6 june 2015 newsletter

June 2015, Vol.32 No.6

It’s Baseball Season!

Join us for our annual outings to the Ball Parks.

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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Commission On Aging

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Support Groups

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Month Highlights

Thursday, July 23rd Cost: $25.00 includes Pepsi Tailgate 7:05 PM Game Time Bus Leaves at 5:30 PM

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Miami Marlins Wednesday, August 19th Cost: $50.00, Section 224 1:10 PM Game Time Bus Leaves at 10:00 AM

Our June Offerings, p. 11 & 12:

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Nutrition

Events

Madison Mallards vs. LaCrosse Loggers

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Ongoing Events/Classes 13 Activity Calendar

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Menu Calendar

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Staff/Contact Information 16

● Music from Catfish River Revue ● New Game: Dime Jingle ● Local Garden Tours ● Wisconsin Senior Games

Summer Fun, Brings Health & Safety… p. 10 ● Walks with Docs ● Comprehensive Medication Review ● Healthy Aging: Dental Health ● When Mourning Dawns: Grief Series ● Lunch & Learn: Personal Safety Tips

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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

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 on Fridays at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. 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: 10:00 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.

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 2

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 Spring Cleaning — It’s not Just for Your House by the GWAAR Legal Services Team (for reprint) This is the time of year when most people start to clean out their homes and donate or sell unneeded items.

Garage sales become abundant as people organize and sort through old clothes, household goods, and furnishings. Spring is also a good season to review powers of attorney as well as beneficiary designations on insurance and assets to ensure the documents you have in place reflect your wishes.

Powers of Attorney Preparing and signing a power of attorney can seem like a daunting task — one that people are relieved to cross off their “to do” list and have completed. However, planning for incapacity is a process, not a one-time event. Anytime there are significant changes in one’s life, it is recommended to revisit and perhaps update these important documents. Honoring Choices of Wisconsin (honoringchoiceswi.org) recommends that people update their planning documents whenever one of these four events occurs:    

Decade (every 10 years) Death of a loved one Divorce Diagnosis or decline

Anytime you experience one of these life changes — a new diagnosis or health decline, a divorce, or death of a loved one — it is vital that you update your powers of attorney. Wisconsin law presumes that a person would not want an ex-spouse to act as an agent under a power of attorney. However, if the former spouse was the only agent listed or the only other agent named

had passed away, then the documents do not serve the purpose for which they were drafted.

Additionally, the law changes from time to time, so it’s always a good idea to review power of attorney documents at least every 10 years to ensure they are up to date. NOTE: Powers of attorney documents cannot be modified once signed. Making changes to the already-signed documents may invalidate them altogether.

Instead, have new documents drafted and signed.

Beneficiary Designations Life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and certain investment accounts typically pass to a person designated as the beneficiary upon the death of the account holder. Many people fill out the beneficiary designation form when the account is first established and then fail to review this selection down the road. It is important to review the named beneficiaries on these accounts as time passes. If the listed beneficiary passes away, subsequently divorces you, or is no longer close with you, you may want to name a new beneficiary.

Even if you have already drafted a will or a trust, it is still important to update the beneficiary designations on your accounts because these assets do NOT pass by virtue of your will or trust. These assets are like a contract that is paid out upon your death and the contract dictates who will get the money upon your death. NOTE: Each company has its own form to designate a beneficiary.

To review or change your beneficiary, call the customer service department for each individual account or policy you have. Changes to beneficiary designations are usually not considered completed until they are put in writing, signed, mailed, and received back by the company.

Published with permission from the Legal Services Team at the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources’ Elder Law & Advocacy Center.

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News: Case Management Information much sturdier than plastic or glass lenses and are the preferred lenses for sport sunglasses. They are also lightweight and hard to break. Test the sunglasses’ lenses quality by focusing on a straight line on your calendar or on the floor, moving the sunglasses up and down and side to side. If the line ever wiggles or distorts, try to find another sturdier pair.

Choose comfort over fashion. The ultimate goal of buying a good pair of sunglasses is that you can wear them! If you find out after a day of wearing your shades that they hurt your ears or give you headaches, return them and find a more comfortable pair. In addition, find the color tint that gives you the most contrast and is the most comfortable for your eyes; not just dark tinted glasses block against UV rays. 

Find Some Shades In Celebration of Cataract Awareness Month According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), more than half of Americans will either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery by age 80.

