Jan 2016 newsletter

January 2016,Vol.33 No.1

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…

A New Year, New Offerings!

Here’s some inspiration for your 2016 resolutions: 1) Keep Active: Learn about Nordic Walking p.10

2) Get Organized: Questions with Medicare, Social Security, Housing, Finances? Let our Case Managers steer in you in the right direction.

Services

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3) Eat Healthy: Sign

Commission On Aging

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up for our new Tuesday Sandwich & Soup or Salad options from Main Street Kitchen p. 12 & 14.

Case Management Support Groups

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Ongoing Groups/Classes 7 Monthly Events/News

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Activity Calendar

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Nutrition

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Menu Calendar

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Staff/Contact Information 16

4) Celebrate! See what our Creative Writers are saying in their “How I Celebrate Life” essays, now posted on our website and Facebook page.

5) Make new friends: Join one of our card/game groups p. 3

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Services:

Stoughton Area Senior Center

Case Management

Equipment Loan Closet

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 own 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.

Equipment such as wheelchairs, 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.

Transportation: General

Veterans Assistance

FDS Enterp. City Cab/Lift Equipped Van Contact: 873-7233 RSVP Driver Program Donation-based transportation for medical appointments; first time users please call ASAP with appt. information. Rides are based on driver availability. Call: 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.

A representative is available for appointments.

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.

Meal Site & Shopping

Foot Care Clinic

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 Donation $.50 each way or $1 round trip.

• Tuesday thru Friday Grocery Shopping Ride to Pick & Save/Walmart in Stoughton Time: 10:00 AM or 11:30 AM; Donation $2.00 round trip. No one will be denied rides to the meal site or to the grocery store based on their ability to donate.

• Mall Shopping, 2nd & 4th Fridays $3.00 Trips rotate between various malls in Madison: See Activity Calendar for monthly locations.

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

3rd Monday, 12:30 - 3:30 PM 4th Tuesday, 8:30 AM -11:30 AM Call 873-8585 for an appointment. Cost $20.

For Diabetic Foot Care Appointments: $30

Blood Pressure Readings No appointments needed-Last Thursday of the month 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM-Check calendar.

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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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Classes/Groups: Senior Center 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.

Social & Recreation

Fitness & Wellness Chair Exercise, $2/class Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 AM Chair Yoga, $4 /class Tuesdays 10:30 AM Gentle Yoga for Over 50 (OFF SITE) Suggested donation $3-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, at Covenant Lutheran Church Line Dancing Join Us! Free Tuesdays 2:30 PM Ping Pong, Free Mondays 3:00 PM Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

Tai Chi $7/class, Mon. & Th. 10:30 AM Tai Chi –Advanced $10/class. Mon. & Th. 1:00 PM UW Nutrition Education, Free Topic: What Makes a Meal Thurs, 11:30 AM Check Calend.

Wii Bowling or League Free Main Floor– Mondays 10:30 AM (not on 2nd Monday) Zumba 5:00 PM Wednesdays $4.00 per class, Main Level New participants WELCOME!

Classes & Skill Development

Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM Bunco, $1.00 First Tues. of the month Canasta Tuesdays 10:00 AM Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Sponsor: Our House Memory Care Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:00 PM Dime Jingle 2nd Wed. 1 PM Euchre 4th Saturday, 7:00 PM

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 thru May Thur., 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Free at Vennevoll Clubhouse

Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:00PM Bring a “White Elephant” prize

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pool Tables—Free/Daily Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Train Dominoes, Free Thursday 1:00 PM

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News: Case Management Information Healthy Dental Habits Brush and Floss Daily Brushing and flossing your teeth is just as important for you as it is for your grandchildren.

Even though it may have been years since you’ve had a cavity, your risk of cavities increases with age. One of the reasons is dry mouth—a common side effect of many prescription medications.

Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Choose a toothbrush with soft bristles and a small head to get to those hard to reach areas.

Replace your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles becomes frayed.

If you have arthritis or other condition that limits movement, try an electric toothbrush.

Clean between teeth daily. You can use dental floss or another product made specifically to clean between the teeth, like pre-threaded flossers, tiny brushes that reach between the teeth, water flossers or wooden plaque removers.

