March 2023 Senior Center Newsletter. of Administration: Visit highlights $5 million investment for City of Waupun, Newsmaker Luncheon with Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, WisPolitics Luncheon with WEDC CEO Missy Hughes, WisPolitics Luncheon with UW President Jay Rothman. Staff also budgeted for user and rental fees that the facility will charge once its opened to the broader community. "I love Waupun! A Memory Screen is a wellness tool that helps identify possible changes in memory and cognition. Just one year ago, Gov. Waupun will officially suspend its community garden for one year as it looks for an alternative location. We are a cool little city with lots of history, quaint shops, friendly people, delicious water, public art, great schools, (both public and private) and full of nature! Each month a newsletter will be available with a detailed activity calendar. Volunteers are also welcome, whether it is for a one-time event or on a weekly basis. You have permission to edit this article. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Our March newsletter link, activity calendar and curbside lunch menu. Its not like murderers are going to go plant a garden. UW-Extension Rent Smart program is designedto help individuals who have little to no rental experience and for those who have had difficultyobtainingrental housing. Where you don't have to act your age Address: 301 E. Main Street, Waupun, WI 53963 Phone: Senior Center Desk Phone (920) 324-7930 Senior Center Director Cell Phone (608) 212-4630 Hours: Varies based on activity calendar Email: parks@cityofwaupun.org Age 50+ DECEMBER 2020 DECEMBER SENIOR CENTER Volunteers are also welcome, whether it is for a one-time event or on a weekly basis. (920) 929-3466 The idea for an intergenerational facility began in 2019 as a way to meet the needs of several growing organizations in the Waupun area, including the Waupun Senior Center, the Food Pantry, REACH Waupun, Waupun Area School District, and local childcare provider Wee-Care. A&D Taxi Service has been instructed to stop running in Beaver Dam until it receives a permit from the city and provides proof of insurance. For updates on other recovery-related grant opportunities, sign up for theBadger Bounceback update list. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. She clarified that the garden needs to move from its previous place on Moorman Drive but shouldnt go to Welch Street since gardeners wont feel welcome there. You can cancel at any time. Waupun Senior Center Email Forms. Silver Sneakers Water Wellnessat the Fond du Lac Aquatic Center is open to the public six days a week for a variety of activities that include swim lessons, open swim, water wellness classes and swim team practices and meets. Oversee operations of all municipal park and recreational programs. They could wait a year while the city finds a more hospitable location, Respalje reasoned. The Secretary met with Mayor Rohn Bishop, Waupun City Administrator Kathy Schlieve, members of the Waupun Senior Center Advisory Committee, and senior center staff. Competitive balance is coming to WIAA high school sports. **List updated as of 10/2021. Waupun Senior Center - Events | Facebook Waupun Senior Center Block Page Send Message See more of Waupun Senior Center on Facebook Log In or Create new account Upcoming Events Share Events Waupun Senior Center does not have any upcoming events. To cover the costs of the Senior Center project, the City of Waupun received a nearly $5 million Neighborhood Investment Grant from the State of Wisconsin. Im not calling an alarm at all. Last week Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced the city of Waupun will receive a nearly $5 million Neighborhood Investment Fund grant to help with the construction of a new senior center. The Waupun Senior Center offers a wide variety of fitness classes for adults 50+. Home & Harvest for a limited period of time as Runnings takes over the space. 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The current senior center costs just over $70,000 to run annually; the new facility will run triple that amount. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). These meals are nutritious lunches that provide 1/3 of the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) recommended daily requirements. According to Sarah Van Buren, Waupun Community & Economic Development Coordinator, in January of 2019 the Waupun Common Council appointed a Facility Advisory Committee under recommendation from the Waupun Community Coalition on Aging. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. (920) 324-7924 (during pool hours) Call the ADRC of Fond du Lac County to register or with any questions. Governor Evers has recently called for expanding the successful program to meet ongoing workforce challenges around the state, through a$150 million budget proposal. I read all the stuff on Facebook and it makes my heart really sad, said Terri Respalje, who runs the Waupun Food Pantry and community garden. The YMCA of Dodge County is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit social services organization dedicated to Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. Project Scope: Expansion of Waupun Industrial Park is underway to support a Board of Public Works and Facilities Committee, Waupun Community Coalition on Aging (WCCA), Building Inspector / Zoning Administration. pages 16-17 senior center page 18 senior center rentals pages 19-20 senior center rental application pages 21-22 marsh haven nature center page 23 waupun public library page 24 waupun area recreation project page 25 drift jumpers & wings over wisconsin pages 26-29 waupun family aquatic center page 30 wpra tickets page 31 2017 rec guide The store will continue operating as R.P. The city recently received a $5 million grant to build a new senior center. The Waupun Senior Center is a great place to meet friends, try new things, and stay active. About 40 people showed up despite the snow, including many seniors, city officials and others. The city already contributed $20,000 for the land purchase and just less than $103,000 for the demolition of the former McKinley School. Evers chose to support this well-defined plan and we look forward to bringing the community together in this space once constructed., Details of the new facility are still being finalized. This page will share City of Waupun recreation opportunities and activities for all ages. Waupun Community Coalition on Aging (WCCA), Building Inspector / Zoning Administration. Currently, the garden has six plots reserved for this year with a group of sisters sharing one spot. While the project itself is majority grant-funded, with planned contributions from the citys Tax Incremental District 6 set aside to support public infrastructure, the centers future revenue streams are still in limbo. In total, the structure will be just over 22,000 square feet. ON-LINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ! You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. Please contact920-386-3580 for a listing of when the following classes are available: Administrator & Economic Development Director. Here's what it means. This month, is the last call for our 2022 Waupun Senior Center t-shirts. I think we have some alternatives baked into this thatll keep us on budget, and thats our goal, Schlieve added. The city-owned lot between 216 and 120 Welch St. was selected unanimously by the Waupun Board of Public Works earlier this year for a community garden, but the venture was shelved by the city council after hearing concerns from residents. Please subscribe to keep reading. The store will continue operating as R.P. WAUPUN LIONS CLUB 6 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday . call 1-800-950-9952 www.lpicommunities.comCity of Waupun Senior Center, Waupun, WI B 4C 01-1431 Kohls Community Funeral Home 405 West Main Street Waupun, WI 53963 {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, R.P. Since I took office over five years ago, our team has worked to foster a strong sense of community through our senior center, Nickel said. Waupun, Wis. - Today, Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) Secretary Kathy Blumenfeld met with City of Waupun leadership, toured the Waupun Senior Center and learned about project plans for a new senior center facility made possible through a $5 million Neighborhood Investment Fund grant from Governor Evers. Home Press Releases Dept. The new facility was decided to be built at 520 McKinley Street, the location of the former Christian Grade School and James Laird Museum which had been torn down last March. Ages 62+ can join us for some fun and food! The challenge that we have to hammer on all the way through is that we have to do this in a way thats sustainable, Alderman Dan Siebers said. The Memory Caf meets the 4th Thursday of every month from 1-2:30 pm at the Fond du Lac Public Library (32 Sheboygan St). You can choose from either menu on a single day, but not both. The city purchased the land to build its new senior center on, so in 2019, the garden relocated next to the truck stop on State Road 26. City of Waupun | 201 E Main St. | Waupun, WI 53963 Agendas & Minutes Job Opportunities Aquatics-Recreation Experience Waupun Watch on Welcome to Waupun "I love Waupun! Provide one nutritionally balanced hot meal five days per week on a temporary or permanent basis to the home bound. The Waupun Senior Centeroffers a wide variety of fitness classes for adults 50+. Call 324-7930 to reserve your spot. Waupun lands $5 million grant for senior center. That was something we felt really strongly about, because we see a lot of opportunity for this type of facility to serve all generations in the community.. The current senior center needs include repair to exterior masonry tuck pointing and brick; ADA updates and facility modifications; and, additional space needed to accommodate growing programming and attendance.. Online Registration Available for Aquatic Center. List subject to change at any time without notice. Our December newsletter is available at the Senior Center and is distributed at several Waupun locations. The current senior centers hours are from 8 a.m. till 4 p.m., though the city believes the new facility including the gym could remain open for community use as late as 9 p.m. The gymnasium is a full-size regulatory gym that can hold a basketball tournament. A new location will be selected next