Senior Center Newsletter

APRIL 2012,Vol.29 No.4 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.

Come Celebrate With Us 1972-2012 40 Years & Our Volunteers Stoughton Area Senior Center Friday April 13 1:00—4:00 PM Open House All Welcome

In This Month’s Issue…

Services

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Case Manager Info

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Nutrition

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Community News

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Support Groups

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Commission On Aging

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Community News/Info

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Ongoing Events/Classes

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Monthly Highlights

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Activity Calendar

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Menu Calendar

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Millions of people give their time, talent and energy to help strengthen communities around the world.

Our volunteers range from young adults to older adults, to businesses and community organizations, and they all share the common act of choosing to make a difference. It is through their stories that people are inspired to serve and begin to recognize their personal power to transform themselves and the world around them. We thank all our dedicated hard working volunteers who truly make a difference in the life of the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

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Services:

Stoughton Area Senior Center

Case Management 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 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.

Transportation: General Stoughton City Cab/Lift Equipped Van Contact: 873-7233 RSVP Driver Program Donation-based transportation for medical appointments; 48 hour notice recommended.

Contact: Richard Hoffman 873-6112 between the hours of 9AM and 4PM

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 Cost $.50 each way • Tuesday thru Friday Grocery Shopping Ride to Pick & Save/Walmart in Stoughton Time: 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM; Cost: $1.00/way • Mall Shopping, 2nd & 4th Fridays $1.50/way Trips rotate between various malls in Madison: See Activity Calendar for monthly locations.

Time: 9:30 AM home pick up; 1:15 PM return.

Equipment Loan Closet Equipment such as wheelchairs, commodes, 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.

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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.

Veterans Assistance A representative is available on Fridays at the Stoughton Area Senior Center . Please call (608) 266-4158 to schedule an appointment.

Financial Education Counselor Individual appointments available Thursdays for anyone who has questions about basic money management issues. Free. Call Sue Taylor to schedule an appointment (608) 283-1259.

Blood Pressure Readings No appointments needed 2nd Monday of the month, 10:00 -11:00 AM Last Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM &1/2 hour before Bingo days

Foot Care Clinic Offered third full week of the month Monday, 12:30 - 3:30 PM Tuesday, 8:30 AM -11:30 AM Call 873-8585 for an appointment. Cost $15.

For Diabetic Foot Care Appointments: $25 Tuesdays 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM at our Center 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 Beware: Social Security Scam As many people know, all Social Security beneficiaries must sign up for electronic payments by March 1, 2013. While this should make the system safer, quicker and more convenient it’s still very important to protect yourself from potential scams.

Earlier this week I was contacted by a constituent after her monthly direct deposit Social Security check failed to show up in her bank account. It appeared as if someone might have fraudulently obtained her personal information and used it to divert her check into another bank account.

The local Social Security office resolved the issue and the Social Security Office of the Inspector General is investigating the case, but it serves as a reminder to everyone how important it is to protect your personal financial information. Unfortunately, she is not alone in being concerned she was the victim of a Social Security scam. According to the Social Security Administration, there are a number of scams that are used that target people who depend on Social Security benefits.

In one such scam, individuals posing as Social Security employees call and ask for personal information like your name, Social Security number and bank account information. The caller alleges that they need this information to issue additional funds or rebates, or they allege that because of a computer glitch personal information has been lost. Another scam uses an email designed to look like it came from the Social Security Administration to direct readers to a website where people are asked to “update their information” that can then be used by identity thieves and criminals.

And these are just two of the many scams that target Social Security beneficiaries.

When dealing with Social Security, please know that Social Security will never send you an email asking for personal information, such as your Social Security number, date of birth, or other private information. If someone from Social Security does email you requesting information, don’t respond to the message. Instead, contact your local Social Security office or call 1-800-772-1213. You can also report suspicious activity to Social Security Office of the Inspector General Fraud Hotline at 1-800269-0271 or online at http://oig.ssa.gov/reportfraud-waste-or-abuse/fraud-waste-and-abuse.

As Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, I take seriously my responsibility to safeguard the appropriate delivery and receipt of the millions of Social Security checks for the seniors and elderly citizens who are served by the Social Security Administration. I will continue to work to make sure that the system is as safe and secure as possible.

Source: Senator Herb Kohl’s enewsletter;hl_enewsletter@kohl.senate.gov

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Spring Cleaning Your Office: How Long to Keep Records Excerpts from: Kiplinger's Personal Finance, www.kiplinger.com and Pam Weston of msn.money.com

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Spring is a great time of year to get rid of outdated files and to organize your records. It’s important to know what kinds of paperwork and documentation you can toss, what you should keep, and for how long.  Review your year-end statements to make sure they accurately reflect the monthly statements you received from your bank, broker and other financial institutions. Then you can toss the monthly statements. Keep those year-end statements in your tax files for at least three years after the due date of your return (or six years if you’re self-employed).  Although it’s recommended that you keep your tax returns for at least six years, you may want to hold on to them forever (or at least a digital archive of them), because they can provide clues about your income and investments and other tax information that might come in handy in the distant future. If you have any selfemployment income, keep your receipts for at least six years.  For all loans, including mortgages, you can ditch monthly or quarterly statements once you get the year-end summaries, and you can destroy the year-end summaries when you've paid off the loans. However, you should keep indefinitely the final notice showing a loan has been paid off in case a disorganized lender or unscrupulous collector pretends the debt hasn't been paid and tries to dun you.

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For insurance purposes, keep receipts and appraisals for big purchases as long as you own the items.

If you are in a traditional pension, hang onto any correspondence you get about it.

Employers do go out of business!

Important documents like birth, marriage and death certificates, divorce papers and military discharge papers should be kept for life.

Toss ATM and bank deposit receipts after you reconcile them with bank statements.

Once a purchase shows up on your credit card statement, you can ditch the slip.

Toss paper copies of bills as soon as the next month’s bill acknowledging your last payment arrives (unless you need to keep the bills for taxes).

When you get a new Social Security statement, ditch the old one. You may also want to keep your Medicare Summary Notices until the bill and claims have been paid in full.

Hang on to receipts for major home improvements.

Ditch your pay stubs as soon as you receive your W-2 for the year.

And when you do decide to toss any of these papers, be sure to shred them so your garbage doesn’t become a treasure trove for identity thieves.

To read more, visit: http://www.kiplinger.com/ columns/ask/archive/how-long-to-keep-taxrecords.html#ixzz1o01mJIli

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Lisa’s

Kitchen Corner

Pecans, A Good For You Snack

Recipe of the Month

Pecans contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals and they are cholesterol-free.

Pecans contain approximately the same amount of protein and nutrients as meat, poultry, fish, beans and seeds. Eating 20 pecan halves equals two servings from the meat and bean group and 2 teaspoons of heart healthy fat.

Buttered Pecan Popcorn

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Sprinkle pecans on top of your yogurt for more zinc and vitamin E. Have pecans for an afternoon snack, you will feel fuller longer and they provide long-lasting energy because they contain heart healthy mono and polyunsaturated fats. Plus a handful of pecans provide as much fiber as a medium sized apple.

Instead of chips, eat a handful of pecans, which are naturally sodium-free.

8 cups popped popcorn Nonstick cooling spray ½ cup pecan pieces 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/3 cup light corn syrup ¼ cup instant butter pecan pudding mix (dry) ¼ teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

After popping, discard un-popped popcorn kernels. Spray a 17x12x2” with nonstick cooking spray. Place the popped corn and pecans in the pan. In a separate pan, heat butter and corn syrup, then stir in pudding mix and vanilla.

Pour mixture over popcorn. Bake in oven at 300 degrees for 16 minutes, stirring halfway through baking. Remove pan from oven and turn mixture onto a large piece of parchment paper.

Cool popcorn completely. When cool, break into large pieces and serve.

NUTRITION PROGRAM INFORMATION All meals are provided by Dane County.

