OCTOBER 2016,Vol.33 No.10
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.
Flu Shot Clinic Friday, October 7 8:30 AM -11:30 AM Music Appreciation Information See Page 11
Senior Center Fund Raising The Stoughton Area Senior Center is required to fund raise $29,500 per year to help with our operating costs. We are currently about half way there for 2016. Please consider donating to the Senior Center. Any donation amount is appreciated. All donations are tax-deductible, please indicate if you would like a receipt sent. Staff thank you for your support! congratulations
to Stoughton’s Senior Center Director, Cindy McGlynn, as she is the recipient of this years Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers Professional Excellence Award. The Professional Excellence Award is awarded for outstanding service performance, professional accomplishments and job performance, service to the aging profession, involvement in WASC and leadership in the local community. Congratulations Cindy! 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
Equipment Loan Closet
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.
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.
Transportation: General
Veterans Assistance
FDS Enterp. City Cab/Lift Equipped Van Contact: 873-7233 RSVP Driver Program Donation-based transportation for medical appointments; first time users please call ASAP with appt. information. Rides are based on driver availability. Call: Richard Hoffman 873-6112 between the hours of 9AM and 4PM
Nutrition Programs Meals are served at the Center or delivered to homebound individuals every weekday. Please see page 5 for details on the nutrition meal site and home delivered meals service.
A representative is available for appointments. Please call (608) 266-4158 to schedule an appointment.
Experience Works Unemployed individuals 55 and over with low income who are seeking employment or job training. Call 608-646-0409 for information.
Meal Site & Shopping
Foot Care Clinic
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.
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
Blood Pressure Readings No appointments needed-Last Thursday of the month 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM-Check calendar. 2
Attorney Hours at the Senior Center Local Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney, Eric Christoffersen, assists older local clients. As a service to the Stoughton Community, Attorney Christoffersen will not charge you for meeting with him at the Stoughton Senior Center. You may be offered the option of retaining his law firm (for a fee) if additional work is required on your matter. Phone: 608-662-0440 Email: edc@dfgrams.com 3rd Monday of the month at the Senior Center
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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 Chair Massage Every third Tuesday of the month. Prices: $20 for 15 minutes and $35 for 30 minutes Line Dancing Join Us! Free Tuesdays 2:30 PM Ping Pong, Free Mondays 3:00 PM Doubles: Wednesday 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM Qi Gong Fridays 2:00 PM $30 per session
Reflexology 3rd Monday Appts. 1:00 –4 PM $25 /30 Mins. $45/60 Mins. Tai Chi $7/class, Mon. 10:30 AM Beginner Tai Chi $7/class ,Thurs. 10:30 AM Tai Chi –Advanced $10/class. Mon. & Th. 1:00 PM
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
UW Nutrition Education, Free Coming this Fall 11:30 AM
Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Milestone
Wii Bowling or League Free Main Floor– Mondays 10:00 AM
Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:00 PM
Zumba 5:00 PM Wednesdays $5.00 per class, Main Level
Dime Jingle 2nd Wed. 1 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
Euchre 4th Saturday, 7:00 PM Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:00PM Bring a “White Elephant” prize
Rosemaling Group, Free Wed., 9:15AM Norwegian Paint
Ping Pong, Free Monday 3:00 PM Doubles: Wed. 3:00 Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM
Wood Carving, Thru Madison College Thur., 8:00 - 12:00 PM
Pool Tables—Free/Daily
Wood Shop, Free Must take a safety course to use the shop. Creative Writing Class, Free Last Tues. of month at 1:00 PM
Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Train Dominoes, Free Thursday 1:00 PM
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News: Case Management Information Medicare Part D Annual Enrollment Period Each year from October 15 through December 7,there is an Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), also known as the Open Enrollment Period, for Medicare Beneficiaries to change their Part C and/or Part D plans.
The most effective way to choose a Part D plan is by going on the www.medicare.gov website and using the “plan finder” tool. The plan finder asks a person to enter his or her zip code, prescription medications, and preferred pharmacies. Based on this information, the plan finder will list the plans that would be most cost effective for that person. Unfortunately, research shows that fewer than 10% of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in the most cost-effective Part D plan. Name recognition or looking at a plan’s monthly premium alone are not good ways to choose a plan. If a person is unsure how to pick and evaluate a plan, the person can utilize the following resources:
During the AEP, a person can make any of the following changes: Join a Part D plan (if not already enrolled); Drop a Part D plan; Switch to a new Part D plan; Drop a Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare; Join a Medicare Advantage plan with or without drug coverage.