When you’re buying oral care products, look for the ADA Seal of Acceptance. The ADA Seal has been around since 1931, and when you see it on a package you can trust that the product is safe and does what the manufacturer advertises.

Clean Dentures Daily Bacteria stick to your teeth and also to full or partial dentures. If you wear dentures, remember to clean them on a daily basis with cleaners made

specifically for dentures. Do not use toothpastes for natural teeth or household cleaners, which are too abrasive and can damage dentures that can be expensive to replace.

Take your dentures out of your mouth for at least four hours every 24 hours to keep the lining of your mouth healthy. It’s best to remove your full or partial dentures at night. Your dentist will provide you with instructions about how long your dentures should be worn each day.

Visit a Dentist Regularly Get regular dental checkups at least once a year – please do not wait until you have pain. Why? As you age, the nerves inside your teeth become smaller and less sensitive. By the time you feel pain from a cavity, it may be too late and you may lose your tooth. There are also more serious conditions that your dentist will look for, like oral cancer and gum disease, which do not always cause pain until the advanced stages of the disease. By then, it’s more difficult and costly to treat. When you go to your dentist for a check-up bring the following information:  List of medications, including vitamins, herbal remedies, and over-the-counter medications  List of medical conditions and allergies  Information and phone numbers of all health care providers, doctors, and your previous dentist  Information about your emergency contacts, someone who can help make decisions on your behalf in the case of a medical emergency  Dental insurance or Medicaid cards  Your dentures or partials, even if you don’t wear them Be sure to talk with your dentist about how to properly secure and dispose of any unused, unwanted or expired medications, especially if there are any children in the household. Also, take the

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time to talk with your children and/or grandchildren about the dangers of using prescription drugs for non-medical purposes.

If you don’t currently have a dentist, you can search for one at ADA® Find-a-Dentist™. Simply put in your address for a list of ADA member dentists near your home.

Are you over 60 or the caregiver of an older adult in need of dental care? Visit Oral Health America's Tooth Wisdom for a list of the resources available in your state.

Drink Water with Fluoride No matter what age you are, drinking water with fluoride helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride is nature’s cavity fighter. Many community water systems contain added fluoride, but if you prefer bottled water, check the label because some do not contain fluoride. And, some home water filters remove fluoride from the tap water. Visit the ADA Seal product search page for a list of water filters that do not remove fluoride from tap water.

Quit Smoking It’s never too late to quit smoking. Smoking increases problems with gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss. It also slows down healing after dental procedures and can decrease the success rate of dental implants. Talk to your dentist about quitting. There are tobacco cessation programs, over-the counter products and prescription medications that your dentist may prescribe or recommend to help you quit for good. Smokefree.gov is another good resource to help you quit today.

Reprinted from Mouth Healthy, a website of the American Dental Association, http://www.mouthhealthy.org/en/adults-over-60/ healthy-habits

What is the Homestead Tax Credit Information from the UW-Extension The Homestead Credit is a tax benefit for renters and homeowners with low or moderate incomes.

It is designed to lessen the impact of rent and property taxes. Qualifying persons can get back some or all of their state taxes withheld during the year. Those who do not have earnings, or whose earnings were too small to have taxes withheld, can get extra cash back from the State. The main criteria for eligibility include the following:  Rented or owned a home – and lived in the home – in Wisconsin during 2015. The home may be a house, an apartment, a rented room, a mobile home, a farm, or a nursing home room. The home may not be exempt from property taxes;  Legal resident of Wisconsin for all of 2015;  Household income less than $24,680 for 2015. The income limit may be lower, depending on how much was paid in rent or property taxes;  At least 18 years old on December 31, 2015; Cannot be claimed as a dependent on anyone else’s federal income tax return for 2015 (unless claimant is at least 62 years old).

Case Managers schedules do vary at the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

Please call ahead to schedule appointments. 873-8585

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News: COA & Community Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for December 1, 2015 Meetings are Open to the Public

Center News: Cindy McGlynn  Welcomed Lou Havlik, new member to COA.  City Budget was approved, with increase to 15 City employees’ wages who were displayed as below the suggested minimum pay scale through a compensation study.  Our kitchen needed a new steam table.

