December 2014 newsletter

December2014,Vol.31 No.12

Happy Holidays!

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.

We Invite You To These December Events: Annual Caregiver Open House (p. 6) Tuesday, December 2, 5:30 -7:00 PM

Emergency Preparedness for Winter (p. 10) Wednesday, December 3, 1:00 PM

Christmas Tree Decorating (p. 13) In This Month’s Issue…

Services

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Case Manager Info

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Nutrition

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Community and Center News 6, 10 & 11 Support Groups

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Commission On Aging

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Ongoing Events/Classes 12 Monthly Highlights

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Activity Calendar

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Menu Calendar

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Thursday, December 4, 9:30-11:00 AM

Madrigal Dinner Show (p. 13) Tuesday, December 9, 12:00 PM

Lunch & Learn “Our Eyes as We Age” (p. 10) Thursday, December 18, 12:00 PM

John Duggleby Holiday Music (p. 13) Tuesday, December 23, 1:00 PM -A Dane Arts supported event

Old Time Fiddlers (p. 13) Tuesday, December 30, 1:00 PM

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER: NO MEALS WILL BE SERVED WHEN STOUGHTON SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW OR OTHER DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS.

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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 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

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.

• Tuesday thru Friday Grocery Shopping Ride to Pick & Save/Walmart in Stoughton Time: 10:00 AM or 11:30 AM; Donation $2.00 round trip. No one will be denied rides to the meal site or to the grocery store based on their ability to donate.

• Mall Shopping, 2nd & 4th Fridays $3.00 Trips rotate between various malls in Madison: See Activity Calendar for monthly locations.

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

Blood Pressure Readings No appointments needed-Last Thursday of the month 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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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.

Experience Works Unemployed individuals 55 and over with low income who are seeking employment or job training. Call 608-646-0409 for information.

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 $20.

For Diabetic Foot Care Appointments: $30

Please see our Stoughton Area Guide for Senior Services available at the Senior Center or on our website at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/ senior, for a more complete list of the following services: Food Pantry • Medical • Housing • Financial Mental Health • Home Health • Respite Fitness/Wellness • Care Facilities

For further assistance, please call the Senior Center (608) 873-8585

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News: Case Management Services Information Social Security Announces 1.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2015 Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 64 million Americans will increase 1.7 percent in 2015.

The 1.7 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits that more than 58 million Social Security beneficiaries receive in January 2015. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2014. The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some other changes that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages. Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $118,500 from $117,000. Of the estimated 168 million workers who will pay Social Security taxes in 2015, about 10 million will pay higher taxes because of the increase in the taxable maximum.

Information about Medicare changes for 2015 is available at www.Medicare.gov.

Health Insurance Market Place Update A Health Insurance Marketplace or Exchange is a new way that Americans can compare and shop for health insurance. U.S. citizens and others who are legally in the U.S. can sign up for health insurance through the Marketplace. You cannot be turned down. You may even be able to get help paying for your new insurance. For more information or to sign up for health insurance go to www.healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596.

You do need to sign up if you have no insurance, or you are losing your coverage, or you are not eligible to be covered under an affordable, quality employer plan. If you don’t have insurance that qualifies as minimum essential coverage, you may have to pay a fee when you file your taxes.

You do not need to sign up if you are covered

by BadgerCare Plus, Medicare, Medicaid for Elderly, Blind or Disabled, the VA health program, or good and affordable insurance through your job or your spouse’s job.

Important dates for 2015 health care coverage • Sign up between November 15, 2014 and February 15, 2015 • Sign up before December 15, 2014 for coverage to start on January 1, 2015  You can only sign up after February 15, 2015 in special cases Excerpt from: Getting Health Insurance Under the Affordable Care Act

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News: Case Management Information Talking with Your Doctor

Some good questions to ask your doctor:

A basic plan for navigating your doctor visit can help you get the most out of your medical appointment:

Medical Tests What will the test tell us?

What does it involve?

