Yahara Senior News -April

APRIL 2011,Vol.28 No.4

Brat Fest 2011

Friday, April 29, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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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Volunteer/Giving Needs

6

Support Groups

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Commission On Aging

11

Community News

11

Ongoing Events

12

Monthly Events

13

Activity Calendar

14

Menu Calendar

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Enjoy the first brat of the season and support the Stoughton Senior Center.

Brats will be available at the Senior Center, drive through, or for delivery. Delivery order forms for orders of 6 or more will be available at the Center, or on our website. The order forms for delivery can be dropped off, called in (873-8585) or faxed (873-8162). Donations are also being accepted to off set costs of food and supplies. Volunteers will be needed to help serve and deliver brats. Please contact Cindy at the Senior Center if you have questions, would like to sign up to help, or if you have donations for the Brat Fest.

Over 90 Luncheon

Friday, April 15, 12:00 pm Join us in honoring those in our community who are over 90 years old and living independently. After the luncheon there will be music by the Stoughton High School Orchestra.

Please make your reservations by noon April 14.

The Results Are In: In 2010…

• 32,053 participated in Senior Center programs & events • Volunteers delivered 14,495 meals to homebound seniors • Case Management usage increased 37% from last year Request our 2010 Annual Report for more such details.

It is also available at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior

Are You Scanning??

Many of the statistics detailed in our 2010 Annual Report were compiled from the sign-ins of participants using the MySeniorCenter database. Please scan your card every time you visit the Senior Center. Don’t have a card? Have a card, but not sure how to use it?

Please ask our staff for assistance.

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Stoughton Area Senior Center

Case Management

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

Call 873-8585 to schedule an appointment.

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

Transportation: General

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

Contact: Richard Hoffman 873-6112

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 & Wednesday 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 individuals homes every weekday. Please see page 5 for details on the nutrition meal site and home delivered meals service.

Veterans Assistance

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

Financial Education Counselor

Individual appointments available Thursdays for anyone who has questions about basic money management issues. Free. Call Sue Taylor to schedule an appointment (608) 224-3645

Blood Pressure Readings

No appointments needed 2nd Monday of the month, 10:00 -11:00 AM Last Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM &1/2 hour before Bingo days

Foot Care Clinic

Offered third full week of the month Monday, 12:30 - 3:30 PM Tuesday, 8:30 AM -11:30 AM Call 873-8585 for an appointment. Cost $15.

For Diabetic Foot Care Appointments: Call the Oregon Area Senior Center 835-5801.

Please see our Stoughton Area Guide for Senior Services available at the Senior Center or on our website at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior, for a more complete list of the following services: Food Pantry • Medical • Housing • Financial Mental Health • Home Health • Respite Fitness/Wellness • Care Facilities For further assistance, please call the Senior Center (608) 873-8585.

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axãáM Case Management Services WHERE DOES ALL MY MONEY GO?

March’s newsletter talked about being in a budget and checking to see where you were as we get into 2011. We know that last year property taxes went up as did the cost of living even though we were told it did not go up by very much. However, if your income did not go up, as was the case with many of us, the amount of money you have to meet ongoing bills that increased as a result of increased heating, gasoline for the car, insurance on the car, Medicare D Prescription Drug Insurance and grocery bills may be making you feel really pinched for money. Several articles have appeared recently about budgeting and although most of us feel we know the basics of budgeting perhaps a very elementary review of what we have coming into our household every month and what is going out every month would be worth doing.

This is not an accountant’s view of budgeting nor even a very good money manager’s point of view but rather one of a person who, if, at the end of the month, has some money left over to do something fun with, the budget is considered a success!

Usually it is very easy to know what is coming in each month.

Wages_____________________ Social Security_______________ Pension____________________ SSI/SSIE___________________ Interest____________________ OTHER____________________ TOTAL______________________ However, remembering and listing all that goes out in a month’s time is usually what causes us grief.

