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January 2020 Edition

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Ohnward Fine Arts Center
announces 2020 season lineup
​ by Richard Hall, Executive Director, Ohnward Fine Arts Center

Richard Hall, Executive Director, 
​Ohnward Fine Arts Center

The Ohnward Fine Arts Center in Maquoketa Iowa is very excited about the 2020 season. Richard Hall is now in his tenth year as executive director there. 
A few of the acts appearing at the OFAC in 2020 include the Rocking the USA, a Linda Ronstadt Tribute, at 7:00 PM on January 18. 

On Saturday, February 8, Classical Blast will perform Bach to Rock. A melding of classical and classic rock, the show explores the many links between todays rock music and the famed classical composers, from Bach to Beethoven, Handel and others, along with their influence on modern artists like The Beatles, The Police, Queen, Pink Floyd, Procol Harem, and so many others.

Saturday night, March 14, it’s the Clausen Family. The Clauson Family Music Show features a spectacular production featuring a variety of music including 1950’s & 60’s rock n roll, country & western, jazz, blues, swing, bluegrass, ragtime and gospel. With an action packed show filled with great live music, exciting routines, hilarious comedy and fabulous costuming, the show features something for everyone. The Clauson Family Music Show is from Coloma, Wisconsin where they entertain regularly at Clauson’s Barn Theatre.

Then on Saturday April 18, we present, from Branson MO, Helen Russell and Company.

On Sunday, May 17, “Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel Show” is a glorious journey through some of country and gospel music’s best, presented with that irresistible country sound!

​June 13, back by popular demand, it’s Joseph Hall and his ELVIS Rock ‘N Roll Remember show.

Other great shows coming in 2020 include from RFD TV – The Maggie Mae Show. August it’s a Polka Party with Mollie B and Sqeezebox featuring Ted Lange. September features Rocky Raccoon playing the music of the Beatles. October Heartache Tonight is back with great songs from the Eagles. EmiSunshine from TV’s Little Big Shots will perform her holiday show next November as will Brooke Byam and her Reba and Friends Holiday Show. We will wrap up the 2020 season on new years eve with Denny and the DC Drifters Tribute to the Legends show.

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For tickets or any other information on the Ohnward Fine Arts Center please call 563-652-9815. Box office hours are 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Monday through Friday. Or check us out online at www.ohnwardfineartscenter.com where you can also purchase tickets!

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Taking a Breather in 2020

I think we can agree that 2019 was a long, tough year. We all know why. Is it time to tune out? 

Here are some thoughts on how to have a better 2020:

• Turn off the TV now and then, especially those news shows. We’ve been around long enough to have figured out the political stuff years ago. We don’t need to continually have it thrown at us. 

• If we do want to watch TV, we can flip to PBS, or maybe the History channel or Discovery. For those of us with Netflix or Amazon Prime, there are plenty of shows, more than we could ever watch. Check out travel videos: wine country in France, narrowboats on the canals in Britain or the scenery in Iceland.

• Consider loading up on jigsaw puzzles and inviting a few friends over. New puzzles can be expensive, but Goodwill has them for $3. Put on tea or coffee, turn on some quiet music in the background and talk about anything but politics while you put puzzles together.

• Vow to have better nutrition in 2020. It doesn’t have to be a huge overhaul of your diet, maybe just a few small steps. An extra piece of fruit each day, brown rice instead of white ... it can all add up to better health.

• Winter won’t last forever. Eventually spring will arrive and thoughts of planting. Begin now to consider what you might grow: a few pots of flowers outside the door, vegetables in a community space. Make plans.

• We need to do something for others for our own peace of mind. Consider signing up for an afternoon each week at the food bank, or walk a small dog at the shelter once the weather warms up.

​Just turn off the TV.

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Retired Senior Volunteer Program Dubuque County
by Marie Zoromski, Director, 
​Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

RSVP volunteers at annual banquet

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a community-based program aimed at enhancing the lives of adults 55 or better by connecting them with rewarding volunteer opportunities that meet community needs. Since 1982, UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital has sponsored the program in Dubuque. 

RSVP has 350 registered volunteers with 260 actively serving – with an average age of 77 years young! The volunteers serve in over 30 non-profit organizations in Dubuque County. According to Marie Zoromski, program director, “The main focus for the organization is healthy futures, improving seniors’ social connections and improving their capacity to remain independent and in their homes. RSVP also serves the community in environmental stewardship, disaster services, education, and non-profit capacity building.”

RSVP works towards their mission by partnering with area non-profits such as the Home Delivered Meals Program, making sure homebound residents receive nutritious meals, driving for DuRide, providing safe and personalized transportation for seniors, and by serving the Dubuque Food Pantry, increasing the food security of elderly and economically disadvantaged residents.

Other volunteers serve the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Garden by maintaining an interactive green space, managing the gift shop and increasing the capacity of the overall organization or at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium serving as greeters, special events volunteers, and office support. There are a variety of ways to serve and RSVP strives to match volunteers with opportunities that meet both the volunteer and the non-profits needs.

Through Zoromski’s experience, she not only sees how their volunteerism impacts the community, but how connecting a senior to a volunteer opportunity gives the volunteer a purpose, widens their social circle and connects them to the community. 

“It is important to note that while the hours RSVP volunteers serve in Dubuque County benefit the community as a whole, we also know that volunteering improves the life of the volunteer as well,” explains Zoromski. “An independent report sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service found that after two years of service, first-time Senior Corps volunteers reported improvements in health, decreased depression, and less social isolation.” 

Start volunteering and start feeling good. – Contact RSVP at 563-589-2622 or marie.zoromski@unitypoint.org

RMC Welcomes 
​ Senior Life Solutions Program

Bobbi Rowe, Program Director

Regional Medical Center (RMC) is pleased to announce a partnership with Senior Life Solutions, an intensive outpatient group therapy program designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. Potential patients may be struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety often related to aging. At Regional Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions, patients meet up to three times per week in a supportive, encouraging group setting.

A large source of our program growth will come from referrals. Individuals may benefit from the Senior Life Solutions program if they are experiencing any of the following common indicators of depression or anxiety: they recently lost a spouse or loved one, they are acting as a caretaker for their spouse, they schedule frequent visits with their doctor to talk due to loneliness but you can never find anything wrong, they are trying to adjust to a new health diagnosis, they live alone and their family lives out of state or does not visit. We want you to know we are here to help.

Deb Flammang-Roper, Therapist

Program staff includes a board-certified psychiatrist, a nurse practitioner, a licensed therapist, a registered nurse, and other trained professionals to ensure patients receive the best possible care.

Referrals to the program can be made by anyone, including a patient’s healthcare provider, family member, the patient themselves, or another healthcare professional.

​For more information about Regional Medical Center’s Senior Life Solutions program, call 563-927-7560 or visit regmedctr.org/seniorlifesolutions.

Laura Kuhlman, Office & Patient Coordinator

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