MARCH 2011,Vol.28 No.3 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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Volunteer/Gifts
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Support Groups
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Commission On Aging
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Community News
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Ongoing Events
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Monthly Events
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Activity Calendar
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Menu Calendar
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Spring Forward March 13
In 2010 … Participant Sign-ins Add Up! • 901 individuals signed in for a total of 29,264 events • Volunteers delivered 14,495 meals to homebound seniors. • Individuals case managed increased 37% from last year. These and other interesting statistics may be found in our 2010 Annual Report –available soon at the front desk or on our website. Volunteer & event statistics are compiled from the sign-ins of participants using the MySenior-Center database at the Center. When coming in to the Stoughton Area Senior Center, please be sure to signin & be counted! Staff is available to help if needed.
AARP Driver Safety Class Presentation:“We Need to Talk” Wed. March 23 at 6:30 PM at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. Registration is required and the class will close at 25. Cost: FREE. This class is to help family members, caregivers, and friends have sensitive and successful conversations with loved ones about driving safety, especially when it is time to limit or stop driving. Call 873-8585 to sign up.
Thank you to the second grade class from St. Ann’s school and Girl Scout Troop #2797 for the heart felt and caring Valentine cards for our Meals on Wheels participants.
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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
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 & Wednesday 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 equipment details.
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Nutrition Programs
Meals are served at the Center or delivered to individuals homes 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. Call Sue Taylor to schedule an appointment (608) 224-3645.
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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The Dane County Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce is increasing its offerings for area residents worried about losing their homes to foreclosure. The Dane County Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce is a coalition of public agencies, non-profit service providers and other community partners working together to develop sustainable alternatives to foreclosure in Dane County. Free workshops for homeowners in distress will now be held once a month, rather than once a quarter, from 6 to 8 p.m. every second Thursday. They take place in Room 142A at Madison Area Technical College’s Truax campus, near the airport at 3550 Anderson St. Free parking is available in the student parking area off Wright Street. The next workshop will be 3/10/11. The sessions are aimed at those who are not yet facing imminent foreclosure but are worried about the possibility and need more information about their options. Space is limited and reservations are appreciated but not required. Sponsors said attendees at the sessions will learn more about the loan modification process and other foreclosure prevention options, plus what to expect from their lender, what the lender will expect, how the legal process of foreclosure works and how bankruptcy could be an option. Call Annie Beaman at 608-261-5677 for more information or to register. The taskforce website at daneforeclosurehelp.org also offers resources. (Reprinted WI State Journal 2/6/2011 Karen Rivedal’s Property Trax blog).
How Do You Want To Spend Your Life Savings?
For most seniors, gambling is not a problem. But for others, it becomes a way to cope with the loss of loved ones, retirement or loneliness. National Problem Gambling Awareness Week will be held during the week of March 6-12, 2011. Communities nationwide are working to raise awareness of the consequences of problem gambling and the resources available for individuals whose gambling is causing disruption in their lives. Contact: the Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling at 1-800-Gamble -5 or (1-800-426-2535) for free, confidential help.
One in Six Seniors Lives in Poverty, New Analysis Finds One in six older Americans lives below the federal poverty line, according to a new government analysis which almost doubles the number of very poor seniors compared to the standard estimate. At 16%, the proportion of seniors living in poverty is also higher than the proportion of all Americans in poverty. “Too often, the struggles of elder poverty are invisible to policymakers and the public, yet millions are suffering and millions more are living on the edge of a financial crisis,” said Sandra Nathan, PhD, Senior Vice President of Economic Security at the National Council on Aging (NCOA), the leading nonprofit service and advocacy organization for older Americans. “Many seniors desperately need help assessing and navigating the options available to assist them in getting on a pathway to economic security, to meet their basic needs, survive an emergency, and afford medical care,” Nathan added. Continued on page 4
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axãáM Case Management Services With the first Boomers turning 65 this year, and savings, investments, and housing values still reeling from the economic downturn, the number of seniors who are struggling to make ends meet is likely to continue to grow. If you are struggling financially or know someone who is, please check out the following resources: •
BenefitsCheckUp.org, a free online screening tool that searches over 2,000 federal, state, local, and private programs that help seniors pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care, and other needs.
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Access.wi.gov is a free, private and easy-to-use online tool to check what your benefits are since as FoodShare, Medicaid or BadgerCare.
