Mtwc Senior Center Jan. 2017

MANITOWOC SENIOR CENTER 3330 Custer Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220 Phone: 920-686-3060 Fax: 920-683-4504 www.manitowoc.org/seniorcenter Published in the interests of all area older adults.

Tuesday, February 14 1pm Watch for complete details in next month’s News Notes

Thursday, March 23 Art Immersion Sunday, April 9 Nationwide Travelers Spring Showcase Thursday, April 20 Progressive Ethnic Meal & Pabst Mansion See pages 7 & 8 for complete details!

Hours & Information 920-686-3060 Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Starting Monday, January 9!

See page 20 for details!

Please be aware of the fee increase for some classes, effective January 1, 2017. These classes include Yoga, Tai Chi, Creative Craft & Zumba. See page 11 for complete listing of class fees.

Phone: (920) 686-3060 Fax: (920) 686-3069 Gift Shop Hours Open to the Public Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 3:30pm

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Manitowoc Senior Center Information

Membership Fees Annual Fee: Must be at least 55 years

$24.00 for city residents $30.00 for nonresidents

Lifetime Fee: Must be at least 55 years

$100 city residents $130 for non-residents

Short-Term Passes: Daily Pass: $2.00 Weekly Pass: $5.00

Facebook Page Disclaimer www.facebook/ manitowocseniorcenter The City of Manitowoc Senior Center Facebook page was created by the city to enhance and encourage communication with the city. This page will primarily be used for outgoing communication and to keep you informed. From time to time, there may be pictures posted from events, classes or groups at the center. If you wish that your picture not be posted on this site, please let us know at the senior center office.

Staff Senior Center and Recreation Dept.

Team Leader Denise Larson dlarson@manitowoc.org 686-3061 Administrative Support Specialist Penny Fabian pfabian@manitowoc.org 686-3063 Administrative Support Specialist Melissa Franz mfranz@manitowoc.org 686-3064

City of Manitowoc Committee on Aging Pat Clark-Chairperson Don Duchon Ron Von Drachek Donna Kickland June Kramer Ruth Malzahn Mary Schultz

Manitowoc Community Meals

Phone: 683-4384 For Reservations and Cancellations Please phone 683-4384 by 12:00 Noon the day before.

Transportation available daily ~ Menu may vary slightly Manitowoc Community Meals are served Monday through Friday at 12:00 Noon at the Manitowoc Senior Center, 3330 Custer Street, in cooperation with the Manitowoc County Nutrition Program.

A donation by participants insures continuation of the meal program.

Participation is not related to income.

For more information, or to begin receiving meals on wheels, contact the Aging Resource Center at 683-4180.

Senior Center Activities and Services

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Health

Recreation

Blood Pressure………………..1st & 3rd Tue 9:30am

Birthday BINGO……………………...Last Mon pm Breakfast BINGO……………...………..Fri 9:30am BINGO…………………………...……...Wed 1:00pm Canasta……………………….……….Thur 12:30pm Cribbage…………………………...………..Fri :00pm Cribbage……………………….………..Thur 1:00pm Dominoes……………………..…..Mon/Thur :00pm Hand & Foot……………...…..Wed/Thur 12:30pm Hearts…………………...……..Mon/Thur 10:00am Mahjong………………….……………...Wed 1:00pm Monthly Movie………………….….3rd Tue 1:00pm Mystic Moods Orchestra…………...Wed 10:45am Pinochle…………………………….…...Mon 1:00pm Scrabble…………………………...…....Fri 10:00am Sheepshead…………………......Tue/Thur 1:00pm Silver Memories…………....Practice Mon 1:00pm Skat………………………….…………….Tue 1:00pm Table Tennis……………….…………Fri after 10am Wii Bowling………….…………...Daily 8am to 4pm

Exercise (Monthly fee) Advanced Tai Chi ($5)………….. Mon/Wed 2:55pm Beginners Tai Chi ($5)……………Tue/Thur 2:55pm EZ Does it Line Dancing ($4)………...Thur 10:00am Functional Strength Class ($4)……....Thur 1:00pm Line Dance Lessons ($4)...…...............Wed 1:00pm Yoga ($5)……………………………....Wed/Fri 9:00am Senior Shape Up ($1 per class)…..Tue/Thur 8:45am

Education Bible Study………………………………Thur 10:00am *Computer Lessons………………..Thur 1pm & 2pm *Insurance Counseling…………..2nd & 4th Tue am *Legal Counseling……………..1st Fri of each month * By appointment only.

Services Provided:

Crafts

Photocopies in office: 20¢/sheet (Black/White) Printed documents in library: 20¢/sheet (B/W) Local phone calls: 10¢/call * No long distance phone calls please.

