November 2013 newsletter

November 2013,Vol.30 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.

Giving Thanks For All the Support We Receive Throughout the year we receive support from participants, businesses, and community members to assist with our mission of providing quality programs and services to the older adults of our Stoughton community. That support comes in the form of volunteering, sponsorship of programs, and donations. All are vital to our success.

We are in need of donations still to complete our fund raising goal of $29,500 for 2013. If you are able, please consider making a donation to the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

All donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductable.

We wish you & your families a Happy Thanksgiving!

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 12 Monthly Highlights

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Activity Calendar

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Menu Calendar

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Veterans Day Appreciation Monday, November 11, 11:45 AM Veteran’s Day lunch and musical tribute with Paul Otteson and the Fox Prairie Elementary children. Reservations required by noon November 10th. Space is limited.

Circle of Care –Caregiver Open House Monday, November 18, 5:30-7:30 PM Whether you care for a loved one where you live or who lives many miles away, or if your caregiving has ended but you would like to provide encouragement to others–this event is for you!

Light meal, area resources, door prizes & for stress-management with Anne Adametz. Details on page 3.

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Services:

Stoughton Area Senior Center

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

Call 873-8585 to schedule an appointment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Foot Care Clinic Offered third full week of the month Monday, 12:30 - 3:30 PM Tuesday, 8:30 AM -11:30 AM Call 873-8585 for an appointment. Cost $20.

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

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

For further assistance, please call the Senior Center (608) 873-8585

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News: Case Management Services Circle of Care: Caregiver Open House Monday, November 18, 5:30 -7:30PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Do you help your parents clean the house?

Assist your spouse with personal care?

Prepare meals for a neighbor?

Take someone grocery shopping?

Help your older brother with bill paying?

Manage medical appointments for someone?

If so, you are a caregiver.

Care giving can be a balancing act, especially if you’re employed, have other responsibilities or have health problems of your own. You can be a family caregiver without even realizing it. You might not even think about what you do. But care giving is vitally important, and support is available.

On November 18, enjoy a light meal, learn about supportive resources to assist your loved one, as well as techniques to relax and take care of yourself, and enter to win a door prize.

Anne Adametz, yoga instructor and Stoughton Hospital’s Acupuncturist will speak on managing stress. Senior Center Case Managers will be available to answer questions regarding services to assist with your caregiver needs.

Respite will be provided by Trusted Hands.

Pre-registration is required, 873-8585. If you need respite care to be able to attend, please make your request when registering.

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

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

What Seniors Need to Know: Affordable Care Act’s Individual Mandate On August 27, 2013, the Obama administration released its final details on the individual mandate required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But what is the individual mandate and how does this rule affect most people? This article will answer these questions as well as others about the individual mandate.

What is the individual mandate? The ACA’s individual mandate requires that all individuals, unless they qualify for an exception to the mandate or otherwise have the minimum essential coverage through a qualifying health insurance plan, acquire health insurance by January 1, 2014, or will pay a penalty.

Why is the individual mandate needed for the ACA to work? Key provisions within the ACA include no lifetime limits, no annual limits, and no denial of coverage because of a preexisting condition. Providing health insurance to those with significant health needs, who would have been denied coverage pre-ACA, is costly. For these individuals to have health insurance, as well as all others, the participant pool must be large enough for the premium payments to offset the medical costs of those with higher needs in the pool. To offset these costs, all individuals are required to participate. Essentially, because of the higher participation, the risk is shared and the overall costs are to be kept to a minimum. Then overall coverage may increase.

What types of insurance qualify as minimum essential coverage? Those with minimum essential coverage are not required to purchase health insurance through the Marketplace.

On the next page is a list of the most common types of minimum essential coverage.

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News: Case Management Services Medicaid: Those individuals who will be on Medicaid as of January 1, 2014, are not required to enter the Marketplace. Note: Non-pregnant, nondisabled adults with incomes less than 100% of FPL will qualify for BadgerCare as of January 1. Wait-lists have been eliminated.

Medicare: There is no change to the eligibility rules for those on Medicare. If an individual is currently on Medicare, he or she is not required to enter into the health insurance Marketplace and can stay on Medicare. In fact, an individual who is on Medicare will not qualify for the costsharing subsidies and/or premium tax credits if he or she purchases health insurance through the Marketplace.

Employer-provided coverage: Generally, those who have affordable health insurance with sufficient coverage through their employer may continue to do so. While individuals may choose to enter the Marketplace, they should review whether they are eligible for the premium tax credits or cost-sharing subsidies if they purchase health insurance through the Marketplace.