A cataract is when the eye’s lens becomes clouded, directly affecting a person’s vision. The risk of cataracts increases as you get older.

Other risks factors for Americans to develop a cataract in their lifetime are those who have a disease like diabetes, smoke, and those who don’t protect their eyes when they’re in the sunlight.

The Council’s Education and Vision Services Director Jean Kalscheur recommends that this summer, people choose an effective, ultraviolet (UV) light-blocking pair of shades to help prevent cataracts. Below are three tips to ensure you buy a good pair of sunglasses: Confirm that the sunglasses offer 100% UV-A and UV-B protection. Just like at the grocery store, read the label! Some labels will tell you they are 100% UV resistant, and others will say they have UV absorption up to 400nm, which also means they offer full protection. If the label doesn’t include this information, odds are theses shades don’t block against dangerous UV light. 

Make sure the lenses are quality. If the lenses are flimsy, they may skew the images you’re looking at. Polycarbonate lenses are 

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Now that we’ve offered some tips, it’s up to you to live well and protect your eyes. The Council’s Sharper Vision Store carries clip-ons/flip-ups, fitovers, and standard frames with UV blocking lenses at our store in Madison as well as online at www.wcblind.org/shopping. Other sources for sun glasses with UV protection in a range of tints include your optometrist’s office, an eye glass store, and your local sporting goods store. We also recommend reading about Theresa’s experience going through cataract surgery at our blog, The Outlook From Here: http://tinyurl.com/ CataractExperience Written by Michelle Roach, Writer at Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired

Case Managers schedules do vary at the Stoughton Area Senior Center, please call ahead to schedule an appointment. Thank you.

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Lisa’s

Kitchen Corner

Radish The radish root is 94% water and claims modest nutritional value, offering some minerals, like potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and iron. However it is the greens that rank high like other green leafy vegetables.

Do not be afraid to toss them into your salads.

They’re excellent sources of Vitamins A, B and C!

Attention: Meals on Wheels and Congregate Lunch Participants 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 selfaddressed, stamped envelope.

Your input is important—your confidential answers will help us determine if our Meal program meets your needs

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.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Spring Radish Spread 1 8-ounce pkg cream cheese 1 or 2 Tbsps prepared horseradish, drained I Tbsp chopped chives or green onion tops I tsp chopped fresh dill ½ tsp salt 1 cup finely chopped red radishes Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours. Serve with crackers or crusty French bread.

UW Nutrition Education Program Thursday, June 11, 11:30 AM What makes a meal?

Join us to rate the variety of your daily food choices.

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.

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News: COA & Community Commission on Aging

Coffee with the Mayor Friday, June 12 at 9:30AM

Meeting Highlights for May 5, 2015 Meetings are Open to the Public

Center News:  C.McGlynn, J. Schwass-Long & D. Sharpe shared handouts and observations from the WASC training they attended in April.  Kristin Ott is back working part-time after taking some medical leave. Big thanks to all volunteers who filled in, and continue to, during her absence.

Mission of COA Committee  COA moved that the COA Bylaws need revisions to its Committee descriptions.  Cindy will call an ad hoc committee by email.

Senior Center trend Reports:  Participation: D. Sharpe shared a report he compiled showing 6-year trends. Members are asked to review and to bring observations and recommendations in July.  Funding: C. McGlynn discussed how in the last 3 years, County funding and the amount we fundraise for general operations has stayed the same, and Township donations have increased by $3,000 as the townships work towards their formula goals.

Committee Recruitment: We’re still looking for community members interested in serving on Finance and Public Relations Committees.

Legislative Update:  Shared “State Budget at a Glance” handout.

Joint Finance will likely not do away with Senior Care, but they may raise its fees.  C. Heidenway encourages others to share in the COA’s legislative role.

Next meeting: 11:00 AM, June 2, 2015 Stoughton Area Senior Center See the City website for full meeting minutes.

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Come hear the latest information or ask questions about our community every 2nd Friday of the month!

Sugar & Spice Eatery: Tuesdays’ $5.00 Catered Meal Options Choice of the below sandwich, and a soup or salad!

Call 873-8585 by noon on Monday to order and pay.

Stop in or call for a list of soup and salad options.

June 2:

Chicken Salad, BBQ Beef or Ham Melt

June 9:

Ham Club, BBQ Pork or Breaded Chicken Filet

June 16: Turkey Club, Egg Salad or Bacon Cheeseburger June 23: Ham Salad, Beef Melt or Denver Sandwich June 30: Turkey Salad, Fish Sandwich, BLT This is a pilot program, and if it’s successful, will become a regular drop-in 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.

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 SUPPORT EVENTS

Area Support Groups Caregiver Group

Parkinson Group

Tai Chi & Parkinson’s Thurs., June 25,10:30 AM Stoughton Senior Center Downstairs Yahara Rm.

Watch for educational events this coming year. Call Hollee for information or if you have any ideas for a presentation topic. 873-8585

Note this month’s change in date, time and location!

Diabetic Support Group

In June we will meet Thursday, June 25 at 10:30 AM. Though, normal group time is: 4th Wed., 1:30-2:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: Hollee at 873-8585

Tai Chi is a type of exercise that guides the body through gentle, flowing poses. Some studies find it to be an effective therapy for people with Parkinson’s because it improves a person’s ability to walk, move steadily, and balance. Join us for this special presentation with Tai Chi Instructor Bob Constantine.

WEBINAR: Phones & Visual Impairment Thursday, June 11, 1 PM Join the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired an online webinar on corded, cordless and cellular phones. The audience will learn techniques for dialing a button phone by touch, marking key buttons, setting up speed dial and telephone features to consider when the user has both vision and hearing impairments.

Register online at www.wcblind.org in the “Events” tab or by calling 1-800-783-5213.

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 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.

If you don’t have a computer and would like to watch this at the Senior Center at a later date, call Hollee at 873-8585.

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CenterEvents: Educational MEDICAID: What Assets Can You Keep?

When Mourning Dawns Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 4:00-6:00 PM Join Riddley Usherwood from Home Health United in exploring the grief process and learning skills to help you cope with your loss. This class is being provided by Home Health United. The series is free and open to all. Call to register at 873-8585.

Healthy Aging: Dental Health Monday, June 8, 1:00 PM Join Dental Hygienist, speaker and author, Angie Stone and learn how seniors are “Dying from Dirty Teeth.” Angie will share information on common serious health conditions related to oral issues, and provide tips to keep your mouth and whole body healthy!

Comprehensive Medication Reviews

Medicaid laws apply to a single person and a married person differently. An individual can become Medicaid eligible and still keep the following assets in their own name: 1) $2,000 in cash, 2) home, 3) one vehicle, 4) prepaid funeral arrangements, 5) personal property, and 6) life insurance face value of $1,500. If you are married, your spouse is entitled to a resource allowance based on your asset level. Please speak with an attorney about your personal situation.

Attorney Office Hours 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) 6620440, email him at edc@dfgrams.com, or 221 Kings Lynn Rd. Suite B, Stoughton, WI (by appt. only).

June 12, from 8:30-4:30 Call to schedule your appointment with a pharmacist to review all your current medications (over the counter and prescribed). You might even save some money!

Lunch and Learn: Personal Safety Tips Thursday, June 25, 12:00 PM Join Officer Alan Adams from the Stoughton Police Department, to learn important information on staying safe.

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Walk with a Doc Thursday June 18, 9:00 AM Join Dr. Guirish Agni, of Dean Clinic Stoughton, as we kick-off our monthly Walk with a Doc series. Dr. Agni will lead us in a brief discussion and warm up activity, followed by a group walk of approximately one mile.

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CenterEvents: Arts & Entertainment 1st Friday Movie, June 5, 1:00 PM Still Alice A linguistics professor (Julianne Moore) and her family find their bonds tested when she receives a diagnosis of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Based on Lisa Genova’s bestselling novel, the movie received critical acclaim, particularly for Moore who won an Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Actress.

Ice Cream Social & Catfish River Revue Friday, June 26, 3:00 PM Join us for ice cream at 3:00, then great music at 3:30PM! Welcome back some of our favorite local entertainers and enjoy classic Country and Bluegrass music.

Classic Movie Friday June 19, 1:00 PM The Grapes of Wrath A poor Midwest family is forced off of their land. They travel to California, suffering the terrible misfortunes of the homeless in the Great Depression. Starring Henry Fonda, Jane Darwell and John Carradine and based on John Steinbeck’s Pulitizer Prize-winning novel.