Paper Shredder—no charge Maritime Metro Bus Passes: $26/month Assist to Transport Tickets: $2/each one-way Nutrition site or add’l stop tickets 75¢/each

Caring Cards……………………………Mon 9:00am Ceramics (monthly fee)………………...Mon 9:00am Senior Crafts……………………….……Tue 9:00am Tie Quilters……………………….……..Mon 9:00am Wood Carving……………………….…..Tue 9:30am Watercolor Painting………….……….Thur 9:00am Weaving…………………………….…….Tue 1:00pm Creative Crafts Class (add’l class fees apply)…………...Tue 1:00pm

Tours/Trips

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January Trip: Wonder Bread Years……………...…...Fri, January 27, Bus Departs 11:30am February Trip: Sun Drop University………….....Wed, February 15, Bus Departs at 9:00am March Trip: Art Immersion…………………………..Thurs, March 23, Bus Departs at 8:45am April Trip: Nationwide Travelers Spring Show……....Sun, April 9, Bus Departs at 10:00am April Trip: Progressive Meal & Pabst Mansion……Thurs, April 20, Bus Departs at 7:30am May Trip: House on the Rock…………..……………..Thurs, May 18, Bus Departs at 7:00am ** For all Trips: Please arrive at the Senior Center 15 Minutes prior to departure time to allow for sign-in and bus loading. Thank You.

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Calendar of Events

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4 9a Yoga 10:45a Mystic Moods 1p Bingo Spons.by: River Wood Place 1p Mahjong 1p Hand & Foot 1p Line Dance Class 2:55p Adv Tai Chi

NO Senior Shape-up 9a Watercolor 10a EZ Does It/Hearts 10a Bible Study 12:30p Hand & Foot 12:30p Foot Care 1p Funct. Strength 1p Dominoes/cribbage 1p Sheepshead 2:55p Beg Tai Chi

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NO Senior Shape-Up 9a Senior Crafts 9:30a Wood Carving NO Blood Pressure 10:50a Jazzercise 1p Skat/Sheepshead 1p Weaving 1p Creative Craft Class 2:55p Beg Tai Chi

8:30a Zumba Gold 8:45a Retired Teachers 9a Ceramics 9a Tie Quilters 9a Caring Cards 9a Party Committee 9:30a Comm. On Aging 10a Hearts 11am Dr. Heimerl 1p Dominoes/Pinochle 1:30p Chair Yoga 2:55p Adv Tai Chi

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8:45a Senior Shape-Up 9a Senior Crafts 9:30a Wood Carving 10:50a Jazzercise 12:30p Foot Care 1p Skat/Sheepshead 1p Weaving 1p Creative Craft Class 2:55p Beg Tai Chi

9a Yoga 10:45a Mystic Moods 1p Bingo 1p Mahjong 1p Hand & Foot 1p Line Dance Class 2:55p Adv Tai Chi

8:45a Senior Shape-up 9a Watercolor 10a EZ Does It/Hearts 10a Bible Study 12:30p Hand & Foot 12:30p Foot Care 1p Funct. Strength 1p Dominoes/cribbage 1p Sheepshead 2:55p Beg Tai Chi

9a Yoga 9:30a Breakfast Bingo Sponsored by HomeCare Health 10a Scrabble 10a Coloring Club 1:00p Cribbage 1:30p Red Hat Tea

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8:30a Zumba Gold 8:45a Retired Teachers 9a Ceramics 9a Tie Quilters 9a Caring Cards 10a Hearts 10a Collette Peru & Travelogue London 1p Dominoes/Pinochle 1:30p Chair Yoga 2:55p Adv Tai Chi

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8:45a Senior Shape-Up 9a Senior Crafts 9:30a Wood Carving 9:30a Blood Pressure 10:50a Jazzercise 12:30p Foot Care 1p Monthly Movie 1p Skat/Sheepshead 1p Weaving 1p Creative Craft Class 2:55p Beg Tai Chi

9a Yoga 10:45a Mystic Moods 1p Bingo Sponsored by Felician Village 1p Mahjong 1p Hand & Foot 1p Line Dance Class 2:55p Adv Tai Chi

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8:30a Zumba Gold 9a Ceramics 9a Tie Quilters 9a Caring Cards 10a Hearts 1p Dominoes / Pinochle NO Chair Yoga 2:55p Adv Tai Chi

8:45a Senior Shape-Up 9a Senior Crafts 9:30a Wood Carving 10:50a Jazzercise 12:30p Foot Care 1p Skat/Sheepshead 1p Weaving 1p Creative Craft Class 2:55p Beg Tai Chi

9a Yoga 10:45a Mystic Moods 1p Bingo 1p Mahjong 1p Hand & Foot 1p Line Dance Class 2:55p Adv Tai Chi

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8:30a Zumba Gold 9a Ceramics 9a Tie Quilters 9a Caring Cards 10a Hearts 1p Dominoes / Pinochle 1p Birthday Bingo 1:30p Chair Yoga 2:55p Adv Tai Chi

8:45a Senior Shape-Up 9a Senior Crafts 9:30a Wood Carving 10:50a Jazzercise 12:30p Foot Care 1p Skat/Sheepshead 1p Weaving 1p Creative Craft Class 2:55p Beg Tai Chi

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FRI 9a Yoga 9:30a Breakfast Bingo Sponsored by River’s Bend 10a Scrabble 10a Coloring Club 1:00p Cribbage

8:45a Sr Shape-up 20 9a Yoga 9a Watercolor 10a EZ Does It 9:30a Breakfast Bingo 10a Hearts Sponsored by 10a Bible Study North Ridge 12:30p Foot Care 10a Scrabble 12:30p Hand & Foot 10a Coloring Club 1p Funct. Strength 1:00p Cribbage 1p Dominoes/cribbage 1p Sheepshead Nat’l Tapioca Pudding 2:55p Beg Tai Chi Day!

