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Volume 33, Issue 2

In This Issue Become a Matter of Balance Coach .................. 2 A Matter of Balance........... 2 Stepping On Workshop...... 2 Reading Buddies Needed.............................. 2 Leafy Greens Matter for Good Health...................... 2 Improve your Health Enjoy a Sunset.................. 3 Persons with Disabilities Parking Device................... 3 Caring for Each Other........ 4 Medicare's Preventative Visit & Wellness Exams..... 4 Delete, Delete, Delete!........ 4 Orthorexia: Obsession with Eating Pure................ 5 Microwave Safe Containers and Wraps......................... 5 Are you sitting too much?............................... 5 Quick Fruit Dessert .......... 5 August Menus .................. 6 Senior Center Locations..... 7 Monthly Sponsors.............. 8 Subscribe to the NEIghborhood News........... 8

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Message from the Chief Executive Officer King of the Castle... When I was a kid I lived in Waseca, Minnesota. I remember the first time I was allowed to ride my bike around the block by myself, it felt like my universe expanded to include new discoveries and new mysteries around every corner. I spent hour after hour exploring my new world and memorizing every neighbor, every tree, every house and every turn. By the time I was 9 years old, I was the “king of my castle,” everything felt comfortable, everything was familiar and everything was about to change. Just before my 10th birthday, my family moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, and just like that the “King” had left the building. I was scared, unsure of my surroundings. I didn’t know anyone and everything was new, everything was bigger, and everything was unknown and unfamiliar. It was a horrible feeling not knowing the surroundings, not being sure of where I was going and having to re-

learn a whole new world. Now, let’s fast-forward 30 (really more!) years or so. I have been working in the human service world for over 23 years. Since I have been at NEI3A I have spent days, weeks, months and years exploring the agency, learning every service, knowing every employee and committing myself to everyone we serve. Everything is comfortable, everything is familiar and once again…everything is about to change. This new world of Managed Care, Accountable Care Organizations, State Innovation Models and many other changing initiatives, has created a totally new universe in human services. The way we provide services is changing, the payment sources are going to be different, the partners are changing and the way we do business is going to be dramatically different. While we are being forced into a new way of thinking and a new way of engaging our communities and those

we are here to support, it is important to hold on to the core foundation of the “original why?” The “why?” is so much easier than the “how” or the “what.” The “why?” is because we choose to live for others, serve and support our family, friends, neighbors, and communities. The “why?” is the reason we love what we do and the reason we meet each day with a sense of purpose and commitment. No matter how different our world may be, no matter how many changes are coming to our universe, the one thing that we remain focused on, the “original why?” is partnering with individuals, families, and communities to allow people to live independently with dignity, respect and purpose! The “original why?”…is YOU! Mike Isaacson, Chief Executive Officer

Make a Difference in Your Community - Volunteer! Nutrition is a vital component to remaining healthy and independent. For many seniors it can be increasingly difficult to prepare a meal. Or perhaps they just need a little help with meals while recovering from an illness. In 2014, NEI3A delivered 298,078 meals to 2,626 homebound seniors throughout Northeast Iowa. In addition, NEI3A served 5,454 seniors 187,501 meals at our senior centers and meal sites. NEI3A’s mission is to help empower older people to remain in their homes for as long as they desire. Volunteers play a vital role in helping NEI3A fulfill this mission. NEI3A relies on volunteers to

help deliver meals to homebound seniors every day. For some seniors, this is the only human contact they will have during the day. Help make a difference in your community! NEI3A is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals throughout our 18 county service area. Volunteers will pick up the meals at a designated location in your community. Typically volunteers work in groups of two per route – one person to drive and the other to take the meal to the senior. Each route takes approximately 1½ to 2 hours depending on the community and number

of people on your route. If you, your church, the company your work for or any organization would like to help homebound seniors in your area by bringing them a hot nutritious meal, please call 866-468-7887. You can volunteer as often as you want – whether it is once a week or once a month. Any amount of time is greatly appreciated and will help a homebound senior in your community!

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Leafy Greens Matter for Good Health Dark green and leafy green vegetables are the super heroes of foods. Popular greens include kale, spinach, Romaine, Swiss chard, bok choy, beet and turnip greens, mustard and collards, and broccoli. Eating these brightly colored vegetables regularly gives the body a natural vitamin boost. Studies show dark leafy greens improve bowel health, protect against brittle bones and osteoporosis, reduce anti-inflammatory diseases like hardening of the arteries, and promote heart health. These bright green vegetables are naturally low in carbohydrates, sodium and cholesterol while rich in fiber, B vitamins, vitamins A, C and K, iron, calcium and rich in antioxidants, which keep the body’s cells healthy. August’s Fresh Conversations discussion will address practical ways for incorporating more of these foods in one’s diet. The discussion will also include information on managing these foods for persons taking Warfarin and other blood thinners. Since green leafy vegetables are so beneficial to health, experts recommend

adults age 50 and older eat at least 1½ cups each week. A one-cup serving is equivalent to one cup cooked or 2 cups raw greens or broccoli. Each Fresh Conversations program offers a delicious, easy food sampling. This month’s food exploration will include a simple-to-make salad dressing that enhances the flavor of a variety of salad greens. Practical tips for preparing and cooking kale will also be shared. Join a Fresh Conversations program for fun, fellowship and food. Sites offering the program in August include Bellevue, Cresco, Dyersville, Decorah, Eldora, Grinnell, Iowa Falls, Independence, Manchester, Waukon and West Union. New members are welcome anytime. Bring a guest and check your local meal site for the date and time. By Anne Blocker, Fresh Conversations Coordinator

Reading Buddy Volunteers Needed for Waterloo Schools If you are 55 or older, the Waterloo Schools is seeking Prime Time Volunteers to volunteer one to two hours a week as a Reading Buddy to children in first grade who are participating in the Reading Recovery program. Reading Buddy Volunteers meet with teacher identified student(s), in a one to one or small group setting, assisting the student(s) with teacher directed activities to help improve student reading skills. Classroom teachers provide guidance to the volunteer on what activities need to be worked on. Training will be provided by the respective teacher and/or Primetime Coordinator. A background check with the Iowa Sex Offender Registry will be conducted as well

as national checks through Raptor visitor check-in system. The goal is for students to improve their lagging reading skills. Skills required by volunteer: Volunteers must be patient and literate themselves, being able to read and speak clearly and fluently. Time commitment: Once or more a week. The time served per visit is determined by the teacher. The frequency the volunteer will meet with student(s) is determined by the teacher and agreed upon by the volunteer. If you are interested please contact Dee Euchner, RSVP Prime Time Coordinator at 319-272-2553 or email to [email protected].



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Want to Become a Matter of Balance Volunteer Coach? NEI3A will be holding a Coaches training for individuals who wish to become Volunteer Coaches for A Matter of Balance, a fall risk reduction program for older adults. A Matter of Balance (AMOB) is offered in a series of 8 twohour classes held over 4 or 8 weeks. AMOB has been shown to reduce an individual’s risk of falling through exercises, problem-solving and skill building. Coaches are provided all necessary training to successfully lead the series of classes. This eight

hour Coach Training will be held in Manchester, Iowa on August 5. There is no cost for coaches who agree to lead at least one A Matter of Balance class within 12 months. Successful coaches include those who have experience with older adults, are past educators, or are in a health related field but those with a willingness to learn and true commitment to fall prevention are encouraged to apply. For more information and application materials please call 866-468-7887 and ask for Janet Buls.

Stepping On

Building Confidence, Reducing Falls Join this 7-week workshop where you’ll learn exercises and strategies to help prevent you from falling. Stepping On is a program that has been researched and proven to reduce falls in older people. This workshop meets for two hours a week for seven weeks and is led by trained health care professionals. In addition, local guest experts provide information on exercise, vision, safety, and medications. Topics will include: simple and fun balance training, the role vision plays in keeping your balance, how medications can contribute to falls,

ways to keep from falling when out in your community, what to look for in safe footwear, and how to eliminate fall hazards in your home. Classes will be held at Covenant Medical Center in the Outpatient & Women's Center Room #10 (3421 West Ninth Street, Waterloo). The 2 hour sessions will be held each Wednesday starting August 19 through September 30. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required by calling Shanisha Jones at 319-272-2192. Cost is a suggested donation of $20.

A Matter of Balance Workshops

Would you like to improve your balance? Do you want to feel more comfortable participating in your favorite activities? NEI3A is offering A Matter of Balance, an award winning workshop designed to increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falling. During 8 two-hour sessions, participants learn to: • Promote exercise to increase strength and balance • Set realistic goals for increasing activity • Improve environment to reduce fall risk factors • View falls and fear of falling as controllable Take active steps to reduce the risk of falls, register today for A Matter of Balance. Classes will be held at the following locations: • Parkersburg: Classes start August 18 - Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Parker Place Retirement Community, 707 Hwy. 57 in Parkersburg. Register by calling Renee or Yvette at 319346-9771 by August 12. • Greene: Classes start August 19 - Classes will be held each Wednesday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Greene Senior Center located at 202 South Street in Greene. Register by calling Janet Buls at 866-468-7887 by August 14. There is a $15 materials fee to attend. Scholarships are available for persons 60 years of age and older who express financial need.

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Improve Your Health; Enjoy a Sunset One benefit of a long summer day is that it includes two spectacular views—sunrise and sunset—that can improve your health. While extended sun-exposure can be a health hazard, according to Dr. Cedric Garland, DrPh, of UC San Diego School of Medicine and Moores Cancer Center, short intervals in the sun, around 10-15 minutes a day, can have demonstrated health benefits. Examples include: 1. Sunlight improved mood and quality of sleep. Research has found that when sunlight enters the eyes, it causes your body to produce serotonin and melatonin, hormones that regulate various human functions such as sleep, appetite and mood. Serotonin is best known for its role as a “feel good” hormone. Increased levels of serotonin are associated with feelings of happiness and relaxation. Low serotonin levels, on the other hand, are linked to weakened immune function and depression. Melatonin is most noted for its role as a sleep hormone.

Deficiencies in this hormone can cause sleeplessness, among many other side-effects. 2. Sunlight lowers blood pressure. A May 2013 study at Edinburgh University found that skin exposed to ultraviolet light (UV) rays releases a compound called nitric oxide which lowered blood pressure. Dermatologists studied the blood pressure of volunteers exposed for one hour to either sunlight with UV rays, or heat lamps without. Results showed a significant drop in blood pressure after expose to UV rays, but not after the heat-only sessions. 3. Sunlight increases vitamin D supply. Vitamin D is produced by the skin’s response to UV radiation. For healthy people, a short interval of sun exposure – around 10-15 minutes – will produce enough vitamin D to meet a body’s needs for a full day. The National Institute of Health (NIH) estimates that 1,000 different genes that control every tissue

of the body are regulated by vitamin D3. A healthy supply of vitamin D promotes bone growth and help protect against illness like breast and colon cancer, multiple sclerosis and seasonal depression. 4. Sunlight can reduce pain and stress. According to a 2004 USA Today report about a University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University study that found sunlight affected the mood and pain medication usage of patients undergoing surgery. They found that patients who were placed in bright rooms reported

less perceived stress and took less medication per hour than patients in dim rooms. 5. Watching a sunrise or sunset can be a form of meditation. Stepping away and focusing on something restful like a sunset can reduce anxiety, help manage emotions, increase happiness, speed recovery and improve immunity, among other benefits. Watching a summer sunrise or a sunset is a beautiful and completely free way to positively impact your health. Take some time to enjoy the sky today! By Brenda Fuller, Service Specialist

license site or county treasurer’s driver’s license office. Applications and the medical statement are required if you chose to obtain the placard through the mail at the Iowa DOT Office of Vehicle Services at: Office of Vehicle Services Iowa Department of Transportation P.O. Box 9278 Des Moines, IA 50306-9278 Persons with disabilities plates are available at your county treasurer’s office. If you currently have a removable windshield placard in

your name you will need to present your license plate and registration to your county treasurer. If you do not have a windshield placard you must also present the medical statement. Stickers are only available at the Office of Vehicle Services listed previously. There is no cost for the removable windshield placard, license plate or license plate sticker. However the regular annual vehicle registration fee is still required for the license plate.

Persons With Disabilities Parking Device Summer heat puts a strain on now only our vehicles but US! Hot weather may make it more difficult to breathe when walking to and from your vehicle or you may have some physical limitation that makes that walk difficult. The State of Iowa issues removable windshield placards, license plates or license plate stickers to individuals with a disability that limits or impairs the person’s ability to walk. • Removable windshield placards are issued to a person with a disability on a temporary (six months) or permanent basis. Removable windshield placards may also be issued to an organization that transports persons with disabilities and/or elderly customers. • Persons with disabilities license plates are issued to the owner of a vehicle who is a

person with a permanent disability or they may be issued to the parent or guardian of a child with a disability if the child lives with the parent or guardian. • Stickers are issued to an owner of a vehicle who is a person with a disability who does not want a person with disabilities license plate. You will be required to provide a medical statement from a physician, chiropractor, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner on their letterhead stationery, stating you are a person with a disability and that disability is either temporary or permanent. To obtain the removable windshield placard present the medical statement to any Iowa DOT full service driver’s

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Caring For Each Other

Brenda Schmitt and Barb Wollan- Family Finance Specialists- Iowa State University Extension Iris paid for her lunch, then looked on with astonishment as Rose pulled out a credit card to cover her bill. “Rose! Why would you put this on a credit card?! Are your finances tight this month?” Rose laughed as she replied, “No Iris, everything is fine. Harry and I just make it a general rule to use each of our credit cards at least monthly. It helps us keep our credit scores pretty high.” “I don’t understand,” her sister replied. “You’ve paid cash for the last three cars you’ve bought, and I’m sure you’re not going to buy a different house, so why do you even care about your credit score? If you’re never going to borrow again, then it shouldn’t matter!” Many people are like Iris, believing that credit scores don’t matter if you are not going to borrow money in the future. That belief is un-

true, however. Even for older adults, maintaining a good credit score can be valuable. Credit scores are not used solely for lending decisions. They are also used for other business purposes: • Renting - Many landlords check your credit score before deciding to rent to you – they want to make sure you can be relied on to pay. • Insurance – Statistical analysis has shown a connection between credit score and frequency of insurance claims, so you may be turned down or charged extra for certain insurance policies if you have a low credit score. • Employment – a poor credit score can prevent you from getting a job in certain industries. While it is true that Rose and Harry are unlikely to seek employment, they certainly need insurance, and there is a chance they might

someday want to move into an apartment. With those factors in mind, maintaining a good credit score is still a good idea. In addition, it is also possible that at some point in the future they might decide to move out of their house and instead move into a condominium, which they would need to purchase. If the cost of the new condo was higher than the proceeds from the sale of their home, they might choose to take out a small mortgage; in that case, their good credit scores can only help them. By using their credit cards regularly, Harry and Rose are keeping an active credit file, and yet they are taking no risk and paying no interest as long as they always pay their credit card balances in full before the due date. Note: this assumes that their cards, like most credit cards,