How should I get ready?

Will insurance pay it? If not, how much will it cost?

Are there any dangers or side effects?

How and when will I find out the results?

Make a list of your concerns and prioritize them — Do you have a new symptom you want to ask the doctor about? Are you concerned about how a treatment is affecting your daily life?

If you have more than a few items to discuss, put them in order. Start with the ones most important to you.

Plan to update the doctor — Let your doctor know what has happened to your health since your last visit. If you have been treated in the emergency room or by a specialist, tell the doctor right away. Mention any changes in your appetite, weight, sleep, energy level, vision, or hearing.

Also tell the doctor about recent changes in medications you take or their effects on you.

Take information with you — Bring a list of all your prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements, including the dose. Or, put them all in a bag and bring them with you to your appointment. Also take your insurance cards, the names and phone numbers of your other doctors, and any medical records your doctor doesn’t already have.

Take notes of main points—or ask the doctor to write them down for you. Get written or recorded materials. Ask if your doctor has any brochures, fact sheets, DVDs, CDs, cassettes, or videotapes about your health conditions or treatments.

Consider bringing a family member or friend

—Your companion can remind you what you planned to discuss with the doctor if you forget, take notes during the visit, and help you remember what the doctor said.

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Your Diagnosis What may have caused this condition?

How long will it last? Is it permanent?

How is this condition treated or managed?

How will it affect me? What might be the longterm effects?

How can I learn more?

Treatment Options What are my treatment choices?

What are the risks and benefits?

Ask yourself—which treatment is best for me, given my values and circumstances?

Medications When will it start working?

What are common side effects?

Should I avoid anything while taking it?

What if I miss a dose?

Prevention What can I do to prevent a health problem from developing or getting worse?

How will changing my habits help?

Are there any risks to making this change?

Are there support groups or community services that might help me?

Remember, being organized and prepared helps you get the most out of your health care. For more information on talking with your doctor, go to: http://www.nia.nih.gov/health/publication/talkingyour-doctor-presentation-toolkit

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Lisa’s

Kitchen Corner

Volunteer Meal Drivers Needed Are you a safe driver, willing to use your own vehicle, and can spare a couple of hours per month to provide an essential service to older adults and veterans in the Stoughton area? If so, the Senior Center Meal Program requests your help!

Drivers pick up and deliver meals to home delivered meal recipients. Drivers are provided with free excess liability insurance and eligible for reimbursement at 51 cents per mile. The program is extremely flexible and can work around individual schedules.

If you can help, please contact Nutrition Coordinator, Lisa Hanson at 873-8585.

Salad Meals Available Thursdays  Dec. 4: Taco Salad  Dec.11: Chef Salad  Dec.18: Chinese Chicken To register, call the Center at 875-8585 by 1:00 PM the day before.

Eating Well As You Get Older Eating well is vital for everyone at all ages.

Whatever your age, your daily food choices can make an important difference in your health and in how you look and feel.

Eating a well-planned, balanced mix of foods every day has many health benefits. For instance, eating well may reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, some kinds of cancer, and anemia. If you already have one or more of these chronic diseases, eating well and being physically active may help you better manage them. Healthy eating may also help you reduce high blood pressure, lower high cholesterol, and manage diabetes.

Eating well gives you the nutrients needed to keep your muscles, bones, organs, and other parts of your body healthy throughout your life.

These nutrients include vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, fats, and water.

Eating Well Promotes Energy Eating well helps keep up your energy level, too.

By consuming enough calories -- a way to measure the energy you get from food --you give your body the fuel it needs throughout the day.

The number of calories needed depends on how old you are, whether you're a man or woman, your height and weight, and how active you are.

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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 Center serves lunch Mon.-Fri. at 12:00 PM. Menu pg.15.

Home Delivered Meals: Meal delivery is available to homebound older adults in the Stoughton Area School District every weekday.

Cost of Meals: Individuals 60 or older pay by donation. Suggested donation is $4.00.

