July 2015 newsletter

July 2015, Vol.32 No.7 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.

Join Us for Some Summertime Fun… Ice Cream Social and Stoughton City Band

Mallards Game 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

Kitchen Band Entertainment

Spanish Class Middle East Seminar

Garden Tour Art Class Lunch and Learn See pages 10 & 11 for details.

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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 AFFORDABLE HOME SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS Independent Living, Inc administers Grant Funding to help with Home Safety Modifications.

One time participation co-payments are required of grant recipients. These are based on annual income, and range from $20-$70. Grants cover assessments, equipment and installation/ construction. Even if you do not qualify for the grant the following services are available at competitive rates to non-qualifying households.

The services are: ● In-home safety assessments by a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. ● Wheelchair ramps designed by a Certified Aging in Place Specialist ● Home Modifications constructed by a Licensed Dwelling Contractor ● Adaptive Home Medical Equipment and Aids for Daily Living specific to individual needs GRANT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ● Household with a member age 62 or older, or a physically disabled adult ● Assessed value of home and property under $220,000 (applies to homeowners only) ● Income limits (larger households have higher income limits) Household Size Income 1 person $46,100 2 person $52,650 3 person $59,250 (There are higher income limits for larger households.)

EXAMPLES OF ADAPTIVE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT/HOME MODIFICATIONS COVERED BY GRANTS City of Madison & Dane County ● Shower grab bars ● Shower seats ● Walker/Wheelchairs ● Commodes/Toilet risers ● Stair handrails ● Handheld shower ● Chair/Couch risers

Dane County only (outside City of Madison) ● Shelf/counter lowering ● Ramps-large and small ● Stair/Chair lifts ● Step repair/resizing/replacement ● Stair/walkway railings/handrails TO SCHEDULE AN ASSESSMENT OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL: JONATHAN AT (608) 268-9635 Independent Living, Inc. Information was taken from flyers put out by Independent Living, Inc. Must be living in a participating municipality

SUMMERTIME CAUTIONS Ways to beat the heat and reduce the risk of heat-related illness. ●

Avoid dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids.

Water is best and one should avoid caffeine and alcohol. Caffeine and alcohol cause your body to lose fluids.

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Stay in cool places.

When going outside, try to avoid the heat of the day which is usually late morning and early afternoon.

Stay out of the sun and wear lightweight, light-colored and loose fitting clothing.

Take a cool shower or bath. Soak your feet in cool water. Place a cool, wet towel on forehead and around the neck.

If using fans: if temperature is less than 90 degrees use to blow air in, if temperature is greater than 90 degrees, use fan to blow air out of the dwelling.

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Information taken from Family Service Madison-Picada Senior Summer Newsletter

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News: Case Management Information Why Are So Many Facing Reduced FoodShare Benefits?

live in subsidized housing and do not pay a separate utility bill.

From the GWAAR Legal Services Team

Who is not affected by the change?

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.

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.

The recent change came via the 2014 Farm Bill.

It 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 Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP).

What did the 2014 Farm Bill change?

Wisconsin 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. FoodShare households were given a $1 annual LIHEAP/ WHEAP benefit, thus qualifying for the full utility deduction. 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.

Who was affected by the change?

People who had received the $1 WHEAP benefit will face a reduction as they no longer get the $1 benefit and are no longer eligible for the standard utility deduction. Persons who are not required to pay a separate utility bill (included in rent) face reduction in benefits. This affects people who

Case Managers schedules do vary at the Stoughton Area Senior Center, please call ahead to schedule appointments.

Thank you.

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When will the reductions take place?

The changes have been implemented on a rolling basis.

WARMLINE Offered by Solstice House Peer-Run Respite Program Warmline began Monday, June 1, 2015.

Soltice Warmline is a non-clinical, peer support service (not a crisis line) and is open to callers throughout Wisconsin. This service is appropriate for those struggling with mental health and/or substance use recovery who might benefit from simply talking with someone who’s “been there” during a difficult time.

The Warmline is staffed by Certified Peer Specialists, and will be open to callers daily.

CALL: 1-608-422-2383 HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday - Friday 4:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday & Sunday -2:00-10:00PM

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Lisa’s

Kitchen Corner

Health Benefits of Tomatoes Tomatoes are a low-calorie vegetable, they have just 18 calories per 100 g. They are also very low in fat and have no cholesterol. They are excellent sources of antioxidants, dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins (see below). Because of these qualities, dieticians and nutritionists often recommend them in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction diet programs.  Lycopene, a flavonoid antioxidant, is a unique phytochemical compound found in tomatoes.

Together with carotenoids, lycopene may help protect cells and other structures in the human body from harmful oxygen-free radicals.

