Yahara Senior News, June

June 2012,Vol.29 No.6 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/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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Ongoing Events/Classes

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Monthly Highlights

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Activity Calendar

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Menu Calendar

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Over 90 Luncheon and Entertainment Tuesday June 12 Noon Join us in honoring those individuals in our community who are over 90 years old and living independently in their own homes. Special entertainment will be provided by two of our favorite musical entertainers Melly C and Jimmy D. Reservations needed by Noon, Monday, June 11 873-8585

Wood and Gourd Carving Demonstration Thursday, June 21 9:30 AM Presented by Ada Klute MATC Woodcarving Instructor and Gary Kvalheim Local Stoughton Artist Ada has been teaching woodcarving for over 20 years at the Senior Center and Gary individually designs each gourd using it's natural shape and texture, then carves and stains them to create a unique piece of art work.

Help name our “beautiful� new troll that was bought with funds donated to the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

Nomination papers can be found at the center.

Names due by July 1, 2012

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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

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 &1/2 hour before Bingo days

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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Foot Care Clinic

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

For Diabetic Foot Care Appointments: $25 Tuesdays 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM at our Center

Please see our Stoughton Area Guide for Senior Services available at the Senior Center or on our website at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior, for a more complete list of the following services: Food Pantry • Medical • Housing • Financial Mental Health • Home Health • Respite Fitness/Wellness • Care Facilities For further assistance, please call the Senior Center (608) 873-8585

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axãáM Case Management Services WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE MEDICARE TRUST FUND? In their recently released report, the Medicare trustees have projected that the Part A trust fund, also known as the Medicare hospital Insurance (HI) trust fund, will remain solvent through 2024. This is the same conclusion that the trustees made last year. Reforms Iincluded in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have strengthened Medicare’s financial outlook and extended solvency through 2024. The Part A trust fund and its solvency are frequently misunderstood. The trust fund is a financing mechanism for Medicare Part A, which covers inpatient services such as hospital stays and skilled nursing facility care. The trust fund is financed through a combination of payroll taxes and other revenues. Although, as noted above, the trustees have recently reported that the trust fund is solvent through 2024; that does not mean that the trust fund or Medicare will cease to exist in 2025. The trustees found that the Part A trust fund will be able to cover 100 percent of the costs of Medicare’s Part A benefits through 2024. After 2024, the trust fund will still be able to provide coverage, though at a lesser rate. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), starting in 2025, Medicare will still be able to cover 87 percent of all inpatient costs, and over the next 75 years, the trust fund, on average, will be able to cover 74 percent of Medicare’s inpatient costs. A number of factors can affect the Medicare Part A trust fund. For example, since the trust fund is partially paid for through payroll taxes, an economic downturn could result in less people paying into the

system. As the economy recovers, so will the trust fund.

While action will need to be taken to make up for the future financing shortfalls of Medicare Part A after 2024, it is important to recall that congress has been taking this kind of action since 1970 to extend the life of the trust fund to ensure that people with Medicare are able to access affordable, comprehensive and quality coverage. Unfortunately, supporters of drastic changes to Medicare, such as premium support, point to the potential insolvency of the trust fund to justify proposals that would shift substantially higher out of pocket costs onto beneficiaries and their families as well as undermine the consumer protections and guaranteed benefits that the Medicare program currently provides. Strengthening the Medicare trust fund can be done without gutting Medicare’s guarantees.

MEDICARE PARTS B AND D Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient service such as visits to doctors’ offices, and Medicare Part D, which covers prescription drugs, is financed through beneficiary premiums and general revenues, not through the trust fund.

The 2024 date does not apply to Medicare coverage for physician and outpatient costs or to the Medicare prescription drug benefit; these parts of Medicare do not face insolvency and cannot run short of funds. These parts of Medicare are financed through the program’s Supplementary Medical Insurance (SMI) trust fund, which consists of two separate accountsone for Medicare Part B, which pays for physician and other outpatient health services, and one for Part D, which pays for outpatient prescription drugs. Premiums for Part B and Part

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axãáM Case Management Services D are set each year at levels that cover about 25 percent of costs; general revenues pay the remaining 75 percent of costs. The trustee’s report does not project that these parts of Medicare will become insolvent at any point—because they can’t. The SMI trust fund always has sufficient financing to cover Part B and Part D costs, because the beneficiary premiums and general revenue contributions are specifically set at levels to assure this is the case. SMI cannot go “bankrupt.” (Taken from Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Medicare is Not “Bankrupt” Health Reform Has Improved Program’s Financing by Paul N. Van de Water updated April 24, 2012.

