersecting a sidewalk may be dangerous. When a

vehicle is backing up in a driveway, the driver’s rear vision may be blocked due to the design of the vehicle or

because the driver is relying on the view from the rearview mirror.

We Remember

Dorothy Wachtendonk


2013 Fall Schedule of Intergenerational Programs

Folk Fairs: Cedar Crest – October 10.

St. John Vianny - November 14

Janesville BABES Roosevelt School

October 16,23,30, and Nov. 6 & 13

Beloit BABES Robinson School

Oct. 14, 21, 28 and Nov. 4 & 11

Intergenerational Heroes Clinton Middle School

Oct. 1, 8, 15, 29 and Nov. 5 & 12

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Volunteer Opportunities

Hacket Elementary School

The school year is in full swing and Hackett Elementary School is looking for more ”lunch buddies!” Many of the students are in need of a mentor to spend time with them once a week. Volunteers are needed for just one hour, one day a week to sit with students during their lunch peri-od. There are three time slots each day. Kindergarten:10:45 to 11:25 First grade: 11:15 to 12:00 Second and Third grade:11:45 to 12:25 If you are interested contact Vivian at 362-9593 or Kelly Berg at 361-2400 or [email protected]

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Angel Museum Volunteers are needed at the Angel Museum. The museum is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Help is needed in the gift shop, museum and café. The Museum Board meets once a month and Board members are needed. For more information contact Bob at the RSVP office at 362-9593 or 756-4281.

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Beloit Senior Center Volunteers are needed to help at the Senior Center meal site. Tuesday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call Cindy Ross at 364-2875 for more information.

Jackson Elementary School Jackson school in Janesville is looking for a volunteer to come in once a week for an hour or two and help in the book room to put books back in the correct place. Contact Linda at 756-4281 for more infor-mation.

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Beloit City Hall There are still openings for volun-teers at the City Hall Greeters desk. Mondays-8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Alternating Thursday morn-ings 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., alter-nating Thursday afternoons 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. , Fridays 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. or either shift on Tuesdays. Call Vivian at 362-9593 for more information.

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CASA Become the voice of an abused child. CASA will train community volunteers to advocate for children who have been abused or neglect-ed. After training, volunteers will be sworn in as friends of the Court and will spend time with the child each week as well as those in-volved in his or her life. They then report to the court how things are going with the child and what the child’s wishes are. For more infor-mation contact Kim or Connie at 608-305-0187 or Vivian at 362-9593 or 756-4281.

Cedar Crest

Make new friends while helping your community. Volunteers are needed for the rewarding work with older adults who are Living at Cedar Crest. Volun-teer activities include: Bingo, story club, evening games, day-time games manicures, indoor sports, iPod volunteer, euchre, roving cart visits, wheelchair walks, activities volunteer and one on one visits. Each day is a day that a volunteer can make themselves feel useful while brightening the life of someone else. For information as to the days these activities are held contact Linda Lyke at 608-373-6327 or email [email protected] or contact Vivian at 362-9593 or 756-4281.

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Volunteer Ombudsman Children are not the only ones who need advocates. Make a difference, be a long term care volunteer ombudsman. Volunteer Advocates are needed for local nursing homes. You can make a difference in the lives of people living in long term care facilities. The State of Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care volunteer ombudsman program is seeking volunteers for Rock County. For more information contact Julia Pierstorff at 608-246-7004 or by email at [email protected] or call Vivian at 362-9593 or 756-4281.

November 2013 Issue| 15

Board of Directors

Jeff Hoyt, President Eva Arnold, Vice President

Pat Tilton, Secretary Henry Clement, Treasurer Ed Hansen, Jean M. Jensen,

Betty Jo Bussie, June Loper, Judy Owens, Holly Friel Paula Schutt,

June Divan, Rob Wilkinson

Seniors Volunteering For Seniors Advisory Board

Jeff Hoyt, RSVP Board Representative John Kalkirtz, Bev Garcia, Peg Slaback, Ellen Wiegand

Staff

Robert W. Harlow, Executive Director Linda Kleven, Assistant Director

Vivian Palombi, Community Referrals & Office Coordinator

Patty Hansberry, Seniors Volunteering For Seniors Coord. Betty Ainger, Bookkeeper

Rubye Moe, Darlene Severt, Pat Tilton, Office Volunteers

IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT

Publication Title…………………..…..The Power of 50 Plus

Issue Date……………………………….…November, 2013

Statement of Frequency……………….Published Monthly

Name and Address…..Retired & Senior Volunteer Program of Rock Co, Inc.

