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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 6

December 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! If you would like to be a member and it is not in

your budget, the advisory board has set aside funding to give out a number of scholarships. Please see a

volunteer at the front desk for more information beginning Monday, December 9th. Memberships also

make a great gift - put it on your Christmas wish list - or purchase one for a friend or family member!

Regular Membership

$25.00 individual $40.00 couple

• Free mailing of monthly newsletter

• Free or reduced selected activities and classes

• Vote in election for Advisory Board

• Free bumper sticker with paid membership

Premiere Membership

$50.00 individual $90.00 couple

• All the benefits of regular membership

PLUS…..the following discounts all year!

• McDonalds - Buy one dessert—get one free

• Café Fromage - 10% off lunch Monday & Tuesday

• The Cheese People of Beloit - 10% off Wed.

• BIFF - 20% off tickets

• Angel Museum—Buy One—Get One admission

• The Villager—10% discount

• Beloit Family Eye Care—25% off pair of glasses

• Liberty Tax Service—25% off tax preparation

Details on page 2

A Word From The Coordinator

Paula Schutt

Greetings! I am writing this from the

wonderful city of Green Bay. How

exciting to be visiting the home of our

very own Green Bay Packers! I am attending the

Wisconsin Parks and Recreation Association’s annu-

al conference and what an experience. Yesterday

our keynote speaker was none other than Wayne

Larrivee, the announcer for the Green Bay Packer’s

Radio Network!

I will be returning from the conference with a num-

ber of exciting new ideas for programming! My first

full year as Grinnell’s Coordinator is almost done

and it has just sped by! I am looking forward to add-

ing additional programs I know you will enjoy for

2014!

As we move into the last month of 2013, I am taking

some time to reflect on all the wonderful things that

have happened this year, as well as all the new

friends I have made.

I wish you all a very blessed Christmas and a peace-

ful, friend and family filled new year!

Gift Shop in Need of Donated Items Our gift shop, Nellie’s Nook, under the direction of

volunteer, Bobbie Pann, is hugely popular. Items

are quickly flying off the shelf and we are in need of

a variety of new and gently used products.

• Tupperware

• Utensils

• Casserole Dishes

• Pots and Pans

• Hand , Dish and Bath Towels

• Toasters

• Coffee Makers

• Small Appliances

• Rings

• Fashion Scarfs

2 | The Power of 50 Plus December 2013

Grinnell Hall Senior Center Memberships

Many Thanks To Our Generous Friends Coffee and or Cookies/Donuts…..June Hargraves, Gloria

Meyer, Linda Marshall, Georgette Kinsey, Jo Schuett

Gift Shop Items…….Judy Virgin, Ann Nicholson, and Joanne

Juno. Craft Supplies...Carol Moran . Lanyards...Beth Bausman.

Christmas Decorations...Linda Kinder. Personal Hygiene

items….June Hargraves.

Advisory Board of Grinnell Senior Center

Local Business Leaders Give Discounts The following businesses have offered to give discounts

to all members of Grinnell who have signed up for the

Premiere Membership:

1. McDonalds - Buy one dessert—get one free

At the following locations - S. Beloit Stores,

Milwaukee Rd and Madison Rd. in Beloit

2. Neli’s Restaurant - 10 % off your bill

3. Angel Museum - Buy one admission- get one free

4. The Cheese People of Beloit

10% storewide every Wednesday

5. Café Fromage 10% off lunch/drinks Mon & Tues (excluding alcoholic drinks)

6. Beloit Family Eye Care, SC Complete pair of glasses 25% off - 30% off second

(Cannot be combined with insurance benefits)

7. BIFF - 20% off tickets to any BIFF event or film

year round at Bushel’s & Peck’s on Wed. night

in spring, fall and early winter. Incl. Feb 14 - 23. 2014

8. The Villager Art Gallery & Custom Framing

429 E. Grand Ave, Beloit—10% discount

9. Liberty Tax Service - 421 E. Grand Ave, Beloit

20% off tax preparation. (apt. required)

More merchants will be joining in the upcoming

months to increase your savings!

