Full Text
March Menus page 2-3 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 MARCH Calendar page 6-7 MARCH Programs & Events page 9-10 upcoming events page 10-11 DONATIONS page 11 madison college Classes page 11 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 March 2017 Bridge in a Day This is a quick and low stress introduction to Bridge. It moves you quickly along the initial learning curve while having fun. Participants include true beginners, those returning to bridge after long absences and those wanting to “test the waters” before committing to formal classes. Learn mechanics, scoring, and basic bidding in bridge. This is a concentrated course that includes a student handbook, class instruction, coached play and lunch at the Senior Center. Phil Klein, is an accredited & licensed instructor. He will teach on Thursday, March 30th, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cost is $80 per person and space is limited. Sign up by calling 831-2373, or you may e-mail Phil directly at [EMAIL REDACTED]. Home Safety Brad Subera, of the Middleton Fire Department will present about Home Safety at the Middleton Senior Center on Tuesday, March 21st, at 1:00 p.m. He will share with you some easy, yet important reminders and modification to keep you safe at home and in the community. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 m a r c h 2 0 1 7 march 1 Wednesday Crested Fish on a Bun 2 Thursday Stew 3 Friday Bean Soup w/ Tuna Salad Sandwich 6 Monday Face Hot Roasted Pork Sandwich w/ Gravy 7 Tuesday Pork on a Bun 8 Wednesday Chicken 9 Thursday Beef w/ Gravy 10 Friday Baked Fish 13 Monday Steak w/ Gravy 14 Tuesday Potatoes & Ham 15 Wednesday �������������Meatballs in Gravy 16 Thursday Pea Soup w/ Ham & Swiss on Rye 17 Friday Beef 20 Monday Pasta w/ Meat Sauce 21 Tuesday Barley Soup w/ Turkey and Cheese on a Croissant 22 Wednesday Stew 23 Thursday 24 Friday Fish 27 Monday Alfredo over Fettuccine 28 Tuesday Joe on a Bun 29 Wednesday 30 Thursday Cutlet w/ Gravy 31 Friday Noodle Casserole 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 Pick ‘n Save 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 Pick ‘n Save & Target 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 m a r c h 2 0 1 7 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. March 7th-- Chicken Ranch Salad Mixed greens and lettuce, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, cucumbers, diced tomatoes, peas, purple onion. Served with Ranch Dressing. March 14th Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, cheese, tomato wedges, shredded carrots, radishes, diced cucumbers. Your choice of dressing. March 21st Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef), cheese, diced tomatoes, diced onion, salsa, sour cream and tostado chips. March 28th Italian Salad Mixed greens, with shredded lettuce, black olives, green onion and diced tomatoes. Served with Italian 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. 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 Time Adjusted We have a Cribbage group that plays on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. They are always looking for additional players. We have the cribbage boards, you can just show up. 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. Piano Entertainment Robert Auerbach entertains us with his talented piano skills on Mondays 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Feel free to come and enjoy his music. 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. 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 rescheduled or make up programs. In addition, the shopping bus will not run on days when the Senior Center is closed due to the weather. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 m a r c h 2 0 1 7 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. Monday Bridge Bridge on Mondays is now open to anyone who wishes to play. Please do not get seated or begin playing in the Large Activity Room before 12:30 p.m. as our leader would like to clean tables, organize and set up the area during this time. 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. 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. 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, March 7th and Tuesday, March 21st, 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. 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. The cost for the class is $5.00 per month. A new section begins each month and runs for four weeks. Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. Spanish Conversation 10:00 a.m. Grammar, Writing and Reading Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. Spanish Beginners 10:00 a.m. Spanish Immersion For more information call the Senior Center, at 831-2373. New students are welcome. Sign IN & Sign UP Please remember to notify the Middleton Senior Center staff of any changes to your address, phone or emergency contacts. It is 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 important to sign up in advance if you are planning on attending a program, event or meal. 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 won’t know there is interest in a program and we may cancel a program. PLEASE call us to sign up for any program that you are interested in attending or call to cancel if you are unable to attend. This will make your space available to someone on our waiting list. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 m a r c h 2 0 1 7 Mending Service Mending is offered on the second Tuesday of each month. This month it will be on Tuesday, March 14th, both morning and afternoon appointments are available. You are allowed to bring two items per appointment. You must make an appointment by calling 831-2373. 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, March 7th, at 12:30 p.m. Mah Jongg Mah Jongg is played on Tuesday afternoons* at 12:30 p.m. 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 Senior Center on the last Tuesday of the month. 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. Newsletter Assembly The April newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, March 21st, 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, March 28th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. Euchre Join us for Euchre on Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join. March Movie “Florence Foster Jenkins” Join us on Friday, March 10th, at 12:30 p.m. to watch the movie “Florence Foster Jenkins”. This film tells the inspirational true story of a New York heiress, Florence, who obsessively pursued her dream of becoming a great singer. The voice she heard in her head was divine, but to the rest of the world it was hilariously awful. At private recitals, her devoted husband and manager, St Clair Bayfield, managed to protect Florence from the truth. But when Florence decided to give her first public concert at New York’s Carnegie Hall, St Clair realized he had perhaps bitten off more than he could chew PG 13 1 hour and 51 Minutes Comedy, Drama Poetry Class for Everyone Exercise your mind and stretch your creative muscles in a poetry class led by writer/poet Marla Maeder. Turn your feelings, memories and observations into free verse, rhyme or haiku, anything goes. The Poetry group will resume meeting weekly on Tuesdays beginning on March 7th, at 10:30 a.m. Contact Laura at 831-2373, for additional information. 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 m a r c h 2 0 1 7 6 • 9:00 Scrabble • 10:00 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge 13 • 9:00 Scrabble • 10:00 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge 7 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 10:00 Sing-Along • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Blood Pressure Check • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 14 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 Mending • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Journaling Presentation • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Mending 1 • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:15 Social Seniors @ Hy-Vee • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 10:00 Forget-Me- Nots • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 8 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Hats N Tales • 10:30 Essential Tremor Support • 10:30 Women Embracing Chng • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 15 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Forget-Me- Nots • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 2 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 9 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Gadget Guru • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 16 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 3 • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards 10 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 e-Reader Appointments • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “Florence Foster Jenkins” • 12:30 Open Cards 17 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:00 Social Seniors Depart for Lunch • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards • 1:00 Paper Crafting Class March 2017 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday m a r c h 2 0 1 7 20 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Journaling Class • 10:00 Cribbage • 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 • 4:00 Commission on Aging 27 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Journaling Class • 10:00 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Open Bridge 22 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Women Embracing Change • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 29 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 23 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Gadget Guru • 10:00 Books R Us • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 30 • 9:30 - 3:30 Bridge in a Day • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 24 • 9:00 -12:00 Energy Appts • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards 31 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards March 2017 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. 