Studies show that lycopene protects the skin from ultra-violet (UV) rays and thus offers some defense against skin cancer.  Zeaxanthin, also in tomatoes, helps protect eyes from "age-related macular disease(ARMD) by filtering harmful UV rays.  Tomatoes have many A, C and B-complex Vitamins as well as some essential minerals like Iron, Calcium, and Manganese.  A fresh tomato is very rich in Potassium and low in sodium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Tomato Tart All purpose flour 1 sheet frozen all-butter puff pastry 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 c. whole milk ricotta 4 oz. soft goat cheese 2 large eggs ¾ tsp salt ¼ tsp. black pepper 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil 3/4 pound assorted tomatoes On a lightly floured work surface, roll out pastry to a 10x15 inch rectangle and transfer to the baking sheet. Score a border 1 inch in from the edge all around, cutting into, but no through, the dough. With a fork, prick the dough inside the border all over. Brush the center with 1 tablespoon oil. In a lg. bowl, stir together ricotta, cheese, eggs, basil ½ tsp. salt and pepper. Spread mixture over the center of puff pastry sheet. Top with tomatoes, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle with remaining salt and oil.

Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees or until pastry is golden brown and filling is set.

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.

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 Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for June 2, 2015 Meetings are Open to the Public

COA In-Service: Senior Center Nutrition  Lisa Hanson explained the Center’s nutrition services & her responsibilities as Manager.  Discussed the $5 catered meal option, and whether there is enough interest for it to become an ongoing drop-in option.  Help is encouraged for driver and kitchen volunteers and with advertising the program.

Center News  Mike Anderson created and donated a carved bench to be installed along the River.  An ad hoc group will help with designing a new Pick’n Save shopping cart ad.  Another ad hoc group is working on the COA Bylaw’s committees’ descriptions.

Senior Center Trend Reports:  There is a 33% projected increase in Stoughton area residents 55 years and older  COA is considering a shorter strategic planning schedule to better address the aging needs of the community.  An ad hoc meeting will meet to give general observations of the trend data for the Plan.

Syttende Mai: K. Davis shared a weekend summary. Thank you volunteers for hosting.

Next year’s planning will begin in January.

Legislative Update: A recent Housing Summit focused on affordable housing needs; data will be used in Center’s planning process.

Committees Work: Revising Evaluation Plan; Staff help with Summer & Fall programming.

Next meeting: 11:00 AM, July 7, 2015 Stoughton Area Senior Center See the City website for full meeting minutes.

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Community Coffee with the Mayor Friday, July 10 at 9:30AM Come hear the latest information or ask questions about our community every 2nd Friday of the month!

PROBATE: What Is It? Probate refers to the method by which a deceased person’s estate is administered and processed through the court system. Unfortunately, this process subjects families to additional costs, delay, and publicity. In the state of Wisconsin, anyone with assets greater than $50,000 is subject to probate (even if they have a will) unless those assets are set up individually to avoid probate.

For more information on the specifics of probate, 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) 662-0440, email him at edc@dfgrams.com, or 221 Kings Lynn Rd. Suite B, Stoughton, WI (appt. only).

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THIS MONTH’S SUPPORT EVENTS

Area Support Groups Caregiver Group

Parkinson Group

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

Diabetic Support Group Parkinson’s & LSVT BIG Wed., July 22,1:30 AM LSVT Global® pioneered the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment to improving the lives of individuals with Parkinson's Disease. The Physical Therapy training program is known as BIG. LSVT BIG has been documented to improve amplitude of limb and body movement, gait, speed and balance. Join us for this special presentation with Melissa Mattioda, an LSVT BIG-certified Physical Therapist from UW Health Rehabilitation Clinic.

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 FRIENDSHIP FUND FOR ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER

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 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, Center Director

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CenterEvents: Educational UW Extension Nutrition Education Program Thursday, July 9, 11:30 AM Topic: Ways to Be Active & Healthy

Summer Seminars with Professor Jay Hathaway IS, or the Islamic State

Tuesday, July 21. 10:00AM A presentation about the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq to include a look at its history, ideology, and future. Does the United States have a role to play in slowing the advance of this self-proclaimed caliphate?

American Involvement in the Middle East

Tuesday, July 28. 10:00 AM A brief overview of the official presence of the United States in the Middle East from 1942 until post 9/11. This presentation will briefly cover the role of the US during the Cold War period and beyond as Great Britain gradually withdrew its forces after WWII.

Lunch & Learn: Staying SAFE at Home Thursday, July 23, 12:00 PM To address the issues of falls and adverse drug events, Home Health United has partnered with the United Way of Dane County since 2011 to develop the SAFE at Home program in an effort to decrease hospitalizations and ER visits in older adults. Join us to learn about factors that contribute to the risks of falling, and other home safety issues. The program also provides free in-home safety assessments by appointment.