A Premiere Membership

makes a GREAT Christmas Gift!!!

Your Name Here

Robert Harlow - Chair

Skip Gleasman - Vice Chair

Bob Sager - Secretary

Art Griffin - Treasurer

Terri DeFauw, Robert Garner, Karen Nelson,

Gloria Meyer, Beth Bausman

Classes and Programs

December 2013 Issue | 3

Holiday Celebration and Sing-a-Long Join us on Monday, December 23 for a holiday par-

ty. We open at 7:30 a.m. and will offer Christmas

music and snacks all morning. At 11:30 we will wel-

come Arnola Marks at the piano as

we enjoy a Christmas Sing-A-

Long! The music will be followed

by a delicious holiday dinner of

Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans,

Pineapple Tidbits, Dinner Roll and

Pumpkin Pie. Everyone who at-

tends the luncheon will go home with a special gift.

In the afternoon, we will have a variety of games set

out for people to enjoy such as scrabble, monopoly

and card games. You must sign up for the lunch by

Monday, December 16, so check your calendars and

don’t miss this celebration! Oh yes, and don't forget

to bring a friend who hasn’t been here before. Come

celebrate with us!

Holiday Bingo “Twas the day after Christmas and all through the halls,

calls of “Bingo” were heard echoing off the walls!”

Thursday, December 26 at 1:00 p.m. we will feature

Bingo like you have never played it

before at Grinnell. We are sure

you will enjoy the afternoon of fun

with your friends. We will play

seven games, take a break for

snacks and then head into the sec-

ond half of the afternoon. Cards cost just .25 each with a

four card limit. All money will be returned in prizes. The

more people who play - the bigger the prizes, so bring a

friend or two! The bingo is sponsored by Riverside Ter-

race but will be conducted by volunteers from Grinnell.

Everyone who plays bingo and stays for the whole session

will be in a drawing to win a special prize! Don’t miss this

fun afternoon. We are requesting you sign up by Dec. 20th

so we know how much food to prepare. Stop by the front

desk or call 608-364-2875.

Finnegan’s RV—Tour of Lights It’s a Grinnell Holiday tradition! Get on the bus and

join us on Wednesday, December 11. Finnegan’s

RV is providing a bus

to take us on a tour of

Christmas lights in the

Beloit area. The bus

leaves at 6:30 p.m.

Doors at Grinnell open

at 5:30, so come on in

for some hot chocolate

and Christmas music.

The tour is limited to 38 people, so sign up now! This

is a much loved event and we would like to thank our

friends at Finnegans RV for making it possible.

The Art of Belly Dancing Go ahead, admit it, the title of this article caught

your attention, didn’t it? There is so much more to

this form of art and exercise than meets the eye. Be-

fore you dismiss it, take a few moments and read

through the article. What is belly dance? The most

basic definition -- it's movement isolation, usually in

the torso, set to music. However, there are many cul-

tural, historical, and fantasy components and conno-

tations to this

dance form. It is

believed that

various forms of

belly dance have

been around for

thousands of

years. We do

know that just a

few hundred years ago it was used to commemorate

momentous occasions in an individual's life, to cele-

brate community festivals, or simply to entertain. In

1893, belly dance was used to draw Americans to the

Chicago World Fair. Vaudeville soon started includ-

ing belly dancers in its shows. Hollywood eventually

incorporated belly dancers into movies. There's a per-

ception that belly dance was all about women danc-

ing for men's enjoyment. However, that is a more re-

cent development. Historically, women danced with

and for other women. Today, we have several purely

American forms of belly dance.

The bottom line is that belly dance is great exer-

cise, building core muscle strength, focusing on

posture, enhancing coordination, and challenging

the brain. Most of all it is just great fun! (continued on next page)

Books For Kids Share the magic of reading with

area children this Christmas by

donating new or gently used chil-

dren’s books to the “Books For

Kids” program sponsored by the

Beloit Daily News. We will have a collection box

located here at Grinnell until Tuesday, December

17. Bring in your donation of books and bring a

smile to a child’s face this year.