Rent or Mortgage____________________ Electricity___________________________ Water & Sewage_____________________ Heat_______________________________ Garbage Pickup______________________ Cable TV___________________________ Computer Internet___________________ Phone (Cell too)_____________________ Car License Plate Fee_________________ Car Payment_______________________ Driver’s License_____________________ Gasoline__________________________ Car Insurance______________________ Car Maintenance___________________ (Look at last year’s oil changes and other repair costs; add them up and divide by 12 for a monthly estimate) Taxes____________________________ (Look at what you paid in 2010 in property, personal, income, etc.; add them together and divide by 12 for a monthly estimate) Health Insurance___________________ Dental, Vision Insurance ____________ Medicare B Insurance_______________ Medicare D Insurance_______________ Prescription Drug Costs______________ (You can get a list of costs from your pharmacist for 2010 and divide the total by 12 for an estimate if you get drugs from different sources or at different times of the month) Dr. Visits__________________________ Medical, Dental, Vision-Glasses, Contacts, Dentures, Caps, Root Canals __________ Life Insurance ______________________ Long Term Care Insurance____________ Credit Card Payments________________ Personal Loan Payments______________ Social Club Fees_____________________ Professional License Fees_____________ TOTAL_______________________

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axãáM Case Management Services Continued on page The previous ones4were the easy ones because you usually have and keep a record of these expenses. Now for the expenses that often aren’t counted.

Clothing (including shoes, etc) Expenses____________________ Food Expenses_______________________ (If you buy cleaning and paper supplies at the grocery store you can use that as a grocery expense or separate it into a separate category) Paper products such as paper towels, toilet paper, etc._____________________________ Detergents, cleaning supplies, personal hygiene such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, cologne, etc.____________________ Walking around money________________ Pet costs____________________________ (Food, check-ups, licenses, health care) Vacation____________________________ (If you regularly spend some time away from your usual residence what do you spend for travel, eating out, staying in a motel, etc. If you want to start saving for a vacation take the total and divide into the number of months you have until that vacation.)

If you eat out once a week or more; what do you spend_______________ Go to concerts, movies, etc, one or more times per week_______________ Donations to church, charity, etc.__________________________________ Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary, Wedding and Baby Gifts______________________________ House maintenance (unplanned) _____________________________ (Look at what you spent last year for repairs or replacements and divide into 12 for an estimate.)

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Any big purchases you plan on (Window, door, carpet, furnace, furniture, appliances, or roof, for example.) Put down the estimated cost and divide by the number of months you think you have until it has to be done.______________ Magazine subscriptions______________ Newspaper subscriptions_____________ (You can divide the cost of yearly subscriptions by 12 for a monthly cost) Haircuts ___________________________ (You can estimate the number of times you get your hair cut or done in a year and the cost and divide by 12.)

Manicures/ pedicures______________________ Club Memberships___________________ Treats (coffee, donuts, malts, ice cream sundaes, you get the picture)_________ (Look at what you spend in a week and multiply by 4 for a monthly estimate.)

Books, DVDs, Games, Puzzles, Craft supplies, etc_______________________ Garden supplies, plants, etc_______________________________ (Look at what you spend during the season and divide by 12 if you want to save up) TOTAL__________________________ By referring to the above list of expenses you may find an area that you can make changes to decrease your expenses. Or, you may find you are doing the best you can.

A financial education counselor is at the Stoughton Area Senior Center by appointment for FREE one-on-one coaching for anyone who has questions about basic money management issues. Call Sue Taylor at the Financial Education Center to schedule an appointment (608)283-1259.

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_|átËá Kitchen Corner Fruit and Vegetable Benefits:

Fruits and vegetables are sources of many vitamins, minerals and other natural substances that may help protect you from chronic diseases.

Dietary fiber has been shown to have a number of beneficial effects including decreased risk of coronary artery disease. Excellent fiber sources are navy beans, kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, lima beans, white beans, soybeans, split peas, chick peas, black eyed peas, lentils, and artichokes.

Potassium may help to maintain a healthy blood pressure. Good potassium fruit and vegetable sources are sweet potatoes, tomato paste, tomato puree, beet greens, white potatoes, white beans, lima beans, cooked greens, carrot juice, and prune juice.

Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthy and helps to protect against infections. Excellent sources are sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, spinach, turnip greens, mustard greens, kale, collard greens, winter squash, cantaloupe, red peppers, and chinese cabbage.

Vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds and keep teeth and gums healthy. Excellent sources are red and green peppers, kiwi, strawberries, sweet potatoes, kale, cantaloupe, broccoli, pineapple, brussel sprouts, oranges, mangoes, tomato juice, and cauliflower.

NUTRITION PROGRAMS

All meals are provided by Dane County Consolidated Food Services; and packaged, delivered and served by Senior Center volunteers.

Nutrition Site: The Senior Center serves lunch every weekday at 12:00 PM. Home Delivered Meals: Meal delivery is available to homebound older adults in the Stoughton School District every weekday.

