DECEMBER 2018,Vol.35 No.12
Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season! The Staff of the Stoughton Area Senior Center want to thank you for your participation in 2018. We appreciate your help with making your Senior Center a great place to be. All the donations you make to the Center, whether it is your time, your talents, monetary gifts or being a happy participant, are all key pieces in our success. We hope you continue to use the Senior Center in 2019! Next year marks the Senior Center’s 47th year as an organization and it’s 25th anniversary of being located at 248 W. Main St. Keep an eye out for fun events celebrating these milestones during the year.
The Senior Center
will be closed: Monday, Dec. 24 Tuesday, Dec. 25 Tuesday, Jan. 1
I challenge you in the next year to try something new –maybe a volunteer role, a new class, or bring someone with you to the Center. Let us know what new programs or events you would like to see. We send our very best to you and your families in 2019.
Cindy McGlynn, SASC Director
A Big Welcome to Murl MacKinnon Murl MacKinnon is our new Case Manager for Albion and Dunkirk townships. Murl grew up in Niagara, Wisconsin. There he enjoyed volunteer work helping seniors with lawn mowing, raking and shoveling snow. Murl earned his degree in social work at UW-Superior, and completed course work through Cardinal Stritch College in Business Management. He has experience in job development and placement, customer service, marketing and outreach. Murl has two daughters: Leah, who is in her final year of nursing, and Rachel, who is living at home with Murl and their cat Stuie. Murl’s motto is: to respect, regard, and how may I help you?
Our Mission: We are dedicated to the enrichment of the lives of older adults and their
families by providing diverse programs, social services and volunteer opportunities.
248 W. Main Street, Stoughton WI • (608) 873-8585 • www.stoughtonseniorcenter.com
Services:
Stoughton Area Senior Center
Case Management Service Area
Transportation Options
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. See back cover for contact information.
Running Inc. City Cab/Lift Equipped Van Contact: 873-7233
Blood Pressure Readings Check calendar for times, 2nd Wednesday and the last Thursday of the month at the center.
Equipment Loan Closet Equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers may be checked out on a short-term basis to those residing in our case management service area. Minimal monetary donations accepted.
Foot Care Clinic 3rd Monday, 12:30 to 3:30 PM 4th Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Call 873-8585 for an appointment. Cost $20. For Diabetic Foot Care Appointments: $20 Check Calendar for exact dates.
Nutrition Programs Meals are served at the Center or delivered to homebound individuals every weekday. Please see pages 14 & 15 for these programs’ details.
Elder Law & Local Estate Plans 608-662-0440, echristoffersen@dfgrams.com As a service to the community, Attorney Eric Christoffersen will not charge for a meeting at the Senior Center on the 3rd Thursday of the month. If additional work is required, you may be offered to retain his law firm for a fee.
Veterans Assistance A Dane County representative is available for appointments 1st & 3rd Fridays. Call (608) 2664158 to schedule an appointment at our Center.
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Rides to 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. • Ride to local stores in town and Farms Market. Mon.-Fri. 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Donation $1 round trip. No one is denied rides to the meal site or grocery store based on ability to pay. • Mall Shopping, 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.
Volunteer Ride Programs Contact: Richard Hoffman 873-6112, 9AM-4PM
RSVP Driver Program Donation-based transportation to medical appointments for seniors 60 years or older. New riders are to call ASAP with qualifying information for approval. Rides based on driver availability; 48-hour advance notice is required. Stoughton United Ministries (SUM) Affordable Transportation Program Low-income residents of all ages are eligible for free transportation Monday – Friday to various types of appointments in Madison and its nearby suburbs. Anyone whose income is less than 225% of the federal poverty rate is eligible. Also, rides to the City and United Methodist Church Food Pantries are available at no cost. Qualifying individuals are considered based on driver availability. Call Richard at 873-6112. Leave information and he will call you back. Vets Helping Vets Program Volunteer drivers provide medical, job application and support transportation within Dane County for any veterans, including immediate family members regardless of age.
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On GoingClasses/Groups: Senior Center The following activities are free and drop-ins are welcome (unless otherwise noted). Please see the Activity Calendar on page 13 for exact dates and times . Call the Senior Center at (608) 873-8585 for further information.