Article sent to us by Kay Davis Commission on Aging Member)

Can You Guess Which Age Group Has Seen The Number Of STDs Triple???

(Article taken from the Wisconsin State Journal. Dr. Zorba Paster )

I have a question for you. No need to put on your thinking cap to answer it, just use your gut.

Ready, set, go. In the last 10 years, what group of Americans have seen STD’s—sexually transmitted diseases—triple? Think you’ve got your answer? The right answer is baby boomers and folks over 65. This group has had the greatest increase in STD’s. I bet you guessed wrong. Look at the numbers. In 2000, there were 5,500 cases of Chlamydia, the most common STD. That number tripled to 16,000 last year. Gonorrhea and syphilis, same thing tripled. And more than 15 per cent of all new HIV infections were from people over 50. STDs are booming in boomers. And guess what medical breakthrough played a part in this epidemic. It wasn’t the birth-control pill. I bet you guessed this one right: Viagra! Viagra is not the whole story. We’re living longer. We’re healthier. It’s socially acceptable to have a new relationship when you’re older, and that relationship can include sex. The fastest-growing demographic at online dating sites, such as e-harmony is the “mature” adult. According to the New York Times, people 55 and older are visiting dating 4

sites more than any other group—up 40 percent in the last three years. The No. 2 group is those 45 to 54. I have many older patients who have divorced or lost a spouse and want to continue a vibrant lifestyle, which can include sex and intimacy. Love has no age barrier, and when you’re older you have less time to waste. Which brings me to the prejudice of “ageism.” Why is an older woman who dates a younger man not thought of as alluring? Why is an older man who dates a younger woman called a “dirty old man”?

Where did this come from? Who made up these rules? Shouldn’t older adults who want to enjoy sex be allowed to enjoy it without these snotty comments? But boomers and seniors, if you’re going to have sex, be responsible. I know you don’t have to worry about an unwanted pregnancy, but you do have to worry about an unwanted infection. It appears there are lots of “mature” adults who are just as dumb about STDs as teens. They have the same “it-can’t-happen-to -me” mentality. A 60-year-old boomer should be just as responsible as their 18-year-old grandchild.

My spin: Sex is a natural part of life. It’s not a dirty word. There is no age limit on sex or its sister intimacy. It may be hard to believe, but many older adults don’t know about protection because they didn’t have sex education in school back then, and talking about sex is taboo for too many. Perhaps we need to have sex ed course in senior centers. Considering these numbers it’s not a bad idea.

Final thought: Be responsible. Know your partner. Use Protection.

Wear your Condom.

Stay well.

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Kitchen Corner

Health Benefits of Zucchini

Zucchini is very low in calories and its peel is a good source of dietary fiber. Zucchini also is a moderate source of folate, which is a water soluble B vitamin and important in cell division. In addition they are also good in B-complex group of vitamins like thiamin, pyridoxine, riboflavin and minerals like iron, manganese, phosphorus and zinc. It is a very good source of potassium, an important electrolyte; which may helps reduce blood pressure and heart rates by countering effects of sodium.

Recipe of the Month Zucchini Carpaccio A Very Healthy Recipe!

Zucchini is loaded with folate, which fights depression and decreases your blood level of homocysteine-a reliable marker for heart disease and decreased brain function. Mint settles the stomach and has antibacterial properties known to kill food borne toxins like E. coli. Parmesan cheese ensures you extract all the fat soluble antioxidants from the greens to protect your brain and hear from free radicals.

2 medium zucchini 1 leek Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 lemon, juiced Fresh chunk of Parmesan Handful of fresh mint leaves Slice the zucchini and leek into very thin rounds. Overlap the zucchini disks on a plate. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle with the olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with the sliced leeks.

Shave very thin slices of Parmesan to spread over the leeks. Garnish with the mint and serve.

Serves 4

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

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

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

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

The minimum suggested donation is $3.00/meal. Individuals under the age of 60 must pay the total cost of the meal. Meal Site: $6.15 Delivered Meal: $6.40.