Recipe of the Month Asian Snow Peas 1 tsp sesame oil ½lb fresh or frozen snow pea pods, ends trimmed ½ cup carrots, sliced diagonally ¼ cup canned water chestnuts, sliced, no-salt added ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp cornstarch Add oil to a nonstick skillet and heat on medium high.

Add snow peas and carrots. Sauté 2 minutes.

Add water chestnuts and broth. Bring to a boil.

Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Combine soy sauce and cornstarch, stir until cornstarch dissolves. Add to vegetable mixture.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Serve immediately.

To the participants who enjoy our meals on wheels and congregate lunches: Please be reminded that, if at all possible, cancellations/reservations should be made by 1:00 pm the previous working day. Any cancellations made on the day of, are still subject to payment to the caterer. Thank you.

Cost of Meals 2011: Individuals 60 years or older pay by donation. The suggested donation is $3.00/meal. Individuals under the age of 60 must pay the total cost of the meal.

Meal Site: $6.10 Delivered Meal: $6.35.

Orders/Cancellations: Participants must make reservations or cancellations by 1:00 PM the day before a requested meal. Any cancellations made on the day of a previously scheduled meal are still subject to payment to the caterer.

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iÉÄâÇàxxÜBZ|ä|Çz axxwá April 10 to 16 National Volunteer Week

We will be thanking our dedicated and hard working volunteers at a continental breakfast on Wednesday, April 13 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. If you have volunteered with the center in the past year, please join us for some tasty treats. We thank you again for your contributions of time, skills, and energy that enable us to have many of our programs here at the Stoughton Area Senior Center. In 2010, our volunteers put in 11,168 hours. This is almost two and a half staff positions at the Senior Center. Thank you volunteers!

A special thank you for the people who help decorate the Senior Center: Kay, Barb, Ruby, Mary, and anyone else we may have forgotten. You help the facility look festive and cheery throughout the year. Thank you.

VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) SITE When: Until April 7, 2011 Thursdays Only, 12:00—5:00 PM Walk-in Service, no appointment needed Where: Stoughton Police Department, 2nd Floor 321 S. Fourth St., Stoughton WI 53589 Questions?

Call 873-8585 or check our website for a detailed brochure: www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior.

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OVER 100…

Last fall a program was explained to sew little dresses for girls in Africa. To date over one hundred have been sent from Stoughton senior citizens. Little Dresses for Africa is a non-profit, Christian organization, which provides relief to girls in Africa in the form of dresses. These dresses are distributed through the orphanages in Central Africa to plant in the hearts of little girls that they are worthy.

If you, or someone you know, would like to sew some dresses to be sent this spring, patterns and some extra fabric are available at the reception desk at the Senior Center. Return the completed dresses to the reception desk and they will be mailed. Any questions contact Ruby Cabibbo @873-5525.

Loan Closet at the Senior Center

Did you know the Stoughton Area Senior Center has a loan closet of durable medical equipment?

These items have been donated or purchased for the purpose of helping older adults who might not be able to afford these items on their own or want to try a piece of equipment before they purchase it for themselves. The purpose of the loan closet has always been to be helpful to older adults and their families during what is usually a stressful time of change due to surgery or physical disability. We have accumulated a nice variety of items that are used quite a bit. With that usage comes upkeep, repair and cleaning. We have a wonderful volunteer who works on the repair and up keep of the equipment, but we have struggled to consistently have a volunteer to clean all of this equipment. Starting March 1 we are asking for a minimum donation of $5 for the use of our loan closet. These donations will go towards repair and cleaning of the equipment. If you have any questions regarding our loan closet, please contact Cindy at 873-8585.

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APRIL HIGHLIGHTS Parkinson Support

A multiple choice question: WHO WILL BE OUR SPEAKER IN APRIL? A. French horn player from the Milwaukee Symphony who has Parkinson’s B. John Daugherty from the WI Brain Donor Program C. Molly Knigge from the UW Swallow Clinic D. Nancy Ninman on the subject of incontinence and urinary problems Look for the answer in a flyer you’ll receive the week before our April meeting. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, or have questions or concerns, contact Donna Anderson at 849-7062 or donnawauna@yahoo.com

Low Vision Group

Thursday, March 17 from 1:00-2:30 PM If you experience vision decline or loss of sight consider attending our monthly group. Through our stories we share the conflicts we have faced and help others to find solutions to their challenges. Do you have ideas for future group topics? Please contact Hollee at 873-8585.

Area Support Groups Caregiver Group

2nd Thursday, 2:00-3:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: 873-8585

Diabetic Support Group

1st Thursday, 1:00 PM Oregon Area Senior Center 219 Park Street Contact: Sue Riehle 835-5801

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

Multiple Sclerosis Support

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

Older Adult Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Contact: Earl German 246-7606 ext. 1182

Grief Support Groups

Contact Hospice Care www.hospicecareinc.com Madison Office: 276-4660 Janesville Office: 755-1871

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

advocacy and support services including a 24/7 Helpline.

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

Parkinson Group

4th Wednesday,1:30 - 3:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room.

Contact: 873-8585 or Donna Anderson 849-7062

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28TH ANNUAL WISCONSIN SENIOR GAMES

Games play from June 4 to June 11, 2011. Registration will be available beginning April 10 via mail-in or on-line at www.wiseniorgames.org . Some of the games will be euchre, Wii bowling, cribbage, tennis, dart ball, volleyball, trap, softball and swimming. There is also a kick off banquet. Check the website or the information sheet at our senior center for more information. There is a small registration fee and everyone receives a t-shirt. Let the Games Begin!!

Upcoming Summer Day Trips with the Stoughton Area Senior Center • Patsy Cline “A Closer Walk With You” at the Fireside Thurs. June 16th. Only 25 seats available for the bus, dinner and show. Come join us for a musical tribute to Patsy Cline. You will hear all the favorites such as; “Crazy”, “Walkin’ After Midnight”, and “A Closer Walk With Thee”. Cost: $ 90.00 • Milwaukee Brewers vs. the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park Thursday July 28th @ 1:10 PM 50 seats available in section 207. Make it a family trip. Cost:$65.00 Tickets need to be paid by July 8th.

If you have questions, or would like to sign up for these trips, please call 873-8585.

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axãáM COA & Community Commission on Aging

Meeting Highlights for March 1, 2011 County Budget: • Denise Duranczyk, Dane County Board Supervisor of District 35, introduced herself and distributed pie charts displaying expenditure break-down of Dane County’s 2011 operating Budget. Denise serves on the Co. Health & Human Needs Committee, and C. McGlynn asked that she share her knowledge of how such county services will be impacted by the State’s Budget Reform Bill.

• With an expected reduction in State shared revenues, the County’s non-mandated programs (i.e. homeless shelters, senior case management, Joining Forces for Families, developmentally disabled employment training, and adult day cares) receiving Dane County Health & Human Needs support are likely to receive cuts. The Senior Center & other Stoughton agencies provide such non-mandated programs.

• It was moved that a letter be sent displaying the impact to the community if the budget repair bill is put into effect and to urge City Council to consider advocating to not have reduced shared revenue come to the City.

• Please direct your concerns to your elected officials.

City Budget: • H. Camacho & D. Sharpe participated in a 6-hour initial “Appreciative Inquiry” workshop for the City’s Budget for Outcomes Initiative, an approach to public budgeting that is based on funding programs and services based on their contribution to results.

• Citizen feedback is needed; watch the Hub or contact City Hall for details.

Fundraisers/New Charges: • Brat Sale April 29. See front for details.

• Syttende Mai: Senior Center will close for the weekend after the pancake breakfast due to cost of having staff here and difficulty in finding enough volunteers.

• Loan Closet: now asking for $5 min. donation.

Full meeting minutes at:

http://stoughtoncitydocs.com/commission-on-aging/

Next meeting- 10:00 a.m. April 5, 2011 Senior Center, Stoughton Room

Celebrate Volunteering Open House at RSVP April 10-15 is National Volunteer Week and what better time to recognize the efforts of RSVP volunteers, and invite others to experience the fun and fulfillment of volunteering.

Please join us for a special Open House to Celebrate Volunteering. Meet other volunteers, talk with program coordinators, find out about volunteer opportunities with RSVP, share your experiences with others, and enjoy refreshments and door prizes. You can bring a friend.

When: April 14, 1 PM to 4 PM Where: RSVP office, 517 N Segoe Road, Suite 300, Madison (behind Hilldale Mall)

Stoughton Area Medication Disposal & Sharps Collection Event Saturday April 30,2011 9:00 am to Noon Drive through service at the Stoughton Fire Department.

For more information please call 608-873-6677.

Home Energy Assistance

Energy Services, Inc. will hold office hours at the Stoughton Senior Center on Wed., April 13.

