January 2014 newsletter

January 2014,Vol.31 No. 1 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.

Reminisce of the Silent Film Era Friday, January 17 at 1:00 PM Join us for this special entertainment opportunity with Jeanne Felix (playing Piano) and Laurie Risso (playing Cello) for this multimedia presentation on Buster Keaton style film making and the musical accompaniment that went with it. Lunch reservations needed Thursday, January 16 by Noon.

In This Month’s Issue…

Services

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Case Manager Info

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Nutrition

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Community/Center 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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Happy Birthday Elvis Wednesday, January 22 at 1:00 PM We’re celebrating Elvis’ Birthday in January with Elvis Impersonator Alan Graveen and his “Strictly Elvis Show”. Yes, we know it’s actually January 8, but we’re celebrating all month! Bring your fellow Elvis fans, you don’t want to miss this one!

Ongoing Events/Classes 12 Monthly Highlights

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Activity Calendar

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PLEASE NOTE: NO MEALS WILL BE SERVED WHEN STOUGHTON 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 FDS Enterp. 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.

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

Blood Pressure Readings No appointments needed 2nd Monday of the month, 10:00 -11:00 AM Last Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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 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 Documents: When to Shred, When to Keep, What You Need to Know

No one likes the piles of papers that we all accumulate over the course of a lifetime, but it’s hard to know how long you should hang onto certain documents and when it’s safe to destroy them. Following is a good rule of thumb for managing your personal documents: Tax Information and Returns: Generally there is a three-year statute of limitations for the IRS auditing a tax return. This means the IRS has a period of three years from the time you file your tax return to complete an audit. However, there is no limit for fraudulent returns and the IRS has six years to challenge your return if it thinks you failed to report income that amounts to more than a quarter of your total income. Therefore, you should keep your documentation for at least six years.

statements. The annual summaries should be kept until you retire or the account is closed.

Pay Stubs: You should keep your pay stubs until you receive your W-2 form. Once you receive this form, ensure that the information matches. If it does, you can shred your pay stubs. Note that you may need to have at least three months of pay stubs if applying for a loan.

Permanent Files: You should keep wills, powers of attorney, birth certificates, marriage license/ documents, military records, and social security cards forever.

Credit Card Receipts: If the credit card receipts serve as evidence for tax-related purposes, refer to the tax information and returns paragraph above. If not, it is recommended that you keep your credit card receipts until you have received your credit card statement and are able to compare the two.

Insurance: Policy and claim information should be kept for as long as the policy is in place.

Bills: In most instances, bills can be shredded once the canceled check from a paid bill has been returned. However, bills will need to be kept longer if claiming household expenses as a tax deduction. Also, one may want to keep bills for larger items for proof of value in the event of loss or damage.

Retirement/Savings Plan Statements: Statements from plans should be kept until you receive your annual summary. Once you verify the numbers, you can shred the quarterly

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.

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News: Case Management Services 

Steps to Take When a Loved One Dies

Managing the affairs of a spouse or loved one who dies can be very confusing – especially at such an emotional time. The following is a non-exclusive list of things a family can do in preparation for finalizing the decedent’s affairs: 

Look for a will in the person’s home, a safe deposit box, or filed at the county Register in Probate office.

Consult an attorney about the need for probate and payment of outstanding debts.

A Transfer by Affidavit may be an option for estates of less than $50,000.

Consult the preferred funeral home and find out if the person had advance burial planning in place.

Notify a landlord in writing that the person has passed away. This limits the rental liability to two months of rent past the month of notification.

Notify utility companies if cable or phone can be stopped.

Notify the Social Security Administration so benefits are not overpaid and the widow’s benefits can be properly paid.

Notify a life insurance policy. Usually a death certificate is needed to pay out the beneficiary of record.

Notify a POA agent or guardian that his/her authority has ended.

Close out credit cards.

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If there is a surviving spouse and property is jointly titled, complete an HT-110 form to notify the county Register of Deeds office that one spouse has passed away. A death certificate must accompany this request.