Consolidated Food Services. They are packaged, delivered and served by Senior Center volunteers.

If you have special dietary needs, please call and talk with Lisa regarding your meal options.

Nutrition Site: The Senior Center serves lunch every weekday at 12:00 PM. See menu on page 15.

Home Delivered Meals: Meal delivery is available to homebound older adults in the Stoughton Area School District every weekday. In 2011, there were 19,671 meals delivered.

Cost of Meals : Individuals 60 years or older pay by donation.

The minimum suggested donation is $3.00/meal. Individuals under the age of 60 must pay the total cost of the meal.

Meal Site: $6.15 Delivered Meal: $6.40.

Please be reminded that cancellations and reservations should be made by 1:00pm the previous working day. Any cancellations made on the day of, are still subject to payment to the county.

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Community News Celebrate Spring RSVP Retired Senior Volunteer Program Annual Open House and National Volunteer Week Celebration Bring a friend and learn about new opportunities for YOU! Refreshments and door prizes!

Thursday April 19, 2012 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M 517 N Segoe Road Suite 300, Madison For information call: 238-7787 Or email us at : info@rsvpdane.org

Grief Workshop Join Thomas Moe from Southern Care Hospice on April 17th at 5:00 p.m. at the Senior Center for a discussion on the “Tasks of Grieving”.

Over the years we have come to realize that grief is not merely a series of stages but, instead, it is a process. The grief process is individual to the person experiencing it. People express their loss in numerous ways and what is considered normal grief continues to evolve. Our goal is to discover the various tasks we must undertake in grieving. Tasks of grieving is a broad program that can help you understand yourself, your previous losses, and your means of discovering healing. Everyone is welcome.

29th Annual Wisconsin Senior Games June 2 to June 9, 2012

2012 Fireside Bus Trips

Some of the events are euchre, Wii bowling, cribbage, tennis, dart ball, volleyball, trap, softball and swimming. Check the website or the information sheet at our senior center.

Register on-line at www.wiseniorgames.org Let the Games Begin!!

Legally Blonde– The Musical May 24 Hello Dolly! August 23 Scrooge– The Musical November 8 We will be joining the Belleville Senior Center in traveling to the Fireside Theatre to see these wonderful performances. The bus will pick us up at 9:30 AM at the Stoughton Senior Center and the shows will be at 1:30 PM. Cost is approximately $89.00 for the bus, dinner and show. Call 873-8585 to sign up and for exact fee.

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Computer Classes Computer Usage Made Easy Tuesday April 10 & 24 9:00 to 11:00 AM The class will be taught by our Senior Center experts in our computer lab. You are welcome to bring your own computer. Space is limited. To sign up for the class call 873-8585. Donations for the class will be taken. Our computer lab has 4 computers, 3 iPads and WiFi available and is open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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Area Support Groups Caregiver Group 2nd Thursday, 2:00-3:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: 873-8585

Agrace HospiceCare to Offer Two Free Educational Seminars “A Gift to Your Family: Advance Care Planning” will be held at Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway in Madison, on Tuesday, April 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pre-registration is requested; please call Amy Ketterer, Agrace public affairs, at (608) 327-7202.

“Caregiver Discussion Group,” will be offered Tuesday, April 17, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Agrace. Please call Deb Tripalin at (608) 327-7192 for more information.

Diabetic Foot Care Stoughton Home Health offers Diabetic Foot Care at the Stoughton Area Senior Center on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Exact dates will be in our activity calendar and the cost is $25.00. Call for an appointment 873-8585.

Diabetic Support Group Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Stoughton Hospital Board Room. Please call Deb at 608628-6500 for more information or to reserve a seat.

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

Contact: Rose Roh, 249-2209 Ethel Dunn, 238-8751

Hope Chest Breast Cancer Support 3rd Monday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Stoughton Hospital, Board Rm. 900 Ridge Street Contact: 877-3476

Low Vision Support

Multiple Sclerosis Support 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Stoughton Area Senior Center Mandt Room Contact: 873-8585

Older Adult Alcoholics Anonymous Every Tuesday, 2:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room, 2nd Floor In order to maintain confidentiality individuals may enter/exit from building’s back NW corner door.

Contact: Earl German 246-7606 ext. 1182

Grief Support Groups Contact Agrace HospiceCare www.agracehospicecare.org Madison Office: 276-4660 Janesville Office: 755-1871

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin Information, education,

advocacy and support services including a 24/7 Helpline.

232-3400 or (888) 308-6251 toll-free support@alzwisc.org

3rd Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: 873-8585

Parkinson Group Is currently not meeting. If you have questions, please contact Cindy at 873-8585

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Congratulations to this years pool tourney winners!

Doubles winners were Lyle Haried and Kay Huppeler.

Singles winner was Tony Supanich.

Thank you to all this years participants.

News: COA & Community Commission on Aging

Meeting Highlights for March 6, 2012 Director Comments  ExperienceWorks, a national program providing training to older workers, will begin renting space upstairs  Three iPads are now available for public use downstairs, they were purchased with special gift funds.  COA made a motion to establish an endowment fund with the Stoughton Community Foundation.

Syttende Mai  We’ll be selling Coney Dogs at a booth outside the Center Saturday & Sunday!  Due to the Chambers headquartering needs, the Old Time Fiddlers will not perform during Syttende Mai week  We will not be having the pancake breakfast.

Legislative Update:  Cindy noted that Dane County is still determining their plan to introduce the State’s mandated Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC). Unlike other counties, Dane County is having a difficult time accepting the conditions and determining the best way to structure it with the already well-established (25+ years) case management focal point program.  The Bureau of Aging & Disability Resources is seeking citizen representation for a taskforce to revitalize Wisconsin’s Elderly NutritionProgram. The deadline to submit applications is March 23. If you would like an application form, contact Helen at 608-286-6337 or hmdicks@aarp.org  If you are aware of anyone struggling with getting a voter id, please check with us. Materials are available downstairs and rides to the DMV can be arranged through RSVP volunteers.

Full meeting minutes at: http://stoughtoncitydocs.com/commission-onaging/ Next meeting- 10:00 a.m. April 3, 2012 Senior Center, Stoughton Room

The 2011 Stoughton Area Senior Center annual report is available on our website or at the Senior Center.

“Have you heard?

Prevention is the best medicine.”

That’s the belief of the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation Grapevine Project.

The goals are to help women and their families reach their healthiest potential and become advocates for their own health and improve the overall quality of life for women and their families.

One of the ways the WWHF works to accomplish these goals is by providing programs that focus on education, prevention, and early detection. Two parish nurses in Stoughton want to bring the Grapevine health programs to Stoughton women. Sue Richards, Parish Nurse at Covenant Lutheran Church and Jane Jenson, Faith Community Nurse at Lake View Church are partnering to provide the following units to women at the Stoughton Senior Center over the next few months:  MAY 24 at 1:00 PM: Oral Health Women receive information on oral health and how it affects your overall health. A toothbrush and toothpaste are given as incentives.  JUNE 28 at 1:00 PM: Bone Health Women receive information on osteoporosis including signs, symptoms and how to prevent it. Exercise bands for weightbearing and muscle-strengthening exercises are given as incentives.

Please register for the class at 873-8585

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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 Massage, $10/15-mins.

This month: APR. 4 & 18 Call to schedule appointment.

Line Dancing Every other Tues. 2:30 PM UW Nutrition Education, Free Topic: One Dish Meals 3rd Thursday, 11:30 AM Ping Pong, Free Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

Tai Chi -Beginners, $5/class Mon. & Thur. 9:00 AM

Social & Recreation

Tai Chi –Advanced, $5/class Mon. & Thurs. 1:00 PM

Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM Bunco, First Tues. $1.00 1:00 PM

Wii Bowling, Free Thursday. 12:45– 2PM Yoga for Over 50 Suggested donation $3-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, and Tues.

