December Newsletter 2011

Madrigal Dinner Show

December 2011,Vol.28 No.12

The Stoughton High School Madrigal singers and musicians present their annual dinner show for the Stoughton Area Senior Center on Tuesday December 6 at Noon.

Please make reservations by noon Dec. 5. Cost for the dinner and show is $8.00. Come and enjoy some holiday cheer!

Wassail!!

Mission Statement We are dedicated to the enrichment of the lives of older adults and their families by providing diverse programs, social services and volunteer opportunities.

In This Month’s Issue…

Services

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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

12

Monthly Highlights

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Activity Calendar

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Menu Calendar

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Thank you to all the individuals who have used the center this past year.

Remember to use your My Senior Center swipe card every time you visit the Senior Center.

Be Counted in 2012!

Reminder that we will be closed on the following dates and times.

Have a safe holiday season!

Friday Dec. 23 Closed at Noon Monday Dec. 26 Closed Friday Dec. 30 Closed at Noon Monday Jan. 2 Closed

PLEASE NOTE: NO MEALS WILL BE SERVED WHEN STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW or INCLEMENT WEATHER.

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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: Call the Oregon Area Senior Center 835-5801.

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 Med D Q’s & A’s:

What is the donut hole and how do I get out?

My drug costs at the pharmacy suddenly increased and my pharmacist said it’s because I’m in the coverage gap. What is the coverage gap and how do I get out?

The coverage gap- or as it’s more commonly known, the doughnut hole, is one of the four coverage periods people with Medicare Part D can be in during the year.

Many people find out they’ve reached the doughnut hole when they unexpectedly get a big bill at the pharmacy.

You reach the doughnut hole after you have gone through the deductible and initial coverage periods. This year, you enter the doughnut hole when your total drug costs reach $2,840. Your total drug costs are what you and your plan have spent on covered prescriptions since the start of the year. In 2012, you enter the doughnut hole when your total drug costs reach $2,930.

Your costs at the pharmacy temporarily increase when you’re in the doughnut hole. In the past, people were usually responsible for the full cost of their prescriptions during this period. However, because of health reform, people started getting discounts this year on drugs they bought while in the doughnut hole.

In 2011, people in the doughnut hole get a 50 percent manufacturer’s discount on covered brand-name drugs and a 7 percent government subsidy on covered generic drugs. These discounts will increase every year until 2020, when the doughnut hole will be gone.

Next year, in 2012, the discount on covered brand-name drugs will stay the same (50 percent) and the discount on covered generics will go up to 14 percent.

So, how do you get out of the doughnut hole?

In 2011, you get out of the doughnut hole and into the fourth coverage period (catastrophic coverage) when you have spent $4,550 out of pocket on drugs since the start of the year. In 2012, this amount will increase to $4,700. This amount includes what you’ve paid out of pocket, but it does not include your premium or anything your plan paid toward your drugs. People reach the doughnut hole at different times. Some may never enter the doughnut hole while others reach it very early in the year. Whether you get to the doughnut hole depends on your drug costs.

There are ways to get help paying for your drugs in the doughnut hole: If you belong to a Medicare private drug plan but cannot afford your medications under this coverage—whether or not you have Extra Help (federal assistance that helps with the costs of the Medicare drug benefit) or get help from a state prescription assistance program—there are a few options that might help, especially during your plan’s coverage gap (“doughnut hole”): 1. Ask your doctor:  About generics. Generic drugs are almost always less expensive than brand-name drugs and might be more affordable for you. In most cases, generic drugs work the same as the brand-name versions.  For samples of your medication. This is a temporary solution, as your doctor may not be able to provide samples for very long.

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News: Case Management Services While you are using the samples, you should explore other options for getting your drugs covered, such as asking for an exception (see suggestion 3 below) or switching drug plans.

2. If you have Extra Help, find out if your drug plan has a mail-order option.  If you have Extra Help, you may be able to get a 90-day supply of your prescription for the same amount of money that you would normally pay for a one-month supply.  Keep in mind that with mail order, it will take longer for your drugs to reach you than if you were to go to the pharmacy yourself. You must plan ahead when filling your prescriptions by mail.

