October 2011 Newsletter

October 2011,Vol.28 No.9 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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Flu Shot Clinic and Health Screenings Friday October 7, 2011 8:30 am to 11:30 am Stoughton Area Senior Center Bring identification and your Medicare Card if you have one. Questions call 873-8585

Reduce Your Fall Risk with Stepping On Class Afraid of falling? Reduce your falls risk by registering for “Stepping On,” an evidence based 7-week, 2-hour/class series for older adults on Fridays starting October 7 and runs through November 18, 9:00-11:00am at the Stoughton EMS Training Room at 516 S. 4th St. In a 2004 study, seniors who completed “Stepping On” experienced a 31% reduction in falls. Led by trained medical professionals, you will examine medications, home safety, balance, vision and more.

Learn simple and fun balance and strength training exercises.

The program builds confidence, reduces falls, and prevents hospital stays. Total cost is $35.00/person for instruction, materials, snacks.

Call 873-8585 to register; space is limited.

This class will be offered at the Stoughton Area Senior Center October 25, 2011 See page 6 for more information

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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 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 A Reminder About Medicare Coverage of Flu Vaccines Medicare Part B covers 100 percent of the cost of a flu shot once every flu season with no Part B deductible required. This is true for both Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans (private health plans).

Original Medicare will pay for the flu shot no matter where you get it, as long as the health care provider is enrolled in Medicare. You will pay no copay or deductible if you see a doctor or other health care provider who takes assignment. Providers who take assignment cannot charge you more than the Medicare approved amount. If you receive your Medicare benefits from a private plan, the plan cannot require that you get a referral for the vaccine, but it can require that you use providers in the plan's network. You should call your plan to find out what rules apply.

The flu season usually runs from November through April. Therefore, Medicare may cover a flu shot twice in one calendar year. For example, if you get a shot in January 2011 for the 2010/2011 flu season, you could get another shot in October 2011 for the 2011/2012 flu season.

What is Influenza (the flu)?

Influenza (flu) is a serious disease of the nose, throat, and lungs. It can make you sick for a week or longer with coughing, fever, aching, and more. It can lead to pneumonia and make already existing health problems such as diabetes, asthma, and heart disease worse.

Why Should I Get a Flu Shot?

Each year in the US about 36,000 people die from flu-related causes. Getting a flu shot is the BEST way to protect yourself from the flu.

Who Should Get a Flu Shot?

Everyone who is 6 months or older can benefit from the protection of a flu shot.

How Does the Flu Shot Work?

The flu shot helps your body fight viruses that cause the flu. It does this by teaching your immune system to recognize flu viruses, so that it is “primed” or ready, to fight the disease if you are exposed to it.

How Well Does the Flu Shot Work?

Most of the time, the flu shot will prevent the flu. In scientific studies, the effectiveness of the flu shot has ranged from 70% to 90% in healthy people younger than age 65 when there is a good match between circulating viruses and those in the vaccine. The vaccine may be less effective in older people or people with weakend immune systems. However, these people still benefit from getting the vaccine because it helps prevents severe illness, hospitalization and death from the flu.

What Are the Side Effects of the Flu Shot?

The most common side effects are soreness or redness where the shot was given. These symptoms go away in a few days. Other side effects such as fever or aches are extremely rare. In clinical trials, fever or aches are extremely rare. In clinical trials, there was no difference in side effects between people who got the vaccine and people who got a placebo (“sugar pill”). The risk of severe allergic reaction is less than 1 in 4 million.

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News: Case Management Services Can the Flu Shot Give Me the Flu? No. The ingredients in the vaccine cannot cause the flu. The flu viruses in the vaccine are killed.

When Should I Get a Flu Shot?

October and November are the best months to get vaccinated, but December is not too late in most years.

Can This Shot Help Protect Me Against Colds and Other Respiratory Diseases?

No. This vaccine protects only against the flu viruses contained in the vaccine.

What is the Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine?

The nasal spray vaccine is sprayed into a person’s nose, instead of being given a shot. It is approved for use in healthy people 5 through 49 years old who are not pregnant. It is a safe and effective vaccine.