2433 S. Riverside Drive #1 Beloit, WI 53511 Telephone: 608-362-9593 & 608-756-4281

Fax: 608-362-9820 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rsvp-rock,org

Resource Guide for Vision-

Impairment Available. Among Wisconsin residents age 40 and older approximately 28,000 are blind and 60,000 are visually im-paired. What services can enhance the quality of life for individuals who have vision impairment? The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired has prepared a guide to vision impairment resources available in the state. If you would find this information helpful, they’ll gladly send you one or more free copies. Simply send your re-quest to [email protected] or call 608-255-1166.

A Note to All Our

Volunteer Stations Every three years RSVP sends

out a document called a Memo

Of Understanding to each of our

Community Partners who at one

time or another indicates the

need for volunteer help. Also

any agency to which we donate

the many items our in-home vol-

unteers make.

It is vitally important to us to

have those Memos signed and

returned to us. If you receive

a Memo and are not sure as to

why, please feel free to call us

at 362-9593 for an explanation.

Hats, Mittens, Scarves and lap

robes, sweaters and wheelchair

walker bags will be available for

the schools and assisted living

facilities the Second week in No-

vember.

According to the National

Center for Injury

Prevention and Control: Falls and hip fractures among

older adults are serious.

More than 1/3 of adults ages 65

and older fall each year.

Among older adults, falls are the

leading cause of injury and deaths

and the most common cause of

nonfatal injuries and hospital

trauma admissions for trauma.

Of those who fall 20% to 30%

suffer moderate to severe injuries

such as hip fractures or head trau-

mas that reduce mobility and in-

dependence and increase the risk

of premature death.

Where Has The Time Gone?

Here is the November newsletter

already! It seems like just last

week that we were closing out

2012 and now 2013 is almost over.

How lucky we were this year, no

tornados very little flooding and

except for some days that the tem-

perature was really uncomfortable

we had a pretty nice summer.

Our gardens flourished and the

flower beds were unusually lovely.

Now fall is upon us and the trees

are turning the beautiful colors that

it seems like only Wisconsin can

produce.

If our luck holds out this will be

one of those wonderful winters

with mild temperatures, only

enough snow to cover the ground,

with a really big snow on Christ-

mas Eve for Santa to arrive in. Of

course it should melt before New

Years and then start getting warm

again.

* * * * * * * * * *

We become happier, much happi-

er, when we realize life is an op-

portunity rather than an obligation

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Rock County, Inc.

The Power of 50 Plus

A Joint Publication

of

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

and

Grinnell Hall Senior Center

November 2013 Issue

Become a Friend of RSVP of Rock County While the Board of Directors of RSVP appreciate the contributions of its many volunteers and community part-

ners, it also acknowledges the need to raise additional dollars to ensure that RSVP of Rock County can continue

to operate effectively with its partner agencies and volunteers.

If you would like to become a friend of RSVP of Rock County, please send your tax deductible donation to Re-

tired and Senior Volunteer Program of Rock County, 2433 S. Riverside Drive #1, Beloit, WI 53511.

Your friend status will provide you with name recognition on the RSVP website as well as in its monthly news-

letters.

Thank you again for assisting us in our mission of enhancing the lives of volunteers, age 55 and older through

meaningful service opportunities that match life skills and interests to community needs.

Friends of RSVP

Eva Arnold

Marlene & Tony Bachim

Lois Barnes

Erna Beese

Cecilia Rose Blackwell

Bob Brunner

Stephen & Ruth Carlson

Joyce Cawkins

Henry Clement

Samuel & Joan Clutter

Charlene Courtney

Gwen Daluge

Walt & June Divan

Cheryl Ezdon

Beverly Frahm

Kathy Gove

Joe Green

Ed & Debra Hansen

Liz & Bob Harlow

Sharon & David Henning

Jean Hudson

Janet Hudson

Ralph Irvin

Dorothy Jeffers

Jean Jensen

Betty Johnson

June Kay

Georgette Kinsey

Pat Kenucane

Mary Kleinsmith

Bonnie Kretsos

June Loper

Theora McGee

Elizabeth Moncrief

Michael & Barabara Morgan

Dale Nord

Vivian Palombi

Virginia Pfeiffer

Tim & Jayme Roth

Ron Schrader

Evelyn Smesrud

Evelyn Thompson

Pat Tilton

Mark & Anika Triller

Ken Wendtland

Gene Zimba


In Memoriam

Gene Smith in memory of Laurna Smith Jean Smith in memory of Laurna Smith

Community Partners

Beloit Health Systems Culver’s of Beloit Premiere Technologies

Breakfast Optimists Club Intermediate Women’s Club of Beloit Staff of Blackhawk Bank

Beloit Senior Center Finley Dencker Siepert & Compnay

Documents

The Power of 50 Plus - RSVP-Rock.org