Yahara Senior News September 2014 newsletter

September 2014,Vol.31 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.

Let’s Celebrate Senior Center Month!

Stoughton Area Senior Center

In This Month’s Issue…

Services

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Case Manager Info

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Nutrition

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Community and Center News 6, 10 & 11 Support Groups

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Commission On Aging

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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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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-Last Thursday of the month 9:00 AM - 12:00 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

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 Information The Scoop on Vaccinations Excerpts from WebMD.com

Medicare Part D plans cover the shingles vaccine on their drug formularies. Plan members can contact their Medicare drug plans for more information about coverage.

Influenza If you're over 6 months old, the CDC says yes, you need to get a flu vaccination at the start of every flu season. Despite the fact that we tend to label any illness that makes us sneeze, shiver, or vomit as "the flu," true influenza isn't a trivial illness.

"Hundreds of thousands of people each year are hospitalized with influenza. Between 3,000 and 40,000 people die during any influenza season, depending on the strain that's circulating," says Jeffrey Duchin, MD, chief of the Communicable Disease Epidemiology at Seattle & King County Public Health.

For those on Medicare, the Medicare Part B component of Medicare covers the vaccination.

Pneumonia Vaccine Pneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have difficulty breathing. For most people, pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in 2 to 3 weeks. But older adults, babies, and people with other diseases can become very ill and may need to be in the hospital.

Older adults (age 65 or older), people who smoke, and people who have some long-term (chronic) conditions also need the pneumococcal vaccine. The pneumococcal vaccine may not prevent pneumonia. But it can prevent some of the serious complications of pneumonia.

For those on Medicare, the Part B component of Medicare covers the vaccination.

Shingles Vaccine Shingles (herpes zoster) is a painful skin rash, often with blisters that's caused by the varicellazoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. In people who have had chickenpox, the virus is never fully cleared from the body but instead remains dormant in the nerve tissues.

When physical or emotional stresses to the body weaken the immune system, the virus reactivates and spreads along the nerve fibers to the particular area of skin supplied by the involved nerve.

The shingles vaccine, Zostavax, helps stimulate your immune system and also helps people who go on to develop shingles have shorter periods of nerve pain called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). If you're over age 50, the shingles vaccine may help you avoid getting shingles. If you've had shingles, the vaccine may help prevent a recurrence.

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The Stoughton Senior Center Health Fair/Flu Shot

Friday, October 3rd from 8:30AM-11:30AM. The Flu vaccine will be available there along with other good health information and services.

Please bring your Medicare card (Red, White and Blue card).

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News: Case Management Information Bill to Grant Social Security Credits to Caregivers Published with permission from the Legal Services Team at the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources’ Elder Law & Advocacy Center.

Most of us will either be caregivers or will need care in our lifetimes. Currently, more than 42 million unpaid caregivers provide care to someone age 18 and older who is ill or has a disability. But caregiving, while providing an invaluable benefit, comes at some cost to the caregiver.

In fact, in some cases, caregivers may be receiving less Social Security benefits. This is because, generally, uncompensated caregiving does not pay into Social Security. As a result of paying less into Social Security, a person who provided caregiving may receive a lower amount of Title II (including disability and retirement) benefits from Social Security or may be unable to qualify at all for Title II Social Security benefits including monthly payment and lump-sum death payments. The amount a person pays into Social Security over their lifetime could also impact whether or not they are eligible for premium free Medicare Part A. HR 5024 — the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2014 — would amend Title II of the Social Security Act to provide eligible caregivers with work credits for up to 5 years of caring for dependent relatives. The Social Security Caregiving Credit Act was introduced to the House on July 8, 2014 by Rep. Nita Lowey (DNY). As of the date of this article, the bill has 16 co-sponsors including representatives Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan from Wisconsin.

amount of Social Security benefits the caregiver would be eligible for when they retire would be increased.

"Caregivers are often torn by the impossible choice of taking care of a family member or earning less for themselves and their family," said Representative Nita Lowey. "My bill would provide them the peace of mind that, when they retire, they won't be financially punished for providing needed care for loved ones."

If you support the passage of this bill, call your member of Congress at (800) 839-5276 and ask them to co-sponsor HR 5024 — the Social Security Caregiver Act of 2014.

For more information on HR 5024, visit: https:// beta.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/housebill/5024

Medication Disposal & Sharps Collection Saturday September 27th 9:00AM to 11:00AM FREE drive through service at the Stoughton Fire Department (enter from Main Street) Donations are accepted though   

Sharps must be in a sharps container or thick plastic detergent bottle.

