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january Menu page 2 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 january Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 8 january Programs & Events page 9 donations page 10 upcoming events page 10 - 11 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 January 2014 Logging Road Gang - Buzz Humke Book Reading and Musical Program Join us for a musical performance by Buzz Humke, with a synopsis of the book. Buzz authored this book about two boys growing up in Central Wisconsin - a Huck Finn/Tom Sawyer-type book. He will perform songs that compliment the book as well as read from his book. Join us on Friday, January 17th at 1:00 p.m. for this interesting program, Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for the program. Please make your lunch reservation by noon on Thurs- day, January 16th. A Capitol Idea Join us on Tuesday, January 21st, at 1:00 p.m. for a storytelling program by Bob Kann. He will share stories featuring tales from the history of the Wiscon- sin State Capitol. They will include different aspects of the capitol and who participated in noteworthy events connected to the capitol. Bring your favorite story about our Capitol to share as well. Come for lunch and stay for this historical program. Please make your lunch reservation by call- ing 831-2373 by noon on Monday, January 20th. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 j a n u a r y 2 0 1 4 january 1 Wednesday for New Year’s Day 2 Thursday on a Bun 3 Friday Steak w/ Gravy 6 Monday Ala King 7 Tuesday Turkey Ham 8 Wednesday Spaghetti Casserole 9 Thursday Tot Casserole 10 Friday Turkey Roast w/ Gravy 13 Monday Sausage 14 Tuesday Barley Soup w/ Turkey & Cheese on Rye 15 Wednesday 16 Thursday Tetrazzini 17 Friday Roast w/ Gravy 20 Monday Casserole 21 Tuesday Chicken 22 Wednesday Fish on a Bun 23 Thursday & Meatballs 24 Friday Turkey Ham 27 Monday Steak w/ Gravy 28 Tuesday Cheese Soup w/ Chicken Salad Sandwich 29 Wednesday Stew 30 Thursday Tortellini w/ Marinara Sauce 31 Friday Turkey w/ Gravy 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 j a n u a r y 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. January 7th Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, cheese and assorted fresh vegetables. Your choice of dressing. January 14th Crunchy Chicken Salad Mixed salad with egg slices, diced chicken, celery, mayonnaise, water chestnuts, pickle relish pimientos and pecans. Mayonnaise dressing is on salad. January 21st Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef or chicken), cheese, tomato, onions, tostado chips. Salsa and sour cream on the side. January 28th Garden Salad Mixed greens with veggies, cheese, egg, celery, broccoli, shredded carrots, mushrooms, peas and green onion. Choice of salad dressing. Vegetarian Option We offer a vegetarian option to our lunch menu. Please contact Ted Quincey, at 831-2373, if you would like further information about this. Senior Center Closed A reminder that the Middleton Senior Center will be closed on the following days for the upcoming holidays. New Year’s: Tuesday, December 31st Wednesday, January 1st No Meals on Wheels, meal site dinners, or activities will be held at the Senior Center. If you need a meal or other assistance during this time, please contact one of our Case Managers, Kathy Lauer or Jill Schonenberger 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. 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 and meals will not be served at the Middleton Senior Center on these days. The cancelled meal will be served the next day. All classes, activities and programs are cancelled. Contact the Senior Center regarding resched- uled or make up programs. In addition, the shop- ping bus will not run on days when the Senior Center is closed due to the weather. January Birthdays We will celebrate your birthday on the first Wednesday of the month at our meal site. January birthdays will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 8th. Make your reservation by noon on Tuesday, January 7th. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 j a n u a r y 2 0 1 4 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. Blood Pressure Screening You may have your Blood Pressure checked on the first Tuesday of each month. This month a nurse will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Tuesday, January 7th, at 12:30 p.m. No reservations nec- essary, just stop by. 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! Piano Entertainment Robert Auerbach is sharing his time and talent on the piano on Mondays 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fran Jeatran shares her time and talent by playing the piano each Wednesday, from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Mah Jongg We have Mah Jongg on Tuesday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. If you have a Mah Jongg set please bring it, as the Senior Center only has one. New players 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. Newsletter Assembly The February newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, January 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 not start until 8:30 a.m. Please consider helping out. 