Fitness & Wellness
Social & Recreation
Chair Exercise $2/class Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 AM
Reflexology Check Calendar Registration required Appts. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM $25/30 Mins. $45/60 Mins.
Chair Massage-In Annex Registration required. 873-8585 3rd Tues. Appts.10 AM-12 PM Chair Massage $20 for 15 min.
Tai Chi $7/class, Mondays 10:30 AM Tai Chi Advanced $10/class, Mondays 1:00 PM
Bunco $1.00 1:00 PM First Tues. of the month
Line Dancing Tuesdays 2:30 PM
Wii Bowling & League Mondays & Fridays 10 AM 2nd Fri.-10:30 AM
Community Bingo, $1.00 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM POSH Group Stoughton Hosp
Qi Gong with Jo Chern Tuesdays 1:00 PM Cost $42 (6 weeks) Starting Jan. 8. If we get 15 signed up, the cost lowers to $36. 873-8585 to sign up the next session.
Cribbage Every Monday 1:00 PM
Ping Pong Mon. & Wed. 3 PM Friday 10:30 AM Qi Gong–Free Mondays & Thursdays 9:30-10:30 AM
Classes & Skill Development Computer/Tech Help, Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 AM or by appointment. Come with your technology questions. We have 4 computers, 3 iPads & WiFi.
Norwegian Language Class Wed., 9:00 - 11:00 AM No registration needed $10/ class. New students welcome!
Rosemaling Group Wed., 9:15 AM Computer Class 3rd Thursday, 3:00 PM. Various technology topics will be covered. Wood Carving Class Thursdays 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Check Newsletter for topics. Register with Madison College Creative Writing Class Wood Shop Daily Last Tues. of month at 1:00 PM Must take a safety course to Hardanger Class Wed., 9:00 AM use the shop. Register with Madison College
Bridge Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM
Chess Fri. 10:00 AM
Dime Jingle 2nd Wed. 1 PM Euchre Tuesdays 1:00 PM 4th Saturday, 7:00 PM Handiwork Group, Mon.,1:00 PM Bring your project & join us Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:00 PM Bring a “White Elephant” prize Ping Pong Mon. & Wed. 3:00 PM Friday 10:30 AM Pinochle, Wed. 1:00 PM 2 Pool Tables Daily Sheepshead Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Train Dominoes, TH. 1:00 PM
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News: Case Management Information Home Improvement Project Ideas for Aging in Place
Holiday Gift Ideas for Seniors Looking for gift-giving ideas for an older adult? Here are a few suggestions: « A photo album to showcase special times and events for reminiscing. « Gift certificates for hair styling, grocery store, massage, a pedicure or to a favorite restaurant or movie theatre. « Cab vouchers or gift certificates to ride services such as Uber or Lyft. « A special blanket for extra warmth and security. « Products for ease and safety, such as motion-activated, stick-anywhere LED lights. For the kitchen, automatic can or jar openers. « For fun, consider puzzles, word search, large print playing cards, a magazine subscription, an automatic card shuffler, coloring books with a nice set of colored pencils. « And most importantly, the gift of time is often the most cherished gift of all.
Reprinted by permission from the GWAAR Legal Services Team
Are you planning to stay in your home for as long as you can? If so, you’re not alone. According to research by the National Conference of State Legislatures and the AARP Public Policy Institute, nearly 90 percent of people over the age of 65 want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. Unfortunately, most homes are not designed for aging in place. However, there are some remodeling projects that can help people of all ages live more comfortably in their homes. ·
Consider smart home products like thermostats, lighting, or doorbells. Adjust your home’s temperature, turn the lights on or off, or see who is at your door with the push of a button or with a voice command.
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Take steps to prevent falls. Add handrails on both sides of a stairway. If your house has front steps, consider changing your entryway so that there is a sloping walkway rather than steps. An overhang over your main entrance will shield you from rain and snow and reduce your risk of falling on slippery pavement. In addition, pay attention to floor surfaces. Hardwood floors can be slippery, but adding area rugs can create a tripping hazard. On the other hand, carpeting reduces the risk of tripping and can help cushion a fall. However, wheelchairs and walkers might not easily roll over carpet.
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Get creative with your home’s layout. Having a bedroom and full bathroom on the first floor means you will not have to climb stairs every day. In addition, if you move the laundry to the main floor, you will not have to carry a laundry basket up and down stairs.
Happy Holidays, Everyone!
FRIENDSHIP FUND If you are in need of financial assistance to participate in activities at the Center, there is a fund to help. To access or to donate funds call Cindy at 873-8585.
Case Managers schedules do vary at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. Please call ahead to schedule an appointments by calling 873-8585.
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Think about how to make your bathroom accessible to people of all ages, heights, and mobility. A walk-in tub or curbless shower eliminates the need to step over the edge or a bathtub or shower. In addition, a taller toilet can make it easier to sit down and stand up. Finally, make sure your bathroom walls can accommodate grab bars.
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Maintain independence in your kitchen. Consider adding rollout shelves or pullout drawers for storage so that you do not have to bend over as much. A microwave at counter height and seated work spaces make food preparation easier for people who have trouble standing. Finally, ranges or cooktops with controls on the front eliminate the need to reach across hot burners.
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Do not forget about outlets, switches, and doorknobs. Consider putting outlets and switches where they can be reached by someone who is sitting. Light switches that do not require grasping will be easier to use. Doors with levers rather than doorknobs are easier to use by people who have arthritis or who simply have their hands full.
Costs will vary depending on where you live and the specific project. Some of these suggestions can easily be added to remodeling or maintenance projects you may already be planning, and others can be done by you or a family member in an afternoon. Most importantly, think about your own priorities and your lifestyle to determine which adjustments and changes will best meet your needs.
Changes in Service Areas Please be aware that Dane County has changed some service boundaries for 2019. This means that for a few seniors (mainly those living in the Towns of Dunn, Rutland and Pleasant Springs) the services they receive may be coming from a different senior center or focal point in 2019 than they did previously. Dane County is attempting to consolidate services so that people can deal with a single agency to take care of their case management, transportation and home delivered meal needs. If you are currently receiving services and you will be affected by this change, you will be receiving further communication about the upcoming changes.
Social Security Administration Announces 2019 Cost of Living Adjustment By the GWAAR Legal Services Team
Beneficiaries receiving Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability benefits will see a modest increase in their monthly benefit amount in 2019. The Social Security Administration recently announced that beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% increase in 2019 due to the cost of living adjustment (COLA). For specific information on the benefits for 2019, please go to the Social Security Administration website, www.ssa.gov
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News: COA & Community Information Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for November 5, 2018 There was no quorum this month. Next meeting: Has changed to MONDAY, December 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM Stoughton Area Senior Center 248 W Main St. Stoughton Meetings are Open to the Public See the City website for full meeting minutes.
Christmas Dinner on December 25th Hosted by the VFW Post 328, American Legion and Auxiliaries and a host of volunteers. Donations are appreciated!! Serving 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the VFW Hall on County N and Veteran’s Road, Stoughton. If you need a ride or a meal delivered in the Stoughton School District call 873-8585 by December 21.
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
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Stoughton Area Senior Center Extends a HUGE Thank You to: ã Viking Brew Pub for hosting their space and beverages for our annual fundraising event; and Virtual Foundry’s food donations, Thrivent’s advertising funding, and to all the other very generous donations given. ã The Thanksgiving Day Meal Delivery Drivers, and to Stoughton Hospital for providing the delicious meals. ã The many volunteers from the Key Club, Boy Scout Troop 167 and Cummins who helped local seniors with yardwork. ã Fosdal’s Bakery for the donuts they donate daily. They are such a great treat! ã Hanson Electronics for phone donations to NCOA’s Cellular Recycle program. ã All our wonderful volunteers’ support and service to our Center this past year.
Home Energy Assistance Energy Services will have appointments in Stoughton on: Monday, Dec.17, Thursday, Jan.10, and Monday, Feb.18. You must schedule an appointment with Energy Services, Inc. at (608) 333-0333 or call 1-800506-5596. For all other questions call 608-2678601. Appointments are required.
Coffee with the Mayor Friday, Dec. 14, 9:30 AM Ask questions and find out the latest Stoughton news.