Book Discussion Group Wednesday, June 24, 1:00 PM This month’s book is Us by David Nicholls. Join us for an afternoon discussion group with support from the Stoughton Library the last Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM. For questions, please call 873-6281.

Dime Jingle Tuesday, June 9, 1:00 PM Come and try a new card game –one that is very different from other card games. It is easy to learn and you can sit with your friends, or come and make new friends! The best part is it only costs a dime for each game and there’s a chance you could win. Plus, we will have coffee and treats after the Dime Jingle games.

Garden Tour Monday, June 29, 10:00 AM Tour the largely shaded urban garden at the home of Jay Hathaway, the Center’s “backyard neighbor.” The entire lot is filled with a mix of seasonally changing perennials and colorful annuals; plus water features, garden art and small seating areas. An extensive hosta collection is interspersed with ferns, grasses, and lilies. Access requires ability to walk an unevenly sloped pathway from the Washington Street sidewalk.

Bunco

June 2 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 Friday Shopping Trip: Cabela’s

Lunch Bunch Group

Whether you would like to shop for hunting, fishing or outdoor gear, or if you just want to see what all the hype is about, transportation is now available to the new Cabela’s store in Sun Prairie.

The Transit Solutions monthly mall shopping trip rotation will be making a trip to the new Cabela’s and/or Sun Prairie Target on July 10. The signup for July trips begins July 1. Please see page 2 for more information.

Friday, June 12, 11:00 AM

Other Upcoming Summer Events:  Mallards

Game –July 23  Brewers –August 19  More Walks with Docs  More Summer Garden Tours  Door Prize Drawings for Particpants!

Check out July’s newsletter for details.

June’s destination: Winchester in Edgerton Bring a friend or come alone and meet new friends. Call the center to register 873-8585.

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.

Remembrance Donations In Memory of Anna Schulz:    

Thank you to the following people and groups who made recent donations. A significant portion of our budget is dependant on your contributions.

Thank you for choosing to donate to the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

Making a Difference Donations  Donna Onsrud  Reta Smith  Ahn Family  Fern Larson  Universal Foundation  Universal Acoustic & Emission Technologies

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Joyce Kidder Theora Utke James Rech Orland & Jeannine Elvekrog John & Dawn Zeimet Nancy Hinkel Mary & Kenneth Nordlie Don Visaas Janice & Maurice Elvekrog Patricia Biba Marian Rambo Don & Genevieve Miller Anna Schulz Family

In Memory of Lori Skeels   

Ganshert Family Stancevic Family Lafreniere Family

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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

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!

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

Classes & Skill Development

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: McFarland State Bank Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:00 PM Euchre Weds. 10:00 AM, Free 4th Saturday, 7:00 PM Mahjong, Free 2nd Wed. 1:00 PM

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

Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:00PM Bring a “White Elephant” prize

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

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

Ping Pong, Free Monday 3:00 PM Doubles: Wed. 3:00 Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

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

Pool Tables—Free/Daily

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

Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Lessons available

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

Train Dominoes, Free Thursday 1:00 PM

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

JUNE 2015 FRIDAY

1 8:00 Chair Stretch 9: 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong 4:00 Grief Series

2 9:00 Computer/Tech 10:00 Wii Bowling 11:00 COA 1:00 Bunco 2:30 Line Dancing

3 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Euchre 3:00 Ping Pong 5PM Zumba

4 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

5 Veteran’s Assist.

8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie 1:00 PD Exercise

8 8:00 Chair Stretch 9, 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Healthy Aging 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 2-4 Farm Mkt Voucher 3:00 Ping Pong 4:00 Grief Series

9 9:00 Computer/Tech 10:00 Wii Bowling 10 MS Support Grp 1:00 Dime Jingle 1:00 Mahjong 2:30 Line Dancing

10 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Euchre 3:00 Ping Pong 5PM Zumba

11 Fireside Trip p.11 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 11:30UW Food Pgm 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

12 Veteran’s Assist.

Shop @South Town Med. Reviews p. 10 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

15 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 4:00 Grief Series 1-5 PM Attorney Hours

16 9:00 Computer/Tech 2:30 Line Dancing 3:00 Grief Support Group

17 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Euchre 1:00 Mahjong 3:00 Ping Pong 5 PM Zumba

18 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:00 Walk w/a Doc 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:00 Low Vision 1:30 Sheepshead