Changes made during the AEP will be effective on January 1, 2017. Even if Medicare beneficiaries are happy with their current Part D plan, they should still re-evaluate that drug plan to determine if it will best meet their needs for 2017. Because Part C and Part D plans are privatized, they are allowed to change the terms of coverage every year. New Part D plans become available, and some Part D plans stop offering coverage in the state. Even if a plan continues to offer coverage for the following year, its monthly premium, formulary, pharmacy network, deductible, and copay amounts could all change! It’s important that Medicare beneficiaries review their Annual Notice of Change (ANOC), which arrives in the mail on or before September 30th. This document notifies Medicare beneficiaries of the changes to their Part D plan that become effective January 1, 2017.
The Stoughton Area Senior Center offers City of Stoughton residents assistance with the Medicare Part D plan finder during the open enrollment periods of October 15 to December 7. If interested, please call 873-8585 to schedule an appointment.
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Local benefit specialist. Case manager or social worker. Board on Aging and Long-Term Care Part D helpline (ages 60+) at (855) 677-2783. Board on Aging and Long-Term Care Medigap helpline at (800) 242-1060. Disability Rights Wisconsin Part D helpline (ages 18-59) at 800-926-4862.
Reprinted with permission: GWAAR Legal Services Team
2016 Case Management Survey Dane County Department of Human Services will be administering the Case Management Satisfactory Survey again this year. Randomly selected seniors who received Case Management Services this year (Jan.-Aug. 2016) will be receiving a survey in the mail in early October. If you receive a survey, please take a few minutes to complete it and return the survey in the enclosed self-addressed, stamped envelope.
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News: Case Management Information Assessing Your Driving Skills Am I Still a Safe Driver? Statistics show that senior drivers are the safest drivers because they are experienced, knowledgeable and responsible. No matter what age, driving is a complex activity requiring a variety of high-level thinking skills as well as a certain degree of physical strength, flexibility and coordination. As we get older, we can experience decline in a number of areas that affect the ability to drive. Things to watch for include: reduced ability to quickly react, decreased vision capability and slower visual processing speed. It is important to take the responsibility of driving seriously and understand how changes in both mental and physical ability can affect driving. A person may be a great driver for many years until a medical condition or age related illness results in a loss of safe driving ability. No one should be expected to give up his or her driver license based solely on age. Driving is a privilege, and that privilege should be extended to anyone who is able to drive safely and responsibly. As a driver, you play an essential role in making that determination. Some indicators that your motor skills may be declining include: Other drivers honking or passing you frequently, even when traffic is slow moving You feeling nervous or anxious when approaching intersections Arriving at a destination and not remembering how you got there Dents and dings on your vehicle and you do not know how they got there Close calls and near-accidents on the road If you feel that it might be time to consider a change, there is help available. The Stoughton Senior Center will be hosting an AARP Safe
Driver’s course. (See page 10). You could also call the Wisconsin DOT Motor Vehicles Medical Review Unit at 608-266-2327 or go to their website www.wisconsindmv.org and search for “medical condition” or “senior drivers”. Other good websites include: www.aamva.org and www.aarp.org. Roadwise Review Online is a free screening tool developed by AAA to help seniors measure certain mental and physical abilities important for safe driving. Go to www.aaafoundation.org/ roadwise-review-online. Roadwise RX (www.roadwiserx.com) provides you with customized feedback on how your prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements and foods can affect safe driving plus much more information related to health, medication and driving. Always feel free to see a case manager at the Stoughton Senior Center to discuss options for alternative modes of transportation. Let’s stay safe out there!
Golden Pass for Seniors All seniors age 60 or older in the Stoughton Area School District are eligible for a Golden Pass from the school district. This pass will allow you to attend athletic games at the high school free of charge. (This does not include tournaments.) Please stop in at the Senior Center to get your Golden Pass. 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. For more information please contact 873-8585.
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News: COA & Community Information Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for September 6, 2016 Meetings are Open to the Public Director Comments · New countertops were installed. · The riverfront should be completed by early Oct. New rock and a new canoe rack will be installed and the blue dock will be removed. · Emphasized need for community members for our committees. An advertisement will be in the Hub, website and Facebook soon. Strategic Plan · Big thanks to Lou Havlik and Nan Hoffman for organizing the focus group responses and creating strategic issue statements and action plans. Staff are currently reviewing it. · COA members are asked to review it too and email their comments to Hollee. · A next draft is expected to be available for October’s meeting. Legislative Update · City Budget is moving along; the Senior Center is not submitting new items.
Next meeting: October 4, 11:00 AM, Stoughton Area Senior Center 248 W Main St. Stoughton See the City website for full meeting minutes.
Book Discussion at the Senior Center Wed. Oct. 26, 1:00 PM This month’s book is The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon. Join us for an afternoon of lively discussion with support from the Stoughton Library every 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM. For questions, please call 873-6281. 6
Learning from the Best Tuesday, October 4, 10:00 AM This presentation at the Stoughton Senior Center is in conjunction with the Stoughton Public Library. Journalist Mark Johnson received an English degree, rather than a journalism degree, from the University of Toronto and entered journalism through a series of small newspapers in the U.S. In this book he describes how he helped unravel the complex story of Nic Volker’s DNA sequencing. He’ll also discuss how he learned reporting. He taught himself by sending away for other reporters’ Pulitzer Prize winning stories, studying them and gradually learning the techniques for telling a complex tale so that readers will understand it. Mark will share his top writing tips. This is one program you don’t want to miss out on!
Lunch Bunch Group *NOTE DATE CHANGE * Friday, Oct.7, 11:00 AM Location: Green Lantern in McFarland. Get out and meet new friends or come with a friend. Call the Center to register. 873-8585
Coffee with Mayor Donna Olson & Fire Chief Scott Wegner Friday, Oct. 14, 9:30 AM
Find out the latest information about our great city and ask questions you may have.
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Monthly Highlights Healthy Living with Diabetes Tuesdays, October 4 thru November 8, 2016 2:30-5 PM at Stoughton Hospital. For more information call 873-6611
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. Questions call Marilyn at 873-7928
Dementia Caregiver Support Group 2nd Thursday, 2:00-3:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Contact: 873-8585
Your Voting Options with Low Vision Thurs., Oct. 20, 1:00 PM City Clerk Lana Kropf will visit our Low Vision Group to talk about the voting options that are available to Stoughton residents with vision challenges. She will demonstrate how to use the AutoMark voter assistance terminal which is available at each Stoughton polling site, as well as explain absentee voter procedures.
Older Adult Alcoholics Anonymous To meet with a counselor in Stoughton call Earl German 698-0419 or Tuesdays 2 PM
Parkinson Group 4th Wednesday, 1:30-3PM Stoughton Area Senior Center, Stoughton Room Contact: 873-8585
Diabetes Support Group 2nd Monday, 6 PM in the Stoughton Hospital Board Room. Contact Deb at 608628-6500 for more information
Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 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, 3:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Contact: 873-8585 Facilitation provided by Southern Care Hospice
Parkinson’s Group Wed., Oct. 26, 1:30 PM Join us for an open group discussion. Talk freely about common concerns, problem-solve, laugh and learn from each other.
Low Vision Support 3rd Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: 873-8585
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SKAALEN RETIREMENT SERVICES
Adriana Jaramillo DDS
Large Enough to Serve ~ Small Enough to Care
For A Lifetime of Dental Health
• Condominium Housing • Assisted Living • Skilled Nursing • Memory Care • Therapy & Wellness Center • Warm Water Therapy Pool
(608) 873.6464 www.ajarmillodds.com 1200 Nygaard Street, Suite 101 Stoughton, WI 53589
RHD Plumbing Inc. 400 N. Morris St. • Stoughton, WI 53589 608.873.5651 • www.skaalen.com
873-8903 MP# 7172
McCARTHY NURSING HOME “Serving the Developmentally Disabled for Over Thirty Years”
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
Dennis Thompson to place an ad today! dthompson@4LPi.com or (800) 950-9952 x2470
4809 Dale Street, McFarland, WI 53558 • One Bedroom $740.00, Two Bedroom $865.00 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 • Near Stoughton Senior Center • Older adults 62+ and disabled persons • 1 & 2 bedroom apartments
1025 Ridgewood Dr Stoughton, WI 53589
Trusted Senior Services
GREENSPIRE APARTMENTS 924 Jackson St.