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Area Support Groups
Memory Café Tuesday, Dec. 4 9:30-11:30 AM Stoughton Library, Carnegie Room This month’s topic: Holiday Party with music from Yahara Strummers A Memory Café is a social gathering for individuals with memory loss to meet in a relaxed environment and to share common interests. Questions? Call 873-8585. Beginning in January, the Memory Café will meet at the Stoughton Hospital’s Bryant Education Center. Also, due to the holiday, the meeting will be January 8.
Low Vision Group: Enhanced Vision Demo Thursday, Dec. 20, 1PM Michael Spiegler from Enhanced Vision will demonstrate various vision aids including their Jordy wearable magnifier glasses.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) Starts Jan. 24, 1-3:30PM Caring for your loved one can be a challenge, but it’s easier when you are prepared. This six-week class has been studied and shown to help family caregivers learn a number of tools to better care for themselves and their loved ones. Registration required. Check next month’s newsletter or call Hollee at (608) 873-8585 for details.
Crohn’s, Colitis & IBD
Low Vision Support
2nd Wednesday, 5:30 PM Stoughton Hospital, East Conference Room Contact: Marilyn (608) 873-7928
3rd Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Senior Center Stoughton Rm. Contact:(608) 873-8585
Diabetes Support 2nd Monday, 6:00 PM Stoughton Hospital Lobby Conference Room Contact: Sonja (608) 873-2356
Grandparents & Other Relatives as Parents 2nd Saturday, 10 AM—12 PM The Rainbow Project Office 831 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703 Child care available Contact: Serena Breining (608) 255-7356 Ext.324
Grief Support Group 3rd Wednesday, 2:00 PM Senior Center Stoughton Rm Contact:(608) 873-8585
Hearing Loss Support Association of America Madison Chapter 4th Tuesday, 6:00-8:00 PM 1603 University Ave., Madison www.hlaamadison.com Office for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/odhh (855) 359-5252
Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group 2nd Thursday, 2:00-3:30 PM Senior Center Stoughton Rm. Contact: (608) 203-8500 Alzheimer’s Association 203-8500, www.alz.org Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin 232-3400, www.alzwisc.org
Multiple Sclerosis Group 2nd Tuesday, 10:00-11:30 AM Senior Center Mandt Room Contact: (608) 873-8585
Parkinson’s Group 4th Wednesday, 1:30-3:00 PM (No meeting in Dec.) Stoughton Area Senior Center Contact: (608) 873-8585
Substance Abuse Alcoholics Anonymous (608) 222-8989 aamadisonwi.org Al-Anon Family Support (608) 258-0314 alanonmadisonwi.org Narcotics Anonymous (608) 258-1747 www.badgerlandna.org
LGBT Senior Advocacy Outreach Community Center 2701 International Ln., Madison. (608) 255-8582 www.lgbtseniors.org
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CenterEvents: Educational/Health Reflexology Thurs., Dec. 6 and Mon., Dec. 17 1:00-4:00 PM Reflexology is a form of massage that applies deep pressure to reflex points on the feet. Prices are $25/30 minutes or $45 for 60 minutes. Sign up early as spots fill up fast! 873-8585.
Resilience in Times of Stress Tuesday, Dec 11, 8:30 AM-9:45 AM Stress Happens! Dr. McGrath will discuss a range of strategies you can use to increase your resilience during times when the stress level in your life goes up. Robert McGrath, Psy D, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist providing Mind/Body Wellness services at University Health Services. Robert has expertise in health psychology, positive psychology, authentic happiness, mind/body wellness and stress management.
The Successes and Failures of Midwestern Cities Friday, December 14, 1:30 PM During the past 50 years many cities in the Midwest have fallen on hard times. While some have risen from the proverbial ashes, others continue to languish and even slide further away from their illustrious past. What explains these trends, and how can that inform our ability to sustain cities as vibrant centers of innovation and progress? Nicholas Lovett, Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will present findings from Chicago, Detroit, Madison and St. Louis to help us see the forest from the trees and gain a greater appreciation and understanding of our great Midwestern Cities.
IDENTITY THEFT: What You Need to Know Luke Schmitz, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Tuesday Dec. 11, 1:30 PM Come learn tips to help protect yourself from someone who may try to steal your information. Join us to find out the best ways to protect your information. To attend, please call 873-8585.