For more information, ask your health care provider or call 800-CDC-INFO (800-2324636) Website www.cdc.gov/flu This information was taken from a handout of the CDC.

Medicare Part D Information Enrollment Period: Note New Date: October 15 to December 7 each year and coverage begins Jan. 1 . You can also switch plans each year during this time.

Initial: 7 month period that begins 3 months before the month you turn 65 years old.

Coverage: Private provider coverage of prescriptions drugs. Formularies (covered drugs lists) differ by plan.

Premium:Between $34.90 and $109.10 (2011) Deductible: Between $0 and $310 ; average is $150 (2011) Additional Costs: Co-pays for prescription drugs differ by plan.

Provider Restrictions: In-network pharmacies, except in emergencies.

Late Enrollment Penalties: Add to current premium 1% of base beneficiary premium ($32.34 for 2011) for every month you could have had Part D but did not (unless you had other creditable coverage).

Eligibility: Must have Medicare Part A and B Call a Stoughton Senior Center Case Manager for more information.

Pneumonia Shots Another preventive measure that you may want to discuss with your doctor would be to help protect you against Pneumonia. The common cold can lead to pneumonia and there is no vaccination against a cold, so a preventative pneumonia vaccination can help keep a miserable cold, to just being a cold.

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Lisa’s Kitchen Corner Cranberries

Cranberry Pie Parfait

Cranberries score among the highest of all fruits in antioxidants. Diets including fruits and vegetables with high antioxidant values, like cranberries, may help support memory function and coordination. Cranberries are a cholesterol free, fat free and low sodium food, and help maintain a healthy heart.

Cranberries are part of a healthy diet and contain proanthocyandins and antioxidants that may help maintain a healthy immune system.

The cranberry is a little, red tart fruit with a big punch. Wisconsin produces more of this power-packed berry than any other state in the U.S. In fact, the cranberry is Wisconsin’s official state fruit. It is also the state’s number one fruit crop, both in acres planted and in the industry’s valuable contribution to the state’s economy.

The cranberry, once called “crane berry” by settlers because of its blossom’s resemblance to the sandhill crane, is best known for its place on the Thanksgiving table. But, the fruit has become a year-round favorite, and is making its way into everything from summer salads and jams, to trail mix and cookies.

Cranberries were first harvested in Wisconsin around 1860 by Edward Sacket in Berlin, Wis. Wisconsin cranberry growers annually harvest enough cranberries to supply every man, woman and child in the world with 26 cranberries.

2 cups crushed graham crackers 2 cups cranberry sauce 2 cups vanilla, pumpkin, or butterscotch pudding ½ cup whipping cream ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cranberries grow on low-trailing vines in sandy or peat marshes, but in Wisconsin, cranberry marshes are flooded with water to aid in harvesting. Because the tart tiny berries contain a pocket of air, when the marsh is flooded the berries float to the surface to be picked up by harvesting equipment.

1) Prepare the cinnamon whipped cream: combine whipping cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Whip until thick and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Set aside.

2) Set out 4 tall parfait glasses. Fill each with alternative layers of ¼ cup graham crackers, cranberry sauce, and pudding. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Top each glass with cinnamon whipped cream. Serve immediately or chilled.

To the participants who enjoy our meals on wheels and congregate lunches: Please be reminded that. Cancellations and reservations should be made by 1:00 the previous working day.

Any cancellations made on the day of, are still subject to payment to the county.

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 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 Driving Safely is a Life or Death Issue!

You can improve your driving.

We have a program for you!

Sign-up now for the highly acclaimed

Stoughton Area Senior Center 248 West Main Street Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

(Time added for registration and lunch.