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Contact a Case Manager at the Stoughton Area Senior Center at
873-8585. Excerpt from: www.ncoa.org
Are You Within Your Budget? If you are managing a loved one’s finances or you need to get a handle on your own finances, the first thing you should do is create a budget. Many people may think they have a handle on their expenditures and income without putting the facts down in writing. But a written budget is an easy, step-by-step process that can help: • Provide a reality check about how much money you have and how it’s spent from month to month. • Make sure you live within your means and help you identify opportunities for saving money over time. Identifying and comparing your resources to your expenses gets you started down the path of ensuring these two columns are in line. This becomes especially critical as you experience fluctuations in both income and expenditures. You may think that you don’t need or can’t stick to a budget, especially if you have limited resources. However, setting up a realistic budget is the first step toward establishing control over your finances. Your goal is to know exactly where you stand financially for the month. Without this knowledge, your spending, debt, and financial future can quickly spiral out of control. A financial education counselor is at the Stoughton Area Senior Center by appointment for FREE one-on-one coaching for anyone who has questions about basic money management issues. Call Sue Taylor at the Financial Education Center to schedule an appointment (608)283-1259.
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Recipe of the Month
March – National Nutrition Month
Cold Vegetable Pizza
Eat the rainbow! Not only do foods of varying colors pack a wealth of nutrition, they also look ever so enticing on the plate! • Red fruits (think cranberries, grapes) and vegetables (think beets, red peppers, tomatoes) are high in the anti-oxidants which help fight heart disease, cancer and age-related memory loss. • Orange and yellow fruits such as citrus and vegetables (sweet potatoes, squash, carrots) are high in beta-carotene for healthy skin and eyes, Vitamins A and C and anti-oxidants. • Green leafy vegetables (think kale, spinach, cabbage, brussel sprouts) – the darker the green the better – broccoli, bok choy, avocados, and snow peas. They are high in fiber and most are rich in folic acid, vitamins A, C and K and potassium. • Blue and purple fruits (grapes, raisins) and vegetables (purple cabbage, blue potatoes, black beans) are high in fiber, anti-oxidants and many important trace elements. • White and tan fruits (pears, dates) and vegetables (garlic, ginger, mushrooms, shallots, onions, turnips) add spice, phytochemicals and anti -oxidants to any meal. Cauliflower is rich in vitamins C, K, and folate, and is one of the cruciferous vegetables that reduce the risk of many cancers. • Brown grains, seeds, legumes (beans, lentils, split peas) and nuts are high in fiber, zinc, iron, folic acid, minerals, healthy fats and B-vitamins.
NUTRITION PROGRAMS
All meals are provided by Dane County Consolidated Food Services; and packaged, delivered and served by Senior Center volunteers. Nutrition Site: The Senior Center serves lunch every weekday at 12:00 PM. Home Delivered Meals: Meal delivery is available to homebound older adults in the Stoughton School District every weekday.
2 (8 count) cans crescent rolls 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese 1 c. mayonnaise (no fat, no cholesterol) 1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing mix 1/2 Tbs. dill weed 8 oz. finely shredded cheddar cheese Spread crescent rolls on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees 10 to 12 minutes. Mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill and salad dressing mix, then spread onto cooled crust. Top with mixed vegetables finely chopped. Vegetables can be cauliflower, broccoli, shredded carrots, green onions, mushrooms, black olives, green peppers, etc. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. One recipe takes about 4 flowerets of cauliflower and 4 of broccoli, 2 carrots and 1/4 cup green onion. You can always add more (or less) if you prefer. This can be made a day ahead, covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated. Cut into squares and serve.
Cost of Meals 2011: Individuals 60 years or older pay by donation. The 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. Orders/Cancellations: Participants must make reservations or cancellations by 1:00 PM the day before a requested meal. Any cancellations made on the day of a previously scheduled meal are still subject to payment to the caterer.
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The following people and groups have made recent monetary donations to the Senior Center. These donations are vital to the operations of the Senior Center. We must fund raise for $30,000 in the year 2011. Included in these lists are donations for Case Management services. All donations to the Senior Center are tax deductible. If you would like a formal receipt regarding your donation or if you have questions regarding ways of giving, please contact Cindy McGlynn at the Center. All donations are greatly appreciated, no matter their amount. All levels of giving allow us to continue to serve older adults in the Stoughton Area Community. Thank you for making a difference in our community.