19 Veteran’s Assist 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Classic Movie

22 8:00 Chair Stretch 9, 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong 4:00 Grief Series

23 Foot Care in AM 9:00 Computer/Tech 1:00 Over the Hill Bingo 2:30 Line Dancing

24 8 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Euchre 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Book Group 3:00 Ping Pong 5 PM Zumba

25 8a-Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Parkinson Grp Noon Lunch & Learn 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

26 Veteran’s Assist Shop @ West Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise 3 Ice Cream & Music

29 8:00 Chair Stretch 9, 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Garden Tour 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong 4:00 Grief Series

30 9:00 Computer/Tech 1:00 Writing Class -New writers welcome 2:30 Line Dancing

Saturday Evening Cards-Euchre June 27 7:30 PM

Stoughton Area Senior Center

JUNE 2015 MENU

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES MONDAY 1

Breaded Fish Tartar Sauce Cheesy Potatoes Broccoli Flowerets Fruit Cocktail Multi Gr Bread Margarine Pie 8 Chicken Broccoli Rotini Salad V-8 Juice Sliced Peaches Dinner Roll/ Marg

TUESDAY 2 Meatloaf & Gravy Baked Potato Sour Cr./Butter Tossed Salad/ Tomato Sl./Dressing Pear Slices Rye Bread/ Marg.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

3 Augratin Potatoes & Diced Ham Mixed Vegetables Diced Peaches Multi Gr Bread/Marg Cake

4 Sweet & Sour Chicken Rice Oriental Mix Veggies Fresh Strawberries Wh Wh Bread/ Marg Chocolate Ice Cream

5 Meatball Sub Sandwich Three Bean Salad Fresh Orange Lemon Dessert

10 Beef tips in Gravy Mashed Potatoes Buttered Carrot Coins Diced Pears Wh Wh Bread/Marg

11 BBQ Chicken Baked Potato Sour Cream/Butter Green Beans Apricot Half Wh Wh Bread Marg.

12 Brats on Soft Bun Ketchup/Mustard Baked Beans German Cucumber Salad Raspberry Sherbet 19 Ham Slice 1/2 Bk. Sweet Potato/ Butter Pickled Beets Fruit Cocktail Multi Gr Bread Marg.

$5 Special Meal p.6 9 Sloppy Joe on Bun Buttered Broccoli Coleslaw Fresh Fruit Vanilla Ice Cream $5 Special Meal p.6

15 Chicken Cacciatore Egg Noodles Sugar Snap Peas Mandarin Oranges Mlt. Gr Bread/Marg Strawberry Ice Cream

16 Stuffed Green Pepper Soup & Crackers Tuna Salad/Lettuce Leaf on Croissant Fresh Fruit Cookie

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Chunky Chicken Salad (grapes,nuts,celery) On Lettuce Leaf Copper Penny Salad Sm Croissant/Marg.

Strawberry Shortcake/ $5 Special Meal p.6 Topping

18 Enchilada

22 Spaghetti & Meatballs Parmesan Pkt. Mixed Greens & Diced Tomato/ Dressing Pear Slices Garlic Bread

23 Turkey Roast Mashed Potatoes and Gravy California Bld Vegg Peach Slices Wh Wh Bread/Marg Bar

24 BBQ on Wh Wh Bun Potato Salad Buttered Veg. Medley Fruit Cup Cookie

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29 Hamburger on Bun Lettuce /Onion Ketchup/Mustard Buttered Green Beans Pineapple Blueberry Pie

30 Baked Fish/Tartar Rice Pilaf Banana Buttered Broccoli Jello w/Topping Wh Wh Bread/Marg

Casserole Salsa & Sour Cream Pinto Beans Banana Shr. Lettuce/Tomato Shr. Carrots w/ French Dressing Cheese Cake

Beef Noodle Casserole Buttered Carrots Apple Juice Rye Bread/Marg.

Cheery Crisp

$5 Special Meal p.6

$5 Special Meal p.6

Thursday Salads at the Center  June 4 : Chef Salad  June 11: Taco Salad  June 18: Garden Salad  June 25: California Cobb Call by noon on Wednesday to order.

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

26 Ham Salad w Lettuce Leaf & Tomato Slice Pea Salad Mandarin Orange Wh Wh Bun Ice Cream Treat For all lunch reservations please call 873-8585 by noon the business day before.

• 873-8585

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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