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Secretary Designee Kolar Message
Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove
February 2020
Inside this issue:
Commandant’s 2
Welcome Aboard 3
Birthday List 5
Wish List/Events 6
Volunteers Needed 7
Crossword Puzzle 8
Word Search/Sudoku 9
H o me f ro n t
N e ws l e t t e r
As we wrap up a great year, I reflect on these past 12 month and thank those who
have made my first year as WDVA Secretary a memorable one. The Union Grove staff
who work tirelessly to create a warm and open environment for our veterans and fami-
lies are the champions and heroes this holiday season. Without their continued work
providing medical services, recreational opportunities, and more, our success would not
be achievable. This year, between volunteers and staff, you supported dozens of events
to keep morale and spirits high. From hosting fishing trips on Wind Lake to celebrating
Valentine’s Day with a special Sweetheart Luncheon, everything you do here is valued and appreciated
by the veterans you take care of every day. I am also thankful for the veterans and their families who
have chosen to make the Wisconsin Veterans Home at Union Grove their home. We are honored to
provide professional and passionate care to our members each and every day. We are grateful for your
service to this country and so pleased you have chosen us.
Yours in Service,
Mary M. Kolar WDVA Secretary-designee
A Note From Natalie
Please see what is on the horizon for the upcoming months at the Home. Please take note that the Volunteer Banquet date has changed.
Thanks for all the support and kindness,
Commandant Natalie J. Rolling-Edlebeck
February 25th - Mardi Gras bingo March 17th - St. Patrick's Day Event March 27th - Vietnam Remembrance April 10th - Good Friday Service April 17th - Art Show April 29th - Volunteer BanquetMay 5th - Cinco De Mayo - Taco Tuesday May 8th - Mother's Day TeaMay 15th - Armed Forces Event May 24th - Memorial Day ParadeMay 25th - Memorial Day June 5th - Senior PromJune 12th - Women's Veterans Day June 15th - Flag Day Event, Army Recog. June 22nd - Father's Day Eat-Out-In July 4th - Parade July 11th - Family Picnic July 30th - Silver Lake Cook OutJuly 31st - Racine County Fair August 7th - Purple Heart, Coast Guard August 22nd - Wind Lake Fishing Trip September 11th - 911 Remembrance Event September 18th - POW/MIA Event, Air Force October 13th - Navy RecognitionOctober 30th - Halloween Party November 11th - Veterans Day November 13th - Marine Corp. Recognition December 7th - Pearl Harbor Remembrance December 12th - Family Christmas Party December 30th - New Year's Eve Party
Sweetheart Luncheon
Upcoming Events
February 26th - Family Council at 2:00pm in the Chapel.
March 25th - Family Council at 2:00pm in the Chapel.
April 17th - Art Show
April 29th - Volunteer Banquet from 10:00am to 1:00pm
We want to thank all the volunteers who make these outings possible. If you are interested in volunteer op-
portunities, please contact the Activity and Volunteer Director, Terri Presser at 262-878-6725 or email at
Welcome Aboard!!
Please welcome our
new Members and
Volunteers to the
Veterans Home .
Feel free to stop by
and introduce
yourself ,we are so
happy to have them
here.
John Resch
Army-WWII
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Occupation: Retired Custodian
Francisco Contreras
Navy-Korean WarBirthplace: La Union, New Mexico
Occupation: Retired Cler ical Worker
distribution.
Effective February 1st, our facility beautician will schedule ladies hair appointments on Monday. Appointments will begin after haircuts have been completed on the regularly scheduled unit. Ladies receiving services will continue to been seen in the Gates Hall beauty shop. Please feel free to contact Dana Kugler at 262-878-6700, ext. 5503 with any questions.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings are held Thursdays 6pm in the Family Kitchen.
Welcome Aboard!!
Please welcome
our new Members
and Volunteers to
the Veterans
Home . Feel free to
stop by and
introduce
yourself ,we are so
happy to have
them here.