873-7855
This institution is an equal provider & employer
A DIVISION OF MOYER’S INC.
(608) 873-9490 David W. Nelson www.dwnelsonconcrete.com
873-0736 Cell 279-3569
Stoughton Hospital is committed to providing the personalized healthcare services seniors need and expect. You can trust our experienced team to deliver comprehensive, expert senior care - close to home. And trust us to meet the current and future healthcare needs of our neighbors throughout the Stoughton community.
608.877.1227 608.873.6611 www.stoughtonhospital.com SHORTRIDGE LAW OFFICES, LLC
We sell Pasta Sauce in Bulk for Centers Spaghetti Dinners
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
Call: 608-877-9463
Milton, Wisconsin 608-868-2311 www.shortridgelaw.com caryl@shortridgelaw.com
“Italian and Sicilian Cooking in a Jar” DI SALVO’S SAUCES, LLC.
www.disalvosauces.com Friendly Hometown Service
SERVICE & REPAIR 608-873-8800
1324 Hwy. 51-138
JONATHAN M. HAJNY ATTORNEY AT LAW Ph: 608/877-4081 FAX: 608/877-2582 828 Roby 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
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CenterEvents: Educational/Health Stoughton Police Department: Neighborhood Watch Program Tuesday, October 4, 1:00 PM Join Sergeant Nathan Hartwig from the Stoughton Police Department as he provides an overview and discusses the Neighborhood Watch program. He will talk about the Nextdoor.Com website that is used to create neighborhoods to communicate with each other. It teaches neighbors methods to reduce their risk of becoming victims of crime, and educates neighbors on the importance of recognizing suspicious persons and activities and how to report them.
Med Related Fall Risk Wednesday, October 5, 1:00 PM Join local Pharmacist, Liz Nelson, as she shares which medications can be factors in increasing a fall risk. Are you, or someone you know, at risk for a fall? Come and find out.
AARP Smart Driver Class Thursday, October 13, 9:00 AM -1:00 PM Remain a safe driver in the years ahead. This is a one day, 4 hour class. If you are an AARP member, bring a membership card. Membership in AARP is NOT required. Participants will receive a certificate which may entitle them to a discount on their auto insurance. It is suggested that registrants bring a light sack lunch. You must pre-register by calling 873-8585. Cost is $15.00 for AARP Members and $20.00 for nonmembers.
Reflexology Monday, October 17 1:00 PM-4:30 PM Heidi Fromi will provide massage that applies deep pressure to reflex points on the feet. It opens nerve pathways to increase circulation and create a sense of balance within the body. This practice will leave individuals feeling relaxed as the body's natural equilibrium is restored. Prices are $25 for 30 minutes or $45 for 60 minutes. Call 873-8585
Chair Massage SENIOR EXPO 2016 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5 9AM –NOON 2300 US HWY 51/138 STOUGHTON, WI QiGong Fridays, October 7 & 14, 2:00 PM Join Jo Chern as she teaches moving meditation based in Traditional Chinese theories of the vital energy—Qi (chee)—within each of us. Working with breathing, posture and gentle movements called “flows,” QiGong is easy to learn and adaptable to all levels of ability, age and health. QiGong is exercise for the mind, body and spirit that everyone can enjoy. 10
Tuesday, Oct. 18, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Massage is offered every third Tuesday of the month. With licensed therapist Debi Whitaker. NEW Prices are $20 for 15 minutes and $35 for 30 minutes. Call to make your appointment.
Stoughton Senior Center Fireside Trip November 17th For Information, Registration & Payment Call: Sugar River Senior Center P.O. Box 267, Belleville WI 53508 (608) 424-6007 Next Trip: FIRESIDE CHRISTMAS Reservations needed by October 7th
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CenterEvents: Arts & Entertainment Friday Movie Friday, Oct. 7, 1:00 PM Love and Friendship Rated PG This movie is an adaptation of young Jane Austen's novella Lady Susan. In the 18th century, the seductive and manipulative Lady Susan uses devious tactics to win the heart of the eligible Reginald De Courcy.
Classic Movie Friday Friday, Oct. 21, 1:00 PM Roman Holiday A bored and sheltered princess escapes her guardians and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome.