Luckily the cost was covered by donations.  A Dementia Caregiver Support Group will begin this month. We hope to find another volunteer to help with a Memory Café.  The County increased funding to the senior nutrition and case management programs; $13,000 to be used among 16 focal groups.  Medicare Part D Open Enrollment is coming to an end; with Dean Gold no longer an option, choices have been difficult for many.  This year we resumed billing for Medical Assistance Case Management. We had stopped in 2010 because we had so few MA clients to merit reporting time. So far, compared with all of 2010 payments we’ve already had a 67% increase in payments.  We have nearly reached our year-end fundraising goal!

Strategic Plan  An Ad Hoc Committee will work on focus group questions.  Critical thinkers / those who will give honest feedback are encouraged to participate in the focus groups.

Legislative Update: Social Security’s restricted and voluntary suspension are being phased out as filing strategies.

Next meeting: 11:00 AM, January 5, 2016 Stoughton Area Senior Center See the City website for full meeting minutes.

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2016 Free Tax Preparation Service: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance 724 E Main St, Stoughton, WI 53589 Note: No phone service at this location-walk in to make appt.

Appointments required, no drop ins: Set up your appointment early since the schedule fills in fast!

Schedule: You may schedule your appointment Thursday, January 21, 2016 – noon to 4:30 Saturday, January 23, 2016 – noon to 4:30 NOTE: No taxes prepared on these two dates Tax Preparation Days and Times: Thursdays 12:00 noon to 4:30 pm from January 28 thru April 7, 2016.

Is Budgeting For Food Tight?

FoodShare Wisconsin may be able to help.

This is a food assistance program for anyone with low or no income. This includes working people or those receiving Social Security, SSI, SSDI or Unemployment. If your monthly income is less than the amount shown for your household size, you could be eligible.

(1 person, $1,862; 2 people, $2,522; 3 people, $3,182; 4 people, $3,842). Call FoodShare Helpline to make an appointment for free application assistance: 1-877-366-3635.

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 dates : Jan. 12 & 26, 9am-12pm,1-4pm March 23, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm

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THIS MONTH’S SUPPORT EVENTS Dementia Caregiver Support Group -NEW! 2nd Thursday, Jan. 14, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

We often caregivers say they are looking for support from people who "really understand because they've been there, too." A Dementia Caregiver Support Group offers just that – a safe place for caregivers of loved ones with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system.

Join Alzheimer’s Association trained facilitator Susan Hawyrlo and others to:

 Exchange practical information on caregiving issues and possible solutions

 Talk through challenges and ways of coping

 Share feelings, needs and concerns

 Learn about resources available in your community

Parkinson’s Support Visit from WPA Thurs., Jan. 27 1:30 PM Jeremy Otte, Director of Outreach & Education at the Wisconsin Parkinson Association (WPA) in Milwaukee will join us to answer questions and share updates about Parkinson’s disease and the WPA. Please call Hollee at 8738585 if you plan to attend.

Area Support Groups Breast Cancer Support

Multiple Sclerosis Group

For individual support please call Karleen at 873-6041 or Judy at 608-770-7829 at Stoughton Hospital.

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

Crohn’s, Colitis & IBD

Older Adult Alcoholics Anonymous

3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM Stoughton Hospital Board Room. Questions call Marilyn at 873-7928

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

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

To meet with a counselor in Stoughton call Earl German 698-0419 or Tuesdays 2 PM

Parkinson Group 4th Wednesday, 1:30-3PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Contact: Hollee at 873-8585

Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing DHSODHH@wisonsin.gov (855) 359-3252

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 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

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CenterEvents: Educational/Health Lunch and Learn Wednesday , January 6 12:00 PM. Are you planning a trip to the Department of Motor Vehicles? Have you need to make changes to your title? What do I need to bring to the DMV for renewing my drivers license? What is a Real ID? How do I get a voters ID? Find answers to these questions and more from Janis Wegner, a representative of the DMV.

Memory Screening Thursday, January 14 12:30-3:30 PM Are you concerned about your memory? A memory screening consists of a series of questions and exercises designed to identify cognitive problems associated with dementia and other medical conditions. Each screening takes about 15 minutes to complete, and will be administered by Dementia Care Specialist Joy Schmidt from the Dane County ADRC. Call to make your appointment 873-8585

Healthy Aging – Nordic Walking Tuesday, January 19 1:00 PM Stop in for this session on the overall benefits of Nordic Walking, or “Walking with Poles” Join Jan Thiel of Exerstrider Products, Inc., and learn about this excellent form of exercise. Open to all.