Tricare and the health care program for veterans: Those enrolled in Tricare or veterans health care program are considered to have sufficient health insurance under the ACA. Insurance approved by the state and purchased on the private market: Individuals who purchase appropriate private health insurance do not need to enter the Marketplace.

If a person is not currently insured, are there any exceptions to the individual mandate that may affect their requirement to obtain health insurance?

Yes, the nine exceptions to the imandate are:  Individuals who cannot afford coverage (because all options exceed 8% of their household income)  Taxpayers with incomes below the filing threshold.

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Members of a federally-recognized Indian tribe Hardship Individuals who experience short coverage gaps (of less than three months) Religious conscience Members of a health care sharing ministry People who are incarcerated Individuals who are not lawfully present

People who believe they may qualify for an exemption should investigate the process for obtaining the exemption before deciding not to purchase health insurance. Different exemptions are given by different types of governmental entities at different times. For example, the religious conscience exemption may only be granted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Marketplace.

Exemptions for individuals who are not lawfully present, taxpayers who have household incomes under the filing threshold, individuals who cannot afford coverage, and individuals who have a short coverage gap, must obtain the exemption through the IRS as part of the filing process. Three exemptions —for members of a health caresharing ministry, individuals who are incarcerated, and members of Indian tribes — may choose to obtain the exemption though the Marketplace or through the tax filing process.

The hardship exemption is granted on a case-bycase basis and either through the Marketplace or when taxes are filed. Some exemptions are also required to be recertified each year while others are continuous.

See these websites for more information: IRS: www.irs.gov/uac/Affordable-Care-ActProvisions-Home Kaiser Health News: www.kaiserhealthnews.org Federal Register: www.federalregister.gov

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Lisa’s

Kitchen Corner Not All Yogurt is Created Equal...

There are hundreds of different flavors and brands of yogurt lining the shelves of your local dairy case. Whether fruit flavored or plain, or made with whole, low-fat or non-fat milk, yogurt is high in calcium and protein and provides our bodies with "good" bacteria. But not all yogurt is created equal. When shopping for yogurt:  Choose plain, low-fat varieties.  Look for yogurts that are fortified with vitamin D, especially if you don’t enjoy drinking milk.

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Always check the carton size and the Nutrition Facts. A four- or six-ounce carton of yogurt is not an equal swap for eight ounces of milk.

Look for the “Live and Active Cultures” seal on the label for potential immune-boosting benefits.

A label that reads "made with active cultures" doesn't mean the cultures are live; they could have been destroyed from heat during processing.

Consider yogurts with other enhanced nutrition such as DHA. DHA is one of the major building blocks of the brain, the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is critical for optimal brain health and function at all ages of life.

Always read the label’s claim, Nutrition Facts, and ingredient list to learn more.

Recipe of the Month: Quinoa Pilaf with Cranberries and Almonds From Whole Foods Market

Quinoa (keen-wah) is naturally wheat and gluten free, and is a good source of complete protein for vegans and vegetarians.

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 small red onion-chopped 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth ½ teaspoon salt 2/3 cup dried cranberries 2/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted Heat oil in a medium pot over high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until just softened, 2-3 minutes.

Add quinoa and toast, stirring constantly for 1 minute.

Stir in broth and salt and bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in cranberries, cover again and continue to cook until liquid is completely absorbed and quinoa is tender, 8-10 minutes more. Toss with almonds and serve.

Nutrition Program Information: All meals are provided by Dane County through Consolidated Food Services.

They are packaged, delivered and served

by Senior Center volunteers. If you are a vegetarian or have special dietary needs, please call and talk with Lisa regarding your meal options.

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

Home Delivered Meals: Meal delivery is available to homebound older adults in the Stoughton Area School District every weekday.

Cost of Meals: Individuals 60 years or older pay by donation. Individuals under the age of 60 must pay the total cost . Meal Site: $7.50 Delivered Meal: $7.75.

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

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Community & Center News Welcome Back…

Music Appreciation Series

AARP Driver Safety Class

Stoughton Area Senior Center Instructor: John Beutel All Welcome

The AARP Driver Safety is intended to provide all drivers, especially those age 50 and older, with a classroom and online course that helps them improve their driving skills, drive crash-free, sustain mobility and maintain independence!