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Spanish Class for Beginners Thursdays in July 10:30-11:30 AM This class will be offered once a week for those interested in learning the Spanish language.

Class will be at a beginning level and will help with vocabulary, verb tenses, culture and just an overall look into the language itself. Be prepared to speak Spanish, and maybe even learn some fun Latin dance routines! Call Center to register.

Garden Tour –at the Beutel Residence!

Monday, July 27, 10:00AM John Beutel moved to his clapboard little farmhouse in 1979 and shortly found out that the original part of the house under the clapboard was a Norwegian log cabin. The garden has undergone three incarnations during John’s tenure here.

The current informal garden was begun in 2001 when he retired.

The driveway is packed with a wide variety of hostas. John built a small pond with a 30-foot stream and a small waterfall. Dwarf and weeping conifers (evergreens) are featured along with a few perennials and a little touch of formality with a trimmed boxwood hedge. The front of the house has many raised beds where a wide variety of vegetables are grown.

The address for this Garden Tour is 850 Hwy 51.

It is1/2 mile past the intersection stop light at the conjunction of Hwy N and Hwy 51. Turn left onto Spring Road. The driveway is about a hundred feet on the Right of Spring Road. People can leave passengers off at his driveway, but should park along Spring Road.

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CenterEvents: Arts & Entertainment July Movies: McFarland USA July 10,1:00 PM A cross country coach (Kevin Costner) in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.

Some Like it Hot July 17,1:00 PM Two musicians dress in drag in order to escape from mafia gangsters whom they witnessed commit the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre.

Starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis & Jack Lemmon.

Be an Artist for Day Tuesday, July 14, 10:00 – Noon Let’s gather for a fun social experience and an opportunity to explore your creative side.

Come create a beautiful and unique piece of art with the help of artist/instructor Sara Lenz.

We will work with acrylic paint on a 16 x 20 canvas. Sara will provide easy step-by-step instructions and by the end of the class you will have completed your own masterpiece to take home. All supplies will be furnished just come for a relaxing morning and discover your inner artist! No previous art skills necessary, this is for all levels! Cost to take this class is $50. Let’s make this a morning of creative fun! Call the Senior Center to register.

Kitchen Band with John Duggleby Tuesday, July 14,1:00 PM John’s kitchen band raids the pantry for pots, pans, homemade shakers and other “found” instruments to cook up a free-wheeling stew of familiar songs. As zookeeper for this musical menagerie, he simultaneously plays tricked-out kazoos and washboards, and brings along a few special instruments such as washtub bass, jug and gourd maracas for participants to join the reverie. It’s sonic serendipity, loose and lively!

This program is made possible with the support of a grant from Dane Arts.

Stoughton City Band Concert & Ice Cream Social Thursday, July 16 7:00-8:30 PM Bring your friends and family to this mid-summer celebration.

Ice cream social will take place during Intermission.

Madison Mallards Game Thursday, July 23, 7:05 PM Cost: $25 includes Pepsi Tailgate Bus Leaves at 5:30 PM Madison Mallards vs. LaCrosse Loggers. Space is limited; make your reservations now.

Book Discussion Group Wednesday, July 29, 1:00 PM This month’s book: Euphoria by Lily King Call the Stoughton Library for details. 873-6281

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This Month’s Highlights Lunch Bunch Group Friday, July 10 11:00 AM Location: Headquarters in Oregon Please call the Center to register.

Friday Shopping Trip: Cabela’s 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 the July trip begins July 1. Please see page 2 for more information.

Creative Writing Group Tuesday, July 28, 1:00 PM Join us for a monthly gathering to record memories and life experiences, and explore your creativity through writing. This group is being lead by community volunteer, Emily Meier.

Upcoming Events:

Thursday Salads at the Center  July 2 Spinach Salad  July 9 : Chef Salad  July 16: Taco Salad  July 23: Garden Salad  July 30: California Cobb  July 2 Spinach Salad

Call by noon on Wednesday to order a salad.

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Seniors in Need Fund Raiser Please join us for some great music and food for a great cause! On July 9th at the Rotary gazebo by the fire station in Stoughton the summer concert series continues with All That Jazz performing. The Seniors in Need committee will be offering Chose’s Coney Dogs and other food for purchase to support the Seniors In Need Fund.

The Seniors in Need Fund supports crisis needs for older adults in the Stoughton Area School District over 55 years of age. All of their funds come from donations. They are not funded by the City or the Senior Center.

Please come out to support this important project, and enjoy a World Famous Chose Coney Dog!!

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

Memory Garden Tour at Mill Pond Park Wed., August 12, 9:30 AM See our August newsletter for details.

