Message from the Executive Director. April is National Volunteer Month

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1 NEIghborhood News A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF NORTHEAST IOWA AREA AGENCY ON AGING (NEI3A) Serving Allamakee, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Clayton, Delaware, Dubuque, Fayette, Grundy, Hardin, Howard, Jackson, Marshall, Poweshiek, Tama, Winneshiek Counties in Iowa Volume 31, Issue 10 April 2014 In This Issue Older Americans Month Walk... 2 SMP Shred Events... 3 Matter of Balance... 3 Better Choices Better Health... 3 Prepare for Severe Weather... 3 Dementia Education... 3 Iowa Financial Scam Attemps... 4 Caring for Each Other... 4 Powerful Tools For Caregivers... 5 Volunteer Recognition Event Locations... 5 Message from the Executive Director Volunteers I can only hope that this note finds you in warmer weather with less snow, and less shivering! I m convinced that, as Iowans, we have to have a very short memory, because every year we don t remember it being so cold! One of the great things about living in the Midwest is the change of seasons, the only down fall of that is it seems to me that the calendar moves way to quickly! This month marks my third year of service at Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging. It has been three years of amazing experience, great challenges, and building wonderful relationships. In the bigger picture, 2014 also marks my 20th year working in the human services field. Through all of the years and across all of the different services one thing has always remained consistent: The amazing employees and volunteers! Nowhere has the importance of volunteers been more pronounced for me than here at NEI3A. Whether it s helping to serve thousands of meals, assisting in driving folks to doctor s appointments, or visiting seniors that live far from family, the volunteers make up the true heart of this organization. The support that volunteers provide throughout the 18 counties of NEI3A goes far beyond the call of duty. The only way that NEI3A is able to provide the services and supports is through these amazing, caring, and committed volunteers. On behalf of NEI3A and all of the people that we serve, I would like to thank each and every person that volunteers on behalf of seniors and families in northeast Iowa. As Dr. Seuss said, Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It s not! Mike Isaacson, Chief Executive Officer April Menus... 6 Healthy Lifestyles/Senior Center Locations Monthly Sponsors... 8 Subscribe to the NEIghborhood News... 8 Word Find... 8 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Decorah, IA Permit No. 6 April is National Volunteer Month NEI3A is celebrating the valuable service that volunteers provide each and every day. At NEI3A, volunteers play a vital role in helping us to live out our mission to empower older individuals to remain independent and in their homes for as long as they desire. Volunteers help to deliver hot nutritious meals, present information about potential scams, or help out in the Healthy Lifestyles/Senior Centers. The time and talents donated by our dedicated volunteers is immeasurable. We truly appreciate everything our volunteers do each and every day to help their communities. During the month of April we are saying Thanks! To help celebrate and show our appreciation to our thousands of volunteers, recognition events have been planned in the 18 counties we serve. A complete listing of events and dates can be found on page 5. If you are a volunteer be sure to attend one of these fun events. If not new volunteers are always welcome and needed! You can volunteer once a week or once a month - whaterver works for you! For more information about volunteering call PO BOX 388 Waterloo, IA Kimball Ave. Ste. 320 Waterloo, IA NEI3A Regional Offices: 808 River Street Decorah, IA Asbury Road Dubuque, IA

2 Page 2 April 2014 NEIghborhood News Older Americans Month One Mile Walk Get your walking shoes ready! May is Older Americans Month to celebrate the strength and vitality of older Americans and to encourage healthy lifestyles, Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging is hosting the 5th annual one mile walk in each of the 18 counties served by NEI3A. Last year, the walk attracted over 1,000 walkers. The walks will take place on Thursday, May 22. Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. followed by a short program at 9:45 a.m. with the walk starting at 10:00 a.m. The walk is FREE and open to all ages. Walk locations are listed below. In the event that it is raining, walks/activities will be held inside. Rain locations are in parenthesis. Ackley Presbyterian Village Wellness Center ( Presbyterian Village Wellness Center) Aurora Comet Center (Comet Center) Bellevue Felderman Park (Bellevue High School Gym) Brooklyn Brooklyn Activity Center (Center) Cedar Falls Cedar Falls Community Center (Community Center) Cresco Cresco Fitness Center (Cresco Fitness Center) Decorah Carlson Stadium at Luther College (Luther College Sports and Rec Center) Denver Athletic Complex Walking Trail (American Legion Buidling) Dunkerton West Main Gazebo (High School Gym) Dubuque Windsor Park Retirement (Windsor Park Retirement) Eldora Dorothy s Healthy Lifestyles Senior Center (Center) Elkader Senior Center (Senior Center) Fredericksburg - Fredericksburg Community Center (Community Center) Gladbrook - Westbrook Acres (Gladbrook/Reinbeck Middle School Gym) Greene Perrin Park (Greene Community Center) Grinnell Central Park Gazebo (Grinnell Athletic Rec Center) Grundy Center Grundy Center High School Track (Community Center) Independence Buchanan County Health Center Therapy and Wellness Connection (Health Center) Iowa Falls Estes Park (Dale Howard Activity Center) La Porte City Union High School Track (High School Gym) Manchester Delaware County Rec Center (Delaware County Rec Center) Maquoketa Senior Center (Senior Center) Marshalltown Timber Creek Park (Marshalltown ) New Hampton Chickasaw Wellness Complex (inside Wellness Complex) Parkersburg Aplington- Parkersburg High School Track (Parker Place) Postville YMCA (YMCA) State Center West Marshall Elementary School (Elementary School) Tama STC High School Track (STC gym) Waterloo Young Arena (Young Arena) Waverly The W at Wartburg College (The W) West Union West Union Rec Center (North Fayette Valley High School Gym) Register today! Registrations must be received by May 2 to guarantee a T-shirt! Register by filling out the form on this page and mailing to NEI3A, 2101 Kimball Avenue Suite 320, Waterloo, IA Attention: Walk. If you have questions call or toll free at Older Americans Month Walk Registration Form Name Address City State Zip Phone Provide your age to help us celebrate healthy aging Check shirt size: Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large 3X-Large Check the location you will be walking: Allamakee County Postville - YMCA Black Hawk County Waterloo Young Arena Cedar Falls Community Center La Porte City Union High School Track Dunkerton West Main Gazebo Bremer County Denver Athletic Complex Walking Trail Waverly The W-Wartburg Campus Buchanan County Independence Therapy and Wellness Connection Aurora - Comet Center Butler County Parkersburg Aplington- Parkersburg High School Track Greene Perrin Park Chickasaw County New Hampton Chickasaw Wellness Complex Fredericksburg - Community Center Clayton County Elkader Senior Center Delaware County Manchester - Delaware County Rec Center Dubuque County Dubuque - Windsor Park Retirement Fayette County West Union - West Union Rec Center Grundy County Grundy Center - High School Track Hardin County Ackley Presbyterian Village Eldora - Dorothy s Healthy Lifestyles Senior Center Iowa Falls Estes Park Howard County Cresco Fitness Center Jackson County Bellevue - Felderman Park Maquoketa - Senior Center Marshall County Marshalltown Timber Creek Park State Center - Middle School Poweshiek County Grinnell Central Park Gazebo Brooklyn Activity Center Tama County Tama - STC High School Track Gladbrook - Westbrook Acres Winneshiek County Decorah - Carlson Stadium at Luther College Consent/Waiver I have full knowledge of the risks involved with, and understand that I could be injured during, the Older Americans Month Walk event (the Event ). I agree to assume all risks of such injury. I unconditionally release and discharge Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) and all other persons and entities involved with this Event from any and all claims, damages, and expenses that may arise directly or indirectly from my participation in this Event. I understand that neither NEI3A nor any of the other sponsors, individuals, or groups involved in the coordination of this Event makes any representations or warranties about the fitness or condition of the streets, sidewalks, or trails that will be used for the Event, and I agree that none of these parties is responsible for the maintenance or condition of the streets, sidewalks, or trails or for the public safety thereon. I hereby certify that I am able to participate in this Event without harm to myself or others. I hereby grant NEI3A and its licensees, the irrevocable right to use and publish, for any purpose whatsoever and without compensation, any photographs or video recordings of my likeness, voice, portrait, testimonial statement, if any, and refer to me and my name, title, city, and state of residence in relation thereto, in all media and promotion of NEI3A in connection with my participation in the Event. SIGNATURE OF WALKER or PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST SIGN IF PARTICIPANT IS UNDER AGE 18 Name Date Mail registration forms to: Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Attn: Walk - P.O. Box Waterloo, IA Turn in registrations by May 2 to guarantee to get your T-shirt size.