Attorney Hours at the Senior Center Local Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney, Eric Christoffersen, assists older local clients.

As a service to the Stoughton Community, Attorney Christoffersen will not charge you for meeting with him at the Stoughton Senior Center. You may be offered the option of retaining his law firm (for a fee) if additional work is required on your matter.

Phone: 608-662-0440 Email: edc@dfgrams.com 3rd Monday of the month at the Senior Center

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Coffee with the Mayor Friday, Jan. 8 at 9:30 AM

Come hear the latest information or ask questions about our city.

Book Presentation

The Cabin

Tuesday, January 26 1:00 PM Join local Author Steve Fortney for a presentation on his recently published book, The Cabin. Fortney, an established poet, gives us a yarn about spending time in the North Woods and his poetic qualities are readily seen in his tersely written prose.

This book is a homage to his time spent there, the others who are involved, and their experiences simply relating to Mother Nature and to each other.

Walking The Local Halls Are you looking for an opportunity to get out of the house and get exercise during the colder weather? If so, consider walking the halls of River Bluff School. At no charge, River Bluff will be open to the public until March, Monday thru Friday, 5:00 to 7:00 PM. For more details call the Stoughton High School Athletic Office at 877-5620.

Foot Care in January Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Foot Care will be held on Monday, January 11 and Tuesday, January 26 Thank you.

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CenterEvents: Arts & Entertainment Friday Movie Ricki and the Flash Fri. Jan. 8, 1:00 PM Note Date Change A musician who gave up everything for her dream of rock -and-roll stardom returns home, looking to make things right with her family 101 minutes

Classic Movie Friday My Fair Lady

Fri. Jan. 22, 1:00 PM Note Date Change A snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager that he can take a flower girl and make her presentable in high society.

170 minutes

Book Discussion Group at the Senior Center Wed. January 27 at 1:00 PM The book this month will be I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith. For questions or more details call Stoughton Library at 873-6281

FRIENDSHIP FUND FOR ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER

If you are in need of financial assistance to participate in activities at the Senior Center, there is a fund available to help you. For more information please contact 873-8585.

ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING! Tuesday, January 5, 1:00 PM We’re celebrating Elvis!

So put on your blue suede shoes and join us this month with Elvis Impersonator Alan Graveen and his “Strictly Elvis Show”. He packed the house last year, so bring your fellow Elvis fans and grab a seat. You don’t want to miss this one!! If you will be joining us for lunch before the show, make your reservations the day before by noon.

WANTED: Canasta Players Do you play Canasta? We are looking for a leader for this new group. Call the center if you are interested. We play Tuesdays at 10:00 AM.

Senior Center Fireside Trips For 2016 Information, Registration & Payment Call: Sugar River Senior Center P.O. Box 267, Belleville WI 53508 (608) 424-6007 Coming Trip In April 2016 —Sister Act

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CenterEvents: Month’s Highlights Lunch Bunch Group Friday, January 8, 11:00 AM Location: Sunrise in Stoughton New friends are always welcome to join us!

Call the Senior Center 873-8585 to register.

Sandwich with Soup or Salad: A New Meal Site Option on Tuesdays As part of a statewide revitalization effort of congregate nutrition programs, the Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources (BADR) released a Request for Applications to aging units/ADRCs to fund pilot projects throughout the state. The Stoughton Area Senior Center applied and received one of the eight Revitalization Innovation Mini-Grants to pilot additional meal options at the Center. Similar to the Thursday salad option, on Tuesdays anyone over the age of 60 will have the choice to order from the regular congregate site menu or a sandwich with soup or salad option from Main Street Kitchen. Unlike the $5 meal deal offered by Main Street Kitchen in the summer, this option may be paid by donation based on a client’s determined ability to pay. This six-month trial will be an option ever Tuesday beginning January 5, and if successful, may be continually covered by Dane County.