Cards and More……….Dates and Times

Bridge Marathon………..Fri. Dec. 13 at 12:30 p.m. Euchre………………......Thurs. Dec. 5,12,19 & 26 500 Cards……………….Each Wed. & Fri. at 12:30 Golf Card Game…… ….Mon. Dec. 9th at 1:00 p.m. Cribbage….…….......…...Each Tues. at 1:00 p.m. Bridge Lessons………….Each Mon. at 12:30 Mahjong……..……….…Each Wed. at 1:00 p.m. St. Jude’s Bridge………..Tues., Dec. 17 at 12:30


More Classes And Programs

Health And Wellness

Euchre Tournament Euchre will be played four times this month on Thursday, December 5, 12, 19 and 26. The first event on December 5th there will be an entry fee of $5.00 and .25 per bump. All money will be returned in prizes, so the more people who play, the bigger the prizes. On December 12, 19 and 26, the entry fee is just $1.00 and .10 per bump. This event is open to both members and non-members.

Golfing in December? It’s not what you think, but it’s just as fun! Golf is a

fast paced card game that is fun and helps improve your memory at the same time. Come and join us on Monday,

December 9th at 1:00 p.m. and learn the game of “golf”. It is simple to learn and a great

deal of fun to play! No sign up is necessary, and there is no cost. Come and join us!

The Art of Belly Dancing ……..(continued from page 3)

You can explore this fascinating art form beginning Wednesday, January 15, 2014. The dance instruc-tor, Peggy Weisensel Chavey, will instruct a one

hour class once a week for 8 eight weeks begin-

ning at 1:00 p.m. You may purchase an 8 week punch card for just $55.00. Pre-registration is re-quired for this class and a minimum of four students is required to hold the class. To register, call 608-

Strong Women Class To Begin in January Beginning in January, 2014,Grinnell Senior Center

will begin offering an 8 week class to help wom-en improve their strength and balance. The StrongWomen Pro-gram is a national evi-dence-based community exercise and nutrition program targeted to mid-life and older women. Dr. Miriam E. Nelson and colleagues have devel-

oped and evaluated two curricula. The first is a strength training curriculum to help women maintain muscle mass, strength, and function as they age. The second is a heart disease prevention program that focuses on aerobic activity and nutrition. The StrongWomen Strength Training Program grew out of research published by Dr. Miriam E. Nelson on bone density in older adults, which became popu-lar through her first book, Strong Women Stay

Young. The program began in 2003 with the devel-opment of the StrongWomen Strength Training Pro-gram curriculum and StrongWomen workshops, which train women to become program leaders. The class will be held for 8 weeks on Tuesday and

Thursday at 1:00 p.m. and begins on Tuesday,

January 14. The cost of the class is $30.00 for the

8 week session for members of Grinnell and

$35.00 for non-members. Premiere Members of

Grinnell can take the class for just $25.00. There will be an informational session on Tuesday, Janu-

ary 7 at 1:00 p.m. that you must attend if you are interested in participating. The class will be taught by Beth Bausman, a trained instructor.

Grinnell Bookies Skipping Christmas is a comedy novel by John Grisham. The group will meet at 1:00 p.m. on Monday

December 16.

The story focuses on how Luther and Nora Krank try to avoid the frenzy traditionally experienced during the Christmas holiday. On the Sunday after Thanksgiving the two take their daughter Blair to the airport, where she departs for a year-long assign-ment in a remote area of Peru with the

Peace Corps. Nora bemoans the fact that the upcoming Christ-mas will be the first time they have been separated as a family, prompting her husband to calculate how much they spent cele-brating the holidays the previous year. When he realizes they have little to show for the $6,100 they invested in decorations, gifts, and entertaining, he decides to skip all the hubbub at home and surprise Nora by booking a ten-day cruise.

Health & Wellness

Chair Exercises…………....………....Mon. 8:30 a.m.

Beginning Line Dancing….…...……..Tues. 9 a.m.

Line Dancing………………….……...Tues. 10 a.m.

Morning Stretch……………………...Wed. 8:30 a.m.

Easy Stretch Yoga…….…….………..Wed. 9:45 a.m.

Walking with Yoshi………….……....Thurs. 8:15 a.m.

Tai Chi………………….……….……Fri. at 8:30

Breathing for Stress & Pain Relief Join instructor, Geri Feldman, as she shows you how to relieve chronic pain & stress by breathing. Most of us do not breathe correctly and when you learn how, it can make a big difference in how you feel. The class is held on Wednesday December 4 and

18 at 3:00 p.m. There is no charge.

Blood Sugar Testing The staff from Fair Oaks Health Care Services will be at Grinnell on Thursday, December 12 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. This is a walk in ser-vice and there is no cost.

Reflexology Works!! Reflexologist Maureen Birchfield offers half hour ap-pointments once a month for just $15.00. By pressing key points on your feet, you can get relief from pain in many areas of your body. This service fills up quickly so call now for your appointment! Maureen will be here on Thursday, December 12 beginning at noon. Call 608-364-2875 for your appt. This service has be-come so popular Maureen will begin offering it twice a month beginning in January. Holiday Gift Idea: Give a gift certificate for a ses-

sion with Maureen and you are giving the gift of

good health! A great $15 gift idea!

Relax With a Chair Massage Make your appointment today With Kathy Pann LMT for Wednesday, December 18, beginning at 11:30 for a 15 min. chair massage. Cost is just $12.00 To make your

appointment call 608-364-2875 Here is an affordable

holiday gift idea for a friend or loved one - give

them a gift certificate for a 15 minute massage - it

is a gift that says you care!

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Benefit Assistance Returns We are pleased to welcome our new Benefit Spe-

cialist Lachel Fowler. Lachell will be replacing

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and there is no charge.

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Grinnell Hall Senior Chews and News

December

2013

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

2

Chili Peas & Carrots Italian Pasta Salad Corn Bread Chunk Applesauce

3

Baked Chicken Thigh and Leg Mashed Potatoes & Gravy CA Mix Vegetables Wheat Bread Sliced Peaches

4

Rosemary Pork Loin Sweet Potatoes Pears Wheat Roll Brownie

5

Western Meatloaf Parsley Red Potatoes Green Beans Dinner Roll Sugar Cookie

6

Burgundy Tips w/ Egg Noodles Garden Blend Veg. Stewed Tomatoes Wheat Bread Diced Fruit Mix

9

Navy Bean Soup w/Ham Squash Tossed Salad Dinner Rolls Hot Spiced Apples

10

Chicken Breast Scalloped Potatoes with Ham WI Blend Vegetables Wheat Bread Carrot Bar

11

Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes WI Blend Vegetables Wheat Roll Apricots

12

Baked Breaded Fish Carrots Green Beans Wheat Bread Lemon Poppyseed Cake

13

Chicken Cacciatore w/ Penne Pasta Winter Blend Veg. Carrots Breadstick Mandarin Oranges

16

Parmesan Crusted Pork Loin Sweet Potatoes CA Mix Vegetables Wheat Dinner Roll Pears

17

Sloppy Joes w/ Hamburger Bun Gr. Bean Casserole Tossed Salad Tropical Fruit

18

Chicken /Wild Rice Soup Mediterranean Veg. Applesauce w/ Peaches Dinner Roll Chocolate Pudding

19

Hot Shaved Turkey Mashed Potatoes Peas Wheat Bread Choc. Chip Cookie

20

Chicken A La King w/ Baking Powder Biscuit Carrots Broccoli Fruit Cocktail

23

Special Holiday Menu Ham Sweet Potatoes Green Beans Pineapple Tidbits Dinner Roll Pumpkin Pie

24

Closed Christmas Holiday

25

Closed Christmas Holiday

26

Baked Chicken Drumsticks Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Brussels Sprouts Wheat Bread Peanut Butter Cookie

27

Quiche w/ Spinach, Cheese and Bacon CA Mix Veg Red Potatoes Dinner Roll Fruit Jello

30

Chopped Steak

Baked Potato

Red Cabbage

Wheat Bread

Mandarin Oranges

31

Grinnell Hall

Closed for

New Years Eve


December Activities 2013 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

2

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Chair Exercise

9:00 Paper Crafting

9:30 Golden-aires

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Bridge Lessons

3

8:00 Billiards

8:00 Vet’s Coffee

9:00 Beginning

Line Dancing

10:00 Regular Line

Dancing

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Bridge

1:00 Cribbage

4

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

2:00 Theatre Group

3:00 Stress /Pain Relief

5

8:00 Billiards

8:15 Walking w/ Yoshi

9:00 Woodcarving

9:00 Benefit Specialist

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Euchre

6

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Tai Chi

9:30 Raisin-ettes

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

9

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Chair Exercise

9:00 Paper Crafting

9:30 Golden-aires

11:30 Chews & News


1:00 Golf

(see page 4 for all the

details!)

10

8:00 Billiards

9:00 Beginning

Line Dancing

10:00 Regular Line

Dancing

11:30 Chews & News

1:00 Cribbage

11

8:00 Billiards


9:30 Bridge


11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

2:00 Theatre Group

1:00 Mahjong

6:30 Finnegan’s Tour

Of Lights

12

8:00 Billiards



9:00 Woodcarving

10:00 Blood Sugar

11:30 Chews & News

12:00 Reflexology

1:00 Euchre

1:00 Crafts & Chats

13

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Tai Chi

9:30 Raisin-ettes

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

12:30 Bridge Marathon

16

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Chair Exercise

9:00 Paper Crafting

9:30 Golden- aires

11:30 Chews & News


1:00 Grinnell Bookies

17

8:00 Billiards

9:00 Beginning Line

Dancing

10:00 Regular

Line Dancing

11:30 Chews & News

1:00 Cribbage

12:30 St. Jude’s Bridge

1:00 RSVP Luncheon

18

8:00 Billiards


9:30 Bridge


11:30 Chair Massage

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

1:00 Mahjong

1:00 Foot Clinic

2:00 Theatre Group

3:00 Stress/Pain Relief

19

8:00 Billiards


9:00 Woodcarving


11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Euchre

1:00 Foot Clinic

1:00 Vet’s Coffee

20

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Tai Chi

9:30 Raisin-ettes

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

23

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Chair Exercise

9:00 Paper Crafting

9:30 Golden - aires

11:30 Chews & News


Holiday Celebration

ALL DAY

24

Christmas Eve

Closed

25

Christmas

Day

Closed

26

8:00 Billiards


9:00 Woodcarving


11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Euchre

1:00 Holiday Bingo

27

8:00 Billiards

8:30 Tai Chi

9:30 Raisin-ettes

11:30 Chews & News

12:30 Cards—500

30

8:00 Pool - Billiards

8:30 Chair Exercise

9:00 Paper Crafting

9:30 Golden - aires

11:30 Chews & News


31

New Year’s Eve

Closed

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


A Word From

Executive Director

Robert W. Harlow

It’s hard to believe that we are

sending out our last newsletter

for 2013.

Boy the time sure does fly by!

As we end 2013 we reflect upon the conclusion of

our 40th year and the wonderful contributions of our

volunteers over the years.

While there have been changes in terms of our of-

fice locations, funding levels and expansions or cre-

ation of new programs, one thing remained constant

throughout four decades. The commitment and

dedication of our volunteers is unwavering. We

remember those volunteers who have passed on,

deeply appreciate our current volunteers and wel-

come the new volunteers we enlist every month.

The thought occurs to me that many of the children

served in our Intergenerational Programs during the

70’s have children and even grandchildren who

have also been touched by this program. That’s

quite a legacy!

You will be receiving this newsletter just before the

Christmas holiday. I would like to take this time to

wish all of our volunteers, community partners,

staff and Boards a very healthy and happy Holiday

Season. I hope you all have a wonderful 2014 as

well.

The Staff

and

Board of Directors

of the

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

Wish All of Our

Wonderful Volunteers

A

Happy Holiday Season

Pat Tilton

Pat was born and raised on the Eastern Shore of

Virginia, a peninsula bordered by the Atlantic

Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. After high school

graduation she enlisted in the United States Ma-

rines, serving from 1966 to 1969. Wisconsin

has been her home for 43 years. She previously

worked for Dean Health System and is currently

employed as fill-in nutrition coordinator for Rock

County Council on Aging. She and her husband

Jack, live in Janesville. They have 4 children, 12

grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Pat enjoys

reading, baking, bicycling, walking and posting pic-

tures of her little grand kids on Facebook.

Pat has served on the RSVP Board since 2008. She

is currently Secretary. Pat’s Board term will end in

2014.

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

Marveline started volunteering for SVS in Sept-

ember 2011. She has taken many people for doctor

appointments, to the grocery store and other ap-

pointments. She has also volunteered in other

parts of the program visiting people in their home

and going to see previous clients in the nursing

home. In March of 2012 her husband Bruce start-

ed volunteering with her. They take most people

together, but have taken people separately also.

It’s a good way to spend time together while help-

ing people to get to appointments and the grocery

store. Together they have taken 39 different peo-

ple and still counting.

Both Marvellene and Bruce are retired, Marvelene

from Beloit Corporation and Bruce from Warner

Brake and Clutch Company.

I would like to thank Bruce and Marvellene for

their dedication to the program.

Marvelene and Ken Winchester

I would also like to thank all of the SVS volunteers

who donate so much time to the program, without

you there would be no program. I greatly appreciate

everything that each one of you does.

Happy Holidays to all of you.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Dear Santa, We here at RSVP have tried really hard to be good this

year. Would it be possible for you to bring us some of the

things on our wish list? The kind of things we need are

not for fun, but are useful. You know, things like copy

paper, HP 56 & 57, Lexmark 70 and Canon 225, 226 C

226M or 226Y ink cartridges for our printers, post-it-

notes, paper plates, napkins plastic utensils, styrofoam

cups, kleenex, paper towels, toilet tissue, cleaning sup-

plies, trash bags, gift cards from Staples or Office Max

and postage stamps. We know this is a long list, but with

funding as tight as it would be a great help.

Give Back to Humanity Become a Red Cross Volunteer

Become a Red Cross volunteer and help people who are facing an emergency. You may find your own life changed in the process. Disaster Response – Help people affected by disas-ters ranging from home fires to tornados by providing food, shelter, essential relief supplies and comfort and hope. Preparedness Education- Teach families, people in classrooms, organizations and corporations how to be Red Cross ready for disasters and emergencies by simple steps to get prepared. Service to Armed Forces- Connect families and vet-erans with resources in response to emergencies. Train military families in coping and resiliency skills and supply recreational and therapeutic support in military and VA health care facilities. Health and Safety Training-Teach vital lifesaving skills such as those in first aid/CPR/AED. Baby-sitting, water safety and pet first aid courses. Blood Services- Coordinate blood drives or serve as a blood drive volunteer to register blood donors and staff the refreshment area. To volunteer, call (toll free) 877-618-6628 ex. 5822 Or visit redcross.org/wi/Madison for more infor-mation.

Janesville Senior Center

The Janesville Senior Center is in need of a volunteer to staff the front desk on Tuesday & Thursday after-noons 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call Vivian at 756-4281 for more information.

It All Depends on How You Look At It!This is the December Newsletter already,

which means that the end of the year is close at hand

and all we have to look forward to is cold, snow and

more cold. Or you could think about it this way!