3 NEIghborhood News April 2014 Page 3 SMP Shred Events Planned Starting in April Looking for a safe and convenient way to dispose of your old documents? Shredding sensitive documents is one way to reduce your risk of becoming an identity theft victim. Make plans to attend one of these free community Shred Events to keep your personal information out of the hands of crooks. Mason City: April 24 from 8:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Shred event with SALT forum at Senior Activity Center. Decorah: April 26 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Shred Event and hazardous waste disposal at Winneshiek Co. Recycling Center. Drug takeback at Wal-Mart. West Union: April 26 from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Shred Event and drug takeback north of 4-way stop at Matter of Balance Hwy 150 and 18. Guttenberg: April 26 from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Shred Event and drug takeback in alley behind police department. May Shred Events-More details to follow at a later date: Spencer, Ottumwa, Davenport, Sioux City, Des Moines, Independence, and Carroll If you have any questions about the Shred Events, please call The Shred Events are sponsored by the Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). This project was supported, in part by grant # 90MP , from the U.S. Admin. for Community Living/Admin. on Aging, Dept. of Health & Human Services, Washington, D.C Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Admin. on Aging policy. 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: Harpers Ferry: Classes start April 1. Classes will be held Tuesday and Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Dolores Tillinghast Memorial Library, 234 North Fourth Street. Register by calling Janet Buls at by March 24. Guttenberg: Classes start April 21. Classes will be held Mondays and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Guttenberg Municipal Hospital, 200 Main Street in Guttenberg. Register by calling There is a $15 materials fee to attend. Scholarships are available. Each participant will receive a detailed training manual. Better Choices Better Health Chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and anxiety affect older adults much more frequently than those under the age of 65. Better Choices Better Health is a six week class that helps individuals with chronic conditions to become partners in their own health care. Using activities like problem solving, decision making, and action plans, participants learn how to control their daily activities and make healthier choices about self-management behaviors. The results of this program include an improved quality of life, fewer physician and emergency department visits, as well as decreased health care costs. For more information about Better Choices Better Health please call NEI3A at We partner with organizations like Public Health, hospice, and local church groups to help offer this program. There is a $20 materials fee for this class. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. Be Prepared for Severe Weather Spring and summer bring more than lazy, warm days. There is also the concern of severe storms, flooding and tornados. It is important to be prepared for a weather emergency. Be Aware of Approaching Weather: One important item to have in every household is a NOAA Weather Radio. The NOAA Weather Radio receives National Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts, and other hazard information 24 hours a day. There is also a special-needs NOAA Weather Radio that is designed to adapt to the needs of the deaf and people who are hard-of-hearing by providing visual and vibrating alarms. Prepare a Home Tornado Plan: Pick a place where family members can go if a tornado is headed your way. If you are able to get to your basement, that is the best place. Otherwise, pick a center hallway, bathroom, or closet on the lowest floor for protection. Have Your Emergency Supplies Ready: Be ready for an emergency by putting together an emergency kit. Dementia Education - Let's Start the Conversation This should be placed in an easy-to-carry container such as a backpack or duffle bag. For planning purposes, pack supplies that you will need to survive until help can arrive. In many cases you will most likely be without power. You emergency supplies should include: Water 1 gallon/day/person (keep a 3-6 day supply) Food enough for 3-6 days consisting of ready-to-eat/ high energy food items that don t require cooking or refrigeration. Flashlight Portable radio Spare batteries First aid kit Hand operated can opener Light sticks (Safe, inexpensive alternative to candles Waterproof matches 3 to 6 day supply of prescription medications with an up-to-date list of the medications you re taking Cell phone Cash or traveler s checks Emergency contact list including names, phone numbers and addresses. For more information or questions about how to contact your county emergency management agency, call the Aging & Disability Resource Center toll-free at Have you been recently diagnosed with dementia? Are you or your loved one suffering from memory loss? Are you a caregiver of a person diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer s? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this is the education program for you. Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging and our dementia specialist will assist you and your loved one to prepare for the future. Topics include dementia education, medication concerns, community resources, home health care, legal and financial issues, and safety considerations. Wednesday, April 16 Time: 11:30am-1:00pm Fountain Park, Springs Bldg Asbury Rd. Dubuque Program and lunch are free of charge. Seating is limited to ten people. To register call

4 Page 4 April 2014 NEIghborhood News Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol/Consumer Protection Division Deb Yankey, Iowa SMP Coordinator Iowa Financial Scam Attempts Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol has received reports of these scam attempts occurring in Iowa now. Recorded calls say they are from your credit card company, that your card has been blocked or deactivated and asks you to punch a number on your phone to connect to speak to someone. The person who received this call verified with their credit card bank that they did not call her. If you punch a number during a recorded call you might be directed to an international location and receive a big charge on your phone bill or your phone number may go on a list indicating you are likely to fall for a scam and that list will be bought and sold over and over again. Read on.. Caller tells you that your name and number were found in a database that scammers use to find victims. The caller didn t try to obtain personal information on the phone but suggested the person who received the call should check out a website to learn more. This is very suspicious; if you visit a website given to you under these circumstances, it might install a virus on your computer. An arrived that looks like it came from someone you know. The message states that they are stranded or in a crisis away from home and need you to wire money to help them. Some of these scams are new themes and some are old ones. Here are the tips For the first story about the credit card, you should hang up the call, find your records for the phone number of your credit card company and call them to ask if there s a problem with your account. For the second story about getting a warning call that advises you to go to your computer and look at a website, you should not go to websites that you don t know or that are given to you by a stranger. For the third story about the emergency , you should contact someone else who knows the person whose name is on the and ask if your acquaintance is out of town and in trouble. And you should never wire money when you can t confirm that the need is legitimate. There is almost no chance that you will ever get your money back. You should tell your local police or sheriff when these scam attempts happen so they can warn others in your community or file a report if you become a victim. You should also consider filing complaints with other authorities like the Iowa Attorney General, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Contact Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol for a brochure that lists this contact information; call us at Senior Expo May 14 Caring For Each Other Brenda Schmitt and Barb Wollan- Family Finance Specialists- Iowa State University Extension Rose turned to Harry with a wry smile. Remember a couple weeks ago when I was worried about Myrtle falling, and wondering if she should be living alone? Her husband nodded. Well I just tripped on the rug and nearly fell myself for the second day in a row! I need to replace that rug it s a hazard. I wonder what other hazards we have around here? It s funny how we sometimes worry about other people without even noticing things we should be concerned about for ourselves! Fortunately, Rose got a wakeup call without sustaining any injuries. Falls in and around the home are a top cause of injuries to older adults. Older adults also are at greater risk than others of dying in a house fire. Many of these and other injuries result from hazards that are easy to overlook, but also easy to fix. By spotting these hazards and taking simple steps to correct them, you can prevent injuries to yourself or visitors to your home. Here are a few considerations for a safe home: Floors. Make sure floors and carpets are flat and without obstructions, with no loose edges to trip you up. Avoid using throw rugs in traffic areas, and where you do use throw rugs, be sure they have excellent non-slip backing. Cords. Electrical cords should never extend across walkways. Instead, rearrange furniture and run cords for lamps and other items along the walls. Thresholds. Remove or replace any threshold higher than ½ inch. Lighting. Make sure walking areas are well-lit, including stairways. Install light switches next to the entrance of each room and at both the top and bottom of stairways, to prevent any need to walk in the dark. Kitchen. Have a fire extinguisher and know how to use it. Keep curtains, towels and other flammable items away from the range. Ensure good lighting and avoid high-glare surfaces. Use a sturdy stepstool with a handrail if you must climb for items stored above your reach. Bathrooms. Make sure floor is slip-resistant even when wet, and use a nonskid mat in the bathtub or shower. Keep electrical items (razor, blow dryer) unplugged when not in use, and away from water. To improve home safety and stay independent, get started with the suggestions above. More-detailed home safety checklists are available from the Consumer Product Safety Commission ( PageFiles/122038/701.pdf) and from North Carolina State University Extension ( depts/fcs/pdfs/fcs-461. pdf) Wednesday, May a.m. - 2 p.m. Best Western PLUS Hotel 3100 Dodge Street, Dubuque This is your opportunity to learn about senior housing options and support services available in Dubuque. Enjoy free admission, refreshments, health screenings, and entertainment. Sponsored by NEI3A, Winsor Park, Bell Tower, and River Bend Assisted Living For more information call NEI3A at

5 NEIghborhood News April 2014 Page 5 Do you help take care of an older family member or friend? If so, you are not alone. Over 50 million family caregivers in America provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social, homemaking, and other services on a daily or on an intermittent basis. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide tools you need to take care of yourself. If you take good care of yourself, you will be better prepared to take good care of your loved one. As a participant you will learn how to: reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate your feelings, balance your life, increase ability to make tough decisions, and locate helpful resources. Iowa State University Extension and Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging are sponsoring Powerful Tools for Caregivers in Independence starting in April. This program has been tested and evaluated through a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Classes consist of six, 1 ½ hour sessions held once a week. Two experienced leaders conduct each class. Interactive lessons, discussions, and brainstorming help you take the tools you choose and put them into action for your life. Sessions are scheduled every Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. for six weeks from April 9 through May 14. Classes will be at the Heartland Acres Event Center located at 2600 Swan Lake Blvd. in Independence. There is a $10 materials fee for these sessions. Reserve your space early, class size is limited to 15 participants. Registration deadline is April 2. To register or for more information about the class or respite assistance contact Lou Stockdale at or lstockdale@nei3a.org. Dates: April 9 - May 14 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Where: Heartland Acres Event Center 2600 Swan Lake Blvd. Independence (next to theater-use entrance by glass silo) Alverno 3525 Windsor Drive, Dubuque April 22 11:30 a.m. RSVP to by April 18. Bellevue Community Center 1700 State Street, Bellevue April 16 11:30 a.m. RSVP to by April 14. Brooklyn Activity Center 122 Jackson Street, Brooklyn April 9 12:00 noon RSVP to by April 7. Buchanan Co. Center th Avenue, Independence April 9 9:30 a.m. RSVP to by April 7. Cedar Falls Center 528 Main Street, Cedar Falls April 25 10:00 a.m. RSVP to by April 23. Chickasaw Center 301 N. Water Avenue, New Hampton April 15 12:00 noon RSVP to by April 11. Cresco Center Kessel Lodge-268 7th Ave. W., Cresco April 9 and 22 11:30 a.m. RSVP to two days before. Delaware County Senior Center 1208 W. Marion Street- Manchester April 9 11:30 a.m. RSVP to by April 7. Dorothy's Center th Avenue, Eldora April 14 10:00 a.m. RSVP to by April 10. Volunteer Recognition Events Scheduled Dumont Legion Hall 508 Main Street, Dumont April 9 12:00 noon RSVP to by April 7. Dyersville Social Center 625 3rd Ave. SE-Dyersville April 24 10:00 a.m. RSVP to by April 22. Ecumenical Tower 250 W. 6th Street, Dubuque April 23 11:30 a.m. RSVP to by April 21. Elkader Senior Center Freedom Bank Community Room April 26 11:00 a.m. RSVP to by April 24. Greene Center Community Center-202 W. South St. April 22 10:00 a.m. RSVP to by April 18. Grinnell Center th Avenue, Grinnell April 8 10:00 a.m. RSVP to by April 4. Grundy Center 705 F Avenue, Grundy Center April 16 10:00 a.m. RSVP to by April14. Iowa Falls Center 1217 College Street, Iowa Falls April 3 10:00 a.m. RSVP to by April 1. Jesse Cosby Center 1112 Mobile Street, Waterloo April 17-10:00 a.m. RSVP to by April 15. La Porte City Center st Street, La Porte City April 15 10:00 a.m. RSVP to by April 11. Marshall Co. Center 20 ½ E. State, Marshalltown April 9-12:00 noon RSVP to by April 7. Oelwein Senior Center 25 West Charles, Oelwein April 9 11:30 a.m. RSVP to by April 7. Toledo Center 103 W. Church, Toledo April 29 9:30 a.m. RSVP to by April 25. Waterloo Center 2101 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo April 28 and 30-9:00 a.m. RSVP to two days before. Waverly Center 506 E. Bremer Avenue, Waverly April 10 10:00 a.m. RSVP to by April 8. West Union Senior Center 107 E. Armour Street, West Union April 9 11:30 a.m. RSVP to by April 7. Winneshiek Co. Senior Center 806 River Street, Decorah April 9 11:45 a.m. RSVP to by April 7.

6 Page 6 April 2014 NEIghborhood News Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Services Menus On the following pages you will find menus for each of the 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 $7.26. 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 or the local number listed on page 7 and 8 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. "A" and "B" menu is available for for all meal site locations in: Black Hawk Bremer Butler Buchanan Chickasaw Grundy Hardin Marshall Tama Poweshiek "A" menu only is available at the following meal sites : Allamakee Clayton Delaware Dubuque Fayette Howard Jackson Winneshiek Reservations: Call or the local number listed by 11:00 the day before to make reservations for lunch. Some sites need you to call a few hours earlier so check for exact time. Home Delivered Meals are available to seniors not able to leave their homes without assistance. NEI3A determines eligibility to receive home delivered meals. Call your local Senior Center for more information. Not all communitites 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. Frozen meals are available in 2-day or 5-day packs and meet all nutritional requirements. Call your Senior Center for more information.

7 NEIghborhood News April 2014 Page 7 NEI3A s and Dining Programs Allamakee County: Good Samaritan Society 400 Hardin Drive-Postville Waukon Wellness Center rd Ave. NW Waukon Black Hawk County: Cedar Falls 528 Main Cedar Falls Monday - Friday at 11:45 a.m La Porte City Healthy Lifestyles Ctr 300 1st St. La Porte City Mo.n, Wed., and Fri. at12:00 p.m Jesse Cosby 1112 Mobile Waterloo Waterloo 2101 Kimball Ave. Waterloo Walnut Court 315 Walnut St. - Waterloo Monday - Friday at 11:00 a.m Dunkerton United Methodist Church 301 S. Washington St.-Dunkerton Mon. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m Evansdale Countryside Vineyard Church 3467 Lafayette Rd. Evansdale Thursdays at 11:30 a.m Raymond United Methodist Church 6903 Lafayette Rd.-Raymond Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m Washburn 410 1st Street-Washburn 1st and 3rd Tues. at 12:00 p.m Bremer County: Waverly 506 E. Bremer Ave. Waverly Denver Library 100 Washington Denver Tues., Wed., Thurs. at 11:45 a.m Buchanan County: Buchanan County Ave. NE Independence Lamont 644 Bush St. Lamont Thursdays at 11:30 a.m Rowley 101 Ely Street-Rowley Butler County: Greene Community Center 202 W. South St. - Greene Dumont Legion Hall 508 Main St. - Dumont Wednesday at 12:00 p.m Chickasaw County: Chickasaw (New Hampton) 301 N. Water Ave.-New Hampton Fredericksburg Comm. Center 151 W. Main St.-Fredericksburg Tues. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m Lawler 414 E. Grove - Lawler 2nd Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m Nashua Community Center 302 Main St. Nashua Wednesday at 11:00 a.m Clayton County: Elkader Senior Center 133 S. Main Elkader Garnavillo 106 W. Niagara-Garnavillo Wed. & Thurs. at 11:30 a.m Guttenburg Municipal Bldg. 502 S. First St.-Guttenburg Great River Care Center 1400 W. Main - McGregor Monday Friday at 12: Monona Community Center 104 E. Center St. Monona Tues. & Thurs. at 11:30 a.m Gernand Lutheran Home 313 Elkader Street Strawberry Point Delaware County: Delaware County Senior Center 1208 W. Marion St.-Manchester Monday Friday at 11:30 a.m Delhi United Methodist Church 304 Market Street Delhi Tuesday at 11:30 a.m Dundee Fire Station Comm. Room 117 N. Center Street Dundee Wednesday at 11:30 a.m Earlville United Parish 111 N. West Avenue Earlville Dubuque County: Alverno 3525 Windsor Avenue Dubuque Cascade Senior Center 109 1st Avenue West Cascade Ecumenical Tower 250 W. 6th Street Dubuque Farley Fireman s Hall 103 2nd Avenue NW Farley Tues. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m Heritage House 7396 Columbus St.-New Vienna 2nd & 4th Thurs. at 11:30 a.m Hills and Dales Lifetime Center 3505 Stoneman Road Dubuque Luxemburg City Hall 202 S. Andres St. - Luxemburg Mon. and Wed. at 11:30 a.m Dyersville Social Center 625 3rd Ave. SE Dyersville Windsor Park 801 Davis - Dubuque Fayette County: Arlington Public Library 711 Main Street Arlington Wed. and Fri. at 11:30 a.m W. Clermont Lutheran 211 Larrabee Street Clermont Mon. and Fri. at 11:30 a.m Veterans Memorial Comm.Bldg. 310 Mill Avenue Elgin Tues. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m Hawkeye Community Hall 102 E. Main - Hawkeye Tues., Thurs., & Fri. at 11:30 a.m Oelwein Senior Dining Center 25 West Charles Oelwein St. Lucas Community Hall Mon. and Wed. at 11:30 a.m Waucoma Home Delivered Meals Only Mon. and Wed. at 11:00 a.m West Union Senior Center 107 E. Armour St.-West Union Mon. through Fri. at 11:45 a.m Grundy County: Grundy Center Senior Center 705 F Ave. Grundy Center Hardin County: Dorothy s Healthy Lifestyles Center Ave. Eldora Iowa Falls 1217 College - Iowa Falls Radcliffe Apartments 604 Catherine - Radcliffe Wednesday at 11:30 a.m Howard County: Kessel Lodge 268 7th Avenue W. Cresco Afton Oaks 405 9th Street Elma Monday - Friday Protivin Community Center 103 S. Main Street Protivin Tues. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m Jackson County: Bellevue Community Center 1700 State Street Belleveue Jackson County Senior Center 1000 E. Quarry St.-Maquoketa Marshall County: Marshall County 20 ½ E. State - Marshalltown Meal site locations continued on next page.

