Yahara Senior News December newsletter

December 2012,Vol.29 No. 12 Happy Holidays!

As the year comes to an end, the Senior Center is still in need of donations for our fund raising goal for 2012. The Senior Center must raise $29,500 each year to help offset our operational budget.

Donations can be given in memory, or in honor of a loved one. We even have special holiday cards that can be given to recognize these special donations.

Any donation is greatly appreciated. All donations are tax deductable. If you require a receipt please indicate that to our staff.

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/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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Reminder that we will be closed on the following dates and times: Monday Dec. 24 Closed Tuesday Dec. 25 Closed Tuesday Jan. 1 Closed

We thank you for all your support in the past year and we wish you a happy, healthy and successful 2013. Have a joyous holiday season.

The Staff of the Stoughton Area Senior Center

PLEASE NOTE: NO MEALS WILL BE SERVED WHEN STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW or INCLEMENT WEATHER.

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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

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 &1/2 hour before Bingo days

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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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: $25 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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axãáM Case Management Services MEDICARE D COVERAGE You have until December 7, 2012 to change your Medicare D (Prescription Drug) Insurance Plan. Even if you are satisfied with your coverage be sure to check your current drugs with the formulary coverage of your plan for 2013.

Companies change their formularies and a drug that was totally covered for 2012 may not be covered for 2013. You can call your plan directly; review your drug list online at Medicare.gov The Official U.S. Government Site for Medicare; meet with a volunteer at the Senior Center; meet with a Senor Center Case Manager; or check with your pharmacy.

2-Cut the gift list. Rein gift exchanges that have outgrown or lost their meaning. Limit gifts to children only, draw names, or organize a gift exchange.

3-Wrap as you go. Who needs to spend Christmas Eve catching up on wrapping chores? Sticky notes will help you keep track of gift contents.

4-Buy, don’t bake. Turn your back on the oven this year. Supermarkets, bakeries and the freezer department of the discount warehouses are a great source for delicious, prebaked holiday treats. Pick one special family treat to make instead.

5-Call, don’t send cards. Reach out and touch someoneJthe easy way. Online greeting cards are easy, inexpensive and fun to send.

No more lines at the post office!

6-Scale back décor. Substitute a simple door wreath for outdoor lighting, a tabletop tree for the over-the-top-tannenbaum. Focusing holiday décor on the Big Three-front door, tree and focal point-can bring a festive feel to the house without day-long decorating sessions.

CHRISTMAS CALM: 10 TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY SEASON (Submitted by Cynthia Ewer on 10/25/12 Published on Organized Christmas (http://christmas.organizedhome.com)

If you’re aiming to simplify Christmas, take time to ponder ways to cut stress, save money and tame over-the top traditions. Getting simplicity strategies in place early will keep you from being swept up in holiday madness.

Try some or all of the following 10 strategies to calm holiday chaos and rein in seasonal overkill this year.

1-Prune the to-do list. Ask, “If I don’t do this, what will happen?” Aim to knock down the list of chores to the rock-bottom necessity.

7-Cut the clean-a-thon. Focus cleaning attention on kitchen and public rooms; private areas can slide until season’s end. Better to schedule deep-cleaning chores like carpet cleaning until after the wear-and-tear of the holiday season.

8-Downsize dishwashing. Hand-washing fine china is nobody’s idea of a good time, so move to everyday stone ware. Simpler still: paper plates!

9-Finger food, not feast. A smorgasbord of tasty tidbits is easier on the cook and kinder to the waistline than a sit-down dinner. Share the work by hosting pot-luck dinners.

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axãáM Case Management Services 10-Stay home! Cuddling in a favorite chair beats holiday travel any day. A holiday “staycation” allows for evening drives to see the lights, family camp-outs in front of the Christmas tree and evenings spent with carols and popcorn. Fun!

TIPS TO AVOID OVERSPENDING IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON 1-Plan budget and write a list. List out everything you want to buy and don’t forget family dinners and travel plans.

2-Pay cash. This will help you avoid all the fees and interests that are charged to your credit card and does away with the whole January credit card bill blues.

