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April Menus page 2-3 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 April Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 9 April Programs & Events page 9-10 upcoming events page 10-11 DONATIONS page 10-11 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 April 2016 AARP Smart Driver Class AARP and the Middleton Senior Center are offering the Smart Driver class. This is a course designed to help older drivers become more aware of changes that occur due to aging (vision, hearing and reaction time) and how to adjust driving accordingly. The class will be Wednesday, April 20th, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The cost is $15.00 for AARP members, and $20.00 for non-members. You may receive a savings on your car insurance by completing this class, check with your insurance agent. Sign up by calling at 831-2373. Pheasant Branch Conservancy Join us on Tuesday, April 19th, at 1:00 p.m. for a presentation about Pheasant Branch Conservancy. John Daly, a member of the Pheasant Branch Conservancy Board will speak about the habitats that sustain birds, plants and animals; as well as the pathways and trails that are open to the public. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for the program at 1:00 p.m. Please make your lunch reservation by noon on Monday, April 18th. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 a p r i l 2 0 1 6 april 1 Friday Roast w/ Gravy 4 Monday Balls in Gravy 5 Tuesday Chicken 6 Wednesday Bean Soup w/ Chicken Salad Sandwich 7 Thursday Steak w/ Onions 8 Friday Rib 11 Monday & Cheese 12 Tuesday Potatoes w/ Ham 13 Wednesday Face Hot Roast Beef Sandwich w/ Gravy 14 Thursday 15 Friday & Dumplings 18 Monday Burger on a Bun 19 Tuesday Crusted Fish 20 Wednesday Boneless Chicken Breast 21 Thursday Pork on a Bun 22 Friday Stew 25 Monday Sauce over Mostaccioli 26 Tuesday 27 Wednesday 28 Thursday Roast Pork 29 Friday Chicken-Ala-King 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 a p r i l 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. April 5th Garden Salad Mixed greens with shredded lettuce, cheese, garbanzo beans, cucumbers broccoli, diced tomato and peas. Your choice of dressing. April 12th Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef), cheese, diced tomatoes, diced onion, salsa, sour cream and tostado chips. April 19th Chef’s Tuna Salad Shredded lettuce, flaked tuna, cheese strips, tomato wedges, sliced radishes, diced green peppers. Served with French Dressing. April 26th Chicken Ranch Salad Mixed greens, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, cucumbers, diced tomatoes, peas, purple onion. Served with Ranch Dressing. Vegetarian Option We offer a vegetarian option to our lunch menu. For details contact Ted at 831-2373. 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. 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. Pinochle Join our Pinochle group on Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Monday Bridge Bridge on Mondays is now open to anyone who wishes to play. Please arrive by 12:30 p.m. to begin play at 12:45 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening Blood Pressure screening is on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. This month it will be on Tuesday, April 5th, at 12:30 p.m. 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 A p r i l 2 0 1 6 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. 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. 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, April 5th and Tuesday, April 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 welcome. BINGO BINGO is played on the last Tuesday of each month. Join us on Tuesday, April 26th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. 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. 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. Newsletter Assembly The May newsletter will be assembled at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26th, 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. 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. Mending Service Mending is usually offered on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month. This month it will be on Tuesday, April 12th and Thursday, April 14th, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 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. Make your appointment by calling 831-2373. 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, April 12th, at 9:00 a.m. for coffee, pastries and a general discussion about financial issues. This month’s topic is “Time Matters: A Women’s (and Men’s) Retirement Outlook”. Spanish Ellen Soto will teach several levels of Spanish this spring. A new section will begin at the beginning of each month and run for four weeks. All classes will be on Tuesday mornings. 