December 21st is the first day of winter; from then it

is only 43 days until Groundhog Day and from there

only 46 days until the first day of Spring. Now

doesn’t that make you feel a little better? Before

you know it those lovely crocuses, tulips and daffo-

dils will be peeking through and we will all be

watching for the first robins of spring.

Let’s Talk About Mileage Requests As most of you know RSVP offers mileage reim-bursement for all Community Referral and Inter-generational volunteering, if the volunteer re-quests it. This is 27 cents a mile round trip from home to the volunteer site and back home. The

cap is your mileage total or $33.75 per month

which ever is less.

We ask that our volunteers turn in their requests each month since our bookkeeper must close out each months finances separately. What makes things confusing for our volunteers is that we pay mileage every three months, so many of you will put three months on one request and this is where the confusion comes in. Reimburse-ment is figured on a monthly basis, so that even though you have a total number of miles for the three months to be able to claim the $33.75, if your mileage for one of those months is less than the cap amount, you will only be paid that months amount. It would really help if you would send in your in-dividual mileage requests each month, not only for the reimbursement but for the entering of hours on the computer. If you have any questions as to the reimbursement for mileage, please feel free to call us at 362-9593 or 756-4281.


12 | The Power of 50 Plus October 2013

WELCOME TO RSVP Kathleen Ames

Patricia Foster

Yvonne Paffel

WE REMEMBER Sue Johnson

James Oertel

Dorothy Wachtendank

Audrey Walsh

RSVP Office Closed Christmas

Tuesday & Wednesday,

December 24 & 25.

New Years Eve & Day Tuesday Dec. 31 and

Wednesday Jan 1, 2014.

Baby Yarn Do you enjoy making baby blan-

kets? We just received a nice

donation of baby yarn from

the WIC program and it would

be wonderful if one of our knit

or crochet people would turn it

into much needed baby items,

which we would then give back

to the WIC program.

Do it Anyway “People are often unreasonable,

illogical and self centered.

Forgive them anyway.

If you are kind, people may ac-

cuse you of selfish, ulterior mo-

tives.

Be kind anyway.

If you are successful, you will

win some false friends and some

true enemies.

Succeed Anyway.

If you are honest and frank, peo-

ple may cheat you.

Be honest anyway.

What you spend years building,

someone could destroy over-

night.

Build anyway.

If you find serenity and happi-

ness, they may be jealous.

Be happy anyway.

The good you do today, people

will often forget tomorrow.

Do good anyway.

Give the world the best you have

and it may never be enough.

Give the world the best you’ve

got anyway.

You see, in the final analysis it

is between you and God.

It was never between you and

them anyway”

Mother Theresa

Another Volunteer Opportunity

Rock County Humane Society

The Rock Co. Humane society is

asking for volunteers for the fol-

lowing jobs:

Dog walking.

Socializing cats.

Helping to keep the satellite area

at Petco neat and tidy.

Doing yard work.

General maintenance at the shel-

ter.

The Humane Society is open on

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and

Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00

p.m. and Wednesday, Saturday

and Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00

p.m.

Many changes have been made

at the shelter and volunteer help

would make it even better. If you

are interested call Vivian at 362-

9593 or 756-4281. For more

information call Pam

at 752-5622.

Sorry for the Inconvenience

It has been brought to our atten-

tion that in the past few months

volunteers have stopped by our

office and found it closed. The

reason this happens is that we

are a small office with two full

time employees and three part

time employees.

Quite often we have to be out of

the office at the same time with

programs, projects and meetings.

For your convenience it would

be better to give us a call at

362-9593 before you come to

make sure there is someone here

to greet you.


The RSVP BABES program began in 1991. It is a primary prevention program designed to assist children, age three

through eight to develop positive living skills. Our program targets first grade classes in the area. BABES uses cuddly pup-

pets to tell five story lessons concerning self-image and feeling, decision making and peer pressure, coping, alcohol/drug

information and asking for help. The BABES lessons are supplemented with small group activities, music and work sheets.

