In This Issue: Platter Patter Senior Dining Locations Talking with Your Doctor The Month of October Health Highlight

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Resource Spotlight Tailgate Food Safety National Pork Month Medication Safety Tips Joker’s Corner

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Recipe

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Being Mortal

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Activity Calendar

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Plymouth Menu

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Dining Menu

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October 2016 Vol. 7 Issue 10

TOUCH

“ It Means So Much To Stay In Touch”

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Special Days in October Homemade Cookie Day Taco Day

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Fluffernutter Day

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Sausage Pizza Day Chocolate Covered Insects Day Prune Day

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Caramel Apple Day Good & Plenty Day Pumpkin Day

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Chocolate Day

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Candy Corn Day

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Candy Apple Day

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Betty Schwartz: A Tatter’s Life by Allison Brunette The calendar says September and the temperature is in the mid 80’s, but you’d never know it in Betty Schwartz’ living room. The air conditioning helps, but it is the Christmas tree and ceramic Nativity scene that really makes you a bit disoriented. After taking over a week to put up, Betty has decided to leave it up all year. But it’s most likely the time – and lots of it - that went into the construction of the ornaments, exquisite examples tatting, that makes it worth displaying all year. Tatting is an ancient form of lace making, traditionally a past time for the wealthy due to the enormous amounts of leisure time required. Queen Victoria of England was an avid tatter. Through the years, there has been no modernization of the process. Betty estimates that even Betty with a mink bear that she made. Photo the small pieces she displays as Christmas ornaments take eight hours by Allison Brunette. to complete. Betty earned her leisure time the hard way. After starting full time at Bemis when she was just 17, Betty stayed there for ten years. During this time, she married and had two children, John and Julia, and moved to Fond du Lac where she worked making auto parts at a Wells Company. In 1963 she moved back to Plymouth and worked at Borden's for ten years until an ankle injury forced her off her feet and out of a job. Never one to be idle, Betty joined a friend and took a beginners class at a ceramics shop in New Holstein. She loved it and after more classes in Milwaukee, became certified as a teacher. Before long she owned (cont. on p. 9)

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Sheboygan County Senior Dining Sites Adell Senior Center 510 Siefert Adell, WI 53001 Phone: 920-994-9934 Open: Monday thru Friday Manager: Mary Kempf Cascade Village Hall 301 1st Street Cascade, WI 53011 Phone: 920-994-9934 Open: Mondays Manager: Mary Kempf Cedar Grove—First Reformed Church 237 South Main Cedar Grove, WI 53013 Phone: 920-668-6863 Open: Mondays Manager: Delores M. Howards Grove Village Hall 913 South Wisconsin Drive Howards Grove, WI 53083 Phone: 920-467-9042 Open: Tuesdays Manager: Allison Brunette Oostburg Rich-Len Apartments 115 North 15th Street Oostburg, WI 53070 Phone: 920-946-0734 or 920-564-3603 Open: Wednesdays Manager: Terry T. & Peggy H. Plymouth—Generations Building 1500 Douglas Drive Plymouth, WI 53073 Phone: 920-892-4821 Open: Monday thru Friday Manager: Susan Wenzel Sheboygan—Bethany Reformed Church 1315 Washington Avenue Sheboygan, WI 53081 Phone: 920-207-2522 Open: Monday thru Friday Manager: Darcy Vollrath Sheboygan Falls Aging and Disability Resource Center 650 Forest Avenue Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 Phone: 920-467-9042 Open: Monday thru Friday Manager: Allison Brunette 2 | Seniors In Touch Newsle!er

Pla er Pa er This October we will experience a blitzkrieg of television and radio advertisements promoting one candidate over another, one cause over another, all stressing the importance and urgency of action needed we need to take. With this bombardment on our senses, it would be a natural reaction to try shut it out and ignore all the chaos that is occurring around us. We need to resist that temptation. Having the ability to be part of the decision-making process for our federal, state, and local leaders is one of the most precious freedoms that we as citizen have. This presidential election is the first one since the Voter ID law was enacted. You will need to show an ID before you will be able to vote. Below is a list of IDs that will be acceptable at the polling place: · · · · · ·