Nat’l French Fry Day

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8:45a Sr Shape-up 9a Watercolor 10a EZ Does It 10a Hearts 10a Bible Study 12:30p Foot Care 12:30p Hand&Foot 1p Funct. Strength 1p Dominoes/cribbage 1p Sheepshead 2:55p Beg Tai Chi

Closed Saturdays & Sundays.

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Join the Ranks of the Great Explorers! Fantastic archeological treasures set amidst the soaring Andean peaks – this can only be Peru. Discover Lima’s colonial heritage and see why the “City of Kings” is a World Heritage Site. Explore Andean art forms and the local way of life from ancient time to the present in the Sacred Valley. Participate in workshops and learn about local music and dance. Savor an authentic Pachamanca dinner, a unique process where food is placed on hot stones and buried in the ground to cook. Travel to Machu Picchu aboard the famed Vistadome train.

Spend a night at the base of this “Lost City of the Incas” in a luxury hotel and enjoy an exclusive culinary demonstration. Immerse yourself in Cuzco, a city that blends Inca and Spanish colonial influences. Meet the indigenous Uros people of the floating islands on Lake Titicaca. Discover the exquisite cuisine of Peru, which has been awarded the top food travel destination in the world four years in a row. Scheduled for March 3, 2018 * 10 Days * $4999 Dbl. ~ Full itineraries available in the Senior Center lobby.

Sign up early and save $100 on London and $200 on Peru! Save an add’l $50 by attending the Travelogue!

Immerse yourself in one of the world’s most iconic cities – London. On your 5-night adventure, delve into the city’s rich history and culture. See the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey on a city tour. Live like a local and hop on “the Tube” before choosing between a visit to Kensington or a visit to Whitehall and the Churchill War Rooms.

Enjoy a traditional pub dinner and ale tasting. Explore Oxford, home to the renowned university, and visit the college where Harry Potter was filmed. Enjoy a privately guided tour of Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stand suspended over the River Thames on London’s famous Tower Bridge. Every day in London brings a new adventure. Scheduled for October 4, 2017 * 7 Days * $3149 Dbl. ~ Full itineraries available in the Senior Center lobby.

Join us on Mon. January 16th at 10am for a colorful and very informative travelogue on these amazing trips. Call 686-3060 to RSVP Free * Open to the Public of all ages*

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Friday, January 27!

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SAVE $5 off the price of the trip by 7 registering within the 1st two weeks of registration!

Take a trip back in time for The Wonder Bread Years, starring John McGivern! The Wonder Bread Years, a fast paced and hilarious production, is a fresh and funny salute to Americana. From sitting at the kids table to riding in the way back of the Country Squire Wagon, The Wonder Bread Years is a comic bullseye for Baby Boomers everywhere. No meal is included in this show.

Depart @ 11:30a | Return @ 7:00p Registration Closed.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017!

Join us as we get lost in time at the Doc’s Harley Davidson Classic Car & Cycle Museum! This fun museum is packed with cool 60’s muscle cars, and many other classic cars and motor cycles. In addition to the museum, Doc’s also has a zoo, with some not so traditional animals including fainting goats, a camel, a watus (yes..a watus), a miniature donkey, and of course, a hog! After lunch at the Timeline Saloon, participants may go back to the museum or zoo to explore a bit more, or visit the antique mall attached to the restaurant. The last stop of the day will be at Sun Drop University at Twigs Beverage in Shawano. Watch how soda is bottled in old fashioned glass bottles, visit the tasting bar and purchase some soda to take home (if you wish)! There is a “snow date” for this tour of Wednesday, February 22.

Lunch is included, please choose from the Depart @ 9:00a | Return @ 4:45p following: Pulled Pork (ff), Grilled Chicken Members: $ 53.00 | Nonmembers: $68.00 Sandwich (ff), Hamburger (ff), Chicken Registration October 12—January 31 Caesar Salad.

Thursday, March 23, 2017 Participate in a one-of-a-kind Art Immersion Experience at Northeaster Wisconsin’s Artisan and Business Center in Green Bay! Participants will work with a team of professional artisans who will help each participant create slab clay box, while focusing on skills and techniques to create a functional piece of artwork. Boxes will be fired after the tour and delivered to the Senior Center for pickup. No experience is necessary! A tour of the Artisan Center, along with Depart @ 8:45am | Return @ 4:15p special artisan demonstrations Members: $81.00 | Nonmembers: $96.00 and delicious box lunch will be Registration Open Now—March 8, 2017 provided.

Parking for all Senior Center tours should take place in the small north lot off Peto Street—directly across from the center. Parking in this lot during trips ensures parking for all other individuals visiting the Center during the day.

Thursday, April 20, 2017!

You won’t want to miss this fantastic trip, learning the heritage and culture of Milwaukee through food! The first stop will be at Sciortino’s Bakery & Glorioso’s Deli for a little shopping and tasting. After that, enjoy a tour of the spectacular Pabst Mansion. After the Mansion, we will stop at Wisconsin Cheese Mart for tastings of cheese, sausage & beer, along with some shopping and a spice demonstration. Lunch will consist of a traditional Polish entrée at Polonez Polish restaurant. The final stop will be at Kopps Frozen Custard, a Milwaukee tradition since 1950. A step on guide will join the group at the first stop and will stay with us until the end. The guide will provide spectacular insight on the rich history of the area. Pricing includes all food, transportation & admission.