3. Request that your plan put your drug in a lower "cost tier" for you. To do so you will have to have your doctor submit a formal request to your plan to ask for an "exception" to the formulary. Be aware that you cannot ask for a "tier exception" when the drug you need is in a "specialty tier" (often the most expensive drugs); or you want to access a brand-name drug at the same co-pay tier as a generic drug.

Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information for 2012 Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 60 million Americans will increase 3.6 percent in 2012.

The 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits that nearly 55 million Social Security beneficiaries receive in January 2012. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 30, 2011.

There is a phone scam that was reported by one of our local seniors. She received a phone call and was told that because of the increase in the Social Security benefit next year that her bank account information was needed. She provided her checking account number because her Social Security check is deposited directly. She realized as she hung up that she shouldn’t have given out the information and went directly to her bank and her checking account was closed. Never provide any personal information to someone who calls you on the phone.

Holiday Gift Idea...

Give a donation to the Stoughton Area Senior Center in the name of your loved one as a gift for the holiday season. Stop by the center to make a donation and receive a beautifully printed card suitable for gift giving.

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Lisa’s Kitchen Corner Eating Well As You Get Older Includes Milk Low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products should be among the foods you choose every day.

These products provide calcium and vitamin D to help maintain strong bones. They also provide protein, potassium, vitamin A, and magnesium.

Low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese, and yogurt are good options. If you can’t drink milk, be sure to have other products that contain the nutrients that milk provides. Some cereals and juices are fortified with extra calcium and vitamin D. Salmon, sardines and mackerel are good sources of vitamin D. Protein helps build and maintain muscle, bones, and skin, and you should include some protein in your diet every day. Meats and poultry are sources of protein, B vitamins, iron, and zinc. When buying meats and poultry, choose lean cuts or low-fat products. They provide less total fat, less saturated fat, and fewer

Thank you to Fosdal’s Home Bakery for all their generous tasty donations throughout the year!

Recipe of the Month Hot Chocolate Dry Mix 1 (5 or 6 quart) box powdered milk ½ cup powdered sugar 1 cup powdered Nestle’s Quik ½ cup powdered coffee creamer 1 large box instant chocolate pudding ½ cup cocoa Combine all the dry ingredients. Use 1/3 cup mix to 1 cup hot water. Enjoy!

Be Kind and Don’t Share the Flu This Season Hand washing is one of the most significant methods of reducing the spread of influenza infection. If you do it properly, it is also one of the easiest methods to protect you against the flu. In order to catch the flu, you must come in contact with droplets that contain the virus. If those droplets are on your hands and then you touch your nose or mouth, you could contract the virus; however, washing hands with soap will remove much of the flu virus.

NUTRITION PROGRAMS All meals are

To the participants who enjoy our meals on wheels and congregate lunches: 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.

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. 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 2011: 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: $6.10 Delivered Meal: $6.35.

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Community News Walking The Local Halls Are you looking for an opportunity to get out of the house and get exercise during the colder weather?

If so, consider walking the halls of River Bluff School. At no charge, River Bluff will be open to the public from Nov. 14 to March 16th Monday-Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. It will be closed on 11/24, 11/25, 12/26, 1/2. For more details call the Stoughton High School Athletic Office at 877-5620.

CHRISTMAS DAY MEAL The Stoughton VFW will be preparing their Annual Christmas Day Meal on Dec. 25th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the VFW. If you are homebound you may have a meal delivered to you by calling the Senior Center. If you are in need of a ride to the VFW for the meal, you may also call 873-8585. Thank you to the VFW.

Volunteers Needed...  

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To coordinate the monthly Saturday night card party. The time commitment would be 3 to 4 hours the fourth Saturday of the month.

For fund raising committee to help plan and complete several large fund raisers for the Senior Center. Time commitment would be 5 to 6 meetings and the time for the actual event. Call Cindy 873-8585.

