5 may 2016 newsletter with ads

May 2016,Vol.33 No.5 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.

May is Older American’s Month! Check out these In This Month’s Issue…

Services

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Commission On Aging

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Case Management Support Groups

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Ongoing Groups/Classes 7 Monthly Events/News

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special activities we will be having at the center to celebrate Older Americans Month. ● Swing Into Spring Music Historian ● Grandparent Essay Contest Luncheon ● Outing To Epic ● Travelogue to Stonehenge

Blaze a Trail With Your Health & Safety ● Walking Club at Lake Kegonsa

Activity Calendar

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● CarFit Safety Recommendations For You and Your Car

Nutrition

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● Healthy Aging Presentation: Mental Health For Women

Menu Calendar

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● Creating and Coloring

Staff/Contact Information 16

● National Senior Health

and Fitness Day

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 & 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.

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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

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

Classes/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.

Social & Recreation

Fitness & Wellness Chair Exercise, $2/class Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 AM Chair Yoga, $4 /class Tuesdays 10:30 AM Gentle Yoga for Over 50 (OFF SITE) Suggested donation $3-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, at Covenant Lutheran Church 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

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

Bunco, $1.00 First Tues. of the month Canasta, Free Tues. 2:00 PM Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM

UW Nutrition Education, Free Check Calendar TH 11:30 AM Wii Bowling or League Free Main Floor– Mondays 10:30 AM (not on 2nd Monday) Zumba 5:00 PM Wednesdays $4.00 per class, Main Level

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.

Painting Group, Sept thru May Thur., 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Free at Vennevoll Clubhouse

Handiwork, Free Mon., 1:00 - 3:30 PM Bring your current handiwork project & join the conversation.

Wood Carving, Thru Madison College Thur., 8:00 - 12:00 PM

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

Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM

Rosemaling Group, Free Wed., 9:15AM Norwegian Paint

Wood Shop, Free/Mornings Must take a safety course to use the shop.

Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM McFarland State Bank Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:00 PM Dime Jingle 2nd Wed. 1 PM Euchre 4th Saturday, 7:00 PM Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:00PM Bring a “White Elephant” prize Ping Pong, Free Monday 3:00 PM Doubles: Wed. 3:00 Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM Pool Tables—Free/Daily Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Train Dominoes, Free Thursday 1:00 PM

Creative Writing Class, Free Last Tues. of month at 1:00 PM

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News: Case Management Information Radon Testing

Did You Know…? · The over 65 population should reach 86.7 million by 2050; there are more people over the age of 60 than under the age of 15. · Life expectancy has increased in the U.S.by 3.5 years since 1960 · $31,354 was the median 2009 income for 65 and older; and 16.8% of the elderly in America are poor or near poor. · Nearly half of all adults 65 and older volunteer in some form. · One in four households will care for a loved one aged 50 and older. · 66% of people aged 65+ live with relatives. · The US DHHSA estimates that 70% of all people 65 and up will need long term care services in their lifetime. · Most long term caregivers are unpaid, and 83% are family members, friends, and/or neighbors. · Many people report that they feel more content as they age. Although, older adults experience depression at twice the rate of younger adults. · Despite the common misconception that aging means physical inactivity, seniors are capable of exercising, and it’s great for health and wellbeing (mentally and physically). · 75% of adults 65 and older have received a flu shot in the past 12 months. · Elderly people who worry about falling over tend to fall over more often than those who don’t.. · Many professionals keep working after retirement age, even if it’s just part time. · People living in happy marriages tend to live longer.

Statistics from Family Service Madison PICADA

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Have you tested your home for radon lately?

Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that can lead to serious health issues if not detected. Radon testing in your home is very important because adults and children are exposed to the gas in their homes, and according to the U.S Surgeon General, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the country.

The Southeastern Wisconsin Radon Information Center has 5 important facts about radon that you should know. The information comes directly from the organization’s pamphlet: 1. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths each year in the U.S. 2. Every home should be tested for radon. The levels in any particular home cannot be predicted, but high levels have been found in every type of home in every region of the state.

3. Radon kits are inexpensive, readily available and easy to use. Hardware stores, building centers, and other retailers sell radon kits.

They can also be mail ordered from the Southeastern Wisconsin Radon Information Center.

4. Radon levels can be reduced to less than the EPA guidelines in virtually every home.

5. The Southeastern Wisconsin Radon Information Center can help you with information about radon.

For more information, contact the SE WI Radon Information Center by calling (262) 896-8300 or (800) 567-2366 or by visiting their website at www.waukeshacounty.gov/eh.

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News: Case Management Information Senior Health & Fitness Day Wednesday, May 25 Join the Senior Center and Stoughton community in participating in events and classes throughout the day that promotes and encourages keeping older Americans healthy and fit! This year’s theme is ‘Improve your Health for a Better Self’.

This is your chance to experience healthy living opportunities at free or reduced costs. Take a look at the complete list of available programs and classes that will be offered and join us in getting moving and sharing in healthy living!

For descriptions and more information about these exciting events, pick up a flyer at the center 8:00 AM Chair Exercise –Free class with instructor Margit Gerber 9:00-10:00 AM Hatha Yoga –Free class with instructor Ania Walecka.

10:00-11:00 AM Pickleball Demonstration, Instruction and Q&A (Location –check with Senior Center) –Free class 10:30 AM Tai Chi –Free demonstration with instructor Bob Constantine 11:00AM-1:00 PM Stoughton Hospital Food Nutrition Services-Free.

11:00-11:45 AM Level Up Strength Workshop (Off Site)-Free.

1:00-2:00PM QiGong Class – Free class with instructor Jo Chern

Fitness Gyms: Anytime Fitness (Off Site-2300 US Hwy 51) – Free access to the health club anytime on May 25. They will offer $50 gift cards to help with the cost of the membership if you are interested in joining. Free class below are offered the week prior to May 25. Registration is not required.

Tuesday, May 17 Senior Mixed Intermediate @ 9:15am- this class requires the participants to be able to stand for an hour.

Tuesday, May 17 Senior Stretch and Strength @ 10:30am - this class is chair based and is not a cardiovascular experience.

Thursday, May 19 Senior Stretch and Strength @ 10:30am - this class is chair based and is not a cardiovascular experience.

Level Up (Off Site 225 Hoel Ave.) – Free access to the health club between 9:00AM-7:00 PM on May 25th.

Lunch at the Stoughton Senior Center Stop by for a healthy lunch option at noon. The menu includes: juice, Chunky Chicken Salad with walnuts, red and green grapes and apples, fresh broccoli and cauliflower salad, mixed melon and cloverleaf roll. There is a suggested donation of $4.00 if you are 60 years of age or older.

Reserve your meal by calling 873-8585 by May 24th at 11:00 AM Golf Course (Off Site) Coachman’s-come out to the driving range and enjoy a free bucket of balls and chip/putt: 9 holes w/cart for $20.

3:00 Ping Pong Doubles–Free 3:00 Travelogue –Exploring Stonehenge 5:00 PM Zumba –Free class with instructor Jackie Robinson May 24 & 27 (Off Site Covenant Lutheran) 9:00 AM Gentle Yoga with Jill Izydor. Free S TOUGHTON A REA S ENIOR C ENTER • 248 W. Main St., Stoughton WI 53589

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News: COA & Community Information Commission on Aging

Finding Peace in an Election Year

Meeting Highlights for April 5, 20156 Meetings are Open to the Public

Center News: Cindy McGlynn · We appreciate the time and service you provide us and hope you can attend our Volunteer Week events April 11-15. · Stoughton Area Guide for Senior Services, 2015 Annual Report and breakdown of our services statistics by city/townships are now complete and available for pickup. · Annual COA elections for Chair/Vice Chair is next month, please consider which committees you would like to serve on.

Syttende Mai · Discussed options for securing the Center during the festivities.

Strategic Plan · Focus groups are going well. · All notes from the groups will be compiled and shared with all participants, then used to identify the issues and challenges to focus on in the 5-year Strategic Plan. · These issues and challenges will serve the basis for the COA committees to generate and prioritize specific actions to reach our goals for the Senior Center Committees: will not meet until the completion of the Strategic Plan.

Next meeting: 11:00 AM, May 3, 2016 Stoughton Area Senior Center 248 W Main St. Stoughton ————–———————-——————

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

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May 6 3:00-4:15 PM This session will encourage you to cultivate a stable mind during the election year. This nonpartisan, unbiased course applies Buddhist wisdom to modern political life. Relying on “Lojong” -- a Tibetan Buddhist mind-training practice -- we will transform stress and worry into energy for peace and stability.

Venerable Chodon, will lead us through discussing the daily challenges we meet and examine methods for working with anger, fear, anxiety, and confusion. We will create strategies to try at home and at work.

Coffee with the Mayor and Lisa S.- Director of Stoughton EMS Friday, May 13, 9:30 AM

Come hear the latest information or ask questions about our great city.

Community Garden Update Gardening is underway at Lowell Community Gardens. We have a handful of enthusiastic gardeners utilizing the Senior Center garden space. You can still get in on the action if you’d like to help water and maintain the center garden.

Call Tricia Nicoll at 873-8585 Kitchen Help Needed For Meals on Wheels Monday-Thursday- Friday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM For more information call Lisa at 873-8585

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

Monthly Highlights Parkinson’s & PoNS Wed., May 25, 1:30 PM Georgia Corner, Research Assistant from UW-Madison’s Tactile Communication & Neuro Rehabilitation Laboratory (TCNL) will join us to talk about the Portable Neuro-modulation Stimulator (PoNS) device. PoNS is a new approach being studied for treating the symptoms of patients with balance disorders including Parkinson’s disease. Out-oftown speakers appreciate an approximate count; please call Hollee at 873-8585 if you plan to attend.

Low Vision Support Thurs. May 19, 12:00 PM In May our group will be meeting at the Stoughton VFW at 200 Veterans Road for lunch at 12:00 PM. Please call Hollee at 8738585 if you have questions.

Farm Market Vouchers

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

Older Adult Alcoholics Anonymous To meet with a counselor in Stoughton call Earl German 698-0419 or Tuesdays 2 PM

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Parkinson Group

2nd Thursday, 2:00-3:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Contact: 873-8585

4th Wednesday, 1:30-3PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Contact: Hollee at 873-8585

Diabetes Support Group

Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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

DHSODHH@wisonsin.gov (855) 359-5252

Grandparents Raising Relative’s Children 2nd Sat., 10:00 AM -12:00 PM The Rainbow Project Office 831 E. Washington Av. Madison Child care & transportation available to those in need.

Contact: Ethel Dunn, 238-8751

Grief Support Groups

Wed. June 8 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center

3rd Tuesday, 3:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Contact: 873-8585 Facilitation provided by Southern Care Hospice

Speak with a Senior Center Case Manager to see if you qualify for this program.

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

400 N. Morris St. • Stoughton, WI 53589 608.873.5651 • www.skaalen.com

McCARTHY NURSING HOME “Serving the Developmentally Disabled for Over Thirty Years”

124 S. Monroe 873-7462

RHD Plumbing

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

Inc.

873-8903 MP# 7172

SPECIALIZING IN ALZHEIMER’S, PARKINGSON AND DEMENTIA CARE

• Frame & Unibody Repair • Insurance Work • Show Quality Paint Jobs • Expert Color Matching • Fiberglass Repair • Glasurit Paint For computerized estimates on all makes & models

608-877-1907 140 West Street • Jeff Gassen

Beautiful and Spacious 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Available for those age 55+

Amenities: Free Heat, Storage, Parking, A/C & Dishwasher Included, Same Floor Laundry, Pets Welcome - Some Restrictions Apply Community Room and Resident Activities

608-838-6515 4809 Dale Street, McFarland, WI 53558 • One Bedroom $740.00, Two Bedroom $865.00 Income restrictions may apply. Professionally managed by Oakbrook Corporation

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For ad info. call Dennis Thompson at 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com

Stoughton Area Senior Center

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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

THOR J. ANDERSON, DDS

608-209-5355

1520 Vernon Street Stoughton

10 Years of Experience

www.CressFuneralService.com Corner of Page & Prospect

873-9244

• 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

CONCRETE CONTRACTOR

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.

P.O. BOX 246 STOUGHTON, WI 53589

(608) 873-9490

608.877.1227

DAVID W. NELSON

608.873.6611 www.stoughtonhospital.com We sell Pasta Sauce in Bulk for Centers Spaghetti Dinners

HANSON PEST MANAGEMENT Commercial & Residential

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

Oregon, WI

Call: 608-877-9463

Gary Hanson (608) 835-2563 Cell (608) 712-3859 hansonpest@charter.net Over 20 years of pest management experience

“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

24-Hour Personalized Care Individualized Therapy Services

Serving Lunch & Dinner Sunday Breakfast

4502 Milwaukee 450 ee St Madison, WI

Nightly Specials 3097 Sunnyside St. (608) 205-9300

608-249-2137 608 137 Visit us at: www.karmenta.com

For ad info. call Dennis Thompson at 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com

Wide variety of Home Health Equipment and Lift Chairs

873-3244

Stoughton Area Senior Center

Free Delivery

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CenterEvents: Educational/Health Wednesday, May 4, 9:30 -11:30 AM

How well do you fit in your car, and what can you do to improve your fit? Register for this program and find out. CarFit is an educational program that will help you be a safer driver by ensuring a proper and safe fit for operating a vehicle. For example, sitting too close, or too far away from your stearing wheel can affect your safety.

During this event, specially trained technicians will assess your fit, and make recommendations on improving your fit. If needed, an Occupational Therapist will provide information on adaptive equipment to assist you in safer driving.

Healthy Aging: Mental Health: What Every Woman Needs to Know Thursday, May 12, 1:00 PM This free presentation will be given by Sue Richards, a local registered nurse. During this one hour session we will cover the most common mental health disorders among women: depression and anxiety. Join us to learn about ways to improve your mental wellness, and how to help others who may be struggling. The session will cover: · What is Mental Health · Who is affected · Types of depression and anxiety · Symptoms of depression and anxiety · Gender differences · How to advocate for yourself and others who may have depression or anxiety · Screenings · Treatments · Self-help tips Available resources, handouts on the topic and a small gift will be available for participants at the end of the session.

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Lunch and Learn: Library Books Sent To Your Home Tuesday, May 24, 12:00 PM Mary Driscoll, Outreach Librarian from the Dane County Library Service will be here to talk about the Dane County Library Service Home Service Program. This program provides large print books and audio books to homebound individuals who are unable to travel to the library . Anyone living in Dane County outside the Madison City limits who has an ongoing physical condition that prevents them from coming to the library is eligible for this service. The large print books and audio books are sent postage free through the mail and may be returned the same way. It's a fun and easy way to have the library delivered right to you!

Chair Massage Is Back At The Center With Silverado Spa and Salon!

Tuesday, May 17, 9:00-11:00 AM Sign up is required by calling 873-8585.

Massage will be offered every third Tuesday of the month. Prices are: $25 for 15 minutes and $40 for 30 minutes Silverado Spa & Salon is a full service Spa in Stoughton. They have Massage and Facial Services as well as Hair, Nail, Skin Care, Makeup, and Tanning Services. They not only want to provide you with a great service but they want to give you an experience you will not soon forget.

The Massage Therapist that will be coming to our center is Debi Whitaker. Debi has been in the industry for 4 years. Her clients say she does amazing work! She looks forward to coming to our Senior Center to get to know some of you.

