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august Menu page 2 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 august Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 8 august Programs & Events page 9 upcoming events page 10-11 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 donations page 11 August 2014 Pig Roast The Middleton Senior Center’s Annual Pig Roast will be on Tuesday, August 12th, at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are just $10.00 and MUST be purchased at the Senior Cen- ter by Friday, August 8th. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and includes, pork, salads, roll and pie from Hubbard Avenue Diner. For more information call 831-2373. “All Good Gifts” Musical Program Join us on Friday, August 15th, at 1:00 p.m. for a free musical performance. “All Good Gifts A Celebration of the Music of Stephen Schwartz”. Heartline Theatricals presents a celebration of legendary composer, Stephen Schwartz, created and performed by teens! From “God- spell” to “Wicked”. Additional information on page 10. Aging Well Through Social Connections If you think having good health is about eating, exercise and medicine think again. We have a basic need to feel connect- ed to other people and it turns out social connections may be just as important as health practices. Join us on Tuesday, August 19th, at 1:00 p.m. when a representative from Brookdale Senior Living will present on this topic about making new friends and renewing relation- ships. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 a u g u s t 2 0 1 4 August 1 Friday w/ Meat Sauce 4 Monday Steak w/ Gravy 5 Tuesday Turkey Ham 6 Wednesday Joe on a Bun 7 Thursday Pork Loin Chop 8 Friday Tot Casserole 11 Monday Vegetable Soup Tuna Salad on Bun 12 Tuesday Tetrazzini Casserole 13 Wednesday on Bun 14 Thursday Green Pepper Soup 15 Friday Roast w/ Gravy 18 Monday on a Bun 19 Tuesday Fish 20 Wednesday & Sour Chicken 21 Thursday w/ Meatballs 22 Friday Dog on a Bun 25 Monday Pasta Salad w/ Chicken 26 Tuesday Barley Soup Turkey & Cheese Sandwich 27 Wednesday & Cheese Omelet 28 Thursday Beef 29 Friday Cacciatore 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. There is a minimal charge each way for the ride. These times are tentative and may vary de- pending on the route and number of people who participate. Bus Schedule: 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 a u g u s t 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. For diners over age 60, please donate what you can afford. Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) are available for home-bound seniors 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. August 5th Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef or chicken), cheese, tomato, onions, tostado chips. Salsa and sour cream on the side. August 12th Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, cheese and assorted fresh vegetables. Your choice of dressing. August 19th Garden Salad Mixed salad, fresh vegetables, cheese, egg, celery, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, peas, green onions. Your choice of dressing. August 26th California Cobb Mixed greens, chicken, blue cheese, avocado or guacamole, tomato and green onions. Your choice of dressing. Vegetarian Option We offer a vegetarian option to our lunch menu. For details contact Ted Quincey, 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. Annual Pig Roast The Middleton Senior Center Annual Pig Roast will be on Tuesday, August 12th, at 5:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. Tickets are $10.00 and MUST be purchased by Friday, August 8th. Dinner includes, pork, salads, roll and pie from Hubbard Avenue Diner. Tickets are available for purchase at the Middleton Senior Center. 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. Tomato Contest Judging Keep nurturing your tomatoes throughout the month. The annual Middleton Senior Center Kiwanis Tomato Contest will be on Wednesday, August 27th, at 9:30 a.m. Tomatoes will be judged in the following categories: Largest Single Tomato 3 Most Uniform Tomatoes Most Unusual Shaped Tomato Three Largest Combined Tomatoes Anyone is welcome to participate, those who took the plants donated by the Kiwanis are strongly encouraged to participate. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 a u g u s t 2 0 1 4 Monday Bridge Bridge on Mondays is now open to anyone who wishes to play. You no longer need to find a partner to be able 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, August 5th, at 12:30 p.m. 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! 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, August 5th and Tuesday, August 19th, 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. BINGO BINGO is played on the last Tuesday of each month. Join us on Tuesday, August 26th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. 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 allowed to bring two items per appointment. The next mending days are Tuesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 14th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Make your appointment by calling 831-2373. Social Seniors Social Seniors have three events this month. Join them on Wednesday, August 6th , at 9:30 a.m. at C’s Bakery, 2550 Allen Blvd., for coffee, crois- sant & conversation. They are also taking part in two Middleton Senior Center events. The Agrace Hospice Tour on Tuesday, August 5th (details see page 10) and the Pig Roast on Tuesday, August 12th (details see page This group is considering additional fall events to Allen Centennial Gardens and Babcock Hall on the he UW Campus, a day trip to Janesville and other events. Watch upcoming news- letters for details. Newsletter Assembly The September newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, August 26th, 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 not start until 8:30 a.m. Please consider helping out. Essential Tremor Support Group The Essential Tremor Support group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet on Wednesday, August 13th, at 10:30 a.m. New members are welcome. Writing Group The Writing Group meets on the second Wednes- day of each month. This month they will meet on Wednesday, August 13th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Middleton Library. Write about one of the following topics. Which store is your favorite to shop and why, write two limericks, one humorous & one not; or what three things make you a happy person. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 a u g u s t 2 0 1 4 Books R Us Book R Us will meet on Thursday, August 28th, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak. 1939 Nazi Germany, the country is hold- ing its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger is a foster child living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encoun- ters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement. 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. Mystery Book Club Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 6th, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss The Big Sleep, by Raymond Chandler. When a dying millionaire hires Philip Marlowe to handle the blackmailer of one of his two troublesome daughters, Marlowe finds himself involved with more than extortion. Kidnap- ping, pornography, seduction, and murder are just a few of the complications he gets caught up in. The book for Wednesday, September 3rd, is Defending Jacob, by William Landay, a contemporary mystery, Defending Jacob tells the story of a district attorney’s son who is accused of killing a classmate. Can a tendency toward violence be inherited? Is the capacity for murder a genetic disposition? Both books are available from the South Central Library System in print, large print, downloadable epub and Spanish. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Join us on Wednesday, August 20th, at 10:30 a.m. First Aid will be this months topic. Learn about a few important First Aid guidelines. 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 out and enjoy the music or, if you are feeling musical, bring your instrument to join in. Reminiscing Group The Reminiscing Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10:00 a.m. They will meet on Thursday, August 7th and Thursday, August 21st, at 10:00 a.m. Gadget Guru The Gadget Guru will be available to assist you with the devices you have, but you aren’t quite sure how to work. He will be here on Thursday, August 14th and Thursday, August 28th, at 10:00 a.m. No reservations needed. August Movie “Saving Mr. Banks” Join us on Friday, August 8th, at 12:30 p.m. to watch “Saving Mr. Banks”. London 1961, financially struggling author Pamela Travers reluctantly agrees to travel to Los Angeles to meet with Walt Disney at the urging of her agent. Disney has been courting Travers for 20 years, seeking to acquire the film rights to her Mary Poppins stories, on account of his daughter’s request to make a film based on the character. Travers, however, has been extremely hesitant toward letting Disney adapt her creation to the screen because he is known primarily as a produc- er of animated films, which Travers openly disdains. Starring: Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson, Colin Far- rell and Ruth Wilson PG-13 125 Minutes ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday a u g u s t 2 0 1 4 4 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Video Lec- ture Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge • 1:00 Computer Class 11 • 9:00 - 12:00 Memory Screening • 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 • 1:00 Computer Class 5 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-along • 10:00 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 11:45 - 2:00 Medications Pro- grams & Check • 12:30 BP Check • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 12 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 9:00 Mending • 10:00 Poetry Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 5:00 Pig Roast 6 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Social Seniors @ C’s Bakery • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre 13 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Agrace Tour Departs • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Essential Tremor Group • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 7 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 14 • 9:00 Mending • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Low Vision Support Group • 10:00 Gadget Guru • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards • 1:00 Caregiver Support Group 1 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 8 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “Saving Mr. Banks” 15 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 11:30 Lunch • 10:15 Video Lecture • 12:30 Pinochle • 1:00 “All Good Gifts” Musical Performance August 2014 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday a u g u s t 2 0 1 4 18 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Video Lecture Class • 10:00 Travel Show • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge • 5:00 Commission on Aging 25 • 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 19 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-along • 10:00 Poetry Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:00 Vets Group • 1:00 Life Long Learning “Aging Well Through Social Connections” • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 26 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Poetry Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 20 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 EMS Program • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 27 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Tomato Contest • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 21 Casino day Trip • 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 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Book R Us • 10:00 Gadget Guru • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 22 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 29 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle August 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 a u g u s t 2 0 1 4 Madison College Classes Madison College (formerly MATC) offer 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+ Preserving Summer’s Bounty Wednesdays August 6th & August 13th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class #10978 Estimated Senior Cost is $35.70 PC Computer Introduction Tuesdays & Thursdays September 2nd - September 18th 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class #33331 Estimated Senior Cost is $64.00 Watercolor Painting All Levels Mondays September 22nd - October 20th 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class #34998 Estimated Senior Cost is $64.00 Cake Decorating Workshop Monday October 6th 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Class #34739 Estimated Senior Cost is $26.02 Additional Computer Classes Cris Carpenter of HouseCall Computer Services is presenting each class. The cost is $10.00 per session. Register by calling the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Space is limited. Backup Strategies Monday, August 4th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Use simple techniques and strategies for successfully backing up and restoring computer data files. Top- ics include: identifying and locating files to back up, choosing a backup media or online service, tech- niques for successfully backing up and restoring files and utilizing automated backup software. Skype Monday, August 11th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friends and family are utilizing this free computer program to talk “face to face” over the Internet. Join Cris Carpenter from HouseCall Computers to learn how to install and use Skype for free live video phon- ing between computers anywhere in the world. 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. Strength & Flexibility Classes Strength & Flexibility is an exercise class that focuses on movement. It is for people at all fitness levels. Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. July 30th - September 17th (8 weeks) And/Or Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. August 1st - September 19th (8 weeks) Cost is $55.00 for one class or $90.00 for both. Contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 a u g u s t 2 0 1 4 Video Lecture Series Friday Mornings at 10:15 a.m. August 1st - October 17th (12 weeks) Great Tours - Experiencing Medieval Europe Travel to the mystery, drama, and splendor of the Middle Ages—to the times of great royal dynasties, intrepid knights, religious passions, merchant empires, and towering art … Tucked away within the romantic landscapes of Europe, a remarkable range of beauti- fully preserved medieval cities and towns invites discovery—time capsules of history where you can stroll the cobbled streets of another time; savor the treasures of palaces, stately mansions, soaring cathe- drals, and grand civic centers; and walk the mighty bastions and ramparts that once defended them. The cost is $15.00 for the course and a resource guide. Space is limited to 30 people ONLY for this class. Please remember you are not confirmed in the class until your payment is received. Advanced registration is required. Medication Program Join us on Tuesday, August 5th at 11:45 a.m. for a program about medications. A representative from ExactCare will focus on medication compliance and safety with an additional segment about proper dis- posal. They will also offer some medication delivery options. Come for this program and stay for the Brown Bag Medication Review at 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Brown Bag Medication Review Pack up your medications and bring them to the Middleton Senior Center on Tuesday, August 5th, 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. A pharmacy intern from Walgreens will have a private, one-on-one review of your meds and will be able to advise you of possible interactions and other concerns regarding your pre- scription and non-prescription medications. Contact the Senior Center, at 831-2373, to schedule an appointment time. Poetry Class for Everyone Exercise your mind and stretch your creative muscles in a new poetry class led by longtime writer and oc- casional poet Marla Maeder. Join us on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m., August 5th - August 26th. Turn your feelings, memories and observations into free verse, rhyme, haiku, purple prose anything goes! Bring pen and paper to the first class. The cost is just $5.00 for all 4 weeks of class. Call 831-2373 to sign up, Student Art Display Stop by the Senior Center August 18th - 29th to see the art display by the Sauk Trails students after their visit with our seniors and Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy about conservation and nature. 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, August 14th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group meets on the sec- ond Thursday of each month. They will meet on Thursday, August 14th, 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, August 19th, at 12:00 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 a u g u s t 2 0 1 4 Musical Program Join us on Friday, August 15th, at 1:00 p.m. for a musical performance. “All Good Gifts - A Celebra- tion of the Music of Stephen Schwartz”. Heartline Theatricals presents a celebration of legendary composer, Stephen Schwartz, created and performed by teens from the Middleton area. From “Godspell” to “Wicked”, Schwartz’s music has been heard for over 40 years on Broadway, as well as garnered three Academy Awards for movies such as “Pocahontas”, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and “Enchanted”. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. then listen and learn more about this remarkable man and his music! Re- member to make your lunch reservation by noon on Thursday, August 14th. Memory Screening Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) staff are offering free memory screenings to seniors to pro- mote early diagnosis and treatment of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. They will use a One Minute Animal Naming Screen, followed by the Mini-COG. Schedule an appointment by call- ing 831-2373, for Monday, August 11th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This private screening takes about 10 minutes, is completely confidential, and it is free. Introduction to Oil Pastels Join us for this all inclusive one day art class to explore oil pastels. Join us on Wednesday, Sep- tember 10th, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. to learn the basics of oil pastels. You will experiment with differ- ent materials and techniques, and make at least one small paintings during this class. Cost is just $30.00 and includes all of the supplies. Space is limited. Call 831-2373 to sign up. No experience necessary. Flu Vaccination Clinic Mark your calendars for the Flu Vaccination Clinic at the Middleton Senior Center on Tuesday, Septem- ber 30th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Agrace Hospice Tour A group from the Middleton Senior Center will tour the Agrace Hospice facility on Wednesday, August 13th. We will meet at the Senior Center at 9:00 a.m., carpool and depart at 9:30 a.m. Tour the beau- tiful Agrace buildings and see the amazing gardens. Lunch is on your own at 11:30 a.m. at the DocRoc Cafe. Sign up today at 831-2373. Casino Day Trip Join us on Thursday, August 21st, for a day trip to the Mystique Casino in Dubuque. Departing Middle- ton at 9:00 a.m. returning approximately at 5:00 p.m. The cost is $25.00 and includes round trip motor coach transportation, $10.00 play and a free buffet. Space is limited. Make your reservation by calling 831-2373. You must PAY to confirm your space on the bus by Monday, August 4th, as well as give us your name, address, telephone number and date of birth that we will share with the casino. Christmas in July Sanfilippo Estate Luncheon and Holiday Concert Tuesday, December 9th Join us for an exclusive afternoon lunch and Christ- mas concert at the magnificent Sanfilippo Estate in Barrington Hills, Illinois. We begin with an elegant sit-down lunch in the Carousel Pavilion (home of the 1890 Eden Palais Carousel) that includes wine, salad, entree, dessert, and coffee. Lunch is followed by a Holiday Concert in the 44,000 square foot private Sanfilippo residence. Come see the estate decorated for the holidays, hear Christmas music on automatic antique musical instruments, and experience the unforgettable organ concert on the world’s largest theater organ. Bus departs Middleton Senior Cen- ter at 9:00 a.m. and returns approximately 7:30 p.m. Cost is $110.00 per person. Call 831-2373, to make your reservation. For this special outing we need to request an earlier than usual sign-up period. Please make your reservation now. All paid reservations are due no later than Friday, August 29th, for this very special trip. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 a u g u s t 2 0 1 4 Upcoming Travel Collette Vacations Canyon Country October 2014 Arizona and Nevada 9 days 12 meals $2,904 per person (Double) Costa Rica November 2014 9 days, 14 meals $2,479 per person (Double) 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) Join us on Monday, August 18th, at 10:00 a.m. for a travel show about all Collette Tours. Mayflower Tours Tennessee Rails & Sails October 2014 7 days, 11 meals $1,699 per person (Double) Chattanooga, Clarksville, Knoxsville & Nashville Flavors of the South April 2015 New Orleans & Memphis Motorcoach Tour 8 days, 13 meals $1,339 per person (Double) Join us for on Wednesday, September 24th, at 10:00 a.m. for details on the Flavors of the South travel show by a Mayflower Tours representative. For brochures and more information on these trips contact Laura at 831-2373. Driver Escorts Volunteers needed to provide rides to Seniors for medical appointments. Schedules for driving are flexible and volunteers designate which days and time they are willing to drive. Mileage is reimbursed for drivers. Many seniors rely on this form of transpor- tation to get to vital appointments. For more infor- mation, contact Sandy Witte call at 831-2373. Volunteer Appreciation 2014 Volunteer Appreciation Social Event of the year to say “THANK YOU”. If you are a volunteer at the Middleton Senior Center you are invited to attend on Saturday, September 13th. It is being held at ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls), 3031 Pleasant View Road in Middleton. The theme is 1940’s Social Event (dress up in your old clothes). Doors open 3:15 (Since this is a private business please do not come before 3:15). Program starts at 3:45. Food and Music will be 4:00 to 5:00. Light Sandwiches, Salads, Cake, Punch and Coffee. Big band music by “All That Jazz”. Reservations are required by calling 831-2373 by August 29th. Volunteer meals are complimentary. Guest/Spouse meals are $10.00 (Payable at time of reservation). Space is limited. You should have received your invitations in the mail if not please contact Sandy Witte, at 831-2373. In Memory of M/M Bob Niesen Niesen Dick Moll Niesen M/M Douglas Griesbach Niesen Barbara Roeber Niesen M/M Terry Naef Niesen M/M Richard Labrie Niesen M/M Anthony Cerniglia Niesen M/M Lawrence Adler Niesen Laura Slinde Niesen M/M Kevin Carey Niesen M/M Robert Bakken Niesen Rosella Byrnes Jim Rosen Nancy Wild Doris Schroeder Daniel Lau & Annie Wong �����Donation in honor of Jerry DePorter ---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