JANUARY 2017,Vol.34 No.1
Mission Statement We are dedicated to the enrichment of the lives of older adults and their families by providing diverse programs, social services and volunteer opportunities.
WELCOME 2017
We will be closed for Staff Holiday on Monday January 2, 2017 and Monday January 16, 2017 Best Wishes for 2017! Our staff would like to wish you a healthy and happy new year! We also thank you for all your support in 2016. You are a vital part to our success as a Senior Center. All the ways that people contribute to the Center are important, whether you participate in activities, volunteer, make donations or tell your friends and neighbors about our wonderful Senior Center. These are all reasons for a great 2016 for the Stoughton Area Senior Center. We ask that you keep up the good work! We sadly say good-bye and good luck to several of our employees. Lisa Hanson and JoAnn Seymour are retiring in 2016. I would like to thank them for all their hard work and dedication and wish them the very best! So we will be seeing some new faces to our staff in 2017, please make them feel welcome and introduce yourselves. If you have any suggestions for programs or services in 2017, please contact me at the Senior Center. Happy New Year! Cindy McGlynn-Center Director 248 W. M AIN S T • S TOUGHTON W ISCONSIN 53589 • 608-873-8585 • www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior
Services:
Stoughton Area Senior Center
Case Management
Blood Pressure Readings
Stoughton, Towns of Albion & Dunkirk The Case Management program links older adults with services available to help them remain as independent as possible in their own homes and community. Our Senior Center’s case managers are devoted to coordinating, evaluating and advocating for such services to meet each individual’s needs and preferences. Call 873-8585 to schedule an appointment. If you live in Dunn, Pleasant Springs or Rutland case management services are provided by the McFarland Senior Outreach, (608) 838-7117.
No appointments needed-Last Thursday of the month 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM-Check calendar.
Transportation: General FDS Enterp. City Cab/Lift Equipped Van Contact: 873-7233 RSVP Driver Program Contact: Richard Hoffman 873-6112, 9AM-4PM Donation-based transportation for medical appointments; new riders are to call ASAP with qualifying information for approval. 48-hour advance notice is required. Rides are based on driver availability and not guaranteed. RSVP makes every effort to accommodate requests and values our rider cooperation.
Meal Site & Shopping Transit Solutions Inc./Lift Equipped Van Call 873-8585 to make a reservation: • Stoughton Area Senior Center Meal Site Ride to noon lunch, Monday - Friday Donation $.50 each way or $1 round trip. • Tuesday thru Friday Grocery Shopping Ride to Pick ’n Save/Walmart in Stoughton Time: 10:30 AM or 11:30 AM; Donation $2.00 round trip. No one will be denied rides to the meal site or to the grocery store based on their ability to donate. • Mall Shopping, 2nd & 4th Fridays $3.00 Trips rotate between various malls in Madison: See Activity Calendar for monthly locations. Time: 9:30 AM home pick up; 1:15 PM return.
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Equipment Loan Closet Equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers and other items may be checked out on a short-term basis to those residing in our case management service area (Stoughton, Town of Albion and Town of Dunkirk). Call or stop in for details. Monetary donations accepted.
Nutrition Programs Meals are served at the Center or delivered to homebound individuals every weekday. Please see page 14 & 15 for details on the nutrition meal site and home delivered meals service.
Veterans Assistance A representative is available for appointments. Please call (608) 266-4158 to schedule an appointment.
Foot Care Clinic 3rd Monday, 12:30 - 3:30 PM 4th Tuesday, 8:30 AM -11:30 AM Call 873-8585 for an appointment. Cost $20. For Diabetic Foot Care Appointments: $30 Check Calendar for exact dates.
Attorney Hours 3rd Monday of the month at the Senior Center Contact: 608-662-0440, edc@dfgrams.com As a service to the Community, Local Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney, Eric Christoffersen will not charge you for meeting with him at the Senior Center. If additional work is required on your matter, you may be offered to retain his law firm (for a fee). Check calendar for exact dates.
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On GoingClasses/Groups: Senior Center Please see the Activity Calendar on page 13 for exact dates and times of the following programs. You may call the Senior Center Receptionist at (608) 873-8585 for further information.
