SEPTEMBER 2018,Vol.35 No.9 Staff Holiday Monday Sept. 3
New Full-Time Case Manager at SASC! Please join us in welcoming Tanya, our new full time Case Manager. Tanya grew up in Whitewater, WI and is the oldest of three. During high school, she attained nursing assistant certification. Tanya then went on to supervise a memory care facility and led dementia support groups. Over the years, she has furthered her education in human services, specializing in gerontology. After college, Tanya worked for Rock County’s Council On Aging and Crisis Intervention-Community Support Programs. She also has certifications in relaxation therapy, substance abuse counseling, and floral design. Tanya currently lives with her family in Milton WI. She has two boys (ages 17 and 11), and a recently adopted rescue dog named Capone. Tanya’s favorite quote: “Promise me you’ll always remember, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and loved more than you know… A.A. Milne.” Tanya feels blessed to be a part of the SASC and looks forward to meeting all of you. Our Mission: We are dedicated to the enrichment of the lives of older adults and their
families by providing diverse programs, social services and volunteer opportunities.
248 W. Main Street, Stoughton WI • (608) 873-8585 • www.cityofstoughton.com/senior
Services:
Stoughton Area Senior Center
Case Management Service Area
Transportation Options
Stoughton, Towns of Albion & Dunkirk The Case Management program links older adults with services available to help them remain as independent as possible in their own homes and community. Our Senior Center’s case managers are devoted to coordinating, evaluating and advocating for such services to meet each individual’s needs and preferences. See back cover for contact information.
Running Inc. City Cab/Lift Equipped Van Contact: 873-7233
Blood Pressure Readings Check calendar for times, 2nd Wednesday and the last Thursday of the month at the center.
Equipment Loan Closet Equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers may be checked out on a short-term basis to those residing in our case management service area. Minimal monetary donations accepted.
Foot Care Clinic 3rd Monday, 12:30 to 3:30 PM 4th Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Call 873-8585 for an appointment. Cost $20. For Diabetic Foot Care Appointments: $20 Check Calendar for exact dates.
Nutrition Programs Meals are served at the Center or delivered to homebound individuals every weekday. Please see pages 14 & 15 for these programs’ details.
Elder Law & Local Estate Plans Contact: 608-662-0440, edc@dfgrams.com As a service to the community, Attorney Eric Christoffersen will not charge for a meeting at the Senior Center on the 3rd Thursday of the month. If additional work is required you may be offered to retain his law firm for a fee.
Veterans Assistance A Dane County representative is available for appointments 1st & 3rd Fridays. Call (608) 2664158 to schedule an appointment at our Center.
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Rides to Meal Site & Shopping Transit Solutions Inc./Lift Equipped Van Call 873-8585 to make a reservation: • Stoughton Area Senior Center Meal Site Ride to noon lunch, Monday - Friday. Donation $.50 each way or $1 round trip. • Ride to local stores in town and Farm Market. Mon.-Fri. 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Donation $1 round trip. No one is denied rides to the meal site or grocery store based on ability to pay. • Mall Shopping, Fridays: $3.00 Trips rotate between various malls in Madison: See Activity Calendar for monthly locations. Time: 9:30 AM home pick up; 1:15 PM return.
Volunteer Ride Programs Contact: Richard Hoffman 873-6112, 9AM-4PM
RSVP Driver Program Donation-based transportation to medical appointments for seniors 60 years or older. New riders are to call ASAP with qualifying information for approval. Rides based on driver availability; 48-hour advance notice is required. Stoughton United Ministries (SUM) Affordable Transportation Program Low-income residents of all ages are eligible for free transportation Monday – Friday to various types of appointments in Madison and its nearby suburbs. Anyone whose income is less than 225% of the federal poverty rate is eligible. Also, rides to the City and United Methodist Church Food Pantries are available at no cost. Qualifying individuals are considered based on driver availability. Calls may also be made directly to SUM: 873-3273. Vets Helping Vets Program Volunteer drivers provide medical, job application and support transportation within Dane County for any veterans, including immediate family members regardless of age.
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On GoingClasses/Groups: Senior Center The following activities are free and drop-ins are welcome (unless otherwise noted). Please see the Activity Calendar on page 13 for exact dates and times . Call the Senior Center at (608) 873-8585 for further information.
Fitness & Wellness Chair Exercise $2/class Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 AM Chair Massage-In Annex Registration required. 3rd Tues. Appts.10 AM-12 PM Chair Massage $20 for 15 min.