Walking the Halls Are you looking for a FREE opportunity to get out of the house and exercise during the winter? If so, consider walking the halls of River Bluff School. River Bluff will be open to the public until March, Monday thru Friday, 5:00-7:00 PM. For exact details please call the Stoughton High School Athletic Office at (608) 877-5620.
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Hour of Code Thursday, Dec. 20, 3:00 PM 2nd floor Mandt Room View the slides at:goo.gl/oS1y4k The Hour of Code is a global movement reaching tens of millions of students in 180+ countries. According to the Hour of Code website, anyone, anywhere, ages 4 to 104 can participate. Here at the SASC, we'll cover three topics related to computer code: (1) a brief history of computing, (2) how programming works, and (3) short, simple examples to show what computer code looks like. More information at hourofcode.com. No computer experience needed.
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CenterEvents: Arts & Entertainment Friday Movies at 1:00 PM T December 7- The Man Who Invented Christmas This movie tells the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim. T December 14– A Christmas Carol (2009) Jim Carrey morphs his voice into that miser Ebenezer Scrooge in this computer animated holiday tale. T December 21-Scrooge (1970) Albert Finney and Alec Guinness star in this version of Dickens classic. T December 28- Four Christmases Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn star in this romantic comedy as they spend their first Christmas together.
Madrigal Dinner Tues, Dec. 4, 12:00 PM The Stoughton High School Madrigal singers and musicians present their annual dinner show for the Stoughton Area Senior Center. We will be serving a stuffed chicken breast meal. Please make reservations by noon Dec. 3. Cost for the dinner and show is $8.00. Come and enjoy some holiday cheer! Wassail!!
Game Time: Rummikub Wed. December 5, 10:00 AM In this game you try to get rid of all your tiles by forming numbers into runs of 3 tiles or more, or 3 to 4 of a kind. The colors of the numbers on the tiles are like card suits. Players start putting more and more tiles in play, and the options for your upcoming turns can become more complex, challenging, and exciting. Come learn how to play, or iif you already know how, come join the fun!
Just Sto’ Stories at the Stoughton Senior Center: Holiday Stories & Adventures Thursday, Dec. 13, 10:30 AM Join professional storyteller Kay Elmsley Weeden on a wild ride of stories and misadventures that can happen during the holidays. From a no-show Santa Claus to the best Christmas ever to the oddest Thanksgiving meal, you’ll enjoy tales that will take you back to your own celebrations. Attendees are encouraged to share their stories in this program also!
Sew It! Thursday, Dec. 13 1:30-2:30 PM This class in partnership with the Stoughton Library, is free and materials are provided. We will be using felt pieces to craft a folk-style ornament for the holidays or to brighten up a gift. Use our die-cut machine to create shapes and add glue, embroidery or more felt to create some one of a kind decoration. To register, call 873-8585 by Dec. 11.
Page Turners: Book Discussion Group No Meeting in December, see you on January 22. We will discuss Letters From Skye by Jessica Brockmole.
Yahara Strummers: Ukulele Group The Yahara Strummers Ukulele group meets Wednesdays from 1:00—2:30 PM. Call Ann at (608) 206-5288 with any questions.
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Stoughton Center Highlights Coin Collectors Discussion Tuesday, December 11 at 10:00 AM
It’s your Birthday – Let’s Celebrate! Wed. December 12, 10:00 AM If you have a birthday in December, please join us for a slice of cake and a coffee. Chat with others that share your birthday month and we will share a few fun facts about the month of December. Sponsored this month by Nazareth Health and Rehab.
Lunch Bunch at BBG’S Friday, December 14, 11:00 AM Get out to meet new friends or join us with a friend. Call to register 873-8585. Newcomers welcome
Calling all Senior Center
Volunteers! If you are a current volunteer for the Senior Center and don’t have a name badge, please stop in anytime between 1:00-3:00 PM on Monday, December 10 to get your photo taken by our volunteer, Jim. The Senior Center cannot run without your amazing support and we want to be sure you can be identified. If you have questions, please call 873-8585 and ask for Charlene.
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Coming Wednesdays: January 9, February 13 and March 13, 2019….