Wisconsin Public Television: Winter from the Air Screening at the Senior Center Wednesday, October 12, 3:00 PM Wisconsin Winter from the Air celebrates the sparkling beauty of our state and the many ways Wisconsinites embrace our frozen season. Shot across two Wisconsin winters, Wisconsin Winter from the Air is a one-hour documentary that takes us across the entire state for a perspective on winter that is rarely seen. This video celebrates the sparkling beauty of our state and the many ways Wisconsinites embrace our frozen season.
Music Appreciation Series Free and open to the public. The learning sessions are organized by John Beutel, and supported by the Stoughton Area Senior Center, a generous grant by the Bryant Foundation and donations from the public. OCTOBER 3: STOUGHTON OPERA HOUSE The Middleton Jazz was formed at the Middleton Senior Center in 2009. They will feature Dixie Land music and talk about it origins. OCTOBER 10: SENIOR CENTER The world renown Pro Arte String Quartet from UW Madison will return to the Senior Center. The quartet has celebrated their 100th Anniversary and remains an amazing group of musicians. OCTOBER 17: SENIOR CENTER John will present at this program. He will have a suggestion box at the first several presentations and compile the results for you to choose from. Should be fun to see what you come up with! OCTOBER 24: STOUGHTON OPERA HOUSE Pianist Luis Alberto Pena Cortez. He is a Doctoral student in piano performance studying at UW Madison with world renown pianist Christopher Taylor. He is from Bogata, Columbia and will present the program that he will use when he participates in an International Piano Competition in Mexico in November. OCTOBER 31: SENIOR CENTER Elizabeth Borsodi studied harp at the famous Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio and has taught at Lawrence Conservatory and UW Oshkosh. She will present a program entitled "Harp Music From Many Lands". NOVEMBER 7: SENIOR CENTER Professor Marc Vallon, UW bassoon professor and students.
Wisconsin Public Television Station Tour in Madison Wednesday, October 19, Depart at 9:15 AM, Tour begins at 10:00 AM Come see how your favorite public television programs are made, meet the producers behind the scenes, and learn how the WPT magic happens. The tour is free, however the cost for transportation is $7.00. Please sign up prior to October 17th and make your payment to secure your spot. S TOUGHTON A REA S ENIOR C ENTER • 248 W. Main St., Stoughton WI 53589
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CenterEvents: Month’s Highlights Introduction to Watercolor Mondays, October 3, 10, 17 & 24 6:00-7:30 PM The class will be instructed for beginners, but advanced individual instruction will also be available. This class is not intended for individuals who completed this class earlier this summer. The cost is $60 for instruction and materials. Sign up early as this will fill up!
Packers vs. Bears Thursday, October 20, 3-4 PM Why we love the Packers is a chance to relive the highs and lows of pro football’s most beloved and successful franchises. We’ll go from Lambeau to McCarthy in a program that features all the great players, historic games and special moments.
Art Program with Michael Hecht: Van Gogh
Rosemaling Class Tues., October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1 & 8 6:00-8:00 PM Mary Knoflicek has been teaching rosemaling classes for 25 years. She loves teaching and seeing people get involved in learning this beautiful art . The cost is $65 and this includes supplies for beginners and also for more advanced projects. Additional supplies may be added for a nominal fee. Please sign up at the reception desk by October 3rd and bring your payment with you the first night of class.
Madison Mounted Horse Patrol Tues., Oct. 18, 3:00 PM Come and meet a few of the officers and horses that make up the team of the Madison Mounted Horse Patrol. They work major Madison events as well as in neighborhoods, bike path areas and parks across the city on a regular basis. Covering a variety of shifts, the mounted unit can provide high visibility patrol to areas not easily reached by squad or bicycles and can provide quicker response than officers on foot. You don’t want to miss out on this unique opportunity! 12
Why We Love the Packers….Packer Tailgate:
Friday, October 21, 9:00 AM Join Michael Hecht as he discusses Van Gogh’s life and times, his influences and legacy which includes the artists Edward Munch and Gauguin to the American artists of the 1950’s.
Travelogue: Hidden Hawaii Wednesday, October 26, 3:00 PM This gorgeously shot documentary from National Geographic explores the tropical wonder of Hawaii’s pristine Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
Through the Ages: Halloween Costume Parade, Book Reading & Crafts Friday, October 28 1:00-2:30 PM Children of all ages are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to Trick or Treat throughout the Senior Center. Enjoy hearing fun Halloween stories and tales as seniors read books to the group. Keep your hands busy with kid friendly and easy to do craft projects! Don’t miss out on this spook-tacular fun filled afternoon!