Reflexology Check Calendar Registration required Appts. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM $25/30 Mins. $45/60 Mins. Qi Gong Mondays & Thursdays 9:30-10:30 AM
Line Dancing Tuesdays 2:30 PM
Tai Chi $7/class, Mondays 10:30 AM Tai Chi Advanced $10/class, Mondays 1:00 PM
Ping Pong Mondays 3:00 PM Wednesday 3:00 PM
Wii Bowling & League Mondays & Fridays 10 AM 2nd Fri.-10:30 AM
Classes & Skill Development Computer/Tech Help, Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 AM or by appointment. Come with your technology questions. We have 4 computers, 3 iPads & WiFi.
Norwegian Language Class Wed., 9:00 - 11:00 AM No registration needed $10/ class. New students welcome!
Rosemaling Group Computer Class Wed., 9:15 AM 3rd Thursday, 3:00 PM. Various technology topics will be covered. Wood Carving Class Check Newsletter for topics. Thursdays 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Register with Madison College Creative Writing Class Last Tues. of month at 1:00 PM Wood Shop Daily Must take a safety course to Hardanger Class Wed., 9:00 AM use the shop. Register with Madison College
Social & Recreation Bridge Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM Bunco $1.00 1:00 PM First Tues. of the month Chess Fri. 10:00 AM Community Bingo, $1.00 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM STOUGHTON MEADOWS Cribbage Every Monday 1:00 PM Dime Jingle 2nd Wed. 1 PM Euchre Tuesdays 1:00 PM 4th Saturday, 7:00 PM Handiwork Group, Mon.,1:00 PM Bring your project & join us Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:00 PM Bring a “White Elephant” prize Ping Pong Mon. & Wed. 3:00 PM Friday 10:30 AM Pinochle, Wed. 1:00 PM 2 Pool Tables Daily Sheepshead Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Train Dominoes, TH. 1:00 PM
www.cityofstoughton.com/senior
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News: Case Management Information Aging in Place Reprinted with permission: GWAAR Legal Services Team
The goal of aging in place is avoiding the move to an assisted living facility or nursing home. For many seniors, aging in place can provide significant emotional, social, and economic benefits. Seniors who age in place welcome the emotional security of knowing they will remain supported by the same connections to family, friends, and community that have enriched their lives over many decades. They take comfort in the fact that they are familiar with their external social environment – the local park, pharmacy, grocery store, and post office. And aging in place can be the most financially sensible housing option. Seniors can take steps to preserve their ability to age in place, including the following steps to maintain their independence: • Assess their home’s livability. It is important for the senior to do a thorough assessment of his or her home to assure that it properly enables the senior to comfortably live there. Here is a link to a website that has common issues that a senior may confront and possible remedies to these is-sues. (http://www.seniorresource.com/ ageinpl.htm#items) • Ensure household maintenance is performed. One of the main reasons seniors move to senior living communities is because they have trouble "keeping up with the house." But, if a senior makes a list of household tasks -- both routine and intermittent (mowing the lawn, cleaning the rain gutters, taking the trash cans to the curb) -and figure out which tasks the senior can still handle and which one the senior needs help with, the senior may be able to avoid an unwanted move. If a senior is no longer able to perform a task, there may be a professional, neighbor, or nearby loved one who will help.
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• Utilize technology to stay safe and connected. Technology can be extremely helpful in accomplishing several important steps to remaining in-dependent: 1) Many medical alert buttons use cellphone technology that works anywhere a senior goes and links to a call center 24 hours per day. The buttons come with a monthly monitoring fee. 2) Laptops and smartphones enable video chatting with loved ones, so you can see a friendly face. You can also place a video camera in your home that connects to an app on your loved one’s smartphone. If you desire this option, it will enable the loved one to get a visual check on you at any time. • Arrange transportation. If public transportation and taxis are not an option, learn how to use an on-demand ride-sharing service ordered via smartphone if your community has such services. Sometimes local governments provide low-cost bus or taxi rides to seniors. • Address in-home safety. Seniors will want to do a top-to-bottom review of their home for comfort and potential safety hazards. Look for and maybe install things like bright lighting throughout the house, light switches at the top and bottom of stairs, and grab bars in the bath-room. • Personal care. Some seniors find bathing, washing their hair, or dressing to be difficult without assistance. A relative or friend may be able to help. Or, a personal care aide could come into the home to help with these tasks for a short time each day. • Have food delivered. While it remains important to get out and about (the grocery store may be one way of achieving this goal), sometimes not having this responsibility may help with remaining in your home. Many grocery stores and online retailers offer grocery delivery. Seniors can also order subscription meal kits that deliver fresh, premeasured ingredients ready to prepare. There are nonprofit meal delivery services specifically for seniors, i.e. Meals on Wheels. Some nonprofit groups also deliver medically tailored meals based on a senior’s needs.