8 Page 8 April 2014 NEIghborhood News Subscribe to NEIghborhood News The NEIghborhood News newsletter is available for a $7.50/year contribution. Whether you pick up a copy of NEIghborhood News at the a local senior center or get a copy in the mail, we appreciate your This Month s Sponsors Benefactors ($30.00 or More) Charles Nelson - Black Hawk County Patrons ($15.00 to $30.00) Eva McDowell - Poweshiek County Ramona and Keith Pierce - Black Hawk County Friends (Up to $15.00) Darrell Speck - Black Hawk County Harold Popenhagen - Fayette County LaVonne Cusher - Buchanan County Bernita Oltrogge - Black Hawk County Harland and Connie Nelson - Winneshiek County Irene Hanus - Tama County Sharon Borcherding - Winneshiek County Barbara Tranbarger - Grundy County Roger Koster - Clayton County I Want to Receive the NEIghborhood News contribution. We need your continued financial support to keep NEIghborhood News coming to you every month. All contributors in the past month are listed in This Month s Sponsors on this page. To receive the NEIghborhood News or become a sponsor, complete this form. Please print and include your complete mailing address. Name Mailing Address City State Zip code $ One Year Subscription $ Patron $ Benefactor Other All contribution amounts over $7.50/per year are tax deductible. Mail to: NEI3A, PO BOX 388, Waterloo, IA Meal site locations continued. Poweshiek County: Grinnell Ave Grinnell Monday - Friday 12:00 p.m Brooklyn Activity Center 122 Jackson St. Brooklyn Tama County: Toledo 103 S. Church Toledo Montour City Hall 102 E. Elm Street - Montour Thursday at 12:00 p.m Winneshiek County: Calmar Senior Center 106 E. Main Street Calmar Tues. and Thurs. 11:30 a.m Winneshiek County Senior Center 806 River Street Decorah Monday - Friday at 11:45 a.m Fort Atkinson Comm. Center 300 3rd St. NW-Fort Atkinson Wed. and Fri. at 11:30 a.m Spillville Home Delivered Meals Only Monday - Thursday at 10:20 a.m Spring Word Find Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid. The remaining letters spell a message about Srping. NEIghborhood News Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging PO BOX Waterloo, IA vhyke@nei3a.org NEIghborhood News is published monthly to entertain, educate, and inform our readers. The opinions expressed in NEIghborhood News do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Agency on Aging, its governing bodies, or Advisory Councils. Articles, letters to the Editor and other comments are welcome. NEIghborhood News reserves the right to publish all or part of material submitted. Deadline is the 10th of the month for next month s issue. Our Vision: Our vision is to empower older persons to live safe and independent lives with dignity, purpose and self-determination. Our Mission: Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging will create and provide services for older persons to empower them to maintain their independence. In accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Aging Discrimination Act of 1975, it is the policy of Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging to provide services to all persons eligible under the provisions of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, handicap or age. ALLERGIES APRIL BASEBALL BEES CROCUSES CYCLAMENS DAFFODILS DANDELIONS EASTER EQUINOX FLOWERS FROGS GOLF GRASS GREEN GROWTH IRISES LILIES MARCH MAY NEW LEAVES PLANTING RAIN RENEWAL ROBINS SEASON SNOWMELT SOFTBALL SPRING BREAK SPRING CLEANING TULIPS WARMER WET Source:Livewire Puzzles