Author: alisonjfia

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Kiwanis Club of Wausau Presentation

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Executive Director Ruth gave a presentation to the Kiwanis Club of Wausau this week. What a great group of gentlemen!

The Kiwanis Club is a group of community-minded individuals who serve our community in many ways.  Their ranks include parents, professionals, and retirees.  Their primary focus is serving local children as well as children around the world.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about Faith in Action of Marathon County and how we serve seniors in our wonderful community.

If you would be interested in a presentation, please call our office. We love meeting new people and spreading awareness of our organization.

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Cloverbelt Credit Union Donation

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In January, Cloverbelt Credit Union held a water wellness challenge to promote healthy habits. Their staff members who met the week-long water drinking goal received a prize of having a donation made to a local nonprofit organization.

Faith in Action of Marathon County is thankful and blessed to have received one of the donations. Thank you Cloverbelt and staff!

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March 5: FIAMC Transportation Services Canceled

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Due to the inclement weather today, March 5th, all FIAMC Transportation Services are canceled, and our office is closed.

FIAMC staff will be working from home. Should you need to reach us, please email or call our regular office number and leave a voicemail. A staff member will get back to you as soon as possible.

If you are scheduled to provide a ride, please call your Care Receiver to let them know you will not be able to provide transportation due to the weather. If they do not answer, please leave them a voicemail and let them know they can call our office with any questions and to reschedule their transportation need.

*When the Wausau School District is closed, our office will also be closed, and all transportation services will be canceled.*

Stay safe and warm!

Sincerely,
FIAMC Staff – Ruth, Alison, & Jamie
715-848-8783
wausaufiainfo@gmail.com

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Family Caregiver Resource Fair

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We are excited to partner with the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin (ADRC) to have a table at their upcoming Family Caregiver Resource Fair. Come chat with us and many more organizations!

Below are the FREE services we provide to seniors in Marathon County:

-Transportation to medical appts, personal errands, grocery shopping, and grocery delivery

-Food delivery from the food pantry

-Friendly visiting via phone call or in-person

-Wellness checks.

All of our services are a huge help not only to seniors themselves, but also to their caregivers.

We hope to see you there!

Yummy Recipes

Honey Vanilla Banana Bread

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Have an abundance of bananas and don’t know what to do with them? Try making this yummy and healthy dessert!

Ingredients:

  • 3 medium or 2 large bananas (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • ⅓ cup ​unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1​ tablespoon ​pure ​vanilla extract or paste
  • 1 ¾ cups​ all-purpose flour​ 
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • optional mix-ins or toppings: crushed nuts, chocolate chips, peanut butter glaze or frosting

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 32​5 degrees and grease a 8½x4½ inch loaf pan
  2. In a large bowl​ whisk together butter and honey, then whisk in the eggs, mashed banana, milk & vanilla. Combine well ​
  3. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking soda and salt
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix just until combined
  5. Pour the batter into loaf pan​. Add any toppings you’d like. If topping with more banana, slice longways and place on top of batter, cut side up
  6. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick​ comes out clean from the center
  7. Let cool in the loaf pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing

How to make a peanut butter glaze:

In a bowl whisk together:

  • 3 tablespoons melted creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Need the ingredients? Schedule a grocery trip OR grocery pickup for next week by calling our office. 715-848-8783.