Many thanks to the BADR and Area Agency on Aging of Dane County for this funding opportunity and to Kim at Main Street Kitchen for providing a great line-up of meal options in the months ahead. See p. 14 for the meal choices. To order call 873-8585 by noon the previous Monday.

DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER: NO MEALS WILL BE SERVED WHEN STOUGHTON SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW OR OTHER DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. Thank you to Troop 3662 and a local child care center for the wonderful holiday cards for the Meals on Wheels in December!

They were truly appreciated.

Recycle your old cell phones & Support Your Local Senior Center!

Your donation keeps harmful chemicals out of landfills and 90% of proceeds benefit the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

Drop off sites: Stoughton Area Senior Center & Hanson Electronics, 2384 Jackson Street NOW COLLECTING: cell phones + digital cameras + laptops + game systems + ipods

Veterans Day November 2015 If you would like a copy of this picture please contact the Senior Center.

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities MONDAY

TUESDAY

Saturday Evening Euchre January 23 7:00 PM New Players Welcome!

WEDNESDAY

JANUARY 2016

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Center Open by Volunteers on Saturday Mornings 9-11AM

8:00 Chair Stretch 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

5 9:00 Computer/Tech 10:00 Canasta 10:30 Chair Yoga 11:00 COA Mt. NO Bunco 1:00 Elvis Show 2:00 AA 2:30 Line Dancing

6 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling Noon Lunch and Learn pg.10 3:00 Ping Pong 5 PM Zumba

7 8:00 Woodcarving 10:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 11:30UW Food Prog.

1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

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11 Foot Care in PM 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

12 Energy Services 9:00 Computer/Tech 10:00 MS Support 10:00 Canasta 10:30 Chair Yoga 2:00 AA 2:30 Line Dancing

13 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Dime Jingle 3:00 Ping Pong 5 PM Zumba

14 8:00 Woodcarving 10:30 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 11:30 UW Food Prog 12:30Memory Screen 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead 2:00 Dementia C.G.

15 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise

18 Staff Holiday

19 9:00 Computer/Tech 10:00 Canasta 10:30 Chair Yoga 1:00 Healthy Aging Talk pg.10 2:00 AA 2:30 Line Dancing 3:00 Grief Support

20 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Ping Pong 5PM Zumba

21 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Computer/Tech 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Tai Chi. 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Low Vision 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

22 Shop at Target East 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Classic Movie 1:00 PD Exercise

25 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 3:00 Ping Pong

26 Energy Services Foot Care in AM 9:00 Computer/Tech 10:00 Canasta 10:30 Chair Yoga 1:00 Over Hill Bingo 1:00 Author Presentation pg. 10 2:00 AA 2:30Line Dancing

27 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Book Discussion 1:30 Parkinson Grp. 3:00 Ping Pong 5PM Zumba

28 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Computer/Tech 9-12 Blood Press.Ch 9:30 Bridge 11:30 UW Food Program 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:30 Sheepshead

29 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise

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Shop @ West Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Coffee/Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 Lunch Bunch 1:00 Movie 1:00 PD Exercise

Lisa’s

Kitchen Corner MyPlate illustrates

the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet using a familiar image — a place setting for a meal.

Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein Foods and Dairy. Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate or in your cup or bowl. Website, ChooseMyPlate.gov provides practical information to individuals, health professionals, nutrition educators, and the food industry to help consumers build healthier diets with resources and tools for dietary assessment, nutrition education, and other userfriendly nutrition information. As Americans are experiencing epidemic rates of overweight and obesity, the online resources and tools can empower people to make healthier food choices for themselves, their families, and their children.

See more at: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

Senior Center Nutrition Program: Meals are provided by Dane County through Consolidated Food Services. They are packed, delivered and served by Senior Center staff and volunteers. If you are a vegetarian or have special dietary needs, talk with Lisa regarding your meal options.

Home Delivered Meals: Meal delivery is available to homebound older adults in the Stoughton Area School District every weekday. The Home Delivered Meal menu for the month is on the following page.

Nutrition Site: The Senior Center serves lunch every weekday at 12:00 PM. The Nutrition Site offers meals from the menu on p. 15, as well as additional meal choices on Tuesdays & Thursdays (see below). See page 2 for transportation options.

Cost of Meals: Individuals 60 or older pay by donation.