Fitness & Wellness Chair Exercise, $2/class Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 AM Massage 3rd Tuesday Appts. 10AM-12PM Prices: $20 for 15 minutes and $35 for 30 minutes Healing Touch Tuesdays –Check the Calendar 12-4 PM, FREE Line Dancing Free, Tuesdays, 2:30 PM Check Calendar Ping Pong Free Mondays 3:00 PM Doubles: Wednesday 3:00 PM Singles: Friday 10:30 AM
Reflexology Check Calendar Appts. 1:00 –4 PM $25 /30 Mins. $45/60 Mins. Tai Chi $7/class, Mon. 10:30 AM Tai Chi –Advanced $10/class. Mon.1:00 PM Wii Bowling & League Free Mondays & Fridays 10AM Qi Gong If interested in this class in January 2017 please call the front desk 873-8585 Zumba Wed. 5PM $5.00 per class, Main Level
Handiwork, Free Mon., 1:00 - 3:30 PM Bring your current handiwork project & join the conversation. Norwegian Language Class Wed., 9:00 - 11:00 AM No registration needed $10/class New students welcome!
Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM Bunco, $1.00 First Tues. of the month Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Old National Bank Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:00 PM Dime Jingle 2nd Wed. 1 PM Euchre 4th Saturday, 7:00 PM
Classes & Skill Development Computer/Tech Help Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 AM or by appointment, morning or afternoon. Come with your computer or tech questions. We have 4 computers, 3 iPads & WiFi.
Social & Recreation
Rosemaling Class New Class in Spring 2017 Rosemaling Group, Free Wed., 9:15AM Wood Carving Thru Madison College Thur., 8:00 - 12:00 PM Wood Shop Free — Daily Must take a safety course to use the shop. Creative Writing Class Free Last Tues. of month at 1:00 PM
Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:00PM Bring a “White Elephant” prize Ping Pong, Free Monday 3:00 PM Doubles: Wed. 3:00 Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM Pool Tables Free/Daily Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Train Dominoes, Free Thursday 1:00 PM
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News: Case Management Information GET REPLACEMENT SOCIAL SECURITY TAX FORMS ONLINE WITH EASE
SENIORS AND WINTER HYDRATION
By Rhonda Whitenack & Jim Czechowicz (Social Security in Bloomington/St Paul)
By Gwinnett Medical Center
It’s that time of year again. Preparing for tax season can seem overwhelming. Some forms and paperwork might be difficult to track down. If you misplaced your Benefits Statement or haven’t received it by the end of January, we’ve made it easy for you to go online to request a replacement with my Social Security. SSA-1099, also called a Benefit Statement, is a tax form Social Security mails each year in January to the more than 60 million people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits received from Social Security in the previous year so people know how much Social Security income to report to the IRS on their tax return. For noncitizens who live outside of the United States and received or repaid Social Security benefits last year, we’ll send form SSA-1042S instead. The forms SSA-1099 and SSA-1042S are not available for people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you currently live in the United States and need a replacement form SSA-1099, we have a way for you to get a replacement quickly and easily. Go online and request a replacement form with a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. Online replacement forms are available beginning February 1, 2017. Every working person in the U.S. should create a my Social Security account. The secure and personalized features of my Social Security are invaluable in securing a comfortable retirement — for today and tomorrow. 4
We are often told we should drink more water, and guidelines for athletes talk about specific amounts, timing and strategies for hydration, but how much water do we actually need? “When it comes to drinking water,” says Kevin Johnson, MD, medical director of Strickland Family Medicine Center, “I recommend that adults drink at least 64 ounces each day. For children and teens, take their weight in pounds, cut that number in half, and that’s the number of ounces they need for good hydration.” For the elderly, staying hydrated is especially important. Gwinnett Medical Group Geriatrician Stephanie Garrett, MD, urges the elderly to pay special attention to hydration. “According to the American Geriatrics Society, dehydration is the most common fluid or electrolyte disturbance in the elderly,” she says. “This is often due to a decreased thirst or from eating and drinking less at meals.” Dehydration is a major cause for hospitalization in people over age 65, Even if it’s not hot outside, the low humidity of winter’s indoor heating can dehydrate an elderly person faster than expected. As always, consult with your doctor regarding your body and hydration.
Case Managers schedules do vary at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. Please call ahead to schedule appointments, 873-8585.
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News: Case Management Information A special THANK YOU to our volunteer Linda Schmidt who helped our Case Managers though the Medicare D annual open enrollment.
2017 SOCIAL SECURITY CHANGES Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2014 through the third quarter of 2016, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries will receive a 0.3 percent COLA for 2017. This means a retired worker who currently receives the average $1,350 per month benefit will see only $4 more per month from the COLA increase. The slight increase in Social Security income means that the maximum monthly Social Security benefit at full retirement age next year will be $2,687 per month.
Please see our Stoughton Area Guide for Senior Services available at the Senior Center or on our website at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior, for a more complete list of the following services: Food Pantry • Medical • Housing Financial • Mental Health Home Health • Respite Fitness/Wellness • Care Facilities
WHAT IS A SNOW EMERGENCY? What exactly does that all mean? Basically it means that when the city is expecting three (3) or more inches of snow to fall or three (3) or more inches have fallen, the Stoughton Director of Public Works will declare a snow emergency. During a snow emergency you are only able to park on the odd side of the street when the date is an odd number (The date as of Midnight!) and on the even side of the street on an even date. The side of the street is based off of the house numbers. The timing of the parking restriction is from Midnight to 8am for three (3) consecutive sessions unless the emergency is extended or cancelled. How can I find out that a snow emergency has been declared? Here are the ways to find out: 1.Visit the City of Stoughton website at http://www.cityofstoughton.com 2. Sign up to get e-mails from the city website 3. Tune to Stoughton's WSTO TV on Charter Cable Channel 981 4. Check out the WSTO TV Facebook Page 5. Call the Police Department Non Emergency Number at 608-873-3374 6. Listen to the local TV or radio stations
For further assistance, please call the Senior Center (608) 873-8585
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News: COA & Community Information Home Energy Assistance
Commission on Aging No meeting was held in December. Committees are reviewing issues raised from this year’s strategic planning process and creating action plans to reach our goals. Some of our goals are to better market, evaluate, and fund our services; as well as to attract and utilize our current and potential volunteers and participants.
Schedule an appointment with Energy Services, Inc. at (608) 333-0333. For all other questions call 608-267-8601. They will hold office hours at the Stoughton Area Senior Center on the following dates: Wed. Jan. 11 & Thurs. Feb. 9 from 9am4pm. Appointments required.
Want to help? Please contact Cindy, Hollee, or a COA member listed on the back of this newsletter.
Next meeting: January 3, 11:00 AM Stoughton Area Senior Center 248 W Main St. Stoughton See the City website for past meeting notes.
Book Discussion at the Senior Center Wed. January 25, 1:00 PM Read and discuss The Arrival by Shaun Tan. Join us for an afternoon of lively discussion with support from the Stoughton Library staff every 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM. For questions, please call 873-6281. FRIENDSHIP FUND FOR ACTIVITIES AT THE SENIOR CENTER
If you are in need of financial assistance to participate in activities at the Senior Center, there is a fund available to help you. If you would also like to donate to this fund , we welcome your donations. For more information please contact 873-8585. 6
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Concerned & Caring: Am I a caregiver? Thurs., Jan. 12, 2:00 PM Is your loved one showing signs of forgetfulness? Is it causing stress in your relationships? Do you fear telling your family and friends? Are you having trouble with finding balance? Do you have a plan for if something changes? You are not alone. Attend this confidential group for a safe place to take a break, and to talk through your challenges with others.
Exercise & Movement with Parkinson’s Wed., Jan. 25, 1:30 PM Yahara Room, Downstairs The remarkable benefits that physical activity can have especially for people with Parkinson’s disease has been shown over and over again. Performing exercises daily that are specific to Parkinson’s disease symptoms can help slow the progression of symptoms. Group sessions and getting to know other people with similar difficulties with movement help motivate. Come join Emily Devine, Stoughton Hospital Physical Therapist and Certified PWR Instructor to learn more about how exercise can help you.
Area Support Groups Breast Cancer Support
Multiple Sclerosis Group
For individual support please call Judy at 608-770-7829 at Stoughton Hospital.