3-Organize a pot luck meal instead of a formal sit-down dinner.

DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Stoughton Senior Center wants to bring a new and sustainable approach for Diabetes self-care to the Stoughton area. The Senior Center has received funding from the Stoughton Community Foundation to support the cost of the training needed for the Diabetes Self-Management Program. The program is designed to help people gain self-confidence in their ability to control symptoms. Through partnerships with other area Senior Centers, Stoughton Hospital, area clinics, Stoughton Home Health, the Wellness Coalition, and area rehabilitation centers we hope to train two Program Leaders.

The Program model is delivered through a workshop format, consisting of weekly 2 ½ hour sessions over a 6-week period. Workshops are facilitated from a highly detailed manual, and led by two trained Leaders, one or both of whom are peer leaders with diabetes themselves.

Anyone interested in becoming a peer leader or being in the Diabetes Self-Management Program please contact the Stoughton Senior Center and talk with Cindy, Hollee or Teressa (873-8585).

4-Do research on specific gifts you want to give.

Look for sales.

5-Don’t open store credit cards. They often come with high interest rates.

Holiday Gift Idea...

6-Don’t fall for the No Payment Financing Offers.

Six months down the road there they are!

Give a donation to the Stoughton Area Senior Center in the name of your loved one as a gift for the holiday season. Stop by the center to make a donation and receive a beautifully printed card suitable for gift giving.

7-Don’t buy extended warranties.

8-Think about how hard it may be for someone to return the gift to the store. (If the gift isn’t used and can’t be returned, your money has been wasted.)

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Kitchen Corner RECIPE OF THE MONTH

KITCHEN CORNER Inclement Weather Food Supply List Include water first. Make sure you have enough for drinking water for 3 days. Also plan to store enough water for any food preparation and hygiene needs. Stock plenty of canned ready-toeat food, such as vegetables, meat, fish and fruit.

Gather canned drinks like juice and milk. You can also have dry milk that will last almost indefinitely, but it will need water for preparation.

Usually, powdered milk needs to be mixed with water, about 12 ounces for each tablespoon of powder. Store non-perishable foods like containers of nuts, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, chips, dried fruit and packaged toast. These types of food have a long shelf life and are a great source of energy. Make sure you include some sugar, salt, and pepper. Don't forget to store a bottle of multivitamins. Include a can opener, scissors, paper or plastic plates, cups and utensils to your emergency food supply.

CHEWY GINGER CHRISTMAS COOKIES 2 c. sugar 1 c. molasses 1 c. Butter Crisco 2 eggs Mix well by hand and add: 2 tsp. soda 4 c. flour 2 tsp. ginger 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. cloves 1/2 tsp. salt Mix all together (by hand - not mixer). Roll into balls the size of a small walnut, then roll into red and green colored sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for about 9 minutes. The cookies will look not quite done, but not baking them until hard makes them chewy. The cookies will sink down and have a cracks in them. Cool & enjoy!

Thank you to Fosdal’s Home Bakery for all their generous tasty donations throughout the year!

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 page15.

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. The minimum suggested donation is $3.00/meal. Individuals under the age of 60 must pay the total cost of the meal. Meal Site: $6.15 Delivered Meal: $6.40.

Please be reminded that cancellations and reservations should 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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VÉÅÅâÇ|àç 9 VxÇàxÜ axãá Beginner Tai Chi Classes to Start in January Here’s your chance to stick to your New Year’s resolutions to become more active and get some exercise. Discover the strength and vitality this Chinese health exercise can give to you! It will begin on Monday, January 7th at 10:30 AM. This class is for beginners. It features a Tai Chi exercise routine of three steps and eight moves. The cost is $27.00 for 6 classes or $5.00 for each class. Participants from previous classes have reported increases in strength and flexibility as well as better balance. Contact 873-8585 for more information.

Hearing Screenings In honor of Take it in the Ear Day and December is Have You Checked You Hearing Month, Avanda Hearing will be at our Senior Center to provide free hearing screenings and cleaning of Hearing Aides.