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News: Case Management Information Free Security Freezes Coming Soon! Reprinted with permission: GWAAR Legal Services Team
Starting this fall, a new law will require the big three credit reporting agencies – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – to let you freeze your credit report for free. Credit freezes, also known as security freezes, restrict access to your credit report. Security freezes are often recommended for individuals who have been the victim of identity theft or whose personal information was released in a security breach. If your credit report has been frozen and you, or an identity thief, apply for a new loan or credit card in your name, the bank will not be able to check your credit report. Without access to your credit report, the bank will deny the application. If a security freeze is in place and you want to apply for a loan or credit card or open a new bank account, you will have to ask each credit reporting agency to unfreeze your credit report. In many states, the credit reporting agencies can charge a fee to freeze and unfreeze credit reports. Although credit reporting agencies may waive these fees for victims of identity theft who provide a copy of a police report, other individuals are required to pay anywhere from $3 to $10, depending on their state’s laws. Because individuals must request a security freeze with each credit reporting agency, their total cost could be as much as $30 each time they request a security freeze or ask for a freeze to be lifted. The new law limits security freezes to only impact businesses requesting consumer information for credit purposes. That means that parties requesting credit reports for employment background checks, tenant background checks, or insurance policies will still have access to credit information.
The law also does not apply to existing creditors or debt collection agencies who are reviewing accounts or collecting money that is owed to them. The new law goes into effect on September 21, 2018. This will give the credit reporting agencies time to update their websites to make it easy for you to re-quest a free credit freeze or ask to lift a freeze. Keep in mind that, although security freezes can be useful, they do have some limitations. For example, a freeze should prevent an identity thief from opening a new credit card in your name, but it will not stop someone who has access to an existing account from using it. In addition, a security freeze will not prevent tax identity theft, which occurs when some-one files a tax return in another person’s name. You should check your bills regularly for mistakes and review your credit
Case Managers schedules do vary at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. Please call ahead to schedule appointments, 873-8585.
Please see our Stoughton Area Guide for Senior Services available at the Senior Center or on our website at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior, for a more complete list of the following services: Food Pantry • Medical • Housing Financial • Mental Health Home Health • Respite Fitness/Wellness • Care Facilities For further assistance, please call the Senior Center (608) 873-8585
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News: COA & Community Information Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for August 7, 2018 The group welcomed/introduced themselves to Tanya Kelly, our new full-time Case Manager. Director Comments: appreciates staff! Charlene Malueg is doing a fantastic job in the Volunteer/Program Coordinator role. Kelly Janda and Marla Janssen are doing great at managing an unusually high amount of new referrals along with their current caseloads, all while training Tanya Kelly. Some examples of new referrals include: Meals on Wheels assessments, Medicare questions, coordinating care services for someone with dementia, describing options/ things to consider when placing a loved one in a skilled facility, steps sometimes involved when determining Family Care eligibility. In addition to the Case Managers’ training and caseload requirements (2017: over 250 case managed individuals, 500 information & assistance, over 6700 total contacts), Medicare Part D prescription drug enrollment will be begin in October... Many thanks to volunteer who has donated her time and money to beautify the Center with outdoor planters and landscaping! Accreditation: Binder sent to NISC and now we await scheduling of off and on-site reviews. Committees: New community members offering to serve; staff will start scheduling meetings. Legislative Update: City Budget is underway Next meeting: September 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM Stoughton Area Senior Center 248 W Main St. Stoughton Meetings are Open to the Public See the City website for full meeting minutes.
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Healthy Living with Diabetes Tuesdays, Oct. 2- Nov. 6 2:00-4:30 PM Bryant Education Center, Stoughton Hospital, 900 Ridge Street
People who have taken the workshop show: Better health, and healthier behaviors Improvements in blood sugar levels Decrease in health distress and hypo- and hyperglycemia Fewer doctor and emergency room visits and hospitalizations Cost for series: $20/person; Free, if you already have the book. To register, please contact Sonja at 873-2356.
