Welcome to 
The Golden View
November 2019 Edition

Dubuque Organization to
Address a Growing Need
for Memory Care Services
​ by Amy Schauer and Christel Tatro,  Stonehill Franciscan Services

Architectural rendering provided by Straka Johnson Architect.
Architectural rendering of the New Assisted Living Memory Care Apartments projected opening early 2021
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and more than 16 million Americans provide unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It is estimated in the United States that one out of every six women and one out of every ten men, living past the age of 55 will develop dementia. Stonehill Franciscan Services, a local non-profit, plans to address this growing need for dementia-specific services in our community. Stonehill has always felt a responsibility to anticipate the “next need” for the community. After years of research and thoughtful planning Stonehill recognized that the next need was truly for dementia-specific programming. While Stonehill had a long-term memory care unit within the Stonehill Health Center, there was a need for assisted living memory care services for those with early to mid-stages of memory loss. A project to add assisted living with memory care to Stonehill’s Assisi Village is now underway.

“We saw that families were struggling with finding appropriate care for loved ones with dementia, said Gretchen Brown, President and CEO of Stonehill Franciscan Services, “Assisted living memory care is an important addition to our continuum of services.”

Within assisted living memory care apartments each resident is able to receive individualized services that help them maintain as much of their independence as possible while providing the safety and support they need. These services also provide support for caregivers as they make decisions related to their loved one’s care. 

Person-centered services that are catered to the individual are at the heart of what Stonehill provides. This will continue within the assisted living memory care apartments. The programming will be adapted to meet the needs of each individual and their loved ones providing a compassionate environment that feels like home and builds a sense of trust and security for the resident and their loved ones. Stonehill will have 14 assisted living memory care apartments available in the first part of 2021. 

​For more information on assisted living memory care, contact Assisi Village Director, Lisa Crawford, at 563.583.8234.
Architectural rendering provided by Straka Johnson Architect.
Architectural rendering of New Assisted Living
​Memory Care Lounge opening early 2021

Dubuque Music Men Present
“Love is in the Air”
​ by Troy Sutter

2019 Dubuque Music Men Chorus
The Dubuque Music Men proudly presents their 70th Annual Show, “Love is in the Air” with special guests Vocality and a special appearance by Heartland Harmony Dubuque, Saturday, November 9th at 7:00 PM in the Five Flags Theater.

About The Music Men:

On July 6, 1948 the Dubuque chapter was chartered in the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA) now known as Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). Thru the years we have changed our name:
1949-1964: 
The Dubuque Chapter Chorus
1964-1967: 
The Paddlewheelers Chorus
1967-1992: 
The Tri-Statesman Chorus
1992-Present: 
The Dubuque Music Men Chorus
Thru the years we’ve had 31 quartets in our chapter. The Dubuque Chapter began our Youth Outreach in 1986 and we still continue to share our joy and style of barbershop. The Music Men Barbershop Chorus is the primary performing ensemble of the Tri-State area’s most active musical organization. Membership is open to all men who enjoy singing. The current membership includes men ranging from teenager to senior and from experienced performer to novice.
Vocality
Vocality was formed in January, 2007 and quickly was recognized as a entertaining quartet with their flawless harmonies and exciting delivery. They were crowned District Champions in the Land ‘O Lakes district of the Barbershop Harmony Society and quickly rose to the elite ranks of the Top 20 in the International Barbershop Quartet contest and have placed 2nd in the Harmony Sweepstakes Chicago contest. They’ve performed over 150 shows across the upper Midwest and released their debut recording in the Fall of 2010 which garnered two nominations by the Contemporary Acapella Society for both Best Barbershop Album and Best Barbershop Song. Their second album, “Alleluia”, is a compilation of gospel music and has been incredibly well received by listeners everywhere. Their third recording, Midnight Clear, was released in November 2013 and features a collection of Christmas favorites with arrangements both old and new. They recently completed their 4th album, “Carry On”, which features songs from the 60’s and 70’s. In October 2016 Vocality was inducted into the Land O’ Lakes Barbershop District Hall Of Fame.
Dubuque Music Men present
“Love is in the Air”
Nov 09, 2019
7:00 PM
Ticket prices range from 
$20.00 to $35.00.*
*Prices do not include possible Ticketmaster fees.

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Elizabeth von Trapp to Headline UD's Christmas at Heritage Center
by Thomas J. Robbins,
​Executive Director, 
University of Dubuque Heritage Center

Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, will headline
UD’s Christmas at Heritage Center
​on Friday, December 6 at 7:30 pm
DUBUQUE, Iowa – University of Dubuque will present its seventh annual Christmas at Heritage Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in John and Alice Butler Hall. Elisabeth von Trapp, granddaughter of the legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired The Sound of Music, will headline this year’s celebration.