Notify Medicaid estate recovery if the person received Medicaid benefits.

Note that many of these actions will require a person who has authority to act on behalf of the decedent; meaning the executor or personal representative of the estate. This is a very important role and we recommend that a personal representative consult an elder law or probate attorney to ensure the estate is handled properly according to state statutes. Paying creditors in the wrong order could cause personal liability on the part of the personal representative.

Consumer Alert—Non Emergency Transportation for Medical Assistance People with non-emergency medical transportation problems with the new company (MTM) should complain first to the company directly if they experience a problem. Then, secondly, to the Legislative Audit Bureau’s Fraud, Waste and Mismanagement’s confidential hotline at (877) FRAUD-17 (877-372-8317) if you feel your complaint fits the definition of fraud, waste or mismanagement.

If excessive complaints are noted, an audit will be done.

Published with permission from the Legal Services Team at the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources’ Elder Law & Advocacy Center.

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Lisa’s

Kitchen Corner

Vitamin D -How does vitamin D work?

Vitamin D is required for the regulation of the minerals calcium and phosphorus found in the body. It also plays an important role in maintaining proper bone structure.

Sun exposure is an easy, reliable way for most people to get vitamin D. Exposure of the hands, face, arms, and legs to sunlight two to three times a week for about one-fourth of the time it would take to develop a mild sunburn will cause the skin to produce enough vitamin D. The necessary exposure time varies with age, skin type, season, time of day, etc.

It’s amazing how quickly adequate levels of vitamin D can be restored by sunlight. Just 6 days of casual sunlight exposure without sunscreen can make up for 49 days of no sunlight exposure. Body fat acts like a kind of storage battery for vitamin D. During periods of sunlight, vitamin D is stored in fat and then released when sunlight is gone.

Nevertheless, vitamin D deficiency is more common than you might expect. People who don’t get enough sun, especially people living in Canada and the northern half of the US, are especially at risk. Vitamin D deficiency also occurs even in sunny climates, possibly because people are staying indoors more, covering up when outside, or using sunscreens consistently these days to reduce skin cancer risk.

Article from Web-MD. See your physician for questions.

Vanilla Bean Pudding Packed with Vitamin D 2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise or 1 tsp.

Real Vanilla Extract (stir in with butter) 3/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup half-and-half 2 large egg yolks 4 teaspoons butter Place milk in a medium, heavy saucepan. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean; add seeds and bean to milk. Bring to a boil.

Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large bowl, stirring well. Combine half-andhalf and egg yolks, stirring well. Stir egg yolk mixture into sugar mixture. Gradually add half of hot milk to sugar mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return hot milk mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a whisk.

Remove from heat. Add butter, stirring until melted. Remove vanilla bean; discard.

Spoon pudding into a bowl. Place bowl in a large ice-filled bowl for 15 minutes or until pudding cools, stirring occasionally. Cover surface of pudding with plastic wrap; Chill.

Nutrition Program Information: All 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, 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 page 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 years or older pay by donation. 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 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 & Center News Kids Grief Support Group Mondays, January 13 thru February 10 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM For children age 5+ who are grieving a death.

The group will meet at Stoughton Senior Center.

Dinner will be provided. Groups are free and open to the public. Registration is required. A minimum of four children must register for group to take place. This group is sponsored by Agrace Hospice.

Call or email Jessie Shiveler for questions or to register: 327-7135 or Jessie.shiveler@agrace.org

Peer Support of Dane County: Help Needed in Stoughton Peer Support of Dane County connects older adults with volunteers to provide needed support through friendly home visits.

We need volunteers who have an interest in helping to keep older adults in their own homes by providing emotional support to promote wellness and reduce social isolation. This is a flexible opportunity for adults 55+ in the Stoughton area, mental health or social work experience is helpful but not necessary.

For more information please contact Anita Brown-Huber, 608-846-9469.

Home Energy Assistance Schedule an appointment with Energy Services, Inc. at (608) 333-0333. For all other questions call 608-267-8601.

They hold office hours at the Stoughton Area Senior Center on the following Wednesdays: January 15 and 29.