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

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VÉÅÅâÇ|àç 9 VxÇàxÜ axãá Agrace HospiceCare to Offer Two Educational Seminars Two free educational groups will be presented by Agrace HospiceCare in June. “What You Should Know About Planning a Funeral” will be held at Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway in Madison, on Tuesday, June 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Pre-registration is requested; please call Amy Ketterer, Agrace public affairs, at (608) 327-7202. “Caregiver Support Discussion Group,” designed specifically to educate and support those who are currently caring for someone with a progressive or terminal illness. This will be offered Tuesday, June 19, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Agrace. Please call Deb Tripalin at (608) 327-7192 for more information.

Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation Grapevine Project Classes at the Stoughton Area Senior Center They provide programs that focus on education, prevention, and early detection. Two parish nurses from Stoughton are bringing the Grapevine health programs to us. The following units to women are available at the Stoughton Senior Center :

Elder Friends Peer Support of Dane County As an Elder Friend volunteer, you are matched with an older adult in your community and both of you arrange for weekly visits. The Elder Friends Program gives homebound or isolated seniors a chance to connect with a warm listener, and provides volunteers with a meaningful way to give back to their communities. In most cases, long lasting and mutually rewarding relationships develop.

The Elder Friends Program is one of the best ways to address the problem of the psychological health and social isolation among our homebound seniors. Volunteers will be asked to: • complete a Volunteer Application • be able to perform independently • clear a background check and two reference checks • complete training with Peer Support Coordinator and attend yearly workshop Call Anita Brown-Huber, Peer Support Coordinator today at 608-846-9469 or by e-mail if you can help: abrown-huber@thecommunitycornerstone.org

June 28 at 1:00 PM: Bone Health: Women receive

information on osteoporosis including signs, symptoms and how to prevent it. Exercise bands for weight-bearing and muscle strengthening exercises will be given to participants.

Please register for the class at 873-8585

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29th Annual Wisconsin Senior Games — Euchre Stoughton Senior Center Tuesday June 5 12:30 PM

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Area Support Groups Caregiver Group

Volunteers Advocate for Local Residents The Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care is always looking for Adults wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of the elderly. The State of Wisconsin Volunteer Ombudsman Program trains volunteers to advocate for residents of nursing homes in Dane, Rock, Columbia and Sauk County. The primary duty of an ombudsman is advocating for the residents and listening and empowering residents to getting what they need.

Each Volunteer, must be at least 25 years old, undergo a criminal background check and participate in training before beginning volunteering. If you have a couple of hours a week to spare to make a positive difference in the lives of our elderly, please call the Board on Aging and Long Term Care Volunteer Ombudsman Program at 608/246-7004 Join us at the Stoughton Area Senior Center on Wednesday June 13 at 1:00 pm to hear more on this program.

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

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

Grandparents Raising Their Relative’s Children

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

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

Hope Chest Breast Cancer Support

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

Low Vision Support

Multiple Sclerosis Support

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

Older Adult Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Contact: Earl German 246-7606 ext. 1182

Grief Support Groups

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

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

advocacy and support services including a 24/7 Helpline.

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

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

Parkinson Group

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axãáM COA & Community Commission on Aging

Meeting Highlights for May 1, 2012

Announcements & Election of COA Officers: Kelli Krcma is no longer able to serve on the COA. Chair: Jeanne Schwass-Long Vice Chair: David Sharpe Compliments/Concerns Waiting on carpet estimates; hope to have enough funds remaining to do some rooms in addition to the halls. Carol H. recommends new flooring in elevator.

New sign being re-engineered to accommodate our new troll to be displayed at the base.

Director Comments: C. McGlynn No City Council person has yet been appointed for COA. Job description for part-time grant-supported Volunteer/ Program Coordinator position is complete, and will be posted soon.

Experience Works, job training organization for people over the age of 55 is now renting one of our upstairs offices.

Endowment Fund: C. McGlynn Tonight the Council Affairs /Council Policy Committee will review COA’s Finance memo to establish an endowment investment fund.

City Hall questions whether State Statute allows for the money to be transferred to an endowment. Guidelines may be created to ensure these funds keep the integrity of donor’s gifts to the Senior Center.

