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November Menu page 2 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 November Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 8 November Programs & Events page 9-10 upcoming events page 10-11 DONATIONS page 11 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 november 2014 Craft Fair Friday, November 7th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 8th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Over 20 senior craft vendors will be selling a variety of handmade items - holiday decorations, jewelry, aprons, hats, scarves, mittens, quilts, note cards, tote bags, lap robes, shawls and much, much more. Flu Vaccination Clinic - Friday, November 7th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please remember to bring your Medicare Card (it is red, white and blue) or your Medicaid Card (black and white). If you do not have these benefits, the cost of the vaccination is $31.00. Headaches: How to Stop Them From Stopping You Join us on Tuesday, November 18th at 1:00 p.m. for an informative talk, by Dr. Laura Konopacki, who is a Chiroprac- tor at Body Wave Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic. Almost 73% of people get headaches at some point. Dr. Laura will address issues such as what is a headache, what are the most common causes and how you can get some relief. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for the program. Please make your lunch reservation by noon on Monday, November 17th, by calling 831-2373. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 4 november 3 Monday & Bean Chili 4 Tuesday Fish 5 Wednesday ����������������Cheeseburger on a Bun 6 Thursday Beef w/ Gravy 7 Friday & Meat Sauce 10 Monday Soup & Polish Sausage on a Bun 11 Tuesday Cordon Blue 12 Wednesday Steak 13 Thursday Chicken 14 Friday w/ Gravy 17 Monday w/ Gravy over Egg Noodles 18 Tuesday Stew 19 Wednesday & Bean Soup Copper Pennies Salad 20 Thursday Casserole 21 Friday Meal (See Page 3 for details) 24 Monday 25 Tuesday Tips over Egg Noodles 26 Wednesday Steak w/ Gravy 27 Thursday for Thanksgiving 28 Friday for Thanksgiving Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Please remember to make your lunch reservation by noon the day before by calling the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. The Middleton Senior Center meal site is part of Dane County Human Services. Bus Schedule: The Middleton Senior Center offers a number of different transportation options to Middleton resi- dents each week. You MUST contact the Senior Center the day before you wish to use this valuable service. Transportation to meals sites and local grocery shopping is by donation. The suggested donation is $1.00 round trip to the meal site and the suggested donation for local grocery shopping is $2.00 round trip. No one will be denied rides for these purposes based upon their ability to donate. These times are tentative and may vary de- pending on the route and number of people who participate. Day Destination Pick Up Return Monday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Monday 1st & 3rd Hilldale & Walgreens 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Monday 2nd & 4th West Towne Mall 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Copps in Middleton 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Wednes- day Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Thursday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Thursday Walgreens in Middleton 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Thursday Target & Copps on Junction Rd. 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Friday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 4 Lunch Information Come join us for a meal and conversation in our bright and open dining room. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. The cost of each meal is $7.50. Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) are available for home-bound seniors Diners over age 60, please donate what you can afford. For further information contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Salad Alternative We offer cold salads as an alternative to the regular Tuesday meal at the dining center ONLY. November 4th Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef or chicken), cheese, tomato, onions, tostado chips. Salsa and sour cream on the side. November 11th Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, cheese and assorted fresh vegetables. Your choice of dressing. November 18th Chinese Chicken Salad Chicken, celery, green pepper, sweet onion mandarin oranges and pineapple mixed with salad dressing and mustard served on lettuce with Chinese noodles. November 25th Garden Salad Mixed salad, fresh vegetables, cheese, egg, celery, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, peas, green onions. Your choice of dressing. Vegetarian Option We offer a vegetarian option to our lunch menu. For details contact Ted at 831-2373. Bakery Items Mondays The Middleton Senior Center receives bakery items on Mondays ONLY at approximately 10:30 a.m. from Clasen’s. Thanksgiving Meal Join us on Friday, November 21st, at 11:30 a.m. for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. The menu in- cludes, roasted turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, brussel sprouts with bacon, fresh fruit cup, dinner roll and pumpkin pie with whipped topping for des- sert. Make your reservation by noon on Thursday, November 20th by calling 831-2373. Foot Care Home Health United and the Middleton Senior Cen- ter offer foot care five times each month. Foot Care is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost of Foot Care is $20.00. Contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373 for an appointment. Diabetic Foot Care Diabetic Foot Care cost is $28.00 per visit. This service is offered each month at the Middleton Senior Center. Contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373 for an appointment. Yes, You Can Join Us! If you are age 55 or older, you can participate in the programs at the Middleton Senior Center. You do not have to live in the City of Middleton to join us, and there is no membership fee. There may be a residency requirement for certain services including case management services, transportation and Meals on Wheels. For additional information contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Senior Center Closed A reminder that the Middleton Senior Center will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th, for the Thanks- giving Holiday. No Meals on Wheels, meal site dinners, or activities will be held at the Senior Center. If you need a meal or other assistance during this time, please contact a case manager, at 831-2373. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 4 Scrabble Mondays Join us to play Scrabble at 9:30 a.m. on Mondays. We have several Scrabble boards, therefore, multiple games may be played. No reservations are needed you may just show up! Cribbage Players We have a Cribbage group that plays on Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. They are always looking for additional players. We have the cribbage boards, you can just show up. Monday Bridge Bridge on Mondays is now open to anyone who wishes to play. Please arrive by 12:30 p.m. to begin play at 12:45 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening Blood Pressure Screening is offered at 12:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. This month it will be on Tuesday, November 4th, at 12:30 p.m. Sing–Along Join us on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for a Sing-Along with friends. Join us to sing Tuesday, November 4th and Tuesday, November 18th, at 10:00 a.m. Sheet music is provided. Mary Duckwitz and Fran Jeatran lead this group as well as accompanying on the piano. New voices are always welcome. Mah Jongg We have an active group of people that play Mah Jongg on Tuesday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. If you would like to join them just show up. If you have a Mah Jongg set, please bring it. We have all levels of players. New players are welcome. Stitchers Join us on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. for knitting and crocheting in the living room. Newcomers are always welcome. Bring your projects and join this social group. Mending Service Mending is offered on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month. Appointments are required. Our volunteers will do simple mending and hemming they will not alter clothing with linings. You are al- lowed to bring two items per appointment. The next mending days are Tuesday, November 11th and Thursday, November 13th. 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Make your appointment by calling 831-2373. Newsletter Assembly The December newsletter will be assembled a little early due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Join us on Tuesday, November 18th, at 8:30 a.m. for bulk mailing. Doors of the Senior Center will be open at 8:00 a.m. and assembly of the newsletter will begin at 8:30 a.m. Please consider helping out. BINGO BINGO is played on the last Tuesday of each month. Join us on Tuesday, November 25th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. Sign IN & Sign UP We have recently upgraded our sign in comput- er and touch screen. The monitor is larger and easier to read when you are signing in with your key card. It is still very important to remember to sign IN with your key card. If you do not have a key card, please ask for one at the front desk and we will arrange for a card. Keeping track of the participant involvement levels and volunteer hours are important for budgeting purposes. It is just as important to sign up in advance if you are planning on attending a program, event or meal. Therefore, if there is a change we can contact you in advance, and it helps us to avoid cancelling programs due to a lack of interest. If you don’t sign up, we don’t know that there is interest in a program and we may cancel that program. PLEASE call us to sign up for any program that you are interested in attending. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 4 Reminiscing Group The Reminiscing Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10:00 a.m. They will meet on Thursday, November 6th and Thurs- day, November 20th at 10:00 a.m. Middleton Jazz Every Thursday The Middleton Jazz band is continuing to play on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Middleton Senior Center. Come and enjoy the music or, if you are feeling musical, bring your instrument to join in. Nimble Fingers Nimble Fingers meets on Thursday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. The first and third Thursdays of each month are meetings to discuss their projects and administrative topics. The remaining Thursdays they work on their projects which are donated to vari- ous community organizations. If you have questions, please call the Senior Center at 831-2373. Rummikub & Games on Fridays A group has started playing Rummikub on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. This is a tile game based on Mah Jongg and Rummy. Stop by to play one of the many games we offer like Uno, Checkers, Chess or other games donated to us by the Spiel Foundation. Social Seniors Social Seniors have a couple of events this month. They will be attending The Four Freshmen on Satur- day, November 1st, at 7:30 p.m. at the Middleton PAC. Singing with a harmony uniquely their own, The Four Freshmen have enamored listeners world-wide for 65 years, while gaining recognition as one of the most influential vocal groups of all time. Their tight- knit sound inspired The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, The Mamas & The Papas, Frankie Valli and the Man- hattan Transfer. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Middleton Community Bank for $25.00 each. Meet in the lobby of the PAC at 7:00 p.m. Join them on Wednesday, November 6th, at 9:00 a.m. for Coffee and Conversation at Three Sister’s Inn, 2227 Parmenter Street. Then on Monday, November 17th, join them for a tour of The Bruce Company, 2830 Parmenter Street. See the beautiful holiday decorations and the numer- ous decorated trees. Meet at the Bruce Company at 10:00 a.m. After the tour they will go across the street to Culvers for lunch. No reservations necessary, just show up for any of these events. Writing Group The Writing Group meets on the second Wednes- day of each month. This month they will meet at the Middleton Library on Wednesday, November 12th, at 1:00 p.m. This months writing topics are: 1. I wish I had... 2. My experience with cooking and/or eating 3. Music makes me feel like... New members are always welcome. Gadget Guru The Gadget Guru is not available in November, how- ever, he will return in December to assist you. He will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Thurs- day, December 11th, at 10:00 a.m. No reserva- tion is needed. November Movie “Gravity” Join us on Friday, November 14th, at 12:30 p.m. for the movie “Gravity”winner of seven Academy Awards®. A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after a catastrophe destroys their shuttle and leaves them adrift in orbit. Starring: Sandra Bullock, Ed Harris and George Clooney. Rated PG-13 91 Minutes ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 4 10 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Video Lecture Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 17 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Video Lecture Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge • 5:00 Commission on Aging 11 • 9:00 Wood Carving Class • 9:00 Mending • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 18 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Class • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:00 Vets Group • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning “Headaches” 5 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Oil Pastels 12 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Essential Tremor Group • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Oil Pastels 19 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:00 a.m. - Noon Energy Assistance • 9:00 Strenth & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Oil Pastels 6 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 13 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:00 Mending • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Low Vision Support Group • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards • 1:00 Caregiver Support Group 20 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:00 Books R Us • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 7 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Craft Sale 9:00 a.m. - noon Flu Shot clinic • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 14 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “ Gravity“ 21 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 11:30 Lunch • 10:15 Video Lecture • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Emergency Preparedness Program November 2014 3 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Video Lecture Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 4 • 9:00 Wood Carving Class • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Blood Pressure Screening • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 4 24 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Apron History Presentation • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 1 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 25 • 9:00 Wood Carving Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 2 • 9:00 Wood Carving Class • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Blood Pressure Screening • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 26 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 3 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:00 & Flex • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead • 1:00 Oil Pastels 27 Closed for Thanks- giving Day Holiday 4 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 28 Closed for Thanks- giving Day Holiday 5 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle November 2014 All programs and activities are subject to change. The Middleton Senior Center reserves the right to cancel or change locations of programs and activities at any time. Room assignments may vary depending on activities in the build- ing that are scheduled before, during or after an activity. The Middleton Senior Center is able to provide a wide variety of excellent services, activities and programs because staff, vol- unteers and participants are flexible and cooperative when such changes are made. ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 4 Madison College Classes Madison College (formerly MATC) offers classes taught at the Middleton Senior Center. Madison College will cancel all classes that do not have 10 students registered 10 days prior to a class. Again, we strongly encourage you to sign up for classes as soon as you are interested to be counted and signed up for the class. To Register call (608) 246-6240 Monday – Thursday (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Senior Cost is based on 60+ Fresh Pasta and Sauces Wednesdays November 5th & November 12th 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Class # 34730 Estimated Senior Cost is $46.00 Facebook: Connect with Friends Tuesday and Thursday November 11th & November 13th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class # 33297 Estimated Senior Cost is $30.00 Cooking: Knife Skills and Safety Wednesday November 19th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 34732 Estimated Senior Cost is $27.00 Wine Tasting Fundamentals Thursday December 4th 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Class # 34958 Estimated Senior Cost is $25.00 Mystery Book Club The book for the Wednesday, November 5th, 10:00 a.m. meeting, will be Fellowship of Fear, by Aaron Elkins. When anthropology professor Gideon Oliver is offered a teaching fellowship at US military bases in Germany, Sicily, Spain, and Holland, he wastes no time accepting. Stimulating courses to teach, a decent stipend, all expenses paid, plenty of interesting European travel . . . What’s not to like? It does not take him long to find out. On his first night, he is forced to fend off two desperate, black- clad men who have invaded his Heidelberg hotel room with intent to kill. There are a few trivial de- tails that the recruiting agency forgot to mention— such as the fact that the two previous holders of the fellowship both met with mysterious ends. From there, it