This year’s celebration, titled “The Sound of Christmas,” will also feature the talents of the UD Concert Choir, UD Chamber Singers, and UD Women’s Choir, all directed by Eby, as well as the UD Chamber Winds, directed by Cassandra Bechard, assistant professor of music. Elisabeth von Trapp will not only be the evening’s narrator, but she will also perform a number of pieces both with and without students.

Christmas at Heritage Center will follow a Christmas narrative authored and assembled by the Rev. Dr. Timothy Slemmons, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary associate professor of homiletics and worship. The narrative correlates with choral texts and instrumental pieces chosen to tell the
story of Christ’s birth in a seamless performance. 

Selections will include new arrangements of holiday favorites such as “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Silent Night,” and “Angels We Have Heard On High.” In addition, Elisabeth von Trapp will perform a couple Sound of Music favorites to open and close the concert.

A post-show reception with complimentary refreshments and holiday favorites played by the UD Jazz Ensemble, directed by Nolan Hauta, assistant professor of music, will follow the performance.

Tickets for Christmas at Heritage Center can be purchased from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Farber Box Office, Heritage Center, University of Dubuque, 2255 Bennett Street; by phone at 563.585.SHOW; or online at www.dbq.edu/heritagecenter. Free tickets reserved in advance but still remaining at Will Call are subject to release 15 minutes prior to the performance. 

In the case of inclement weather, the concert snow date is 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7.

Heritage Center is full of captivating events in November and December:
The Passing Zone, 
comedy jugglers
Friday, Nov. 1, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.

HIPLET Ballerinas
7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 

Jungle Book,
presented by Kidoons
and WYRD Productions of Canada
2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019

Christmas at Heritage Center:
The Sound of Christmas 
7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, 2019

A Christmas Carol (child-friendly edition), performed by Virginia Repertory Theatre
2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019
Wynton Marsalis
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
with Wynton Marsalis: 
Big Band Holidays
7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2019

Staying Safe and Warm

Like it or not, here it comes again: winter, along with snow and ice in many parts of the country. As seniors we need to take extra steps to stay safe, warm and healthy during cold weather.

Investigate now whether your grocery store delivers. Groceries brought to your door can be a wonderful help when you can’t get out. Also keep on hand a few days’ worth of extra canned goods such as beans, fruits and vegetables, as well as cereals.

Start now to find indoor walking locations, especially if you get lots of snow and ice. Enclosed malls often open early to allow walkers. Look for local indoor tracks, perhaps as part of the parks and rec department. As incentive to keep to a routine, corral a few friends who also want to walk on a regular basis. If nothing else, use the aisles of the big box stores or ask about senior fees at the YMCA.

Remember to get out among people. It’s healthier for us
to have social connections so we don’t feel isolated, which can lead to depression. Look for an interesting weekly group to join. Call others to check in on days you can’t get out. 

Check your supply of warm winter clothing. A hat, coat and gloves are a good place to start, followed by socks and a scarf. Remember to dress in loose layers that trap body heat. Hypothermia and frostbite can affect us faster than when we were younger. Put a thermometer outside your door or window so you know what to expect.

Be sure you have enough batteries and flashlights in case of a power outages. 

Contact the National Energy Assistance Referral service at 1-866-674-6327 if you have trouble paying your heating bill, or think you will. Call them sooner rather than later, as many organizations have a set budget amount each year.


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November is National Hospice Month by Lavonne Noel,
​Executive Director Hospice of Dubuque

Autumn in the tri-states brings to mind a variety of images. In hometowns throughout the area, colorful foliage, pumpkin patches, football games and fall festivals are in full swing. As autumn winds down in November, we leave Daylight Savings Time behind, commemorate heroes on Veterans Day and look forward to Thanksgiving dinner. We also observe National Hospice Month.
This is Hospice of Dubuque’s 36th year of providing compassionate care for the terminally ill and their loved ones in homes and hometowns throughout our tri-state area. Each year during National Hospice Month, we, at Hospice of Dubuque, thank tri-state families for welcoming our staff and volunteers into their homes to make the journey of a lifetime with their loved one. The hospice care team delivers comprehensive care that is centered on patient goals, focuses on comfort and quality of life, and enables patients to remain in the environment they choose, surrounded by the people they love, participating in the activities they enjoy.
As with autumn in the tri-states, Hospice of Dubuque’s care also results in a variety of images—families sharing special gatherings, outings that make patients feel alive and engaged in life, spouses exchanging ‘I love you.’ In homes and hometowns throughout our tri-state community, individuals and families are living life as fully as possible, even in the final season of life. And in these homes and hometowns, Hospice of Dubuque is always there—serving as the tri-state’s hometown hospice—ready to support, guide and care for you and yours, our
tri-state neighbors.
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