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December 2017,Vol.34

Mission Statement We are dedicated to the enrichment of the lives of older adults and their families by providing diverse programs, social services and

The Center Will Be Closed On : ¨ Friday Dec. 22 ¨ Monday Dec. 25 ¨ Monday Jan. 1

Check Inside Our December Newsletter For Other Exciting Events!

Madrigal Dinner Tues. Dec. 5 Noon

Jessica Michna is Margaret Cummins: “Christmas at Balmoral” Mon. Dec. 11 3:00 PM

The Senior Center Staff wish you all a very joy filled and safe holiday season and a Happy New Year.

Thank You

Coming January 2018: ¯ We will be launching our new Stoughton Area Senior Center Logo.

Watch for our new brochures and other informational flyers. ¯ Travel show and information for our 2018 Fall trip to Iceland S TOUGHTON A REA S ENIOR C ENTER • 248 W. Main St., Stoughton WI 53589

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Services:

Stoughton Area Senior Center

Case Management

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.

FDS Enterprises 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 (above). Monetary donations accepted.

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 Stoughton 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

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: $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 Contact: 608-662-0440, edc@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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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 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. Calls may also be made directly to SUM: 873-3273.

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 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 3rd Tuesday Appts. 10AM-12PM Chair Mass. $20 for 15 min.

Line Dancing Free ,Tuesdays, 2:30 PM 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

Social & Recreation Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM Bunco, $1.00 First Tues. of the month Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM

Wii Bowling & League Free Mondays & Fridays 10AM 2nd Fri.10:30AM Zumba Gold Wed. 5:00 PM Check Calendar $5.00 per class, Main Level

Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Partners of Stoughton Hospital 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. Third Thursday of the month at 3:00 PM. Various Tech Topics will be covered. Check Newsletter for exact topic.

Norwegian Language Class Wed., 9:00 - 11:00 AM No registration needed $10/class New students welcome!

Handiwork, Free Mon.,1:00 PM Bring your current handiwork project & join the conversation.

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 Pinochle, Mon. 1:00 PM 2 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 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information for 2018 From ssa.gov

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 66 million Americans will increase 2.0 percent in 2018, the Social Security Administration announced today.

The 2.0 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 61 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2018. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 29, 2017. (Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits) The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $128,700 from $127,200. Of the estimated 175 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2018, about 12 million will pay more because of the increase in the taxable maximum.

Information about Medicare changes for 2018, when announced, will be available at www.medicare.gov.

The Stoughton Area Senior Center offers City of Stoughton residents assistance with the Medicare Part D plan finder during the open enrollment period to December 7. If interested, please call 873-8585 to schedule an appointment.

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Tips for the Flu Season By the GWAAR Legal Services Team

State health officials report that the flu season got an early start in Wisconsin this year. There have already been many confirmed flu cases and hospitalizations due to the flu this season.

The flu, or influenza, is a respiratory disease. Two main types of virus - type A and type B - cause the flu. The flu is spread from person to person when droplets of moisture from a person with the flu are spread through the air from coughing, sneezing, or talking. The droplets contain viruses and make another person sick if they are inhaled. Symptoms of the flu usually appear within 1-3 days of inhaling infected moisture droplets. There are many ways to protect yourself from the illness and from spreading it if you have it, including: · Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. · Cover your cough or sneeze with your upper sleeve, and try to avoid touching your face with your hand. If you use a tissue, throw it away after one use. · Never share drinking cups, straws, and utensils. · When possible, avoid being exposed to people who are sick with flu-like symptoms. · Eat nutritious meals, get plenty of rest, and do not smoke. · Frequently clean commonly touched surfaces, like doorknobs, refrigerator handles, phones, and faucets. · If you’re sick, stay home. Get rest, drink plenty of liquids, and avoid using tobacco and alcohol. · Get a flu shot.

Information about the 2017-2018 flu season can be found in the DHS Weekly Influenza Report.

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News: Case Management Information HOW TO SPOT FROSTBITE VS. HYPOTHERMIA Information from CDC

In cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced, which can lead to serious health problems. When going outside in winter, make sure body parts most often affected by frostbite are covered in warm, dry clothing.

Dress in several layers of loose layered clothing.

FROSTBITE:A person is often unaware of frostbite because the frozen tissue is numb.

Signs & Symptoms: Redness or pain in any skin area may be the first sign of frostbite. Other signs include: a white or grayish-yellow skin area. Skin that feels unusually firm or waxy/numb.

HYPOTHERMIA: often occurs at very cold temperatures, but can occur at cool temperatures (above 40°F), if a person is wet (from rain, sweat or cold water) and becomes chilled. Signs & Symptoms Adults: shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness. If a person’s temperature is below 95° get medical attention immediately.

TREATMENT: If a person is experiencing hypothermia or frostbite: 1.Seek Medical treatment as son as possible 2.Get them into a warm room or shelter. 3. Remove any wet clothing. 4. Warm them under dry blankets or clothing. 5. Place areas affected by frostbite in warm to touch water. Stay safe out there!

Added Transportation Now you can shop in Stoughton Monday through Friday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If you need a ride to the hairdresser or one of the local stores in Stoughton you can get a ride with Transit Solutions by calling the Stoughton Senior Center. We have also added more Friday shopping trips to the Madison area.

Check the calendar page 13 of this newsletter for the exact locations. Prices on page 3. To schedule a ride, or if you have any questions, please call 873-8585.

Case Managers schedules do vary at the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

Please call ahead to schedule appointments, 873-8585.

Golden Athle!c 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 pass does not include tournaments.) Please stop in at the Senior Center to get your Golden Pass.

Home Energy Assistance Dates that Energy Services will have appointments in Stoughton are: Thursday Dec. 21, Thursday Jan. 25, and Thursday Feb. 15. You must schedule an appointment with Energy Services, Inc. at (608) 333-0333 or 1-800-506-5596. For all other questions call 608-267-8601.

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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News: COA & Community Information Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for November 7, 2017 There was not a quorum at this meeting.

Next meeting: December 12, 2017 at 11:00 AM (2nd Tues. this month) Stoughton Area Senior Center 248 W Main St. Stoughton Meetings are Open to the Public See the City website for full meeting minutes.

The COA is looking for a member from the Township of Albion. Please call Cindy McGlynn for more information at 873-8585.

Re-Accreditation Process The Stoughton Area Senior Center is nationally accredited by the National Institute for Senior Centers (NISC), and is up for renewal every five years. The process involves review of our current standard operating procedures, compared with established criteria for accreditation. Using this framework, community volunteers help staff develop an action plan for the next five years.

On October 25, the Center’s Accreditation Committee met to begin it’s 5th re-accreditation. Members will be divided into groups to evaluate how the Center measures up to the 9 national standards of Purpose & Planning, Community Connections, Governance, Administration/Human Resources, Program Development/ Implementation, Evaluation, Fiscal /Asset Responsibility, Records & Reports, and Facility/Operations.

Substitute Meals On Wheels Drivers Needed !

Contact Kim 873-8585 6

A Special Thank You to Viking Brew Pub for hosting the Senior Center fundraiser!

It was a great success!

Christmas Dinner December 25 Hosted by the VFW Post 328, American Legion/Auxiliaries and a host of volunteers.

Free. Donations are very appreciated!! Serving 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the VFW Hall on County N/Veteran’s Road, Stoughton. If you need a ride or a meal delivered in the Stoughton School District Area call 873-8585 by Dec. 21.

Tom and Jeanne’s Story-Volunteer Spotlight: Currently, Jeanne volunteers at the monthly Memory Café that Tom attends. Both of them help around the center , finding themselves there most days. Both are avid quilters and recall fondly helping a mobility-restricted senior finish work on a pattern made from her mother’s clothing scraps. “We enjoy being with, and around people. It helps keep us sane and stable,” Jeanne remarked. Like us on Facebook and learn more about Tom and Jeanne Holm. They are just one of the many who volunteer and participate in the numerous activities at our center.