6:30 PM Covenant Lutheran Church and Wed. 9:00 AM Fire Dept.

Zumba Friday 9:15 to 10AM

$3

Classes & Skill Development Computer Assistance/Lessons Painting Group, Sept-May Tues., 9:00 - 11:30 AM or by Thur., 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM appointment , morning or after- Free at Vennevoll Clubhouse noon. Come with your computer questions. 4 computers, 3 iPads Rosemaling Group, Free & WiFi available.

Wed., 9:15 AM Norwegian painting Handiwork, Free Mon., 1:00 - 3:30 PM Wood Carving, Thru MATC Bring your current project & join Thur., 8:00 - 12:00 PM the conversation.

Wood Shop, Free Mornings Norwegian Language Class Must take a safety course to Wed., 9:00 - 11:00 AM use the shop.

No registration needed. $10 New students welcome!

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Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Sponsor: A Friend of the Senior Center Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:00 PM Euchre 4th Saturday 7:30 PM Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:15 PM Bring a “White Elephant” Prize Pool, Free Daily, during Center hours Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Lessons available when called in advance.

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

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April Highlights Free Movie Day Friday April 6 1:00 PM Moneyball PG-13 Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to acquire new players.

You are welcome to bring your own movie treat.

BUNCO Tuesday April 3 at 1:00 PM $1.00 donation.

If you don’t know the game, we can teach you. A very fun and easy game to play. Bunco!!

Stoughton Area Medication Disposal & Sharps Collection Event Saturday April 28, 2012 9:00 am- Noon Drive through service at the Stoughton Fire Department.

For more information call 608-873-6677.

Old Time Fiddlers April 26 12:30 P.M. Come for the noon lunch and then stay for the music.

This special presentation is made possible by a donation from the Iver Wersland Family.

Call for lunch reservations by noon on April 25.

Spring Floral Workshop Are you interested in taking a 3 session floral design class at the Senior Center? Cost would be $15.00 for the class and flowers. The class will be meeting Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 pm.

April 24, May 1 and May 8. There would be a few tools or props that the student would need to supply. If you are interested in this class or have questions, call Kate at 608-209-3703.

FRIENDSHIP FUND FOR ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER If you are in need of financial assistance to participate in the activities at the Senior Center, there is a fund available to help you.

For more information please contact Cindy McGlynn/Director, 873-8585.

Lunch Bunch Group Friday, April 13 11:30 AM at Culver’s Bring a friend or come alone and meet new friends. If attending or if you have questions, please call 873-8585.

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities

* = Off Site Class

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

2 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

3 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 10:00 COA Meeting 1:00 Bunco 2:00 AA Meeting

4 New Library Books In 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong

5 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 12:45 Wii Bowling 1:30 Sheepshead

6 Veteran’s Assist.

Popcorn in AM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga * 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie Moneyball

9 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Blood Press. Ck 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

10 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 10:00 MS Support Group 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

11 Energy Assistance 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling 3:00 Ping Pong

12 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 12:45 Wii Bowling 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead 2:00 Caregiver Support Group

13 Open House Pg.1 Veteran’s Assist.

Shop at West Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Zumba 9:30 Coffee/Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:30 Lunch Bunch

16 National Volunteer Week 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge Foot Care in P.M. 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

17 Diabetic and Reg. Foot Care in A.M. 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 2:00 AA Meeting 5 PM Grief Class Pg.6 info

18 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong

19 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 12:45 Wii Bowling 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Low Vision Grp. 1:30 Sheepshead

20 Veteran’s Assist.

Popcorn in AM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong

23 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

24 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 1:15 Over the Hill Bingo 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

25 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Ping Pong

26 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 10 Blood Press.Ck. 12:30 Old Time Fiddlers Pg. 13 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

27 Veteran’s Assist.

Popcorn in AM Shop at Target West 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong

30 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

Saturday Mornings Center Opened

by Volunteers 9-11:30 am

THURSDAY

APRIL 2012 FRIDAY

Saturday Evening Cards-Euchre April 28 7:30 PM Open to All

Stoughton Area Senior Center Menu

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

APRIL 2012 FRIDAY

2 Lasagna Parmesan Cheese Broccoli Spears Mandarin Oranges Garlic Bread Pie

3 Meatloaf & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Spinach Banana Wh. Wh. Bread Margarine

4 Cr of Potato Soup Crackers Han & Cheese on Rye Apple Juice Cake

5 Roast Beef & Gravy Roasted Potatoes Roasted Veggies Pineapple Multi Gr. Bread Margarine

6 Cheesy Baked Fish & Tarter Sauce Scalloped Potatoes California Mix Peach Half Wh. Dinner Roll/Marg Easter Cookie

9 Beef Stew & Biscuit Green Beans Fresh Orange Cookie

10 Pork Cutlet & Gravy Baked Potato Sour Cream Peas & Onions Jell-O & Pear Rye Bread Margarine

11 Hamburger on Bun Ketchup & Mustard German Potato Salad Corn Banana Cookie

12 Salisbury Steak & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Beets Pineapple Wh. Wh. Bread Margarine

13 Chicken Alfredo & Fettuccini Baby Glazed Carrots Mini Croissant Margarine Fruited Red Jell-O Lemon Bars

16 Picante Chicken Rice Vegetable Medley Apple Juice Pumpkin Bar

17 Sliced Turkey Ham Scalloped Potatoes Squash Chunky Applesauce Rye Bread Margarine

18 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Green Beans Pear Slices Garlic Bread Parmesan Cheese

19 Stuffed Green Pepper Soup & Crackers Tuna Salad on Sm. Croissant Apricots Cookie

20 Cordon Blue Lasagna California Blend Mandarin Oranges Bread Stick Jell-O Cake

23 Goulash Casserole Mixed Veggies Jell-O & Peach Multi Gr. Bread Margarine Cookie

24 Meatloaf Baked Potato & Sour Cream Spinach Fruit Cocktail W.W. Bread Margarine

25 Beef Tips over Egg Noodles French Green Beans Applesauce W. W. Bread Margarine Ice Cream Cup

26 Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Broccoli Fresh Orange W.W. Dinner Roll Margarine Cake

27 Pork Roast & Gravy Rice Pilaf Carrots Cinnamon Sliced Apples Multi Gr. Bread Margarine

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

873-8585

Meal Site: $6.15 SALAD OPTION Delivered Meal: for Thursdays. $6.40 The minimum Order your salad meal suggested by noon the donation is Wednesday before. $3.00/meal.

30 Ham & Scalloped Potato Casserole Corn Pear Half W.W. Bread/ Marg.

Banana Bar & Cr. Cheese Frosting

Center Only:

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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 $8.00 per year.

Call 873-8585.

Senior Center Staff Cindy McGlynn—Director Hollee Camacho—Assistant Director Jean Truss—Case Manager Kelly Janda—Case Manager Susan Brodd—Case Manager (M&TH) JoAnn Seymour—Case Manager (M-W) Lisa Hanson—Nutrition Manager Kristin Ott—Receptionist (M-TH)

Township Case Managers

Albion & Dunkirk .......................................... 335-6677 Susan Brodd, Stoughton Area Senior Center M & Th Pleasant Springs & Rutland .........................838-7117 Sara Sprang, McFarland Outreach Dunn & Christiana...........................................838-7117 Lori Andersen, McFarland Outreach Appointments made for home visits, or at Stoughton and McFarland Outreach offices.

Commission On Aging All Meetings Are Open To Public

David Bacon—Town of Pl. Springs.....................877-9777 Edna Cloutier—City of Stoughton ...................873-3809 Kay Davis—City of Stoughton ...........................873-4886 Carol Heidenway—Town of Dunn ..................835-5472 Kelli Krcma—City of Stoughton .......................877-0070 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 Open Position—City Council Rep.....................................

Ron Jensen—Town of Albion