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 for to get rid of the winter doldrums on Tuesday, January 7th and on Tuesday, January 21st, at 10:00 a.m. No auditions are required and sheet music is provided. Mary Duckwitz and Fran Jeatran lead this group as well as accompanying on the piano. New voices are always welcome. Mending Service Mending is offered on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month. Appointments are required. Our volunteers will do simple mending and hemming they will not alter clothing with linings. You are al- lowed to bring two items per appointment. The next mending days are and Thursday, January 9th and Tuesday, January 14th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Make your appointment by calling 831-2373. BINGO BINGO is played on the last Tuesday of each month. Join us on Tuesday, January 28th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. Make your lunch reservation by noon on Monday, January 27th. Hats and Tales Hats and Tales will meet at Little Red Preschool on Wednesday, January 8th, at 10:00 to read. Bring a short children’s book and if you have any questions, please call Patty Nordhaus at 225-4663. Essential Tremor Support Group The Essential Tremor Support group will not meet for the next few months. They will resume meeting on Wednesday, March 12th, at 10:30 a.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 j a n u a r y 2 0 1 4 Gadget Guru The Gadget Guru will be available to assist you with the devices you received during the holidays, but you aren’t quite sure how to work. Dave will be here on Thursday, January 9th and Thursday, January 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. No reservation needed. Caregiver Support Group The Middleton Senior Center offers a Caregiver Sup- port Group that meets on the second Thursday of each month. This month join them on Thursday, January 9th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Men’s Group The Men’s group meets on the first and third Thurs- days of each month at 9:30 a.m. Join them on Thursday January 2nd, at 9:30 a.m. at the Mid- dleton Senior Center for a general discussion about current events. On Thursday, January 16th, they will car pool to visit Kelly Moss Racing in Fitchburg. Kelly Moss began as a Porsche racing team in 1998 and now includes high-end race cars of many differ- ent makes. See the shop and garage and meet Jeff Stone the owner for a tour of their facilities. Please call 831-2373 to make your reservation. They will depart the Senior Center at 9:30 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. Al-Anon Meeting Al-Anon is a meeting for friends and relatives of alco- holics. They meet each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Level of the Middleton Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to attend. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Join us on Wednesday, January 15th, at 10:30 a.m. to learn about cardiovascular emergen- cies heart attack signs and Writing Group The Writing Group will meet on Wednesday, January 8th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Middleton Library. This month’s assignment is to write about your 2014 New Year’s Resolutions, have you made any? Do you have a particular memory of a New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day of significance to you? or were you ever snowed in for more than a day? If so, how did you feel about it and how did you spend your time? New members are always welcome. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group will meet on Thurs- day, January 9th, at 10:00 a.m. New members are always welcome. 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 en- joy 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, January 2nd and Thursday, January 16th, at 10:00 a.m. January Movie “Calendar Girls” Join us on Friday, January 10th, at 12:30 p.m. to watch “Calendar Girls”. When 12 ordinary members of the Women’s Institute, a prim and proper local ladies’ club, decide they need to find a more compelling way to raise money for a new charity, they turn to their traditional annual calendar and give it a very untraditional twist. Behind the usual baked goods, the apple pressing, and the flower arrangements are the women completely nude! Starring Helen Mirrem, Julie Walters, Annette Crosbie, Penelope Wilton and Philip Glenister. PG-13 (108 minutes) ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday j a n u a r y 2 0 1 4 6 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 e-Reader Appointments • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards 13 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards 7 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Blood Pressure Check • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 14 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 9:00 Mending • 11:00 Oil Pastels Class Overview • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 1 Closed for Holiday 8 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 15 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Travel Presentation • 10:30 EMS Program • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 2 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 9:30 Men’s Group • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 9 • 9:00 Mending • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Low Vision Support • 10:00 Gadget Guru • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards • 1:00 Care Giver Support Group 16 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 9:30 Men’s Group Field Trip Departure • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 3 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 10 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “Calendar Girls” 17 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 e-Reader Appointments • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Logging Road Gang Program January 2014 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday J a n u a r y 2 0 1 4 20 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 Open Cards • 5:00 Commission on Aging 27 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards 21 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning “A Capitol Idea” 28 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 22 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 29 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 23 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Gadget Guru • 10:00 Book R Us • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 30 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 24 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 31 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle January 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 j a n u a r y 2 0 1 4 Madison College Classes Middleton Senior Center and 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+ eBay Workshop Friday February 28th 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Class # 66759 Estimated Senior Cost is $19.00 Cooking: Knife Skills and Safety Monday March 24th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 64696 Estimated Senior Cost is $25.00 PC Computer Introduction Tuesdays and Thursdays March 25th - April 10th 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Class # 63470 Estimated Senior Cost is $64.00 Watercolor Mondays March 31st - April 28th 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class # 66428 Estimated Senior Cost is $64.00 Mystery Book Club There will be no meeting in January but will resume on Wednesday, February 5th, at 10:00 a.m. The February book is Faithful Place by Tana French. De- tective Frank Mackey finds himself back in the dark tangle of relationships he left behind 22 years ago when the suitcase belonging to his first love, Rosie Daly, shows up behind a fireplace in a derelict house on Faithful Place. This book is available from the South Central Library System in print, large print, downloadable epub and Spanish. Books R Us Books R Us will meet on Thursday, January 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. January will be a Book Buffet. Each person will bring in a book they’ve read to share with the group by doing a short presentation about the book. Since many of us will probably get the gift of a book for the holidays, January is probably a good time to do Book Buffet! New members are always welcome. Nimble Fingers Do you like to knit, crochet or sew? If so, please consider joining our Nimble Fingers group. We make lap robes, shawls, quilts, hats, scarves, etc. and it all gets donated to charity. In each of the last two years, we have donated over 1,200 items per year. We distribute our items to the charities throughout the year. You may use your own yarn or fabric, but we do have a stash of donated items that can be used. We gather together the first and third Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. to share patterns and ideas, show the items we have made and discuss various needs and charities. We often meet on the other Thursdays to work on projects. Please consider sharing your talents and join our group. If you have questions, please call the Senior Center at 831-2373. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 j a n u a r y 2 0 1 4 Strength & Flexibility January Classes Strength & Flexibility continues in the new year. This movement class is for people at all fitness levels. Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. January 8th - February 26th And/Or Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. January 10th - February 28th These are 8-week classes, and the cost is $55.00 for one class or $90.00 for both. Sign up by calling the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Video Lecture From Monet to Van Gogh: A History of Impressionism The Video Lecture classes resume in January. Join us on Friday mornings at 10:15 a.m. January 10th - March 28th, for this 12 week class to learn about Impressionist Artists. They appeared in a period of upheaval. They saw the rebuilding of Paris, the rise of industrialism, the ruin of the Franco-Prussian war. They displayed their startling and shocking works in a series of exhibitions from 1874 to 1886. By the 1890s, this “loose coalition” of artists who rebelled against the formality of the French Academy had created the most famous artistic movement in his- tory. “They” were the Impressionists, and Professor Brettell is your expert curator and guide to a move- ment that created a new, intensely personal vision of the world. Cost of this class is $15.00. Travel Preview Presentation Join us Travel Preview Presentation Join us on Wednesday, January 15th, at 10:00 a.m. for a travel presentation about the Tennessee Rails and Sails vacation. You will also have the opportunity to speak with a Mayflower representative about their other trips as well. Oil Pastels - Introduction 101 Come and learn about Painting with Oil Pastels. There will be a demonstration of how to use Oil Pastels, and a time to create a small painting of your own to take home. All supplies will be included. The instructor, Mary Wixsom, will be available after the demonstration for questions and you will be able to reserve a spot for the upcoming Oil Pastel class in February. Join us on Tuesday, January 14th, at 11:00 a.m. No charge for this informational pro- gram. Please sign up by calling 831-2373. Painting with Oil Pastels Art Class Join us for this class on Monday afternoons, February 10th - March 17th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. You will learn about the materials, and a variety of techniques used with Oil Pastels. We will complete several small paintings in this class. This class is for beginner and intermediate students alike. A list of supplies will be sent to you when you regis- ter. The cost is $126.00 for six classes. Call 831- 2373 to make your reservation. Free Personalized eBook & eReader Training Learn How to Download Free eBooks Did you know that the public library offers free downloadable eBooks? Learn to use the library’s free eBook service, Wisconsin’s Digital Library, at a personalized eBook training. The free sessions at the Middleton Senior Center are available for all levels of eReader users. Appointments are on Monday afternoon, January 6th or Friday morning, January 17th. You may make your appointment by calling 831-2373. You will also need to bring your library card. If you do not have one, please contact Laura at 831-2373. This program is funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Kindle Available to Borrow Dane County Library Service has loaned us a Kindle, e-Reader. It is pre-loaded with almost 100 books and you can borrow it to see if you would like one. Contact Laura at 831-2373 for more information. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 j a n u a r y 2 0 1 4 Energy Assistance Do you need help with energy bills? A representa- tive from Energy Services will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Wednesday, February 5th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Appointments are neces- sary. You may schedule your appointment by calling Energy Assistance directly at 267-8601. For addition- al information contact a Case Manager at the Senior Center. Complimentary Resource Guide Available Free copies of the 2013-2014 Resource Guide for Active Adults and Caregivers (www.MadisonCare- givers.com) are now available at our location. This Guide is a valuable and practical reference tool for aging adult services in Dane County. Included is an abundance of information, support systems, helpful organizations and businesses, retirement communi- ties, useful articles, referral sources, home health agencies, senior housing facilities, as well as programs pertaining to adults 50+. This enlightens all individu- als, with the necessary educational tools, to make informed decisions regarding the aging process. Pick one up at the Middleton Senior Center - no charge. Tax Counseling The Middleton Senior Center is an AARP spon- sored tax site. This service is designed for those with low to moderate income, catering especially to those over age 60. Tax counselors will be available to assist, complete and electronically file your taxes on Mondays and Wednesdays, February 10th - April 9th. Appointments are required. Call 831-2373 to schedule your appointment. We are unable to assist those who are self-employed with business income that does not meet the requirements for reporting on federal Sch. C-EZ, have rental income that involves depreciation, or are married and file separately. We also reserve the right to defer tax returns that are too complex or time consuming. Remember to bring the following items to your appointment: • Copies of last year’s (2012) federal and state tax returns. • All W-2 forms if employed in 2013. • SSA-1099 showing Social Security ben- efits received in 2013. • All 1099 forms for interest & dividend received in 2013. • All 1099R forms showing pensions and annuities received in 2013. • All forms showing federal & state in- come tax paid in 2013. • List of all deductions if itemizing de- ductions. • Any medical/health insurance premi- ums paid in 2013. Call 831-2373 to schedule your tax appointment. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! M/M John Carlson Jerry Deporter Cecile Henneman Mary Pertzborn Gayle Hess ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 j a n u a r y 2 0 1 4 Upcoming Travel Collette Vacations Travel Ireland March 2014 8 days, 9 meals $2,699 (Double) Canyon Country October 2014 Arizona and Nevada 9 days 12 meals $2,904 (Double) Mayflower Tours Travel Best of London April 2014 7 days, 7 meals $2948 (Double) Includes sightseeing to Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, Marble Arch Holland Tulip Festival (Michigan) 6 days, 9 meals $1689 (Double) (Motorcoach) One night at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island American Heritage September 2014 10 days, 14 meals $3,098 (Double) Washington DC, Williamsburg and New York City Tennessee Rails & Sails October 2014 7 days, 11 meals $1,699 (Double) Chattanooga, Clarksville, Knoxsville & Nashville For brochures and more information on these trips contact Laura at 831-2373. Travel Preview Presentation Join us Travel Preview Presentation Join us on Wednesday, January 15th, at 10:00 a.m. for a travel presentation about the Tennessee Rails and Sails vacation. You will also have the opportunity to speak with a Mayflower representative about their other trips as well. Honoring YOU Project “Honoring Our Seniors” is underway. We are putting together a published collection of mini biographies of our seniors. We are looking for seniors to interview for about one hour. This information will be written up in the form of a short story. You will have editing and final approval about all content. We want to hear your life stories. • How did you end up living in Middleton? • What did you do for a living? • How many siblings did you have? • Did you live in the city or on a farm? • Were you a veteran? • What are your favorite things? • What adventures have you been on? Our journalist will write up the wonderful adven- tures you have experienced and put the information into a one page story for you. Contact Sandy at 831-2373 for more information. Temperature Regulations In accordance with the City of Middleton’s Sustainable City Plan dated November 2010, a policy was established for temperature controls in normally occupied spaces of all municipal build- ings. The policy goal is to maintain a reasonably comfortable, productive work environment while balancing the need to economize and use energy resources wisely. Temperatures are established based on national standards that have been found to be comfortable for most people who are dressed appropriately for the season. Heating will be to 68 degrees. Cooling will be to 78 degrees. Temperature will vary throughout the day and room to room. Participants should dress for their comfort, one suggestion is layers. ---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 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 list below): ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED