Volume 31, Issue 6 January 2014

NEIghborhood NewsA 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

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Message from the Executive DirectorFederal Trade Commission Report.. ............................ 2

Matter of Balance.............. 2

Better Choices BetterHealth .............................. 2

Stay Safe in Cold Weather ............................ 3

Caring for Each Other ....... 4

Dementia Education ......... 4

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop ........ 4

Unravle the Meat CaseConfusion ......................... 5

Food Safety Mythbusters .................... 5

Tuscan Pork Recipe .......... 5

Caregiver Support Groups ............................. 5

January Menus .............. 6

Healthy Lifestyles/Senior Center Locations.............7-8

Monthly Sponsors ............. 8

Subscribe to the NEIghborhood News .......... 8

Word Find ........................ 8

Holiday Spirit… The Christmas tree is down and the ornaments are back in storage. Lights that once adorned the front of the house are safely packed away. Our six-foot tall tutu wearing inflatable penguin is back in the garage (no, I don’t know what that char-acter has to do with the holi-day season, but the kids de-mand it gets put up every year!?). All of the traditions have been carried out, and all of the family has gone back home to the hustle and bus-tle of their day-to-day lives…and that “Christmas Spirit” quickly begins to fade. The holiday season is a great time for giving, a great time to volunteer for com-munity meals, purchasing gifts for those in need, and visiting those that may be alone. As an organization that works to support the needs of people, the holiday

season can provide a boost of energy and support from groups that commit to vol-unteering during the season, these folks are greatly ap-preciated and much needed. The joy volunteers are able to bring to people during this time of year is immeasurable and can create lifelong mem-ories. The challenge for NEI3A and other organizations, is that people are homebound and hungry, lonely and in need of supports, living day-to-day without the things we all take for granted all year long. Holiday Spirit is a wonderful thing, but in our communities all across Iowa we are in need of that spirit 365 days a year. This year I have challenged myself to maintain that spirit of giving all year long. I’m looking for ways that I can give back in my day-to-day life, to make

serving a part of what I do and who I am. I challenge you to do the same! Find something that you are passionate about, something outside of your-self. Share a talent at a se-nior center in your commu-nity, volunteer one day a week to deliver meals, look for ways that you can be that difference in someone’s life. I know your life can get busy and things can feel hectic and out of control; but I promise, if you can find one hour a week to volunteer, to give of your time and tal-ent, the rewards you will feel make it all worth it. Join me in my personal challenge to make a change for the bet-ter! Thank you for everything you have done and for every-thing you will do.

Happy New Year! Mike Isaacson,

Want a New Year’s reso-lution that will make you feel good but doesn’t require starving yourself or spend-ing hours sweating in a gym? Try volunteering! NEI3A re-lies on thousands of volun-teers each year to help us with our mission to empower older individuals, caregivers, and people with disabilities remain independent and in their homes for as long as they desire. To do this we have the most wonderful vol-

Make Volunteering Your New Year’s Resolution!

unteers that help deliver meals to home bound indi-viduals and help at the Se-nior Centers by answering the phone, helping with the meal or-ders, making coffee, help-ing with the meals at lunch time, organizing educational activities, and much more!

While volunteer-ing is obviously a great benefit to your community by helping people in need, but it can also benefit you. Studies have shown that peo-ple who volunteer have a lower rate of depression and

heart disease, have great-er self-esteem, and greater function ability! It’s a win-win situation for everyone. Volunteers are in con-stant demand! You can vol-unteer as much or as little as you want – whether it is once a week or once a month – every bit helps. To find out more about volunteer oppor-tunities at NEI3A call 1-800-779-8707 and get connected to a volunteer opportunity in your community.

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Iowa Senior Medicare Patrol/Consumer Protection Division

Deb Yankey, Iowa SMP Coordinator

In a recent report issued by the Federal Trade Com-mission (FTC), Iowa ranked high in the percentage of res-idents who take advantage of the Do Not Call Registry. Iowa was 12th in the nation with 78% of personal phone numbers registered! Iowa’s Senior Medicare Patrol recommends that you register your number to-day. (Maybe next year we can be tops in the country!) Call 1-888-382-1222 or visit www.donotcall.gov. If you call, you must do so from the number you want to register. You can register up to three personal phone numbers and your registration does not ex-pire. After you’ve been regis-tered 31 days, telemarketers are not allowed to make sales calls to you. If you do receive sales calls from places you’ve not done business with in the last 18 months, you should make a note of the date, time and business that called you. Although the Registry does not stop political, char-ity or survey calls there is a solution to those unwant-

Federal Trade Commission Issues Report – Iowans Rely on the “Do Not Call Registry”

ed calls, too. You have the right to ask the political or-ganization, charity or survey caller to place your number on their organization’s do not call list. Make a note of when you make this request and to which organizations. Registering your phone number or telling the organi-zation or business not to call your number, gives you the right to file a complaint if they do call you. Use the notes you took about the dates and callers. It is very important to file complaints because money talks and if the FTC receives complaints they can fine the organizations. You can file a complaint at the phone number and web ad-dress listed earlier. Join your wise friends and neighbors who’ve already reg-istered their numbers. When you start enjoying getting few-er annoying calls, you’ll also be able to spot a scam caller more easily! The sources of information for this article are “FY 2013 National Do Not Call Registry Data Book” and www.consumer.ftc.gov

Looking for answers?

Call the Aging & Disability Resource Center to get the answers you need about services available for older individuals and people with disabilities.

319-272-1767 or toll-free 1-877-538-0508

Matter of Balance Workshops Would you like to improve your balance? Do you want to feel more comfortable par-ticipating in your favorite ac-tivities? Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging is offering A Matter of Balance, an award winning workshop designed to increase the activity levels of older adults who have con-cerns about falling. During 8 two-hour sessions, partici-pants learn to:• Promote exercise to in-crease strength and balance• Set realistic goals for in-creasing 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. Class-es will be held at the following

locations: Waverly: Classes start January 9. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Waverly Senior Center, 506 E. Bremer Ave-nue. Register by calling Suzie at 319-352-5678 by January 3. This class sponsored by Bremer County Community Foundation. New Hampton: Classes start January 17. Classes will be held on Fridays from 9 to 11 a.m. at Kensington Place Assisted Living, 504 Short Avenue. Register by calling Donna Rosonke at 563-394-4153 by January 10. There is a $15 materials fee to attend. Scholarships are available. Each partici-pant will receive a detailed training manual.

Many people start the New Year with a resolution to eat better, exercise more, or change bad habits into healthy ones. Unfortunately, most people lose willpower to change within just a few weeks. And we all understand why; making changes in our lives can be difficult. North-east Iowa Area Agency on Aging wants to help. NEI3A offers a program called Bet-ter Choices Better Health-- a series of six classes that help individuals learn how to better manage their health choices. Better Choices Better Health helps you find practi-cal ways to deal with chronic conditions that impact your life on a daily basis. “In just 6 short weeks we have covered so many topics and gained a ton of information. We also have a fellowship with one another,” Fran. Participants in this class work together to problem solve, find answers, and con-trol their daily activities to feel better and see their doctors less often. “I feel I’ve always been careful with my health

Better Choices/Better Health: The Right Choice in 2014

but this was very helpful to remind me of things I have forgotten,” Shirley. People who take the class report an improvement in their quality of life and feel more in control of their own health conditions. The pro-gram especially benefits those with conditions like di-abetes, heart disease, arthri-tis, chronic pain, and depres-sion. If you live with or care for someone who has any chronic condition, you may benefit as well. If you have concerns, check with your physician about the merits of the class. Take steps to help yourself in 2014! Sign up for a Better Choices Bet-ter Health class near you. Northeast Iowa Area Agen-cy on Aging partners with others, like Public Health departments, assisted living centers, hospitals, hospices, and church groups to help offer this program. There is a $20 fee for class mate-rials, and scholarships are available for those who qual-ify. To get more information please call the NEI3A Aging and Disability Resource Cen-ter at 877-538-0508.

Better Choices Better Health Classes Scheduled

Grinnell: January 6 - February 10Mondays: 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.Grinnell Regional Medical Center - Tomasek RoomRegister by calling 641-236-2385

Waterloo: January 14 - February 25Tuesdays: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.Waterloo Healthy Lifstyle Center - 2101 Kimball AvenueRegister by January 9 by calling 319-272-2224This program funded in part by the United Way.

There is a $20 materials fee to attend this class. Scholar-ships are available for persons 60 years of age and older who express financial need.

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If you are like most people, you feel cold every now and then during the winter. What you may not know is that be-ing really cold can make you very sick. Older adults can lose body heat fast—faster than when they were young. A big chill can turn into a dangerous problem before an older person even knows what’s happening. Doctors call this serious problem hy-pothermia.

What is hypothermia? Hypothermia is what hap-pens when your body tem-perature gets very low. For an older person, a body tempera-ture colder than 95 degrees can cause many health prob-lems, such as a heart attack, kidney problems, liver dam-age, or worse. Being outside in the cold, or even being in a very cold house, can lead to hypothermia. You can take steps to lower your chance of getting hypothermia.

Bob’s story Wintertime can be very cold. Last December I wanted to save some money so I turned my heat down to 62 degrees. I didn’t know that would put my health in danger. Luck-ily, my son Tyler came by to check on me. He saw that I was only wearing a light shirt and that my house was cold. Ty said I was speaking slowly, shivering, and having trouble walking. He wrapped me in a blanket and called 911. Turns out I had hypothermia. My son’s quick thinking saved my life. Now on cold days, I

keep my heat at least at 68 degrees and wear a sweater in the house.

Keep warm insideLiving in a cold house, apart-ment, or other building can cause hypothermia. People who are sick may have special problems keeping warm. Do not let it get too cold inside and dress warmly.

Tips for keeping warm in-side: Set your heat at 68 de-grees or higher. To save on heating bills, close off rooms you are not using. To keep warm at home, wear long johns under your clothes. Throw a blanket over your legs. Wear socks and slippers. When you go to sleep, wear long johns under your paja-mas, and use extra covers. Wear a cap or hat. Ask family or friends to check on you during cold weather.

Kay’s Story We’re a farm family, and the chores don’t stop when the weather gets cold. My sister Sarah and I are in our 70s. When it is cold, we wear our gloves, hats, boots, scarves, and layers of loose clothing under our jackets. We don’t stay outside for long stretches. When the wind is really whip-ping, we stay inside and call on my grandkids to help with the outdoor work. It doesn’t have to be freezing outside for an older person to get hypo-thermia.

Bundle up on windy, cool days: A heavy wind can quickly lower your body temperature. Check the weather forecast for windy and cold days. On those days, try to stay inside or in a warm place. If you have to go out, wear warm clothes.

Tips for bundling up: Dress for the weather if you have to go out on chilly, cold, or damp days. Wear loose layers of cloth-ing. The air between the lay-ers helps to keep you warm. Put on a hat and scarf.

You lose a lot of body heat when your head and neck are uncovered. Wear a waterproof coat or jacket if it’s snowy.

Rodney’s story I have diabetes and my wife Rita has some heart problems. Our doctor told us the medicines we take could make it easy for us to get re-ally cold before we even know what’s happening. That’s not good. Our doctor said it would help if we stay active, even in cold weather. So, in the fall and winter we walk inside the shopping mall each morning to stay active. It’s great! Rita and I can keep moving and still stay inside when it’s cold.

Talk with your doctor about how to stay safe in cold weather: Some illnesses may make it harder for your body to stay warm. Taking some medicines and not being active also can affect body heat. Your doc-tor can help you find ways to prevent hypothermia.

Tips for talking with your doctor about hypothermia: Ask your doctor about signs of hypothermia. Talk to your doctor about any health problems and medicines that can make hy-pothermia a special problem for you. Ask about safe ways to stay active even when it’s cold outside.

Warning signs of hypother-mia: Sometimes it is hard to tell if a person has hypothermia. Look for clues. Is the house very cold? Is the person not dressed for cold weather? Is the person speaking slow-er than normal and having

trouble keeping his or her balance? Watch for the signs of hy-pothermia in yourself, too. You might become confused if your body temperature gets very low. Talk to your family and friends about the warning signs so they can look out for you.

Early Warning Signs of hy-pothermia: Cold feet and hands Puffy or swollen face Pale skin Shivering (in some cases the person with hypothermia does not shiver) Slower than normal speech or slurring words Acting sleepy Being angry or confused

Later Signs of Hypothermia: Moving slowly, trouble walking, or being clumsy Stiff and jerky arm or leg movements Slow heartbeat that is not regular Slow, shallow breathing Blacking out or losing con-sciousness

Call 911 right away if you think someone has warning signs of hypothermia: While you are waiting for medical help to arrive: Wrap the person in a warm blanket. Do not rub the person's legs or arms. Do not try to warm the person in a bath, and do not use a heating pad.

Information provided by the National Institute on Aging and National Insti-tutes of Health.

Stay Safe in Cold Weather!Learn why you need to stay warm when it's cold.

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Dementia Education - Let's Start the ConversationHave 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, January 15 Time: 11:30am-1:00pmFountain Park, Springs Bldg.- 2728 Asbury Rd. Dubuque, IA 52001

Program and lunch are free of charge. Seating is limited to ten people so please register early by calling, 563-588-3970

Dates: January 6 - February 10

Time: 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Where: Veteran's Memorial Hospital 40 1st Street SE Waukon

Do you help take care of an older family member or friend? If so, you are not alone. Over 65 million family caregivers in Amer-ica provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nurs-ing, social, homemaking, and other services on a daily or on an intermittent basis. Powerful Tools for Care-givers 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 par-ticipant you will learn how to: re-duce stress, i m p r o v e

self-confidence, better com-municate your feelings, bal-ance your life, increase abil-ity to make tough decisions, and locate helpful resources. Iowa State University Ex-tension and Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging are sponsoring Powerful Tools for Caregivers in Waukon this January. This program has been tested and evaluated through a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Lo-cal supporters include: Alla-makee County Community Foundation.

Classes consist of six, 90 minute sessions held once a week. Two experienced leaders conduct each class. Interactive lessons, discus-sions, and brainstorming help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life. Sessions are scheduled every Monday for six weeks and begin on January 6th. Classes will be held at Vet-eran’s Memorial Hospital, 40 1st Street, SE in Wau-kon from 2:00pm - 3:30pm. Due to the generosity of the Allamakee County Commu-nity Foundation, there will be no fee for the program. For more information or to register, contact Barb La-bosky or Tatum Iverson at Northeast Iowa Area Agen-cy on Aging at 1-800-233-4603.

Caring For Each OtherBrenda Schmitt and Barb Wollan- Family Finance Specialists- Iowa State University Extension

Iris was troubled as she hung up the phone. She sat down at the table, stared out the window tapping her fingers nervously. After a few min-utes she picked up the phone again and dialed her sister’s number. “Rose, do you have a min-ute? I need to talk something over.” Iris went on to explain that her grandson Matthew had just called – Michael’s only child. Ever since Mi-chael’s death, Iris has stayed in close contact with Matthew to encourage and support him as he finished high school and transitioned into college. Now in his sophomore year, Matthew was doing well, and Iris was proud of him. “Last weekend Matthew’s car wouldn’t start, and it‘s basically not repairable. So he needs to get a new car. He doesn’t want to get another ‘junker’ – he says that if he

bought a car for $1,000, he’d probably need another one just a year or two down the road. So he wants me to co-sign for a loan so he can get a decent car. He’s thinking maybe $8,000-$10,000.” Iris paused. “I told him I’d think about it, Rose. I really want to help him. But it scares me. And I know I couldn’t do the same for all my grandchildren.” Iris is wise to be uneasy about Matthew’s request. When you co-sign a loan, you become entirely responsible for the debt if your co-borrow-er stops making payments for any reason. Co-signing could lead to a variety of problems for Iris:• Iris’ credit would suffer any time Matthew missed a payment or paid late. If Mat-thew is 60 days late in mak-ing a payment, Iris’s credit history may indicate that she

is 60 days late on this loan. • Sometimes co-signers don’t even know that the pri-mary borrower has not lived up to his/her responsibili-ties, so Iris could be unaware that her credit was being damaged. • The lender will look to Iris for full payment and she will be on the hook legally for ev-ery last dollar. • This loan would also re-duce the amount of money Iris would be qualified to bor-row, should she need a loan in the future.• In addition to financial consequences, co-signed loans can damage relation-ships. If Matthew did not live up to his responsibility, his relationship with Iris could be colored by feelings of hurt, anger, guilt, or disapproval. Anyone considering co-signing a loan should careful-ly evaluate the other person’s

likelihood of being able to pay the loan. Iris might consider whether Matthew, as a full-time college student, is really in a good position to take on a car payment of $200-$300 a month. How reliable is his income? Co-signing is a serious financial decision for anyone. For older adults with limited resources and the risk of outliving their sav-ings, the risk is even greater. “You know Iris,” said Rose. “Matthew has his whole life to save and pay back money he borrows. You do not. Mat-thew needs to learn, just as we did, that working steadi-ly toward a goal is gratifying and a lot less expensive than borrowing. I think you should help him problem solve; he can find another way to solve his transportation issues without putting your retire-ment in jeopardy.”

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Nutrition NotesJill Weber, Nutrition & Health Field Specialist/EFNEP Supervisor - Iowa State University Extension

Unravel the Meat Case Confusion Cuts of meat have been labeled the same way since 1973. This 40-year-old label-ing system used names like “Beef Shoulder Top Blade Steak Boneless Flat Iron.” Such terms left consumers confused, causing them to purchase the three or four cuts they already knew. To help consumers bet-ter distinguish between the numerous cuts of meat, the Industry-Wide Cooperative Meat Identification Stan-dards Committee (ICMISC) has approved the use of new meat labels. Consumers will see labels with three lines describing the meat cut. On the first line, instead of “Beef Top Loin Steak Boneless,” a sim-pler, more common name is

used such as “Strip Steak.” On the second line will be “Beef, boneless” to describe further cut characteristics. On the third line, a descrip-tor of the cooking method, like “Grill for best results,” will help consumers choose the right cut for the cooking method they want to use. Beef and pork share com-mon names for cuts, like Rib, Tenderloin, Sirloin, Arm, and Blade. Typical names used in the past for pork will be used on beef cuts and vice versa. You will see beef labeled as Country- Style Ribs or pork labeled as T-Bone, Ribeye, and Porterhouse. The ICMISC program is voluntary, meaning some re-tailers may use the new la-bels and others may not.

We all do our best to serve our families food that’s safe and healthy, but some com-mon myths about food safety may surprise you: Myth #1: I don’t need to wash fruits or vegetables if I’m going to peel them. Fact: Because it’s easy to transfer bacteria from the peel or rind when you’re cutting to the inside of your fruits and veggies, it’s im-portant to wash all produce, even if you plan to peel it. Myth #2: To get rid of any bacteria on my meat, poul-try, or seafood, I should rinse off the juices with water first. Fact: Rinsing meat, poul-try, or seafood with water can increase your chance of food borne illness by splash-ing juices and any bacteria they might contain onto your sink and counters.

Food Safety Mythbusters Myth #3: If I really want my produce to be safe, I should wash fruits and vege-tables with soap or detergent before I use them. Fact: It’s best not to use soaps or detergents on pro-duce since these products can linger on foods and are not safe for consumption. Using clean, lukewarm, run-ning water is actually the best way to remove bacteria and wash produce safely. Myth #4: I saw on the Internet that I can cook my whole meal in my coffee mak-er. Fact: Cooking your meal in a coffee maker is not an approved or tested method for safe preparation of foods. Besides, the coffee flavor res-idue would transfer to any-thing placed in the coffee maker.

NEI3A offers support groups in the following areas. If you have questions call the LifeLong Links-Aging & Disability Resource Center at 877-538-0508.

New Albin (Allamakee County):• 3rd Wednesday of each month at the New Albin Sav-

ings Bank, Town House, 118 Main Street at 10:00 am. Cresco, Iowa (Howard County)• Last Thursday of each month at the C US Bank,

Grange Hall, 111 North Elm Street at 1:30 p.m.Elma, Iowa (Howard County)• 2nd Wednesday of each month at Peoples Savings

Bank, 328 Main Street at 1:30 pm.Oelwein, Iowa (Fayette County)• 3rd Tuesday of each month at Arlington Place Assisted

Living, 1101 Third Street SW at 1:30 pm. Decorah, Iowa (Winneshiek County)• Decorah - Last Friday of each month at the Good

Shepherd Lutheran Church, 701 Iowa Ave. at 2 pm.Dubuque (Dubuque County)• Last Tuesday of the month at the Oak Park Place,

1381 Oak Park from 2:00 to 3:00 pm • 1st Thursday of each month at Sunset Park Place,

3730 Pennsylvania from 6:00 to 7:00 pmCascade, Iowa (Dubuque County)• 2nd Tuesday of the month at River Bend Assisted Liv-

ing 813 Tyler St. N.E. from 6:00 to 7:00 pmMaquoketa, Iowa (Jackson County)• Last Monday of the month at the Jackson Co. Senior

Center, 1000 Quarry St. from 8:30-9:30 amMaquoketa, Iowa (Jackson County)• 3rd Monday of each month at Clover Ridge Place from

5:30-6:30pmManchester, Iowa (Delaware County)• 2nd Monday of each month at the Good Neighbor

Home 105 McCarren Dr. from 5:30-6:30pm Guttenberg, Iowa (Clayton County)• Last Thursday of every month at the Living Water

Bible Church on Hwy 52 at 7:00 pm.

Caregiver Support Groups

Tuscan Pork Preparation Time: 2 hours, 20 minutes (active time: 25 minutes) Serves: 10 (Serving size: 3 ounces)

Ingredients 1 3-pound pork loin, trimmed 1 teaspoon salt 3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest 3⁄4 cup dry vermouth, white wine, or apple juice 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

Directions 1. Tie kitchen string around pork in three places so it doesn’t flatten while roasting. Place salt and garlic in a small bowl and mash with the back of a spoon to form a paste. Stir in oil, rosemary, and lemon zest; rub the mix-ture into the pork. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour. 2. Preheat oven to 375°F. 3. Place the pork in a roasting pan. Roast, turning once or twice, until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145°F, 40 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board; let rest for 10 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, add vermouth (or wine/apple juice) and vin-egar to the roasting pan and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the sauce is reduced by half, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove the string and slice the roast. Add any accumulated juices to the sauce and serve with the pork.

Nutrient information per serving 221 calories; 11 g total fat (3 g saturated fat, 6 g mono fat); 69 mg cho-lesterol; 156 mg sodium; 1 g carbohydrates; 0 g fiber; 0 g added sugars; 24 g protein; 368 mg potassium

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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 1-800-779-8707 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.

Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Services Menus

"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 meal site locations in:• Allamakee • Clayton • Delaware• Dubuque• Fayette • Howard • Jackson• Winneshiek

Reservations: Call 1-800-779-8707 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 avail-able in 2-day or 5-day packs and meet all nutritional requirements. Call your Senior Center for more information.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

January 2014

Kcal – calories Na – Mg Sodium CHO – grams carbohydrates Fat - % calories from fat

January 1 Closed for Holiday

A 2 Hamburger Patty’ Potato Salad Corn, Limas & Carrots Hamb. Bun/Must/Ketch. Hot Spiced Fruit Kcal – 752 Na – 782 CHO – 106.5 Fat – 26% B Beef Chili Tossed Salad Corn Salad Corn Bread/Margarine Hot Spiced Fruit Kcal –931 Na – 716 CHO – 133.0 Fat – 24.9%

A 3 Honey Baked Chicken Baked Potato/Sr. Cream Zucchini & Tomatoes Wheat Bread/Margarine Peanut Butter Cookie Kcal – 674 Na – 783 CHO – 78.1 Fat – 31.8% B Hawaiian Baked Ham Baked Potato/Sr. Cream Zucchini & Tomatoes Wheat Bread/Margarine Peanut Butter Cookie

A 6 Beef Italiano Roasted Potato Medley Spinach Wheat Bread/Margarine Fresh Fruit Kcal – 617 Na – 708 CHO – 73.1 Fat – 32.7% B Sliced Turkey Breast Swiss Cheese Coleslaw California Veg. Salad Wheat Bread/Margarine Fresh Fruit Kcal – 575 Na – 548 CHO – 65.5 Fat – 29.1%

A 7 Apple Glazed Pork Patty Green & Gold Potatoes Seasoned Green Beans Multi Grain Bread/Marg Fruit Cocktail Kcal – 719 Na – 697 CHO – 83.6 Fat – 31.7% B Mixed Bean Soup Honey Mustard Chicken Salad CarriFruit Salad Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Fruit Cocktail Kcal – 785 Na – 791 CHO – 124.6 Fat – 13.8%

A 8 Roast Beef Brown Gravy Whipped Potatoes Broccoli & Cauliflower Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Frosted Cake Kcal – 781 Na – 688 CHO – 82.1 Fat – 32% B No Alternate

A 9 Chicken Rotini Casserole Herbed Green Peas Sliced Carrots Mulit Grain Bread/Marg Fresh Fruit Kcal – 698 Na – 698 CHO – 89.1 Fat – 20.7% B Chef Salad-Ham/Turkey Orange Juice No Salt Crackers Fresh Banana Salad Dressing Kcal – 483 Na – 731 CHO – 67.5 Fat – 25.5%

A 10 Beef with Mushrooms Rosemary Potatoes Spring Vegetables Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Peaches and Pineapple Kcal – 632 Na – 730 CHO – 77.2 Fat – 31.8% B Corned Beef/Cabbage Rosemary Potatoes Spring Vegetables Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Peaches And Pineapple

A 13

Italian Style Pork Rice Florentine Brussel Sprouts/Ch Sce Wheat Bread/Margarine Chocolate Pudding Kcal – 784 Na – 1072 CHO – 86.2 Fat – 34.7% B Sliced Roast Beef Swiss Cheese Spinach Salad/Salad Dr. Ranch House Tomatoes Wheat Bread Chocolate Pudding Kcal – 675 Na – 639 CHO – 61.9 Fat – 27.6%

A 14 Meatloaf/Onion Gravy Whipped Potatoes Fiesta Vegetables Wheat Bread/Margarine Strawberry Applesauce Kcal – 676 Na – 662 CHO – 82.8 Fat – 29.5% B Spinach & Turkey Salad Orange Juice No Salt Crackers Strawberry Applesauce Salad Dressing Kcal – 466 Na – 759 CHO – 63.1 Fat – 25.2%

A 15 Cranberry Dijon Chicken Sweet Potato Whole Kernel Corn Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Mand. Oranges/P’apple Kcal – 711 Na – 697 CHO – 112.0 Fat – 17.0% B Grilled Pork/Mushrooms Sweet Potatoes Whole Kernel Corn Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Mand. Oranges/P’Apple Kcal – 724 Na – 760 CHO – 103.2 Fat –22.9%

A 16 Pepper Beef Patty Brown Gravy Red Potatoes Cabbage Wheat Bread/Margarine Fresh Fruit Kcal – 725 Na – 705 CHO – 97.8 Fat – 32.6% B Corn Chowder Chicken Salad Kidney Bean Salad Wheat Bread/Margarine Fresh Fruit Chocolate Milk Kcal – 828 Na – 758 CHO – 118.2 Fat – 22.9%

A 17 Roasted Turkey/ Gravy Roasted Potato Medley California Vegetables Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Fruited Gelatin Kcal – 595 Na –574 CHO – 79.7 Fat – 2.6% B Sloppy Joe Roasted Potato Medley California Vegetables Hamburger Bun Fruited Gelatin

A 20 Creole Steak Garlic Wh. Potatoes Whole Kernel Corn Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Fresh Fruit Kcal – 671 Na – 785 CHO – 89.4 Fat – 27.5% B Spinach Salad – Ham & Turkey/Dressing Orange Juice No Salt Crackers/Margarine Fresh Fruit Kcal – 450 Na – 780 CHO – 59.7 Fat – 26.5%

A 21 Oven Fried Chicken Wh. O’Brien Potatoes Mixed Green Salad/Dr. Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Peach Crisp Kcal – 808 Na – 794 CHO – 110.5 Fat – 25.7% B Mixed Bean Soup Sliced Roast Beef Swiss Cheese Mixed Green Salad/Dr. Multi-Grain Bread Peach Crisp Kcal – 926 Na – 739 CHO – 131.6 Fat – 19.7%