Off Stage Left: A Personal Journey in Opera Join Scott Holderer for an exploration of the most sublime of all art forms, grand opera. Scott Holderer has worked for numerous opera companies including The Santa Fe Opera, Dallas Opera, San Francisco Opera, NY City Opera, Miami Opera, Palm Beach Opera, Opera/Columbus and Spoleto Opera, Spoleto, Italy. “I (Scott) say “sublime” since opera incorporates music, the highest form of artistic expression, conveyed by the greatest instrument known to man, the human voice. Mix in poetry, comedy and tragedy, dance and the visual arts and from this soup we are transported to the heights of the human experience. I discovered opera starting at age five in front of a twelve-inch black and white TV screen transfixed by the brilliant Powell/ Pressberg/Sir Thomas Beecham film of Offenbach’s masterpiece, Tales of Hoffman. We will also discover Madame Butterfly, during the Korean War, to my first paid job in opera, at the impressionable age of 16 wrangling a pony at the old Met. Opera House on 42nd Street to a stellar production of Der Rosenkavalier. And this is just the beginning, as we will eventually discuss the composers, the stories that inspired the librettos, and the importance of a given opera in its historic and cultural context. We will watch film clips of the operas, listen to selected recordings of some of the great artists of their day and hear of my personal backstage trials and tribulations that went into producing opera.”
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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities MONDAY
DEC 2018
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
3 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 11:00 COA Meeting 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong
4 9:00 Computer Help Noon Madrigal Dinner Show NO Bunco 1:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Euchre 2:30 Line Dancing 6 PM Rosemaling Class
5 8 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Rummikub 1:00 Ukulele Group 1:00 Pinochle 3:00 Ping Pong
6 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 1:00 Reflexology 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead
7 Shop@WEST TOWN 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Movie
10 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong
11 8:30 Resilience Talk 9:00 Computer Help NO MS Support Grp 10:00 Coin Collecting 1:00 Euchre 1:00 Qi Gong 1:30 Identity Theft 2:30 Line Dancing
12 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10 Dec. Birthdays 10-12 Blood PresCK 1:00 Dime Jingle 1:00 Ukulele Group 1:00 Pinochle 3:00 Ping Pong
13 8:00Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 10:30Just Sto’Stories 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead 1:30 Sew It! 2:00 Memory Loss Caregiver Group
14 Shop@East Town VA Assistance 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Coffee /Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Lunch Bunch 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Movie 1:30 Midwest Cities Pres
17 Energy Services 8 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 10:00 Wii Bowling NO Tai Chi 1:00 Reflexology 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong
18 Foot Care Day 9:00 Computer Help 10-12 Chair Massage 1:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Euchre 2:30 Line Dancing
19 8 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 2 Grief Support Grp 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Ukulele Group NO PD Suppt Grp 3:00 Ping Pong
20 8:00Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 1:00 Low Vision Support Group 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead Attorney Hours in PM 3:00 Computer Class
21 Shop@SOUTH TOWN 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Movie
26 8 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling NO Ukulele Group NO Book Discuss. 1:00 Pinochle 3:00 Ping Pong
27 8:00Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9-12 Blood Pressure Checks 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead 3:00 Computer Class
28 Shop@ HILLDALE 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong NO PD Exercise 1:00 Movie
Staff Holiday Dec. 24 & 25
31 8 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 10:00 Wii Bowling NO Tai Chi 1:00 Cribbage 1:00 Handiwork
Jan. 1 Center Closed Staff Holiday
On Saturday Mornings the Center is Open by Volunteers 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Saturday Euchre December 22 Doors Open 6:30 PM New Players Welcome
Kitchen Corner 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 our staff. 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 is on the following page. Nutrition Site: Note the additional salad choice available on Fridays and the site/home cooked meals on Thursdays. See pg. 2 for transportation information. NEW COST FOR 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: $8.97 Delivered Meal: $9.26. Please remember 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 Center/County. .