21 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 & 10:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:00 Sing-Along • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning - Home Safety 28 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 & 10:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 m a r c h 2 0 1 7 Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 1st, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the book Janissary Tree: A Novel, by Jason Goodwin. It is 1836, Europe is modernizing, and the Ottoman Empire must follow suit. But just before the Sultan announces sweeping changes, a wave of murders threatens the fragile balance of power in his court. Who is behind them? Only one intelligence agent can be trusted to find out: Yashim Lastname, a man both brilliant and near-invisible in this world. You see, Yashim is a eunuch. The book for Wednesday, April 5th, will be A Mysterious Affair, by Agatha Christie. Poirot, a Belgian refugee of the Great War, is settling in England near the home of Emily Inglethorp, who helped him to his new life. His friend Hastings arrives as a guest at her home. When the woman is killed, Poirot uses his detective skills to solve the mystery. 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, March 8th, at 10:30 a.m. and on Wednesday, March 22nd, at 10:30 a.m. Hats and Tales Hats and Tales is a group of volunteers that read to preschool students with the use of hats and other props. Hats and Tales will read at Little Red Preschool on Wednesday, March 8th, at 10:00 a.m. Anyone interested in joining us in reading to the children should contact Patty at 225-4663. Forget-Me-Nots We have a group for those with Early Stages of memory loss, called Forget-Me-Nots. They meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet on Wednesday, March 1st and Wednesday, March 15th, 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. Writing Group The Middleton Senior Center has a distinctive group of writers that meets on the second Wednesday of each month. 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. This month they will meet at the Middleton Library, on Wednesday, March 8th, at 1:00 p.m. New members are always welcome. 1. In your opinion what is the most beautiful man made object in the world? 2. Of the “all time great Americans” tell about one. 3. Why is March an important month of the year? Essential Tremor/Dystonia Support Group The Essential Tremor Support group resumes meeting the second Wednesday of each month. They will meet on Wednesday, March 8th, at 10:30 a.m. March is National Essential Tremor Awareness month, please consider joining our group. For more information, e-mail [EMAIL REDACTED]. 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. This month Dave will be here at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 9th and Thursday, March 23rd. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 m a r c h 2 0 1 7 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. Wednesday, March 1st, at 9:15 a.m. meet at Hy-Vee, 675 S. Whitney Way for breakfast and planning upcoming events. Tuesday, March 14th, 6:30 p.m. at the Middleton Library for a sneak peak at the Wisconsin Film Fest. Make your reservations by calling the Library at 831-5564. Friday, March 17th, 11:00 a.m. meet at the Senior Center to carpool to Rex’s Innkeeper in Waunakee for a St. Patrick’s Day lunch. Tuesday, March 21st, 1:00 p.m. to attend Life Long Learning, presentation about “Home Safety” at the Middleton Senior Center. Saturday, April 8th, at 10:00 a.m. “What’s it Worth?” at the Middleton Library. If you would like an item to be appraised, registration begins on Monday, March 13th, at 9:00 a.m. 831-5564. TOPS Meetings Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets at the Middleton Senior Center on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. 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 831-2373, or simply show up. New members are always welcome. 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. Books R Us Books R Us will meet on Thursday, March 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. This month’s book is Operation Mincemeat, by Ben MacIntyre. In 1943, intelligence officers conceived a plan that was both simple and complicated-- Operation Mincemeat. The purpose, to deceive the Nazis into thinking that Allied forces were planning to attack southern Europe by way of Greece or Sardinia, rather than Sicily, as the Nazis had assumed, and the Allies ultimately chose. The idea was approved by British intelligence officials, including Ian Fleming (creator of James Bond). Winston Churchill believed it might ring true to the Axis and help bring victory to the Allies. Filled with spies, double agents, rogues, fearless heroes, and one very important corpse, the story of Operation Mincemeat reads like an international thriller. Crocheters, Knitters and Sewers The Nimble Fingers group at the Middleton Senior Center is looking to recruit some new members. If you or someone you know crochets, knits or sews, please consider joining our group. The items we make are donated to charities in the immediate area, such as Gilda’s, MOM, UW Children’s Hospital, VA Hospital and many more. We provide yarn and fabric. It is a great group of ladies that enjoy handcrafting items for charity. We meet on the first and third Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the lower level. This month join us on Thursday, March 2nd and March 16th at 12:30 p.m. eReader Appointments Learn to download free eBooks from the library to your Kindle, iPad, tablet or other device through Wisconsin’s Digital Library, at a personalized eBook training. You may make your appointment for Friday morning, March 10th, by calling 831-2373. You will also need to bring your library card. This program is funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 m a r c h 2 0 1 7 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. Energy Assistance Do you need help with energy bills? A representative from Energy Services will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Friday, March 24th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Appointments are necessary. You may schedule your appointment by calling Energy Assistance directly at 267-8601. Scarf Dyeing Class Judy Arawinko will be teaching a scarf dyeing class at the Middleton Senior Center on Monday, March 20th, 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. Paper Crafting with Judy Join us on Friday, March 17th, 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 included. 