November 2011 Newsletter

November 2011,Vol.28 No.11 Mission Statement We are dedicated to the enrichment of the lives of older adults and their families by providing diverse programs, social services and volunteer opportunities.

In This Month’s Issue…

Services

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Case Manager Info

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Nutrition

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Community News

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Support Groups

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Commission On Aging

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Community News/Info

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Ongoing Events/Classes

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Monthly Events

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Activity Calendar

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Menu Calendar

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Veterans Day Special Musical Presentation by Fox Prairie Students and Meal Friday November 11 at 11:45 AM. Reservations Required by Noon November 8th Thank you to all our Veterans

Music Appreciation Series: A LITTLE AT A TIME Location: Stoughton Area Senior Center Instructor: John Beutel Mon. Nov. 1 6:30 PM Fox Prairie Elementary School Community Campfire, Sing a Long and Treats Tues. Nov. 8 3:00 PM Vocal Presentation with Kyla Betts Tues. Nov. 15 3:00 PM Ole Bull– Norwegian Musician and his influence of Norwegian culture This Music Appreciation Series is FREE, and anyone from the community who loves music and wants to learn more about music is invited to attend. The sessions are structured in such a way that you may attend one, two or any number of sessions depending on your interests. Come and join us.

Remember to turn your clocks back on Sunday November 6th 248 W. M AIN S T • S TOUGHTON W ISCONSIN 53589 • 608-873-8585 • w w w.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior

Services:

Stoughton Area Senior Center

Case Management Stoughton, Towns of Albion & Dunkirk The Case Management program links older adults with services available to help them remain as independent as possible in their homes and community. Our Senior Center’s case managers are devoted to coordinating, evaluating and advocating for such services to meet each individual’s needs and preferences.

Call 873-8585 to schedule an appointment.

If you live in Dunn, Pleasant Springs or Rutland case management services are provided by the McFarland Senior Outreach, (608) 838-7117.

Transportation: General Stoughton City Cab/Lift Equipped Van Contact: 873-7233 RSVP Driver Program Donation-based transportation for medical appointments; 48 hour notice recommended.

Contact: Richard Hoffman 873-6112 between the hours of 9AM and 4PM

Meal Site & Shopping Transit Solutions Inc./Lift Equipped Van Call 873-8585 to make a reservation: • Stoughton Area Senior Center Meal Site Ride to noon lunch, Monday - Friday Cost $.50 each way • Tuesday thru Friday Grocery Shopping Ride to Pick & Save/Walmart in Stoughton Time: 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM; Cost: $1.00/way • Mall Shopping, 2nd & 4th Fridays $1.50/way Trips rotate between various malls in Madison: See Activity Calendar for monthly locations.

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

Equipment Loan Closet Equipment such as wheelchairs, commodes, walkers and other items may be checked out on a short-term basis to those residing in our case management service area (Stoughton, Town of Albion and Town of Dunkirk). Call or stop in for details. Monetary donations accepted.

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Nutrition Programs Meals are served at the Center or delivered to homebound individuals every weekday. Please see page 5 for details on the nutrition meal site and home delivered meals service.

Veterans Assistance A representative is available on Fridays at the Stoughton Area Senior Center . Please call (608) 266-4158 to schedule an appointment.

Financial Education Counselor Individual appointments available Thursdays for anyone who has questions about basic money management issues. Free. Call Sue Taylor to schedule an appointment (608) 283-1259.

Blood Pressure Readings No appointments needed 2nd Monday of the month, 10:00 -11:00 AM Last Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM &1/2 hour before Bingo days

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

For Diabetic Foot Care Appointments: Call the Oregon Area Senior Center 835-5801.

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

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News: Case Management Services Not All Health Care Is Created Equal Printed with permission from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

The quality of health care professionals, services, facilities and plans can greatly impact a patient’s health. Medicare beneficiaries have choices when it comes to the quality of their providers. That’s why the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services just launched the Quality Care Finder designed to help beneficiaries and their caregivers find better health care options.

Patients and their caregivers can get started at: www.Medicare.gov/QualityCareFinder to find health care providers, facilities, health and drug plans, and equipment suppliers, and make “apples-to-apples” comparisons of their quality.

Available resources for consumers include: Hospital Compare: Compare Medicarecertified hospitals locally and throughout the country based on the quality of their care.

Nursing Home Compare: Find Medicarecertified nursing homes and the special services each nursing home offers, like dementia care, ventilators or rehabilitation. Then compare their star ratings and the quality of care they give.

Home Health Compare: Find Medicarecertified home health agencies based on services like skilled nursing care, physical therapy, speech therapy and home health aides. Then, compare each home health agency based on the quality of their care.

Medicare Plan Finder: Get detailed, personalized information about the cost and benefits of available Medicare health and drug plans, and compare the quality of the services they provide.

Dialysis Facility Compare: Find Medicarecertified dialysis facilities and their services. Then, compare each facility based on quality of care.

Physician Compare: Find doctors based on medical specialty, clinical training, foreign languages spoken, and more.

Check to see if a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as full payment.

Comparing Is Easy Go to Medicare.gov/QualityCareFinder or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to find and compare health care providers. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Consumer Alert The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently become aware of a website that has the appearance of being an official government website for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan.

This new website - http:// preexistingconditioninsuranceplan.com is not maintained by any government programs and consumers are strongly urged not to submit any personal information requested by this website under the assumption that it is a government website.

CMS is taking the appropriate steps to protect consumers from being misled.

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News: Case Management Services The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan made available through the Affordable Care Act makes health insurance available to people who have had a problem getting insurance due to a pre-existing condition.

The Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan:  Covers a broad range of health benefits, including primary and specialty care, hospital care, and prescription drugs.  Does not charge you a higher premium just because of your medical condition.  Does not base eligibility on income.

Individuals interested in the new federally backed pre-existing condition insurance program should visit: www.pcip.gov or call 866-717-5826.

FoodShare Program Changes Effective October 1, 2011 Beginning on October 1, the Foodshare program will have new income limits and allotments and the standard household deduction amounts will increase. The Maximum Excess Shelter deduction, for example, will increase to $444. This enables more people to qualify for food share at slightly higher food share benefits per month. For questions related to Food Share, please call your benefit specialist or local senior center. Please always feel free to see a Stoughton Senior Case Manager for more assistance about food share or call Second Harvest Food Bank Helpline at 1-877366-3635 for further information and assistance.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Donations for Case Management We are asking for donations to help offset the cost of Case Management services here at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. Our case managers help individuals and families with a variety of services including home services, food programs, loan closet, mental health services, Medicare and Medicare D questions, housing and financial assistance. If you or some one you care about has received help from our case managers please consider making a donation to the Senior Center on behalf of the case managers.

If you have further questions, please contact Cindy at 873-8585. Thank you.

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Starting in calendar year 2011, there will be a change in the dates of the Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans. The new dates for changing your Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plans will be October 15 – December 7, 2011 for plans to be effective January 1, 2012. You will not be able to change plans for the next year after December 7, therefore please plan accordingly. To find a new plan that will work for you, go to the Plan Finder on the Medicare website – www.medicare.gov.

If you have any questions, please call Beth (see pg.6 for picture) at the Stoughton Senior Center at 608-873-8585 or, if you have a case manager, feel free to call them to help you with any questions. We are happy to assist.

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Lisa’s Kitchen Corner Food Safety Food safety is very important for older adults because they are at increased risk of food borne illness. As we age, our immune systems become weaker. We have less stomach acid to control bacteria and our kidneys, which help filter bacteria from the blood, also weaken. Infections from food borne illness can be hard to treat and can recur in older adults.

In addition to following good food safety habits, there are certain foods that older adults should not eat:  Raw, rare or undercooked meats and poultry (rare hamburgers, carpaccio and beef or steak tartare)  Raw fish (including sushi, sashimi, ceviche and carpaccio)  Undercooked and raw shellfish (clams, oysters, mussels and scallops)  Refrigerated smoked seafood  Unpasteurized dairy products ("raw" milk and cheeses)  Some fresh soft cheeses (Brie, Camembert, blue-veined varieties and Mexican-style queso fresco) unless made with pasteurized milk  Raw or undercooked eggs (soft-cooked, runny or poached)  Raw sprouts (alfalfa, clover and radish)  Deli salads  Unpasteurized fruit and vegetable juices  Refrigerated pate or meat spreads.

Some ready-to-eat foods require reheating before use. These foods include hot dogs, luncheon and deli meats and fermented and dry sausages.

Throw away packaged items once the "use-by" date has passed.

If you think you have a food borne illness, contact your health-care provider.

Maple Pumpkin Muffins 2 c. all-purpose flour ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin ¾ cup evaporated milk ¼ cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons maple syrup, divided ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts 1package(3ounces)cream cheese, softened Topping: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts 2 teaspoons brown sugar In a large bowl, combine flour, ¾ c. brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Whisk the eggs, pumpkin, milk, oil and 1 tablespoon syrup; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in nuts.

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining brown sugar and syrup until smooth.

Gently stir into batter until mixture appears swirled.

Fill greased or paper lined muffin cups about ¾ full. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

NUTRITION PROGRAMS All meals are provided by Dane County. Consolidated Food Services. They are packaged, delivered and served by Senior Center volunteers.

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

Nutrition Site: The Senior Center serves lunch every weekday at 12:00 PM. Menu Pg.15 Home Delivered Meals: Meal delivery is available to homebound older adults in the Stoughton Area School District every weekday.

Cost of Meals 2011: Individuals 60 years or older pay by donation. The minimum suggested donation is $3.00/meal. Individuals under the age of 60 must pay the total cost of the meal.

Meal Site: $6.10 Delivered Meal: $6.35.

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Community News November is National Family Caregiver Month It is a time to thank, support, educate, and celebrate family caregivers! November is the nationally recognized family caregiver month that seeks to draw attention to the many challenges facing family caregivers, advocate for stronger public policy to address family care giving issues, and raise awareness about community programs that support family caregivers. For more information see page 7.

Computer “newbies” and experienced computer users are welcome to use our Senior Center Computer Lab and WiFi Internet. Please call 873-8585 to inquire about our private beginner computer classes. Come in or call on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, where you can ask your questions directly to a computer specialist.

Meet Beth ……

Beth Sager will be our new Social Work Intern this 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 from Nov. 14 to March 16th Monday-Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. It will be closed on 11/24, 11/25, 12/26, 1/2. For more details call the Stoughton High School Athletic Office at 877-5620.

Yes ...You Can Join Us! If you are 55 and older , feel free to join us anytime! There are no membership fees. You do not have to live in the city of Stoughton to participate in the activities or programs at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. There are residency requirements for certain services such as case management services, loan closet items, transportation and meals on wheels. We do ask that you sign up for our scan card for the center.

For additional information, please contact us.

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She is a student at University of Wisconsin -Madison. She lives on the East side of Madison with her fiancé, Dan, and her two cats. She does her studies in Social Work part-time at the UW with classes only on Saturdays. This allows her time to work her regular job, intern here, and plan her upcoming wedding. She will be married next May in Madison while she has a one week break from her classes! She enjoys gardening, baking, reading, documentaries, laughing, and rummaging through antique stores. Welcome!

Thanksgiving Day Meal and Volunteers We are once again partnering with Stoughton Hospital, On Track Communications and McGlynn Pharmacy in providing a noon meal for homebound individuals 60 years and over who live in the Stoughton school district. If you are home bound and are in need of a Thanksgiving Day meal with all the trimmings, please call the Stoughton Senior Center by November 18th.

Call 873-8585 to get a meal or to help deliver the meal.

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Adult Day Centers Stoughton has two adult day centers that are state licensed. This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to get needed respite while their loved ones spend time in a healthy, fun and safe environment. Call them for more information or a tour: Inspired Adult Day Center 120 Chalet Dr 608-873-7300 Senior Interaction Program (SIP) located at the MARC Center at 932 N. Page St. 608-873-5217

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

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

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

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

Hope Chest Breast Cancer Support

Volunteers Needed 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Contact: Earl German 246-7606 ext. 1182

Grief Support Groups Contact Hospice Care www.hospicecareinc.com Madison Office: 276-4660 Janesville Office: 755-1871

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

advocacy and support services including a 24/7 Helpline.

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

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

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Thank you……...

Making A Difference Donations

The following people and groups have made recent monetary donations to the Stoughton Area Senior Center. These donations are vital to the operations of the Senior 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.

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Cindy McGlynn Director

Remembrance Donations Given By:       

Dale & Doris Barnes OAPSE Local 549 Sandy Vike Robert Halverson Benjamin & Carol Moore Muriel Hildebrandt Luann & John Alme

First Presbyterian Church-Oregon Ahn Family Trust Robert Halverson Jill Castillo/ Yoga Group Vern & Evelyn Kahl Eleanor Doering Gerard M. Healy Irmgard Nissler Katherine Christenson David Jones Gerald Olson Barb Hvam Lorein Reynolds

News: COA & Community Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for October 5, 2011      

Possible reductions at Senior Center with 2012 budget.

Assistant director hiring put on hold until after budget is finalized, reductions to position are possible.

Fund raising letter will be going out at the end of November to help realize goal for 2011 of $30,000.

Committees will resume meeting schedules now that Cindy is back.