Now lets meet the five puppets that make up the BABES program. We have Buttons and Bows McKitty, they are brother

and sister kittens who live in Pudding Heights. There is their friend Myth Mary, who is a misinformed squirrel who repeats

everything she hears without finding out if it is true or not. Early Bird always gives early warning signals for wrong deci-

sions or self defeating behaviors. He likes to give a “Honk, Honk” warning and the children will “Honk” back. Donavan

Dignity is the wise owl that always has a lesson that is as easy as 1, 2, 3 to share with everyone. Recovering Rhonda is a

dog who portrays a recovering alcohol and drug addict. She shares a lot of good information with the children.

Spotlight on BABES Beginning Alcohol and Addiction Education Studies

Roosevelt

Elementary

students enjoy

BABES

Janesville volunteers,

(from left) Linda

Rufer, Roberta

Woods, Betty Gilbert,

Pat Wagner,

Margaret Klein and

Jerry Cox

Babes continued on

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Hacket Elementary School The school year is in full swing and Hackett Elementary School is looking for more “lunch bud-dies!” Many of the students are in need of a mentor to spend time with them once a week. Volun-teers are needed for just one hour, one day a week to sit with stu-dents during their lunch period. 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 con-tact Vivian at 362-9593 or Kelly Berg at 361-2400 or [email protected]

Angel Museum Volunteers are needed at the An-gel Museum. The museum is open on Thurs-day, 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.

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.

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. Volunteer activities include: Bingo, story club, evening games, daytime games, manicures, indoor sports, iPod volunteer, eu-chre, roving cart visits, wheelchair walks, activities volunteer and one on one visits. For information as to the days these activities are held contact Linda Lyke at 608-373-6327 or email [email protected]

Volunteers who would ring bells are always needed by the Salvation Army. Call Julie at 757-8300.

St. Elizabeth Manor Volunteers are needed at St. Elizabeth Manor in Footville. Do you like to bake, why not make a birthday cake for a resi-dent and maybe help with the par-ty? Or if you sew, “adult clothing protectors” and wheelchair bags are needed. Volunteers are need-ed to help with the many social activities offered to the residents. Such as bingo, indoor sports and games. If you have a musical tal-ent, why not share it with them. Take a resident shopping or out for lunch. You could start a men’s club or a cooking club and many more rewarding activities. Contact Melissa Hubbard at 608-876-4056 or email her at [email protected] or call Vivian at 756-4281 or 362-9593.

Food Pantries This is the busiest time of the year for area food pantries. If you would like to give them a hand why not call Vivian at 362-9593 or 756-4281 for the names and locations in your area.

IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT Publication Title…………………..…..The Power of 50 Plus Issue Date……………………………….…December 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

Issue Number……..6

December 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, Cecilia Blackwell,

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

Intergenerational News Notes Spotlight on BABES (Beginning Alcohol and Addiction Education Studies)

(continued from page 13)

BABES at Robinson Elementary Mary Ann Svoem with Bows and Buttons

Ruby Hay, with Recovering Rhonda, and Mary McQuisten with Bows and

Sue Orr with Donavan Dignity Allene Meade with Buttons

Our thanks to all of the regular and substiture BABES volunteer puppeteers.

Members of the Janesville BABES group are, Jerry Cox, Betty Gilbert, Joyce Gray, Jeanette Grenzow,

Margaret Klein, Linda Rufer, Ron Stacy, Pat Wagner and Roberta Woods.

Beloit BABES group: Rose Ackley, Marlene Bachim, Wendy Ganzow, Ruby Hay, Allene Meade, Mary

McQuisten, Sue Orr and Mary Ann Sveom.

If you are not currently involved with BABES and enjoy working with children, please consider giving RSVP

a call at 362-9593 or 756-428l and ask for Linda.


The Power of 50 Plus

A Joint Publication

of

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

and

Grinnell Hall Senior Center

October 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 Krestos

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

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