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A Wisconsin DOT-issued driver license, even if driving privileges are revoked or suspended A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card A Wisconsin DOT-issued identification card or driver license without a photo issued under the religious exemption Military ID card issued by a U.S. uniformed service A U.S. passport An identification card issued by a federally recognized Indian tribe in Wisconsin (May be used even if expired before the most recent general election.) A photo identification card issued by a Wisconsin accredited university or college that contains date of issuance, signature of student, and an expiration date no later than two years after date of issuance. Also, the university or college ID must be accompanied by a separate document that proves enrollment. (May be used even if expired before the most recent general election.) (http://www.bringitwisconsin.com/do-i-have-right-photo-id)

No matter what party affiliation you have, if any, it is important to remember to vote. On p. 13, of this issue, you will find some questions on issues that need to be asked of the candidates to know what their position is on those issues because the issues outlined are important for seniors. If you need to find where your local polling place is located, you can call your local city clerk office or you can go to https:// myvote.wi.gov/en-us/FindMyPollingPlace and locate your polling place. Remember, only you can make your voice heard. Vote!

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The Sheboygan AARP will meet on October 18, 2016, at Arabella’s on South 8th Street in Sheboygan. The speaker Nanette Bulebosh, Democratic candidate for the State Assembly, District 27..

By: Marianne Gravely, MS, Technical Information Specialist, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA There is a serious problem facing America, and it’s going to take some fresh, clean thinking to solve it. The old ways are not working, and it’s time to face facts: our hands are dirty. Throughout the day our hands touch surfaces that have been shared with the world. We must protect our hands—and all they touch—from the bacteria that is trying to make us sick. Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. How to Wash Your Hands: Here, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, is the proper way to wash your hands: · Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. · Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. · Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds (or sing the "Happy Birthday" song twice). · Rinse your hands well under clean, running water. · Dry your hands using a clean towel, paper towel, or air dry them. · If you don’t have access to water use disposable wipes. When to Wash Your Hands: Protect yourself and your loved ones from the bacteria that cause illness, whether it be foodborne or airborne. Remember to wash your hands: · before beginning food preparation · after handling raw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs · after touching animals · after using the bathroom · after changing diapers · after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing It’s time to make America clean again. Let’s start with our hands. (https://www.foodsafety.gov/blog/2016/09/ handwashing.html)

You do not need to be a member of the Sheboygan AARP chapter to attend. For more information, call 467-6634.

Riddle Me This (answer on p. 10) A train leaves from New York City heading toward Los Angeles at 100 mph. Three hours later, a train leaves from Los Angeles heading toward New York City at 200 mph. Assume there's exactly 2000 miles between Los Angeles and New York City. When they meet, which train is closer to New York City? Avoid Tech Support Phone Scams Cybercriminals don't just send fraudulent email messages and set up fake websites. They might also call you on the telephone and claim to be from Microsoft. They might offer to help solve your computer problems or sell you a software license. Once they have access to your computer, they can do the following: ·

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Trick you into installing malicious software that could capture sensitive data, such as online banking user names and passwords. They might also then charge you to remove this software. Convince you to visit legitimate websites (like www.ammyy.com) to download software that will allow them to take control of your computer remotely and adjust settings to leave your computer vulnerable. Request credit card information so they can bill you for phony services. Direct you to fraudulent websites and ask you to enter credit card and other personal or financial information there.

Help stop cybercriminals by reporting information about your phone scam. · In the United States, use the FTC Complaint Assistant form. · In Canada, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre can provide support. · In the United Kingdom, you can report fraud as well as unsolicited calls. (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/online-privacy/ avoid-phone-scams.aspx)

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Talking with Your Doctor by Annette Selk, R.N., Health Promotion Coordinator

If you have ever left the doctor’s office unsure of what the doctor said or what you are expected to do next, you are not alone. Mistakes are made in how you take your medication or following doctor recommendations because of poor communication. It is important for your health to make sure you understand what your doctor is telling you. First, realize that you are a member of your team. Think if it as a partnership. Learn to ask questions and to speak up, whether it is about new symptoms you are experiencing or asking about other options besides surgery. Do not be afraid to tell the doctor that you did not understand what was said and would like it explained again. You need to understand so you can make good decisions about your health. As you prepare to see your doctor, think about what is most important you want to discuss. Make a list of all you want to share, such as what symptoms you are experiencing, when it occurs, how long it lasts, and what alleviates it. Write down all these details so that you remember when you are in the office. Your doctor has limited time to talk to you and having that list will help you and your doctor stay focused. It is especially important that you share any medication side effects or any changes in your health since your last visit. When you visit your doctor, make sure you have hearing aids and glasses along for best communication. Bring a list of your medications. Your doctor has a list but it is not always up to date, especially if there has been a change of dose since your last visit. Think of your visit as a dialogue: You share your symptoms/concerns, your doctor asks questions, you answer them, your doctor decides the best plan of care, you ask about anything you do not understand or if there are other options, your doctor answers the questions. If your doctor is giving you a new diagnosis, it is important you understand your diagnosis. You might ask what caused it, how long will it last or is it permanent, how is it treated or managed and how will it affect me. You might also ask about what you can do to best manage this condition, would it improve with diet or exercise changes. A really helpful technique in helping you understand is to repeat back to the doctor your understanding of what he has told you in your own words. This will help the doctor know if you understand it correctly. If you realize that you have questions after getting home, call your doctor’s office. There are staff available that can often answer your questions. Ultimately, you are responsible for your own health. Your doctor will set you in the right direction to improve or maintain your health but it is up to you to make sure you understand what the doctor orders! 4 | Seniors In Touch Newsle!er

October is National Awareness Month For: Health Literacy Down Syndrome Healthy Lung Worldwide Breast Cancer Physical Therapy

The Month of October The eighth month in the old Roman calendar, October retained its name (from the Latin "octo" meaning "eight") after January and February were inserted into the calendar that had originally been created by the Romans. October is commonly associated with the season of autumn in the Northern hemisphere and spring in the Southern hemisphere, where it is the seasonal equivalent to April in the Northern hemisphere and vice versa. In common years January starts on the same day of the week as October, but no other month starts on the same day of the week as October in leap years. October ends on the same day of the week as February every year and January in common years only. In leap years, October starts on the same day as August of the previous year. The day starts on the same day as January. The month October has become famous as "Red October", due to the Russian October revolution of 1917, although in the modern Gregorian calendar, the revolution started in November. The last week in October is the only time of the year when all four major North American Sports league schedule games the NBA generally starts in that last week while the MLB postseason is just ending. In the 19th century, the month of October was dedicated to the devotion of the rosary in Roman Catholic countries. Slavs call October "yellow month", from the fading of the leaf; to the Anglo-Saxons it was known as Winterfylleth, because at this full moon (fylleth) winter was supposed to begin. (http://www.gone-ta-pott.com/factsabout-the-month-of-october.html)

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Resource Spotlight: Being Mortal by Annette Selk, ADRC Health Promotion Coordinator As we age, we tend to become more reflective of our life and begin to prepare for the inevitable conclusion of life. We rarely know how this is going to happen and we sometimes put off thinking or even talking about what may occur with our families and physician. A 2014 bestselling book written by Dr. Atul Gawande, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End, talks about how we face death in America or more to the point, how we do not. Dr. Gawande talks about his experience with his father’s disease and eventual death as well as stories of his patients and their experiences. One quote from his book, “Our ultimate goal, after all, is not a good death but a good life to the very end,” sums up his theme. When we reflect on our life, we reflect on our story; what has given us our greatest satisfaction, meaning and purpose. This is very personal and unique. It cannot be summed up in a disease that ravages us in the end, which too often is what our doctor focuses. Ideally, our story can be communicated to our loved ones, the people we have shared the most with, who understand us the best and can see the value in our life and its meaning and hopefully discussed with our physician. The John and Wauna Harman Foundation and the Hospice Foundation of America have partnered to sponsor a public awareness campaign on the importance of talking about end-of-life desires and goals with loved ones and our physician. They have used the Frontline PBS documentary, “Being Mortal” to start the conversation. The film explores the hopes of patients and families facing end-of-life issues and their relationships with their doctors. Stories are shared from both doctors and patients point of view and are thought provoking. Because the medical profession is so focused on cure, the important conversations that reveal a patients true priority can be missed. The personal side of doctors’ fears, lack of training and time are touched on in the film when it comes to end-oflife issues. This brings out the importance of our own responsibility to be as prepared as we can be to express our desires with our loved ones and doctors. There will be two showings of Being Mortal in the upcoming weeks with discussion to follow. October 18th showing will be at The Bull in Sheboygan Falls starting at 6:30pm. Generations in Plymouth will have a showing of the film on November 1st starting at 1:15am. Both events are scheduled to last for 2 hours. Registration is not required but is appreciated. Call 920-451-5513 or go to aurorahealthcare.org/events. Be part of the national grass roots movement and learn how to start the conversation!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Myth: Finding a lump in your breast means you have breast cancer. The Truth: Only a small percentage of breast lumps turn out to be cancer. But if you discover a persistent lump in your breast or notice any changes in breast tissue, it should never be ignored. It is very important that you see a physician for a clinical breast exam. He or she may possibly order breast imaging studies to determine if this lump is of concern or not. Take charge of your health by performing routine breast self-exams, establishing ongoing communication with your doctor, getting an annual clinical breast exam, and scheduling your routine screening mammograms. Myth: Men do not get breast cancer; it affects women only. The Truth: Quite the contrary, each year it is estimated that approximately 2,190 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 410 will die. While this percentage is still small, men should also check themselves periodically by doing a breast self-exam while in the shower and reporting any changes to their physicians. Myth: A mammogram can cause breast cancer to spread. The Truth: A mammogram, or x-ray of the breast, currently remains the gold standard for the early detection of breast cancer. Breast compression while getting a mammogram cannot cause cancer to spread. According to the National Cancer Institute, “The benefits of mammography, however, nearly always outweigh the potential harm from the radiation exposure. Mammograms require very small doses of radiation. The risk of harm from this radiation exposure is extremely low.” The standard recommendation is an annual mammographic screening for women beginning at age 40. Base your decision on your physician's recommendation and be sure to discuss any remaining questions or concerns you may have with your physician. 6 | Seniors In Touch Newsle!er

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Sea captains used to keep pigs on board their ships. In the old days, sea captains kept pigs on board because they believed, should they be shipwrecked, pigs always swam toward the nearest shore. The pig is rated the fourth most intelligent animal. Pigs are part of the order artidactyla (even toed, hoofed animals). There are more than 180 species of pigs, found on every continent except Antarctica. They come in just about any size and color, have an average lifespan of 20 years and litters from 2 to 12 piglets. Pigs are often thought to be dirty, but actually keep themselves cleaner than most pets. They are seen laying in mud because they do not have sweat glands and constantly need water or mud to cool off. During the War of 1812, a New York pork packer named Uncle Sam Wilson shipped a boatload of several hundred barrels of pork to U.S. troops. Each barrel was stamped 'U.S.' On the docks, it quickly became bantered about that the 'U.S.' stood for 'Uncle Sam,' whose large pork shipment looked to be enough to feed the entire army. Thus did 'Uncle Sam' come to represent the US Government itself." Thus according to the US National Pork Producers Council. Pork is big business: it is the world's most widely-eaten meat. It therefore is rather apt that pigs are responsible for the naming of one of the world's leading financial centers. To stop free-roaming pigs rampaging through their grain fields, Manhattan Island residents built a long wall on the northern edge of what is now Lower Manhattan. The street that came to board the wall was named... Wall Street. Domestication of pigs took place in China around 7500 BC. China still is the largest producer of pigs. In Denmark, there are twice as many pigs as people. Pigs are mentioned twice in the Bible. Sheep are mentioned 45 times, and goats 88 times.

(http://askthemeatman.com/ interesting_pork_facts.htm)

Tailgate Food Safety It is tailgate season — are you ready for the kick off? Planning is the key to keeping your food safe during a tailgate, so get your gear ready now. Do you have enough coolers and all the tools you need to cook? In addition to a grill and fuel for cooking make sure you don’t forget your most valuable player, the food thermometer. It’s the only way you can be sure your meat or poultry has reached a safe temperature. · ·

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Bring water for cleaning if none will be available at the site. Pack clean, wet, disposable cloths or moist towelettes and paper towels for cleaning hands and surfaces. Carry cold perishable food like raw hamburger patties, sausages, and chicken in an insulated cooler packed with several inches of ice, frozen gel packs, or containers of ice. Be sure raw meat and poultry are wrapped securely to prevent their juices from cross-contaminating ready-to-eat food. If possible, store these foods near the bottom of the cooler, so that juices don't contaminate other foods in the cooler. If you can't keep hot food hot during the drive to your tailgate, plan and chill the food in the refrigerator before packing it in a cooler. Reheat the food to 165 °F as measured with a food thermometer. If bringing hot take-out food, eat it within 2 hours of purchase (1 hour if the temperature is above 90 °F).

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Ask The Pharmacist: Four Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults Whether you’re settling into your sixties or heading into your ninth decade, be careful when taking prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbal preparations, and supplements. And if you’re caring for older loved ones, help them stay safe, too. Why the special concern? The older you get, the more likely you are to use additional medicines, which can increase the chance of harmful drug effects, including interactions. And, as you age, physical changes can affect the way medicines are handled by your body, leading to potential complications. For instance, your liver and kidneys may not work as well, which affects how a drug breaks down and leaves your body. “There is no question that physiology changes as we age. Many chronic medical conditions don’t even appear until our later years,” explains RADM (Ret.) Sandra L. Kweder, M.D., F.A.C.P., a medical officer at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. “It’s not that people are falling to pieces; some changes are just part of the normal aging process.” 1. Take Medicine as Prescribed—with Input from Your Health Care Provider 2. Keep a Medication List 3. Be Aware of Potential Drug Interactions and Side Effects 4. Review Medications with Your Health Care Provider A medication review with your health care provider can help you avoid drug interactions, reduce your risk for side effects, and lessen costs. Sometimes, especially if you’re seeing multiple providers, certain questions can fall through the cracks, says Kweder. But, she says, there is no such thing as a stupid question about medicine. “As a society, we have become reliant on pharmaceuticals to help us attain a longer and higher-quality life. It’s a wonderful success of Western medicine,” she adds. “The goal should be for each of us to access that benefit but respect that medicines are serious business. To get the most out of them, you should take them with great care and according to directions.” (This article appears on the FDA’s Consumer Updates page, which features the latest on all FDA-regulated products. Updated: September 20, 2016)

Wisconsin Offers Non-Expiring IDs to Seniors The Wisconsin Department of Transportation now offers non-expiring identification (ID) cards to Wisconsin residents. To qualify, an individual must be: a Wisconsin resident, (2) a U.S. citizen, and (3) age 65 or over. The non-expiring ID cards give seniors the opportunity to have a state ID for voting purposes–without requiring seniors to get a new picture taken every eight years. The non-expiring ID will have the same appearance and security features as a standard expiring ID card, but in place of the expiration date it will indicate that it is “nonexpiring.” However, seniors should carefully consider whether the non-expiring ID is right for them. First, to obtain anonexpiring ID, a senior will need to surrender his or her driver license, they are ineligible to drive in any state. Second, the non-expiring IDs are not “REAL ID” –compliant. REAL ID cards must be renewed every eight years. The REAL ID Act sets minimum security standards for sources of identification. Federal agencies cannot accept ID cards from states that do not meet the minimum security standards. For example, if you plan to visit a federal facility or a military base, you will need an ID that meets the act’s standards. According to the official Website of the Department of Homeland Security, REAL ID requirements do not apply to the following: entering federal facilities that do not require ID, voting, applying for or receiving health or life-preserving services, or participating in law enforcement proceedings or investigations. The non-expiring IDs are currently free of charge and serve as legal identification for voting purposes. If you have any additional questions, you may call Pat Hafermann, Elderly Benefits Specialist with the Aging and Disability Resource Center at (920) 467-4076. (Sources: Published with permission from the Legal Services Team at the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources’ Elder Law & Advocacy Center.) 8 | Seniors In Touch Newsle!er

(A Tater’s Life, cont. from p. 1) over 1,500 molds and taught classes four days a week out of her home on Eastern Avenue. Betty and her husband, Lyle, ran Belye’s Ceramics for 20 years and sold many pieces. She often wonders where they are now as most of them “went out of town. I hope they are all alive and on display.” Some of her pieces have found a home as part of a permanent display at the Plymouth Historical Museum. For seven years Betty taught ceramics at the Plymouth Senior Center to a group of thirty students. But when the travel bug bit her, she needed a hobby she could take on the road. Betty’s aunt, Matilda Meyer, had tried to get Betty into tatting for years. After being gifted with a doily on her 25th wedding anniversary, Betty’s husband agreed that it was something Betty was bound to be good at. She dutifully decided to give it a go under her Aunt’s tutelage, but was unsuccessful: Matilda was left handed and Betty found it impossible to replicate her actions. So it was back to Milwaukee for another round of classes. This time to learn the art of tatting. Tatting involves wrapping thread around a shuttle and using it to guide the thread into patterns of knots to create rings and chains in delicate designs. The term for tatting is derived from the French word for frivolous, which is accurate. Although there may not be a practical application of the finished product, the intricate results are amazing and beautiful. And when Betty showed her Aunt Matilda her first completed project, she was promptly presented with Matilda’s own gold monogrammed shuttle. Betty has put it to very good use.

(Photos from left to right: Aunt Matilda’s Golden Shuttle, Gnomes keeping guard along with the frog (the frog was the first ceramic piece Betty completed), two tatted Christmas ornaments, and a beautiful tatted doily. Photos by Allison Brunette.)

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Ten Fun Facts About Apples More than 2,500 varieties of apples are grown in the United States, but only the crabapple is native to North America. · Apples contain no fat, sodium or cholesterol and are a good source of fiber. · Apple trees take four to five years to produce their first fruit. · Apples ripen six to 10 times faster at room temperature than if they are refrigerated. · Apple varieties range in size from a little larger than a cherry to as large as a grapefruit. The largest apple ever picked weighed 3 pounds. · Apples harvested from an average tree can fill 20 boxes that weigh 42 pounds each. · Apples are a member of the rose family. · The top apple producers around the world are China, United States, Turkey, Poland and Italy. Apples account for 50 percent of international deciduous fruit tree production. · A peck of apples weighs 10.5 pounds. A bushel of apples weighs about 42 pounds. It takes about 36 apples to create one gallon of apple cider.

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Food Celebrated In October Country Ham Chili Pickled Peppers Pizza Festival

Apples Pasta Pork Pretzels

After trick-or-treating, a teen took a shortcut home through the cemetery. Part way through, he’s startled by a tapping noise. Trembling with fear, he spots an old man with a hammer and chisel, chipping away at a headstone. “I thought you were a ghost,” says the relieved teen. “What are you doing working so late?” “Oh, those idiots,” grumbles the old man. “They misspelled my name!” Halloween is the beginning of the holiday shopping season for women. For men, the beginning of the holiday shopping season is Christmas Eve. David Letterman When it comes to candy bars, the term fun-sized is misleading. There is nothing fun about your candy bar being ⅛ the size of a regular bar. You should call them what they are: “disappointment-sized.” Jimmy Kimmel A skeleton walks into a bar. The bartender says, “What’ll you have?” The skeleton says, “Gimme a beer and a mop.”

Riddle Me This—Answer (from p. 3) When the trains meet, they're both exactly the same distance from New York City.

And Ole’ says: I want to die peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather…Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his car.

Refrigerator Zucchini Pickles by Myrtle Kumrow, from the Adell Dining Site Ingredients: 2 cups sliced unpeeled zucchini

½ cup granulated sugar

1 TB salt

¼ cup white vinegar

¼ cup chopped green pepper

¼ tsp mustard seed

¼ cup chopped onion

¼ tsp celery seed

Combine zucchini and salt. Let stand for one hour; drain well. Add remaining ingredients to zucchini and mix well. Place in containers and place in refrigerator. They will keep for up to 5 months in the refrigerator.

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Ashley Hoerth Au.D.

Aging & Disability Resource Ctr, Sheboygan Falls, WI.

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Exercise Your Franchise: Questions to Ask Candidates 1. Long-Term Care: Millions of Americans will need some long-term care services in their lifetime. Yet, most do not realize that Medicare does not cover these costs, and private insurance is unaffordable for many. Too often, seniors are forced to impoverish themselves to get assistance from Medicaid. In addition, access to home care is limited because of Medicaid’s institutional bias. The result is that burdens on family caregivers are only getting worse. What to ask the candidate: What are your plans to address America’s growing long-term care crisis for families? 2. Funding for Senior Programs: Senior programs—such as home-delivered meals, falls prevention, caregiver support, and elder abuse prevention—keep older adults healthy, secure, and independent in their own homes. They also help families who are juggling elder care with other responsibilities. Yet, the Older Americans Act and other senior services are drastically underfunded with growing waiting lists under recent budget caps. What to ask the candidate: What will you do to reverse the downward trend in support of aging services and make overdue investments in programs that support seniors’ health and economic security? 3. Medicare Low-Income Protections: Half of Medicare beneficiaries have incomes below $24,500. Yet, on average, they must pay more than $5,000 annually out-of-pocket for their health care needs. These seniors face impossible decisions each month on whether to spend their limited incomes on medicine, food, or rent. What to ask the candidate: What are your plans to strengthen Medicare to ensure that seniors with low incomes who are struggling to make ends meet can afford their health care needs? 4. Senior Hunger: More than nine million older adults face the threat of hunger, yet three in five seniors eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – formerly known as Food Stamps) are not enrolled in the benefit. Others face fewer home-delivered meals and long waiting lists to participate. What to ask the candidate: What are your plans to improve vulnerable seniors’ access to the nutritious food necessary for maintaining their health and independence? 5. Social Security: Social Security is the most effective anti-poverty program in U.S. history, keeping 21 million people out of poverty each year. Still, a substantial number of seniors, particularly women and African Americans, rely on Social Security for most or all of their retirement income. This fixed income often isn’t enough to make ends meet, leaving many American seniors struggling to get by. What to ask the candidate: How do you plan to strengthen Social Security so it better serves the most vulnerable seniors and their families? (https://www.ncoa.org/public-policy-action/advocacy-toolkit/toolkits-by-topic/election-16/? utm_source=email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=072016AWU)

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October 2016 Activity Calendar ADELL

SHEBOYGAN

SHEBOYGAN FALLS

Puzzles

Golf Dice

Trivia

Mary Huenink- Healthy Tips, Halloween Craft

Exercise with Anna

Golden Living Bingo

Wed 10/5

Board Games

Seven-Eleven Game

A Chat with Pat Hafermann, Elderly Benefits Specialist

Thur 10/6

Soak up the Day with Atrium “Pamper Hands Day”

Medicare Savings Program with Carol

Wheel of Fortune: Idioms

Fri 10/7 Mon 10/10

Fun Facts

Friday Bingo

Card Bingo with John & Jan

Puzzles

Take-Away Bingo

Ladder Ball

Tue 10/11

Travel to Glacier National Park, Toe Nail Clinic

Tunes on Tuesday

Kiwanis Bingo

Wed 10/12

Board Games

Games with Morningside

Thur 10/13

Random Lake Library

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

Nutrition with Janeth from UW Extension Wheel of Fortune: Benjamin Franklin

Fri 10/14 Mon 10/17

Fun Facts

Friday Bingo

Quarter Bingo

Puzzles

Golden Living Bingo

Dictionary Day

Tue 10/18

Candy Bar Bingo, Blood Pressure with Ann

Race Game

Quarter Bingo

Wed 10/19 Thur 10/20 Fri 10/21

Board Games

Ghost Dice

Healthy Steps with Mary Ellen

Travel to Glacier National Park

Candy Dice

Wheel of Fortune: Quotes

Fun Facts

Friday Bingo

Quarter Bingo

Mon 10/24

Puzzles

Penny Toss

Football Dice with Gables on the Pond

Tue 10/25

Birthday Party and Halloween Celebration

Birthday Party with Music by Accordion Club

Kiwanis Bingo

Wed 10/26

Board Games

Halloween Jingo

The Price is Right

Thur 10/27

Birthday Party and Halloween Celebration

Nutrition Education by UW Extension

Wheel of Fortune: Halloween

Fri 10/28

Fun Facts

Friday Bingo

Halloween Party with Fred & Marlyn

Mon 10/31

Puzzles

Halloween Party

Ghoul Bowling

Mon 10/3 Tue 10/4

CASCADE

CEDAR GROVE

Mon 10/10

Travel to Glacier National Park 11:00 Steven & Friends Music

Mon 10/10

Mon 10/17

Sharon S Richardson Hospice

Mon 10/17

Mon 10/24

Compassus Care Wellness Bingo Birthday Party and Halloween

Mon 10/24

Mon 10/3

Mon 10/31

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Mon 10/3

Mon 10/31

Mary Huenink, Dietician, Games Mary Rinsen – Live Fully, Laugh Often Lloyd Termaat – Trips to Milwaukee and Elsewhere

Annette Selk – Falls Prevention Birthday Party and Bingo

HOWARDS GROVE

OOSTBURG

Tue 10/4

Card Bingo

Wed 10/5

Tue 10/11

Pat Hafermann. Elderly Benefits

Wed 10/12

Mary Huenink,– Wellness Visit John DuMex, Fire Safety

Tue 10/18

Morningside Bingo

Wed 10/19

Halloween Party

Tue 10/25

Halloween Party w/Fred & Marlyn

Wed 10/26

Birthday Party

Plymouth Menu & Activities

October 2016

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

3 Chicken Parmesan Buttered Noodles Mix Veggies Peaches Jell-O w/ Fruit

4 Lasagna Toss Salad Garlic Bread Mandarin Oranges

5 Grilled Pork Chop Glazed Carrots Tater Tots Applesauce, Bread Cherry Cobbler Atrium Bingo

6 Battered Fish w/ Tartar Sauce/ Coleslaw Hash Browns Bread & Butter Apple

7 Fried Chicken Baked Potato Mixed Veggies Banana/Bread

Fred’s Luncheon

12 Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce Tossed Salad Pineapple Garlic Bread Ice Cream Rocky Knoll Services & Rehab.