Help needed on Fund Raising Committee Commission discussed ways to assist older adults obtain voter identification. RSVP Driver Escort program has stated they will be able to give rides to the DMV. Full meeting minutes at: http://stoughtoncitydocs.com/commission-onaging/ Next meeting- 10:00 a.m. November 1, 2011 Senior Center, Stoughton Room

A Message From Our Director November is the month in which we give thanks.

Even though we find things that could be better, or could have happened differently, we are still able to find things that are good and that we are thankful for.

The economic climate is one that we wish could be different, but the Senior Center is thankful for all of the support we receive from volunteers and donors. Our fund raising goal for 2011 is $29,500. We are well on our way to that goal, but need some help in finishing that by the end of December. We will be sending a donation letter out to all community members at the end of November. We appreciate any donations that can be sent to support the Senior Center.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss fund raising for the Senior Center, please contact me here at the Center.

Cindy McGlynn

Holiday Shopping

Home Energy Assistance You will need to schedule an appointment with Energy Services, Inc. at (608) 267-8601.

They will hold office hours at the Stoughton Area Senior Center on the following Wednesdays: Nov. 16, Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 1, Mar. 14 & 28.

Remember the Senior Center Woodshop when you are planning your holiday shopping.

The woodshop has a display of hand made items on the main floor, as well as a catalog of items that that can be specially made for you. Stop in soon to check out the one of a kind selection of gifts.

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Senior Center: Ongoing Programs Please see the Activity Calendar on page 14 for exact dates and times of the following programs.

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

Fitness & Wellness Chair Exercise, $2/class Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 AM

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

Chair Massage, $7/15-mins.

This month: Nov. 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: Prepare for Winter 3rd Thursday, 11:30 AM Ping Pong, Free Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

Wii Bowling, Free Thursday. 12:45– 2PM Yoga for Over 50 Suggested donation $2-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, Covenant Lutheran Church and Wed. 9:00 AM Fire Dept. training room

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

Free. Stop in with your computer questions.

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

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

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

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

Pool, Free Daily, during Center hours

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

Scrabble, Free 1st Wednesday, 1:00 PM

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

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

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

Ping Pong, Free Doubles: Wed. 3:00 PM

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November Highlights COME PLAY BUNCO

Movie Day

Madea’s Big Happy Family PG-13 Friday, November 4, 1:00 PM Free Movie Treat: $1.00 Madea, a wise-cracking, take-no-prisoners grandma, jumps into action when her niece receives distressing news about her health.

It's up to Madea, with the help of the equally rambunctious Aunt Bam, to gather the clan together and make things right the only way she knows how: with a lot of tough love, laughter, and the revelation of a long-buried family secret.

The Norwegian Language Class is looking for more members. The class meets on Wed. mornings from 9:00AM to 11:00AM. Cost is $10 per class, paid directly to the teacher.

Komm til vår klasse.

Lunch Bunch Group Friday, November 11 at 11:30 AM at Toby’s in McFarland.

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

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

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

Join Ruby and Mary Tuesday Nov. 1 at 1:00 PM $1.00 donation.

If you don’t know the game, we can teach you. A very fun and easy game to play. We play the first Tuesday of every month. Bunco!!

Veteran’s Day Meal

Friday November 11th 11:45 AM Reservations Needed

by Noon Tuesday November 8th Fox Prairie School will present a special musical arrangement for the Veteran’s at 11:45 AM. The meal is free for Veterans. Thank you to the Vet’s for their dedicated service.

Christmas Floral Class Are you interested in taking a 3 session floral design class at the Senior Center? Cost would be $15.00 for the class and flowers.

The class will be meeting Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 pm. Nov. 1, 8 and 15. There would be a few props that the student would need to supply. If you are interested in this fun class or have questions, call Kate at 608-209-3703.

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities

* = Off Site Class

MONDAY

NOVEMBER 2011

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 COA Meeting 1:00 Bunco 1:00 Floral Class 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing 6:30 pm Music Appr

2 Library Books In 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 1:00 Scrabble 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong

3 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 12:45 Wii Bowling 1:30 Sheepshead

4 Veteran’s Assist.

Popcorn in AM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie Madea’s Big Happy Family

7 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre/Cribbage

8 Election Day 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 10:00 MS Support Group 1:00 Floral Class 2:00 AA Meeting 3:00 Music Appre.