Please register with us for a time slot between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on Friday December 14th. There would be no better way to celebrate Christmas then to be able to hear better at those Christmas get-togethers with friends and family.

If you find you are turning up TV and Radio programs because everyone is mumbling these days perhaps it is time to check out your hearing.

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THANK YOU….to the volunteers, On Track Communications, McGlynn Pharmacy and Stoughton Hospital who made the Thanksgiving Day meals possible for the homebound.

Tenant-Landlord Laws for Seniors, What Are your Rights?

The Tenant Resource Center (TRC) saw many senior tenants around Dane County deal with the negative repercussions of some statewide changes to tenant-landlord law. Because the precarious nature of renting as a senior, we find that it's difficult for senior adults to get information about their tenant rights, and then go forward asserting those rights. Some landlords, as a result of the law changes, have been unclear about their new set of limitations, and have been acting in ways that were not legal. The TRC recently received a grant that will help us to make presentations to seniors around Dane County, and we'd very much like to share information with seniors that are members of your center so that they will be more informed as tenants, and thus, more likely to be safe this winter in their housing.

Join us on Wednesday December 12 at 12:30 PM as they present at the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

CHRISTMAS DAY MEAL The Stoughton VFW will be preparing their Annual Christmas Day Meal on Dec. 25th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the VFW. If you are homebound you may have a meal delivered to you by calling the Senior Center. If you are in need of a ride to the VFW for the meal, you may also call 873-8585. Thank you to the VFW.

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

Area Support Groups Caregiver Group No Meeting in December

Multiple Sclerosis Support

Diabetic Support Group

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

Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Stoughton Hospital Board Room. Please call Deb at 608628-6500 for more information or to reserve a seat.

Coming Next Year Caregiver Events Diabetes Information Living Well Class

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

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

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

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

Parkinson Group

What events or speakers would you like to see?

Contact Cindy 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 Agrace HospiceCare www.agracehospicecare.org Madison Office: 276-4660 Janesville Office: 755-1871 A grief support group meets at the Stoughton Senior Center, on the lower level on the 3rd Tuesday at 3:00PM

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

4th Wednesday, 1:30 –3:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: 873-8585

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axãáM COA & Community Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for November 6, 2012 Accreditation Committee Committee has completed four of the nine standards.

Staff distributed some suggested action plans from the committee regarding some areas that were identified as needing review. These items will then be taken on by staff and the appropriate Commission on Aging committee.

Upcoming Fundraising: ! Staff indicated that we are short of our yearly fund raising goal. Cindy will be placing a request in the December newsletter.

City’s Budgeting for Outcomes ! City Council will be deciding on the 2013 budget on November 13th. The council recommended approval of the presented budget at the October committee of the whole.

Wireless Internet Access ! The School has agreed to assist us with the wireless connection. We will use their connection. There will be minimal set up costs, but no monthly fee. Hope to have it connected by the end of the year.

Staffing Update Staff is still working on filling the township case manager position. Current staff time to train new employee is difficult to schedule.

Committee reports The Public Relations and Finance committees will be reviewing the current assortment of brochures for the Senior Center. We need to print more and staff would like to update before the printing.

Full meeting minutes at: http://stoughtoncitydocs.com/commission-on-aging/ Next meeting: 12:00 p.m. January 8, 2013

Do you know of someone with poor vision and could use a reading machine?

Contact Hollee at 608-873-8585.

Walking The Local Halls Are you looking for an opportunity to get out of the house and get some exercise during the colder weather? If so, consider walking the halls of River Bluff School. At no charge, River Bluff will be open to the public from Nov. 12 to March 15th Monday-Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. It will be closed on 11/22, 11/23, 12/26, 1/2. For details call the Stoughton High School Athletic Office at 877-5620.

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: Dec. 5, Jan. 9 & 30, Mar. 13 & 27, Apr. 10.

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.

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fxÇ|ÉÜ VxÇàxÜM Ongoing Programs Please see the Activity Calendar on page 14 for exact dates and times of the following programs.