2nd Tuesday, 10:00-11:30 AM Stoughton Area Senior Center Mandt Room Contact: 873-8585
Crohn’s, Colitis & IBD 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM Stoughton Hospital Board Room. For questions call Marilyn at 873-7928
Older Adult Alcoholics Anonymous To meet with a counselor in Stoughton call Earl German 698-0419 or Tuesdays 2 PM
Concerned & Caring Support Group
Parkinson Group
2nd Thursday, 2:00-3:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: 873-8585
4th Wednesday, 1:30-3PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Yahara Room in January Contact: 873-8585
Diabetes Support Group
Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
2nd Monday, 6 PM in the Stoughton Hospital Board Room. Contact Deb at 608628-6500 for more information
DHSODHH@wisonsin.gov (855) 359-5252
Grandparents Raising Relative’s Children 2nd Sat., 10:00 AM -12:00 PM The Rainbow Project Office 831 E. Washington Av. Madison Child care & transportation available to those in need. Contact: Ethel Dunn, 238-8751
Grief Support Group 3rd Wednesday, 2:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Mandt Room Contact: 873-8585
Low Vision Support 3rd Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: 873-8585
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Adriana Jaramillo DDS For A Lifetime of Dental Health
(608) 873.6464 www.ajarmillodds.com 1200 Nygaard Street, Suite 101 Stoughton, WI 53589
RHD Plumbing Inc.
873-8903 MP# 7172
McCARTHY NURSING HOME “Serving the Developmentally Disabled for Over Thirty Years”
Peter VanDoren to place an ad today! PVanDoren@4LPi.com or (800) 950-9952 x2572
124 S. Monroe 873-7462
• Frame & Unibody Repair • Insurance Work • Show Quality Paint Jobs • Expert Color Matching • Fiberglass Repair • Glasurit Paint For computerized estimates on all makes & models
608-877-1907 140 West Street • Jeff Gassen
Beautiful and Spacious 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Available for those age 55+
Amenities: Free Heat, Storage, Parking, A/C & Dishwasher Included, Same Floor Laundry, Pets Welcome - Some Restrictions Apply Community Room and Resident Activities
608-838-6515 4809 Dale Street, McFarland, WI 53558 • One Bedroom $750.00, Two Bedroom $885.00 Income restrictions may apply. Professionally managed by Oakbrook Corporation
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Thomas M. Fendrick, Financial Advisor 1609 Hwy 51/138, Ste. 102 Stoughton, WI 53589 Bus. 608-873-8502 TF Fax 877-222-4313 TF. 888-873-8550 www.edwardjones.com
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com
Stoughton Area Senior Center, Stoughton, WI.
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Happy Nail Mon-Fri 9am-7pm • Sat 9am-5pm
Sun by Appointment
Get Better, Get Home!
916 Nygaard Lane 873-6635
LIFE CELEBRATION CENTERS
Comprehensive Services: • Focused rehabilitation: Physical, speech, occupational therapy • Medicare/Medicaid certified • 24-Hour skilled nursing care • Person-centered dining • Safe memory care area
Jackson St. & Hwy 51
877-1059
(608) 873-4590 Funeral Directors: Peter Gunderson Dale Holzhuter Mike Smits Mark Linder Dave Gove Assistants: Sara Paton Martha Paton Paul Selbo Skyler Gunderson Beau Cornell
(608) 873-6448
Park Vernon Apartments Elderly (62 years or Better) and Disabled Affordable Housing Pay only 30% of your income when rent-assistance is available
Wisconsin Management Co. A Better Way...Of Living
Walk-ins Welcome
www.gundersonfh.com
800-346-8581 Diaz Roofing Company, L.L.C. Bill & Sherry Cress, Matt Cress, Bill Clark, Jessica Dosch Pharo Connie Bakken - Attendant Locally Owned & Managed
12 Garfield St., Edgerton 608-209-5099 or
608-209-5355 10 Years of Experience
www.CressFuneralService.com Corner of Page & Prospect
873-9244
THOR J. ANDERSON, DDS
1520 Vernon Street Stoughton
• FLAT ROOFS • SHINGLING • TEAR-OFFS • CLEANUP
• NEW CONSTRUCTION • REMODELING
608.873.7277
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
www.yaharadental.com
LICENSED & INSURED
METZLER ROOFING 1025 Ridgewood Dr Stoughton, WI 53589 873-0736 Cell 279-3569
A DIVISION OF MOYER’S INC.
(608) 873-9490 David W. Nelson www.dwnelsonconcrete.com
• Near Stoughton Senior Center • Older adults 62+ and disabled persons • 1 & 2 bedroom apartments
GREENSPIRE APARTMENTS 924 Jackson St.