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

10 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 12:45 Wii Bowling 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead 2:00 Caregiver Support Group

11 11:45 Veteran’s Day Luncheon Shop at South Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:30 Coffee/Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:30 Lunch Bunch Toby’s/McFarland

14 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Blood Press.Ck. 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre/Cribbage

15 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 1:00 Floral Class 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing 3:00 Music Appre.

16 Energy Assistance 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian 9:00 Yoga* 1:00 Bingo 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong

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

18 Veteran’s Assist.

Popcorn in AM Shop at West Town 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/Cribbage

22 Foot Care in AM 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 1:15 Over the Hill Bingo 2:00 AA Meeting

23 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 3:00 Ping Pong

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28 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre/Cribbage

29 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

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

Center Opened

By Volunteers 9am to 11:30am

Saturday Mornings Center Opened

by Volunteers 9-11:30 am

Saturday Evening Cards Euchre Nov. 26 7:30pm

Stoughton Area Senior Center Menu

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

NOVEMBER 2011

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

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1 Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes/ Gravy Squash Fruit Cup Multi. Grain Bread Margarine

2 Roasted Turkey Baked Sweet Potatoes/Marg.

Mixed Veggies Apricots W/W Bread/Marg.

Cake

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

4 Pepper Steak/Onions Rice Sugar Snap Peas Peach Slices Multi Grain Bread Marg.

7 Chili Mac Chuck Wagon Corn Fruit Cocktail Corn Bread Margarine Strawberry Ice Cream

8 Lasagna Broccoli Spears Mandarin Oranges Garlic Bread Pie

9 Meatloaf/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Spinach Banana W/W Bread/Marg.

10 Cr of Potato Soup Crackers Ham & Cheese on Rye Apple Juice Cookie

11 Veteran’s Meal Chicken Cordon Blue Herb Roasted Potatoes Green Bean Casser.

Fruit Cocktail Dinner Roll/Marg.

Pumpkin Pie/Topping

14 Roast Beef/Gravy Mashed Potatoes Roasted Vegetables Pineapple Multi Grain Bread Marg.

15 Cheesy Baked Fish Tarter Sauce Scalloped Potatoes California Mix Peach Halves W/W Dinner Roll Marg.

16 Beef Stew Green Beans Fresh Orange Biscuit/Marg.

Cookie

17 Pork Cutlet/Gravy Baked Potato & Sour Cream Peas & Onions Jell-O & Pear Rye Bread/Marg.

18 Roasted Turkey Stuffing & Gravy Glazed Baby Carrots Fresh Fruit Cup Dinner Roll Pecan Pie/Topping

21 Hamburger/Bun Ketchup/Mustard German Potato Salad Corn Banana Cookie

22 Salisbury Steak/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Beets Pineapple W/W Bread Marg.

23 Cranberry Glazed Chicken Roasted Potatoes Vegetable Medley Apple Juice Pumpkin Bar

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28 Sliced Turkey Ham Scalloped Potatoes Squash Chunky Applesauce Rye Bread/ Marg.

Dessert

29 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Green Beans Pear Slices Garlic Bread Parmesan Cheese

30 Stuffed Green Pepper Soup/ Crackers Tuna Salad on Small Croissant Apricots Cookie

Staff Holiday

Staff Holiday No Meals

Center Only: SALAD OPTION

for Thursdays.

Order your salad meal by noon the Wednesday before.

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

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

If you wish to have this newsletter mailed to you, the cost is currently $6.00 per year. Call 873-8585.

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

Township Case Managers

Albion & Dunkirk .......................................... 335-6677 Susan Brodd, Stoughton Area Senior Center Pleasant Springs & Rutland .........................838-7117 Sara Sprang, McFarland Outreach Dunn & Christiana...........................................838-7117 Lori Andersen, McFarland Outreach Appointments made for home visits, or at Stoughton and McFarland Outreach offices.

Commission On Aging All Meetings Are Open To Public

David Bacon—Town of Pl. Springs.....................877-9777 Edna Cloutier—City of Stoughton ...................873-3809 Kay Davis—City of Stoughton ...........................873-4886 Carol Heidenway—Town of Dunn ..................835-5472 Kelli Krcma—City of Stoughton .......................877-0070 Don Mix—City of Stoughton ............................. 873-3637 Mary Onsager—School District Rep................873-3999 Jeanne Schwass-Long—Town of Dunkirk ........873-9227 David Sharpe—City of Stoughton.....................877-8724 Charlotte Snow—City of Stoughton.................205-1281 Betty Thompson—Town of Rutland................ 835-5145 Open Position—City Council Rep.....................................

Open Position—Town of Albion