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2015 FIRESIDE TRIPS: (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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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 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

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 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

Saturday Evening Cards Euchre July 25 7:30 PM

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

JULY 2015 FRIDAY

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

2 8:00 Woodcarving 3 Staff Holiday 9:00 Tai Chi Happy 4th Weekend 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Spanish Class 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

6 8:00 Chair Stretch 9, 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

7 9:00 Computer/Tech 11:00 COA Mt. 1:00 Bunco 2:30 Line Dancing

8 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Euchre 3:00 Ping Pong 5PM NO Zumba

9 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Spanish Class 11:30UW Food Pgm 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

10 Veteran’s Assist.

Shop @Cabela’s 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 Movie 1:00 PD Exercise

13 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

14 9:00 Computer/Tech 10 MS Support Grp 10 Artist Event NO Dime Jingle 1:00 John Duggleby Entertainment 2:30 Line Dancing

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

16 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Spanish Class 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:00 Low Vision 1:30Sheepshead 7pm IceCreamSocial

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

20 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

21 9:00 Computer/Tech 10:00 Middle East Presentation 2:30 Line Dancing 3:00 Grief Support Group

22 8 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Euchre 1:30 Parkinson Grp 3:00 Ping Pong 5 PM Zumba

23 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Spanish Class Noon Lunch & Learn 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead Mallards Game 5:30

24 Veteran’s Assist Shop @ East Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise

27 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

28 Foot Care in AM 9:00 Computer/Tech 10 Middle East Pres.

1:00 Writing Class 1:00 Over the Hill Bingo 2:30 Line Dancing

29 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Euchre 1:00 Book Group 3:00 Ping Pong 5PM Zumba

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

31 Veteran’s Assist.

8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong

Stoughton Area Senior Center

JULY 2015 MENU

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES MONDAY

TUESDAY

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

6 Brat/Bun Sauerkraut Ketchup/Mustard Chunky Applesauce Dessert Bar

7 Shrimp Pasta Salad Mixed Green Salad w/tomato & dressing Fruit Cup Wh Wh Bread/ marg Chocolate Ice Cream

$5 Special Meal 13 Augratin Potatoes & Diced Ham Mixed Veggies Diced Peaches Multi Gr Bread/Mar Strawberry Ice Cream

14 Pizza Casserole Italian Green Beans Pear Slices Sm. Croissant Roll Pie

20 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Buttered Peas Pear Slices Garlic Bread Parmesan Pkt.

21 Sweet & Sour Chicken Rice Oriental Mix Veg. Wh Wh Bread Straw. Shortcake and Topping

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1 Tomato Barley Soup Crackers Turkey & Cheese on Rye Mayo Pkt. Tomato/Lettuce Fresh Apple Cake

2 BBQ Rib Potato Salad Corn on Cob/Butter Watermelon Corn Bread/Butter Sweet Potato Pie

3 Staff Holiday NO Meals Served

8 BBQ Chicken Baked Potatoes Sour Cream/Marg Green Beans Apricot Half Wh Wh Bread/Marg

9 Chicken Broccoli Rotini Salad V-8 Juice Fresh Fruit Dinner Roll/ Marg.

10 Roast Beef/Gravy Roasted Red Potatoes/Marg.

Roasted Veggies Peach Slices Multi Gr Bread Margarine

15 Chicken Salad/ Lettuce Slice on Wh Wh Bun German Cucumbers Fresh Orange Cookie

16 Three Cheese Lasagna California Mix Veg. Grape Juice Bread Stix./Marg Sherbet

17 Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich Potato Salad Carrot Coins Fresh Fruit Mix Cookie

22 Meatloaf & Gravy Baked Potatoes Sour Cream/Marg.

Tossed Salad/ Tomato & Dressing Banana Rye Bread/Marg.

23 Chicken Macaroni Salad w/lettuce slice 3 Bean Salad Fresh Orange Wh Wh Roll/Marg.

Lemon Dessert

24 Potato Crusted Breaded Fish Tatar/Ketchup Potato Puffs Broccoli Flowerets Wh Wh Bread Cookie Marg.

29 Chicken Cordon Blu Roasted Potatoes Buttered Corn Fresh Fruit Wh Wh Dinner Roll Butter Blueberry Pie

30 Sloppy Joe/Bun Buttered Broccoli Flowerets Coleslaw Mandarin Oranges

31 Stuffed Green Pepper Soup Ham & Swiss w/ Lettuce on Med. Croissant Fresh Fruit Cookie

$5 Special Meal

$5 Special Meal 27 Chicken Cacciatore Egg Noodles Sugar Snap Peas Diced Peach Multi Gr Bread Margarine Sherbet

WEDNESDAY

28 Roast Pork/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Vegetable Medley ChunkyApplesauce Wh Wh Bread/Marg

$5 Special Meal

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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