A 22 Herbed Pork Patty Mixed Beans Broccoli Wheat Bread/Margarine Cinnamon Pears Kcal – 700 Na – 592 CHO – 79.9 Fat – 29.6% B Zesty Baja Chix Salad Pickled Beets Broccoli Salad Wheat Bread/Margarine Cinnamon Pears Kcal – 590 Na – 758 CHO – 66.2 Fat – 28.6%

A 23 Swedish Meatballs Whipped Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Wheat Roll/Margarine Mandarin Oranges Kcal – 638 Na – 578 CHO – 80.1 Fat – 30.7% B Lemon Pepper Chicken Whipped Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Wheat Roll/Margarine Mandarin Oranges Kcal – 610 Na – 520 CHO – 83.4 Fat – 21.7%

A 24 Potato Crusted Fish Whipped Potatoes Seasoned Green Beans Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Tropical Fruit Kcal – 734 Na – 682 CHO – 98.4 Fat – 29.9% B Turkey Fritter/ Country Gravy Whipped Potatoes Season Green Beans Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Tropical Fruit

A 27

Turkey Ham & White Beans Spinach Parslied Carrots Corn Bread/Margarine Fresh Fruit Kcal – 690 Na – 858 CHO – 93.2 Fat – 27.2% B Grilled Chix Salad/Dr. Orange Juice Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Fresh Fruit Kcal – 578 Na – 741 CHO – 67.4 Fat – 26.5%

A 28 Mushroom Chicken Lima Beans Diced Beets Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Glazed Fruit Kcal – 682 Na – 743 CHO – 98.2 Fat – 20.9% B Sliced Turkey Breast Swiss Cheese Fiesta Salad Confetti Coleslaw Multi-Grain Bread Glazed Fruit Chocolate Milk Kcal – 801 Na – 543 CHO – 109.8 Fat – 23.0%

A 29 King Ranch Chicken Casserole Mexican Rice Fiesta Vegetables Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Pineapple Tidbits Kcal – 686 Na – 655 CHO – 88.1 Fat – 22.3%

B Ham and Bean Stew Tomato Wedges Carrot and Raisin Salad Corn Bread/Margarine Pineapple Tidbits Kcal – 684 Na – 1019 CHO – 101.2 Fat – 24.8%

A 30 Roast Beef Brown Gravy Roasted Potatoes Green Beans Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Vanilla Pudding w/ Mandarin Oranges Kcal – 820 Na – 663 CHO – 84.5 Fat – 33.4% B Italian Style Pork Loin Roasted Potatoes Green Beans Multi-Grain Bread/Marg Vanilla Pudding w/ Mandarin Oranges Kcal – 754 Na – 693 CHO – 84.9 Fat – 30.7%

A 31 Spanish Beef Patty Rotini and Tomatoes Mixed Vegetables Wheat Bread/Margarine Fresh Orange Kcal – 583 Na – 699 CHO – 69.1 Fat – 31.0% B Sweet & Sour Chicken Rice Mixed Veg Wheat Bread/Margarine Fresh Orange

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NEI3A Healthy Lifestyles Centers and Dining ProgramsAllamakee County:The Alley Kat 176 Oak St. NE–New AlbinMondays and Wednesdays563-544-4488

Grand Meadows Glen12400 100th St.–PostvilleMonday – Friday563-864-3641

Waukon Wellness Center1220 3rd Ave. NW–WaukonMonday - Friday563-568-3250

Black Hawk County:Cedar Falls Healthy Lifestyles Center 528 Main – Cedar FallsMonday - Friday at 11:45 a.m.319-277-1900

La Porte City Healthy Lifestyles Ctr 300 1st St.–La Porte CityMonday - Friday at12:00 p.m.319-342-2676

Jesse Cosby Healthy Lifestyles Center1112 Mobile – WaterlooMonday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.319-234-1799

Waterloo Healthy Lifestyles Center2101 Kimball Ave. – WaterlooMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.319-272-2086

Walnut Court315 Walnut St. - WaterlooMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.319-833-8014

Dunkerton United Methodist Church301 S. Washington St.-Dunkerton Mon. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m.319-822-7910

Evansdale Countryside Vineyard Church 3467 Lafayette Rd.–EvansdaleThursdays at 11:45 a.m.319-272-2086

RaymondUnited Methodist Church6903 Lafayette Rd.-RaymondWednesdays at 12:00 p.m.319-272-2086

Washburn410 1st Street-Washburn 1st and 3rd Tues. at 12:00 p.m.319-296-1810

Bremer County:Waverly Healthy Lifestyles Center506 E. Bremer Ave.–WaverlyMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.319-352-2463

Denver Library100 Washington–DenverTues., Wed., Thurs. at 11:45 a.m.319-352-2463

Buchanan County:Buchanan County Healthy Lifestyles Center400 5 Ave. NE – IndependenceMonday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.319-334-7011

Lamont644 Bush St.–LamontThursdays at 11:30 a.m.563-924-2237

Rowley101 Ely Street-RowleyMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.319-938-2864