9:00 a.m. Conversational Spanish 10:00 a.m. Spanish for Beginners 11:00 a.m. Spanish Grammar Cost is just $5.00 for the four-week class. Contact the Senior Center, at 831-2373, to sign up. New students are welcome at any point. Poetry Class for Everyone Exercise your mind and stretch your creative muscles in a poetry class led by writer/poet Marla Maeder. The Poetry group meets on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Turn your feelings, memories and observations into free verse, rhyme or haiku, anything goes. Call 831-2373 to sign up or just show up. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 a p r i l 2 0 1 6 Women Embracing Change Group This amazing 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, April 13th, at 10:30 a.m. and on Wednesday, April 27th, at 10:30 a.m. 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. Essential Tremor Awareness Month This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. They will meet on Wednesday, April 13th, at 10:30 a.m. to discuss “MRI-Focused Ultrasound Therapy for Essential Tremor: Current Status”, which is provided by a neurologist who participated in clinical trials for this new approach. For information, e-mail [EMAIL REDACTED]. New members are always welcome. Hats and Tales Hats and Tales is a group of volunteers that read to preschool students with the use of hats and other props. They will meet at 10:00 a.m. at Little Red Preschool on Wednesday, April 12th. If you have a short book to read, please bring it. For additional information contact Patty at 225-4663. April Movie “Bridge of Spies” Join us for an afternoon movie on Friday, April 8th, at 12:30 p.m. to watch “Bridge of Spies”. A dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of a series of historic events, James Donovan (Tom Hanks), is a Brooklyn lawyer who finds himself thrust into the center of the Cold War when the CIA sends him on a near impossible mission to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot. High stakes and suspense power a story inspired by true events that capture the essence of a man who risked everything and vividly brings his personal journey to life. Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda PG 13 141 minutes Reminiscing Group The Reminiscing Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10:00 a.m. They will meet on Thursday, April 7th and April 21st, at 10:00 a.m. Join this interesting group and share your history and stories. Writing Group The Middleton Senior Center has a thriving group of writers that meet 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. Each member brings their homework to share with the class. This month they will meet on Wednesday, April 13th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Middleton Library. This month’s writing topic is to write about a person or idea which has influenced your life; or bring a picture to class with a short story about it, or write about an object that has passed through generations of your family. New members are welcome. Coffee Fund Thank you for your monetary donations into the coffee fund it REALLY does make a difference! Although it is not free - it is cheap! ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday a p r i l 2 0 1 6 4 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge 11 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge 5 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. 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 12 • 9:00 Mending • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 9:00 Coffee & The Economy • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 6 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Social Seniors meet @ My Sister’s • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Oil Pastels 13 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Essential Tremor Group • 10:30 Women Embracing Change • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Travel Show • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Oil Pastels 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 Gadget Guru • 10:00 Low Vision Support Group • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards • 1:00 Caregiver Support 1 • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 8 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “Bridge of Spies” • 1:00 Scarf Dyeing Class 15 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 1:00 Greeting Card Class April 2016 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday a p r i l 2 0 1 6 18 • 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 • 4:00 Commission on Aging 25 • 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 26 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 20 • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 12:00 AARP Driver Safety Class • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Oil Pastels 27 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Women Embracing Change • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Oil Pastels • 1:00 Social Seniors Fire Dept Tour 21 • 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 Gadget Guru • 10:00 Books R Us • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 22 • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Social Seniors Fish Fry Lunch @ Sport Bowl • 12:30 Pinochle 29 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle April 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. 