Legislative Update: C. Heidenway Lorraine Hawkinson’s view on Wisconsin’s Voter ID Bill (started with letter-to-the-editor in the Stoughton Courier Hub), along with Carol Heidenway’s and some people who attended the Senior Center’s 40th Anniversary/Volunteer Open House last month may be featured in an episodes of AARP’s “Inside E Street” on PBS. Check www.aarp.org for details.

Program & Evaluation Committee: Mary O. is creating a short survey to evaluate the benefits of Senior Center programming and discussing ways to survey people who don’t participate at the Senior Center and why.

Full meeting minutes at: http://stoughtoncitydocs.com/commission-on-aging/ Next meeting- 10:00 a.m. June 5, 2012 Senior Center, Stoughton Room

Farm Market Vouchers

Farm Market Vouchers will be dispersed on Wednesday, June 6th from 2 – 4 p.m.

Eligibility for the 2012 vouchers: One person household is $20,665 (gross) per year (or $1723/month) Two person household is $27,991 (gross) per year (or $2333/month) You may be asked to prove your age, residence and income level. Please bring your photo id with address and birth date (you must be 60 years or older) AND some proof of income for 2011 or 2012.

Only one set of vouchers is allowed per household per session.

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY JUNE 17TH Take Me Out To The Ball Game...

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds Wednesday August 8, 2012 Game time 1:10 PM 25 seats still available Outfield Box 208 Make it a family trip. Cost:$35.00 Tickets need to be paid by July 27th.

If you have questions, or would like to sign up for this trip, please call 873-8585.

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fxÇ|ÉÜ VxÇàxÜM Ongoing Programs Please see the Activity Calendar on page 14 for exact dates and times of the following programs.

You may call the Senior Center Receptionist at (608) 873-8585 for further information.

Fitness & Wellness Chair Exercise, $2/class Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 AM Chair Massage, $10/15-mins.

This month: June 6 & 20 Call to schedule appointment.

Line Dancing Every other Tues. 2:30 PM UW Nutrition Education, Free Topic: Dairy Month 4th Thursday, 11:30 AM Ping Pong, Free Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

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

Social & Recreation

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

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

Wii Bowling, Free Call for times

Bunco, First Tues. $1.00 1:00 PM

Main Floor

Yoga for Over 50 Suggested donation $3-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, and Tues.

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

Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM

Zumba Friday 9:15 to 10AM

Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:00 PM

$3

Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Sponsor: Associated Bank

Euchre 4th Saturday 7:30 PM

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

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

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

No registration needed. $10 New students welcome!

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Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:15 PM Bring a “White Elephant” Prize Pool, Free Daily, during Center hours Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Lessons available when called in advance.

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

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June Highlights Free Movie Day Friday June 1 1:00 PM G.G. Sparrow (Dolly Parton) faces off with her choir's newly appointed director, Vi Rose Hill, (Queen Latifah) over the group's direction as they head into a national competition.

You are welcome to bring your own movie treat.

Memory Wire Necklace Class

Memory wire jewelry is so easy to make and very pretty! Anita MacDonald will be sharing her skills on Tues. June 12 from 10:00 AM to Noon. Cost is $4.00. Feel free to bring in any loose beads you may have. Please contact the Senior Center to sign up for the class 873-8585.

BUNCO

Tuesday June 5 at 1:00 PM $1.00 donation.

If you don’t know the game, we can teach you. Come join the fun. Bunco!!

Coffee with our Mayor 2nd Friday, 9:30-10:30 AM Visit with Mayor Donna Olson Hear the latest City news, ask questions and share your concerns.

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.

Are You Interested in Playing 500 or Horseshoes?

Contact us at 873-8585.

Computer Class News

Our computer lab has 4 computers, 3 iPads and WiFi available. Sign up to learn how to use WiFi and iPads on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Call 873-8585

Lunch Bunch Group

Friday, June 8 11:30 AM at Monona Garden Bring a friend or come alone and meet new friends. If attending or if you have questions, please call 873-8585.

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities

* = Off Site Class

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY 1 Veteran’s Assist.