Participants should bring a light lunch) In this four hour course you will learn:  To manage dangerous blind spots  Proper following distance behind another car  Safe ways to change lanes and make turns at busy intersections  Proper use of safety belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes  How to manage the effects of aging on driving  How to eliminate distractions while driving  Effects of medications on driving

Senior Expo An event focused on those 55 and above!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011 9:00 am – 2:45 pm Stoughton Wellness & Athletic Center 2300 US Hwy 51-138, Stoughton WI Event includes vendor exhibits, entertainment, lunch and bingo. Stop by and say hi to the staff at the Senior Center’s booth! Admission is FREE.

Stoughton Area Medication Disposal & Sharps Collection Event Saturday October 29th 2011 9:00 am- Noon Drive Through Service at the Stoughton Fire Department.

For more information call 608-873-6677.

Call: 873-8585 Registration required Cost $12 for AARP, $14 for non-members You may earn an insurance discount, check with your insurance carrier. We do not test for WI DMV.

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.

For additional information, please contact us.

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Volunteers Needed ….

Pumpkin Patch Preschool is looking for a volunteer, or two, to assist teachers, read to children, play games, and do puzzles.

We would like to provide our students with a positive connection to their community through senior citizen volunteers. We know that our seniors have a lot of experience to share and may enjoy working with young children ages 3 to 5. If you are interested, please contact Lisa Jackson at Pumpkin Patch Preschool, 873-3380

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Area Support Groups

Confident Care Giving Workshop Series October 4th and 11th

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

See page 10 for complete information

Grandparents Raising Their Relative’s Children

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Adult Day Centers Stoughton now 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

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

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Confident Care Giving Workshop Series October 4th and 11th Location: Stoughton Area Senior Center Cost: $5 per class Join these professionals to gain skills to be more effective and confident in your communication with the health care team. Learn about strategies to make your care giving role easier. Learn what you can do to reduce the chance of medical errors and connect with other caregivers.

To Register: 873-8585.

Tuesday October 4th Talking Turkey with the Doctor- How to communicate effectively with doctors, nurses, and other clinicians providing care to your loved one 5:30-7:00 pm Presenters: Sue Gaard, RN, MS Tim Bartholow, MD Tuesday October 11th The Straight Dope on Medications- From the doctor’s office to the pharmacy and home 5:30-7:00 pm Presenter: Alan Lukazewski, RPh, CDE, FASCP Confident Care Giving is being offered by Supporting Active Independent Lives (SAIL), a non-profit organization providing services to older adults in Dane County. The series was created in collaboration Sue Gaard and is funded by A Fund For Women.

News: COA & Community Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for August 2, 2011 No meeting was held in September 2011 Full meeting minutes at: http://stoughtoncitydocs.com/commission-onaging/ Next meeting- 10:00 a.m. October 4th, 2011 Senior Center, Stoughton Room

Foreclosure Assistance Information Available For Free Online From Consumer Action

by Attorney Julie A Short, Director of the Elder Law Center (This article is being used with her permission)

Consumer Action has a new resource to help homeowners at all stages for the foreclosure process.

A Big Thank You…….. to Tom Chose for making the Coney Sauce and BBQ for the Senior Center. The next time he will be making these items for sale will be in December.

2011 RSVP’s 39th Annual Volunteer Recognition

Housing Help: Consumer Action’s Foreclosure Prevention guide lists the variety of government and private programs and websites where homeowners can learn if they are eligible for help in saving their homes from foreclosure. The resource guide, which can be downloaded from Consumer Action’s website, describes each program’s features, explains who is eligible for assistance, and lists contact information for the programs.

Consumers and community groups can visit http://www.consumer-action .org/english / articles/consumer_action_housing_help/ to access the free guide.

Friday October 28th, 2011 11:00 AM to 1:15 PM Edgewood High School Commons 2219 Monroe St Madison, WI Registration forms available at the Stoughton Senior Center for all RSVP Volunteers

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: Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 7, Jan. 11, Feb. 1, Mar. 14 & 28.

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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: Oct. 5 & 19 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: Squash 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 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: Cribbage, Mon. 9:30 AM Euchre, Free Every Monday 1:30 PM 4th Saturday 7:30 PM 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. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Lessons available when called in advance.

