RSVP Summer Newsletter--Hamilton/Webster

Serving Hamilton
and

Webster Countiesd

Summer 2021

BASE Senior Fitness Reopens Inside this issue:

BASE Senior Fitness classes were put RSVP Brag Book 2
on hold for the past 15 months, but
are now able to resume in most Volunteer 3
locations. Opportunities

BASE Senior Fitness is a free exercise The Inside Story: 3
class offered to all people age 55+. Elderbridge AAA
The exercises were designed
specifically for seniors, and are RAGBRAI Returns
low-impact but highly effective in to Fort Dodge and 4
improving balance, agility, strength Webster City
and endurance. There are 11 BASE
classes meeting at this time, with If you need an RSVP Individual
two others starting in September. Timesheet, please contact
Becky at 515-832-2525, and I
For a list of class locations, times will mail it to you. Thank you!
and days of the week, please turn
to page 2.

BASE Classes Seek Leaders in Gowrie and Fort Dodge

A new BASE Senior Fitness Class is being developed in Gowrie. Classes will meet at the Gowrie United
Methodist Church on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am. A number of people have already expressed an
interest in participating in the class. The key to starting a new class, however, is finding at least 2 people who
are willing to take on the responsibility of leading the class.

The BASE class meeting at the RSVP office in the Crossroads Mall in Fort Dodge also needs leaders. It is
currently being led by BASE leaders from other classes.

Leading a BASE class is a fairly simple matter, which
involves learning the exercise routine, and the
record-keeping process. Time commitment is two
hours per week, to be shared with at least one other
leader.

If you are a person who enjoys exercising and
meeting with others on a regular basis, you could
be a BASE Senior Fitness leader! Training is provided
by RSVP, along with a BASE leaders T-shirt.

For more information, call Becky at 515-832-2525.

Summer 2021 RSVP Brag Book Photo Collage

St. Thomas Aquinas Students Webster City Middle School

Left pictures—pen pal party at Southeast Valley Middle School in Burnside. Top center and right—Pen pal party
at South Hamilton Elementary. Lower middle—Marlene Barnes stops by the RSVP office in the Crossroads Mall
in Fort Dodge during the Spring Volunteer Recognition Event. Lower right—Volunteers Bob Schulz and Loween
Getter stopped by the Webster City RSVP office during the Hamilton County Spring Recognition Event, wearing
masks of opposing colors of Iowa and ISU.

BASE Class Locations, Days and Times

All Cultures Equal, Webster City—classes meet Mondays and Thursdays at 4:00 pm
Athens Woods, Stratford—classes meet Mondays and Thursdays at 9:30 am
Blairsburg United Church of Christ—classes meet Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 am
Crestview Apartments, Webster City—classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:00 am
Crossroads Mall RSVP office, Fort Dodge—classes meet Mondays and Fridays at 9:00
Duncombe Community Center—classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 am
Faith UMC, Webster City—classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00 am
Fuller Hall, Webster City—classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 am
Jewell United Church of Christ—classes meet Mondays and Thursdays at 5:00 pm
Webster City Senior Center—classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:30 am
If you are interested in participating or being trained as a leader, please contact Becky at 515-832-2525.

Summer 2021

The following opportunities are available to all volunteers in Hamilton and Webster
Counties. If you are interested in an assignment in another community, RSVP can provide
mileage reimbursement. For more information, contact Becky Koppen at 515-832-2525.

All Cultures Equal The Key on Central
Help is needed with gardening, and the ACE food The Key on Central is a thrift store which supports
pantry on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month. the Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center in
Fort Dodge. Volunteers are needed to sort and fold
Meals On Wheels donated items, dust and vacuum, set up displays,
Meals on Wheels is looking for people to deliver and carry boxes and bags.
meals or substitute for regular route drivers; routes
run in Webster City and Fort Dodge. Food Bank of Iowa
The Food Bank of Iowa is seeking help with food
Hamilton County Fair Judge Helpers distribution at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, W.C.
Volunteers are needed to help at the Hamilton Food distribution takes place every other month.
County Fair by writing down the comments made by
4-H exhibit judges. Judging date is July 19. Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging
Elderbridge has a number of new volunteer
Fort Dodge Villa Care Center opportunities—see article below.
Fort Dodge Villa Care Center is seeking volunteers to
help with Bingo on Tuesday afternoons, manicures RAGBRAI
on Monday afternoons and with Spades card games RAGBRAI is coming in July and volunteers are
on Tuesday mornings. needed—see article on last page.

The Inside Story: Elderbridge Meets Needs in
Northwest Iowa

Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging is one of six area agencies on
aging in Iowa, covering the northwest 29 counties. Elderbridge
services and activities are directed toward older adults, caregivers,
and adults with disabilities.

Among the many services that Elderbridge provides, a new line of
services provided by volunteers has recently been developed.

One of the new services provided by volunteers is called Errand
Buddies. The volunteer provides care and support through
transportation, errand-running, and/or emotional support. The vol-
unteers may assist with day-to-day activities such as: shopping, meal planning, driving to appointments,
post office, visiting friends, social events , celebrations, funerals, church services, events at local senior cen-
ter, meal outings, and other miscellaneous transportation. They also offer companionship to the Elder-
bridge client.

Medical Transportation Drivers provide transportation to medical appointments. The volunteers pick up the
participant at a designated time and transport them to the medical office and back home.

Telephone Reassurance Callers provide friendship and companionship as well as checking on the well-being
of participants. One or two calls per week are made on average.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities with Elderbridge, please call Becky at 515-832-2525.

Central Iowa RSVP Staff RAGBRAI
is Coming!
Kalen Petersen
Director RAGBRAI, the Register’s
Annual Great Bike Ride
515-733-4917 Across Iowa, returns in
[email protected] 2021 with its route taking
riders through Fort Dodge and Webster City.
Becky Koppen
Volunteer Coordinator On July 26, thousands of bike riders will descend upon
Hamilton and Webster Counties Fort Dodge at the end of their day, looking for food,
drink, entertainment and a place to spend the night.
749 2nd Street The following morning, July 27, they will pass through
Webster City, IA 50595 Webster City, looking for a mid-morning snack or an
early lunch.
515-832-2525
[email protected] As you can imagine, many volunteers will be needed
to handle the logistics and hospitality necessary to
Crossroads Mall accommodate the 15,000 visitors expected.
217 S. 25th Street, Suite B3
Volunteer opportunities include helping in the
Fort Dodge, IA 50501 campgrounds, placing and removing signs, greeting
515-573-3477 riders, and manning the Information Center. If you are
interested in volunteering, please contact Becky at
[email protected] 515-832-2525.

Kendra Breitsprecher
Marketing/Volunteer Coordinator

Webster County
515-571-1666

[email protected]

Pat Firnhaber
Office Coordinator
503 Elm Ave., Story City, IA 50248

515-733-4917

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