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Memory Café Tue. Dec 5 9:30-11:30AM Stoughton Library, Carnegie Room Topic: Holiday Fun A Memory Café is a social gathering for individuals with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimer’s or other dementias to meet in a relaxed environment to share common interests.

Questions? Call 873-8585

Area Support Groups Breast Cancer Support

Low Vision Support

For individual support please call Judy at 608-770-7829 at Stoughton Hospital.

3rd Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton 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

Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group 2nd Thursday, 2:00-3:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: 873-8585

Diabetes Support Group Virtual Dementia Tour Tues. Dec. 14, 2:00PM During December’s Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group, participants may take a ten-minute simulation of what it is like for a person with dementia.

Low Vision Group Thurs., Dec. 21, 1:00 PM This month we’ll reflect on the past year and share what it is we cherish most.

Can you come up with three? Whether they’re things you’ve experienced, parts of your daily routine, or objects you rely on, we all will benefit from hearing what sorts of tools help you through challenges. Photos and props are welcome!

2nd Monday, 6 PM in the Stoughton Hospital Board Room. Contact Deb at 608628-6500 for more information

Grandparents/Relatives Raising Their Relative’s Children 2nd Saturday of the month, 10:00 AM—12:00 PM The Rainbow Project Office 831 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI 53703 Child care available Call: Serena Breining (608-255-7356 Ext.324

Multiple Sclerosis Group 2nd Tuesday, 10:00-11:30 AM Stoughton Area Senior Center Mandt Room Contact: 873-8585

Alcoholics Anonymous Stoughton Alano Club 900 Giles Street, Stoughton Contact: (608) 222-8989 www.area75.org/meetings .html?dist=20

Parkinson Group 4th Wednesday, 1:30-3PM No meeting in December Stoughton Area Senior Center Contact: 873-8585

Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing DHSODHH@wisonsin.gov (855) 359-5252

LGBT Senior Advocacy For current list of groups and events in Dane County, contact Outreach Community Center at (608) 255-8582 or visit www.lgbtseniors.org

Grief Support Group 3rd Wednesday, 2:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Mandt Room Contact: 873-8585

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SHORTRIDGE LEGAL SERVICES

Caryl J. Shortridge Attorney at Law Lisa Fernan 873-8456 Phillip Knutson 873-5289 Jessica Knutson 873-7131 Luke Schmitz 873-5289 Financial Advisors Member SIPC www.edwardjones.com

Hanson Electronic LTD 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 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 Open Weds-Sat 11am

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CenterEvents: Educational/Health NO Book Discussion at the Senior Center this month.

See you Wed. January 24.

Interstate Exchange and Roundabouts Presentation Wednesday, December 6, 10:30 AM To help drivers understand how to safely navigate all roundabouts, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has worked with the Stoughton Senior Center to host a special presentation focused on the new interchange.

The presentation is open to the public and will be held on The presentation will provide specific information on the County N interchange roundabouts, explain drive-through scenarios on how to properly navigate the roundabouts, show an educational roundabout video, and will involve a question and answer session. Handouts will also be available at the meeting, including a how-to drive brochure on the County N interchange roundabouts.

Walking the Halls Are you looking for an opportunity to get out of the house and exercise during the winter? If so, consider walking the halls of River Bluff School. FREE. River Bluff will be open to the public until March, Monday thru Friday, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. For exact details call the Stoughton High School Athletic Office at 877-5620.

Zumba will be starting back up on January 10, 2018. Please sign up so that Jackie knows who will be joining her on the Zumba floor. Call Jackie at 608-290 -1851. New participants are always welcome!

Programs For Your Mind & Body

Reflexology Thursday, Dec. 7, 1-4:30 PM Monday, Dec. 18, 1-4:30 PM A form of massage that applies deep pressure to reflex points on the feet. Prices are $25 for 30 minutes or $45 for 60 minutes. Sign up early as spots fill up fast!

Healing Touch Sessions Computer Class: Hour of Code Thursday, December 21, 3:00 PM 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 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 does. More at hourofcode.com. No computer coding experience is needed.

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Monday, December 4, 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!