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

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October Highlights Movie Day

Water For Elephants Friday, October 7, 1:00 PM Free Movie Treat: $1.00 A veterinary student abandons his studies after his parents are killed and joins a traveling circus as their vet. Starring Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson.

Rated Pg-13.

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.

COME PLAY BUNCO Join Ruby and Mary on Tuesday October 4, 2011 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. Bunco!!

AARP Driver Safety Class Tuesday October 25th See page 6 for details

Lunch Bunch Group Friday, October 14 at 11:30 AM at Ray’s In Edgerton.

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.

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

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

3 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Cribbage 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre

4 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 COA Meeting 1:00 Bunco 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing Library Books In

5 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

6 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

7 Veteran’s Assist.

Popcorn in AM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie Water For Elephants

10 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Cribbage 10:00 Blood Pressure Readings 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre

11 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 10:00 MS Support Group 2:00 AA Meeting

12 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 3:00 Ping Pong

13 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

14 Veteran’s Assistance Shop at East Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:30 Coffee/Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:30 Lunch Bunch Rays in Edgerton

17 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Cribbage Foot Care in PM 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre

18 Foot Care in AM 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

19 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

20 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

21 Veteran’s Assist.

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

24 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Cribbage 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre

25 AARP Driver Class 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 1:15 Over the Hill Bingo 2:00 AA Meeting

26 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 1:30 Parkinson Support Group 3:00 Ping Pong

27 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 10-1Blood Pressure 12:45 Wii Bowling 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

28 Veteran’s Assist.

Popcorn in AM Shop at Hilldale 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong

31 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Cribbage 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre

Saturday Mornings Center Opened

by Volunteers 9-11:30 am

THURSDAY

OCTOBER 2011

Saturday Evening Cards Euchre Oct. 22 7:30pm

FRIDAY

Stoughton Area Senior Center Menu

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

OCTOBER 2011 FRIDAY

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

4 Salisbury Steak/ Gravy Mashed Potatoes Beets Pineapple W/W Bread Margarine

5 Cranberry Glazed Chicken Roasted Potatoes Veggie Medley Apple Juice Pumpkin Bar

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

Dessert

7 Spaghetti and Meat Sauce Green Beans Pear Slices Garlic Bread Parmesan Cheese

10 Stuffed Green Pepper Soup Crackers Tuna Salad on Croissant Apricots Cookie

11 Cordon Blue Lasagna& Bread Stix California Blend Veggies Mandarin Oranges Jell-O Cake

12 Goulash Casserole Mixed Veggies Jell-O & Peach Multi Grain Bread Marg.

Cookie

13 Meatloaf Baked Potatoes & Sour Cream Spinach Fruit Cocktail

14 Beef Tips over Egg Noodles French Green Beans Applesauce W/W Bread/ Marg.

Ice Cream Cup

17 Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Broccoli Fresh Orange W/W Dinner Roll Margarine Cake

18 Mustard Herb Crusted Pork Loin Rice Pilaf Carrots Cinnamon Sliced Apples M/G White Bread Margarine

19 Tuna Casserole Corn Pear Half W/W Bread / Marg.

Banana Bars w/ Cream Cheese Frosting

20 Roast Beef / Gravy Mashed Sweet Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Mandarin Oranges Multi Grain Bread Margarine Pie

21 Breaded Fish & Tarter Sauce Augratin Potatoes Peas Banana W/W Bread Marg.

24 Spaghetti and Meat Balls Parmesan Cheese Garlic Bread Green Beans Pineapple

25 Beef Stew Yellow Beans Fruit Cocktail Biscuit/Marg.

Cookie

26 Sliced Turkey Ham & Pineapple Sauce Cheesy Hash Browns Beets Chunky Applesauce W/W Roll/ Marg.

27 Broccoli Cheese Soup Chicken Salad on W/W Bread Pear Slices

28 Vegetable Lasagna Cranberry Juice Bread Stix Brownies

31 Smoked Ribs /BBQ on the side Butternut Squash Creamy Coleslaw W/W Dinner Roll Apple Crisp

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

873-8585

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