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

Fitness & Wellness Chair Exercise, $2/class Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 AM Chair Massage, $10/15-mins.

This month: Wed. Dec. 5 & 19 Call to schedule appointment.

Line Dancing Every other Tues. 2:30 PM Check Calendar UW Nutrition Education, Free Topic: Nutrition Goals 2013 2nd Thursday, 11:30 AM Ping Pong, Free Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

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

Social & Recreation

Tai Chi –Advanced, $5/class Mon. & Thurs. 1:00 PM

Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM Bunco, Note Date Change Dec. 11. $1.00 1:00 PM

Wii Bowling, Free Main Floor Call for times Yoga for Over 50 Suggested donation $3-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, and Tues.

6:30 PM Covenant Lutheran Church and Wed. 9:00 AM Fire Dept.

Zumba Friday 9:15 to 10AM

$3

Classes & Skill Development Computer Assistance/Lessons Painting Group, Sept-May Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 AM Thur., 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM or by appointment , morning or Free at Vennevoll Clubhouse afternoon. Come with your computer questions. 4 comRosemaling Group, Free puters, 3 iPads & WiFi available.

Wed., 9:15 AM Norwegian painting Handiwork, Free Mon., 1:00 - 3:30 PM Wood Carving, Thru MATC Bring your current project & join Thur., 8:00 - 12:00 PM the conversation.

Wood Shop, Free Mornings Norwegian Language Class Must take a safety course to Wed., 9:00 - 11:00 AM use the shop.

No registration needed. $10 New students welcome!

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Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Sponsor: Senior Center Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:00 PM Euchre 4th Saturday 7:30 PM Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:15 PM Bring a “White Elephant” Prize Pool Table, Free Daily 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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December Highlights Christmas Tree Decorating

December 3rd from 10:00-11:30.

Join St. Anne’s Second grades in making ornaments and decorating our Christmas Tree.

Free Movie Friday December 7 1:00 PM Kay and Arnold are a devoted couple, but decades of marriage have left Kay wanting to spice things up and reconnect with her husband. When she hears of a renowned couple's specialist in the small town of Hope Springs, she attempts to persuade her skeptical husband, a steadfast man of routine, to get on a plane for a week of marriage therapy. Touching and funny. Rated PG-13

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December 5 at 10:00 AM. Back by popular demand, Anita MacDonald will be teaching how to make beautiful and inexpensive jewelry to give as holiday gifts, or to enjoy yourself. Prices will vary depending on how many and what kind of pieces you make; Earrings starting at $1.50 / Bracelets starting at $5.00. Genuine Swarovski crystals are also available for earrings in the $10.00 price range. Please pre-order these crystals when you register to ensure supplies are available.

Class is open to all.

Madrigal Dinner Show The Stoughton High School Madrigal singers and musicians present their annual dinner show for the Stoughton Area Senior Center on Tuesday December 4 at Noon.

Please make reservations by noon Dec. 3. Cost for the dinner and show is $8.00. Come and enjoy some holiday cheer! Wassail!!

BUNCO—Note Date Change Tuesday Dec. 11 at 1:00 PM $1.00 donation.

If you don’t know the game, we can teach you.

New players always welcome.

Live Music with the Old Time Fiddlers

December 27th at 1:00 PM. Come for lunch and stay for the concert. Close out 2012 and bring in the New Year with Old Time Fiddling favorites!

Call 873-8585 to reserve your meal.

Lunch Bunch Group Will be taking the month of December off.

See you in 2013.

No Over the Hill Bingo In December

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities

* = Off Site Class

MONDAY

December 2012

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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

4 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 12 Madrigal Dinner NO COA Meeting Bunco Next Week 2:00 AA Meeting

5 Energy Services 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 NorwegianClass 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Jewelry Class 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong 7PM Photo Class

6 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

7 Veteran’s Assist.

8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga * 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie Pg. 13 1:00 Parkinson Exer

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

11 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 10:00 MS Support 1:00 Bunco 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

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

13 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge Caregiver Group 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