Cindy McGlynn
Remembrance Donations Given By: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Anonymous Mary Rowe Homer Howard Erven & Emily Lee Michael & Lindsey Urish Dennis & Mary T. Ganshert Robert & Jean Ristau Joseph Walling Nancy Onder Annessa & Scott MacTaggert Cheryl Smith Alaine Johnson Karen Berg Arthur & Carol Everson Genevieve Wilberg
Making A Difference Donations:
Thursday Morning Exercise Group Stoughton Utilities/Linemen First Presbyterian Church-Oregon Ahn Family Trust Yoga Group/ Jill Roundy’s/Pick and Save Bree & John McLain Mike & Ruby Hauge Vennevoll, Inc. Louise Ahn Laverne & Beverly Pieper Gary & Jennifer Peters Betty Elsner Erven & Emily Lee Marrianne Erickson Margie Martin Sally Peterson Reta Smith Wilbur Venske Marilyn Vandrell Eileen Heinrichs Universal Ellsworth & Marjorie Swingen Mary Johnson Homer Howard Robert & Mary Bennett Agnes Grefsheim Richard & Mary Lou Fendrick Sandra Kuckkahn Jacqueline Detwiler Joyce Weir Bev Manson Leslie Golz Clifford Stai Alice Boisen Vivian Ree
Looking For Old Cell Phones
The Stoughton Area Senior Center collects used cell phones for fundraising and to help the environment by keeping the old phones out of the landfills. We have a box at the center to collect the phones. All proceeds go to the Senior Center. Many thanks to all who have dropped off phones in the past.
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Area Support Groups
MARCH HIGHLIGHTS
Caregiver Group
Parkinson Support Join us at our March meeting where we’ll share some TIPS for people with Parkinson’s disease using balls, buttons, pinwheels and stones. If you have some useful ideas, bring them to the group! We’ll meet in the Mandt Room which is the corner room on the second floor, from 1:30-3:00 PM on MARCH 23, 2011. Any questions or concerns, contact Donna Anderson at 849-7062 or donnawauna@yahoo.com
Caregiver Group Join us on March 10, 2:00-3:30 PM for a visit from Kelly Janda, Senior Center Case Manager. Kelly will discuss different housing options available in Dane County (i.e. retirement communities, government housing, assisted living, nursing facilities, etc). Whether you’re caring for a spouse or other family member, it is helpful to know the options available should a move be necessary in the future for you or your care recipient. Do you have ideas for future caregiver education topics? Please contact Siv at (608) 839-3512.
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
4th Wednesday,1:30 - 3:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room. Contact: 873-8585 or Donna Anderson 849-7062
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Park Vernon Apartments Elderly (62 years or Better) and Disabled Affordable Housing Pay only 30% of your income when rent-assistance is available
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Congratulations to our Doubles Pool Champions Basil Sadler and David Sundby.
Congratulations to our Singles Pool Champion William “Tall Vertical Bill” Majerle.
New Water Exercise Classes at the Stoughton Area School District Pool Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday and Wednesdays 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Saturdays 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Seniors $3.00 Daily or Senior Punch Card (10 Admissions) $27.00 Call 877-5626 for any questions.
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Meeting Highlights for February 1, 2011 2010 Annual Report: To be available in March. Strategic Plan: • COA Committees are asked to address tasks that remain from the Accreditation process when addressing new Strategic Plan initiatives. • The Strategic Plan report has been presented to the City Council’s Community Affairs and Council Policies Committee, and once completed with target dates, the action plans will too. • The action plans were generated to address the following strategic issues: 1. Maintain financial stability 2. Be more effective in outreach efforts 3. Expand our pool of volunteers 4. Attract more diverse younger-older adults 5. Begin and expand collaborative activities Committee Reports: • The Finance,Program & Evaluation, Public Relation and Volunteer Committees are beginning to set target dates for the Strategic Plan initiatives assigned to them. Call for Help: • We invite community input! Please contact Cindy McGlynn at 873-8585 if you are interested in working to put these initiatives into action. Community members are welcome to sit-in on a meeting before committing to serving. Full meeting minutes at: http://stoughtoncitydocs.com/commission-on-aging/
Next meeting- 10:00 a.m. March 1, 2011 Senior Center, Stoughton Room
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) SITE When: Until April 7, 2011 Thursdays Only, 12:00—5:00 PM Walk-in Service, no appointment needed Where: Stoughton Police Department, 2nd Floor 321 S. Fourth St., Stoughton WI 53589 Who:
All individuals & families filing basic State and Federal Income Tax forms *If married and filing together, both spouses must be present.
Questions? Call the Stoughton Area Senior Center at 8738585 or check our website for a detailed brochure: www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior.