Medicare's Preventative Visit & Wellness Exams

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers:

A "Welcome to Medicare" preventive visit: You can get this introductory visit only within the first 12 months you have Part B. This visit includes a review of your medical and social history related to your health and education and counseling about preventive services, including certain screenings, shots, and referrals for other care, if needed. It also includes: • Height, weight, and blood pressure measurements • A calculation of your body mass index • A simple vision test • A review of your potential risk for depression and your level of safety • An offer to talk with you about creating advance di-

rectives. • A written plan letting you know which screenings, shots, and other preventive services you need. This visit is covered one time. You don’t need to have this visit to be covered for yearly "Wellness" visits. Yearly "Wellness" visits: If you've had Part B for longer than 12 months, you can get this visit to develop or update a personalized prevention help plan to prevent disease and disability based on your current health and risk factors. Your provider will ask you to fill out a questionnaire, called a “Health Risk Assessment,” as part of this visit. Answering these questions can help you and your provider develop a personalized prevention plan to help

you stay healthy and get the most out of your visit. It also includes: • A review of your medical and family history • Developing or updating a list of current providers and prescriptions • Height, weight, blood pressure, and other routine measurements • Detection of any cognitive impairment • Personalized health advice • A list of risk factors and treatment options for you • A screening schedule (like a checklist) for appropriate preventive services. This visit is covered once every 12 months (11 full months must have passed since the last visit). All people with Medicare are covered. Your costs in Original

allow a grace period with no interest if the bill is regularly paid in full each month. Older adults who have not maintained active credit use should not panic. If they need to rent from a landlord that normally requires good credit scores, they may be able to use another method of proving that they are trustworthy. They might do that by getting credit references from utility companies or other companies where they have good records as longterm customers. For those who are able, however, continuing to use credit cards wisely can provide a little extra security in the form of a good credit score. When used wisely, credit cards may have other advantages, as well, including convenience, greater safety than debit cards, and member rewards of various types.

Medicare - You pay nothing for the “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit or the yearly “Wellness” visit if your doctor or other qualified health care provider accepts assignment. The Part B deductible doesn’t apply. However, if your doctor or other health care provider performs additional tests or services during the same visit that aren’t covered under these preventive benefits, you may have to pay coinsurance, and the Part B deductible may apply. Contact LifeLong Links @ 866-468-7887 if any questions about Medicare preventive visit and wellness exams.

Information obtained from: http:// www.medicare.gov/coverage/preventive-visit-and-yearly-wellnessexams.html

Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol/Consumer Protection Division Nancy Creery, Iowa SMP Coordinator • [email protected]

DELETE! DELETE! DELETE!

DELETE — one of my favorite email buttons. If you don’t know who or what it is, delete it! Keep your personal numbers, (Social Security/Medicare, bank accounts) per-

sonal. The delete function on your phone is called “hanging-up!” It’s your phone, and you do not have to listen if it sounds odd. Will doing all this make it stop? Wish it were so. We’re

people, and sometimes we will get fooled. Sharing what we find and letting others know what they can do, however, can make a difference. Be a part of the solution, if you actively do something, it

will stop making you feel like a victim and you’ll start feeling like part of the solution. Do something today to stop Medicare fraud.

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Nutrition Notes

Jill Weber, Human Sciences Specialist/Nutrition and Wellness- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach

Orthorexia: An Obsession with Eating Pure When obesity is a national emergency, a serious dedication to a healthy diet hardly seems like a bad thing. But, for some, a fixation on healthy eating develops into an obsession. If someone refuses to eat food that is not “pure,” starts skipping family meals or dinners out, rejects food they once loved, or can’t bring themselves to eat a meal they haven’t prepared with their own hands, they may be suffering from an emerging disordered eating pattern called orthorexia.

What is Orthorexia? Orthorexia — an unhealthy fixation on eating only healthy or “pure” foods — was originally defined as a disordered eating behavior in the ‘90s, but experts believe it has been gaining steam in recent years, fed by the number of foods marketed as healthy and organic, and by the media’s often conflicting dietary advice. Like anorexia nervosa, orthorexia is a disorder rooted in food restriction. Unlike anorexia, for othorexics, the quality instead of the quantity of food is severely restricted. If someone is orthorexic, they typically avoid anything processed like white flour or sugar. A food is virtually untouchable unless it’s certi-

fied organic or a whole food. Even something like wholegrain bread — which is a very healthy, high-fiber food — is off limits because it’s been processed in some way. Orthorexics typically don’t fear being fat in the way that an anorexic would, but the obsessive and progressive nature of the disorder is similar. Orthorexics may eliminate entire groups of food — such as dairy or grains — from their diets, later eliminating another group of food, and another, all in the quest for a “perfect” clean, healthy diet. In severe cases, orthorexia eventually leads to malnourishment when critical nutrients are eliminated from the diet. Orthorexics often have misunderstandings about food or nutrition. People with eating disorders know a lot about food and food science, but they don’t always have accurate information. Sometimes their sources are magazines and blogs that might not be reputable. For more information about eating disorders, visit the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, www.anad. org Source: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, www.eatright.org

Quick Fruit Dessert Serving Size: 1/2 cup Serves: 8 Ingredients: 8 vanilla wafers 2 cups low fat or nonfat milk 1 box (3.5 ounces) instant vanilla pudding 1 cup fresh fruit (peaches, nectarines, blueberries, strawberries, bananas, etc.) Instructions: 1. Place one vanilla wafer on bottom of a small paper or plastic cup or a small bowl. Do the same for each vanilla wafer. 2. Pour milk into a bowl, add pudding mix, and prepare pudding according to the directions on the box. 3. Top each vanilla wafer with 1/4 cup vanilla pudding. 4. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to 8 hours. 5. Top with washed and cut up fresh fruit just before serving. Nutrition information per serving: 90 calories, 1g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 19g total carbohydrate, 0g fiber, 17g sugar, 2g protein

Microwave Safe Containers and Wraps

To keep food safe, only use cookware that is specially manufactured for use in the microwave oven. Glass, ceramic containers, and all plastics that are safe to use are usually labeled for microwave oven use. (Container markings can be found below) SAFE TO USE: • Heatproof glass (such as Pyrex, Anchor Hocking, etc.) • Glass-ceramic (such as Corning Ware) • Oven cooking bags • Baskets (straw and wood) to quickly warm up rolls or bread; line the basket with napkins to absorb moisture from food • Most paper plates, towels, and napkins; for optimal safety, use white, unprinted materials

• Wax paper, parchment paper, and heavy plastic wrap; do not allow plastic wrap to touch food—vent it to allow steam to escape. NOT SAFE TO USE: • Cold storage containers like margarine tubs are unsafe for cooking • Brown paper bags and newspapers • Plastic storage bags or plastic bags from the grocery store • Anything made with metal such as metal pans, china with metallic paint or trim, Chinese “take-out” containers with metal handles, or metal twist ties • Foam-insulated cups, bowls, plates, or trays Source: United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service

Are You Sitting Too Much? Most adults spend half their waking day sitting behind a desk, in front of a computer or TV, or riding in a car. Sitting is linked to a higher risk of cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Research shows a 14 percent higher risk of these chronic diseases among those who sit for eight or more hours daily. Everyone who engages in prolonged sitting can be at risk, even those who are physically active each day. Prolonged sitting is a lifestyle risk factor that can be addressed by changing lifestyle habits. 3 Ways to Move More: 1. Sit less. Notice the time you spend sitting and break up long stretches with movement. Pace while talking on

the phone. Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Take a walk during lunch. 2. Engage in aerobic exercise about 30 minutes each day. Aim for 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (activity that causes your heart rate to increase). 3. Do resistance training at least two days a week. This type of exercise challenges major muscle groups to near exhaustion in 8–12 repetitions. Always consult your health care provider before beginning any new physical activity routines. Source: American College of Cardiology; Study Bolsters Link between Heart Disease, Excessive Sitting; March 2015

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Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Services Menu

Below you will find the menu for the NEI3A dining centers. Please note that some menu changes may be made after the menu is published in the newsletter. Meals are offered on a contribution bases for those over age 60. Actual cost of the meals is $7.40. Persons under age 60 must pay the actual cost. These meals provide one-third of the recommended daily allowance and includes milk. Responsibility for compliance with any dietary restrictions rests with the participant. To make a meal reservation call 1-866-468-7887 or the local number listed on page 7 of this newsletter by 11 a.m. the day before. Some locations need reservations a few hours earlier. Be sure to check with your local center or dining program for the reservation policy at your location. Monday

A 3 Cranberry Dijon Chicken Garden Rice Medley Spinach Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Fresh Fruit Calories-707 Sodium-728 Carb—87.8 Fat –29.1%

B Chef Salad Juice No Salt Crackers Fresh Fruit Salad Dressing Calories -537 Carb -58.8

Sodium - 384 Fat –34.2%

A 10 Herb Crusted Pork Baked Sweet Potato Lima Beans Cornbread/Marg. Mandarin Oranges Calories—742 Sodium – 561 Carb –111.2 Fat – 20.5%