Depart at 7:30a | Return approximately 4:00p Members: $90.00 | Nonmembers: $110.00 Registration January 11—April 5

Sunday, April 9, 2017

Thursday, May 18, 2017

Join Nationwide for their annual Spring Showcase, held at Fox Valley Lutheran High School. This year’s musical entertainers include Take 2 and Still Cruisin’.

Take 2 is a husband and wife duo, who upon retiring from their teaching careers, formed their duo. The couple performs on the Celebration Belle and at special events around the Midwest. Still Cruisin’ is also a husband and wife duo who have been performing throughout Wisconsin for over 20 years. They play tributes to the greats, such as Elvis, Patsy Line, Johnny Cash, Connie Francis, Zac Brown and many more!

A family style chicken dinner will be served prior to the show. *Due to the special nature of this trip, no Bus Bucks or early bird registration will be accepted.

Depart at 10:00a | Return approximately 5p $48.00 per person, inclusive (members & nonmembers) Registration January 11—March 22

Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience as we take a self-guided tour through the House on the Rock, in Spring Green. The House on the Rock was built by Alex Jordan as a weekend retreat. Alex, a collector all of his life, amassed an impressive collection of beautiful, amazing, and some just plain bizarre items. Lunch will be on your own in the food court at The House on The Rock. Comfortable shoes are a must, as there will be a substantial amount of walking on this tour (including up and down ramps and stairs). If you have never been to The House on The Rock, it should definitely be on your list of things to do!

From the Infinity Room, the multi-level carousel, the massive “music boxes, to the original house, the entire experience truly is a wonder to behold!

Depart at 7:00a | Return approximately 5:30p Members: $75.00 | Nonmembers: $90.00 Registration January 18—May 9

Wine Basket—Claire Pekarek

Kitchen Basket—Collene Anderson

Quilt—Betty & Scott Keehan

Vase & Runner—Bea Novak

Wreath—Robert Tisler

Hand Carved Tea Set—Sharon Bruckchen

Games & Books—Don Mockler

Hand Carved Poinsettia—Jane Ebenhoe

Pamper Yourself—Peggy Becker

Food Basket (1)—Sue Kocourek

BBQ Basket—Terri Hartlich

Food Basket (2)—Mary Oelke

Kitty Shoppe—Jean Trammell

Weaving—Annie Beeman

Doll & Accessories—Bonnie Novak

Warm & Cozy—Linda Klessig

Glass Bowl—Karen Stockinger

Christmas Village—Jim Gollata

Holiday Spirit—Herbert Gerend

Knitting Basket—Jordan Shavlik

Wooden Projects—John Andrews

Mystery Basket—Charlotte Sobel

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Fun & Games Theme: Outer Space

ACROSS 1. Visual representation 6. Part of tennis match 9. Hindu dress 13. Japanese-American 14. Anger management issue 15. Strong and sharp 16. Relating to Eastern Catholic churches 17. Group of whales 18. Innocent 19. *____ line between atmosphere and outer space 21. *Houston's infamous ____ 23. "Mele Kalikimaka" wreath 24. *Galilean moons, the ____ largest moons of Jupiter 25. Fertility clinic stock 28. Something inadmissible, to a baby 30. Less taxing 35. Fabled fliers 37. Praise 39. Buddy 40. Angler's hope

41. Muhammad's teaching 43. Capital on the Dnieper 44. Hipbone-related 46. Aries or Taurus, e.g.

47. *E.T. "phoned" it 48. One in ten, pl.

50. Iran Nuclear Deal, e.g.

52. Spanish "sea" 53. "Moonlight Sonata," e.g.

55. Embrace 57. *Matt Damon in 2015 film 61. *Outer space, mostly 64. *____ Asimov 65. Bird word 67. Flew a kite 69. Ă&#x17D;le de la CitĂŠ river 70. Hole punching tool 71. Fill with optimism 72. What choir did 73. Brian Griffin on "Family Guy," e.g.

74. User's treatment

DOWN 1. African grazer 2. Triple toe loop location 3. "Heat of the Moment" band 4. Black ____ in "Pirates of the Caribbean" 5. Paid killers 6. Sagittarius, e.g.

7. Time period 8. Dancer's beat 9. Union foe 10. Seed cover 11. Gauche or Droite, in Paris 12. Something previously mentioned 15. Arctic-wear 20. Garlic mayo 22. French street 24. Snafus 25. *Space path 26. Bridal veil fabric 27. ____ ____ a play 29. *Famous space acronym 31. Punjabi believer 32. "Kick the bucket," e.g.

33. Organ swelling 34. *Mars exploration vehicle 36. *Only one was in John Glenn's Friendship 7 38. *Brent Spiner in "Star Trek" 42. Coffee shop order 45. USDA designation 49. Hot springs resort 51. Country singer Tanya 54. Open a beer bottle 56. Cunning 57. Piggy's title 58. On a cruise 59. Cats and dogs?