is all downhill. The Wednesday, December 3rd, selection is Rest You Merry, by Charlotte MacLeod. Each December, the faculty of Balaclava Agricultural College goes wild with Christmas lights. The entire campus glit- ters with holiday decorations, save for one dark spot: the home of professor Peter Shandy. But after years of resisting the Illumination festival, Shandy snaps, installing a million-watt display of flashing lights and blaring music perfectly calculated to drive his neigh- bors mad. The horticulturist flees town, planning to spend Christmas on a tramp steamer, but soon feels guilty about his prank and returns home to find his Christmas lights extinguished, and a dead librarian in his living room. Wishing to avoid a scandal, the school’s head asks Shandy to investigate the matter quietly. After all, Christmas is big business, and the town needs the cash infusion provided by the Illumination. As Peter Shandy will soon find, though, there is a dark side to even the whitest of white Christmases. Both books are available from the South Central Li- brary System in print, large print, downloadable epub. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 4 Books R Us Books R Us will meet one week earlier, due to the the Thanksgiving holiday, on Thursday, November 20th, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion. Mrs. Sookie Poole of Point Clear, Alabama, has just married off the last of her daughters and is looking forward to relaxing and perhaps traveling with her husband, Earle. The only thing left to contend with is her mother, the formi- dable Lenore Simmons Krackenberry. Lenore may be a lot of fun for other people, but is, for the most part, an overbearing presence for her daughter. Then one day, quite by accident, Sookie discovers a secret about her mother’s past that knocks her for a loop and suddenly calls into question everything she ever thought she knew about herself, her family, and her future. Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Appointments Medicare Part D is the federal prescription drug benefit for Medicare beneficiaries. It is IMPORTANT that everyone reviews their policy each year - as changes are made to each plan each year. All Medi- care beneficiaries have the option to make enroll- ment changes in their prescription drug plans from now through December 15th, 2014. You may set up an individual appointment with a Middleton Senior Center volunteer to assist you in making your decision. Appointments with a volun- teer are available on Monday and Wednesday after- noons and Thursday mornings. Please bring your Medicare card and a list of all medications, dosages and quanitites to the appointment. You must make an appointment no walk-ins please. To schedule an appointment call 831-2373. Wood Carving Class Jim Smith will teach an 8-week woodcarving class at the Middleton Senior Center on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Classes begin November 4th - December 23rd. The cost for this class is $30.00, plus your supplies. A variety of carving blanks will be available. Space is limited, call the Senior Center at 831-2373, to make your reservation today. Support Meetings Al-Anon Meeting Al-Anon is a meeting for friends and relatives of alcoholics. They meet each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Level of the Middleton Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to attend. Caregiver Support Group The Middleton Senior Center offers a Caregiver Support Group that meets on the second Thursday of each month. This month join them on Thursday, November 13th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Essential Tremor Support Group The Essential Tremor Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet on Wednesday, Novem- ber 12th at 10:30 a.m. New members are welcome Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month. They will meet on Thursday, November 13th, at 10:00 a.m. New members are always welcome. Sober Today Group An open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Level of the Middleton Senior Center. Anyone is welcome. Vets Group A group of Veterans began meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at noon at the Middleton Senior Center. Join us on Tuesday, November 18th, at 12:00 p.m. Neil O’Connor, a counselor and veteran from the Madison Vet Center will facilitate the group meet- ing. The group is an opportunity for veterans of all time periods and services to meet each other, talk about their histories as well as issues they cur- rently face. For more information, please call Neil at 264-5342. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 4 Raking Day Future Foam, a Middleton business, has offered to share their employees with seniors who live in Mid- dleton to help with raking their yards. They will be available on Wednesday, November 12th. There are some restriction and guidelines that the house- hold must meet. If you are in need of assistance with raking this fall, please call the Senior Center at 831- 2373 to arrange an appointment. Energy Assistance Do you need help with energy bills? A representa- tive from Energy Services will be at the Middleton Senior Center, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Wednes- day, November 19th. Appointments are necessary. You may schedule your appointment by calling En- ergy Assistance directly at 267-8601. For additional information contact a Case Manager at the 831-2373. Preparedness Presentation Dane County’s Department of Emergency Manage- ment will be presenting on personal emergency preparedness at the Middleton Senior Center on Friday, November 21st, at 12:30 p.m. They will be bringing approximately 20 “starter” personal emergency kits to help attendees develop their own personal emergency preparedness kit. Emergency Management’s AmeriCorps worker Ryan Jensen will be helping attendees identify personal items that should be placed in these kits. Apron Program You may have noticed the collection of aprons that are displayed at the nutrition site at the Senior Cen- ter. Join us on Monday, November 24th, at 10:00 a.m. to hear more about them. Chris Thomas, who collected these aprons, will speak about their origins and their beautiful detail. Come for the program and stay for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Make your lunch reser- vation by noon on Friday, November 21st, by calling 831-2373. Strength & Flexibility Classes Strength & Flexibility will continue through the fall. This class is a movement class that includes some work on yoga mats and other exercise elements. It utilizes Tai Chi and Qi Gong principles, and can be tailored to individual levels. All fitness levels are encouraged to join. Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. November 19th - December 17th (5 weeks) And/Or Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. November 21st - December 26th (5 weeks) The cost is $35.00 for one class or $60.00 for both. Contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Loan Closet The Middleton Senior Center is looking for dona- tions of durable medical equipment, specifically we are in need of commodes, walkers with bench seats and bath benches with seat backs. You may just drop them off Monday through Friday. Your generosity en- ables us to help others. In addition, if you are in need of any durable medical equipment, please contact one of the Case Managers at 831-2373. Holiday Musical Program Join us on Friday, December 19th, for a special holiday meal and musical performance by the Mon- roe Chamber Trio. Watch the December newsletter for details about the meal and the performance. Inclement Weather Reminder In the event the Middleton-Cross Plains School District closes schools due to bad weather, the Middleton Senior Center will also be closed. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered nor will meals be served at the Middleton Senior Center. The cancelled meal will be served the next day. All classes, activities and programs are cancelled. Contact the Senior Center regarding resched- uled or make up programs. In addition, the shop- ping bus will not run on days when the Senior Center is closed due to the weather. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 4 I Love Lucy Tickets We have a very limited number of tickets available for I Love Lucy at Overture on Thursday, January 8th, at 7:30 p.m. It’s 1952 and you are a member of the Desilu Play- house studio audience where you experience first- hand the filming of two hilarious I LOVE LUCY® episodes, complete with charming host, 50s style harmonies and the sidesplitting antics of America’s favorite foursome – Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel. Whether young or old, everybody really does LOVE LUCY! Cost is $60.00 per ticket. Contact Laura at 831-2373 if you are interested. Middleton Senior Center Holiday Hours The Middleton Senior Center will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th for the Christmas Holiday. It will also be closed for the New Year’s Holiday on Wednesday, December 31st and Thursday, January 1st. Upcoming Travel Collette Vacations Danube River Cruise April 2015 9 days, $4,699 (Double) Eastern Canada October 2015 Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto & Niagara Falls 8 days. 11 meals $3,204 (Double) Mayflower Tours Flavors of the South April 2015 New Orleans & Memphis Motorcoach Tour 8 days, 13 meals $1,339 per person (Double) For brochures and more information on these trips contact Laura at 831-2373. Volunteer Opportunities Driver Escorts Volunteers are needed to provide rides to seniors for medical appointments. The schedule is flexible and volunteers designate when they are available to driver. Mileage is reimbursed. Many seniors rely on this form of transportation to get to vital appoint- ments. Contact Sandy Witte at 831-2373, for more information. Grocery Shopping Escort Escort a senior to the grocery store and assist with shopping. You can set your own schedule. Call Sandy at 831-2373 for more information. Hats and Tales Volunteers Hats and Tales is a group of volunteers who read to pre-school children. They use hats and other props to weave classic children’s tales. If you would like to share your creative side with this group, please contact Patty at 225-4663. Sign Language Interpreter If you know American Sign Language, we need you! For more information contact Sandy at 831-2373. Snow Shoveling In addition, Future Foam is offering snow removal this winter for some seniors living in Middleton. There are some restriction and guidelines that the house- hold must meet. If you would like to be considered for this service please contact Sandy at 831-2373. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! Carolyn McKinney Mary Ann Kletzien Jim Loving ---PAGE BREAK--- 7448 Hubbard Avenue Middleton, WI 53562 [PHONE REDACTED] The Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. The Middleton Senior Center is a department of the City of Middleton. The Middleton Senior Center is accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers and the Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers. The Middle- ton Senior Center programs are open to persons age 55 and older. Programs with federal funding may be limited to person age 60 and older. STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID MADISON, WI PERMIT NO. 4003 Jill Kranz email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Laura Langer Coordinator email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Kathy Lauer Manager email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Jill Schonenberger Manager email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Ted Quincey Center Coordinator email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Susie Barsness ��������������������Administrative Assistant email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Sandy Witte Coordinator email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Pat May Receptionist Coordinator You may now receive the Middleton Senior Center newsletter by email. Go to our website at www.middletonseniorcenter.com Click on Notify Me, then Sign In, and click on Calendar of Events and Newsletter and you will receive updates. There are several ways to contact the staff of the Middleton Senior Center. Telephone: [PHONE REDACTED] Write: 7448 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton,WI 53562 Email: See Below ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED