MAY 2015, Vol.32 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. In This Month’s Issue… Services Case Management
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Nutrition
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Commission On Aging
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Support Groups
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Events Month Highlights
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Ongoing Events/Classes 13 Activity Calendar
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Menu Calendar
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Staff/Contact Information 16
It’s May, and Stoughton has a lot to celebrate! This year’s Older American’s Month’s focus is on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. -It isn’t hard to see how older adults are achieving this as participants at our local Senior Center every day and throughout town during Syttende Mai! We invite you read on for the history of Older American’s Month along with the 50-year old Older American’s Act, as well as for our latest program and service offerings. This May, and everyday, we invite you to Get into the Act!
6th Grade Essays
2014 Annual Report
Come listen to this year’s essay winners read about “My Grandparent” or “My Best Older Friend” p. 11.
It is now available for pick up at the Senior Center or on our website, Facebook or Twitter; details on p. 6.
May 25th—Staff Holiday Open by Volunteers 9:00 to 11:00AM
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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
A representative is available on Fridays at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. Please call (608) 266-4158 to schedule an appointment.
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: 10:00 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.
Blood Pressure Readings No appointments needed-Last Thursday of the month 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2
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.
Experience Works Unemployed individuals 55 and over with low income who are seeking employment or job training. Call 608-646-0409 for information.
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
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: Case Management Services Information - and community-based services they need to live independently in their communities. It is also an occasion to highlight how older adults are engaging with and making a difference in those communities.
“Get into the Act” Older Americans Month 2015 Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Get into the Act,” to focus on how older adults are taking charge of their health, getting engaged in their communities, and making a positive impact in the lives of others. The theme also reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Older Americans Act into law in July 1965. Since that time, the Act has provided a nationwide aging services network and funding that helps older adults live with dignity in the communities of their choice for as long as possible. These services include homedelivered and congregate meals, caregiver support, community-based assistance, preventive health services, elder abuse prevention, and much more. By promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, and inclusivity, more Americans than ever before can “Get into the Act.” While the Stoughton Area Senior Center provides enriching programs and services to older adults year-round, Older Americans Month offers an opportunity to emphasize how older adults can access the home
Throughout the month, the Stoughton Senior Center will be conducting activities and providing tips on how to access programs, resources and opportunities designed to maximize the independence of older adults in our community. Discover Older Americans Month: Visit http:// acl.gov/olderamericansmonth. Contact a case manager for more information. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging office by visiting http:// www.eldercare.gov/ or calling 1-800- 677-1116 to find ongoing opportunities to celebrate and support Older Americans.
Tech Support Phone Scam Cybercriminals -a growing fraud scheme You have heard never to give out personal information to anyone who calls you, whether it is Social Security, Medicare, your bank, credit card companies, or any apparently legitimate agency-always err on the side of caution and only give out information if you placed the call. Our Senior Center staff have recently been told of a prevalent fraud scheme that involves computer tech support. A person may call and identify themselves as a representative of Microsoft or a company affiliated with them. They might offer to help solve your computer problems or sell you a software license. Once they have access to your computer, they can do the following:
Trick you into installing malicious software that could capture sensitive data, such as online banking information.
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News: Case Management Information
Convince you to visit legitimate websites (like www.ammyy.com) to download software that will allow them to take control of your computer remotely.
Request credit card information so they can bill you for phony services.
Direct you to fraudulent websites and ask you to enter credit card and other personal or financial information there.
Neither Microsoft nor its partners make unsolicited phone calls to charge you for computer security or software fixes. Cybercriminals often use publicly available phone directories, so they might know your name and other personal information when they call you. They might even guess what operating system you're using. Do not trust unsolicited calls. Do not provide any personal information. For more information go to: http://www.microsoft.com/ security/online-privacy/avoid-phone-scams.aspx
Why Are So Many Facing Reduced FoodShare Benefits? by the GWAAR Legal Services Team (for reprint) FoodShare is Wisconsin’s program for the federally funded supplement nutrition assistance program (SNAP). The program is administered jointly by federal, state, and local governments. Over the course of the last year or so, many Wisconsin residents have experienced a reduction in the amount of monthly FoodShare benefits they receive. In November 2013, temporary benefit increases to SNAP from the 2009 American Recovery and Relief Act ended. The focus of this article, however, is on the more recent change that came via the 2014 Farm Bill. Although the name of the bill sounds like it has no correlation to FoodShare, it actually redefined how net income is calculated for SNAP households receiving aid from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) or locally known as Wisconsin Home 4
Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP). According to the Hunger Task Force, this change has resulted in reduced benefits to more than 255,000 low-income households in Wisconsin. What did the 2014 Farm Bill change? Wisconsin and several other cold weather states offered a single deduction for heating and cooling costs — known as the “Heat and Eat” program. Participating states provided the full utility deduction (HSUA) to recipients if they received any assistance from LIHEAP. To maximize FoodShare benefits, all FoodShare households were given a $1 annual LIHEAP/ WHEAP benefit, thus qualifying for the full utility deduction. However, the 2014 Farm Bill mandated that households must receive an amount greater than $20 in LIHEAP in the past 12 months to receive the full utility deduction. Wisconsin then stopped granting the automatic $1 LIHEAP benefit to FoodShare households. Who was affected by the change? People who had been receiving the $1 WHEAP benefit will likely face a reduction in benefits as they are no longer receiving the $1 benefit and are no longer eligible for the standard utility deduction. Likewise, persons who are not required to pay a separate utility bill (it is wrapped into their monthly rent) are likely to face a reduction in benefits. This change has particularly affected people who live in subsidized housing and do not pay a separate utility bill. People who pay a separate utility bill or have received at least $20 in WHEAP benefits in the past 12 months will likely not face a reduction in benefits due to these changes. When will the reductions take place? Changes have been implemented on a rolling basis and there was some confusion regarding whether persons in subsidized housing should be granted the full utility deduction. This has since been resolved; the current policy states that to receive the full utility deduction, a person must be required to pay an actual utility cost or receive at least $20 in WHEAP in the past 12 months.
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Lisa’s
Kitchen Corner
Rhubarb One of the first spring offerings from the garden brings rejuvenating gifts to the seasonal end of the winter diet. Rhubarb is high in vitamins A and C and a variety of minerals, particularly calcium.
Attention: Meals on Wheels and Congregate Lunch Participants Coming soon… The Dane County Department of Human Services is administering the Senior Nutrition Program Survey for us this year. If you dined at our meal site or received a home delivered meal this year, you will be receiving a survey in the mail in early June. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and return it in the enclosed self addressed, stamped envelope. Your input is important—your confidential answers will help us determine if our Meal program meets your needs. Thanks!
Please remember cancellations/reservations should be made by 1PM the previous working day. Any cancellations made on the day of are still subject to payment to the county.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Rhubarb Bread 1 cup soured milk (add I tablespoon vinegar to 1 cup milk, let sit 5 minutes) ¾ cup brown sugar 2/3 cup oil 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups rhubarb, chopped ½ cup sugar 1 tablespoon butter Heat oven to 325 degrees; grease 2 loaf pans. Mix soured milk, brown sugar, oil, egg and vanilla. In separate bowl, mix flour, soda and salt. Add dry ingredients to wet, Add rhubarb and mix. Pour into pans. Blend sugar and butter; sprinkle on top of batter. Bake 50 minutes.
Nutrition Program Information: Meals are provided by Dane County through Consolidated Food Services. They are packaged, delivered and served by Senior Center volunteers. If you are a vegetarian or have special dietary needs, call and talk with Lisa regarding your meal options. Nutrition Site: The Senior Center serves lunch Mon. thru Fri. at 12:00 PM. Menu pg.15. Home Delivered Meals: Meal delivery is available to homebound older adults in the Stoughton Area School District every weekday. 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: Meal Site: $7.50 Delivered Meal: $7.75. Please be reminded that cancellations and reservations must be made by 1:00 PM on the previous working day. Any cancellations made on the day of, are still subject to payment to the County/Senior Center.
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News: COA & Community Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for April 7, 2015 Meetings are Open to the Public
Center News: New Chairs on the Main Level, Floor buffing to be scheduled soon. City building use policy is being worked on. Recommendations will go to City Council. March for Meals (campaign to raise awareness for meal program) was a success. NBC-15 reported; video is on our website. Plan Do Study Act (PDSA): a evaluation tool Discussed how the PDSA is way to understand our Accreditation and Strategic Planning processes when we identify and work on standards or areas needing change. Our goal for this year is for Committees and the COA to better document our progress on action plans. Committee Recruitment: Until we have more committee representation, staff is prioritizing the remaining action plans and will bring them to COA to address. D. Sharpe, N. Hoffman and S. Boersma offered to meet with Teressa to review the Senior Center Volunteer Handbook. Center Survey: Discussed summer surveys. Evaluation Committee will determine next step. Syttende Mai: See page 11. 2014 Annual Report: See blue box to side. Legislative Update: Assurances from Senate & Assembly that the legislature will not change Senior Care. State is considering Work & Save, a bill to make it easier to grow retirement savings. Next meeting: 11:00 AM, May 5, 2015 Stoughton Area Senior Center See the City website for full meeting minutes.
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2014 Annual Report Our Annual Report gives a colorful recap of 2014. It contains volunteer, participant and event statistics, as well as photos taken throughout the year. In addition, you will find information highlighting our programs, services, publications, administration and financial structure. Ask at the front desk for a copy or read it online on our website, or our Facebook or Twitter pages. Clarification: Betty Thompson is our Town of Rutland representative to the Commission on Aging (COA). We are so appreciative of her 5+ years of service to the Senior Center and sincerely apologize for the accidental omitting of her name in the printed Annual Report. All copies online have been fixed. For a complete contact list of all COA members please see the back of our monthly newsletter.
Please use your card! When visiting the Senior Center, please sign-in with your own card (not as a guest). Using an assigned card provides us with more complete statistics, which helps us when requesting funding for programs and services. This simple step could mean more options for our participants! Don’t have a card? Or don’t know how to use it? Please ask our staff for assistance.
FRIENDSHIP FUND FOR ACTIVITIES AT THE 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 Cindy McGlynn/Director 873-8585.
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This Month’s
Area Support Groups
SUPPORT EVENTS
Caregiver Group
Parkinson Group
Mood & Thinking Changes with Parkinson’s Disease
Watch for educational events this coming year. Call Hollee for information or if you have any ideas for a presentation topic. 873-8585
4th Wed., 1:30-2:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: Hollee at 873-8585
Weds., May 27, 1:30 PM Dr. Teresa Mangin, Movement Disorders Specialist from Dean/St. Mary’s Department of Neurology will join us to speak about changes with mood and thinking that sometimes occur for people with Parkinson’s disease. If you plan to attend, please call Hollee at (608) 873-8585.
Diabetic Support Group 2nd Monday 6 PM in the Stoughton Hospital Ridge Room. Contact Deb at 608-6286500 for more information
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 Finding Purpose May Add Years to Your Life Studies of adults over 60 have linked having a purpose in life to living longer. Older, retired adults may benefit more from a sense of purpose because it can help combat the loss of structure they previously gained through their jobs.
3rd Tuesday, 3:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: 873-8585 Facilitation provided by Southern Care Hospice
Low Vision Support 3rd Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: 873-8585
Multiple Sclerosis Group 2nd Tuesday, 10:00-11:30 AM Stoughton Area Senior Center Mandt Room Contact: 873-8585
Older Adult Alcoholics Anonymous To meet with a counselor in Stoughton call Earl German At 246-7606 ext. 1182
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin Information, education,
advocacy and support services including a 24/7 Helpline. 232-3400 or (888) 308-6251 support@alzwisc.org
Breast Cancer Support For individual support please call Karleen at 873-6041 or Judy at 608-770-7829 at Stoughton Hospital.
-UW Institute on Aging
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CenterEvents: Educational UW Nutrition Education Program
Healthy Aging– Stroke Prevention
Thursday, May 14, 11:30 AM
Thursday, May 14, 1:00 PM
Want flavor without the sodium? Join us to discuss how to enhance the flavor of your food by using fresh herbs and spices. Take home your own spiced oatmeal mixes!
Join Dr. Christopher Harkin to learn steps you can take reduce, or prevent your risk of having a stroke.
Lunch & Learn: Pre-planning a Funeral Thursday, May 21, 12:00 PM
Stoughton CarFit Event Friday, May 29, 9:00 AM -1:00 PM
Plan today and avoid family conflicts. Preparing…is it better to pay now or pay later? Claudia Murray, Advanced Planning Consultant from Cress Funeral Home will discuss all costs to a funeral, in addition to the funeral home expense.
Book Discussion Group Wednesday, May 27, 1:00 PM This month’s book is Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty. Join us for an afternoon discussion group with support from the Stoughton Library every 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM. For questions, please call 873-6281.
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 steering 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.
MEDICAID: What Is It? In simple terms, Medicaid is the govern-ment program that pays for long-term skilled nursing care for individuals who qualify. Unfortunately, individuals must meet strict asset and income requirements to qualify. However, if you do careful planning with a knowledgeable planner, there are ways you can become Medicaid eligible and still keep some assets. For more information on Medicaid Planning, please speak with an attorney about your personal situation. Local attorney Eric Christoffersen will be holding office hours at the Stoughton Area Senior Center on the third Monday of each month. To make an appointment, contact his office at (608) 662-0440, email him at edc@dfgrams.com, or 221 Kings Lynn Rd. Suite B, Stoughton, WI (by appt. only).
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CenterEvents: Arts & Entertainment 1st Friday Movie, May 1, 1:00 PM, The Theory of Everything Based on the memoir of Jane Wilde Hawking, which deals with her relationship with Stephen Hawking, his diagnosis of a motor neuron disease (ALS) and his success in physics. Despite being confined to a wheelchair, Hawking is one of the most famous scientists in the world today.
Classic Movie Friday May 15, 1:00 PM Midway This gripping film interweaves the stories of the soldiers who fought the Battle of Midway, which took place six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor and was a turning point for the U.S. Starring Charlton Heston and Henry Fonda. For its original road show release, Midway was offered in the "Sensurround" process, which electronically shook and vibrated the audience's chairs during the battle sequences.
6th Grade Essay Luncheon Friday, May 22 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. The topic of the essays is “My Grandparents” or “My Best Older Friend”. Contest winner will be honored during this event. Following this celebration, we will have a special program entitled:
A Visit with Mark Twain Friday, May 22, 2:00 PM Join us for this nationally acclaimed Library Program, co-sponsored by Stoughton Public Library. Performer Dave Ehlert will share his extensive knowledge of Samuel Clemens’ life and works.
Bunco Syttende Mai at the Senior Center Thursday, May 14 6:30 PM Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, May 16 1:15 PM Center open for Youth Parade Saturday, May 17 1:30 PM Center open: Norwegian Parade
May 5 at 1:00 PM New players are always welcome!
2015 FIRESIDE TRIPS: Guys on Ice, June 11 (Information sheets available at front desk) Westside Story: September 17 It’s a Wonderful Life: November 5 Registration & payment now handled by: Belleville Senior Citizens Center P.O. Box 267, Belleville WI 53508 (608) 424-6007
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This Month’s Highlights Tuesdays Catered Meal Options The Food for Thought Survey results show that 70% of its respondents would like the Senior Center to offer other healthy options like soup, salads and sandwiches.
Green House Tour at the Stoughton Garden Center Monday, May 4th at 10:00 AM
Bring a friend and meet us at the Stoughton Garden Center to learn about all the beautifully plants, garden art and equipment available to enhance your gardens this year.
Games Worth Playing Get ready! It’s coming! The Wisconsin Senior Games offers competitive events for seniors fifty and older. From June 6 – 20, events are held in Madison and the surrounding area. For details and registration see: www.WiSeniorGames.org.
