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THE NEXT CHAPTER Collection

THE NEXT CHAPTER collection, created with a gift to the library from Bob and Carroll Heideman and RSVP of Dane County, is a one-stop shop where retirees or persons approaching retirement can find the information they need to take charge of their future and create a life they love living. The collection consists of books, DVDs, magazines, and other information, complimented by an electronic newsletter sent every other month. Currently housed at the Alicia Ashman Branch, the collection is supplemented by related materials in all Madison Public libraries. As part of the collaboration, RSVP and Madison Public Library will also present additional programs throughout the year on aging, health, financial planning for retirement, the benefits of volunteering, and other related topics.

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Upcoming Programs:

Programs in Partnership between Madison Public Library and RSVP

Please join us for a series of programs planned in conjunction with RSVP of Dane County on topics of interest to seniors, held on the first Saturday of the month. All programs at 10:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Snacks will be provided during these two hour programs.

• "TimeBank: Building Community" on Saturday, June 6 at The Jefferson (9401 Old Sauk Road, Middleton), presented by Gary Messenger, N2N Coordinator of the Dane County TimeBank
• "Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine" on Saturday, August 1 at the Princeton Club (8080 Watts Road, Madison), presented by Leaf Song, acupuncturist
• "Spirituality and Your Personal Beliefs in the Bonus Years" on Saturday, September 5 at Edgewood College (1000 Edgewood College Drive, Madison), presented by John K. Leonard, Ph.D., Professor of Religious Studies at Edgewood College
• "Hip Hop: Understanding Your Grandchildren's Music (and How Hip Hop Can Keep Children in School)" on Saturday, October 3 at The Lussier Community Education Center (55 S. Gammon Road, Madison), presented by Tony Travis of the Wisconsin Youth and Family Center
• "Tech Fair" on Saturday, November 11 at The Jefferson (9401 Old Sauk Road, Middleton), presented by Tana Elias from the Madison Public Library

RSVP of Dane County offers volunteer opportunities and guidance for over 2000 retirees in Dane County who are choosing to use their professional experience and skills to stay engaged and give back to the children, families, and older people in the county. RSVP has relationships with 90 non-profit groups in the area and is one of the largest volunteer placement agencies in the county.

THE NEXT CHAPTER in the News:

• RSVP and Madison Public Library Open The Next Chapter (News Notes, Spring 2008)
• Barbara Quirk: Retirees get help for 'Next Chapter' in life (Capital Times, 2/5/08)
• 'Chapter' Offers Resources for Future Choices (Madison Area Neighbors, 1/16/08)

Archived Newsletters

• current issue
• September 22, 2008
• July 7, 2008
• May 6, 2008
• April 17, 2008
• March 3, 2008
• January 11, 2008

Resources for Retirees in Madison:

Past Programs:

Your Next Step: Creating a Housing Plan
Alicia Ashman Branch, Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m.
Receive valuable information on key questions to consider when planning for your next home. Location, medical, financial, and lifestyle topics are covered. Amy will show you how to integrate a housing plan into your overall retirement plan. Presenter Amy Onofrey of Senior Living Solutions consults with Dane County families on retirement living options including assisted living, apartments, and condominiums. Amy also accompanies families on housing site visits and represents families in home sales and purchases through Coldwell Banker Success Realty.

Medication Use in Older Adults: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
Alicia Ashman Branch, Tuesday, September 23, 7 p.m.
Join Alan Lukazewski for a discussion about how seniors can better use medications to live a high quality life and manage chronic conditions at the same time.  Medications are by far the most efficient way to deliver effective health care and manage high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression and other chronic conditions. However, mounting data that shows medication use in older adults can actually cause harm, from a decline in daily functioning to hospitalization or death.  How do we decondition ourselves as consumers that want a pill for everything?  Come and find out.  Alan is the Pharmacy Director and Health Educator at Oakwood Village in Madison.