Chair Massage Therapy Services Tuesday, December 19, 10:00-12:00 AM Lisa Resch is offering massages in the office space right next to the Senior Center Building.

Massage prices are: $20 for first 15 minutes then $1 per minute. Sign up early.

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CenterEvents: Arts & Entertainment Friday Movie-Wind River Friday, Dec. 1, 1:00 PM This tense thriller follows a wildlife officer and a female FBI agent as they probe a murder at Wyoming's Wind River Native American reservation. In order to crack the case, the pair must brave the harsh winter terrain and the local criminal underworld.

Classic Movie Friday December 15, 1:00 PM The Bishop’s Wife An angel in human form enters the life of a bishop in order to help him build a new cathedral and repair his fractured marriage.

Madrigal Dinner Tues, December 5 12:00 PM The Stoughton High School Madrigal singers and musicians will present their annual dinner show for the Stoughton Area Senior Center on. Please make reservations by noon Dec. 4. Cost for the dinner and show is $8.00. The Madrigal Meal will be oven fried chicken with twice-baked potato casserole, vegetable and bread pudding.

Come and enjoy some holiday cheer! Wassail!!

Christmas Tree Decorating Friday, December 1 9:30-11:00AM Join the Senior Center in getting your holiday season started off on the right track! Children and families from St. Ann’s School will be here to help us get in the spirit.

We will be making ornaments to display on the tree in the Senior Center, playing games and decorating cookies with the kids!

Entertainment with Jesse Walker Wed, December 20, 3:00-4:00 PM Come join Jesse Walker for an afternoon of festive Christmas music and other entertaining favorites.

Jessica Michna as Margaret Cummins “Christmas at Balmoral Castle” Monday, December 11, 3:00-4:00 PM Join the Christmas festivities at Balmoral Castle. Meet Margaret Cummins, head housekeeper of Balmoral during the reign of Queen Victoria, as she prepares for the arrival of the royal couple and their nine children.

Margaret served the royal family for seventy-eight years, working her way up from the scullery to a position of trust and management. She was a personal confidant of the Queen, very rare in class conscious Victorian England. In this program the audience is the staff, being instructed on the do's and don'ts of Royal service.

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StoughtonCenterEvents Pinochle Mondays, Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 1:00 PM We will be starting to play pinochle on Monday afternoons.

Come out and join us!

Coffee with the Mayor Friday, Dec. 8, 9:30 PM Find out the latest City news and get your questions answered!

Lunch Bunch at Toby’s-McFarland Friday, December 8, 11:00 AM Get out and meet new friends or come with a friend.

To register 873-8585.

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 Cindy at 873-8585.

Please remember that your 2017 donations to the Stoughton Area Senior Center are tax deductible.

We thank you for choosing to donate to our center. Any donation amount is greatly appreciated.

Travelogue: Galapagos Islands Wed., December 27, 3:00 PM This IMAX documentary follows Carole Baldwin, a marine biologist from the Smithsonian Intuitions National Museum of Natural History, on an astonishing expedition to the Galapagos Islands, a world that is constantly evolving.

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER: NO MEALS WILL BE SERVED WHEN STOUGHTON SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW OR OTHER DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Spanish Classes Coming in January!

Intro to Spanish Mondays & Wednesdays, Jan. 8-Feb.14 3:00-4:00 PM (January 15 3:30-4:30PM)

Level 3 Spanish Mondays & Wednesday, Jan. 8 – Feb. 14 2:00-3:00 PM (January 15, 2:30-3:30PM) Call 608-873-8585 to sign up.