Lunch Bunch Group Friday, May 8, 11:00 AM This month’s destination: Green Lantern Bring a friend or come alone and meet new friends. Call the center to register 873-8585.
Main Street Kitchen provided us with a monthly trial in March, Sugar & Spice Eatery did in April, and another local restaurant is in the works for May. A list of the weekly options will be available at the Center soon. Your lunch reservations will need to be made by noon on the day before. Please call the Senior Center at 873-8585 for more information, or to place an order. This is a pilot program, and if it’s successful, will become a regular meal offering. If you know of other catering services that may want to be involved with this pilot program please call the Senior Center with your ideas.
Farm Market Voucher Distribution June 8, 2015 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Stoughton Senior Center Speak with a Senior Center Case Manager to see if you qualify.
Coffee with the Mayor Friday, May 8 at 9:30AM Come hear the latest information or ask questions about our community every 2nd Friday of the month!
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Other Upcoming Summer Events: More Summer Garden Tours Walks with Docs Brewers & Mallards Outings Comprehensive Medication Review Check out June’s newsletter for details.
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Senior Center: Ongoing Programs Please see the Activity Calendar on page 14 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 Yoga, (OFF SITE) $4 /class Tuesdays 8:00 AM at Covenant Church Gentle Yoga for Over 50 (OFF SITE) Suggested donation $3-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, at Covenant Lutheran Church
Tai Chi -Beginners $7/class Mon.10:30 AM New Students Welcome!! Tai Chi $7/class, Mon. & Th. 9:00 AM Tai Chi –Advanced $10/class. Mon. & Th. 1:00 PM UW Nutrition Education, Free Topic: Herbs & Spices 2nd Thursday, 11:30 AM
Social & Recreation Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM Bunco, $1.00 First Tues. of the month Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Sponsor: Home Instead
Line Dancing Join Us! Free Tuesdays 2:30 PM
Wii Bowling or League Free Main Floor- Call for times or info Wii League Bowlers Needed!
Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:00 PM
Ping Pong, Free Mondays 3:00 PM Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM
Zumba 5:00 PM Wednesdays $4.00 per class, Main Level
Euchre Weds. 10:00 AM, Free 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.
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!
Rosemaling Group, Free Wed., 9:15AM Norwegian Paint
Wood Shop, Free/Mornings Must take a safety course to use the shop. Creative Writing Class, Free Last Tues. of month at 1:00 PM
Mahjong, Free 2nd Wed. 1:00 PM Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:00PM Bring a “White Elephant” prize Ping Pong, Free Monday 3:00 PM Doubles: Wed. 3:00 Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM Pool Tables—Free/Daily Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Lessons available Train Dominoes, Free Thursday 1:00 PM
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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
May 2015 FRIDAY 1 8:00 Chair Stretch Veteran’s Assist. 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Movie
Saturday Evening Cards-Euchre May 23 7:30 PM 4 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Greenhouse Tour p.12 10:30 Beginn. Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong
5 9:00 Computer/Tech 11:00 COA 1:00 Bunco 2:30 Line Dancing
6 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Euchre 3:00 Ping Pong 5PM Zumba
7 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead
8 Veteran’s Assist. Shop @ East Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Mayor/Coffee 10:00 Veteran’s 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Lunch Bunch 1:00 PD Exercise
11 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Begin.Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong
12 9:00 Computer/Tech 10:00 Wii Bowling 10 MS Support Group 1:00 Volunteer Event 2:30 Line Dancing
13 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Euchre 1:00 Mahjong 3:00 Ping Pong 5 PM Zumba
14 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 11:30UW Food Pgm 1:00 Healthy Aging 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead 6:30 Hall of Fame
15 Veteran’s Assist 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Classic Movie
18 Foot Care in PM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9,10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong 1-5 PM Attorney Hours
19 9:00 Computer/Tech 2:30 Line Dancing 3:00 Grief Support Group
20 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Euchre 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Ping Pong 5 PM Zumba
21 8a-Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge Noon Lunch & Learn 1:00 Low Vision 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead
22 Veteran’s Assist Shop @ Hilldale 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 12:00 Essay Contest 1:00 PD Exercise
28 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9 Blood Press. Chec 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead
29 Veteran’s Assist 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 CarFit Event 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong
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Staff Holiday Center open by volunteers 9-11:00AM
26 Foot Care in AM 9:00 Computer/Tech 1:00 Writing Class -New writers welcome 1:00 Over the Hill Bingo 2:30 Line Dancing
27 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Euchre 1:00 Book Group 1:30 Parkinson Grp. 3:00 Ping Pong 5 PM Zumba
2:00 Mark Twain
Stoughton Area Senior Center
May 2015 Menu
All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Call by noon on Wednesday to order.