Milwaukee Brewer Game Sunday, September 30 Leave 11:00 AM Returning after the game is done. $55/person for ticket & Badger Bus transportation. Sign-up and payments by Mon. September 17. 873-8585
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Area Support Groups
Memory Café Tuesday, Sept. 4 9:30-11:30 AM Stoughton Library, Carnegie Room This month we will have a demo and taste testing thanks to Honeyworks/Fire Chief Scott & Janis Wegner. A Memory Café is a social gathering for individuals with memory loss to meet in a relaxed environment and to share common interests. Questions? Call 873-8585.
Crohn’s, Colitis & IBD
Low Vision Support
3rd Wednesday, 5:30 PM Stoughton Hospital Board Rm. Contact: Marilyn (608) 873-7928
3rd Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Senior Center Stoughton Rm. Contact:(608) 873-8585
Diabetes Support
Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
2nd Monday, 6 PM in the Stoughton Hospital Board Rm. Contact: Sonja (608) 873-2356
2nd Thursday, 2:00-3:30 PM Senior Center Stoughton Rm. Contact: (608) 873-8585
Grandparents & Other Relatives as Parents
Tues. Sept. 11 10:00 AM The group will discuss Secondary Progressive MS and Fast Mimicking Diets.
2nd Saturday, 10 AM—12 PM The Rainbow Project Office 831 E. Washington Ave.. Madison, WI 53703 Child care available Contact: Serena Breining (608) 255-7356 Ext.324
Low Vision Group
Grief Support Group
Multiple Sclerosis
Thurs. Sept. 20 1:00 PM Jean Daute, Counselor from OceanHawk Counseling Alternatives will talk about coping with vision loss.
Vision & Parkinson’s Wed., Sept. 26, 1:30 PM Blurred and double vision along with dry eyes are common vision issues that a person with Parkinson’s disease might report. Brent Perzentka, from the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired, will discuss these and other vision changes, why they occur and strategies to manage them.
3rd Wednesday, 2:00 PM Senior Center Mandt Room Contact:(608) 873-8585
Hearing Loss Support Association of America Madison Chapter 4th Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 PM Ultraec,450 Science Drive Madison, WI 53711 www.hlaamadison.com Office for the Deaf &Hard of Hearing DHSODHH@wisconsin.gov (855) 359-5252
Alzheimer’s Association 203-8500, www.alz.org Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin 232-3400, www.alzwisc.org
Multiple Sclerosis Group 2nd Tuesday, 10:00-11:30 AM Senior Center Mandt Room Contact: (608) 873-8585
Parkinson’s Group 4th Wednesday, 1:30-3:00 PM (No meetings in Nov. & Dec.) Stoughton Area Senior Center Contact: (608) 873-8585
Substance Abuse
Alcoholics Anonymous (608) 222-8989 aamadisonwi.org Al-Anon Family Support (608) 258-0314 alanonmadisonwi.org Narcotics Anonymous (608) 258-1747 www.badgerlandna.org
LGBT Senior Advocacy Outreach Community Center (608) 255-8582 www.lgbtseniors.org
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(608) 873-4590 Funeral Directors: Peter Gunderson Dale Holzhuter Mike Smits
Yahara Village In Loving Memory of Judith Wilcox
Alyssa Halverson, Funeral Dir Apprentice
1601/1625/1649 Vernon St. Elderly (62 years or Better) and/or Disabled Affordable Housing as rent is based on 30% of your annual adjusted gross income *Equal opportunity provider
Assistants: Sara Paton Martha Paton Paul Selbo Skyler Gunderson
PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY:
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608.873.7277
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CenterEvents: Educational/Health Reflexology Thurs., Sept. 6 and Mon., Sept. 17, 1:00-4:00 PM A form of massage that applies deep pressure to reflex points on the feet. Prices are $25 for 30 minutes or $45 for 60 minutes. Sign up early as spots fill up fast!
Chair Massage Tuesday, Sept. 18, 10:00-12:00 PM Lisa Resch offers massages in the office next door to the Senior Center. Massage: $20 for first 15 mins. then $1/min. Sign up: 873-8585.
Cookies & Conversation Wed., September 12, 2:00 PM Cress Funeral & Cremation Service invite you to learn how planning for your final wishes may shield your family from unnecessary emotional and financial burden. Join us for cookies and learn more about pre-arrangements, veterans benefits, cremation, burial & obituary writing.