Kitchen help needed one or two days a week for 3 hours a day. No heavy lifting and you will be helping the Meals on Wheels Nutrition Program. Call Lisa at 873-8585

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Computer “newbies” and experienced computer users are welcome to use our Senior Center Computer Lab and WiFi Internet.

Please call 873-8585 to inquire about our private beginner computer classes.

Come in or call on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, where you can ask your questions directly to a computer specialist.

Agrace HospiceCare to Offer Two Grief Support Opportunities In December, Agrace HospiceCare (formerly known as HospiceCare Inc.), will offer a recurring support group and provide an introductory session for those grieving the death of a loved one. All of the sessions are open to the public and are provided without charge. All groups are held at the Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison.

Bridges Weekly Support Group is held every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This ongoing group is for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Pre-registration is not required. Introduction to Grief is an informative session for adults that offers suggestions on how to navigate the grieving process and provides information about Agrace HospiceCare grief support groups. This session is available by appointment only. Call Mary Severson at (608) 327-7182 to make an appointment.

Thank you to the Thanksgiving Day Meal Volunteers and Sponsors: McGlynn Pharmacy, On Track Communications, and Stoughton Hospital.

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Tips to Manage Holiday Stress 1. Acknowledge your feelings. If someone close to you has recently died or you can't be with loved ones, realize that it's normal to feel sadness and grief.

2. Reach out. If you feel lonely or isolated, seek out community, religious or other social events.

3. Be realistic. As families change and grow, traditions change as well. Choose a few to hang on to & be open to creating new ones.

4. Set aside differences Accept family members and friends as they are, even if they do no live up to your expectations.

5. Stick to a budget. Decide how much money you can afford to spend; and stick to your budget.

6. Plan ahead. Set aside specific days for shopping, baking, visiting friends, etc. to prevent last minute trips.

7. Learn to say no. Saying yes when you should say no can leave you feeling resentful & overwhelmed.

8. Don’t forget healthy habits. Don’t go overboard on sweets, cheese or drinks; continue to get plenty of sleep & physical activity.

9. Take a breather. Make some time for yourself!

10. Seek professional help if sad or anxious feelings persist. From Mayo Clinic

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

Diabetic Support Group 1st Thursday, 1:00 PM Oregon Area Senior Center 219 Park Street Contact: Sue Riehle 835-5801

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

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 Hospice Care www.hospicecareinc.com 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

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

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Elder Friends: Reaching out to Peers As we get older some of us feel lonely, depressed, forgetful or find life changes too difficult. Often all that is needed is a friendly listener; someone who can give a little help over the rough spots. Through the Peer Support Program of Dane County, these individuals can be matched with an Elder Friend. Elder Friends are volunteers who meet with a peer to help enrich their lives with sensitivity and practical assistance. The program is currently seeking more volunteers to fill our Elder Friend needs.

What do you get from being an Elder Friend?  Lasting friendships.  A fuller and more enriched life for you and your Elder Friend.  Training on issues specific to older adults and training on when and whom to make a referral for further assistance.  Ongoing support from the Peer Support Coordinator and Case Managers.

What is required to be an Elder Friend?  Elder Friends are asked to maintain a 1 time per week relationship (in person or by phone).  Elder Friends need to have good communication and listening skills.  Elder Friends need to be non-judgmental and have respect for others.

If you think you would make a great Elder Friend, please contact Anita Brown-Huber at 608-846-9469 or abrown-hubercenter@centurytel.net for more information or application materials.

Small Item Wish List for the Center: Kleenex Heavy Duty Tin Foil– Long Laundry soap Fabric softener sheets

Bleach Creamy Peanut Butter

News: COA & Community Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for November 1, 2011      

All lighting fixtures where replaced with energy saving fixtures and bulbs this month, through a grant written by the City’s Planning Department.

Fund raising letter was discussed, still needing to accomplish our 2011 requirement of $29,500.

Budget for 2012 still being discussed at city council. Hoping for approval soon so we can post the assistant position.