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

DEC. 2017 THURSDAY

1 Shop East Town Veterans Assistance 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Tree Decorating 10:00 Chess 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie 1:00 PD Exercise

Saturday Euchre Dec. 23 Doors Open 6:30 PM

Saturday Mornings Center Open

by Volunteers 9:00 AM to New Players Welcome 11:00 AM

4 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 12-4 Healing Touch 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

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9:00 Computer Help Noon Madrigal Dinner and Show NO Bunco 2:30 Line Dancing

6 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10:30 Interstate Presentation 3:00 Craft Club 3:00 Ping Pong

7 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Reflexology 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

8 Shop Walmart Monona 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Coffee w/Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Lunch Bunch 1:00 PD Exercise

13 9:00 Computer Help 8 Chair Stretch 10 MS Support Grp 9:00 Norwegian 11:00 COA Meeting 9:15 Rosemaling 2:30 Line Dancing 10-12 Blood Press Checks 1:00 Dime Jingle 3:00 Ping Pong

14 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead 2:00 Memory Loss Caregiver Group 3:00 Computer Class

15 Shop West Town Veterans Assistance 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Classic Movie

19 9:00 Computer Help 10– 12:00 Chair Massages 2:30 Line Dancing

20 8 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 2 Grief Support Grp. 3:00 Ping Pong 3:00 Jesse Walker

22 CLOSED 21 STAFF HOLIDAY Energy Services 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Low Vision Grp 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead Attorney Hours in PM

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27 8 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling No PD Group 3:00 Ping Pong 3:00 Travelogue

28 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9-12 Blood Press. Ck 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

11 8:00 Chair Stretch 12 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 1:00 Pinochle 3:00 Ping Pong 3 Margaret Cummins 18 8 Chair Stretch

9:30 Bridge 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi Foot Care in PM 1:00 Reflexology 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 1;00 Pinochle 3:00 Ping Pong

FRIDAY

25 CLOSED STAFF 26 NO Foot Care HOLIDAY Today (Jan.9,22,30) 9:00 Computer Help 1:00 Over the Hill Bingo 2:30 Line Dancing

29 Shop South Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong No PD Class

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 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 the below salad choice available on Thursdays only at the center. 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: $10.23 Delivered Meal: $8.54.

Please be reminded that 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.

Ingredients For Blueberry-Oat-Greek Yogurt Muffins From Eating Well Magazine

1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 1 large egg 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup honey 2 Tbsp coconut palm sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup blueberries, frozen or fresh

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Starting in January 2018, Kim our Nutrition Coordinator, will be offering home cooked meals at our Senior Center every Thursday. The meal will be served between 11:30AM to 12:30PM. The cost for the meal is a suggested donation of $4.00, please pay what you can afford. In order to insure we have a meal available for you please reserve at least one day in advance. Walk-ins may be accepted.

January 4: Cheesy Potato Soup January 11: Chicken Dumplings January 18: Burgundy Tips/ over Rice Pilaf January25: Oven Fried Chicken Join us for our Thursday hometown meals!

FRIDAYS Are Salad Day at the Senior Center Dec.1:Chicken Sante Fe Salad Dec. 8: Taco Salad Dec. 15: Harvest Salad Dec. 29: Chix Confetti Salad To Order Call by Noon the Day Before 873-8585

Directions for Muffins: · Preheat oven 350F and prepare a muffin pan by spraying with cooking spray or greasing them with oil. · In large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside. · In separate bowl, lightly beat the egg just to break it up. Whisk in the yogurt, honey, sugar, almond milk, and vanilla, mixing until well combined. · Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Toss blueberries in 1 Tbsp of flour to prevent them from bleeding or sinking to the bottom of the muffins, fold them into the batter. · Divide the batter evenly among the 12 muffin cups, filling almost to the top. · Bake for 20-22 minutes, until toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Store in an airtight container at room temp. for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

S TOUGHTON A REA S ENIOR C ENTER • 248 W. Main St., Stoughton WI 53589 • 873-8585

Stoughton Area Senior Center

DEC 2017 MENU

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES MONDAY

TUESDAY

Vegetarian Meals and Friday Salads Are Available for Home Delivered Meals

For All Lunch Reservations Please Call 873-8585 by Noon The Prior Day Before

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY 1 Homemade Chili Corn Salad Corn Bread/Marg.

