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October Menus page 2-3 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 OCTOBER Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 9 OCTOBER Programs & Events page 9-10 upcoming events page 10-11 DONATIONS page 10 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 October 2016 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment 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 Medicare beneficiaries have the option to make enrollment changes in their prescription drug plans from October 15th – December 7th, 2016. You may set up an individual appointment with a Middleton Senior Center volunteer to assist you in making your decision. Appointment times vary, call 831-2373, to schedule. Please make an appointment no walk-ins. Advanced Planning Your Funeral One of the greatest gifts you can give your family is to pre-plan your funeral. This will allow for your family and loved ones to be focused on what’s most important to each other and their journey through grief into healing. Advance planning allows you to resolve your most personal matters with a clear mind, in a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere. Join us on Tuesday, October 18th, at 1:00 p.m. for a presentation by Deb Wood of Cress Funeral Services to learn about funeral planning and options. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for the program. Please make your lunch reservation by calling, 831-2373, before noon on Monday, October 17th. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 6 october 3 Monday Joe on a Bun 4 Tuesday Roast w/ Gravy 5 Wednesday Green Pepper 6 Thursday Slice 7 Friday Fish 10 Monday on a Bun 11 Tuesday & Meat Sauce 12 Wednesday Steak 13 Thursday Beef Casserole 14 Friday Casserole 17 Monday on a Bun 18 Tuesday Cacciatore 19 Wednesday Beef w/ Gravy 20 Thursday Gratin Potatoes w/ Ham 21 Friday Chicken 24 Monday Barley Soup Ham and Swiss on a Croissant 25 Tuesday Pork w/ Gravy 26 Wednesday Cheese Lasagna 27 Thursday Steak 28 Friday Ribs on Bone 31 Monday & Meat Sauce 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 residents each week. You MUST contact the Senior Center the day before you wish to use this valuable service. Transportation to the meal site 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. The fee is based upon your ability to donate. No one will be denied rides for these purposes. These times are tentative and may vary depending 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 o c o t b e r 2 0 1 6 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. October 4th Garden Salad Mixed greens with shredded lettuce, cheese, garbanzo beans, cucumbers, broccoli, diced tomato and peas. Your choice of dressing. October 11th Chicken Ranch Salad Mixed greens and lettuce, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, cucumbers, diced tomatoes, peas, purple onion. Served with Ranch Dressing. October 18th Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, cheese, tomato wedges, shredded carrots, radishes, diced cucumbers. Your choice of dressing. October 25th Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef), cheese, diced tomatoes, diced onion, salsa, sour cream and tostado chips. 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. Scrabble Mondays Join us to play Scrabble at 9:00 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. Dining Center Information All menu items are prepared in kitchens that are not allergen-free. We cannot guarantee that food allergens will not be transferred through cross- contact. No substitutions allowed. For additional information or questions please contact Ted Quincey at 831-2373. Your Input is Needed 2016 Case Management Survey Dane County Department of Human Services is administering the Case Management Satisfactory Survey for us again this year. Randomly selected seniors who received Case Management Services this year (January thru August 2016) will be receiving a survey in the mail in early October. If you receive a survey, please take a few minutes to complete it and return the survey in the enclosed self-addressed, stamped envelope. Dane County Aging Plan Survey Every three years, the Area Agency on Aging of Dane County’s Board of Directors is required to submit a plan identifying well-defined goals in serving senior adults. The focus areas include: Caregiver Services, Dementia Services, Elder Justice, Healthy Aging, and Senior Nutrition. The goals are being drafted by workgroups and will be posted online for your input in October. Watch for the Survey Monkey link to be listed in next month’s newsletter. Your input is impor- tant—your confidential answers will help us determine if our services and programs meet your needs. Thanks! ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 6 Wii Sports The Middleton Senior Center has a Wii Video Gaming system. Participants play the games, primarily bowling, but other games as well, on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. No need to sign up, 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. Open Cards Open Cards is for people that have a group of people who play cards together, however, they need a location to play. You may come to the Middleton Senior Center with your group on Thursdays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Please check at the front desk for an available location. Piano Entertainment Robert Auerbach entertains us with his talented piano skills on Mondays 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Feel free to come and enjoy his music. Foot Care Home Health United and the Middleton Senior Center offer foot care several times each month. The cost of Foot Care is $20.00. For an appointment contact 831-2373. Diabetic Foot Care We offer Diabetic Foot Care twice a month. The cost is $28.00 per visit. Contact the Middleton Senior Center, at 831-2373, for an appointment. Blood Pressure Screening Blood Pressure screening takes place on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. This month it will be on Tuesday, October 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. Singing takes place on Tuesday, October 4th and Tuesday, October 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 welcome. Wood Carving Drop In We have a talented group of wood carvers that get together on Tuesday mornings 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. They bring their own projects and share with each other their creative skills and experience. Anyone is welcome to join them any time. Mah Jongg Mah Jongg is played 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. You MUST bring your own Mah Jongg card. * Please note this group does not play at the Middleton Senior Center on the last Tuesday of the month. Location and Timing is Everything The Middleton Senior Center schedules 90+ programs, activities and events every week. Most are listed in the calendar, but not necessarily all of them. We carefully consider locations and timing when scheduling each activity. Remember that your activity is not the only program at the Middleton Senior Center. Please be considerate of other groups when attending programs. The room your activity is in may be in use before or after your event. If you arrive early or wish to stay later, please utilize one of the common areas or comfortable living rooms during these times. The Senior Center reserves the right to relocate, postpone or cancel any program to accommodate other special events or programs. Each event is important and we want you to have a positive experience at the Middleton Senior Center. Your cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated. Jill Kranz, Director ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 6 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. Spanish You can boost your brain power at any age and learning Spanish can do this. Ellen Soto teaches at several levels. This is a low stress group that accepts new members at any point. You may improve your mental health by meeting new friends, learning something new, and having fun. A new section begins each month and runs for four weeks. October classes begin on October 4th and will be on Tuesday mornings. 9:00 a.m. Conversational Spanish 10:00 a.m. Spanish for Short Sentences 11:00 a.m. Spanish Grammar Beginners Spanish A beginners Spanish will start on Wednesdays, beginning on October 5th, at 11:00 a.m. Cost for each class is just $5.00 for the four-week class. For more information call the Senior Center at 831-2373. New students are welcome at any point. Coffee & The Economy Shannon Riley, of Edward Jones Investments, will host a program on the second Tuesday of each month, at 9:00 a.m. at the Middleton Senior Center. Join him on Tuesday, October 11th, at 9:00 a.m. for coffee, pastries and a general discussion about financial issues. This month’s topic is Outlook and Opportunities: Prepping Your Portfolio. Mending Service Mending is offered on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month. This month it will be on Tuesday, October 11th and Thursday, October 13th, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. You are allowed to bring two items per appointment. You must make an appointment by calling 831-2373. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Sandy, at 831-2373. October Movie “Hello, My Name is Doris” Join us for an afternoon movie on Friday, October 14th, at 12:30 p.m. to watch “Hello, My Name is Doris”. After a lifetime of being overlooked and ignored, Doris (Sally Field) finds her work turned upside down by a handsome new co-worker and a self-help Guru that inspires her to take a chance on love. “Hello, My Name is Doris” is a witty and compassionate late-life coming-of-age story that will make you cheer and want to say, “I’m Possible!” Starring Sally Field, Max Greenfield and Tyne Daly. Rated: R 1 Hour 35 Minutes Newsletter Assembly The November newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, October 25th, 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. BINGO BINGO is played on the last Tuesday of each month. Join us on Tuesday, October 25th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. 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. 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday o c t o b e r 2 0 1 6 10 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Computer Workshop • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge 17 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Computer Workshop • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge • 4:00 Commission on Aging 11 • 9:00 Mending • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 9:00 Coffee & The Economy • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 18 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Bridge Lessons • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning 5 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:15 Social Se- niors @ Hy-Vee • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 10:00 Memory Group • 11:00 Spanish • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 12 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Women Embracing Change • 10:30 Essential Tremor Group • 11:00 Spanish • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre • 12:30 Drawing and Painting 19 • 9:00 Social Seniors Depart • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Memory Group • 11:00 Spanish • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Drawing and Painting Workshop • 1:00 Euchre 6 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Bridge Lessons • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 12:30 Open Cards 13 • 9:00 Mending • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Gadget Guru • 10:30 TOPS Mtg • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 12:30 Open Cards • 1:00 Caregiver Support 20 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Bridge Lessons • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 12:30 Open Cards 7 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:00 Driver Safety Class • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards • 1:00 Paper Crafting Class 14 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “Hello, My Name is Doris” • 12:30 Open Cards 21 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards October 2016 3 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Computer Workshop • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge 4 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Bridge Lessons • 12:30 Blood Pressure Check • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday O c t o b e r 2 0 1 6 24 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge 31 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:00 Social Seniors Depart • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge • 1:00 Scarf Dyeing Class 26 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Women Embracing Change • 11:00 Spanish • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Drawing and Painting Workshop • 1:00 Euchre 2 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 10:00 Memory Loss Group • 11:00 Spanish • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Drawing and Painting Workshop • 1:00 Euchre 27 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Balance Walking • 10:00 Gadget Guru • 10:00 Books R Us • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 12:30 Open Cards 3 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Balance Walking • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 12:30 Open Cards 28 • 9:00 -12:00 Energy Assistance Appointments • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards 4 Craft Fair 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards October 2016 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 building 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, volunteers and participants are flexible and cooperative when such changes are made. 25 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:00 -12:00 Flu Vaccination Clinic • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 1 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Blood Pressure Screening • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 12:30 Bridge Wrap-Up • 1:00 Stitchers ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 6 Essential Tremor/Dystonia Support Group This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. They will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12th. This month Sheila Aton, Pharm D. (Senior Clinical Pharmacist, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics) will review the different types of medications used to help manage ET. For information, e-mail [EMAIL REDACTED] or call Kathy at 824-9130. New members are welcome. Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, October 5th, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss A Trouble of Fools, by Linda Barnes. It’s the kind of case that has “no” written all over it. But ex-cop Carlotta Carlyle has a Private Investigator license getting moldy from disuse, so she takes on the search for a little old lady’s missing brother. After all, how much trouble could an aging cabbie get into? Plenty, Carlotta learns, as she uncovers a scam of laundered money and drug running, all mixed together in that dangerously powerful brew known as Boston-Irish politics. The book for Wednesday, November 2nd, will be A Superior Death, by Nevada Barr. Park ranger Anna Pigeon returns, in a mystery that unfolds in and around Lake Superior, in whose chilling depths sunken treasure comes with a deadly price. A Superior Death is a passionate, atmospheric page- turner. Books are available from the South Central Library System in print, large print, downloadable epub. New members are welcome. Women Embracing Change Group This group of women meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. This women only group meets to discuss the changes we go through as we age. Pat Ball facilitates on topics that include, physical, emotional and changes as well as a variety of other issues. Please join us on Wednesday, October 12th, at 10:30 a.m. and on Wednesday, October 26th, at 10:30 a.m. Writing Group The Middleton Senior Center has a thriving group of writers that meets on the second Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet on Wednesday, October 12th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Middleton Library. This is a group of creative seniors that write about a variety of topics in a variety of writing styles. Each month a different member decides on the topics and styles of writing. Participants bring their homework to share with the class. Choose one of the following to write about: 1. Write about anything you want to write about. 2. Take this sentence, and build a story around it. “Be patient towards all that is unsolved in your heart.” 3. Build a story around Marge Piercy’s poem “The Bonsai Tree”. Contact Laura, 831-2373, if you need a copy of the poem. New members are always welcome. Euchre Join us for Euchre on Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join. TOPS Meetings The Middleton Senior Center now has a TOPS program. They meet on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) is a weight loss program based on members helping and supporting each other. It focuses on making small, steady lifestyle changes that provide lasting weight loss and better health. Yearly membership is $32.00. They meet once a week for a short business meeting, a weigh-in and a topic of discussion. Meetings are one hour. At no time are individual weights ever discussed during the meeting. You may sign up by calling at 831-2373, or simply show up. Middleton Jazz Every Thursday Middleton Jazz is a diverse group of musicians who simply love to create music. They play/practice at the Middleton Senior Center every Thursday morning, 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. They play a variety of songs but specialize in New Orleans jazz. Stop by, join in or have a listen if you are in the area. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 6 Madison College Classes Madison College offers classes at the Middleton Senior Center. A minimum of 10 students is required for classes to be active. To Register call (608) 258-2301 Ext #2 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+ The Zen of Kumihimo 2 Tuesdays November 15th - December 6th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class #34038 Estimated Senior Cost is $66.90 Introduction to Wine Wednesday, November 30th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class #33641 Estimated Senior Cost is $38.90 A Taste of Chocolate Monday, December 12th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class #33589 Estimated Senior Cost is $38.90 Reminiscing Group The Reminiscing Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10:00 a.m. They will meet on Thursday, October 6th and Thursday, October 20th, at 10:00 a.m. Join this interesting group and share your history and stories. Gadget Guru Our Gadget Guru is at the Middleton Senior Center on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month to assist you with your gadgets. If you need a little help, Dave will be available at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 13th and Thursday, October 27th. Books R Us Books R Us meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. This month they will meet on Thursday, October 27th, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss A Lucky Life Interrupted by Tom Brokaw. Tom Brokaw has led a fortunate life, with a strong marriage and family, many friends, and a brilliant journalism career culminating in his twenty-two years as anchor of the NBC News and as bestselling author. But in the summer of 2013, when back pain led him to the doctors at the Mayo Clinic, his run of good luck was interrupted. He received shocking news: He had multiple myeloma, a treatable but incurable blood cancer. Friends had always referred to Brokaw’s “lucky star,” but as he writes in this inspiring memoir, “Turns out that star has a dimmer switch.” 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, October 13th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Rummikub 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. New members welcome. Nimble Fingers Nimble Fingers is a group of ladies that sew, knit and crochet for charity. They meet the first and third Thursdays of the month at 12:30 p.m. The other Thursdays are spent on sewing projects. We have an ongoing craft sale at the Middleton Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to join the group on any Thursday afternoon. Energy Assistance Do you need help with energy bills? A representative from Energy Services will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Friday, October 28th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Appointments are necessary. You may schedule your appointment by calling Energy Assistance directly at 267-8601. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 6 Social Seniors Social Seniors is a group that gets together to partake in activities throughout the community. No need for reservations or to sign-up in advance. You may simply show up to one of their events. They will begin the month by attending the Capital Chordsman concert at the Middleton Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 1st, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00, General Admission, are available on the day of show at the Performing Arts Center. Meet in the PAC lobby at 1:45 p.m. Next, is breakfast and planning on Wednesday, October 5th, at 9:15 a.m. at Hy-Vee, 675 S Whitney Way. Then on Wednesday, October 19th, at 9:00 a.m. meet at the Middleton Senior Center to carpool for Fall Foliage viewing towards New Glarus, Mt. Horeb, and Belleville. Lunch and a stop at an apple orchard are planned. Finally, join them on Monday, October 31st, at 11:00 a.m. at the Middleton Senior Center to carpool to the Base Camp in Mazomanie for lunch. Voted Best of the ‘Burbs, by Madison Magazine for Pizza. Anyone is welcome to join. Paper Crafting with Judy Join us on Friday, October 7th, at 1:00 p.m. for a fun afternoon of card-making and paper crafting. Let your creative side shine through with the use of embellishments and pretty papers. All supplies are furnished as well as envelopes and inserts for four cards. Glue sticks are provided for this class, but feel free to bring your own double sided adhesive. Cost is $10.00 and space is limited. Call 831-2373 to make your reservation today. Car Weatherization The Middleton Police Department, Middleton Ford and the Middleton Senior Center invite you to the annual Car Weatherization Day on Saturday, October 8th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Middleton Ford. Reservations are necessary, contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Drawing and Painting Workshop Mary McCormick-Wixom will teach Drawing and Painting Workshops this fall. Join her on Wednesdays, October 12th - December 7th, (no class November 23rd) 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The cost is $120.00 for the 8 week class or $20.00 for individual classes. Please sign up in advance by calling 831-2373 or by emailing Mary directly at Early Stage Memory Loss Group We have a group for those with Early Stages of memory loss. They meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet on Wednesday, October 5th and Wednesday, October 19th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Middleton Senior Center. This group is open to all ages. The 90-minute sessions will include individual and group brain games, music, gentle exercise and time for socialization. For information and to register contact Kathy Lauer, at 831-2373. This program is in partnership with St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and the West Madison Senior Coalition. Medicare Part D Open Enrollment 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 Medicare beneficiaries have the option to make enrollment changes in their prescription drug plans from October 15th – December 7th, 2016. You may set up an individual appointment with a Middleton Senior Center volunteer to assist you in making your decision. Appointment times vary, call 831-2373 to schedule. Please make an appointment no walk-ins. Please Don’t Distract The Dog One of our participants has a new Seeing Eye Dog. Please be respectful of this working dog. Do not touch, call or feed him while he is working. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 6 Balance Walking Class This is a purposeful walking class while using walking poles. Balance Walking Class is to improve coordination, balance, posture, and breathing. It is lower impact walking on your body and joints than walking alone. The poles assist you in reducing the impact and distribute weight from your lower back, hips, knees, and ankles to the upper body. Join us on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. October 27th - December 22nd, at the Middleton Senior Center. Poles will be provide. Cost is $40.00 per person for the 8-week class. Call 831-2373 to sign up. Scarf Dyeing Class Judy Arawinko will be teaching a scarf dyeing class at the Middleton Senior Center on Monday, October 31st, at 1:00 p.m. Cost is just $16.00 and you will make a scarf with your own design to keep or give as a gift. Class space is limited, call 831-2373 to make your reservation today. Craft Fair The Middleton Senior Center is hosting a Craft Fair on Friday, November 4th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 5th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Senior craft vendors will be selling a variety of handmade items - photograph note cards, tote bags, and knitted, sewn and crocheted items. 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 drive. Mileage is reimbursed. Many seniors rely on this transportation to get to vital appointments. For additional information contact Sandy, 831-2373. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! Sharon Heinmann Jack Padgham Laurie Farnan Archibald Family Trust �������Donation Violet Pivo Florence Kaider Memorials Scott & Susan Barrett Mary Murphy Susan Muldowney & David Olson Eric Seiverd Bernie & Ed Hopkins Delrosa Bruns Memorials Daryl & Margaret Wood Julann Jatczak & Mike Davis Jill Kranz Rozelle Meyer Sheila & Ron Jones Bernadine & Steve Mezera Pat & Cliff Sendzik Ken & Claudia Miska James & Colleen Dahl Gail Behrenfeld Lisa Johnston Fritz Bussman Hazel Crowley Pat Coorough Hank & Judy Simon Diane & John Herman Kate Hermsen Jim & Vicki Draper Carl & Susie Droessler Flu Vaccination Clinic Walgreens Pharmacy will be holding a Flu Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, October 25th, 10:00 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 $25.99. ---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] Nancy DeCori ���������������������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