Discussion of special gift fund monies, questions have come form City Council of what that money is intended for.

State and Federal Legislative issues affecting older adults reported on and information distributed.

Discussion on potential expansion of our brat fest to be included in the Madison Brat Fest.

Full meeting minutes at: http://stoughtoncitydocs.com/commission-onaging/ Next meeting- 10:00 a.m. December 6, 2011 Senior Center, Stoughton Room

Home Energy Assistance You will need to schedule an appointment with Energy Services, Inc. at (608) 3330333. For all other questions call 608-267-8601. They will hold office hours at the Stoughton Area Senior Center on the following Wednesdays: Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 1, Mar. 14 & 28.

Holiday Shopping Remember the Senior Center Woodshop when you are planning your holiday shopping. The woodshop has a display of hand made items on the main floor, as well as a catalog of items that that can be specially made for you. Stop in soon to check out the one of a kind selection of gifts.

Help Us Replace Our Beloved Troll Our mascot on the river has left us, the “Carp Catcher” had to be removed due to wear and tear. We are wanting to replace it with a new troll. We have an estimate of approximately $500.00. If you would like to support replacing our troll, please make a donation to the Senior Center. Please state what the donation is to be used for.

Contact Cindy with any questions.

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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

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

Chair Massage, $7/15-mins.

This month: Dec. 7 & 21 Call to schedule appointment.

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

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

Wii Bowling, Free Thursday. 12:45– 2PM

Yoga for Over 50 Suggested donation $2-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, Covenant Lutheran Church and Wed. 9:00 AM Fire Dept. training room

Classes & Skill Development Computer Assistance/Lessons Tues., 9:00 - 11:30 AM or by Appt. No registration needed.

Free. Stop in with your computer questions.

Handiwork, Free Mon., 1:00 - 3:30 PM Bring your current needlework project & join the conversation.

Norwegian Language Class Wed., 9:00 - 11:00 AM No registration needed. $10

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Social & Recreation Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Sponsor: NAZARETH Games/Euchre or Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:30 PM Euchre 4th Saturday 7:30 PM Next Game 1/28/12 Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:15 PM Bring a $1 prize.

Painting Group, Sept-May Thur., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Free at Vennevoll Clubhouse

Pool, Free Daily, during Center hours

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

Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Lessons available when called in advance.

Wood Carving, Thru MATC Thur., 8:00 - 12:00 PM

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

Wood Shop, Free Varied hours. Must take a safety course to use shop.

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December Highlights Movie Day

Water For Elephants (Really this time :) Friday, December 2 1:00 PM Free Movie Treat: $1.00 A veterinary student abandons his studies after his parents are killed and joins a traveling circus as their vet. Starring Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson.

Rated Pg-13.

Ho, Ho, Ho, the Singing Santa’s will be joining us once again!

They will be bringing us some holiday cheer with their jolly musical performance on Thursday December 22 at Noon. Lunch will be served at noon and reservations for lunch will be needed by noon on Wed. Dec. 21.

You may also come just to hear the music. HO, HO, HOpe to see you there! 873-8585

BUNCO

Lunch Bunch Group Friday, December 9th at 11:30 AM at Deak’s.

Bring a friend or come alone and meet new friends. If attending or have questions, please call 873-8585.

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.

Join Ruby and Mary Tuesday Dec. 13 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.

This month we are playing on the second Tuesday of the month.

Bunco!!

Happy December from Lisa Resch Licensed Massage Therapist Lisa offers chair massage at the Stoughton Senior Center every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. She is also located in Skaalen Therapy and Wellness Center for table massages. Check out her website at www.themagicroot@massagetherapy.com Gift certificates are also available. For the month of December gift certificates are 15% off.