Popcorn in AM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga * 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie Pg. 13

Saturday Evening Cards-Euchre June 23 7:30 PM Open to All

Saturday Mornings Center Opened

by Volunteers 9-11:30 am

JUNE 2012

4 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

5 Badger St. Games 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 10:00 COA Meeting 10 Wii Bowling Leag.

1:00 Bunco 1:00 Modified Zumba 2:00 AA Meeting

6 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling 1:30 Chair Massage Farm Marker Vouchers Pg. 11 3:00 Ping Pong

7 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

8 Veteran’s Assist Popcorn in AM Shop at South Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Zumba 9:30 Coffee/Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:30 Lunch Bunch

11 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Blood Press. Ck 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

12 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 10 MS Support Grp. 10 Necklace Class Noon Over 90 Pg.1 1:00 Modified Zumba 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

13 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Ombudsman Program Pg. 7 3:00 Ping Pong

14 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead 2:00 Caregiver Support Group

15 Veteran’s Assist.

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

18 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge Foot Care in P.M. 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

19 Diabetic and Reg. Foot Care in A.M. 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 10 Wii Bowling Leag 1:00 Modified Zumba 2:00 AA Meeting

20 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 NorwegianClass 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong

21 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Low Vision Grp

22 Veteran’s Assist.

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

25 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

26 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 10 Wii Bowling Leag.

1:00 Modified Zumba 1:15 Over the Hill Bingo 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

27 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Rosemaling 3:00 Ping Pong

28 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 10 Blood Press.Ck. 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 HealthTalkPg.6 1:30 Sheepshead

29 Veteran’s Assist.

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

Stoughton Area Senior Center Menu

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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

873-8585

Salads available on Thursdays Call for information 873-8585

JUNE 2012 FRIDAY 1 Baked Chicken Baked Potatoes Sour Cream Yellow Beans Apricot Half Whole Wh Bread Marg.

4 Sliced Ham Saucy Sweet Potato French Style Green Beans Fresh Fruit W.W. Roll/ Marg.

Choc. Ice Cream

5 Breaded Fish Hash Brown Casser.

Broccoli Flowerets Applesauce Multi Gr. Bread Marg.

Pie

6 Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti Noodles Tossed Salad w/ Tomato Slices & Dressing Banana Cake Garlic Bread

7 Pork Cutlet / Gravy Mashed Potatoes Pear Slices Creamy Coleslaw Wh. Wh Bread/ Marg

8 Tatar Tot Casserole Carrots Apricots Small Croissant Marg.

Cookie

11 Hearty Vegetable Soup & Crackers Tuna Salad/Lettuce Wh Wheat Bun Banana Cookie

12 Fruited Chicken Salad/Walnuts Tomato Slices Whole Strawberries Sm. Croissant Lemon Bars

13 Augratin Potatoes & Diced Ham Mixed Veggies Pineapple Multi Gr. Bread Margarine

14 Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Italian Green Beans Peach Slices W.W Bread/Marg.

15 Brats/Bun Ketchup/Mustard (onions at center) Macaroni Salad Baked Beans Mixed Melon Cookie

18 Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes Gravy Beets Pear Half Multi Gr Bread/Marg Ice Cream

19 BBQ Ribs on Bone Potato Salad Three Bean Salad Watermelon Corn Bread/Butter Coconut Cream Pie

20 Chicken Cordon Blue Baked Potato/Sour Cream Calif. Mix Veggies Fresh Fruit Salad Croissant/Marg.

Lemon Pie & Topping

21 Hamburger/Bun Lettuce/Onion Ketchup/Mustard Pickle Spear Green Beans Mandarin Oranges Cookie

22 Turkey Roast/Gravy Stuffing Peas & Pearl Onions Orange Juice Multi Gr. Bread Marg.

25 Ham Loaf/Mustard Sauce Baked Sweet Potato Broccoli Flowerets Banana Rye Bread/ Marg.

26 Spaghetti & Meat Balls Garlic Bread Mixed Greens & Tomato Slices & Dressing Peach Slices Parmesan Pckt.

27 Brat/Bun Ketchup/Mustard Relish Baked Beans Copper Penny Salad

28 Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes Roasted Vegetables Chucky Applesauce Multi. Gr Bread Marg.

Cookie

29 Seafood Pasta Salad Cucumbers & Onions Fruit Cup W.WH. Bread/ Marg.

Strawberry Ice Cream

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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.

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

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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.

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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