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Tai Chi Demonstration for Beginners Monday, January 6th at 10:00 AM If you’ve ever wanted to try out Tai Chi, then this introductory class is for you. It features a very brief Tai Chi exercise routine of three steps and eight moves. This demonstration class is free, so you can try it out. Ongoing classes are held on Mondays at 10:30. The cost is $5.00 for each class, or $27.00 for 6 classes.

Participants from previous classes have reported increases in strength and flexibility as well as better balance. Some say they, "just feel better." Try it and see what happens!

Coffee with the Coaches Thursday, January 23 at 10:00 AM Come meet the Stoughton High School Girls Basketball coach, Rami Hoaglin, and Wrestling coaches Bob Empey and Dan Spilde.

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JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS Caregiver Stress Revisited In November during the Caregiver Open House we listened as Anne Adametz, Stoughton Hospital Acupuncturist, talked about Managing Stress in our busy lives. Stress may well be the most common issue caregivers have to deal with.

Chronic stress puts our health at risk. Stress does not just wreak havoc on our body but can also affect our mind. On Thursday January 9, at 1:00 pm, the Caregiver Group will discuss Caregiver Stress in more detail. We will explore what stress is, what each of our stress warning signs are, pinpoint our sources of stress, identify what we each can do to reduce or manage our stress.

When Mourning Dawns Grief Support Series Mondays, January 13 thru February 10 at 10:00 AM If you are experiencing a loss in your life, please join us to learn about managing the grief process.

This class is being provided

by Home Health United. The series is free and open to all.

Register 873-8585

Area Support Groups Caregiver Group Thursday, January 9, 1:00-2:30 Contact: Hollee at 873-8585

Diabetic Support Group 2nd Monday 6 p.m. in the Stoughton Hospital Board 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

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

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

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

Dementia Support Group 1st Wednesday 5:30-7:30 PM Stoughton Board Room Stoughton Hospital

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

Parkinson Group Meets quarterly.

Call Hollee at 873-8585

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VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE January -April , 2014 Thursdays from 12:00-5:00 PM 724 East Main St. Stoughton, WI 53589 Walk-In’s Only Thank you to the following businesses for their support and donations at our Caregiver Open House in November 2013.  True Coffee Shop  All Through the House  Prize Impressions  Lisa Resch, Massage Therapist  Stoughton Hospital

News: COA & Community Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for December 3, 2013 Director Comments:  Center received new phones in November.  Discussed considerations to change the room rental cost; COA will take a closer look at the City’s Building Use Policy in Dec.  Beginning in January, a non-profit group will be using the Center to offer The Gathering Table, two free meals a month to the general public. While Cindy has agreed to a 6-month trial, she does have reservations over the  misinformed publicity it’s received, the security implications, wear and tear of the building and the impact on Center staff time on a non-City program.

2014 City Budget: Approved.  It was decided to hire an HR Director and to combine the Clerk’s Office with Finance.

Fundraising Letter:  Reviewed and made recommendations for the photo choice and wording for the fundraising letter to be mailed next week.

Friendship Fund:  After review of the policy’s latest revision, a motion was passed to approve the policy.

Change Project:  H. Camacho attended a Change Leader Academy training in October. The principles learned reinforce our Evaluation Plan and Accreditation Action Plans. Staff will choose one change to focus on next year.

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 until March, Monday thru Friday, 5:00 to 7:00 PM. It will be closed during the winter break Dec. 23 thru Jan 1. For more details call the Stoughton High School Athletic Office at 877-5620.

To the VFW and all the Volunteers who provided a great Christmas Meal to many in our Stoughton community.

Committee Reports: no report Next meeting: 11:00 p.m. January 7, 2014 Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room

Staff Holidays/Closed: January 1 and 20, 2014

Keeping hands clean is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness.

Remember to wash often to stay healthy this winter.

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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, Tuesdays $10/15-mins This month: Tues. Jan. 7 & 21 Call to schedule appointment.