Eye glasses and hearing aids will also be collected Medications in the original container if possible with the name blacked out

Under the proposed bill, for each month a caregiver worked over 80 hours caring for a dependent relative without monetary compensation Social Security would deem certain wages to have been paid. There is a formula Social Security would use to determine the value of the deemed wages. This means the 4

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Lisa’s

Kitchen Corner

Try these fun and easy tips for freshening up your healthy eating plan.

Salad Meals Available Thursdays at the Center Call 875-8585 by 1:00 PM the day before

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Healthy eating doesn't have to be boring or tiresome. Flavorful food combinations, new cooking ideas and an inventive spirit can add pizazz to your meals and snacks.

Play with your food. Try mango or peach slices on whole-wheat toast with a little peanut butter and honey. Toss some mandarin orange or peach slices into a salad.

Toss on some beans. Add chickpeas (garbanzos) or black beans to your lunch or dinner salad.

Try tofu. Stir-fry extra-firm or firm tofu instead of meat in Asian-style dishes.

Snack smart. Make a nutritious snack rather than a full meal when time is tight.

Bulk up. Add crushed bran (or oats or whole grain) cereal or unprocessed wheat bran to baked products, such as meatloaf.

Go green. Choices include arugula, chicory, collard greens, dandelion greens, kale, mustard greens, spinach and watercress.

Try mixing varieties to get all the nutrition benefits and all the flavors.

Multitask. Healthy examples include beef, barley and vegetable stew; chicken, vegetable and rice casserole; turkey and bean casserole with tomatoes.

Add a side of salsa. Whether it's mild, fruity, hot, smooth or chunky, salsa is a great companion for potatoes, vegetables, fish, chicken, meats and even eggs.

Spice it up. Use herbs and spices to add color, taste and aroma.

Explore the world. Discover and enjoy foods from around the world.

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Sept. 4 Taco Salad Sept. 11 Chef Salad Sept. 18 Garden Salad Sept. 25 California Cobb

PEAR PIE Printed from COOKS.COM

1 pie crust 1 can sliced pears 1/2 pt. whipping cream 2 eggs 3 tbsp. sugar Put sliced pears in the unbaked pie shell. Mix cream, eggs, and sugar. Pour over pears. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. After cooling, add more pears, if desired, and serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Program Information: 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, call and talk with Lisa regarding your meal options.

Nutrition Site: The Center serves lunch Mon.Fri. 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: Individuals 60 or older pay by donation. Individuals under the age of 60 must pay the total cost . Meal Site: $7.50 Delivered Meal: $7.75. Suggested donation is $4.00.

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

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Center News Exploring World Cultures: Nigeria Tuesday, Sept. 9th , 11:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Join us again for this very informational presentation series about cultures from around the world, given by individuals from those cultures who are current employees of Cummins, Inc. in Stoughton. Join Oluwasen (David) Ogunnoiki to learn about Nigeria. Presentations are open to the public. Please join us!

Zumba Gold is Back!

Wednesday evenings, beginning September 17th at 5:00 PM. Instructor Jackie Richardson will lead this new class.

Cost is $4.00 per session.

Call the Senior Center to register. Join the fun!

Fireside Theatre Trip

Thursday, September 18th Noon to 1:00 PM Come and view this extremely interesting and fascinating 60 Minutes segment entitled “Living-to-90-and-Beyond”.

Register for our regular lunch, order a Salad, or bring your own Brown Bag. Staff recommended watching!

We will be traveling to the Fireside Theatre to see A Fireside Christmas on Thursday November 20th. The bus will pick us up at 9:30 AM at the Stoughton Senior Center and the show will be at 1:30 PM. Reservations are needed by October 15th.

Cost is $89.00 for the bus, dinner and show.

Call 873-8585 to sign up.

Stepping On Class: Fall Prevention Tuesdays Oct. 7th—Nov. 18th 1:00PM to 3:00PM Reduce your risk of falling by registering now for “Stepping On,” an evidence-based 7-week, 2-hour class series for older adults. In a recent study, seniors who completed “Stepping On” experienced a 31% reduction in falls; and in Dane County, data supports a 50% reduction. This class will be held on Tuesdays, at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. The series is led by a trained medical professional, who 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. This program is sponsored by the SASC and Safe Communities with funding from AAA of Dane County. Total cost is $35.00/person for instruction and materials, and $5.00 for refreshments.