Mondays at 3:00 PM on: Nov. 4 Viva Italia!  Nov. 11– MSO Program  Nov.18- Buxtehude and Bach  Nov. 25– Great Advent & Christmas Masterpieces 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.

Grief During the Holidays Maybe it’s the first Christmas since a parent, spouse or other loved one passed away. Or perhaps you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic illness, and your future is uncertain. Whatever the loss, the holidays can be painful, stressful or lonely. Know that you aren’t alone.

Join us to learn about helpful ways to cope.

Help is available for you.

Agrace Hospice will hold two sessions at the Stoughton Senior Center: November 13th at 1:00 PM December 5th at 6:30 PM

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

They hold office hours at the Stoughton Area Senior Center on the following Wednesdays: November 20, 27 and January 15, 29.

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At: Stoughton Area Senior Center Date: Thursday November 14th Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM You are welcome to bring a sack lunch Registration is required. Open to All Call now: 873-8585 The cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members. Pay by check or cash the day of the class. Participation may earn you an insurance discount, check with your insurance carrier.

Community Indoor “Campfire” and Sing-A-Long

November 6th at 6:30 pm Join Paul Otteson, the Music Director from Fox Prairie School, for this fun filled community event. Students will lead traditional folk songs, teaching everyone in attendance a simple refrain. Students will sing the verses and everyone will sing the refrain! Treats to be enjoyed after the sing-a-long. Open to all!

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NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS Maintaining Brain Health Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1:00pm Stoughton Senior Center Joy Schmidt from the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin will present on ways to help keep your brain healthy and stimulated.

Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Thursday, Nov. 7, 12:00pm Stoughton Senior Center National Parkinson Foundation will explore the roles of caregivers and how caregivers can focus on taking care of themselves.

Please call 873-8585 to register for this important webinar (to be shown at the Senior Center) for caregivers, patients and their families and friends.

Dealing with Grief During the Holidays Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1:00pm Stoughton Senior Center See Page 6

Circle of Care: Caregiver Open House Monday, November 18 5:30—7:30 PM Stoughton Senior Center See page 3 for details.

Area Support Groups Caregiver Group

Parkinson Group

Taking a break in November.

Please come to the Caregiver Open House on Nov. 18.

See page 3 for details.

Meets quarterly.

Call Hollee at 873-8585

Diabetic Support Group 2nd Monday 6 p.m. in the Stoughton Hospital Board Room. Contact Deb at 608-6286500 for more information

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

Contact: Ethel Dunn, 238-8751

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

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

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

Contact: Earl German 246-7606 ext. 1182

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

A grief support group meets at the Stoughton Senior Center, on the 3rd Tuesday at 3:00PM

advocacy and support services including a 24/7 Helpline.

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

Hope Chest Breast Cancer Support

Dementia Support Group

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

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

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

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FoodShare gives you monthly deposits to put toward food purchases, freeing up money for bills, medications and other necessities. You, or someone you care about, may be eligible. For information or to make an appointment, call the Food Share Helpline: Toll Free (855)366-3635.

Coming In December…..  Origami Ornament-Making Class –Dec. 4  Madrigal Dinner –Tuesday Dec. 10 Center Closed: Dec. 24 & 25, and Jan. 1, 2014

News: COA & Community Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for October 1, 2013

 Welcomed Ross Urven as COA’s new City Council representative.  Announced Edna Cloutier’s resignation from COA. We will miss her and wish her well.  Cindy is working on some grant-funded projects for new river rock and new flooring inside.  We hope to find someone interested in teaching a Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop.

City’s Budgeting for Outcomes:  The City held a listening session where citizens had the opportunity to learn about an provide feedback on the current BFO rankings.  Mayor Olson will be presenting her budget proposal to City Council on October 3.

Accreditation: We are now nationally accredited through the National Institute of Senior Centers!

Syttende Mai News:  Stoughton Chamber of Commerce will not be using the Senior Center for their headquarters.  Discussion over whether or not the Center will be open, and how to fundraise this year Legislative Update:  Sign-up for Medicare Part D is Oct. 15-Dec. 7.

Our staff and trained volunteers are available to help; process takes about 2 hours online.  Laws have changed for spousal impoverishment; the State has more power to recoup costs from existing spouses.

Committee Reports:  Evaluation reviewed I & A & caregiver surveys.  Public Relations needs a community member.

If you know someone with knowledge of marketing or community groups check with Cindy.  Program continues to discuss new class ideas.