60. *Beverage associated with early astronauts 61. Measure of electric potential 62. Beehive State 63. Online ____ tag 66. Be in the red 68. Cotillion ball's main attraction

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Effective January 1, 2017, there will be a slight increase to the monthly fees for some programs offered at the Senior Center.

Exercise Programs Chair Yoga……………………...…..…$4 per month EZ Does It Line Dancing………..…..$4 per month Functional Strength………..……...…$4per month Line Dance Lessons………..….…....$4 per month Senior Shape Up……..………....…..…$1 per class *Tai Chi………………………...………$5 per month *Yoga……………….…………..……....$5 per month Zumba……………………………….….$5 per month

Craft Programs *Creative Craft Class...$12 per month (members) $24 per month (non members) Continuation of previous class $6 members Crocheting………………………...…..$4 per month Knitting …..….……………………...…$4 per month

Better Health for Seniors with Dr. Heimerl at the Manitowoc Senior Center Monday, January 9th at 11:00am

2017: A New Year!

After the holiday season, we have all probably eaten a little more than we should have. With all of those extra "treats", we may added a few pounds on even a few bad "toxins" in our body. Find out ways to change your body and lose weight to start the new year off right!!

Call: 652-0116 to RSVP

Open to the public.

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Homestead Tax Appointments

Barb Koch will be taking appointments for the Homestead Tax Credit on Monday afternoons, beginning January 30, 2017. Half hour appointments can be made by calling the Senior Center at 686-3060 and are available on a first come, first served basis for those age 55 and older.

Items to bring to your appointment include: · Current tax bill (if you own your home) or · Completed rent certificate (if you rent) · 2016 Social Security Benefit statement · Homestead Forms (if you have them) · Pension statements · Statements/proof of any other income Please be sure to have all of these items together prior to coming to your appointment! *Donations accepted. All donations benefit the Manitowoc Senior Center.

Monday, February 20th at 8:30am The perfect start to your Monday morning!! Join the Student United Way for this month’s Coffee & Canvas. We will be creating a Whimsical Heart Tree with watercolor, which you can keep for yourself or give to your sweetheart. All supplies provided.

No Charge * Members only Donations to SUW the day of class accepted.

Senior Center Membership is a great way to stay active and involved in your community. Membership is available to anyone 55 years and older, residents and nonresidents.

The Manitowoc Senior Center offers over 35 different activities on a weekly basis, including card playing groups, exercise classes, educational classes, and crafting activities.

Additionally, there are various parties and special educational opportunities offered throughout the year. Some perks of Senior Center Membership include: · · · ·

Reduced rates for day trips Ability to participate in exercise programs Members only recreation activities and education opportunities Use of exercise room & equipment

Perhaps the biggest benefit of becoming a member of the Senior Center is not only getting in shape or learning new things, but the great friends you will make here! We have a fantastic group of members who would be more than happy to have you share in their friendship!

Call 920.686.3060 to schedule a tour of our fantastic facility (you will be surprised with what we offer).

Senior Center membership is $24 per year/$100 lifetime for City of Manitowoc residents or $30 per year/$130 lifetime for nonresidents. We hope you will join us and make the Senior Center part of your life!

Please be aware that in addition to some route changes for 2017, the cost for a monthly bus pass has increased to $26.00 per month. Cash fare prices will remain the same. Receive an updated map at the MMT office.

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Closings and/or cancellations for the Manitowoc Senior Center and Recreation Department will be announced on WOMT (1240 AM) and WCUB (980 AM). In the event of inclement weather, cancellations may also be checked by visiting our website www.manitowoc.org/seniorcenter.

Please note that although activities may be cancelled, the Senior Center/Recreation building will remain open.

Meals on Wheels is cancelled if the Manitowoc Public School District cancels classes.

Please use your best judgment in deciding to travel to the Senior Center. If you think the weather may be too bad to drive safely, it probably is. Exercise caution and stay home in questionable weather. We want everyone to stay safe!

Provided by Steimle Birschbach, LLC, limited half-hour appointments will be available to senior citizens on the first Friday of each month at the Manitowoc Senior Center. Attorneys will be providing only generalized information and no attorney-client relationship will be created. *Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 686-3060.

You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to stop your daily walks due to cold, snow and ice. Walk safely and keep your routine with the Safe Winter Walking Program. Please be sure to bring clean, dry tennis shoes for walking. Free and open to all who wish to participate.

Questions: (920) 686-3060

Do you have questions or concerns about life, health, auto or home insurance? Do you need some help understanding Medicare and its coverage? Heather Buchow of J. Johnson & Associates is available to answer your questions (seniors only) on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

Appointments are 20 minutes in length and can be made by calling 686-3060.

Effective January 1, 2017 Gift Shoppe Membership dues will be five percent of each Memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales throughout the year. A flat rate for Gift Shoppe Membership will no longer be charged. As a reminder, all Members are asked to volunteer to work in the Gift Shoppe for at least on half day per month. For Gift Shoppe Members who will not be working in the Gift Shoppe, a $2 per month (or $24 per year) fee will be imposed. This fee may either be paid monthly or yearly.

Additionally, members are asked to adhere to the rules regarding the number of items they may have for sale in the Gift Shoppe at one time. This is to ensure fairness for all Members. For more information regarding the new fee schedule or to receive an updated copy of Gift Shoppe policies, please contact Rene or Senior Center Staff.