Full Speed Ahead After 50 Thursday, March 17, 8AM - 3:30PM
Enjoy stories from a Channel 3 Anchor, and a sitdown lunch with live Celtic music by popular local group Rigel. Attend workshops of your choice from a selection of more than 20 handson activities and classes, and enjoy a lunch. The $18 fee covers the entire day of activities! Parking not included. In partnership with Monona Terrace, St. Mary's Golden Care, and YMCA of Dane County. Registration deadline is Friday, March 11. For more information visit www.madisonseniorcenter.org for the registration form or there are forms at the Stoughton center.
Home Energy Assistance
Energy Services, Inc. will hold office hours at the Stoughton Area Senior Center on the following Wednesdays: March 16 & 30, and April 13. Appointments must be scheduled by calling Energy Service Inc. at (608) 267-8601.
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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
Tai Chi -Beginners, $5/class Mon. & Thur. 9:00 AM
Chair Massage, $7/15-mins. This month: Mar. 2 & 16 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: Nutrition Month 3rd Thursday, 11:30 AM Ping Pong, Free Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM
Wii Bowling, Free Thursday. 12:30– 2PM Yoga for Over 50 Suggested donation $2-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, Covenant Lutheran Church Newly Added: Wed. 10:00 AM Fire Dept. training room
Classes & Skill Development Computer Assistance/Lessons Tues., 9:30 - 11:30 AM or by Appt. No registration needed. Free. Stop in with your computer questions. Handiwork, Free Mon., 1:30 - 3:30 PM Bring your current needlework project & join the conversation. Norwegian Language, Wed., 9:00 - 11:30 AM No registration needed.
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Painting Group, Free Thur., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Meets at Vennevoll Clubhouse Rosemaling Group, Free Wed., 9:15 AM Norwegian painting Wood Carving, Thur., 8:00 - 12:00 PM Wood Shop, Free Varied hours. Must take a safety course to use shop.
Social & Recreation Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Sponsor: Lioness Group Euchre, Free Every Monday 1:30 PM 4th Saturday 7:30 PM New players always welcome Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:15 PM Bring a $1 prize. Pool, Free Daily, during Center hours Scrabble, Free 1st Wednesday, 1:00 PM Sheepshead, Thurs. 2:30 PM Lessons available when called in advance. Ping Pong, Free Doubles: Wed. 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM
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March Highlights Movie Day
Friday, March 4, 1:00 PM Free Movie and Treat: $1.00 This month’s feature is Eat , Pray, Love. Newly divorced Elizabeth (Julia Roberts) travels around the world and discovers the true pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of prayer in India, and, finally and unexpectedly, the inner peace and balance of true love in Bali.
Fat Tuesday Meal
Join us for a special Fat Tuesday Meal on March 8. Call for your reservation by Noon Monday March 7.
Lunch Bunch
Friday, March 11th Come join us at Pizza Hut at 11:30 AM If attending, please call 873-8585 to make a reservation.
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.
St. Patrick’s Day Lunch and Entertainment
Join us on Thursday March 17th at Noon. We will be serving a corned beef meal. There will also be entertainment by the Blarney Boys. Please call 873-8585 for your reservation. Eirinn go Brach!
Music Appreciation Series: A LITTLE AT A TIME
Mondays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Stoughton Area Senior Center Instructor: John Beutel Music Appreciation Series are FREE, and anyone from the community who loves music and wants to learn more about music is invited to attend, though donations are accepted. The sessions are structured in such a way that you may attend one, two or any number of sessions depending on your interests. Please join us this month on…. March 14: How I Write Songs: Form, Harmony & Melody- Paul Otteson March 21: The Creation: An Oratorio by Franz Joseph Hayn March 28: The Members of the Heart Strings Program of the Madison Symphony Orchestra.
INDOOR WALKING OPPORTUNITY
Monday - Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 PM River Bluff School. Now until Mar. 11th Sponsored by the Stoughton Schools & the Stoughton Recreation Department. Questions? Call 877-5620.
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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities
MARCH 2011
* = Off Site Class
MONDAY
TUESDAY
Saturday Mornings Center Opened by Volunteers 9-11:30 am
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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4Veteran’s Assist.
7 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre
8 9-12 Woodshop 9-11 Computer Help 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 MS Support Group 2:00 AA Meeting
9 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 10:00 Yoga* 3:00 Ping Pong
10 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Painting* 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 12:30 Wii Bowling 2:00 Caregiver Grp. 2:30 Sheepshead
11Veteran’s Assist. Shop@ Super Wal-Mart Popcorn in AM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:30 Mayor Olson 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:30 Lunch Bunch
14 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Blood Pressure Readings 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre 7PM Music Appre.