19 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 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 “Pheasant Branch Conservancy” ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 a p r i l 2 0 1 6 Mystery Book Club The Mystery book club will meet on Wednesday, April 6th, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the book The Three Day Affair, by Michael Kardos. Will, Jeffrey, and Nolan have been friends since their undergrad days at Princeton. Now, nine years after graduation, Will is a failed musician still reeling from the death of a band mate. Jeffrey got lucky and rich from the dot-com boom, and Nolan is a state senator with national aspirations. Their friendships have bent without breaking for years, until one shocking event changes everything. The book for the Wednesday, May 4th, meeting will be The Alibi by Sandra Brown. Assistant DA Hammond Cross has his sights set on the DA’s office. Prosecuting a high-profile murder case practically ensures him the job. But a Saturday night encounter with a mysterious woman is the start of a living nightmare. Books are available from the South Central Library System in print, large print, downloadable epub. New members are welcome. Books R Us Books R Us will meet on Thursday, April 28th, at 10:00 a.m. The book this month is The Old Patagonian Express: By Train Through the Americas by Paul Theroux. Starting with a rush-hour subway ride to South Station in Boston to catch the Lake Shore Limited to Chicago, Theroux winds up on the poky, wandering Old Patagonian Express steam engine, which comes to a halt in a desolate land of cracked hills and thorn bushes. But with Theroux the view along the way is what matters: the monologuing Mr. Thornberry in Costa Rica, the bogus priest of Cali, and the blind Jorge Luis Borges, who delights in having Theroux read Robert Louis Stevenson to him. New members are always welcome. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. This month they will meet on Thursday, April 14th. This month a Case Manager from the Middleton Senior Center will speak about resources available through the community. New members are welcome. 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 on Thursday, April 14th and April 28th, at 10:00 a.m. 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, April 14th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. 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. Nimble Fingers Nimble Fingers is a group of ladies that sew, knit and crochet for charity. We 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. Most of the group work on their projects at home, so you don’t have to come to every meeting. Please consider joining the group for fellowship and the rewards of charitable giving. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 a p r i l 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. Join them on Wednesday, April 6th, at 9:30 a.m. at My Sister’s Kitchen, 2227 Parmenter Street for breakfast and planning. Friday, April 22nd, at 11:30 a.m. a for a Fish Fry lunch at the Sport Bowl, 6815 University Avenue in Middleton. Then on Wednesday, April 27th, they will tour the Middleton Fire Department. You can meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center to car pool or at 1:30 p.m. at the Middleton Fire Department, 7600 Univeristy Avenue. New members always welcome. Scarf Dyeing Class Judy Arawinko will be teaching a scarf dyeing class at the Middleton Senior Center on Friday, April 8th, at 1:00 p.m. Cost is just $15.00 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. Greeting Card Making Class Judy Arawinko, an avid card maker, will be teaching another greeting cards class at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15th. You will be able to let your creative side shine through with the use of special embellishments, different folding techniques and pretty papers. All supplies are furnished as well as envelopes and inserts for four cards. Cost is $10. 00, space is limited. Due to the popularity of the class, if you are unable to attend this class, (even on class day) please let us know to allow those on the waiting list to enjoy the class. 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 Uno, Checkers, Chess or other games. Madison College Classes Madison College (formerly MATC) offers classes taught at the Middleton Senior Center. Madison College will cancel all classes that do not have 10 students registered 10 days prior to a class. It is strongly encouraged to sign up for classes as soon as you are interested. 