SCAMS: Protecting Yourself Luke Schmitz, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Tuesday, September 18, 10:00 AM Come learn about the newest techniques that scam artists are using to target consumers. Learn to protect yourself from their malicious acts.
FRIENDSHIP FUND If you are in need of financial assistance to participate in activities at the Center, there is a fund to help. To access or donate funds call Cindy at 873-8585.
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Monetary Donations Are Needed For The Following Items:
$182.00 for a yearly subscription to the Wisconsin State Journal.
$17.00 per case for the Friday Popcorn Day Popcorn. Any dollar amount will be gladly received. Thank You!
Cummins Cultural Time: PhotographyThe United States is a Beautiful Place Thursday, September 20, 3:00 PM Join Lucas Canik from Cummins Filtration for a basic photography lesson! Learn what cameras he uses, a few tips that may be helpful when taking your own photos, and then sit back and enjoy some of the beautiful photos he’s taken in and around the U.S.
More Facebook For Anyone? Thursday, September 20, 3:00 PM 2nd floor Mandt Room A short review of Facebook basics, plus information about controlling Facebook email notifications, ad settings, news feeds, and other features. We'll talk about handy settings and groups of Friends, plus information about how to build a separate Facebook Page or Group for private groups or public organizations. No prior experience with Facebook is needed. Visit the slides at goo.gl/96pI9S.
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CenterEvents: Arts & Entertainment First Friday Movie The Book Club Friday, September 7, 1:00 PM The lives of four lifelong friends are turned upside down after reading the infamous "50 Shades of Grey," catapulting them into a series of outrageous life choices.
Classic Movie Friday Rear Window Friday, September 21, 1:00 PM A newspaper photographer with a broken leg passes time recuperating by observing his neighbors through his window. He sees what he believes to be a murder, and decides to solve the crime himself. With the help of his nurse and girlfriend, he tries to catch the murderer without being killed himself.
BYO Craft–2nd Monday of the Month Monday, September 10, 1:00-4:30 PM Bring your own supplies and come work with others while completing your projects! Card making, scrapbooking, painting, whatever it is—come do it with us! This new group will meet on the Center’s Main Level. All are welcome!
Beginner/Intermediate Rosemaling Class Tuesdays, Sept. 11-Oct. 16 6:00-8:00 PM Mary Knoflicek will teach the class and will be assisted by Kim Monson. Cost is $65 and includes supplies for beginners and more advanced projects. More supplies can be added for a nominal fee. Please sign up at the reception desk by September 6. Payment can be made the first night of class. 873-8585.
Page Turner’s: Book Discussion Group Wed., Sept. 26, 1:00 PM This month’s book is Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal. Join us for an afternoon discussion group with support from the Stoughton Public Library. Questions, please call? (608) 873-6281.
Music Appreciation Series All sessions are at the Stoughton Opera House on Mondays at 3:00 PM. The sessions are free and open to the public. The Music Appreciation Series is supported by the Stoughton Area Senior Center, a grant from the Bryant Foundation and attendees' donations. Monday, September 17-Eun Suk, Cha, Piano Eun is from Korea and has two degrees in music. She is currently working on her Doctorate in Piano Performance at the UW Madison. Monday, September 24-Brass Knuckles Brass Quintet. This group is made up of Madison Area Professional Brass Players and will feature classic literature for the Brass Quintet plus new arrangements of familiar tunes. Monday, October 1-Soh-Hyun Park Altino, piano; Jeannie Wu, Violin Monday, October 8 and 15: TBA Monday, October 22 -"Full Circle" Jazz Trio Monday October 29 and November 5: TBA
Yahara Strummer’s: Ukulele Group The Yahara Strummer’s is a new Ukulele group meeting on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Call Ann at (608) 206-5288 with questions.
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Stoughton Center Highlights Coffee with the Mayor Friday, Sept. 14, 9:30 AM Your chance to ask questions and find out the latest City news!
Lunch Bunch at Winchester’s in Edgerton Friday, September 14, 11:00 AM Get out to meet new friends or join us with a friend. Call to register 873-8585. Newcomers welcome.
Sunday, Sept.16 12:00 PM Come and cheer on our very own Green Bay Packers as they take on the Minnesota Vikings. We will watch the game on the big screen on the main floor and enjoy a few snacks! Sign up by Fri. Aug. 31. 873-8585.
Stamp and Postcard Collecting Wednesday, Sept. 26, 10:00 AM Do you have an interest in collecting or discussing stamps or postcards? If so, join Allen Vick as he leads a discussion about these different collections. He has been collecting for nearly 60 years and is the treasurer of the Wisconsin Federation of Stamp Clubs. Whether you have been collecting for 40 years or if you just enjoy learning about stamps and postcards, come join us for this casual discussion group. No registration necessary.
Bucky on Parade Tour Tues., September 11 9:45 AM to 1:45 PM We leave the Stoughton Senior Center at 9:45 AM on a Badger Bus. We will see a few of the Bucky’s on a driving route in Madison and get out for a photo with a couple of the Bucky’s. We will enjoy a nice lunch together before returning to Stoughton. Cost is $20/rider & lunch is on your own. RSVP by 9/7.
Woodshop Open House Wed., September 19 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM You are invited to our woodshop open house! Join us for danishes, coffee, conversation, questions and of course, maybe even a little woodworking!
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Have you noticed all of the beautiful flowers and planters popping up around the Senior Center lately? Diane, a very kind and talented volunteer is to thank. She has been working really hard to donate, plant, and clean up the outside area. We have received numerous compliments and we are very thankful that Diane in sharing her time and expertise with us! She loves to talk about flowers and plants so feel free to stop, introduce yourself, and share your gardening stories with her!
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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities MONDAY
TUESDAY
Staff Holiday
4 9:00 Computer Help 11:00 COA Meeting 1:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Euchre 1:00 Bunco 2:30 Line Dancing
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10 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 BYO Craft Grp. 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong
11 9:00 Computer Help 9:45 Bucky on Parade Trip 10 MS Support Group 1:00 Qi Gong 1:00 Euchre 2:30 Line Dancing 6:00PM Rosemaling
17 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi Foot Care in PM 1:00 Reflexology 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong 3 Music Appreciation @Opera House 24 8 Chair Stretch 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong 3 Music Appreciation @Opera House
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Open by Volunteers 9AM to 11AM
SEPT 2018
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Ukulele Group 1:00 Pinochle 3:00 Ping Pong
6 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:00 Reflexology 1:30 Sheepshead
7 Shop@WEST TOWN VA Assistance 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Movie
12 8 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10-12 Blood PresCK 1:00 Ukulele Group 1:00 Dime Jingle 1:00 Pinochle 2:00 Cress/Cookies Conversation 3:00 Ping Pong
13 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead 2:00 Memory Loss Caregiver Group
14 Shop@EAST TOWN 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Coffee w/Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Lunch Bunch 1:00 PD Exercise
18 9:00 Computer Help 10:00 Scams Pres. 10-12 Chair Massage 1:00 Euchre 2:30 Line Dancing 6:00PM Rosemaling
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8-11:30 Open House Woodshop 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Ukulele Group 1:00 Pinochle 2:00 Grief Support Group 3:00 Ping Pong
20 8:00Woodcarving 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:00 Low Vision Grp. 1:30 Sheepshead Attorney Hours in PM 3:00 Computer Class 3:00 Photography Cultural Presentation
21 Shop@TARGET WESTSIDE 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Classic Movie
25 Foot Care in AM 9:00 Computer Help 1:00 Writing Group 1:00 Euchre 1:00 Over the Hill Bingo 2:30 Line Dancing 6:00PM Rosemaling
26 8 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 10 Stamp/Postcards 1:00 Book Disc/ Page Turners 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Ukulele Group 1:30 PD SupportGrp 3:00 Ping Pong
27 8:00 Woodcarving 9-12 Blood Pressure Checks 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Qi Gong 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead
28 Shop@FARM & FLEET Monona 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise
SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION. DRIVE CAREFULLY !
