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VERONA
SENIOR CENTER
108 PAOLI STREET
VERONA, WI 53593
PHONE
608.845.7471
E-MAIL senior.center@ci.verona.wi.us
SOCIAL WORKER ADDED TO SENIOR CENTER STAFF
THE VERONA SENIOR CENTER HAS RECEIVED COUNTY FUNDING TO HIRE A PART TIME SOCIAL WORKER TO SERVE FINANCIALLY AND FUNCTIONALLY ELIGIBLE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CLIENTS IN BELLEVILLE, MT. HOREB AND VERONA. CONSOLIDATION OF SERVICE AREAS IS BEING DONE TO BOTH REDUCE EXPENSES AND ENHANCE THE LEVEL OF SERVICE PROVIDED IN EACH AREA. MARSHA CETAWIN HAS A MASTER'S DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK AND 29 YEARS EXPERIENCE. SHE WILL BEGIN GETTING ACQUAINTED IN OUR AREA MARCH 1.
SERVICES
LOAN CLOSET:
WE HAVE A LOAN CLOSET AT THE SENIOR CENTER OF DURABLE HEALTH CARE AIDES SUCH AS WHEELCHAIRS, WALKERS, CANES, ETC., WHICH ARE AVAILABLE ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS AT NO COST TO THE BORROWER. THESE ITEMS HAVE BEEN DONATED TO US AND WE WELCOME SUCH DONATIONS. WE ESPECIALLY NEED LIGHT-WEIGHT WHEELCHAIRS. TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT ITEMS BE RETURNED TO THE CENTER
VISITING NURSE NAIL CLINIC:
SCHEDULED THE FIRST AND SECOND MONDAYS OF EACH MONTH AT 8:30 AM. AN APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED. CALL THE SENIOR CENTER AT 845-7471. COST IS $10.00 AND YOU MUST BRING (2) TOWELS. NOTE: WE CAN-NOT PROVIDE FOOT CARE FOR DIABETICS. FOR FOOT CARE USE THE HORIZON HEALTH AND WELLNESS ENTRANCE.
RSVP DRIVER ESCORT RIDES:
RIDES CAN BE ARRANGED THROUGH THE SENIOR CENTER OFFICE AT 845-7471. WE MUST HAVE AT LEAST TWO DAYS NOTICE PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT TO AVOID LAST MINUTE REQUESTS. FIRST PRIORITY IS ALWAYS GIVEN TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. PLEASE RESPECT THE DRIVERS' TIME.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING:
WE PROVIDE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING ON THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
- FIRST TUESDAY STARTING AT 12:30 AT PARK VERONA APARTMENTS (506 WEST VERONA AVENUE)
- THIRD WEDNESDAY AT 12:30 PM AT PARK VERONA APARTMENTS
- FORTH TUESDAY AT 11:00 AM
ALL SCREENINGS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND DONE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.
MASSAGE THERAPY:
EVERY SECOND AND FORTH WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH AT 9:00 AM. THE COST IS $20.00 FOR A HALF HOUR AND $40.00 FOR A FULL HOUR. CALL THE SENIOR CENTER AT 845-7471 FOR AN APPOINTMENT. WHEN YOU MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT, BE SURE TO INDICATE IF YOU NEED TRANSPORTATION.
EUCHRE:
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 8:30 AM AND EVERY FRIDAY AT 1:30 PM.
BRIDGE:
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 1:00 PM.
KNITTING:
AT 9:30 AM EVERY THURSDAY.
EXERCISE:
EVERY TUESDAY AT 9:00 AM
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP:
THIS GROUP MEETING ONCE A MONTH ON THE FOURTH THURSDAY FROM 10:30 AM TO 11:30 AM. THIS INFORMAL DISCUSSION GROUP IS OPEN TO ANYONE WHO IS PROVIDING CARE FOR AN OLDER ADULT. CAREGIVERS ATTENDING THE SUPPORT GROUP MAY STAY AT THE SENIOR CENTER FOR LUNCH FOLLOWING THE MEETING, OR REQUEST A LUNCH TO TAKE HOME FOR THEMSELVES AND THE PERSON FOR WHOM THEY ARE CARING. TRANSPORTATION IS AVAILABLE. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT JULIE AT WILLOW POINT, 848-5701 OR DIANE AT THE SENIOR CENTER AT 845-7471.
WEST YMCA CLASSES OFFERED AT THE VERONA SENIOR CENTER:
FLOOR AEROBICS OVER 50
STRENGTH TRAINING
WALKING CLUB
NUTRITION AND FITNESS INFORMATION SESSIONS
WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTHY EATING CLASSES
COOKING CLASSES
BODY FAT/BLOOD PRESSURE ASSESSMENT
ADDITIONALLY, THE CITY OF VERONA SENIOR CENTER PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES:
- INFORMATION ON SENIOR SERVICES (MEDICARE/MEDICAID BENEFITS, HOUSING OPTIONS ETC.)
- OUTREACH AND CASE MANAGEMENT
- NUTRITION PROGRAM, INCLUDING CONGREGATE AND HOME DELIVERED MEALS
- TRANSPORTATION WITH A MECHANICAL LIFT AVAILABLE
- MASSAGE THERAPY
- FOOT CARE CLINICS
- EUCHRE
- BINGO
- SHOPPING IN MADISON
- DINING OUT WITH FRIENDS
- MONTHLY BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY PARTY
- FOOD FAIR SITE
- WISCONSIN HARVEST DROP-OFF LOCATION
- CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
- INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
- DAY TRIPS
- LOAN CLOSET OF ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT
- HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS
- ACCREDITED BY THE WISCONSIN ASSOCIATION OF SENIOR CENTERS