15 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9-11 Computer Help 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing
16 Energy Asst. Day 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 10:00 Yoga* 1:00 Community Bingo 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong
17 St. Pat’s Lunch & Entertainment pg.13 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 12:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Low Vision Grp. 1:00 Adv Tai Chi 2:30 Sheepshead
18 Veteran’s Assist. Popcorn in AM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong
21 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 7 PM Music Appreciation pg. 13
22 Foot Care in AM Call for Appt. 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9-11 Computer Help 1:15 Over the Hill Bingo 2:00 AA Meeting
23 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 10:00 Yoga* 1:30 Parkinson Support Group 3:00 Ping Pong 6:30 AARP Class
24 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Painting* 12:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 2:30 Sheepshead
25Veteran’s Assist. Popcorn in AM Shop at South Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong
28 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre 7PM Music Appreciation
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Saturday Evening Cards Euchre Mar. 26 7:30pm
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New Library Books In 9-12 Woodshop 9-11 Computer Help 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 COA Meeting 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing
9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9-11 Computer Help 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing
8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 10:00 Yoga* pg.12 1:00 Scrabble 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong
Energy Asst. Day 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 10:00 Yoga* 3:00 Ping Pong
8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Painting* 12:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 2:30 Sheepshead
8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge Blood Pressure 12:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 2:30 Sheepshead
Popcorn in AM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie Eat ,Pray Love
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Stoughton Area Senior Center Menu
All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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Roast Pork Brown Gravy Rice Pilaf California Blend Veggies Pears Bread/Marg.
2 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Parmesan Cheese Green Beans Pineapple Garlic Bread Cake
3 Great Northern Minestrone Soup Crackers Ham & Cheese on Rye Apricots Cookie
4 Roasted Turkey Baked Sweet Potatoes/Marg. Spinach Fruit Cup Bread/Marg. Ice Cream Cup
7 Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Broccoli Spears Fresh Orange Bread/Marg. Cake
8 Sausage, Red Beans & Rice French Style Green Beans Ambrosia Salad Corn Bread/Marg. Coconut Cream Pie
9 Baked Fish w/Lemon Butter Tarter Sauce Augratin Potatoes Beets Fruit Cup Bread/Marg.
10 Beef Tips over Egg Noodles Carrots Banana Bread/Marg. Pie
11 Goulash Casserole Mixed Veggies Cinnamon Sliced Apples Bread/Marg.
14 Vegetable Lasagna Coleslaw Fruit Cocktail Garlic Bread Brownies
15 Cr. of Potato Soup Crackers Tuna Salad on Whole Wheat Bun Fruited Jell-O Cookie
16 Beef Stew Three Bean Salad Pineapple Biscuit/Marg. Cookie
17 Corn Beef , Boiled Potatoes, Cabbage & Carrots Cinnamon Sliced Apples Rye Bread/Marg. Shamrock Cookie
18 Meatloaf Baked Potatoes & Sour Cream Squash Peaches Bread/Marg.
21 Spaghetti & Meatballs Parmesan Cheese Peas Mandarin Oranges Garlic Bread
22 Swiss Steak Rice Beets Apricots Bread/ Marg.
23 Roasted Turkey Baked Sweet Potato/ Marg. Green Beans Pineapple Bread/Marg.
24 Broccoli Cheese Soup Crackers Egg Salad on Whole Wheat Bun Peach Cookie
25 Baked Chicken Baked Potato & Sour Cream Peas & Onions Pears Bread/Marg.
28 Lasagna Broccoli Spears Fruit Cup Pie Garlic Bread Parmesan Cheese
29 Chili Mac Chuck Wagon Corn Fresh Orange Corn Bread/Marg. Strawberry Ice Cream
30 Pork Cutlet & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Squash Banana Rye Bread/ Marg.
31 Roast Beef / Gravy Roasted Potatoes Roasted Vegetables Mandarin Oranges Bread/ Marg. Cookie
For all lunch reservations please call by noon the business day before. 873-8585
THURSDAY
MARCH 2011
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FRIDAY
Center Only:
SALAD OPTION
for Thursdays. Order your salad by noon the Wednesday before. 873-8585
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Yahara Senior News 248 West Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-8585 Fax # 608-873-8162
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.
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Albion & Dunkirk ........................................... 335-6677 Susan Brodd, Stoughton Area Senior Center Pleasant Springs & Rutland......................... 838-7117 Sara Sprang, McFarland Outreach Dunn & Christiana .......................................... 838-7117 Lori Anderson, 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 Larry Weiss—City Council Rep ....................... 873-0945 Open Position—Town of Albion