B Pineapple Chicken Baked Sweet Potato Lima Beans Cornbread/Marg. Mandarin Oranges

Calories -820 Sodium - 606 Carb – 117.6 Fat – 22.9%

A 17 Beef Patty w/ Gravy Whipped Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Wheat Bread/Marg. Mixed Fruit Calories - 593 Sodium - 698 Carb-79.7 Fat – 25.9%

B Chicken Salad Cream of Broccoli Soup Kidney Bean Salad Wheat Bread Mixed Fruit Calories - 835 Sodium -707 Carb -102.6 Fat – 30.4%

Tuesday

A 4 Beef & Noodle Cass. Glazed Carrots Tossed Salad/Dressing Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Tropical Fruit Calories – 571 Sodium – 557 Carb —70.7 Fat – 25.7%

B H. Must. Chicken Salad Cott. Ch. Garden Salad Chicken Noodle Soup Multi Grain Bread Tropical Fruit Salad Dressing Calories -712 Carb-85.3

Sodium - 762 Fat –17.0%

A 11 Turkey w/Orange Cranberry Sauce Baked Potato/S. Cream Green Peas Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Fresh Orange Calories - 624 Carb –79.3

Sodium -445 Fat -24.7%

B Tuna Salad Corn Salad Mixed Bean Soup Multi Grain Bread Fresh Orange Calories-695 Carb-100.9

Sodium -950 Fat -15.6%

A 18 Apple Glazed Pork Baked Sweet Potato Brussels Sprouts Wheat Bread/Marg. Cookie Calories – 609 Carb – 80.3

Sodium - 513 Fat – 27.1%

B Turkey with Gravy Baked Sweet Potato Brussels Sprouts Wheat Bread/Marg. Cookie Calories -638 Carb –102.6

Sodium -624 Fat – 30.4%

A 24 Turkey w/Gravy Whole Red Potatoes String Beans with Mushrooms Dinner Roll/Marg. Tropical Fruit

A 25 Lemon Pepper Fish Confetti Rice Cabbage/Carrots Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Fresh Banana Tartar Sauce

B Egg Salad Corn Salad Carrot, Raisin & Pineapple Salad Multi Grain Bread Tropical Fruit

B Beef & Rice Casserole Green Beans Cabbage & Carrots Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Fresh Banana

Calories - 582 Sodium -480 Carb –86.2 Fat – 19.5%

Calories -796 Sodium -727 Carb-120.5 Fat – 27.4%

A 31 Pork w/Supreme Sauce Red Roasted Potatoes Italian Vegetable Blend Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Bread Pudding w/Glaze Calories -714 Carb –96.7

Sodium – 759 Fat – 23.7%

B Cold Sliced Turkey Fiesta Salad Sunshine Salad Multi Grain Bread/Mayo Bread Pudding w/ Glaze Calories – 748 Carb –94.4

Sodium – 620 Fat – 24.1%

Calories – 609 Sodium - 540 Carb—81.9 Fat – 22.0%

Calories -746 Sodium - 487 Carb -95.0 Fat – 27.2%

Wednesday

A 5 Pork w/Supreme Sauce Red Roasted Potatoes Italian Vegetable Blend Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Bread Pudding w/ Glaze Calories-714 Sodium – 759 Carb—96.7 Fat –23.7%

B Cold Sliced Turkey Fiesta Salad Sunshine Salad Multi Grain Bread/Mayo Bread Pudding w/Glaze Calories -748 Sodium - 620 Carb -94.4 Fat –24.1%

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Birthday Meal Roast Beef Brown Gravy Whipped Potatoes Baby Carrots Wheat Roll Frosted Cake Margarine

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Calories-730 Sodium -719 Carb-81.3 Fat – 29.9%

A Hamburger Patty French Fries Baked Beans Hamburger Bun Fresh Fruit Ketchup

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Calories-790 Sodium -780 Carb-110.6 Fat – 24.6%

B BBQ Pulled Pork French Fries Baked Beans Hamburger Bun Fresh Fruit

Calories -811 Sodium - 567 Carb –108.6 Fat –24.0%

A 26 FALL HOLIDAY MEAL Ham Loaf Corn & Pasta Casserole Green Beans Wheat Roll/Marg. S’berry Shortcake Cookie Calories -1044 Carb -135.9

Sodium 2144 Fat – 29.2%

B Baked Chicken w/Gravy Corn & Pasta Casserole Green Beans Wheat Roll/Marg. S’berry Shortcake Cookie Calories - 904 Carb –110.6

Sodium - 931 Fat – 32.2%

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Thursday

A 6 Beef Patty w/Gravy Garlic Whip. Potatoes California Veggie Blend Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Fresh Banana Calories - 642 Sodium – 703 Carb--90.8 Fat – 24.4%

B Garlic Rosemary Chick. Garlic Whip. Potatoes California Veggie Blend Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Fresh Banana Calories -574 Carb -87.3