Appointments must be scheduled by calling Energy Service Inc. at (608) 267-8601.

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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

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

Chair Massage, $7/15-mins.

This month: April 6 & 20 Call to schedule appointment.

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

Line Dancing Every other Tues. 2:30 PM UW Nutrition Education, Free Topic: Label Reading 3rd Thursday, 11:30 AM Ping Pong, Free Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

Wii Bowling, Free Thursday. 12:30– 2PM Yoga for Over 50 Suggested donation $2-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, Covenant Lutheran Church Newly Added: Wed. 10:00 AM Fire Dept. training room

Classes & Skill Development Computer Assistance/Lessons Tues., 9:30 - 11:30 AM or by Appt. No registration needed.

Free. Stop in with your computer questions.

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

Norwegian Language, Wed., 9:00 - 11:30 AM No registration needed.

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Painting Group, Free Thur., 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Meets at Vennevoll Clubhouse Rosemaling Group, Free Wed., 9:15 AM Norwegian painting Wood Carving, Thur., 8:00 - 12:00 PM Wood Shop, Free Varied hours. Must take a safety course to use shop.

Social & Recreation Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Sponsor: Olga Heberer Euchre, Free Every Monday 1:30 PM 4th Saturday 7:30 PM New players always welcome Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:15 PM Bring a $1 prize.

Pool, Free Daily, during Center hours Scrabble, Free 1st Wednesday, 1:00 PM Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Lessons available when called in advance.

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

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April Highlights Movie Day

Friday, April 1, 1:00 PM Free Movie and Treat: $1.00 This month’s feature is Secretariat.

This movie is about Penny Chenery Tweedy and her colleagues, that guide her long-shot, but precocious stallion to set the unbeaten record for winning the Triple Crown in 1973.

Over 90 Luncheon

Friday, April 15, 12:00 pm Join us in honoring those in our community who are over 90 years old and living independently.

After the luncheon there will be live music by SHS Orchestra. Please make your reservations by noon April 14.

Lunch Bunch

Friday, April 8th Come join us at The McFarland House at 11:30 AM If attending, please call 873-8585 to make your reservation.

Music Appreciation Series: A LITTLE AT A TIME

Mondays, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Stoughton Area Senior Center Instructor: John Beutel Music Appreciation Series are FREE, and anyone from the community who loves music and wants to learn more about music is invited to attend, though donations are accepted. The sessions are structured in such a way that you may attend one, two or any number of sessions depending on your interests. Please join us this month on….

April 4: Alan Hovahness: An American Mystic April 11: It Takes Two to Tango: An Evening of Musical Duets April 18: The Monroe Chamber Trio April 25: Franz Liszt:The Hungarian Idol

Coffee with our Mayor 2nd Friday, 9:30-10:30 AM

Visit with Mayor Donna Olson.

Hear the latest City news, ask questions and share your concerns.

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.

Introduction to Floral Design

Are you interested in taking a 3 session floral design class at the Senior Center? Cost would be $15.00 for the class and flowers. There would be a few tools that the student would need to supply. If you are interested in this class or have questions, call Kate at 608-209-3703.

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

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities

APRIL 2011

* = Off Site Class

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Saturday Mornings Center Opened

by Volunteers 9-11:30 am

Saturday Evening Cards Euchre April 23 7:30pm

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1 Veteran’s Assist.

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

4 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre 7PM Music Appreciation pg. 13

5 9-12 Woodshop 9-11 Computer Help 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 COA Meeting 2:00 AA Meeting

6 New Library Books In 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 10:00 Yoga* 1:00 Scrabble 3:00 Ping Pong

7 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Painting* 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 12:30 Wii Bowling 1:30 Sheepshead

8 Veteran’s Assist.

Shop@ West Town Popcorn in AM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:30 Mayor Olson 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:30 Lunch Bunch

11 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Blood Pressure Readings 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre 7PM Music Appre.

12 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9-11 Computer Help 10:00 MS Support Group 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

13 8:00 Volunteer Treats & Gathering Energy Asst. Day 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian 10:00 Yoga* 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong

14 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 12:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Adv Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead 2:00 Caregiver Grp.