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

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

Chickasaw County:Chickasaw (New Hampton)Healthy Lifestyles Center301 N. Water Ave.-New HamptonMonday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.641-394-3173

Fredericksburg Comm. Center151 W. Main St.-FredericksburgTues. and Thurs. at 11:30 a.m.641-394-3173

Lawler414 E. Grove - Lawler2nd Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.641-394-3173

Nashua Community Center302 Main St. – NashuaWednesday at 11:00 a.m.641-435-4036

Clayton County:Elkader Senior Center133 S. Main – ElkaderMonday – Friday563-245-1846

Garnavillo106 W. Niagara-GarnavilloWednesdays and Thursdays563-964-2491

Guttenburg Municipal Bldg.502 S. First St.-GuttenburgMonday – Friday563-252-1182

Great River Care Center1400 W. Main - McGregorMonday – Friday563-873-3527

Monona Community Center 104 E. Center St.–MononaTuesday and Thursday563-539-2385

Gernand Lutheran Home313 Elkader Street Strawberry PointMonday – Friday563-933-2251

Delaware County:Delaware County Senior Center 1208 W. Marion StreetManchesterMonday –Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-927-5473

Delhi United Methodist Church304 Market Street – DelhiTuesday563-927-5473

Dundee Fire Station Comm. Room 117 N. Center Street – DundeeWednesday563-927-5473

Earlville United Parish 111 N. West Avenue – EarlvilleMonday – Friday563-927-5473

Dubuque County:Alverno3525 Windsor Avenue – DubuqueMonday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-582-6344

Cascade Senior Center109 1st Avenue West – CascadeMonday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-852-3047

Ecumenical Tower250 W. 6th Street – DubuqueMonday – Friday at 11:00 a.m.563-556-5586

Farley Fireman’s Hall103 2nd Avenue NW – FarleyTuesday and Thursday563-875-2600

Heritage House7396 Columbus St.-New Vienna2nd and 4th Thurs. of the month563-875-2600

Hills and Dales Lifetime Center3505 Stoneman Road – DubuqueMonday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-556-3305

Luxemburg City Hall202 S. Andres St. - LuxemburgMon. and Wed. at 11:30 a.m.563-875-2600

Dyersville Social Center625 3rd Ave. SE – DyersvilleMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-875-2600

Windsor Park801 Davis - DubuqueMonday - Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-582-0646

Fayette County:Arlington Public Library711 Main Street – ArlingtonWednesday and Friday563-633-4715

W. Clermont Lutheran211 Larrabee Street – ClermontMonday and Friday563-423-5550

Meal site locations continued on next page.

Veterans Memorial Comm.Bldg. 310 Mill Avenue – ElginTuesday and Thursday563-426-5545

Hawkeye Community Hall 102 E. Main - HawkeyeTuesday, Thursday, and Friday563-427-5503

Oelwein Senior Dining Center 25 West Charles – OelweinMonday - Friday319-283-5180

St. Lucas Community HallMonday and Wednesdays563-778-2742

Waucoma Home Delivered Meals OnlyMonday and Wednesday563-422-6100

West Union Senior Center 107 E. Armour St.-West UnionMonday through Friday563-422-6100

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

Hardin County:Dorothy’s Healthy Lifestyles Center1306 17 Ave. – EldoraMonday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.641-858-5152

Iowa Falls Healthy Lifestyles Center 1217 College - Iowa FallsMonday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.641-648-9311

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

Howard County:Kessel Lodge 268 7th Avenue W. – CrescoMonday - Friday563-547-2563

Afton Oaks405 9th Street – ElmaMonday - Friday641-393-2134

Protivin Community Center 103 S. Main Street – ProtivinTuesday and Thursday563-569-8731

Jackson County:Bellevue Community Center1700 State Street – BelleveueMonday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-872-4666

Jackson County Senior Center 1000 E. Quarry St.-MaquoketaMonday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.563-652-6771

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

Poweshiek County:Grinnell Healthy Lifestyles Center 927 4 Ave – GrinnellMonday - Friday 12:00 p.m.641-236-2612

Brooklyn Activity Center122 Jackson St. – BrooklynMonday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.641-522-4844

Tama County:Toledo Healthy Lifestyles Center 103 S. Church – ToledoMonday - Friday at 12:00 p.m.641-484-3839

Meal site locations continued.

Montour City Hall 102 E. Elm Street - MontourThursday at 12:00 p.m.641-484-3839

Winneshiek County:Calmar Senior Center106 E. Main Street – CalmarTuesday and Thursday563-562-3654

Winneshiek County Senior Center 806 River Street – DecorahMonday - Friday563-382-9557

Fort Atkinson Comm. Center 300 3rd St. NW-Fort AtkinsonWednesday and Friday563-534-7517

SpillvilleHome Delivered Meals OnlyMonday - Thursday563-562-3481

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