On Saturday Mornings the Center is Open by Volunteers 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
www.cityofstoughton.com/senior
Saturday Euchre September 22 Doors Open 6:30 PM New Players Welcome
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Kitchen Corner YOUR CHECKLIST FOR BETTER HEALTH Adding healthy habits to your daily routine can help keep you active and strong as you age. Create new practices that may help you look and feel good in the years to come. It’s never too late to improve your health! Jumpstart your day with breakfast. Select nutrient-dense foods. Choose colorful fruits and vegetables, fat-free milk and cheese, whole grains, seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, beans, nuts, and seeds. Get at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week. Walk briskly, bike, swim, hike, dance, chase your grandkids, do water aerobics, Split bulk items or fresh produce with friends if you are on a fixed income. Drink fluids throughout the day even though you may feel less thirsty as you age. Share an entrée to control portion sizes. Or save half of your meal for tomorrow. Strengthen your muscles twice a week to ward off frailty and muscle loss. Climb stairs, mow the grass, lift weights, rake the leaves, use exercise bands Check with a health care provider or dentist if you have trouble chewing, lose your appetite, or find that your favorite foods don’t taste good anymore. Avoid sitting for long periods in front of a TV or computer. Stand up and move around. Improve balance and flexibility three times a week. Yoga or stretching exercises to help reduce stress, stiffness, and the risk of a fall or injury. Limit drinks and foods with fats and added sugars. Drink fat-free milk instead of sodas. Avoid foods with butter, shortening, and other solid fats. Put down the salt shaker. Cut salt to 2/3 teaspoon a day. For more materials on healthy habits, call the Weight-Control Information Network at 1-877-946-4627 or visit http://www.win.niddk.nih.gov.
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Home-Cooked Meals: at our Senior Center every Thursday between 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. The cost is a suggested donation of $4.00; please pay what you can afford. Please reserve at least one day in advance, 873-8585. Walk-ins may be accepted. Sept.6: Pot Roast Sept.13: Cream Cheese Bacon Stuffed Chicken Sept.20: Roast Beef Dinner Sept. 27 : Chicken Pot Pie Full menu descriptions available at the Center.
Senior Center Nutrition Program: Meals are provided by Dane County through Consolidated Food Services. They are packed, delivered and served by Senior Center staff and volunteers. If you are a vegetarian or have special dietary needs, please talk with our staff. Home Delivered Meals: Meal delivery is available to homebound older adults in the Stoughton Area School District in Dane County every weekday. The Home Delivered Meal menu is on the following page. Nutrition Site: Note the additional salad choice available on Fridays and the site/home cooked meals on Thursdays. See pg. 2 for transportation information. Cost of the meals: Individuals 60 or older pay by donation. Suggested donation is $4.00. Individuals under the age of 60 must pay the total cost: Site: $9.73 Delivered Meal: $8.54. Please remember reservations should be made by1:00 PM the previous working day. Any cancellations made on the day of are still subject to payment to the Center/County. .
Fridays Are Salad Day Sept. 7: Pulled Pork Santa Fe Salad Sept. 14: Hummus Plate Sept. 21: Harvest Salad Sept. 28: Chicken Confetti Salad To Order: Call 873-8585 12:00 PM a day ahead.
SAS C • 248 W. M ain S treet, S toug hton WI 53589 • 8 7 3 -8585
Stoughton Area Senior Center
SEPT 2018 MENU
All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY MOW’S
For All Lunch Reservations Please Call 873-8585 by Noon The Day Before MOW=Meals on Wheels 3
FRIDAY
Vegetarian Meals and Friday Salads Are Available for Home Delivered Meals *=Pork
4 Pizza Burger Navy Bean Salad Marinated cucumbers Banana Chocolate Chip Cookie VO – Veggie Burger NCS – SF Cookie Packet
5 Ham and Potato Casserole California Blend Veg Fruit Cup MG Bread/ Butter Frosted Confetti Cake VO – Baked Potato &Cheese&Soy Crumb NCS – SF PuddingCup
6 BBQ Chicken Breast Baked Sweet Potato/ Butter WW Bread /Butter Tropical Fruit Chocolate Cream Pie VO – Black Bean Burger NCS – SF Jell-o