Individuals under the age of 60 must pay the total cost. Meal Site: $7.50 Delivered Meal: $7.75.

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

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Center & Kitchen News ...Continued from page 5

Food Choices Can Affect Weight Consuming the right number of calories for your level of physical activity helps you control your weight, too. Extra weight is a concern for older adults because it can increase the risk for diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease and can increase joint problems. Eating more calories than your body needs for your activity level will lead to extra pounds.

If you become less physically active as you age, you will probably need fewer calories to stay at the same weight. Choosing mostly nutrient-dense foods -- foods which have a lot of nutrients but relatively few calories -- can give you the nutrients you need while keeping down calorie intake.

Food Choices Affect Digestion Your food choices also affect your digestion. For instance, not getting enough fiber or fluids may cause constipation. Eating more whole-grain foods with fiber, fruits and vegetables or drinking more water may help with constipation.

Make One Change at a Time Eating well isn't just a "diet" or "program" that's here today and gone tomorrow. It is part of a healthy lifestyle that you can adopt now and stay with in the years to come.

To eat healthier, you can begin by taking small steps, making one change at a time. For instance, you might  take the salt shaker off your table. Decreasing your salt intake slowly will allow you to adjust.  switch to whole-grain bread, seafood, or more vegetables and fruits when you shop.

These changes may be easier than you think. They're possible even if you need help with shopping or cooking, or if you have a limited budget.

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Checking With Your Doctor If you have a specific medical condition, be sure to check with your doctor or registered dietitian about foods you should include or avoid.

You Can Start Today Whatever your age, you can start making positive lifestyle changes today. Eating well can help you stay healthy and independent -- and look and feel good -- in the years to come.

Excerpt from the National Institute on Aging website

Annual Caregiver Open House Tuesday, December 2, 5:30 -7:00 PM Do you help your parents clean the house?

Assist your spouse with personal care?

Prepare meals for a neighbor?

Take someone grocery shopping?

Help your older brother with bill paying?

Manage medical appointments for someone?

If so, you are a caregiver.

Caregiving can be a balancing act, especially if you’re employed, have other responsibilities or have health problems of your own. You can be a family caregiver without even realizing it. You might not even think about what you do. But care giving is vitally important, and support is available.

On December 2, enjoy a light meal, learn about supportive resources to assist your loved from Dane County Caring for the Caregiver Program, Alzheimer’s Association, Stoughton Hospital Trusted Hands and the Stoughton Area Senior Center, and enter to win a door prize.

Jean Mueller, Caregiver Training Coordinator from Catholic Charities Aging Services will speak on “Good Fences, Make Good Caregivers.”

Senior Center Case Managers will be available to answer questions regarding services to assist with your caregiver needs.

Pre-registration is required, 873-8585. If leaving your loved one is a concern, please inquire when you call as paid respite care options are available for you to attend.

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DECEMBER Support Service EVENTS

Area Support Groups Caregiver Group

Multiple Sclerosis Group

Caregivers: We Celebrate YOU!

Caregiver Event this month.

Tues., Dec. 2, 5:30-7:00 PM Registration required.

See sidebar to left & page 6 for more details.

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

Tuesday, December 2 5:30-7:00 PM

Diabetic Support Group

All caregivers are welcome to our Annual Caregiver Event.

 Enjoy a light meal.  Learn about supportive resources,  Enter to win a door prize.  Listen to Jean Mueller, Caregiver Training Coordinator from Catholic Charities Aging Services speak on “Good Fences, Make Good Caregivers”  Senior Center Case Managers will be available to answer questions regarding services to assist with your caregiver needs.

Pre-registration is required

by Nov. 25, call 873-8585.

If leaving your loved one is a concern, please inquire when you call as paid respite care options are available for you to attend.

Our Eyes As We Age Thursday, December 18 12:00 PM Speaker: Jean Kalschuer from the WI Council for the Blind & Visually Impaired See page10 for details.