Next meeting: 11:00 p.m. November 5, 2013 Stoughton Area Senior Center, Stoughton Room

Exploring World Culture: Nigeria Tuesday, November 19th 11:00 AM-Noon Stoughton Senior Center Join us for our monthly presentation about cultures from around the world, given by individuals from those cultures who are current employees of Cummins, Inc. here in Stoughton.

Diversity is a priority at Cummins, and the company has locations in over 50 countries.

Presentation open to all. NOTE THE TIME CHANGE—11:00 AM.

Thanksgiving Day Meal 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 22nd.

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Theatre Trip-Fireside Christmas November 14th We will be joining the Belleville Senior Center in traveling to the Fireside Theatre to see this holiday performance. The bus will pick us up at 9:30 AM at the Stoughton Senior Center.

Coffee with the High School Coaches Thursday November 21 at 10:00 AM Come and learn about the athletic programs at the Stoughton Area School District from our coaches.

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

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

Fitness & Wellness Chair Exercise, $2/class Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 AM Chair Massage, Tuesdays $10/15-mins This month: Tues. Nov. 5 &19 Call to schedule appointment.

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

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

Classes & Skill Development Computer/Tech Help Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 AM or by appointment, morning or afternoon. Come with your computer or tech questions. We have 4 computers, 3 iPads & WiFi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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November Highlights Monday Night Football and Chili

Monday, November 4th

7:00 PM

Come watch the Packers vs.

Bears on our big screen and enjoy a chili dinner made by our Fire Chief Marty Lamers. The Senior Center opens at 7:00 PM with game time at 7:40 PM. Come for part of the game, or stay til the end. Donations will be taken to cover the cost of the chili.

So get on your green and gold and join us!

Free Movie: MUD Rated PG-13 Friday November 1 1:00 PM Mud is a drama about two boys who come across a mysterious drifter full of stories about love and murder and trying to leave it all behind. Everything glides along smoothly, then suddenly all the tension building below the surface erupts.

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

Lunch Time Laughs First Wednesday of each month at Noon.

Come share some laughs over the lunch hour as we view some favorite classic comedies.

Reservations 873-8585.

Lunch Bunch Group BUNCO Tues. Nov. 5 1:00 PM $1.00 New players welcome! Join the fun!

Friday, Nov. 8th at 11:30 AM Pizza Hut in Stoughton Bring a friend or come alone and meet new friends. Call center for your reservation

Veteran’s Day Musical Tribute and Luncheon Monday November 11th at 11:45 Reservations by noon Friday Nov. 8th 873-8585

Over the Hill Bingo Tues. Nov. 26 at 1:00 PM Bring a “White Elephant” gift to play.

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities MONDAY

TUESDAY

Music Appreciation on Mondays at 3:00 PM See Page 6

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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

Turn your clocks back on Sunday November 3

November 2013 FRIDAY 1 Veteran’s Assist.

8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Movie pg.13

4 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Beg Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong 7PM Packers & Chili

5 9:00 Computer/Tech 11:00 COA Meeting Noon Chair Massage 1:00 Bunco 2:00 AA Meeting 3:00 Stepping On Class

6 8:00 Chair Stretch 8:30 Walking 9 Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling Noon Lunch/Laughs 1 Brain Health Pres.

3:00 Ping Pong 6:30 Music Page 6

7 8:00Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge Noon-Webinar pg.7 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Mex Train 1:30 Sheepshead

8 Veteran’s Assist.

Shop at Hilldale 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Zumba 9:30 Coffee/Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:30 Lunch Bunch 1:00 PD Exercise

11 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10 Blood Pressure Ck 10:30 Beg Tai Chi 11:45 Veteran’s Day Event & Lunch 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

12 9:00 Computer/Tech 10:00 MS Support 2:00 AA Meeting 3:00 Stepping On Class

13 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Holiday Grief Presentation Pg.6 & 7 3:00 Ping Pong

14 Fireside Trip 8 Woodcarving 9 AARP Driver Class 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 11:30 UW Food Prog 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Mex Train 1:30 Sheepshead

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

18 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Beg Tai Chi Foot Care in PM 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong 5:30 Caregiver Event

19 Foot Care in AM 9:00 Computer/Tech Noon Chair Massage 11:00 Cummins Presentation: Nigeria 2:00 AA Meeting 3:00 Grief Support 3:00 Stepping On

20 Energy Assistance 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 NorwegianClass 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Ping Pong

21 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 10-1Blood Press. Ck 10 SHS Coaches 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Mex Train 1:00 Low Vision Grp 1:30 Sheepshead

22 Shop at West Town Veteran’s Assist 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong

25 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Beg Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

26 9:00 Computer/Tech 1:00 Over the Hill Bingo 2:00 AA Meeting

27 Energy Assistance 8:00 Chair Stretch 9 Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling 10:30 Euchre 3:00 Ping Pong

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29 Staff Holiday Center Closed

Center Opened

by Volunteers Today 9AM to 11AM

Stoughton Area Senior Center

November 2013 Menu

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Various salads available on Thursdays at the Center.