Happy Holidays Everyone! Lisa

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities

* = Off Site Class

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Saturday Mornings

NO Saturday Evening Cards This Month See you 1/28/12

Center Opened

by Volunteers 9-11:30 am

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

DECEMBER 2011 FRIDAY

1 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

2 Veteran’s Assist.

Popcorn in AM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie Water For Elephants

5 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre/Cribbage

6 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 10:00 COA Meeting Noon Madrigal Dinner Pg. 1 2:00 AA Meeting

7 Library Books In Energy Services Day 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong

8 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

9 Popcorn in AM Shop at Super Walmart 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:30 Coffee/Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:30 Lunch Bunch Deak’s

12 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 1:30 Euchre/Cribbage

13 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 10:00 MS Support Group 1:00 Bunco 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

14 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 3:00 Ping Pong

15 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

16 Veteran’s Assist.

Popcorn in AM Shop at East Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong

19 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge Foot Care in PM 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre/Cribbage

20 Foot Care in AM 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 2:00 AA Meeting

21 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 1:00 Bingo 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong

22 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge Noon Lunch and Singing Santa’s Pg.13 Join Us 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 12:45 Wii Bowling 1:30 Sheepshead

23 Center open 8 to Noon

26 Center Closed Merry Christmas

27 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 1:15 Over the Hill Bingo 2:00 AA Meeting

28 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 3:00 Ping Pong

29 Blood Press.Ck. 30 8:00 Woodcarving Center open 8 to 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi Noon 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 12:45 Wii Bowling 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Low Vision Grp. 1:30 Sheepshead

Stoughton Area Senior Center Menu

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES

MONDAY

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

873-8585

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Center Only: SALAD OPTION

for Thursdays.

Order your salad meal by noon the Wednesday before.

THURSDAY

DECEMBER 2011 FRIDAY

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

2 Goulash Casserole Mixed Veggies Jell-O & Peach Multi Grain Bread Margarine Cookie

5 Meatloaf Baked Potato & Sour Cream Spinach Fruit Cocktail

6 Madrigal Dinner Breaded Chicken Breast & Dinner Roll Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Chives Glazed Baby Carrots Cherry Cobbler

7 Beef Tips over Egg Noodles French Green Beans Applesauce Whole Wh. Bread Margarine Cake

8 Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Broccoli Fresh Orange Wh. Wheat Roll Margarine Cake

9 Mustard Herb Crusted Pork Loin Rice Pilaf Carrots Cinnamon Sliced Apples Multi Gr. Bread/Marg

12 Tuna Casserole Corn Pear Half Banana Bar/Cream Cheese Frosting Wh. Wheat Bread Marg.

13 Roasted Beef/Gravy Mashed Sweet Potato Mixed Veggies Mandarin Oranges Multi Gr. Bread Marg.

Pie

14 Breaded Fish/tarter Sauce Scalloped Potatoes Beets Banana Wh. Wheat Bread Marg.

15 Spaghetti & Meatballs Parmesan Cheese Peas Pineapple Garlic Bread

16 Spiral Ham Augratin Potatoes Green Beans and Almonds Chunky Applesauce Dinner Roll/ Marg.

Christmas Cookie

19 Beef Stew Yellow Beans Fruit Cocktail Biscuit/Marg.

Cookie

20 Pepper Steak/Onions Rice Sugar Snap Peas Peach Slices Multi. Gr. Bread Marg.

21 Broccoli Cheese Soup Crackers Chicken Salad on Whole Wheat Bread Pear Slices

22 Vegetable Lasagna Bread Stick Cranberry Juice Brownie

23 Meals on Wheels Only-Baked Chicken Dinner

26 CLOSED No Meals Today

27 Roasted Turkey Baked Sweet Potato Margarine Mixed Veggies Apricots

28 Swiss Burger on Bun Ketchup/Mustard Macaroni Salad Carrots Applesauce Jell-O Cookie

29 Chili Mac Chuck Wagon Corn Fruit Cocktail Corn Bread/Marg.

Strawberry Ice Cream

No Meals Served at the Center

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30 Meals on Wheels Only-BBQ Rib Dinner No Meals Served at the Center

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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 currently $6.00 per year. Call 873-8585.

Senior Center Staff Cindy McGlynn—Director Open—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