15 Veteran’s Assist.

Popcorn in AM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong Noon Over 90 Luncheon & Music

18 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge Foot Care in PM 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre 7 PM Music Appreciation pg. 13

19 Foot Care in AM Call for Appt.

9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9-11 Computer Help 2:00 AA Meeting

20 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 10:00 Yoga* 1:00 Community Bingo 3:00 Ping Pong

21 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Painting* 12:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Low Vision Grp. 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

22 Veteran’s Assist.

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

25 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:30 Euchre 7PM Music Appreciation

26 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9-11 Computer Help 1:15 Over the Hill Bingo 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

27 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Norwegian Class 10:00 Yoga* 1:30 Parkinson Support Group 3:00 Ping Pong

28 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:30 Bridge 10-1Blood Pressure 12:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

29 Veteran’s Assist.

Popcorn in AM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:00 to 1:00 BRAT FEST pg. 1

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Menu

All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Center Only:

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

FRIDAY 1 Baked Fish Tarter Sauce Augratin Potatoes Spinach Orange Juice Bread/Marg.

SALAD OPTION

for Thursdays.

Order your salad by noon the Wednesday before.

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4 Meatloaf/Gravy Mashed Potatoes California Mix Pineapple Bread/ Marg.

5 Salisbury Steak/ Gravy Roasted Red Potatoes Squash Applesauce Rye Bread/Marg.

6 Baked Chicken Dressing/Gravy Vegetable Medley Peaches Cake

7 Sliced Turkey Ham Scalloped Potatoes Beets Banana Bread/Marg.

Dessert

8 Hamburger/Bun Ketchup/Mustard Potato Salad Corn Apple Juice Cookie

11 Lasagna Parmesan Cheese Broccoli Mandarin Oranges Garlic Bread

12 Roast Pork/Gravy Rice Pilaf California Blend Pears Bread/Marg.

13 Spaghetti/Meat Sauce Parmesan Cheese Green Beans Pineapple Garlic Bread

14 Great Northern Minestrone Soup Crackers Ham & Cheese on Rye Apricots Cookie

15 Over 90 Lunch

18 Beef Tips Over Egg Noodles Carrots Banana Bread/ Marg.

Pie

19 Roasted Turkey Baked Sweet Potato Spinach Fruit Cup Bread/ Marg.

Ice Cream Cup

20 Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Broccoli Fresh Orange Bread/Marg.

Cake

21 Meatloaf Baked Potato/Sour Cream Squash Peaches Bread/Marg.

22 Tuna Casserole Mixed Veggies Applesauce Bread/Marg.

Bunny Cookie

25 Goulash Casserole Mixed Vegetables Cinnamon Sliced Apples Bread/Marg.

Dessert

26 Baked Fish/Lemon Butter Tartar Sauce Augratin Potatoes Beets Fruit Cup Bread/Marg.

27 Spaghetti/Meat Balls Parmesan Cheese Green Beans Mandarin Oranges Garlic Bread

28 Beef Stew Three Bean Salad Pineapple Biscuit/Marg.

Cookie

29 Brat Fest at the Center Sliced Turkey Ham W/ Pineapple Sauce Cheesy Hash Browns Peas W/W Roll Banana Marg.

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Chicken Alfredo w/Fettuccini Noodles Three Bean Salad Fruited Red Jello Mini Croissant/Marg Lemon Bar

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Yahara Senior News 248 West Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-8585 Fax # 608-873-8162

Yahara Senior News is published once a month by the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

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

If you wish to have this newsletter mailed to you, the cost is currently $6.00 per year. Call 873-8585.

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Albion & Dunkirk .......................................... 335-6677 Susan Brodd, Stoughton Area Senior Center Pleasant Springs & Rutland ......................... 838-7117 Sara Sprang, McFarland Outreach Dunn & Christiana........................................... 838-7117 Lori Anderson, McFarland Outreach Appointments made for home visits, or at Stoughton and McFarland Outreach offices.

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David Bacon—Town of Pl. Springs .....................877-9777 Edna Cloutier—City of Stoughton ................... 873-3809 Kay Davis—City of Stoughton ...........................873-4886 Carol Heidenway—Town of Dunn .................. 835-5472 Kelli Krcma—City of Stoughton ....................... 877-0070 Don Mix—City of Stoughton ............................. 873-3637 Mary Onsager—School District Rep ................ 873-3999 Jeanne Schwass-Long—Town of Dunkirk ........ 873-9227 David Sharpe—City of Stoughton ..................... 877-8724 Charlotte Snow—City of Stoughton ................. 205-1281 Betty Thompson—Town of Rutland ................ 835-5145 Larry Weiss—City Council Rep ........................873-0945 Open Position—Town of Albion