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+ Cheese Appreciation Tuesday, April 19th 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Class # 64381 Estimated Senior Cost is $33.05 Cake Decorating Workshop Thursday, May 5th 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 64434 Estimated Senior Cost is $33.30 The Zen of Kumihimo Tuesdays June 7th - June 28th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class #10486 Senior Cost To Be Determined Cooking: Knife Skills & Safety Wednesday, June 15th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 10495 Senior Cost To Be Determined Cooking for Couples Thursday, June 16th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class #10896 Senior Cost To Be Determined ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 a p r i l 2 0 1 6 Make your Dream Vacation A Reality Join us on Tuesday, May 3rd, at 2:00 p.m. for a brainstorming session about where you would like to travel in 2017. The Middleton Senior Center and Collette Vacations will hold this event to take your suggestions on potential trips. Sign up is suggested but not required by calling 831-2373. Free Legal and Financial Planning Workshop The Middleton Senior Center and the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance are offering a two-part workshop for families that provides an overview of key legal and financial issues to consider for loved ones with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Join us on Tuesday, May 3rd and Tuesday, May 10th 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Presented by Attorney Wayne W. Wilson, Wilson Law Group, LLC. No solicitations will be made. Registration required. Call (608) 232-3400 or toll- free [PHONE REDACTED]. TED Talks Presentation Begins Join us for this interesting new program on Wednesday, May 18th, at 1:00 p.m. TED is a nonprofit organization, devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics — from science to business to global issues — in more than 100 languages. Joe Carter, will facilitate this hour long program by showing several videos with a discussion between each one. This month’s topic is “Ocean Animals”. We will also discuss topics of interest for future presentations. Contact Laura, 831-2373, for more information. Upcoming Travel 2016 Mayflower Tours Seven Wonders of Oregon June 24th, 2016 Portland, Multnomah Falls, Mount Hood, and Crater Lake National Park, Oregon 9 Days, 14 Meals $2,049 per person/double occupancy Classic Italy by Rail October 17th, 2016 Venice, Florence, Siena and Rome, Italy 10 Days, 11 Meals $4,398 per person/double occupancy Travel Presentation Join us for a travel presentation about the Classic Italy by Rail on Wednesday, April 13th, at 12:30 p.m. For brochures and more information on these trips contact Laura at 831-2373. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! Patricia Marshall Bonnie Hoffman Michelle & Steve Heindel �������Donation Maralyn Byrd Anna Dahlk Frederic & Judith Middleton ��Donation Ruth Caldiero Jerry DePorter Florence Snider Jerry DePorter WiFi Available at Senior Center You may use free WiFi while visiting the Middleton Senior Center. It should connect automatically when you open a browser on your phone, laptop or other devise. If not, contact a staff member for assistance. If you use it, please log in with your member card at the front desk to “WiFi Usage”. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 a p r i l 2 0 1 6 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. Receptionists We need receptionists to fill in at the front desk as a substitute. Shifts available are Thursdays from 8:00 to Noon and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. We are looking for a cheerful, helpful person who understands the importance of great customer service. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact Sandy Witte at 831-2373. Middleton Senior Center Volunteer Meetings We will be holding the annual Volunteer meeting on Thursday, May 19th, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Theme: You are the Senior Center’s Eyes and Ears The meeting from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. will be for all volunteers except MOW and Driver Escorts. NOTE: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. will be the meeting for MOW Drivers and Driver Escorts. NOTE: Receptionists will be meeting on Monday, May 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Watch the mail for your invite. Middleton Senior Center Closed for Cleaning The Middleton Senior Center will be closed on Friday, May 20th, for cleaning. No classes, activities, programs or lunch will take place in the building. Meals on Wheels WILL still be delivered. Contact Ted Quincey, 831-2373 for information. Loraine Kosovac - tax prep. Joyce Crates – tax prep. Dorothy Middleton ������������Donation – tax prep. Margie Shumate – tax prep. Grace Potts – tax prep. Linda Welch – tax prep. Jeannette Crumb – tax prep. Marie Cosmos – tax prep. Vernon E. Reed – tax prep. Mary E. Remsbottom ���������Donation – tax prep. Jean M. Digney – tax prep. Dan & Sharon Googins ������Donation – tax prep. Ralph Schulenberg – tax prep. Barbara Hanson – tax prep. Dorothy Volker – tax prep. Alan & Vicki Hamstra ���������Donation – tax prep. Bonnie Miller – tax prep. Edith Fox – tax prep. Marilyn Acker – tax prep. Marilyn Pertzborn – tax prep. Germaine Utter – tax prep. Jo Ann Meyers – tax prep. Bernie Maulbetsch – tax prep. Joan Turner – tax prep. Linda Carmichael – tax prep. Chuck & Barb Crowley �����Donation – tax prep. Mary Duckwitz – tax prep. Phylis Johnson – tax prep. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! ---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