year. Additionally, the sale of the existing senior center building could bring a one-time revenue source to the project. When does the Medical Examiner get involved? Here is the link to view it online:. Given that the current building is landlocked, the FAC identified several alternatives to relocate the senior center that could address the communitys needs both now and in the longer term. The current center needed extensive repairs to exterior masonry brick, American Disability Act updates and facility modifications at the time, but the landlocked building had little potential for expansion. Our classes provide fitness, fun, and a sense of community. A drug dealer is not going to go plant a garden. Mayor Julie Nickel held an event to announce the grant at the current senior center at 301 E. Main St. on Monday afternoon. Please check the senior center newsletter for available classes and times. All Park Program Parks are closed this afternoon due to the Bike Rodeo at Harris Mill Park at 1:30pm. Links to other websites do not constitute endorsement of any product or service provided by public or private organizations, nor necessarily support the views of any referenced individual or agency site by the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Fond du Lac County. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Please note, to ensure the safety of our patrons and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, all fitness classes will have a maximum capacity of 20 participants. Rohn W. Bishop, Mayor, City of Waupun Mayor's Column for April 28, 2023. Waupun Family Aquatic Center 701 County Park Road Waupun, WI 53963 (920) 324-7924 (during pool hours) (920) 324-7930 (Off-hours contact Waupun Senior Center) JUNE 3 - AUGUST 20, 2023 ! Guests play cards at the current Waupun Senior Center in downtown Waupun in this February 2020 archive photo. Some residents touched on property values, lack of parking and worry about strangers near their properties. You have permission to edit this article. Please note, to ensure the safety of our patrons and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic, all fitness classes will have a maximum capacity of 20 participants. The current plans for the new "intergenerational" facility were put together in November and presented by City Administrator Kathy Schlieve at the Special Common Council meeting on November 29th.. 701 County Park Road http://www.cityofwaupun.org/sysfiles/site_uploads/pubs/pub34966_171122091901_1.pdf Furthermore, City of Waupun does not accept responsibility for the contents of any "off-site" web pages referenced from other linked sites.**. We dont have the people, the budget or the time to send letters to everyone on every issue, Mayor Rohn Bishop responded. With the Plan Commissions quick approval, the city is on schedule to complete the construction just in time, with work expected to take 13 to 14 months. We have to figure out those pieces next.. The Warriors pulled away from Madison Edgewood, 63-37, to head back to the WIAA state tournament for the first time since 1996. The YMCA of Dodge County offers great fitness class options that are designed to meet the needs of our Senior Members (although anyone can join in on a class). 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Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. There was a problem saving your notification. For more information, visit here: One-hour sessions held via zoom on Wednesday at 9am from February 1st through March 8th, 2023. After some discussion, the council sided with the neighbors and Respaljes recommendation to wait and reevaluate. A&D Taxi Service has been instructed to stop running in Beaver Dam until it receives a permit from the city and provides proof of insurance. From left are Eileen Vant Hoff, Ward Woltman, director Rachel Kaminski, Ellene Wallendal and Lynn Taves. Waupun, WI Area News, Politics, and Events. Its been a long process so far, and I hope to get to that next portion of it where well actually get to see construction, one member commented. To be eligible for the Neighborhood Investment grant, Waupun must spend the cash by the end of 2024. Share your stories and socialize with others who have worries about their memory. Waupun could suspend its community garden this year, as the city caves to scrutiny from nearby residents. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 22 talking about this. The 92-year-old Beaver Dam churchs congregation voted to close recently. Home & Harvest sold to Minnesota-based retailer, Baraboo to open new park off Vine Street at former dairy business site, Why a state-caliber coach is leaving Sauk Prairie volleyball, for now, Orthopedic surgeons who left SSM Health sue SSM Health, Former Wisconsin men's basketball player, transfer commitment find new homes, Kay Stellpflug: Brewery keeps memories alive, ACM recognizes Crystal Grand Music Theatre, Dodge County Huber inmate taken into custody at hotel, The Gobbler is about to get new owners and a little more groovy, Waupun downtown business receives state award. April 2023 Newsletter: Please clink on the link below. Soil conditions were not great, and gardeners struggled to grow crops. 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