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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities MONDAY
OCT. 2016
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
10:00 Journalist/ Reporter Present. 11:00 COA Meeting 1:00 Bunco 1 Police-Watch Prog 2:00 AA 2:30 Line Dancing 6 Rosemaling Class
5 Senior Expo at the SWAC 9-12pm 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Fall Risk Pres. 3:00 Ping Pong 5:00 Zumba
6 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead
7 FLU SHOTS IN A.M. 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Lunch Bunch 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Movie 2:00 QiGong
3 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 3:00 Music App OperaH 6:00 Watercolor Class
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10 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 11:00 Bean Bags 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Music Apprec. 3:00 Ping Pong 6:00 Watercolor Class
11 9:00 Computer Help 10:00 MS Support 2:00 AA 2:30 Line Dancing 6 Rosemaling Class
12 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Dime Jingle 3:00 Ping Pong 3:00 WPT Screening 5:00 Zumba
13 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 AARP Driver Safety Class 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead 2:00 Dementia Caregiver Group
14 Shop at East Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Coffee w/ Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise 2:00 QiGong
17 Foot Care in PM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1-4:30 Reflexology 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong 3:00 Music Apprec. Attorney Hours in PM 6:00 Watercolor Class
18 9:00 Computer Help 9-11 Chair Massage 2:00 AA 2:30 Line Dancing 3:00 MPD Horse Patrol 6 Rosemaling Class
19 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 WPT Tour 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Ping Pong 3;00 Grief Support 5:00 Zumba
20 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 Low Vision Grp. 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead 3:00 Packer Tailgate
21 VA Assistance 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Art Program 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Classic Movie 1:00 PD Exercise
24 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 11:00 Bean Bags 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong 3:00 Music App Opera H 6:00 Watercolor Class
25 Foot Care in AM 26
27 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9-12 Blood Press. Readings 9:30 Bridge 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead
28 Shop at Walmart Monona 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Through the Ages See Pg. 12
31 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 11:00 Bean Bags 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong 3:00 Music Apprec.
9:00 Computer Help 10 Photography Grp 1:00 Over the Hill Bingo 1:00 Writing Group 2:00 AA 2:30 Line Dancing 6 Rosemaling Class
8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Book Group 1:30 Parkinson Grp. 3:00 Ping Pong 3:00 Travelogue 5 PM Zumba
Saturday Mornings Opened By Volunteers 9 AM to 11AM
Saturday Euchre Oct.22 Doors Open 7 PM
New Players Welcome!
Lisa’s
Kitchen Corner
Wash Your Hands CDC Website Feature Article on Hand Washing
Hand washing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Hand washing is easy to do and it's one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of many types of infection and illness in all settings—from your home and workplace to public facilities and hospitals. Clean hands can stop germs from spreading from one person to another and throughout an entire community. · Before, during, and after preparing food · Before eating food · Before and after caring for someone who is sick · Before and after treating a cut or wound · After using the toilet · After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing · After touching an animal or animal waste After touching garbage What is the right way to wash your hands? Follow the five steps below to wash your hands the right way every time: · Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. · Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. · Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the "Happy Birthday" song from beginning to end twice. · Rinse your hands well under clean, running water. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them. The flu and cold season is right around the corner, make sure you are protected with a flu shot and remember to wash your hands. 14
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). See page 2 for transportation options. 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, if at all possible, 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.