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

CenterEvents: Arts & Entertainment Friday Movie Friday, May 5, 1:00 PM Inside Out PG After Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.

Classic Movie Friday Friday, May 20, 1:00 PM It Happened One Night is a story of a spoiled heiress, running away from her family and is helped by a man who is actually a reporter and in need of a story

Spring Music Appreciation Mondays in May at 3:00 PM The Music Appreciation Series will continue in May with the following presentations. The programs are open to "anyone who loves music and would like to learn more about it".

The sessions are free but donations are appreciatively accepted to help cover costs.

May 2: On Wings of A Song: The life and music of Felix Mendelssohn, presented by John Beutel with guest pianist, Margo Martens, playing some Mendelssohn compositions.

May 9: Grammy nominated Dr. James Leary, UW Madison Department of Scandinavian Studies and Folklore Department."Folksongs of Wisconsin".

Creatin’ N Coloring Tuesday, May 17, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Experience the fun and calming effect of coloring.

Local artist, Lynn Gifford will provide you with over 30 hand drawn designs that you can choose from to color. You will receive 3 designs and an 8x10 mat (to fit a standard size frame) to take home with you. The cost is $15 and sign up is required. Come see what the coloring craze is all about!

Book Discussion at the Senior Center Wed, May 25, 1:00 PM This month’s book is The Secrets of Midwives by Sally Hepworth.

Join us for an afternoon book discussion group with support from the Stoughton Library the 4th Wednesday of each month.

Questions? Please call 873-6281.

Travelogue Wednesday, May 25, 3:00 PM There’s a whole world out there waiting to be explored. This month we’ll learn the Secrets of Stonehenge.

Erected some 5000 years ago on England’s Salisbury Plain, the great stone circle of Stonehenge continues to fascinate scientists and draw hordes of visitors to consider its origins and construction. Come join us as we travel the world!

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CenterEvents: Month’s Highlights Walking Club

Swing into Spring

Fridays at 1:00 PM This month as we celebrate Older Americans Month, an annual event organized by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Resources. In honor of this years theme, Blaze a Trail we will be starting a new walking program out at Lake Kegonsa State Park on Friday afternoons at 1:00 PM beginning May 6th. The park has more than five miles of accessible hiking trails along the lake and through varied habitat. Please being your I.D with you and meet in the trail parking lots just passed the park office entrance off Door Creek Drive.

Wednesday, May 18, 3:00 PM

Outing to Epic Wednesday, May 11

Join us for a guided tour at Epic in Verona.

Epic is a healthcare software company that employs over 9000 people. The large campus displays vibrant artwork, themed rooms including a New York City subway car replica, and model of the New York Stock Exchange (Indiana Jones office tunnel noted above) and other unique features. We will leave the Senior Center at 1:00 PM for our 2:00 PM tour and will plan to car pool there. This tour is free of charge and will involve almost a mile of walking. Sign up is required. 873-8585

Lunch Bunch Group Friday, May 13, 11:00 AM Location: Green Lantern in McFarland. Meet new friends or come with a friend. Please Join Us! Call the Center to register, 873-8585.

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Erik Larson is a music historian, having extensively studied the Big Band Era covering the 1920s through the early 1950s. His music presentations feature the original recordings while sharing interesting and little known facts about the bands, their leaders, vocalists and ballrooms. Additionally, he invites audience questions, reminiscences and guesses as to the singer or band he is playing. He has been entertaining audiences, young and old, for nearly two decades. Erik is a speaker with Arizona Humanities and has served with two big band radio stations, one over Chicago and the other over Greater Los Angeles.

6th Grade Essay Contest Luncheon Friday, May 20 at 12:00 PM May is Older American’s Month! To honor the importance of older adults in our community, the Stoughton Area Senior Center sponsors an annual Essay Contest among area 6th Grade students. This year St. Ann’s Catholic School participated and submitted essays with the topic of “My Grandparents” or “My Best Older Friend”. Contest winner will be honored during this luncheon. Call to make your luncheon reservations by noon on May 19.