14 Income Tax Preparation will be available at the Manitowoc Senior Center. The program is sponsored by AARP in cooperation with the IRS and Wisconsin Department of Revenue. Tax counselors are trained to prepare basic Federal and State returns including Homestead returns. Returns will be filed electronically only.

Appointments will be available on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 8:30am to 11:30am. Beginning February 1st. Please bring with you all the following: · W2's, 1099's and any other income and expense records along with last year’s returns. · Property Tax bill or rent certificate signed by your landlord.

Everyone will be asked to fill out intake forms with basic information before taxes are done.

Reservations are necessary and can be made by calling 686-3060. Pease arrive 10 minutes before your appointment to fill out the paperwork. Appointments are 1 hour. * Please understand that these appointments are reserved for the elderly at 55 and older, the disabled and low income ($50K or less). Our preparers are trained to prepare basic returns.

They are unable to complete returns involving rental property income, sale of home for loss, bankruptcy, foreclosure, etc.

This is a free service provided by VITA/TCE the AARP Tax-Aide.

See page 12 for Homestead Credit info.

Tax Counseling for the Elderly

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The Senior Center’s Christmas Party was a great time! Everyone enjoyed the beautiful harp music, delicious dinner, and of course, the exciting white elephant gift exchange! Thank you to all the volunteers and those who attended!

Tuesdays T d beginning b i i January J 10 att 1pm 1 Join Vivian & the Tuesday Afternoon Rowdy Rippers to complete any unfinished objects this month! As there is no specific craft for the month, just continuations of previous projects, class fees are only $6 for the month. Registration is required for these classes! **Please note a fee increase as of January 1, 2017. Monthly class fees are $12 per month for members and $24 for nonmembers. Continuation classes are half price.

Enjoy “50 Reasons to get out of bed in the morning”, a fun little book created by the staff of Silver Lake College in the 1980’s.

Try a new recipe. Try collecting new recipes from friends, magazines, newspapers, cookbooks...or check the library.

One thing is certain—you cant stay in bed and cook (at best, you could probably warm a waffle with your electric blanket); you’ll have to get out and shop for the ingredients.

How are you at demonstrating? Show others how to make a particular recipe. Invite some of your adventurous friends over to taste the end result. This could lead to the formation of a group of Aarpies who want to share recipes (or tummy disorder remedies...what you share depends upon the degree of skill of the cook—what’s important is that you’re sharing). What fun...what delicious fun this can be!

Check out the recipes each month in the News Notes on page 22!

Read a new book/newspaper/ magazine. Libraries are your best source for reading materials, and they are free! That’s no surprise to you, I’m sure, but have you explored the wonderland that a well-stocked library really is? Just going to the library, bookstore, or newsstand is good exercise for your legs, but just imagine what coming from one of these with an armload of treasure can do to stimulate your mind. Try trading different forms of literature or books on a variety of topics—with other Aarpies. Maybe you could form a discussion group and share each other’s ideas, information, experiences...and memories. The interaction of the group can educate, entertain, and excite—you may begin to wonder if any experience which gives you that much pleasure just might be slightly illegal. It’s not!

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Puzzle Solutions Crossword Solution

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Watch for information regarding a very special extended day trip coming in 2017! Details should be available by February!

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1. An average snowflake is made up of 180 billion molecules of water.

2. Around 12% of the Earth’s land surface is covered in permanent snow and ice.

3. Each year an average of 105 snow-producing storms affect the continental U.S. 4. All snowflakes have six sides.

5. Rochester, New York is the snowiest large city in the U.S., averaging 94 inches of snow per year.

6. Chionophobia is a fear of snow.

7. Snow is actually colorless.

What little sunlight is absorbed by snow is absorbed uniformly over the wavelengths of visible light thus giving snow its white appearance.

8. People buy more cakes, cookies and candies than any other food when a blizzard is in the forecast.

9. A blizzard occurs when you can’t see for 1/4 mile. The winds are always 35 mph or more. The storm must last at least 3 hours to be classified as a blizzard. If any of these conditions are less, it is only a snowstorm.

10.The average snowflake falls at a speed of 3.1 miles per hour.

Bingo—We are in need 17 of a casual Volunteer for Friday morning Breakfast Bingo. The commitment would only be about once per month and on a fill-in basis. Duties include making coffee (typically prepared Thursday afternoon, but can be done early Friday morning), selling cards & collecting money, and distributing prizes.

Birthday Callers—We are taking names to reserve birthday callers. Reserve callers are not obligated to make calls every month, but on an as-need basis. Typically around 10 calls are made each month.

Substitute Tour Guide—We are in need of tour guides on a fill in basis. Tour guide is responsible for ensuring tours run smoothly, handles potential issues while on tour and tracks all tour participants. Estimate of filling in on one or two tours per year. Tour guide’s participation is comped.

If interested, call 686-3060.

If you have checked out any of the following large print books from the Senior Center Library, please return them at your earliest convenience, so that other members may enjoy them.

Sanders—The Seventh Commandment (T.L.) Kingsbury—Unlocked (M.S) Carr—The Here (A.E.) Steel—H.R.H (A.E.) Steel—Leap of Faith (A.E.) Steel—Matters of the Heart (A.E.) Patterson—Big Bad Wolf (J.S.)