Ellen Galvan
Ellen will be assisting with our room to room Monday evening Holy Communion distribution.
Micaela Garcia
Micaela is a Carroll University Music Therapy practicum student. She will be with us for the next several months working with Senior Music Therapist, Dana Kugler.
Jack Mills
Jack will be assisting with Walmart outings and Wednesday Open Art.
You are invited to attend a Grief Support Seminar on Tuesday,
February 25th, at either 10:00am in the Maurer Hall Chapel OR at
6:30pm at Cross Lutheran Church, 126 Chapel Terrace, Burlington.
Topic of Presentation: The Needs of Grief.
Happy "February" Birthday!!!
T. Kinnard-GH
R. Pitz-1st
V. Zizzo-3rd
E. Zawistowski-3rd
S. Harris-GH
R. Ruston-2nd
N. Schueneman-1st
D. Fell-GH
J. LaLonde-FH
M. Carroll-GH
C. Cannon-1st
R. Purath-1st
R. Young-1st
B. Justus-2nd
Robert Allyn - Housekeeping Tameria Moore - C.N.A. Tracy Frederick - Housekeeping
Jennifer Lopez - C.N.A. Samantha Rice - Housekeeping
Our Wish List
Community Outings (admission tickets, parking etc.) Gift cards to NASCO senior living catalog Monetary funds for activities supplies or special events Fun size snack bars, bags of individually wrapped chocolate candy, Diet soda, small bags of chips (for prizes) Walmart gift cards (for a complete list of items please visit: dva.wi.gov ->Veterans Home -> Union Grove -> Media ->Union Grove Wish List.pdf )
In-house Volunteer Opportunities – If you are interested in the following volunteer opportunities, please contact the Activity
and Volunteer Director, Terri Presser at 262-878-6725 or email at [email protected]
Provide a movie night on 2nd & 3rd floor Boland Hall. We are in need of a volunteer to assist Members with simple computer tasks on a one-to-one basis. Assist activity staff on Member outings. Escort Members to Happy Hour on Fridays at 2:00pm. Escort Members to bingo on Tuesdays at 2:00pm. Switch out seasonal bulletin boards. Assist with writing Member's stories for their Memories in the Making art projects. Play Monopoly, poker, or UNO with 2nd floor Members. Water and weed plants during gardening season. Assist with Open Art projects on Wednesday from 1:00-3:00pm.
Building: Where To: Date/Time: Volunteers Needed:
Boland Hall-1st Floor Walmart Monday, March 2nd 1:00pm 6
Boland Hall – 2nd Floor Walmart Monday, March 9th 1:00pm 6
Boland Hall-3rd Floor Walmart Monday, March 16th 1:00pm 6
Gates Hall Walmart Monday, March 23rd 1:00pm 7
Fairchild Hall
Boland & Gates
IHT = In House Transport
Walmart
Walmart
St. Robert's Lunch
Casino Party/MPR
IHT Vietnam Commemoration Service
11:00am
Combine w/above dates
Combine w/above dates
Thursday, March 26th
2:00pm
10:00am
Friday, March 6th
Friday, March 27th
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Department of Veterans Affairs
Wisconsin Veterans Home at UG
21425G Spring St
Union Grove, WI 53182
WWW.dva.wi.gov
One of our major responsibilities at the Wis-consin Department of Veterans Affairs is providing 24-hour skilled nursing care to our nation's heroes. The WDVA is proud of the three Veterans’ homes we operate – Chippewa Falls, King and Union Grove - serving nearly 1,000 Veterans and their spouses.
The Wisconsin Veterans Homes are among the best in the country, boasting an excel-lent safety record and the highest quality of care ratings. Our homes are very popular among Wisconsin's Veterans, evidenced by the occupancy levels and waiting lists asso-ciated with each home, and our staff reten-tion rates that exceed those of comparable facilities across the state.
We are here to serve those who have served us all.