Sodium - 449 Fat –14.8%

A 13 Lemon Pepper Chicken Roasted Potato Medley Seasoned Broccoli Wheat Bread/Marg. Rocky Road Pudding Calories - 729 Sodium – 649 Carb -82.0 Fat – 34.0%

B Chef Salad Juice No Salt Crackers Rocky Road Pudding Salad Dressing

Calories – 673 Sodium - 608 Carb -76.2 Fat –34.9%

A 20 BBQ Chicken Baked Potato/S. Cream Coleslaw Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Sliced Peaches Calories - 708 Carb –86.5

Sodium - 691 Fat –31.9%

B Cold Roast Beef Sliced Cheese Pasta Salad Brocc./Tomato Salad Multi Grain Bread/Must. Sliced Peaches Calories -677 Sodium - 597 Carb –76.6 Fat –33.6%

A 27 Salisbury Beef Lima Beans Stewed Tomatoes Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Rosy Pears Calories -660 Sodium - 791 Carb -87.7 Fat – 25.5%

B Turkey Garden Cranberry Salad Juice No Salt Crackers Rosy Pears Salad Dressing Calories - 490 Carb –74.9

Sodium - 571 Fat – 20.6%

Friday

A 7 Oven Fried Chicken Baked Potato/S. Cream Seasoned Green Peas Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Peaches & Pineapple

Reservations: Call

B Pork w /Mush. Gravy Baked Potato/S. Cream Seasoned Green Peas Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Peaches & Pineapple

day before to make

Calories-740 Sodium – 700 Carb—93.1 Fat –28.0%

Calories -567 Sodium - 463 Carb -87.5 Fat –14.8%

1-866-468-7887 or the local number listed by 11:00 the reservations for lunch. Some sites need you to call a few hours earlier

A 14 Spaghetti Casserole Mixed Green Salad Seasoned Green Beans Wheat Roll/Marg. Peach Cranberry Crisp Salad Dressing

so check for exact

B Honey Dijon Glaze Pork Mixed Green Salad Seasoned Green Beans Wheat Roll/Marg. Peach Cranberry Crisp Salad Dressing

to seniors not able

Calories - 852 Sodium - 755 Carb -113.0 Fat –29.0%

Calories - 728 Sodium - 537 Carb -109.9 Fat –23.5%

A 21 Potato Crusted Fish Macaroni & Cheese Green Beans Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Mandarin Oranges Tartar Sauce Calories - 764 Sodium - 773 Carb –101.1 Fat – 30.0%

B Spinach & Turkey Salad Juice No Salt Crackers Mandarin Oranges Salad Dressing Calories -513 Sodium - 724 Carb –77.9 Fat –20.9%

A 28 Meatloaf w/ Gravy Cheesy Potatoes Green Peas w/Onions Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Glazed Fruit Calories -772 Sodium - 691 Carb -103.0 Fat – 25.9%

B Baked Chicken w/Gravy Cheesy Potatoes Green Peas w/Onions Multi Grain Bread/Marg. Glazed Fruit Calories - 770 Sodium - 585 Carb –94.5 Fat – 30.8%

time. Home Delivered Meals are available to leave their homes without assistance. NEI3A determines eligibility to receive home delivered meals.

Call your

local Senior Center for more information. Not all communities listed have hot meals available Monday through Friday but frozen meals or shelf stable are available for other days. Frozen Meals offer an option for seniors who live in rural areas or small communities without a regular NEI3A Meal program.

Chocolate Milk offered on August 6th, 21st and 28th.

Frozen

meals are available in 2-day or 5-day packs and meet all nutritional requirements.

Call your

Senior Center for more information.

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NEI3A Senior Centers and Dining Programs Allamakee County:

Waukon Wellness Center 1220 3rd Ave. NW–Waukon Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m. 563-568-3250

Black Hawk County:

Cedar Falls Senior Center 528 Main – Cedar Falls Monday - Friday at 11:45 a.m. 319-277-1900 La Porte City Senior Center 300 1st St.–La Porte City Mon, Wed., and Fri. at 12:00 p.m. 319-342-2676 Jesse Cosby Healthy Lifestyles Center 1112 Mobile – Waterloo Monday - Friday at 12:00 p.m. 319-234-1799 Waterloo Senior Center 2101 Kimball Ave. – Waterloo Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m. 319-874-6849 Walnut Court 315 Walnut St. - Waterloo Monday - Friday at 11:00 a.m. 319-833-8014 Dunkerton United Methodist Church 301 S. Washington St.-Dunkerton Mon. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m. 319-822-7910 Evansdale Countryside Vineyard Church 3467 Lafayette Rd.–Evansdale Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. 319-874-6849 Raymond United Methodist Church 6903 Lafayette Rd.-Raymond Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. 319-874-6849 Washburn 410 1st Street-Washburn 1st and 3rd Tues. at 12:00 p.m. 319-296-1810

Bremer County:

Waverly Senior Center 506 E. Bremer Ave.–Waverly Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m. 319-352-2463 Denver Library 100 Washington–Denver Wed. and Thurs. at 11:45 a.m. 319-352-2463

Buchanan County:

Buchanan County Senior Center 400 5 Ave. NE – Independence Monday - Friday at 12:00 p.m. 319-334-7011





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Dubuque County:

Hardin County:

Cascade Senior Center 109 1st Avenue West – Cascade Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m. 563-852-3047

Iowa Falls Senior Center 218 S. River Street- Iowa Falls Monday - Friday at 12:00 p.m. 641-648-9311

Greene Community Center 202 W. South St. - Greene Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m. 641-823-4422

Ecumenical Tower 250 W. 6th Street – Dubuque Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m. 563-556-5586

Radcliffe Apartments 604 Catherine - Radcliffe Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. 515-899-2239

Dumont Legion Hall 508 Main St. - Dumont Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. 641-857-6231

Heritage House 7396 Columbus St.-New Vienna 2nd & 4th Thurs. at 11:30 a.m. 563-875-2600

Howard County:

Chickasaw County:

Luxemburg City Hall 202 S. Andres St. - Luxemburg Mon. and Wed. at 11:30 a.m. 563-875-2600

Lamont 644 Bush St.–Lamont Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. 563-924-2237 Rowley 101 Ely Street - Rowley Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m. 319-938-2864

Butler County:

Chickasaw Senior Center 301 N. Water Ave.-New Hampton Monday - Friday at 12:00 p.m. 641-394-3173 Fredericksburg Comm. Center 151 W. Main St.-Fredericksburg Tues. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m. 641-394-3173 Lawler - 414 E. Grove 2nd Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. 641-394-3173

Clayton County:

Alverno 3525 Windsor Avenue – Dubuque Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m. 563-582-6344

Dyersville Social Center 625 3rd Ave. SE – Dyersville Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m. 563-875-2600

Fayette County:

Arlington Public Library 711 Main Street – Arlington Wed. and Fri. at 11:30 a.m. 563-633-4715

Elkader Senior Center 133 S. Main – Elkader Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m. 563-245-1846

W. Clermont Lutheran 211 Larrabee Street – Clermont Mon., Wed. and Fri. at 11:30 a.m. 563-423-5550

Guttenburg Municipal Bldg. 502 S. First St.-Guttenburg Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m. 563-252-1182

Veterans Memorial Comm. Bldg. 310 Mill Avenue – Elgin Tues. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m. 563-426-5545

Monona Community Center 104 E. Center St.–Monona Tues. & Thurs. at 11:30 a.m. 563-539-2385

Hawkeye Community Hall 102 E. Main - Hawkeye Tues., Thurs., & Fri. at 11:30 a.m. 563-427-5503

Delaware County:

Oelwein Senior Dining Center 25 West Charles – Oelwein Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m. 319-283-5180

Delaware County Senior Center 1208 W. Marion St.-Manchester Monday –Friday at 11:30 a.m. 563-927-5473 Delhi United Methodist Church 304 Market Street – Delhi Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. 563-927-5473 Dundee Fire Station Comm. Room 117 N. Center Street – Dundee Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. 563-927-5473 Earlville United Parish 111 N. West Avenue – Earlville Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m. 563-927-5473

West Union Senior Center 107 E. Armour St.-West Union Mon. through Fri. at 11:45 a.m. 563-422-6100

Grundy County:

Grundy Center Senior Center 705 F Ave. – Grundy Center Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m. 319-824-3843

Dorothy’s Senior Center 1306 17 Ave. – Eldora Monday - Friday at 12:00 p.m. 641-858-5152

Kessel Lodge 268 7th Avenue W. – Cresco Monday - Friday at 11:30 a.m. 563-547-2563 Protivin Community Center 103 S. Main Street – Protivin Tues. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m. 563-569-8731

Jackson County:

Bellevue Community Center 1700 State Street – Belleveue Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m. 563-872-4666 Jackson County Senior Center 1000 E. Quarry St.-Maquoketa Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m. 563-652-6771

Marshall County:

Marshall County Senior Center 20 ½ E. State - Marshalltown Monday - Friday at 12:00 p.m. 641-752-1638

Poweshiek County: Grinnell Senior Center 927 4 Ave – Grinnell Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m. 641-236-2612

Tama County:

Toledo Senior Center 103 S. Church – Toledo Monday - Friday at 12:00 p.m. 641-484-3839

Winneshiek County: Calmar Senior Center 106 E. Main Street – Calmar Tues. and Thurs. 11:30 a.m. 563-562-3654

Winneshiek County Senior Center 806 River Street – Decorah Monday - Friday at 11:45 a.m. 563-382-9557 Fort Atkinson Comm. Center 300 3rd St. NW-Fort Atkinson Tues. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m. 563-534-7517

Make this your first call for questions on community supports and services

866-468-7887 www.lifelonglinks.org

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