18 Raw beef suet 1 cup millet 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup American cheese (such as Velveeta), cubed Sand for grit

Raw beef suet Sunflower seeds Pine cones Millet seed Put suet through a meat grinder, then melt in a double boiler. Set aside to cool and harden slightly. Reheat. Take pine cones with a string or wire attached and spoon warm suet over until well coated. Sprinkle immediately with millet, then push sunflower seeds under scales. Spoon warm suet over pine cones again, building up suet and securing sunflower seeds. Refrigerate until firm and hang from tree branches.

The Senior Center’s Tie Quilters are looking for some more enthusiastic crafters to join them in putting together quilts for people. The quilters typically meet on Monday mornings to tie quilts that have been brought in by community members. This service not only provides a benefit to community, but also helps to raise funds for the Senior Center. If you are interested in joining the quilters, or would like to observe, please stop in on Monday mornings after 9am. No experience is necessary, just the desire to have fun and enrich the lives of others! Volunteering is a fantastic way to learn new skills and make new friends while helping the community!

Save tuna or cat food size cans. Spoon into four of these, a combination of the above ingredients. Sprinkle each with a pinch of sand for grit. Put suet through meat grinder, then melt down in a double boiler. Set aside to cool and harden slightly. Reheat.

While in liquid form, pour enough suet to fill tins. Refrigerate to harden. Nail to trees with 6 inch nails. Be sure to tape exposed end of nails to ensure a safe perch.

The Senior Center’s Tai Chi classes held their Annual Christmas Party on Monday, December 19. Both the Beginner’s and the Advanced class celebrated together, along with Tai Chi instructor, David Heimerl.

Below is the answer to the Brain Teaser from page 11.

No peeking if you haven’t tried to figure it out yet!

Mirror, Mirror: You won’t see your flection when you look in (or inside) a bathroom mirror cabinet.

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FITNESS ROOM Open Mon-Fri all day.

Treadmills, Elliptical Stationary Bikes, Free Weights and more!!

Yoga Wed& Fri at 9am

Senior Shape Up Tue & Thur at 8:45am

Functional Strength Thurs at 1pm

Chair Yoga Monday at 1:30pm EZ Does It Line Dancing T Thur at 10am

Zumba Gold Monday at 8:30aM

Tai Chi Beginners & Advanced

4 days per week.

Currently not taking new students. You are welcome to observe.

Line Dance Lessons Wed at 1pm

Watercolor Painting Thursdays at 9am Wood Carving Tuesdays at 9:30am

Billiards Mon—Fri ~ 8a-4p Open play

Table Tennis Fridays 10a-4p Open play

Wii Bowling Mon—Fri ~ 8a-4p CARD & BOARD GAMES Scrabble ~ Mahjong Hearts ~ Hand & Foot Canasta ~ Dominoes BINGO **See Monthly Calendar (pg. 4)

Open play Dancing & toe Tapping

Mystic Moods Orchestra Wed at 10:45am

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Fridays @ 8:30a Beginning Friday, January 9, 2017 Zumba Gold is perfect for active, older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity.

The class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Zumba Gold focuses on all elements of fitness, including cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance. This class will be led by Zumba Gold instructor Laura Kriese. Class fee $5 per month. Registration is required!

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21 January 1 Connie Zoch January 2 Rosemary Lambert Lori Reif Barb Wagner Paul Wernecke Richard Young January 3 Janice Grall Joann Hoffman Lorene Jakel Lois Kubsch January 4 Sharon Peserik James Schmelzle Chris Shaw William Stegemann Charlotte Wopp January 5 Roweh Russove January 6 Wayne Bartels Ann Luckow January 7 Jonnie Brull Inez Jurgens Meg Schmitt Sophie Schuenemann Diane Seefeldt Sophie Vetter January 8 Elma Castro Gerry Norkosky Doris Polzin

January 10 Clare Blasinski Jocelyn Gerroll Peg Mueller Pat Neuenfeldt John Ruminski Elaine Smith January 11 Mary Jane Baruth Louis Schram January 12 Sheri Dolphin Ann Rees January 13 Barbara Buxbaum Caroline Fischer Paulette Havolivitz Sandra Smith January 14 Lisa Connor Diana Hartman Mary Herzog Dorothy POertner January 15 Marlene Kliment Marilyn Sontag Debra Weller January 16 Laurie Sickinger January 17 Liz Foster Ilene Henry Kay Olker

January 18 Annette Kittleson Toni Pontar Dorothy Schnell Betty Vogel January 19 John Andrew Diane Margolis William Pike Jim Van Sleet Janice Wagner January 20 Pat Cavanaugh Mary Kiphart Cindy Novak Nancy Slaby January 21 Gary Brault Rosie Bugs Donald Carbon Joan Ericson Arlene Mauer January 22 Linda Dobinski January 23 Joann Hanson Russell Mraz John Slominski Jay Wilson January 24 Carol Brunner Lorane Krizizke Keith Rowe

January 25 James Zinkel January 26 Shirley Hagenow January 27 Ruth Fricke Gary Novak January 28 Rosalie Kutz Carole Smith January 29 Zeny Feldt Mary Graczyk Blanche Larzelere Rose Marie Malick Ellen Reilly Paul Stangel Michael Strauss Mary Surfus Anna May Troullier January 30 Joyce Deeley Mary Mahnke January 31 Nick Andrew Corinne Brennan Dorothy Kochan Ralph Kracht John Woodcock Gail Zaidel

Is your name missing from this list? Your membership may not be active. Please give us a call to find out! Also if someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name shouldn't be on here please let us know. THANK YOU!

