Senior Spotlight, Week of June 30
For the City-Times
Lincoln Center offers classes and activities for older adults.
The Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Portage County is a one-stop resource for services for seniors, adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information call 715-346-1401 or 1-866-920-2525, or on the Web: www.co.portage.wi.us/adrc.
The ADRC Nutrition Program serves noon lunch at these dining sites and days: Lincoln Center (Mon. – Fri.), Hi-Rise Manor (Mon. – Fri.), Jensen Center in Amherst (Mon., Wed., Fri.), Plover Municipal Center (Tues., Thurs.), Junction City Village Park Lodge (Tues., Thurs.), and Faith Lutheran Church in Rosholt (Mon. – Fri.)
Basic Computer Training teaches seniors the basics of using a computer. Participants will start at the most basic level and work at their own pace, learning how to use the mouse and keyboard, getting onto the internet, and using email. These classes, taught by an instructor from Senior Citizens Employment, are small – no more than four people. Free. Call 715-346-1401 for more information or to register for the class.
This week’s RSVP volunteer opportunity:
Portage County Nutrition Program Home Delivered Meals Program is seeking volunteers to deliver meals to seniors in the community. The time commitment is about 1.5 hours midday and volunteers can choose to deliver weekly, monthly or on a substitute basis; drivers will use their own vehicle. Please call the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 715-346-1401 for more information.
Unless noted otherwise, the following take place at Lincoln Center, 1519 Water Street.
Dining site bingo and special events are after the noon luncheon unless otherwise noted.
Monday, June 30
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.: Walking Club.
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Pottery
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Pool tables open play; basic computer training; resistance chair exercise.
10 a.m. – Holly Shoppe open.
11:30 a.m.: Music by Agnes Mallek.
1 p.m.: Bridge; scrabble.
Lunch menu: Pizza casserole, peas, chilled pears, chocolate chip cookie.
Bingo at Amherst and Lincoln Center senior dining sites.
Tuesday, July 1
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.: Walking Club.
8:30 a.m.: Seniorobics.
9 a.m.: Pool tables open play.
10 a.m.: Fun & Fit exercise; Holly Shoppe open.
11 a.m.: Arthritis Foundation exercise.
11:30 a.m.: Music by The Geezers.
3 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Walking Club.
5:30 – 9:30 p.m.: Wisconsin River Wood Carvers.
Lunch menu: Chicken salad, fresh fruit plate, whole grain dinner roll, pineapple upside-down cake.
Smear at the Plover senior dining site (11:15 a.m.).
Wednesday, July 2
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.: Walking Club.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Pool tables open play; basic computer training; resistance chair exercise.
9 – 11 a.m.: Book binding, cribbage.
10 a.m.: Holly Shoppe open.
11:30 a.m.: Music by Daryl Kurtenbach.
1 p.m.: Pinochle.
Lunch menu: Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, stewed tomatoes, whole grain bread, fresh fruit.
Bingo at Amherst senior dining site; Games Day at Lincoln Center senior dining site.
Thursday, July 3
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.: Walking Club.
8 a.m.: Pottery.
8:30 a.m.: Seniorobics.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Pool tables open play.
9:30 a.m.: Foot care clinic; open knitting.
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Holly Shoppe open.
10 a.m.: Fun & Fit exercise.
11 a.m.: Arthritis Foundation exercise.
11:30 a.m.: Music by the Potocki Family Band.
3:30 -4:30 p.m.: Walking club.
Lunch menu: Cheeseburger on a whole grain bun, baked beans, potato salad, fresh grapes.
Bingo at the Plover senior dining site.
Friday, July 4
Closed for Independence Day.
Saturday, July 5
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Holly Shoppe open.