Kim’s Home-Cooked Meals are prepared at the Center every Thursday, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. Cost: $4.00 suggested donation; pay what you can afford. Call to reserve at least one day in advance 873-8585. Dec. 6: Dec. 13: Dec. 20: Dec. 27:
Italian Wedding Soup Chicken Alfredo Over Linguine Beef Barley Soup Meatloaf
Salad Option Fridays There is a salad option for Meals on Wheels or meals at our Center on Fridays: Dec. 7: Chicken Taco Salad Dec. 14: Cordon Blue Salad Dec. 21: Harvest Salad Dec. 28: Pulled Pork Confetti Salad To Order: Call 873-8585 by 12:00 PM Thursday.
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Healthy Holiday Eating Tips by Dana Larsen, from Senior Living Blog
As we age, it becomes harder to taste spices and the elements of the foods that we recognize. Foods may begin to lose their appeal, which is why many people tend to lose their appetites. If you have dietary restrictions, it can be more difficult to satisfy your taste buds with the foods you once loved and get the recommended healthy caloric intake needed to thrive. The good news? There are ways to awaken everyone’s taste buds without loading dishes with sugar, salt and fat. Here are a few eating tips to make your family’s favorite holiday recipes healthier: 1. Provide a ‘touch’ of sweetness with natural spices and ingredients. Reduce sugar by half in recipes and supplement sweetness with citrus, vanilla, cinnamon or nutmeg, or what-ever works best with the recipe. Honey and molasses can be added for a healthier sweetness to a favorite dessert or holiday beverage. Fresh or unsweetened frozen fruit also gives a natural sweetness and appeal. 2. Substitute the fat with healthy alternatives. When baking, unsweetened applesauce, mashed bananas and prune puree can make a delightful substitute for fatty ingredients; just substitute half the fat with the desired substitute. For a healthy alternative for gravy, heat fat free, low-sodium broth (or drippings with the fat removed) and slowly add a concoction of mixed flour and cold skim milk to the broth until you reach desired thickness. Season to taste. 3. Slash salt with lower-sodium options. Substitute salt with fresh herbs and flavored vinegars. When it comes to sodium-heavy condiments, such as mustard, pickles and ketchup, try fresh tomatoes, salsas or cucumber slices. Sometimes lower-sodium versions of condiments are available. Be diligent about checking the nutrition label when shopping.
Meals On Wheels Drivers Needed! Please contact Charlene at 873-8585.
SAS C • 248 W. M ain S treet, S toug hton WI 53589 • 8 7 3 -8585
Stoughton Area Senior Center
DEC 2018 MENU
All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES MONDAY
TUESDAY
3 Chix Stew WW Roll Butter Broccoli Tropical Fruit Choc. Fros. White Cake MO– Bean & Cheese Burrito NCS – SF Cookie
4 Pulled Pork on WW Bun Warm Spiced Apples Creamy Coleslaw Carrot Raisin Salad Vanilla Pudding MO – Hummus and Pita NCS – SF Pudding
5 Beef Pot Pie w/ Biscuit Top Creamed Spinach Apple Juice Chocolate Frosted White Cake MO – Multigrain Burger NCS – Spiced Pears
6 Chix and Gravy Over slice of White bread Butter Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Orange Juice Carnival Cookie MO – Cheese and Tomato Sandwich NCS – SF Cookie
7 Fish Sandwich WW Bun Cheese Slice Tartar Sauce Yams Coleslaw Fruit Cup Strawberry Jell-O MO –Hummus Wrap NCS – SF Jell-o
10 Meatballs in Marinara Over Penne Carrots 3 Bean Salad Banana Frosted White Cake MO – Veggie Meatballs NCS – SF Cookie
11 Chicken Salad Mini Croissant Mixed Greens Dressing Packet Pickled Beets Peaches Ambrosia Salad MO – Egg Salad NCS – SF Jell-o
12 Cheeseburger on WW Bun Ketchup/Mustard Calico Beans Potato Salad Fruit Cocktail Choc Chip Cookie MO – BlBean Burger NCS – SF Cookie
13 Egg Salad Sandwich/WW Bread Tomato Soup Broccoli Salad Grape Juice Pineapple Fluff MO – N/A NCS – Pineapple
14 Pork Roast Mashed Red Potatoes Gravy Glazed Carrots Chunky Applesauce Croissant/Butter Mint Brownie MO –Veggie Wrap NCS – SF Pudding
