2 23 09 Budget Materials Hills & Dales LifeTime CenterComments regarding the Hills & Dales LifeTime Center
* 41 Seniors provided feedback. We have included some examples of the messages received.
Socialization
• It's important to me for my opportunity to exercise and socialize and meet new people and have
lunch together and work on a crafty project or two.
• I'm 80 and still in good health. Thanks to friendships I make out here. -
• Socialization is so important as I live alone and would go crazy.
• I live alone and the social benefits of being with my peers aze very beneficial.
• I like LifeTime because it is such good therapy for us old people who lives alone. It was so nice to
meet new people. I look forwazd for Wednesday so I can be with my friends.
• When my husband passed on, I moved to Dubuque. I knew you probably had a senior center. I
contacted Bert by phone and came over to visit the center. I got involved in the meals and a few
other things. That is how I got acquainted with other seniors and have been coming for seven
years.
• My life would be rather sad without LifeTime. The center keeps my outlook on life being
worthwhile and provides others in my life. Without it I would be very sad.
• To Whom It May Concern, before I came to LifeTime I was depressed. I moved to Dubuque and
didn't know anyone and met good friends. It makes me happy when I come to LifeTime..
Programs/Activities
• I exercise on Wednesday, line dance on Monday and Tuesday, and play cazds on Wednesday.
• I attend exercise three times a week and play cards on Wednesday. Pleasurable place to be at.
• The LifeTime Center is a great place for older people to come and get exercise they need. It
promotes good health in senior citizens
• Program offerings aze pretty diversified.
• Igo to the center for exercise because I have arthritis and need exercise.
• Three times a week exercise class keeps us limber and healthy.
• I attend weekly euchre group and Manor Caze exercise groups twice a week.
Intergenerational
• The caring for their many clients is wonderful to witness.
• I like everything about the center including seeing and hearing the handicapped people.
• The Hills & Dales LifeTime Center is the best thing that has happened to Dubuque. for a great time
for children, youth, and seniors.
• We enjoy seeing the little children. What a wonderful service this is.
• I bring my dog "Bogie" to his "area" for attention and to play with the kids and some adults.
• The money received here is put to good use, especially helping the handicapped.
Congregate Meals/Nutrition
• I like the food center as a diabetic, very good food and help is friendly.
• The congregate meals are excellent. What an improvement it been from way back when.
• The lunches are out of this world.
• I like to come to the LifeTime Center. for lunch. It is very good and economical. You aze always
greeted with a smile and everyone is very helpful.
• I'm a senior and do not cook much, this is a good balanced meal for us seniors.
• They have a nice menu to choose from.
Location/Facility/Staff
• Location is very good for our senior citizens.
• The facility is very adequate for our needs.
• The staff is very congenial and helpful in many ways.
The LifeTime Center is
a big part of my life. I
go to exercise three days
a week. Also eat lunch
every weekday. I live
alone and the social
benefits of being with
my peers are very
beneficial.
Have been out here about 9
months, I am a diabetic and
was not eating right. A great
nurse and dietician told me to
come to the LifeTime Center to
get a good meal. It has helped
with my diabetes. I joined
exercise three times a week
and also play cards on
Wednesday. I have also met a
great friend out there and my
life is good! Thank you!
Hills & Dales and the
LifeTime Center is the best
thing that has happened to
Dubuque for a great time for
children, youth, and seniors.
They need your help and
support. Thank you!
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The LifeTime Center gives the
community a place for the elderly,
handicapped, and kids to meet for
socialization and care. This type of
service makes Dubuque a
Masterpiece on the Mississippi.
Thank you!
~! ;. I first moved to Iowa from Ohio, to
be near my daughter after my
husband passed away. I knew no one
at all till I heard of the LifeTime
Center six years ago. I enjoy coming
for lunch and every Tuesday I join
the Swedish Weaving group. I
learned how to make afghans and
enjoy talks with the group. I would
be lost without them and the
LifeTime Center.
The LifeTime Center is a real life
savor for me. My husband and I go
out every day. My husband has
Alzheimer's. This is a great social life
for us. People there are so
understanding with our problem. The
food is the best and balanced. We
also enjoy seeing the little children.
What a wonderful service this is.
Thank you!
Hills & Dales LifeTime Center
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