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

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

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

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

Parkinson Group 4th Wed., 1:30-2:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: Hollee at 873-8585

NO PD group this month

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Community & Center News BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2015 Book Discussion with the Stoughton Public Library We are very excited to be starting an afternoon Book Discussion Group with support for the Stoughton Public Library.

On the 4th Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm, Stoughton Public Library staff will lead these book discussions: “How to Save a Life” by Sara Zarr January 28th at 1:00 pm “The Art Forger” by Barbara Shapiro February 25th at 1:00 pm

Also in January...

ELIVIS IS IN THE BUILDING! Tuesday, January 13, 1:00 PM Join us as we celebrate Elvis’ birthday with musician Alan Graveen.

Emergency Preparedness for Winter Wednesday, December 3, 1:00 PM Ryan Jensen from Dane County Emergency Management will be giving a presentation on personal emergency preparedness at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. Part of the presentation will focus on helping attendees develop their own emergency preparedness kits by identifying personal items that should be placed in these kits. Please contact the Senior Center at 873-8585 to register.

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“Our Eyes as We Age” December’s Lunch & Learn Topic Thursday, December 18, 12:00 PM Jean Kalscheur from the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired will discuss typical changes in our eyes as we age as well as early signs of eye disease. Lifestyle choices that can contribute to eye health will be identified. Come just to listen, bring a sack lunch, or call by noon Dec. 18 to reserve your lunch.

AA for Older Adults BOB’s GROUP is an open, non-smoking gathering each Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 pm at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. The group meets in the second floor Stoughton Room. A privacy entrance is available off the parking lot at the rear of the building. The only requirement for attendance is a desire to stop drinking.

Questions? Call Earl G. at (608)698-0419, or email him at earlg@fsmad.org

Senior Center Wish List: AA Batteries Hand Sanitizer Clorox Cleaning Wipes

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News: COA & Community Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for November 4, 2014 Meetings are Open to the Public

 Distributed the survey results of the COA Self -Evaluation Survey. Overall, the responses were positive. Cindy suggest the group review and come back next month with suggestions on what steps we can take to improve.  City Council will be making the final budget decision on City operations later this month.

We request to maintain services, with the only change of restoring the eight hours to the Assistant Director position.  COA reviewed another brochure draft. It was proposed that more space be used to explain our ways of giving and volunteer options and several photo recommendations were made.  Viewed flooring and chair covering samples for the main level. We will have more laminate (under all tables) than carpet (in walk and hallways), the walls will be repainted and new chairs will have thicker vinyl seat. To raise more funds for the remaining chair cost, we are selling old gliders ($10/each), folding chairs ($2/each) and card tables ($5/each).  Cindy McGlynn and Carol Heidenway encourage others to participate in the legislative part of our agenda by bringing our attention to issues affecting older adults.

Next meeting: 11:00 AM, Dec. 2, 2014 Stoughton Area Senior Center See the City website for full meeting minutes.

Thanksgiving Day Meal Thank You! Thank you to the Gathering Table Staff for helping provide the homebound meals for Thanksgiving!

If you would like to help advertise your local senior center, and agree with the following phrase...

“I Go to the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

You Should Too.” ...window decals are available at the front desk.

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

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

Hang On To Those Commodes, Please!

We will no longer be accepting or lending out commodes or toilet seat risers from our durable medical equipment loan closet.

We will continue to loan out all other equipment as before. These 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). Monetary donations are gratefully accepted to assist with the cost of cleaning and purchasing new equipment.

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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 Line Dancing Join Us! Every other Tuesday 2:30 PM UW Nutrition Education, Free Topic: Fiber 2nd Thursday, 11:30 AM Ping Pong, Free Mondays 3:00 PM Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM

Wii Bowling or League Free Main Floor- Call for times or info Wii League Bowlers Needed!

Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM

Gentle Yoga for Over 50 OFF SITE Suggested donation $3-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, at the Covenant Lutheran Church Zumba 5:00 PM Wednesdays $4.00 per class

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!