Call to register; space is limited. 873-8585.

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HIGHLIGHTS When Mourning Dawns – Grief Support Series

Mondays, September 8th through October 6th at 10:00 AM. If you are experiencing a loss in your life, please join us to learn about managing the grief process. This class is being provided by Home Health United. The series is free and open to all. Call to register. 873-8585

The Sandwich Generation – What Are My Resources?

Tuesday, September 16th at 5:30 PM Are you caught in the sandwich between your aging parents and still parenting your own children? You are not alone.

Join us with a presenter from Home Health United to learn about resources and supports to help you feel less squeezed in.

Exercise & Parkinson’s Disease Wed., September 24 at 1:30 PM Join us for a special presentation from Emily Devine. Emily is a Physical Therapist at Stoughton Hospital and our very own Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery (PWR) Instructor.

Area Support Groups Caregiver Group

Multiple Sclerosis Group

Contact:Teressa at 873-8585 for any questions.

2nd Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Stoughton Area Senior Center Mandt Room Sept. 16th this month –11:30AM Contact: 873-8585

Diabetic Support Group 2nd Monday 6 PM in the Stoughton Hospital Ridge 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 3rd Tuesday, 3:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: 873-8585 Facilitation provided by Southern Care Hospice

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

advocacy and support services including a 24/7 Helpline.

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

Dementia Support Group 1st Wednesday 5:30-6:30 PM Stoughton Board Room Stoughton Hospital 873-6611

Parkinson Group 4th Wednesday, 1:30-2:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: Hollee at 873-8585

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Community & Center News Healthy Living with Diabetes

2015 Extended Travel Trips Presentation

Tuesdays, Oct. 14 - Nov. 18, 10:00AM - 12:30PM at Stoughton Hospital

Wednesday, September 10th 2:00PM – 4:00PM Fitchburg Senior Center, 5510 East Lacy Rd., Fitchburg.

Tour representatives will showcase trips, answer questions, and book your reservations. Call: 270-4290 to reserve your spot.

Are you Type-2 diabetic? This is a problem with your body that causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise higher than normal. This is also called hyperglycemia. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes.

Approximately two out of every five Americans will develop type 2 diabetes at some point during their adult lives, according to new U.S. government estimates. Sign up now for “Healthy Living with Diabetes,” a six-week, evidence-based series which teaches selfmanagement skills and increases confidence in managing the condition. Participative sessions build group support as attendees brainstorm, problem-solve, share experiences and form and report on weekly Action Plans.

Topics include nutrition, exercise, stress management and medication, and techniques to deal with symptoms.

Low-cost: refundable $20.00 textbook deposit.

Stoughton Hospital is hosting the class call 873-2356 to register.

 February Key West, 10 days “Highlights of Sunny Florida”  April New Orleans, 8 days “Flavors of the South”  May Dublin, 10 days “Shades of Ireland”  October Albuquerque, 12 days “National Parks of the Southwest” Additional information is available at the reception desk at the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

Coming In…..

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 Mondays between 9:00AM and 4:00 PM: October 13 & 27, November 10 & 24 and December 15.

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Flu Shots Friday October 3 8:30AM to 11:30 AM

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Medication Reviews with a Pharmacist

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Shredding Event

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Medicare Part D Enrollment

Music Appreciation Series starts on Monday Oct. 20 at 3:00PM Entertainment with Joyce Wildt October 20th

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News: COA & Community Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for Aug. 5, 2014

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City is conducting, with several other municipalities, a wage/compensation study for all city employees.  Staff shared a transportation petition that was distributed by a advocacy group to try to encourage priority of access to transportation and an improvement to roads and infrastructure in Wisconsin.  Staff communicated concerns with dealing with mental health issues and the toll that it takes on staff time and resources.  Process in updating the main level with new flooring and replacement of all the chairs is moving forward. Two grants have been secured to help with the cost, but donations will have to be asked for to complete the project. The Commission on aging did move to use some of the special gift money to offset some of the cost of the updates.

Next meeting: 11:00 AM, Sept. 2, 2014 Stoughton Area Senior Center

Pictures from the Commission on Aging Survey that was done during the recent Maxwell Street Days in Stoughton.

Max and Judy Kapfer and grandchildren are talking with COA members Kay Davis and Don Mix. Thank you to all the participants that helped us with the gathering of information and the feed back that was given.