14 Vet’s Assistance Shop Super Walmart 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga * 9:15 Zumba 9:30 Coffee/Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong NO Lunch Bunch 1:00 Parkinson Exer

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

18 Diabetic & Reg Foot Care In AM 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 2:00 AA Meeting 3:00 Grief Support

19 8:00 Chair Stretch 9 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong

20 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead 1:30 Low Vision Grp

21 Veteran’s Assist 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Parkinson Exer

24 Center Closed Staff Holiday

25 Center Closed Staff Holiday

26 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 NorwegianClass 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Rosemaling 3:00 Ping Pong 3:00 Grief Support

27 NO Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 10 Blood Press. Ck. 1 Old Time Fiddlers NO Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

28 Veteran’s Assist.

Popcorn in AM Shop at East Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Parkinson Exer.

31 8:00 Chair Stretch No Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge No Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

Saturday Mornings Center Opened

by Volunteers 9-11:00 AM

1/1/2013

Saturday Evening Cards-Euchre Dec. 29 7:30 PM Open to All

Stoughton Area Senior Center Menu

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES

MONDAY

December 2012

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

3 Goulash Casserole Mixed Veggies Jell-O & Peach Multi Gr. Bread Margarine Ice Cream Cup

4 Chicken Kiev Garlic Mashed Potatoes Glazed Baby Carrots Mixed Green Salad Dinner Roll/Marg Cherry Cobbler

5 Meatloaf Baked Potato & Sour Cream Spinach Fruit Cocktail Wh Wh Bread/ Marg.

Cake

6 Beef Tips Over Egg Noodles French Green Beans Applesauce Wh Wh Bread/Marg.

7 Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Broccoli Fresh Orange Wh Wh Bread/Marg.

Cookie

10 Pork Roast & Gravy Rice Pilaf Carrot Coins Cinnamon Sliced Apples Multi Gr White Bread Margarine

11 Chili Mac Chuck Wagon Corn Pear Half Corn Bread Margarine Cookie

12 Baked Chicken & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Mixed Vegetables Mandarin Oranges Multi Gr Bread Marg.

13 Breaded Fish Tartar Sauce Cheesy Hash Brown Coleslaw Banana Wh Wh Bread/Marg.

14 Spaghetti & Meatballs Parmesan Cheese Green Beans Pineapple Wh Wh Bread/Marg

17 Beef Stew & Biscuit Yellow Beans Fruit Cocktail Cookie

18 Sliced Turkey Ham Augratin Potatoes Corn Chunky Applesauce Wh Wh Roll/ Marg.

19 Broccoli Cheese Soup Crackers Chicken Salad on Wh Wh Bread Pear Slices

20 Cheese Ravioli in Marinara Sauce Veg. Blend Fruit Cup Brownies

21 Buffet Ham Augratin Potatoes Harvard Beets Chunky Applesauce Dinner Roll/Marg.

Christmas Cookie

24 Center Closed Staff Holiday

25 Center Closed Staff Holiday

26 Salisbury Steak & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Squash Cranberry Juice Multi Gr Bread Margarine

27 Roasted Turkey & Gravy Baked Potato & Sour Cream Mixed Veggies Mand. Oranges Wh Wh Bread/Marg

28 BBQ Ribs on Bone Macaroni Salad Ham Flavored Greens Ambrosia Salad Corn Bread & Butter Sweet Potato Pie

31 Swiss Burger / Bun Ketchup/Mustard Potato Salad Carrots Peach Slices Cookie

Various salads available on Thursdays at the Center.

Call for salad information at 873-8585

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For all lunch reservations please call by noon the business day 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 $8.00 per year.

Call 873-8585.

fxÇ|ÉÜ VxÇàxÜ fàtyy 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 Manager Teressa Pellett—Volunteer/Program Coordinator (Hours Vary) Kristin Ott—Receptionist (M-TH)

gÉãÇá{|Ñ Vtáx `tÇtzxÜá Albion & Dunkirk .......................................... 335-6677 Open Position 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.

VÉÅÅ|áá|ÉÇ bÇ Tz|Çz 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 Open Position—City of Stoughton…………………

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