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Social & Recreation

Tai Chi -Beginners $5/class Mon.10:30 AM New Students Welcome!!

Tai Chi Mon. & Th. 9:00 AM $5/class Tai Chi –Advanced $10/class Mon. & Thurs. 1:00 PM

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

Bunco, 1st Tuesday $1.00

Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Sponsor: POSH Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:00 PM Euchre 4th Saturday 7:00 PM NO Cards this mon.

Over the Hill Bingo NO Over the Hill Bingo in December!

Pool Tables—Free/Daily Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Lessons available Ping Pong, Free Monday 3:00 PM Doubles: Wed. 3:00 Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM Train Dominoes, Free Thursday 1:00 PM Easy to learn– Join us

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December Highlights BUNCO Tues. Dec. 2, 1:00 PM $1.00 New players welcome!

Join the fun!

Holiday Events: Christmas Tree Decorating Thursday, December 4, 9:30-11:00 AM Come and help St. Ann’s Second graders in making ornaments, decorating our Christmas Tree, and making the Senior Center festive for all our Holiday events and activities.

Madrigal Dinner Show Tuesday, December 9, 12:00 PM The Stoughton High School Madrigal singers and musicians present their annual dinner show for the Stoughton Area Senior Center on Tuesday, December 9 at 12:00pm. Please make reservations by noon Dec. 5th. Cost for the dinner and show is $8.00. Come and enjoy some holiday cheer! Wassail!!

John Duggleby Holiday Music Tuesday, December 23, 1:00 PM Get into the Holiday Spirit with traditional Holiday Music. This musical celebration features many songs people know and can sing, plus a few surprises. Lyric sheets will be available, if you care to sing along. Many of our most familiar holiday standards were popularized in the past 70 years, and the audience will be challenged to guess who first recorded them. The holidays hold deep meaning for many people, and this show is designed to evoke fond memories.

This musical event is made possible with the support and generous funding through a Dane Arts grant.

Free Movie Fridays Friday, Dec. 5, 1:00 PM

FROZEN Rated PG, 1hr 48min After the kingdom of Arendelle is cast into eternal winter by the powerful Snow Queen Elsa her sprightly sister Anna teams up with a rough-hewn mountaineer named Kristoff and his trusty reindeer Sven to break the icy spell.

Lunch Bunch Group Friday, December 12, 11:00 AM This month’s destination:

BBG’S Restaurant Bring a friend or come alone and meet new friends. Call the center to register 873-8585.

Old Time Fiddlers Tues. Dec. 30, 1:00 PM

“Between the Holidays” celebration with one of our favorite local groups!

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities

December 2014

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

1 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Beginn. Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

2 Wii Bowling League 9:00 Computer/Tech 11:00 COA Meeting 1:00 Bunco 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing 5:30-7 Caregiver Open House Event

3 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Emergency Preparation Program 3:00 Ping Pong 5PM Zumba

4 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Tree Decorating 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

5 8:00 Chair Stretch Veteran’s Assist.

10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie 1:00 PD Exercise

8 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Beginn. Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

9 9:00 Computer/Tech 10 MS Support Group Noon Madrigal Dinner 2:00 AA Meeting

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

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

12 Shop @Super Walmart Veteran’s Assist.

8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Mayor/Coffee 10:00 Veteran’s 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11 Lunch Bunch 1:00 PD Exercise

15 Foot Care in PM Energy Assistance 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Beginn. Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

16 Foot Care in AM 9:00 Computer/Tech 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing 3:00 Grief Support Grp

17 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Ping Pong 5 PM Zumba

18 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9 Blood Pressure Ck 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 12:00 Lunch & Learn 1:00 Low VisionGrp. 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

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

22 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Beginn. Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

23 9:00 Computer/Tech 1:00 Holiday Music 2:00 AA Meeting

24 Merry Christmas 25 Merry Christmas 26 Center Closed Center Closed 8:00 NO Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong

29 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Beginn. Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

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9:00 Computer/Tech 1:00 Writing Class 1:00 Music with the Old Time Fiddlers 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

31 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling NO Parkinson Grp. 3:00 Ping Pong 5PM Zumba

January 1, 2015 Happy New Year Staff Holiday Open by Volunteers 9am to 11AM

FRIDAY

NO Saturday Evening Cards-Euchre Dec. 27 7:00 PMPM

Stoughton Area Senior Center

December 2014 Menu

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1 Tomato Barley Soup Crackers Turkey & Cheese Sandwich Mandarin Orange Sugar Cookie

2 Chicken & Dumplings Peas Peaches Bread/Margarine Jell-O

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Cheeseburger Carrots Apple Chocolate Cake

4 Spaghetti & Meatball Broccoli Bread/margarine Pineapple

5 Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Italian Green Beans Bread Cranberry Juice Pie Slice

8 Broccoli Cheese Soup & Crackers Tuna Salad Sandwich Apricots Brownies

9 At The Center $8.00 Madrigal Meal Roast Pork/Gravy Stuffing Green Bean Casserole Roll/Margarine Cherry Crisp

10 BBQ Chicken Breast on a Bun w/Cheese Peas & Onions Banana Carnival Cookie

11 Sliced Turkey Ham Baked Potato Brussel Sprouts Roll/Margarine Cinn. Applesauce

12 Beef Stew Mashed Potatoes Mandarin Oranges Biscuit/Margarine Pistachio Pudding

15 Pork Cutlet w/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Winter Blend Grape Juice Chocolate Ice Cream

16 Baked Chicken Sweet Potatoes Broccoli Bread/Margarine Red Jell-O w/ Pears

17 Salisbury Steak Mashed Potatoes Squash Bread/Margarine Peaches

18 Mac & Cheese Green Beans Fruit Cup Bread/Margarine Pumpkin Bars

19 Buffet Ham Augratin Potatoes Glazed Carrots Chunky Applesauce Roll/Margarine Christmas Cookie

22 Turkey & Bean Chili Vegetable Salad Mandarin Oranges Corn Bread Raspberry Sherbet

23 Baked Fish Rice Pilaf/Butter Vegetable Blend Apricots Bread/Margarine Star Cookie

24 Christmas Eve No Meals Served Today

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26 Cheeseburger Carrots Cranberry Juice Confetti Cake

29 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce California Mix Garlic Bread Tropical Fruit Salad

30 BBQ Ribs on Bone Mac & Cheese Smoke Ham Greens Ambrosia Salad Corn Bread Coconut Cream Pie

31 Beef Stew over Mashed Potatoes Peach Slices Biscuit/Margarine Peanut Butter Cookie

Christmas No Meals Served Today

Jan. 1, 2015 New Year’s Day No Meals Served Today

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

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

873-8585 873 -8585

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Yahara Senior News 248 West Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-8585 Fax # 608-873-8162 www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior/ Yahara Senior News is published once a month by the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

The Stoughton Area Senior Center, a non-profit agency, coordinates, develops, supports and monitors programs and services for persons over 55 years of age. This newsletter is published for the purpose of educating the older adults and their families. The service area is the City of Stoughton and the Towns of Albion, Dunkirk, Dunn, Pleasant Springs and Rutland.

If you wish to have this newsletter mailed to you, the cost is $8.00 per year.

Call 873-8585.

Senior Center Staff

Commission On Aging

Cindy McGlynn—Director Hollee Camacho—Assistant Director (M-Th) 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 Open—City of Stoughton .....................................................

Kay Davis—City of Stoughton ........................... 873-4886 Carol Heidenway—Town of Dunn .................. 835-5472 Charline Fleck—City of Stoughton…………….. …...205-2008 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 Sid Boersma—City Council Rep........................ 873-6677 Ron Jensen—Town of Albion………………….…………..228-5963