See the City website for full meeting minutes.

Improving the Main Floor of Our Senior Center We are currently planning to remodel the main floor of the Senior Center. The flooring is beginning to show wear and we are wanting to purchase more comfortable chairs for our dining area. We were able to secure two grants to help with some of the costs for the flooring, but we are still in need of your help to complete all of the updates. We are asking for donations to help with the costs of the new chairs for the main level. The rough estimate for the project is approximately $17,000. We appreciate any help you can give, no donation is too small.

Please contact Cindy McGlynn if you have any questions. 873-8585 Ext:202

Wisconsin State/Dane County Triad Crime Prevention & Safety Expo September 19, 2014 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM American Family Insurance Training Center Madison, Wisconsin Cost is $20.00 fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials.

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Limited Scholarships will be available for older adults

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CEUs available for those who require them Call RSVP 608-441-7897 for more information.

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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 Line Dancing Every Tuesday 2:30 PM Join Us! UW Nutrition Education, Free Topic: Food Safety Month 2nd Thursday, 11:30 AM Ping Pong, Free Mondays 3:00 PM Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

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

Wii Bowling or League Free Main Floor- Call for times or info League Bowlers Needed!

Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM

Gentle Yoga for Over 50 OFF SITE Suggested donation $3-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, at the Covenant Lutheran Church Zumba is back!!!

5:00 PM Wednesdays Starting Sept. 17th

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 handiwork 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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Social & Recreation

Tai Chi -Beginners $5/class Mon.10:30 AM New Students Welcome!!

Tai Chi Mon. & Th. 9:00 AM $5/class Tai Chi –Advanced $10/class Mon. & Thurs. 1:00 PM

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

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

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

Bunco, 1st Tuesday $1.00

Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Sponsor: McFarland State Bank Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:00 PM Euchre 4th Saturday 7:30 PM September 27 Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:00 PM Bring a “White Elephant” Prize for the games Pool Tables, Free/Daily Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Lessons available Ping Pong, Free Monday 3:00 PM Doubles: Wed. 3:00 Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM Train Dominoes, Free Thursday 1:00 PM Easy to learn– Join us

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September Highlights Open House Wed. September 24th 2:00PM to 6:00PM Join us for an Art Show and Sale Come learn about what’s going on at your Stoughton Area Senior Center

Free Movie Fridays Friday, September 5 1:00 PM Trip to Bountiful Rated PG Carrie Watts (Cicely Tyson) is an active widow living in a cramped apartment with her son and daughter-in-law. Carrie escapes to realize her dearest dream: to return to her beloved hometown, Bountiful.

Quilt Expo-Day Trip to the 2014 Quilt Expo in Madison Saturday September 6th

BUNCO Tues. Sept. 2 1:00 PM $1.00 New players welcome! Join the fun!

Lunch Bunch Group *NOTE DATE CHANGE* Friday, Sept. 5 at 11:00 AM

Ray’s in Edgerton Bring a friend or come alone and meet new friends. Call center to register.

Over the Hill Bingo Tues. Sept. 23 at 1:00 PM Bring a “White Elephant” gift to play.

The Stoughton Senior Center and Saving Tyme Quilting Store are partnering to provide a day trip to the 2014 Quilt Expo.

The bus will leave at 8:30AM and return to the center by 5:00PM. Total cost for the bus and ticket is $20. Bus only $12.

Call to reserve your spot 873-8585.

Coffee with the Stoughton Area School District Superintendant

Thursday, September 11th at 9:30 AM. Stop in for coffee and catch up with Superintendant Tim Onsager on all that’s happening at the Stoughton Area School District. Hope to see you there!

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 2014

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

2 9:00 Computer/Tech 11:00 COA Meeting 1:00 Bunco 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

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

4 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

5 Veteran’s Assist.

8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Lunch Bunch 1:00 Movie 1:00 PD Exercise

8 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 10 Grief Support pg.7 10:30 Beginn. Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

9 9:00 Computer/Tech Help Wii Bowling League MS Support 9/16 11:30 Cummins Presentation-Nigeria 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

10 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling Grp 3:00 Ping Pong

11 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Superintendent 11:30 UW Food Program 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train 1:30 Sheepshead

12 Veteran’s Assist.

Shop West Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Coffee with the Mayor-Open to all 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise

15 Foot Care in PM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10 Grief Support Pres.

10:30 Beginn. Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

16 Foot Care in AM Wii Bowling League 9:00 Computer/Tech Help 11:30 MS Group 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing 3:00 Grief Support Group

17 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling Grp 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Ping Pong 5 PM Zumba

18 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge Noon Lunch & Learn 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:00 Low Vision Grp 1:30 Sheepshead

19 Veteran’s Assist 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise

22 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10 Grief Support Pres 10:30 Beginn. Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

23 Wii Bowling League 9:00 Computer/Tech 1:00 Over the Hill Bingo 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

24 8:00 Chair Stretch 9 Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling Grp 1:30 Parkinson Grp & Speaker Pg.7 2PM –6PM Open House/Art Show p.13 3:00 Ping Pong 5PM Zumba

25 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 9 Blood Press. Ck. 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

26 Shop Target Westside Veteran’s Assist 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise

29 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10 Grief Support Pres.

10:30 Beginn. Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

30 Wii Bowling League 9:00 Computer/Tech 1:00 Writing Class 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

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Center Staff Holiday Open by Volunteers 9AM to 11AM

Center Open by Volunteers Saturday Mornings 9-11 AM

Saturday Evening Cards-Euchre September 27 7:00 PM

Stoughton Area Senior Center

SEPTEMBER 2014 Menu

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES

MONDAY 1 No Meals Today Staff Holiday

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

2 BBQ on Wh Wh Bun Potato Salad Carrot Coins Fresh Fruit Mix Ice Cream Cup

3 Cheesy Egg Bake Sausage Links Hash Brown Patties Orange Juice Lg. Cinnamon Roll Butter

4 Augratin Potatoes With Diced Ham Mixed Veggies Pear Halves Wh/Wh Roll/ Marg.

Cookie

5 Chicken Macaroni Salad German Cucumbers WhWh Bread/Marg.

Fresh Apple Lemon Dessert

8 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Tossed Salad w/ Tomato Slices & Dressing Apricot Half Multi Gr Bread/Marg.

Sherbet

9 Breaded Fish Tartar Sauce Cheesy Potatoes Broccoli Flowerets Banana Wh/Wh Bread/Marg.

Pie

10 Baked Chicken Baked Potatoes & Sour Cream Peas Diced Peaches WhWh Bread/Marg.

11 Meatloaf & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Baby Carrots Fruit Cocktail Multi Gr Bread Margarine

12 Sliced Turkey Ham Baked Sweet Potato French Style Green Beans Pineapple WhWh Bread/Marg.

Cookie

15 Salisbury Steak Gravy Mashed Potatoes Coleslaw Pear Slices Multi Gr Bread Margarine

16 Sloppy Joe on Bun Potato Salad Broccoli Flowerets Mandarin Oranges Ice Cream

17 Hearty Vegetable Soup /Crackers Tuna Salad/Lettuce Leaf on Wh Wheat Bun Banana Cookie

18 BBQ Rib on Bone Mashed Potatoes Roasted Root Vegetables Fresh Orange Lemon Bar

19 Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Italian Green Beans Sm. Croissant/Marg Strawberry Shortcake & Topping

22 Stuffed Green Pepper Soup/Cracker Chicken Broccoli Rotini Salad Apple Juice Roll/Margarine Ice Cream Treat

23 Hamburger/Bun Lettuce/Onion Ketchup/Mustard Green Beans Banana Blueberry Pie

24 Turkey Roast Gravy Mashed Potatoes California Blend Mandarin Oranges WhWh Bread Margarine

25 Baked Fish Tartar Sauce Baked Potato Sour Cream Vegetable Blend Fresh Fruit WhWh Bread/Marg.

26 Chicken Salad/ Lettuce on Whole Wheat Bun Copper Penny Salad Fresh Apple Cherry Crisp

29 Sweet & Sour Chicken Rice Oriental Mix Blushing Pear Wh/Wh Bread/Marg.

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30 Brat /Bun Ketchup. / Relish Diced Onions Mustard Creamy Coleslaw Fresh Fruit Pudding w/Topping

Various salad meals available on Thursdays at the Center.

Salad information on page 5.

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

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S TOUGHTON A REA S ENIOR C ENTER • 248 W. Main St., Stoughton WI 53589

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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

Commission On Aging

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

All COA Meetings Are Open To Public

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.

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 Being Assigned—City Council Rep .................. 873-6677 Ron Jensen—Town of Albion………………….…………..228-5963