873-7855 This institution is an equal provider & employer
SHORTRIDGE LAW OFFICES, LLC
Caryl J. Shortridge Attorney at Law Kent Knutson & Phillip Knutson 873-8456 Jessica Knutson: 873-7131
Hanson Electronic LTD
Financial Advisors Member SIPC www.edwardjones.com
2384 Jackson St. Stoughton, WI 53589 Call 608-877-9548
Corporate/LLCs Selling/Buying Commercial Real Estate Estate Planning/Wills • Elder Law Estate and Trust Administration
Milton, Wisconsin 608-868-2311 www.shortridgelaw.com caryl@shortridgelaw.com
608.877.1227 Friendly Hometown Service
SERVICE & REPAIR 608-873-8800
1324 Hwy. 51-138
JONATHAN M. HAJNY ATTORNEY AT LAW Ph: 608/877-4081 FAX: (608) 205-6458 221 Kings Lynn Road Stoughton, WI 53589 hajnylaw@aol.com
Great Waterfront Dining Serving Lunch & Dinner Sunday Breakfast
Nightly Specials 3097 Sunnyside St. (608) 205-9300
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com
24-Hour Personalized Care Individualized Therapy Services 4502 Milwaukee 450 ee St Madison, WI
608-249-2137 608 137 Visit us at: www.karmenta.com
Wide variety of Home Health Equipment and Lift Chairs
873-3244
Stoughton Area Senior Center, Stoughton, WI.
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CenterEvents: Educational/Health Healing Touch Sessions
Massage Therapy Services
Tuesday, January 10 & 24, 12:00-4:00 PM Amber Maves, HTP-A will offer free energy healing therapy sessions. Healing Touch utilizes light or near body touch to clear, balance and energize our systems to promote health & healing for the mind, body and spirit. Sign up at our reception desk!
Tuesday, January 17, 10:00-12:00 PM Lisa Resch has returned to offering massages services to the Stoughton Senior Center. Massage will be offered in the annex, the office space next to the Senior Center. Sign up is required by calling 873-8585. Massage prices are: $35 for 30 minutes and $65 for 60 minutes. Chair Massage prices are: $1.00 per minute (15 minute minimum)
More about Facebook Thursday, January 12, 3:00 PM Joyce will be joining us again for a short review of Facebook basics, plus information about controlling Facebook notifications, cookies, ad settings, news feeds, tagging, and other features. Please sign up with reception.
Gardening Grandma’s Presentation Tuesday, January 17, 10:00 AM Join local gardener Valerie Vervoort to learn more about the wonderful volunteer program: Grandma’s Garden at Fox Prairie Elementary School in Stoughton. They are always looking for volunteers to help in this nurturing project.
Meet & Greet with Dr. Schwaab Tuesday, January 17, 3:00 PM Join Dr. Aaron Schwaab, General Surgeon from Stoughton Hospital, to learn about the various procedures he can now offer at Stoughton Hospital. Dr. Schwaab will highlight his background and answer questions you may have about his practice at Stoughton Hospital.
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Walking Program Does the weather have you cooped up inside? Try the indoor walking area at River Bluff School! It’s a safe and warm walking area available Monday—Friday from 5:00-7:00 PM from now until Stoughton School District’s Spring Break.
Free Dane County Library Service for the Homebound Dane County Library Outreach Service loans large print books and books on tape or DVD to homebound individuals who are unable to travel to the library. Anyone living in Dane County who lives outside the Madison City limits who has an ongoing physical condition that prevents them from coming to the library is eligible for this service. The library materials are sent postage free through the mail and may be returned the same way. To learn more about this free service, contact Outreach Librarian Mary Driscoll at 266-4419 or via email at dclout@scls.lib.wi.us.
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CenterEvents: Arts & Entertainment Friday Movie Friday, Jan. 6, 1:00 PM In the 1940s, New York socialite Florence Foster Jenkins (Meryl Streep) dreams of becoming a great opera singer. Unfortunately, her ambition far exceeds her talent. The voice Florence hears in her head is beautiful, but to everyone else it is quite lousy.
Classic Movie Friday Friday, Jan. 20, 1:00 PM Annie Get Your Gun Comedy film based loosely on the life of sharpshooter Annie Oakley and her rival Frank Butler.
Local Musical Entertainment Wed., January 4, 1:00 PM Join local Stoughton musicians Elaine & Ron Vesterdahl. Enjoy listening to this duo as they play and sing old time favorite songs.
Intermediate Watercolor Class Tuesdays, January 3, 10, 17 & 24 6:00-7:30 PM In this class we will be advancing our basic skills, color theory, and working on more involved projects. This class is for students who have had some experience with watercolor or have taken Intro to Watercolor. The cost is $50. Sign up by December 30 or call 873-8585.
Stoughton High School Music Performance
Stoughton Senior Center Fireside Trip on April 20, 2017 South Pacific
Wednesday, January 25, 3:00 PM Stoughton High School's Heartstrings program is a collaboration of music students who want to create connections in the community through small group performances. This show's theme is What's on TV? Pieces include "Linus and Lucy" and a compilation of pieces from The Lion King. Get ready for some interactive fun with music!
For Information, Registration & Payment Call: Sugar River Senior Center P.O. Box 267, Belleville WI 53508 (608) 424-6007 Call early as spaces will fill up.
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CenterEvents: Month’s Highlights Travelogue Wednesday, January 11 3:00 PM This month David Sharpe will present: Treasures of Imperial Cities of Europe (Budapest, Vienna, Krakow and Prague).
Lunch Bunch at Sunrise Restaurant Friday, January 13, 11:00 AM Get out and meet new friends or come with a friend to Sunrise Restaurant in Stoughton. Call the Center to register 873-8585.
We are thankful to you, and for your donations! The following people and groups have made recent contributions. Thank you for choosing to donate to the Stoughton Area Senior Center! T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T
Archie & Patricia Christensen Faye Crawford Kendall and Marsha McBroom William & Mary Lou Gregory Reinders for Pamela Anderson Leach Anonymous Thomas & Carolyn Selsor Ruth Bogart Marilyn Vandrell Arlene Halsey Elaine Swenson Lila Gullixson Gayland Snorek Louise Ahn Genevieve Wilberg Robert and Mary Bennett Richard and Adelle Johnson
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Coffee with Mayor Donna Olson Friday, Jan. 13, 9:30 AM
Find out the latest information about our great city and ask questions you may have.
4-in-1 Winter Book Event Thursday January 26, 1:00 PM Do you enjoy northern Wisconsin ? Are you, or someone you care about, a military veteran? Have you ever wondered what Jews & Judaism have done for the rest of us who are not Jewish? Is the Native American protest in North Dakota merely a current event or is it rooted in a tragic history? If you find any of these questions interesting, we invite you to the 4-in-1 Winter Book Event. We present four books and their authors that provide answers to these questions: The Cabin by Steve Fortney, Destiny of Memories by David Ramati, God’s Chosen: Renaissance by David Ramati and Marshall Onellion and Ghosts Dancing by Steve Fortney. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Computer, Phone, and Tablet Maintenance & Safe Browsing Thurs., January 26, 3:00 PM Joyce will provide information about keeping operations and apps up to date, choosing and installing reliable apps, avoiding insecure web pages, web browsing with encryption, blocking ads, reducing data charges, and using private accounts. Please sign up with reception.
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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities MONDAY
TUESDAY
Staff Holiday
3 9:00 Computer Help 11:00 COA Meeting 1:00 Bunco NO Line Dancing 6pm Watercolor Class
4 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Music Entertainment 3:00 Ping Pong
5 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Reflexology 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead
6 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie
9 Foot Care in PM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Wii Bowling NO Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong
10 9:00 Computer Help 10 MS Support Grp 12-4 Healing Touch NO Line Dancing 6pm Watercolor Class
11 Energy Services 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Dime Jingle 3:00 Travelogue 3:00 Ping Pong 5:00 Zumba
12 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead 2:00 Concerned & Caring Group (dementia support) 3:00 Facebook Pres.
13 Shop at West Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Coffee w/ Mayor 11:00 Lunch Bunch 10:00 Chess 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong
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17 9:00 Computer Help 10 Garden Gramma Presentation 10-12 Massage 2:30 Line Dancing 3:00 Meet the Doc 6 Watercolor Class
18 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 2:00 Grief Support Group 3:00 Ping Pong 5:00 Zumba
19 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Low Vision Grp. 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead
20 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess Off-site Wii Bowling Tournament Today 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Classic Movie 1:00 PD Exercise
23 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 Reflexology 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong Attorney Hours in PM
24 Foot Care in AM 9:00 Computer Help 12-4 Healing Touch 1:00 Over the Hill Bingo NO Line Dancing 6pm Watercolor Class
25 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Book Group 1:30 Parkinson Grp. 3:00 Ping Pong 3 SHS Music Perf 5:00 Zumba
26 8:00 Woodcarving 9-12 Blood Press. Ck 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 4 n1 Book Event 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead 3:00 Tech Help Talk
27 Shop at Target/East 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:00 Wii Bowl 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise
30 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong
31 9:00 Computer Help 1:00 Writing Group 2:30 Line Dancing
Staff Holiday
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
JAN. 2017
Saturday Mornings Opened By Volunteers 9 AM to 11AM
FRIDAY
Saturday Euchre January 28 Doors Open 7 PM
New Players Welcome!
Lisa’s Last
Kitchen Corner
As 2016 comes to a close so does my career as Nutrition Coordinator at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. After 20 years of having the privilege to work with the best co-workers and volunteers anyone could have wished for it is time for me to retire. As I look forward to the next phase of my life I can't help but to reminisce about the wonderful people I have met along the way. Each and every one of you hold a special place in my heart. I have requested that there will not be a retirement party in my honor as this is not a goodbye but rather a so long, see you later. I plan on volunteering and being able to participate in activities that this awesome senior center has to offer. Thanks again for the fond memories that I will cherish forever . Happy 2017 to all.
Lisa
Senior Center Nutrition Program: Meals are provided by Dane County through Consolidated Food Services. They are packed, delivered and served by Senior Center staff and volunteers. If you are a vegetarian or have special dietary needs, please talk with staff regarding your meal options. Home Delivered Meals: Meal delivery is available to homebound older adults in the Stoughton Area School District in Dane County every weekday. The Home Delivered Meal menu for the month is on the following page. Nutrition Site: The Senior Center serves lunch every weekday at 12:00 PM. The Nutrition Site offers meals from the menus on p.15, (Note additional meal choice of a salad available on Thursdays). Page 2 for transportation info. Cost of Meals: Individuals 60 or older pay by donation. Suggested donation is $4.00. Individuals under the age of 60 must pay the total cost: Site: $7.50 Delivered Meal: $7.75. Please be reminded that, cancellations and/ or reservations should be made by 1:00 PM the previous working day. Any cancellations made on the day of, are still subject to payment to the county. Thank you.
Best Hot Chocolate Recipe Bon Appetit December 2015
DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER: NO MEALS WILL BE SERVED WHEN STOUGHTON SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW OR OTHER DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS.
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Bring ¾ cup water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder until no lumps remain, then add 3 Cups whole milk and return to a simmer. Whisk in 6 oz. finely chopped semi sweet chocolate and 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar and cook, whisking frequently, until mixture is smooth and creamy and chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Divide hot chocolate among mugs. Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.
S TOUGHTON A REA S ENIOR C ENTER • 248 W. Main St., Stoughton WI 53589 • 873-8585
Stoughton Area Senior Center
JAN. 2016 MENU
All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES MONDAY
2 Closed Staff Holiday
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Sloppy Joe on Bun Peas & Carrots Tropical Fruit Salad Carnival Cookie
Ham Slice Saucy Sweet Potatoes California Blend Fresh Fruit Dinner Roll/Butter Frosted Cake
Chicken-Ala-King Biscuit Brussel Sprout Apricots Half Lemon Bar
Meat Sauce over W.W. Spaghetti Parmesan Cheese Turnips Diced/Greens Cinn. Applesauce Garlic Bread Sugar Cookie
V.O: Veggie Sloppy Joe
VO-Veggie Ala-King
VO: Vegetarian Burger
VO: Veggie Spaghetti Sauce
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Chicken Alfredo over W.W. Fettucine Garden Blend Pineapple/Mand. Orange Mix Bread Stick Vanilla Ice Cream
Chili Crackers Tossed Greens Tomato Wedge’s & Dressing Fruit Cocktail Key Lime Tart
Pork Cutlet w/ Mushroom Gravy Mashed Potato Oriental Blend Sliced Pears Enriched Bread/Butter Vanilla Pudding
Swiss Burger on Bun Onion Slice & Tomato Slice Baked Beans Fruit Cup Ketchup /Mustard Brownies
Pepper Steak w/ Onions Brown Rice Broccoli Flowerets W.W. Bread/Butter Fruit Cocktail in Jell-O w/Topping
V.O. Veggie Alfredo
VO: Veggie Chili
V.O: Baked Pot w/Veggie Cheese Sauce
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Beef Stew Biscuit/Marg. Sliced Pear’s Blueberry Pie
Chicken & Dumplings Carrots #6 Tropical Fruit Salad Enriched Bread/Butter Sugar Cookie
Hearty Bean Soup Chicken Salad on W.W Bread w/Lettuce Tomato Juice Fruit Cocktail Chocolate Chip Cookie
Swedish Meatballs Mashed Potatoes Green Beans with Almonds Peaches Rye Bread/Butter Ice Cream
Closed Staff Holiday
VO: Vegetarian Stew
VO: Hummus Wrap w/ Tomato, Cucumbers & Leaf Lettuce
VO: Mediterranean Burger
VO: Veggie Pepper Mixture
VO: Egg Salad Sandwich
VO: Vegetarian Meatballs
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Salisbury Steak in Gravy Boiled Red Potatoes Broccoli Flowerets Pear Half Dinner Roll/Butter Key Lime Tart
Philly Cheese Sandwich Four Bean Salad Banana Pumpkin Bar
Baked Chicken Potato Salad Spinach Fresh Apple Enriched Bread/Butter Chocolate Ice Cream
Potato Crusted Fish on Bun w/Shredded Lettuce/Tartar Sauce Carrots Pea Salad Fresh Fruit Apple Pie
Turkey Roast w/Gravy Yams Capri Blend W.W. Bread/Butter Strawberry Shortcake w/Topping
VO: Wrap w/Cucumbers, Tomato, & Cheese
VO-Veggie Noodle Cass.
VO: Morningstar Veggie Burger on Bun
V.O. Black Bean Burger
V.O: Cheese Sandwich Sub.
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Scalloped Potatoes W/ Ham Dice Turnips/Greens Apricots Half Enriched Bread/Butter Vanilla Ice Cream
Roast Beef w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes California Blend Sliced Peaches W.W. Bread/Butter Brownies
For all lunch reservations please call 873-8585 by noon the prior day before.
VO: Scalloped Potato Casserole
VO: Vegetarian Meatballs in Gravy
VO/Vegetarian Option
S TOUGHTON A REA S ENIOR C ENTER • 248 W. Main St., Stoughton WI 53589
Thursdays: Salad Day at the Center · Jan 5: Garden · Jan 12: Chix Ranch · Jan.19: Chef’s · Jan 26: Taco
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Yahara Senior News 248 West Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-8585 Fax # 608-873-8162 www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior/ Yahara Senior News is published once a month by the Stoughton Area Senior Center. The Stoughton Area Senior Center, a non-profit agency, coordinates, develops, supports and monitors programs and services for persons over 55 years of age. This newsletter is published for the purpose of educating the older adults and their families. The service area is the City of Stoughton and the Towns of Albion, Dunkirk, Dunn, Pleasant Springs and Rutland. If you wish to have this newsletter mailed to you, the cost is $9.00 per year. Call 873-8585.
Senior Center Staff
Commission On Aging
Cindy McGlynn—Director Hollee Camacho—Assistant Director Jean Truss—Case Manager– Stoughton Kelly Janda—Case Manager-Stoughton In transition—Case Manager Stoughton In transition—Nutrition Coordinator Kristin Ott—Receptionist /Office Assistant (M-Th ) Tricia Nicoll—Volunteer/Program Coordinator (Hours Vary)
All COA Meetings Are Open To Public
Township Case Managers Albion & Dunkirk Cell Number 608-335-6677 Office At The Stoughton Senior Center Pleasant Springs, Rutland and McFarland 838-7117 Lauren Kelly, McFarland Outreach Dunn, Cambridge & Christiana 838-7117 Sara Sprang, McFarland Outreach Appointments can be made for home visits, or at the Stoughton and McFarland Outreach offices.
Open Position—Town of Pleasant Springs ....................... Bob Barnett—City of Stoughton ....................... 873-5527 Dennis Kittleson—City Council Rep ............... 873-6677 Rosalind Gausman—Town of Dunn ............... 835-3077 Lou Havlik—City of Stoughton ......................... 873-4915 Nancy Hoffman—City of Stoughton ................ 219-4325 Ron Jensen—Town of Albion. .......................... 228-5963 Don Mix—City of Stoughton ............................. 873-3637 Mary Onsager—School District Rep ................ 873-3999 Jeanne Schwass-Long—Town of Dunkirk ........ 873-9227 David Sharpe—City of Stoughton ..................... 877-8724 Charlotte Snow—City of Stoughton ................. 205-1281 Open Position—Town of Rutland .....................................