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 For further assistance, please call the Senior Center (608) 873-8585
S TOUGHTON A REA S ENIOR C ENTER • 248 W. Main St., Stoughton WI 53589 • 873-8585
Thursday: Salads At The Center 10/6: Garden 10/20: Chef 10/13: Chicken Ranch 10/27: Taco VO=Vegetarian Option
Monday 3 Sloppy Joe on Bun Buttered Broccoli Flowerets Coleslaw Fruit Cup Ice Cream
Tuesday 4 Turkey Roast w/Gravy Mashed Potato/Gravy Buttered Carrots Diced Peaches W.W. Bread/Marg. Cookie Cake for Cambridge
VO-Soy BBQ Monday 10 Hamburger on Bun Lettuce/Onion Buttered Corn Pineapple Ketchup Mustard Blueberry Pie VO-Veggie Patty
VO- Veggie Lasagna
Monday 17 *Brat/Bun Baked Beans Chunky Applesauce Ketchup Mustard Cookie VO-Veggie Dogs
Tuesday 18 Chicken Cacciatore Egg Noodles Buttered Brussel Sprouts Diced Peaches Multi Grain Bread Marg. Sherbet
Tuesday 11 Meat Sauce W.W. Spaghetti Noodles Parmesan Pkt Mixed Greens w/ Diced Tomato & Dressing Pear Slices Garlic Bread. VO-Soy Meat Sauce
OCTOBER 2016 MENU Wednesday 5 Stuffed Green Pepper Soup/Crackers Sl. Turkey & Cheese on Rye w/Mayo Pkt. Lettuce/Tomato Sl. Fresh Fruit Frosted Cake VO-Meat Free Soup, Chees Sandwich Wednesday 12 Salisbury Steak Brown Rice Buttered Brussel Sprouts Fruit Cocktail Rye Bread/Marg. Cookie VO-Salisbury Veggie Patty Wednesday 19 Roast Beef/Gravy Roasted Red Potato w/Marg. Roasted Vegetables Jell-O w/Pear Slices Multi Grain Bread Marg. VO-Veggie Patty
VO-Soy Meat Sauce Monday 24 Tomato Barley Soup Crackers *Ham & Swiss Med. Croissant w/Lettuce Leaf & Mayo Pkt. Apricots Bar VO- Cheese Sandwich w/Mayo Monday 31 Meat Sauce over Spaghetti Noodles Buttered Peas Banana Garlic Bread Parmesan Pkt
Tuesday 25 *Roast Pork w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Buttered Corn Fruit Cocktail W.W. Bread/Marg. Pudding w/Topping VO-Veggie Patty
Wednesday 26 Three Cheese Lasagna Buttered California Mix Fresh Fruit Mix Bread Stick/Marg. Sherbet
Thursday 6 *Ham Slice Yams. Buttered Green Beans Banana Multi Grain Bread Marg. VO- Veggie Meat Balls Thursday 13 Potato Beef Casserole Buttered Carrots Apple Juice W.W. Bread/Marg. Bar VO-Soy Noodle Cass.
Friday 7 Baked Fish/Tartar Sauce Rice Pilaf Buttered California Blend Mandarin Oranges W.W. Bread/Marg. Jello w/Topping VO- Rice Pilaf w/Soy Friday 14 Pizza Casserole Buttered Italian Green Beans Grape Juice Small Croissant/Marg. Strawberry Short Cake w/Topping VO- Soy Casserole
Thursday 20 *Augratin Potatoes w/Diced Ham Buttered Mixed Vegetables Fresh Apple Rye Bread/Marg. Choc. Ice Cream
Friday 21 Baked Chicken Cheesy Potatoes Roasted Root Vegetables Ambrosia Salad Bread/Butter Banana Cream Pie
VO-Augratin w/Soy Meat Thursday 27 Swiss Steak Rice Mixed Green Diced Tomato Dressing Fresh Orange W.W. Bread/Marg. Cookie VO-Swiss Soy Mix over Rice
S.M.– Bellville V.O: Cheesy Potato Cass
Friday 28 *BBQ Ribs on Bone Mac & Cheese Smoked Ham Flavored Greens Ambrosia Salad W.W. Bread w/Butter Frosted Halloween Cookie Special Meal: Fitchburg VO-Veggie Ribbet Plain Greens
Meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES DIVISION
VO-Soy Meat Sauce
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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 JoAnn Seymour—Case Manager (M-W) Stoughton Lisa Hanson—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 At the Stoughton Senior Center Pleasant Springs & Rutland ......................... 838-7117 Lauren Kelly, McFarland Outreach/Senior Center Dunn & McFarland ......................................... 838-7117 Sara Sprang, McFarland Outreach/Senior Center Cambridge & Christiana ............................... 838-7117 Lori Anderson, McFarland Outreach/Senior Center Appointments can be made for home visits, or at the Stoughton and McFarland Outreach offices.
David Bacon—Town of Pl. Springs………………….877-9777 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 .....................................