Lime Jell-O w/Fruit Cocktail M&M Cookie VO – Red Beans and Rice

4 Cheeseburger on Bun w/Lettuce, Tomato Ketchup Calico Beans Carrots Apple Juice Cup Pineapple Fluff VO – Veggie Burger

5 Italian Sausage w/Peppers & Onions Stewed Tomatoes Seasoned Oven Roasted Potatoes WW Bread w/Marg Apricots Peanut Butter Cookie VO – Hummus Wrap

6 Traditional Meatloaf Garlic Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Pineapple WW Bread/Marg.

Chocolate Frosted Cake VO – Veggie Meatballs

7 Open Faced Chicken & Gravy Sandwich Mixed Vegetables Apple Sauce Strawberry Jell-O w/Pears VO – Veggie Wrap

8 Meat Sauce Spaghetti Noodles Bread Stick Fresh Mixed Greens French Dressing Diced Peaches Vanilla Pudding VO – Soy Marinara Sauce

11 Chicken a la King Brown Rice Corn Pickled Beets Mandarin Orange Chocolate Chip Cookie VO – Soy a la King

12 Green Pepper Soup Kidney Bean Salad WW Bread/Butter Banana Chocolate Pudding VO – Tomato Cheese Sandwich

13 Meatballs in Gravy* Oven Roasted Potatoes Fresh Mixed Greens French Dressing MG Bread/Butter Fruit cup Carrot Cake VO – Veggie Meatballs in Gravy

14 Baked Mostaccioli Bread Stick/Marg.

Spinach Diced Peaches Oatmeal Cookie VO – Veggie Mostaccioli

15 Holiday Meal Buffet Ham* Au Gratin Potatoes Glazed Baby Carrots Chunky Applesauce Dinner Roll/Marg Christmas Cookie VO-Au Gratin Potatoes w/Soy

18 Roasted Turkey w/gravy Stuffing with Cranberries Fresh Greens Ranch Dressing Banana Pumpkin Bar VO – Black Bean Burger

19 Ham Slice* Yams Spinach Sliced Spiced Pears WW Bead /Marg.

Brownie VO – Quiche

20 Hearty Bean Soup Fresh Mixed Greens Creamy French Dressing WW Dinner Roll/Marg.

Apple Vanilla Ice Cream Cup

21 Meatballs in Marinara* WWH Penne Noodles Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts Diced Peaches Pineapple Upside Down Cake VO – Veggie Meatballs in Marinara

26 Potato Crusted Fish Tartar Sauce 1/2 Baked Potato/ Marg.

Sugar Snap Peas Pineapple Dinner Roll w/Marg.

Confetti Cake VO – Veggie Wrap

27 Homemade Beef Stew Green Beans Dinner Roll/Butter Apple Sauce Chocolate Cake VO – Baked Potato with Veggie Cheese Sauce

28 Hungarian Goulash w/Macaroni Noodles Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli Kidney Bean Salad Diced Peaches Pound Cake VO – Soy Hungarian Goulash

25 No Meals Staff Holiday

S TOUGHTON A REA S ENIOR C ENTER • 248 W. Main St., Stoughton WI 53589

22 No Meals Staff Holiday

29 White Chili Tossed Salad w/Tomato Wedges Ranch Dressing Fruit Cup Crackers Chocolate Cake VO – Black Bean Burger

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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 Kelly Janda—Case Manager-Stoughton Erin Bleck—Case Manager-Stoughton Marla Janssen—Case Manager Stoughton (M-W) Kim Whitford—Nutrition Coordinator Tricia Nicoll—Volunteer/Program Coordinator Kristin Ott—Receptionist /Office Assistant (M-Th )

All COA Meetings Are Open To Public

Township Case Managers Albion & Dunkirk Judy Hoiberg (M and F) Cell Number 608-335-6677 Office is at the Stoughton Area Senior Center Pleasant Springs, Rutland and McFarland 838-7117 Briann Susdorf, 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 Dennis Kittleson—City Council Rep................873-6677 Open Position—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 .................... 332-8723 Charlotte Snow—City of Stoughton................. 205-1281 Faith Schuck—Town of Pleasant Springs………...234-0759 Sue Wollin—Town of Rutland……………………....455-4374 Open Position—Town of Albion. .......................................