GNC Health 13 Baked Chicken Au Gratin Potato California Veggie Blend Pineapple Dinner Roll Golden Living Bingo

18 Battered Fish w/ Tartar Sauce Baked Potato Glazed Carrots Pears/Bread

19 Liver & Onions Mashed Potatoes Wax Beans Applesauce Dinner Roll & Butter

Marion College Nurse 25 Swiss Steak Roasted Potatoes Squash Dinner Roll & Butter Birthday Cake

Sheboygan Service Club 26 Chicken Breast & Gravy Scalloped Potato Broccoli Bread & Butter Banana

Simplify 10 Chicken Cordon Bleu Mashed Potatoes Bread Applesauce Strawberry Shortcake Atrium P.T Falls/ balance 17 Turkey Loaf w/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Peaches Bread & Butter Dr. Lavey Eye Care 24 Country Pork Ribs/ Gravy Mashed Potato Mixed Veggie Blend Bread & Butter Peaches Keyboard w/Elinor 31 Salisbury Steak & Gravy Baked Potato Buttered Corn Pineapple Dinner Roll & Butter Halloween Bingo

Sing Along w LaVerne 11 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Peaches Bread & Butter

Birthday Celebration

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Gathering Place

20 Grilled Chicken Salad Egg, Veggies, Cheese Breadstick Cherry Pie Compassus Bingo 27 Baked Ham Au Gratin Potato Bread Pears Cookie Lakeland Chiropractic

Plymouth Senior Dining 1500 Douglas Drive Plymouth, WI. 53073 Site Manager, Susie 920-892-4821 Reservations by noon the day before

Accordion Music w/Roger&Wayne 14 Taco Salad Breadstick Apple Pie

Walgreen’s Health Talk 21 Turkey & Gravy Au Gratin Potato Broccoli Fruit Cocktail Corn Muffin Kids and Senior lunch 28 Beef Stew Cornbread Orange Cookie Word Games/ puzzles

Senior Dining Menu

October 2016

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

3 Spaghetti With Meatballs Garden Salad w/ Dressing Applesauce Garlic Bread

4 Chicken Breast Mushroom Gravy Parsley Buttered Potatoes Capri Blend Vegetables Bread/ Orange

5 Chili Mac Rye Bread Pears Mandarin Orange Fruit Fluff

6 BBQ Rib on a Bun Baked Beans Coleslaw Cookie

7 Chicken Dumpling Soup Garden Salad/ Dressing ½ Summer Sausage Sandwich Banana

10 Turkey Tetrazzini Squash Pineapple Chunks Pudding

11 Swiss Steak or Liver Mashed Potatoes Country Blend Vegetables Bread/Pistachio Fluff

12 Baked Ham Scalloped Potatoes Creamed Corn Wheat Bread Fruit Cocktail

13 Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Garden Salad Peaches

14 Sloppy Jo/Bun Coleslaw Pears Jell-O with Fruit

17 Chicken Stir Fry Over a Bed of Rice Tossed Salad Pineapple

18 Homemade Meatloaf Au Gratin Potatoes Diced Beets Bread/Muffin

19 Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes/ Gravy Carrot Coins Wheat Bread Cookie

20 Chicken Parmesan Buttered Noodles Green & Wax Beans Tropical Fruit Whipped Jell-O

21 Brat/Bun German Potato Salad Baked Beans Brownie

24 Hamburger Stroganoff Buttered Noodles Mixed Vegetables Apple Pumpkin Bar

25 Chicken Ala King Biscuit Pears Chocolate Cake

26 Sausage Corn Chowder ½ Ham Sandwich Garden Salad Snickers Torte

27 Monterey Chicken Mashed Potatoes Peas & Carrots Bread Apple Crisp

28 Lasagna Roll Up Cauliflower Fruit Cocktail Cherry Strudel

31 Turkey Breast Stuffing Sweet Potatoes Pickled Beets Cupcake

For Reservations: Adell: Call Mary at: 920-994-9934

Oostburg: Call Terry/Peggy at: 920-946-0734 or 920-564-3603 Sheboygan: Call Darcy at: 920-207-2522

Sheboygan. Falls: Call: Allison 920-467-9042

Cascade: Call Mary at: 920-994-9934

Cedar Grove: Call Delores at: 920-668-6863 Howards Grove: Call: Allison 920-467-9042

“Years ago, I tried to top everybody, but I don't anymore. I realized it was killing conversation. When you're always trying for a topper you aren't really listening. It ruins communication” ― Groucho Marx “Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.” ― Groucho Marx

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