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. Strength & Flexibility Classes Strength & Flexibility 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. March 8th - May 3rd (8 weeks) And/Or Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. March 10th - May 5th (8 weeks) The cost is $55.00 for one class or $90.00 for both. Contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Journaling and Writing Class Presentation Join us on Tuesday, March 14th, at 12:30 p.m. for a presentation about upcoming journaling and writing classes. Sue Carpenter will discuss several classes to be offered this spring, summer and fall. “Journaling is like whispering to one’s self and listening at the same time” Bram Stoker • The Writing Diet explores the relationship between writing and eating to reveal a surprising possibility – that journaling can create a new and balanced rapport with food. This class series will be infused with a sense of fun and sincerity around transforming your relationship with eating. • Stanford Letter Writing Project is specifically designed to help you voice the key information needed to help you prepare for the future. Use the Stanford Letter Project tools to write to your doctor, your friends, and your family or to begin creating an Advance Medical Directive. It is easy, extremely important and can offer great peace of mind. • Journaling with Heart explores the power of writing compassionately about Life’s experiences and questions. Delving into journaling is a way to reveal, re-inspire and transform your unique and personal sense of something deeper - your own profound Inner Wisdom. Absolutely no writing or journaling experience is needed for any of these classes. Simply come with a sense of curiosity and openness in learning about the power of journaling. Call 831-2373 to sign up for this program or contact Laura for more information about the classes. Wee Little Leprechaun Hunt There have been sighting of a mischievous Leprechaun in the building. He is green, fast and very tiny. No need to dig around – he’s in the open. Find the Leprechaun on the main floor of the Senior Center on Friday, March 17th. If you find him, return him to Sandy Witte,Volunteer Coordinator to receive your Pot O’ Gold at the end of the rainbow. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 m a r c h 2 0 1 7 Volunteer Wanted 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 form of transportation to get to vital appointments. Contact Sandy Witte at 831-2373 for more information. Newsletter Helpers Come join us for the assembly of our newsletter. We will assemble the newsletter on Tuesday, March 21st. The Senior Center opens at 8:00, a.m. Assembly begins at 8:30 a.m. Contact Sandy Witte at 831-2373 for more information. Cannibal! The Musical We have group tickets to Cannibal! The Musical, at Overture on Tuesday, March 14th, at 7:30 p.m. for just $10.00 each. This fun-filled, action packed, delightfully campy musical comedy is based on the true story of Alferd Packer — the only person convicted of cannibalism in America. This musical follows Alferd and his companions, on the hunt for Colorado gold, when they lose their way in the wilderness and are forced to consider unthinkable acts: Singing! Dancing! and possibly eating somebody. Contact Laura, 831-2373 for information. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! Lyndon Clemens & Brian Joiner Mary Parks Stan & Faye Kiefer Pamela Berg 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 March 7th - March 28th, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Class #61822 Estimated Senior Cost is $46.10 Watercolor Painting - All Levels Mondays March 27th - April 24th 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class #61823 Estimated Senior Cost is $87.70 Video Lecture How to Listen to and Understand Great Music Join us on Friday mornings at 10:15 a.m. March 31st - September 8th (24 weeks). Two-45 minute videos will be watched each week. Learning how to appreciate the unmatched beauty, genius, and power of concert music can permanently enrich your life. Why is this so? As award-winning composer and Professor Robert Greenberg explains, “Music, the most abstract and sublime of all the arts, is capable of transmitting an unbelievable amount of expressive, historical, and even philosophical information to us, provided that our antennas are up and pointed in the right direction. A little education goes a long way to vitalizing and rendering relevant a body of music that many feel is beyond their grasp. The cost for the class is $10.00 per person. (No guidebooks or transcripts available). Contact the Senior Center at 831-2373, to sign-up. Advanced registration is required. ---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] 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