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.

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

Stoughton Area Senior Center May Activities MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

2 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong 3:00 Music Apprec.

3 9:00 Computer/Tech 11:00 COA Mt, 1:00 Bunco 2:00 AA 2:00 Canasta 2:30 Line Dancing

4 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 9:30-11:30 CarFit 3:00 Ping Pong 5 PM Zumba

5 8:00 Woodcarving 10:30 Beginn.Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

6 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Walking Club 3:00 Peace Class

9 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong 3:00 Music Appreciation

10 9:00 Computer/Tech 10:00 MS Support 2:00 AA 2:00 Canasta 2:30 Line Dancing

11 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Dime Jingle 1:00 Outing to Epic 3:00 Ping Pong NO Zumba

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13 Shop @ EastTown 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Coffee/Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Lunch Bunch 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Walking Club VA Assistance

16 Foot Care in PM 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong Attorney Hours in PM

17 9:00 Creat N Color 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:00 Chair Massage 2:00 AA 2:00 Canasta 2:30 Line Dancing 3:00 Grief Support Group

18 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Entertainment 3:00 Ping Pong 5 PM Zumba

19 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Beginn.Tai Chi 11:30UW Food Prog.

Noon Low Vision @ VFW today 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

20 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Walking Club 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Classic Movie

23 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

24 Foot Care in AM 9:00 Computer/Tech 12 Lunch & Learn 1:00 Writing Group 1:00 Over the Hill Bingo 2:00 AA 2:00 Canasta 2:30 Line Dancing

25 Health/Fitness Day See Page 5 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

26 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer/Tech 9-12 Blood Press.Ch 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Beginn.Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

27 Shop at Hilldale 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong Noon Essay Contest Luncheon 1:00 Walking Club 1:00 PD Exercise

30 STAFF HOLIDAY

31 Saturday 9:00 Computer/Tech Mornings Center 1:00 Writing Group is Open by 2:00 AA 2:00 Canasta Volunteers 2:30 Line Dancing

9 AM to 11AM

THURSDAY

8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Begin.Tai Chi. 1:00 Healthy Aging 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead 2:00 Dementia C.G

FRIDAY

Saturday Evening Euchre May 28 Doors Open 7 PM New Players Welcome!

Lisa’s

Kitchen Corner MUSHROOMS: How to enjoy them and nutritional information

1. Sauté. Easy as 1, 2, 3! Brush pan lightly with oil and heat on high.

2. Grill and Broil. Best for larger capped mushrooms. Lightly brush caps and stems with oil and season as desired. Grill or broil 4 to 6 inches from heat source for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, brushing once or twice.

3. Roast for Flavor. Roasting mushrooms is perfect for multitasking cooks. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Brush mushrooms with oil [about 1 tablespoon of oil for each 8 ounces of mushrooms]. Place mushrooms on a shallow baking pan in oven. Stir occasionally until brown, about 20 minutes.

4. Steam in the Microwave. Place 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms in a microwaveable bowl.

Cover and cook on 100% power for 2-3 minutes.

5. Freshen Up Your Meals. Toss fresh mushrooms in your everyday meals like lasagna or soup to add key nutrients with no fat, little calories and no cholesterol.

6. Sandwich Swap. Cut slices of Portabella mushrooms for your favorite sandwich instead of meat for a healthy inexpensive swap.

7. Mushroom Chips! Try noshing on some delicious mushroom chips dipped in a warm pesto sauce.

8. Save for Later. Sauté fresh mushrooms and store them in the freezer for up to a month.

Fresh, uncooked mushrooms should never be frozen.

9. Bag the Burger. Try swapping your burger for a grilled Portabella on a bun with your favorite condiments..

Nutrition Information: Fat free; saturated fat free; very low sodium; cholesterol free; low calorie; high in Riboflavin; good source of niacin; good source of copper; good source of pantothenate.

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, talk with Lisa regarding your meal options.

Home Delivered Meals: Meal delivery is available to homebound older adults in the Stoughton Area School District 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 menu on p. 15, as well as additional meal choices on Tuesdays & Thursdays (see below). 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/reservations should be made by 1:00 the previous working day.

Any cancellations made on the day of, are still subject to payment to the county.

Tuesday is Main Street Kitchen Option Day At the Center Choice of the below sandwich, dessert and soup or side salad and fruit cup, or garden salad. Sandwiches include cheese, lettuce & tomato. Call 873-8585 the prior day by 12PM to order. · May 3: Turkey Salad · May 10: BBQ · May 17: Chicken Salad · May 24: Egg Salad · June 2: Italian Salad Bowl

Article taken from the USDA SNAP-Ed Connection 14

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

Stoughton Area Senior Center

MAY 2016 MENU

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

2 Sloppy Joe on bun Buttered Broccoli Flowerets Coleslaw Fruit Cup Ice Cream

3 Potato Beef Casserole Buttered Carrots Apple Juice Wh Wh Bread Margarine Cookie

4 Stuffed Green Pepper Soup Crackers Sl. Turkey & Cheese on Rye Lettuce/Tomato Sl. Fresh Orange Cake

5 Ham Slice Yams Buttered Gr. Beans Banana Multi Gr Bread Margarine

6 Mediterranean Pasta Salad /Chix w/ Nuts & Red Peppers Spring Salad Fresh Fruit French Bread/Oil forDipping Lemon Cake

9 Hamburger /Bun Lettuce/ Onion Ketchup/ Mustard Buttered Corn Pineapple Blueberry Pie

10 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Parmesan Pkt. Mixed Green Salad & Dice Tomatoes Dressing Pear Slices Garlic Bread

11 Egg Bake( w/ red peppers, Tomatoes, Onions, Mozz. Cheese) Sausage Patty Hash Brown Ambrosia Salad Blueberry Muffin

12 Chicken Broccoli Rotini Salad V-8 Juice Peach Slices Dinner Roll Margarine

13 Lemon Baked Fish/Tartar Sauce Baked Potato & Sour Cream Coleslaw Butter Apple Crisp Wh Wh Bread

16 Salisbury Steak Brown Rice Buttered Carrots Fruit Cocktail Rye Bread/Marg.

17 Brat/Bun Ketchup/Mustard Sauerkraut Chunky Applesauce Cookie

18 Pizza Casserole Italian Green Beans Apple Juice Sm Croissant/Marg Strawberry Short Cake & Topping

19 Three Cheese Lasagna Buttered California Mix Fresh Orange Bread Stix/Marg.

Sherbet

20 Turkey Roast Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Buttered Broccoli Fruit Cup WhWh BreadMarg Bar

23 Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Parmesan Pkt. Buttered Peas Apricots Garlic Bread

24 Augratin Potatoes and Diced Ham Mixed Veggies Banana Rye Bread/Marg.

Choc. Ice Cream

25 Chicken Salad/ Walnuts/Grapes/ Apple Grape Juice Broccoli & Cauliflower Salad Mixed Melon Cloverleaf Roll & Butter

26 Roast Beef/Gravy Roasted Red Potatoes/Marg.

Roasted Veggies Jell-O & Pear Slices Multi Gr Bread Margarine

27 American Chop Suey Rice Oriental Mix Vegg.

Fresh Apple Wh Wh Bread/ Margarine Bar

30 No Meals Staff Holiday

31 Chicken Cacciatore Egg Noodles Brussel Sprouts Diced Peaches Multi Gr Bread Margarine Sherbet

For all lunch reservations please call 873-8585 by noon the prior day before.

Thursdays: Salad Day at the Center · May 5: Garden · May 12: Taco · May 19: Chef’s · May 26: Chicken Ranch Salad

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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 Becky Kelly—M & TH at 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 Sid Boersma—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 Betty Thompson—Town of Rutland................ 835-5145