Line Dancing Every other Tues. 2:30 PM Check Calendar UW Nutrition Education, Free Topic: Soup 2nd Thursday, 11:30 AM Ping Pong, Free Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

Tai Chi -Beginners $5/class or $27 for 6 classes Mon.10:30 AM Tai Chi Mon. & Th. 9:00 AM $5/class Tai Chi –Advanced $10/class Mon. & Thurs. 1:00 PM Wii Bowling or League Free Main Floor- Call for times or info Gentle Yoga for Over 50 OFF SITE Suggested donation $3-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, at the Covenant Lutheran Church Zumba Fridays 9:15 to 10AM $3 New participants welcome!!

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-May Thur., 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Free at Vennevoll Clubhouse

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

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

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

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

Wood Shop, Free Mornings Must take a safety course to use the shop.

Creative Writing Class, Free Last Tues. of month at 1:00 PM

Social & Recreation Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM Bunco, 1st Tuesday $1.00 Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Sponsor: Harmony of Stoughton Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:00 PM Euchre 4th Saturday 7:30 PM Jan. 25th Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:00 PM Bring a “White Elephant” Prize for the games Pool Table, Free Daily Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Lessons available when called in advance.

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

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January Highlights Annual Pool Tournaments Technology Expo Saturday January 25 10:00AM to Noon Technology Troubles??

Come to a Technology Expo at the Stoughton Senior Center and find relief.

Join Stoughton High School students in bringing your technology troubles to rest.

Students will be available to help you with your cell phones, Facebook page, Internet searches, digital cameras, iPads/tablet, YouTube and other gadgets of the digital world.

Calling all senior pool sharks, male and female…

Singles will compete on January 3rd at 9:00 AM Doubles will compete on January 10th at 9:00 AM

Train Dominoes Come play with us every Thursday afternoon at 1:00 PM. Easy to learn , come join the fun!

Lunch Bunch Group Friday, January 10 at 11:00 AM Sunrise Restaurant in Stoughton Bring a friend or come alone and meet new friends. Call center for your reservation.

Free Movie: Parental Guidance Friday January 3 1:00 PM Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behavior collides with Artie and Diane's old-school methods.

Rated PG

BUNCO Tues. Jan. 7 1:00 PM $1.00 New players welcome! Join the fun!

Over the Hill Bingo Tues. Jan. 28 at 1:00 PM Bring a “White Elephant” gift to play.

A Poetry Circle Poetry puts words and meaning to our experiences.

Poetry encourages us to pay attention to what is happening right in front of us. Poems can act like talismans. Talismans give the bearer a special hold on life. When we feel uncertain or worried we may hold onto a poem to give us strength. Join Marcia Lund in sharing poetry that means something to you! We will read poems, recite poems, and write poems together. Bring the poems you love to share with others. Join us for an informational meeting on Thursday, 16th at 10:00 AM to give your input on shaping this class.

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities MONDAY

TUESDAY

Technology Expo Saturday January 25th 10:00 AM to Noon See Page 13 for information

Saturday Evening Cards-Euchre January 25

6 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10 Blood Pressure Ck 10:30 Beg Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

7 9:00 Computer/Tech 11:00 COA Meeting Noon Chair Massage 1:00 Bunco 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

13 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 10 & 5:30PM Grief Series See Pg.7 10:30 Beg Tai Chi Foot Care in PM 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

WEDNESDAY 1 Staff Holiday

THURSDAY

January 2014 FRIDAY

2 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train 1:30 Sheepshead

3 Veteran’s Assist.

8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Singles Pool Tournament 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie pg.13

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

9 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Brdge 11:30 UW Food Prog 1:00 Caregiver Grp. 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train 1:30 Sheepshead

10 Veteran’s Assist.

Shop West Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Zumba 9:30 Coffee/Mayor 10 Double Pool Tour 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Lunch Bunch 1:00 PD Exercise

14 9:00 Computer/Tech 10:00 MS Support 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

15 Energy Assistance 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Ping Pong

16 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 10 Poetry Meeting 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train 1:00 Low Vision Grp. 1:30 Sheepshead

17 Veteran’s Assist 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Silent Film Entertainment Pg. 1 1:00 PD Exercise

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Staff Holiday Center Open by Volunteers 9-11AM

21 9:00 Computer/Tech Noon Chair Massage 2:00 AA Meeting 3:00 Grief Support

22 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Elvis is Here!

See Page 1 3:00 Ping Pong

23 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 10 Meet Coaches 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train 1:30 Sheepshead

24 Shop Target-East Veteran’s Assist 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise

27 Foot Care in PM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10 Grief Series Pg.10 10:30 Beg Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

28 Foot Care in AM 9:00 Computer/Tech Help 1:00 Writing Group 1:00 Over the Hill Bingo 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

29 Energy Assistance 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling 3:00 Ping Pong

30 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 10-1Blood Press. Ck 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train 1:30 Sheepshead

31 Veteran’s Assist 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise

Center Open By Volunteers 9-11AM

Stoughton Area Senior Center

January 2014 Menu

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

873-8585

Various salads available on Thursdays at the Center.

Call for salad information at 873-8585

1 Staff Holiday No Meals Today

2 Cheeseburger/Bun Onion Slice Ketchup/Mustard Vegetable Blends Banana Cookie

3 Salisbury Steak & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Corn Apple Slices Multi Gr Bread Margarine

6 Chicken Ala King Rice Beets Pineapple Wh Wh Bread/Marg.

Cookie

7 Sliced Turkey Ham Scalloped Potatoes Squash Fruit Cup Rye Bread/ Marg/ Pudding

8 Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole Green Beans Peach Slices Garlic Bread Cookie

9 Tatar Tot Casserole Chuck Wagon Corn Pear Half Corn Bread Margarine Cookie

10 Turkey Roast & Gravy Mashed Potatoes California Blend Apricots Wh Wh Bread/Marg.

Jell-O Cake

13 Polish Sausage Baked Beans Carrot Coins Applesauce Wh Wh Bread/Marg.

Ice Cream

14 Tomato Barley Soup & Crackers Sliced Turkey & Cheese on Rye Lettuce & Tomato Mayo Pkt. Peaches

15 Meatloaf Baked Potato & Sour Cream Spinach Fruit Cocktail Wh Wh Bread/ Marg.

16 Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Broccoli Flowerets Apricots Wh WH Roll/ Marg.

Pumpkin Bars

17 Pork Roast & Gravy Rice Pilaf French Green Beans Cinnamon Sliced Apples Multi Gr Bread Margarine Cookie

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21 Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Winter Blend Veg. Mandarin Oranges Wh Wh Bread/ Marg.

22 Breaded Fish /Bun Cheese Slice Tartar Sauce Lettuce & Tomato Peas & Onions Banana

23 Spaghetti & Meatballs Parmesan Cheese Carrot Coins Pineapple Wh Wh Bread/Marg

24 Sliced Turkey Ham Augratin Potatoes Broccoli Flowerets Applesauce Wh Wh Bread/ Marg

28 Broccoli Cheese Soup & Crackers Chicken Salad on Wh Wh Bread Pear Slices Cookie

29 Beef Stew Biscuit/Marg.

Fruit Cocktail Cookie

30 Cheese Tortellini in Marinara Sauce Veggie Blend Fruit Cup Brownie

31 Roasted Turkey/ Gravy Baked Potato/Sour Cream Mixed Veggies Mandarin Oranges Wh Wh Bread/Marg.

Staff Holiday No Meals Today

27 Salisbury Steak & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Squash Apricots Multi Gr Bread Margarine

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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 Kelly Janda—Case Manager JoAnn Seymour—Case Manager (M-W) Lisa Hanson—Nutrition Coordinator Kristin Ott—Receptionist (M-TH ) Teressa Pellett—Volunteer/Program Coordinator (Hours Vary)

All 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 Ralph Baumbach—City of Stoughton……………..873-6235 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 Ross Urven—City Council Rep ......................... 873-6677 Ron Jensen—Town of Albion………………….…………..228-5963