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Hearty Vegetable Soup Crackers Tuna Salad w/ Lettuce Leaf Croissant Pear Slices Cookie
Ham Slice ½ Baked Sweet Potato Pickled Beets Fresh Fruit Piece Multi Grain Bread
11 Beef Noodle Casserole Buttered Carrots Apple Juice Rye Bread Cherry Crisp
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Thursday Salads at the Center May 7: Chef Salad May 14: Taco Salad May 21: Garden Salad May 28: California Cobb
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THURSDAY
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Meat Sauce Spaghetti Noodles Parmesan Pkt Mixed Greens w/ Diced Tomato Banana $5 Special Meal p.12 Garlic Bread Cake
Turkey Roast w/Gravy Mashed Potato/Gravy
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta Salad Spring Green Salad
12 Hamburger on Bun Lettuce/Onion Green Beans Mandarin Oranges Blueberry Pie
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Stuffed Green Pepper Soup/Crackers Chicken Broccoli Rotini Salad Fresh Fruit Roll/Marg.
Egg Bake (w/Red Peppers, Onions & Cheese), Turkey Sausage Hash Brown Patties Tomato Juice Cutie Orange Blueberry Muffin
Ham Salad w/ Lettuce & Tomato Pea Salad Pineapple Whole Wheat Bun Ice Cream
$5 Special Meal p.12
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Sloppy Joe on Bun Buttered Broccoli Flowerets Coleslaw Mandarin Oranges Ice Cream
Peach Slices California Blend Whole Wheat Bread
Fresh Fruit French bread & Balsamic Vinegar/ Olive Oil Dip Lemon Cake
18 Baked Fish/Tartar Sauce Rice Pilaf Buttered Broccoli Grape Juice Whole Wheat Bread Cookie
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Brat on Bun Sauerkraut Chunky Applesauce Ketchup Mustard Jello w/Topping
Pizza Casserole Italian Green Beans Banana Small Croissant Strawberry Short Cake w/Topping
Chicken Salad w/ Leaf Lettuce Whole Wheat Bun German Cucumbers Fresh Orange Cookie
Roast Beef/Gravy Roasted Red Potato w/Butter Roasted Vegetables Peach Slices Multi Grain Bread
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Meat Sauce over Spaghetti Noodles Buttered Peas Fresh Apple Garlic Bread $5 Special Meal p.12
Shrimp Pasta Salad Mixed Green Diced Tomato Dressing Fruit Cup W.W. Bread/Marg. Strawberry Ice Cream
3-Cheese Lasagna California Mix Pear Slices Bread Stick Sherbet
Roast Pork w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Buttered Corn Fruit Cocktail W.W. Bread/Marg. Pudding w/Topping
Memorial Day No meals served or delivered.
$5 Special Meal p.12
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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 (M-Th ) Teressa Pellett—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 Sara Sprang, McFarland Outreach/Senior Center Dunn & Christiana ........................................... 838-7117 Lori Andersen, McFarland Outreach/Senior Center Appointments made for home visits, or at Stoughton and McFarland Outreach offices.
David Bacon—Town of Pl. Springs .................... 877-9777 Sid Boersma—City Council Rep ........................ 873-6677 Kay Davis—City of Stoughton........................... 873-4886 Carol Heidenway—Town of Dunn.................. 835-5472 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