Call for salad information at 873-8585

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

873-8585

FRIDAY 1 Mac N Cheese Green Beans Applesauce Multi Gr Bread Margarine Cookie

4 Swiss Steak Rice Broccoli Flowerets Wh Wh Bread/Marg.

Cookie

5 Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Spinach Banana Multi Gr Bread/Marg.

6 Cr Potato Soup Crackers Turkey Ham & Swiss w/cheese on Rye Mayo Pkt. Apple Juice Chocolate Cake

7 Meatballs N Gravy Egg Noodles Carrots Pineapple Wh Wh Bread Margarine

8 Baked Fish Tartar Sauce Rice Pilaf/Butter California Mix Peaches Multi Gr Bread Marg.

11 Chicken Cordon Blue Roasted Herb Potatoes Green Bean Casser.

Dinner Roll/Marg.

Pumpkin Pie & Whipped Topping

12 Chili Mac w/ Corn Corn Bread Margarine Jell-O & Fruit Cocktail

13 Cheeseburger/Bun Onion Slice Ketchup/Mustard Vegetable Blend Banana Cookie

14 Salisbury Steak & Gravy Rice Corn Apple Juice Multi Gr Bread Margarine

15 Roasted Turkey Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Brussel Sprouts w/ Bacon Fresh Fruit Dinner Roll Pecan Pie

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

19 Sliced Turkey Ham Scalloped Potatoes Squash Fruit Cup Rye Bread/ Marg.

Pudding

20 Cheesy Spaghetti Casserole Green Beans Peach Slices Garlic Bread

21 Tatar Tot Casserole Chuck Wagon Corn Pear Half Corn Bread Marg.

Cookie

22 Baked Chicken Stuffing & Gravy Glazed Baby Carrots Peaches Pumpkin Bar

25 Polish Sausage Baked Beans Carrot Coins Applesauce Wh Wh Bread Marg.

26 Tomato Barley Soup & Crackers Sliced turkey & Cheese on Rye w/ Lettuce & Tomato Mayo Pkt. Cookie

27 28 Meatloaf Center Closed Baked Potato & Sour No Meals Cream Spinach Fruit Cocktail Wh Wh Bread/Marg.

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

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

If you wish to have this newsletter mailed to you, the cost is $8.00 per year.

Call 873-8585.

Senior Center Staff Cindy McGlynn—Director Hollee Camacho—Assistant Director (M-Th) Jean Truss—Case Manager Kelly Janda—Case Manager JoAnn Seymour—Case Manager (M-W) Lisa Hanson—Nutrition Coordinator Kristin Ott—Receptionist (M-TH ) Teressa Pellett—Volunteer/Program Coordinator (Hours Vary)

Township Case Managers Albion & Dunkirk Cell Number 608-335-6677 Becky Kelly M & TH at Stoughton Senior Center Pleasant Springs & Rutland ......................... 838-7117 Sara Sprang, McFarland Outreach/Senior Center Dunn & Christiana .......................................... 838-7117 Lori Andersen, McFarland Outreach/Senior Center Appointments made for home visits, or at Stoughton and McFarland Outreach offices.

Be Counted !!

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

Commission On Aging All Meetings Are Open To Public David Bacon—Town of Pl. Springs .....................877-9777 Open—City of Stoughton .....................................................

Kay Davis—City of Stoughton ........................... 873-4886 Carol Heidenway—Town of Dunn .................. 835-5472 Ralph Baumbach—City of Stoughton……………..873-6235 Don Mix—City of Stoughton ............................. 873-3637 Mary Onsager—School District Rep ................ 873-3999 Jeanne Schwass-Long—Town of Dunkirk ........ 873-9227 David Sharpe—City of Stoughton ..................... 877-8724 Charlotte Snow—City of Stoughton ................. 205-1281 Betty Thompson—Town of Rutland................ 835-5145 Ross Urven—City Council Rep ......................... 873-6677 Ron Jensen—Town of Albion………………….…………..228-5963