7 Spinach/Bacon/ Cheese Quiche Fresh Tomato Wedges Orange Juice Iced Cinnamon Roll Vanilla Yogurt w/StrawberryTopping VO – Veg. Quiche NCS – SF Pudding
10Tuna Salad Sandwi on WW Bread Tomato/Cucumber/ Onion Salad Chickpea Salad Pears Apple Sauce Bar VO – Egg Salad NCS – Apple Sauce
11 Enchilada Casserole Stewed Tomatoes Confetti Corn w/Black Beans Mandarin Oranges Frosted Churro Cake VO – Cheesy Bean Burrito NCS – SF Cookie
12 Beef Stroganoff over Noodles Cauliflower Mixed Green Salad Dressing Fruit Cocktail Apple Crisp VO –Veggie Meatballs NCS – Spiced Apples
13 Chicken Strips &BBQ Sauce Green Beans Pea Salad Dinner Roll/ Butter Fruit Cup Butterscotch Swirl Ice Cream VO – Veggie Wrap NCS – SF Ice Cream
14 Taco Pasta Casserole Broccoli &Cauliflower Pineapple Blueberry Crisp VO – Bean Burrito NCS – Mandarin Oranges
17 Roasted Turkey in Gravy Rice Pilaf Creamed Corn Cranberry Sauce Grapes orfruit cocktail Brownie w/Peanut Butter Frosting VO – HummusWrap NCS – SF Cookie
18 Tuna Casserole Roasted Baby Carrots Pickled beets Banana Lime Sherbet VO – Mac and Cheese NCS – SF Ice Cream
19 Chicken Sandwich on WW Bun Lettuce/Tomato/Mayo Cheesy Potatoes 4 Bean Salad Orange Frosted Chocolate Cake VO Black Bean Burger NCS – SF Pudding
20 Meatballs in Gravy Mashed potatoes California Blend Tropical Fruit Dinner Roll/Butter Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream VO –VeggieMeatballs NCS – SF Ice Cream
21 Baked Chicken on Bone Gravy Red Mashed Potatoes Green Bean Casserole Roll/Butter Chunky Applesauce Cherry Cobbler VO Hummus/Pita NCS – SF Jell-O
24 Sloppy Joe on WW Bun Kidney Bean Salad Mixed Vegetable Banana Frosted Strawberry Cake VO – Soy Sloppy Joe NCS – Pineapple
25 Chicken Macaroni Salad Marinated Tomatoes Broccoli Salad Fruit Cup Sugar Cookie VO – Cheese and Tomato Sandwich NCS – SF Cookie
26 Meat Sauce and Spaghetti Noodles Wax beans Mixed Green Salad & Dressing Peaches Brownie VO – Veggie Meatballs in Marinara NCS – SF Jell-O
27 Pork Loin in Gravy Mashed Potatoes Garden Blend Vegetables WW Bread/Butter Mandarin Oranges Butterscotch Pudding VO – Veggie Wrap NCS – SF Pudding
28 Lemon Baked Fish Tartar Sauce Baked Sweet Potato/ Butter Tropical Fruit WW Bread/Butter Blueberry Pound Cake VO – Garden Burger NCS – SF Cookie
NO Meals Today Staff Holiday
All menu items are prepared in kitchens that are not allergen-free. We cannot guarantee that food allergens will not be transferred through cross-contact. No substitutions allowed.
Yahara Senior News 248 West Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-8585 Fax # 608-873-8162 www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior/ The Stoughton Area Senior Center, a non-profit agency, coordinates, develops, supports and monitors programs and services for adults. 55 years and older. Aside from our case management and nutrition services ,which have area and eligibility restrictions, all adults over 55 are welcome to participate at the center. If you wish to have this newsletter mailed to you, the cost is $9.00 per year. Call 873-8585 for details.
Senior Center Staff Cindy McGlynn—Director Hollee Camacho—Assistant Director Kelly Janda—Case Manager-Stoughton Tanya Kelly—Case Manager-Stoughton Marla Janssen—Case Manager Stoughton (M-W) Kim Whitford—Nutrition Coordinator Charlene Malueg—Volunteer/Prog. Coordinator (M-Th) Kristin Ott—Receptionist /Office Assistant (M-Th )
Township Case Managers Albion & Dunkirk Cell Number 608-335-6677 Office is at the Stoughton Area Senior Center Pleasant Springs, Rutland and McFarland 838-7117 Briann Susdorf, McFarland Senior Outreach Dunn, Cambridge & Christiana 838-7117 Sara Sprang, McFarland Senior Outreach Appointments can be made for home visits, or at the Stoughton and McFarland Outreach offices.
Commission On Aging All COA Meetings Are Open To The Public Bob Barnett—City of Stoughton ....................... 873-5527 Rosalind Gausman—Town of Dunn ............... 835-3077 Lou Havlik—City of Stoughton ..........................873-4915 Nancy Hoffman—City of Stoughton ................ 219-4325 Barb Manson—City of Stoughton .....................873-9901 Patrick O’Connor—City Council Rep ..............873-6677 Mary Onsager—School District Rep ................ 873-3999 Faith Schuck—Town of Pleasant Springs………...234-0759 Jeanne Schwass-Long—Town of Dunkirk ........ 873-9227 David Sharpe—City of Stoughton .................... 332-8723 Charlotte Snow—City of Stoughton................. 205-1281 Sue Wollin—Town of Rutland……………………....455-4374 Open Position—Town of Albion. .......................................