17 Chicken Mac Casserole Peas Tomato Juice Pineapple Butterscotch Pudding MO – Mac and Cheese NCS – SF Pudding
18 Beef Stew Biscuit Green Beans Chunky Apple Sauce Chocolate Chip Banana Cake MO – Garden Burger NCS - Banana
19 Cheese Tortellini Bake Bread Stick/Butter Spinach Mandarin Oranges Blueberry Crisp MO – Veggie Tortellini Bake NCS – SF Jell-o
20 Traditional Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy Broccoli White Bread/Butter Apple Juice Cup Frosted White Cake MO – Veggie Meatballs NCS – SF Cookie Packet
21 Ham Slice Sweet Potato/Butter Green Bean Casserole Croissant/Butter Pineapple Cherry Pie w/Toppin MO – Veggie Quiche NCS – SF Pie
26 Pot Roast / Gravy Mashed Potatoes Mixed Green Salad Dressing Orange WW Bread/Butter Tapioca Pudding MO – Hummus Wrap NCS – SF Pudding
27 Chicken a la King Over Biscuit Carrots Salad Wax Beans Peaches Raspberry Sherbet MO – Soy a la King NCS – SF Ice Cream
28Pizza Burger /WW Bun Kidney Bean Salad Marinated cucumbers Banana Choc. Chip Cookie MO-Bl Bean Burger NCS – SF Cookie
31 Ham and Potato Casserole California Blend Dole Fruit Cup MG Bread/ Butter Chocolate Cream Pie MOVeg Potato Cass NCS – SF Pudding
WEDNESDAY
DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER: NO MEALS WILL BE SERVED WHEN STOUGHTON SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW OR OTHER DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS.
THURSDAY MOW’S
For All Lunch Reservations Please Call 873-8585 by Noon The Day Before MOW=Meals on Wheels
FRIDAY
Vegetarian Meals and Friday Salads Are Available for Home Delivered Meals *=Pork
All menu items are prepared in kitchens that are not allergen-free. We cannot guarantee that food allergens will not be transferred through cross-contact. No substitutions allowed.
Yahara Senior News 248 West Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-8585 Fax # 608-873-8162 www.stoughtonseniorcenter.com The Stoughton Area Senior Center, a non-profit agency, coordinates, develops, supports and monitors programs and services for adults. 55 years and older. Aside from our case management and nutrition services ,which have area and eligibility restrictions, all adults over 55 are welcome to participate at the center. If you wish to have this newsletter mailed to you, the cost is $9.00 per year. Call 873-8585 for details.
Senior Center Staff
Commission On Aging
Cindy McGlynn—Director Hollee Camacho—Assistant Director Kelly Janda—Case Manager-Stoughton Tanya Kelly—Case Manager-Stoughton Marla Janssen—Case Manager Stoughton (M-W) Kim Whitford—Nutrition Coordinator Charlene Malueg—Volunteer/Prog. Coordinator (M-Th) Kristin Ott—Receptionist /Office Assistant (M-Th )
All COA Meetings Are Open To The Public
Township Case Managers Albion & Dunkirk Murl MacKinnon—Case Manager Cell Number 608-335-6677 Office is at the Stoughton Area Senior Center Pleasant Springs, Rutland and McFarland 838-7117 McFarland Senior Outreach Dunn, Cambridge & Christiana 838-7117 Sara Sprang, McFarland Senior Outreach Appointments can be made for home visits, or at the Stoughton and McFarland Outreach offices.
Bob Barnett—City of Stoughton ....................... 873-5527 Rosalind Gausman—Town of Dunn ............... 835-3077 Lou Havlik—City of Stoughton ..........................873-4915 Nancy Hoffman—City of Stoughton ................ 219-4325 Barb Manson—City of Stoughton .....................873-9901 Patrick O’Connor—City Council Rep ..............873-6677 Mary Onsager—School District Rep ................ 873-3999 Faith Schuck—Town of Pleasant Springs………...234-0759 Jeanne Schwass-Long—Town of Dunkirk ........ 873-9227 David Sharpe—City of Stoughton .................... 332-8723 Charlotte Snow—City of Stoughton................. 205-1281 Sue Wollin—Town of Rutland……………………....455-4374 Open Position—Town of Albion. .......................................
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