Join us for Birthday Bingo on Monday, January 30th at 1pm. To those celebrating a birthday this month, bring a cake to share and you will receive two free Bingo cards to play. Cards are $0.50 each (max of 4 cards per person). All money taken in is given out as prizes! Birthday Bingo is held the last Monday of each month at 1pm.

22 Ingredients 7 cups apple cider 1/3 cup brown sugar 4 cinnamon sticks 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 tablespoon lemon zest Optionalâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1 1/2 cups dark rum 1/2 cup butterscotch schnapps

Directions 1. Combine the cider and brown sugar in a saucepan. Wrap the cinnamon sticks, allspice, cloves, and lemon zest in cheesecloth and add to the cider mixture; bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Remove the spice bundle. Serve warm in mugs.

Optional: After removing the spice bundle stir in the rum and butterscotch schnapps. **

Ingredients 4 2 2 1

cups chicken broth cups water cooked, boneless chicken breasts, shredded (4.5oz) package quick cooking long grain and wild rice w/ seasoning packet 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter 2 cups heavy cream

Directions 1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine broth, water and chicken.

2. Bring just to boiling, then stir in rice, reserving seasoning packet. Cover and remove from heat.

3. In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper and flour. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in contents of seasoning packet until mixture is bubbly. Reduce heat to low, then stir in flour mixture by tablespoons, to form a roux. Whisk in cream, a little at a time, until fully incorporated and smooth. Cook until thickened, 5 minutes.

4. Stir cream mixture into broth and rice. Cook over medium heat until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.

23 Dorothy Eichorst Ernest Ruffell Robert Schaus

Kenneth Leibman Patricia Nickels Robert & Anne Schaus

The Lakeshore Red Hatters meet every 2nd Friday of the month at the Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. All ladies are welcome.

The Christmas party was fun and the food delicious. I hope every one enjoyed it. I want to apologize for not mentioning the November program in last months Chit Chat Rogene Moore and Virginia Temme showed us how the southern ladies got dressed during the Civil War, when they went to a ball. It was very educational and interesting.

The December birthdays were Dorothy Baker, Shirley Oswald and Diane Cisler. The hostesses for January are Joni Ericson, Berdeva Fischer and Ann Luckow. The Program is Peters Pantry and everyone is asked to bring an item of non perishable food.

A new member, Lily Groechel, is weaving red glitter scarves. There is an example in the gift shop. Lily will have one at the January tea. Lily will take orders for them, if you want them at the January Tea. All proceeds go to the Senior Center.

At the January tea, Audrey will be collecting dues. They are $5. If you can’t come to the January tea, call Audrey at 973-9516, if you still want to be a member. This way we will know how many members we have. Thank you. We will also be discussing the reimbursement of $7 to the hostesses. Some want the money and others don’t.

Funny BoneTickler A Red Hat lady was talking to her best friend, another Red Hat Lady, “I don’t want to brag or anything, but I can still fit into the earrings I wore on my wedding day.”

Have a great Red Hat Day,

Terry Prigge

Tuesday, January 17 @ 1pm Tom Hanks stars in this portrait of airline pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, which depicts his successful emergency landing of an Airbus A320 on the Hudson River in January 2009. In the aftermath of this unprecedented and heroic feat, the traumatized pilot must endure second-guessing by investigators, the weight of sudden fame, and his own doubts about his actions that fateful day. Directed by Clint Eastwood.

PG-13 1 Hour 36 Minutes

Free for members | $1 for guests/nonmembers

Thank you to HomeCare Health for providing refreshments during the movie!

Manitowoc Senior Center Entertainment Group Schedule The following groups entertain at area assisted living and nursing homes each month. You are invited to join them for their performances at any of the locations. For more information about the groups, call Penny or Melissa at 686-3060.

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EZ Does It Young at Heart Caring Bingo Silver Memories Red Hats

St. Mary’s Laurel Grove Riverwood Place Health & Rehab River’s Bend

Golden K Kiwanis Club Speakers January 3rd @ 9am Kevin Diedrich Badger Engineer January 10th @ 9am Amy Wergin County Health Manager January 17th @ 9am Dan Diedrich Wisconsin State Trooper January 24th @ 9am Jim Van Sleet Honor Flight Participant

Save Your Tabs For H A B I T A T

For more info: 901-8652 Visitors Welcome.

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HANDS CONTEST We have hidden our Senior Center Hands Logo somewhere in this newsletter. If you have the patience to hunt for it and are lucky enough to find it, fill out an entry form at the front counter and hand it in. We will have a random drawing of all the correct entries on the third Friday of the month to win a Gift Certificate for McDonalds, the sponsor for this month’s contest. Good Luck!

[Last Month’s Logo was located on page 24 in the Group Schedule picture.]

CONGRATULATIONS to last month’s Winner: Laural Jaecks!

One entry per person, per month, please.