Suggested donation is $4.00. Individuals under the age of 60 must pay the total cost: Site: $7.50 Delivered Meal: $7.75.

Cancellations and reservations must be made by 1:00 PM on the previous working day. Any cancellations made on the day of are still subject to payment to the County/Senior Center.

Tuesday Main Street Kitchen Options

Thursday Salad Options

Choice of the below sandwich, and a soup or salad, plus dessert! Sandwiches include cheese, lettuce & tomato.  Jan. 5: Turkey Salad with Apples & Pecans  Jan. 12: Marinated Salmon Filet  Jan. 19: Ham & Turkey  Jan. 26: Egg Salad

Call 873-8585 the prior day by 12PM to order .

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Jan. 7: Garden Salad Jan. 14: Taco Salad Jan. 21: Chef’s Tuna Salad Jan. 28: Chicken Ranch

Call 873-8585 the prior day by 12:00 PM to order.

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JAN. 2016 MENU

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY 1 Happy New Year No Meals Today

For all lunch reservations please call 873-8585 by noon the business day before.

4 Philly Cheese on Bun Buttered Mix Vegg.

Fresh Orange Brownies

5 Meatloaf Baked Potato Butter and Sour Cr. Brussel Sprouts Fruit Cocktail/Jell-O Wh Wh Bread/ Butter

6 Pork Roast/Gravy Brown Rice Beets Pineapple/Orange Mix Cake Multi Gr Bread Butter

7 Mac n Cheese Buttered Green Beans Fruit Cup Multi Gr Bread Butter Strawberry Ice Cr.

8 Open Face Hot Roast Sandwich &Gravy Mashed Potatoes Broccoli Flowerets Cube Cantaloupe

11 Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Brussel Sprouts Apricots-half Wh Wh Bread Butter Vanilla Ice Cream

12 Meatballs/Gravy Egg Noodles Buttered Squash Sliced Pears Blueberry Pie

13 Hearty Bean Soup & Crackers Chicken Salad on WhWh Bread & Lettuce Tomato Juice Fruit Cocktail Choc. Chip Cookie

14 Baked Chicken Mash. Potatoes and Gravy Green Beans Fresh Orange Enrh. White Bread Butter

15 Pepper Steak/ Onions Rice Buttered Oriental Mix Veggies Apple Slices WhWh Bread Butter

18 Chicken & Dumplings Peas & Onions Mand. Oranges Enrih. White Bread Butter Sugar Cookie

19 Swiss Burger on Bun Onion Slice Buttered Corn Coleslaw Fruit Cup Ketchup/Mustard

20 Turkey Roast/Gravy Stuffing Squash V-8 Juice Sliced Peaches Choc. Ice Cream

21 Lasagna Buttered California Blend Veggies Tropical Fruit Salad WhWh Roll & Butter Jell-O & topping

22 Potato Crusted Fish on Bun / shredded Lettuce and Tatar Sauce Carrots Pea Salad Fresh Fruit

25 Meat Sauce Over Mostaccioli Pasta Parm. Cheese Brussel Sprouts Apricot Half Garlic Bread

26 Beef Stew Pineapple Tidbits Biscuit/Margarine Vanilla Pudding With Topping

27 BBQ Pork on a Whole Wh. Bun Three Bean Salad Banana Pumpkin Bar

28 Meatloaf Boiled Red Potatoes /Butter Peas ChunkyApplesauce WhWh Bread/ Butter

29 Chili Fresh Apple Orange Juice Corn Bread/Butter Jell-O Cake

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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 $9.00 per year.

Call 873-8585.

Senior Center Staff Cindy McGlynn—Director Hollee Camacho—Assistant Director 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 ) Hiring—Volunteer/Program Coordinator (Hours Vary)

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

Commission On Aging All COA Meetings Are Open To Public David Bacon—Town of Pl. Springs………………….877-9777 Bob Barnett—City of Stoughton ....................... 873-5527 Sid Boersma—City Council Rep........................ 873-6677 Rosalind Gausman—Town of Dunn ............... 835-3077 Lou Havlik—City of Stoughton ......................... 873-4915 Nancy Hoffman—City of Stoughton……….….. …..219-4325 Ron Jensen—Town of Albion………………….………….228-5963 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