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march Menu page 2 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 March Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 8 March Programs & Events page 9-10 upcoming events page 10-11 DONATIONS page 10 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 march 2015 St. Patrick’s Day Musical Performance Put on your green dancing shoes and come to the Middleton Senior Center for St. Patrick’s Day. The Retro Swing Band will perform at the Middleton Senior Center on Monday, March 16th, at 1:00 p.m. They are an 18 piece ensemble who promote them- selves as “vintage music played by vintage musicians”. Make your reservation for lunch by noon on Friday, March 13th. All cards will be cancelled for the afternoon. Medication Drop and “Let’s Talk About Medicine” Presentation Join us on Tuesday, March 17th, at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. to drop off your old, outdated medications. Please empty pills into sealed plastic bags and recycle the pill bottles at home. These can include prescription medicine (pills, liquids and creams), over-the-counter medicine (pills, liquids and creams), medications for pets, vitamins, inhalers, nebulizer solution and medication samples. “Let’s Talk About Medicine”, will begin at 1:00 p.m. The Wis- consin Health Literacy has designed this program to help par- ticipants obtain a better understanding of how to more safely and effectively use medicine, which can lead to better health. This program will help you understand labeling, dosages and information about over-the-counter medications. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 m a r c h 2 0 1 5 march 2 Monday Casserole 3 Tuesday Burger on a Bun 4 Wednesday Chicken Salad 5 Thursday Roast w/ Gravy 6 Friday Cheese Soup w/ Tuna Salad Sandwich 9 Monday Steak w/ Gravy 10 Tuesday & Dumplings 11 Wednesday Barley Soup w/ Turkey & Cheese Sandwich 12 Thursday Tips Over Egg Noodles 13 Friday & Cheese 16 Monday 17 Tuesday Beef 18 Wednesday & Meatballs 19 Thursday Tetrazzini Casserole 20 Friday Fish 23 Monday Ham 24 Tuesday Stew 25 Wednesday Chicken 26 Thursday Cutlet w/ Gravy 27 Friday Minestrone Soup Breaded Fish 30 Monday Steak w/ Gravy 31 Tuesday Chicken on a Bun 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. 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 de- pending 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 m a r c h 2 0 1 5 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 3rd Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef or chicken), cheese, tomato, onions, tostado chips. Salsa and sour cream on the side. March 10th Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, cheese and assorted fresh vegetables. Your choice of dressing. March 17th Chinese Chicken Salad Chicken, celery, green pepper, sweet onion, mandarin oranges and pineapple mixed with salad dressing and mustard served on lettuce with Chinese noodles. March 24th Garden Salad Mixed salad, fresh vegetables, cheese, egg, celery, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, peas, green onions. Your choice of 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. 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 Additional Day We have added another morning of Diabetic Foot Care to our schedule. The cost is $28.00 per visit. This service is offered twice a month at the Middle- ton Senior Center. Contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373 for an appointment. 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! 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 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 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 m a r c h 2 0 1 5 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. 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. No Bridge on Monday, March 16th. Pinochle Join our Pinochle group on Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. 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, March 3rd, at 12:30 p.m. Sing–Along Join us on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for a Sing-Along with friends. Join us to sing Tuesday, March 3rd and Tuesday, March 17th, 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. 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. * Please note this group does not play at the Middle- ton 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 24th, 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. Please consider helping out. 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, March 10th and Thursday, March 12th, 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, March 31st, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. Sign IN & Sign UP We have recently upgraded our sign in comput- er and touch screen. The monitor is larger and easier to read when you are signing in with your key card. It is still 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 just as important to sign up in advance if you are planning on attending a program, event or meal. Therefore, 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 don’t know that there is interest in a program and we may cancel that program. PLEASE call us to sign up for any program that you are interested in attending. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 m a r c h 2 0 1 5 Nimble Fingers Nimble Fingers meets on Thursday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. at the Middleton Senior Center. 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 various community organiza- tions. Please consider sharing your talent and join this group. 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. Come to play or start another game, such as Uno, Checkers or Chess. Books R Us Books R Us will meet on Thursday, March 26th, at 10:00 a.m. The book this month is “The Hus- band’s Secret” by Liane Moriarty. Imagine that your husband wrote you a letter, to be opened after his death. Imagine, too, that the letter contains his deep- est, darkest secret—something with the potential to destroy not just the life you built together, but the lives of others as well. Imagine, then, that you stumble across that letter while your husband is still very much alive. Social Seniors Social Seniors will have breakfast on Wednesday, March 11th, at 9:00 a.m. at TNT Cafe, 729 N High Point Road. On Tuesday, March 17th, they will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with lunch at Claddagh Irish Pub at Greenway Station at 11:30 p.m. On Wednesday, March 25th, they will go to Imperial Garden, 2039 Allen Blvd, for lunch at 11:30 a.m. No need to sign up, just show up at these locations to join them. Writing Group The Writing Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet at the Middleton Library on Wednesday, March 11th, at 1:00 p.m. This month’s topics are to write about luck or serendipity, a plan for advocating for your- self, or a form of entertainment that changed your life. (A play, concert, movie or sporting event) New members are always 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 have a new device and need a little help, Dave will be available on Thursday, March 12th, and Thursday, March 26th, at 10:00 a.m. 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 morn- ing, 9:30 -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. Reminiscing Group The Reminiscing Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10:00 a.m. They will meet on Thursday, March 5th and Thursday, March 19th, at 10:00 a.m. Join this interesting group and share your history and stories. March Movie “Million Dollar Arm” Join us on Friday, March 13th, at 12:30 p.m. for the movie “Million Dollar Arm”. In 2008, J. B. Bernstein is a sports agent who finds his business being seriously outplayed by his deep- pocketed competitors. Inspired by reality shows and Indian cricket games on TV, Bernstein gets the bold idea of finding cricket players in India and training them to become pro baseball players in America. After a long search, Bernstein finds two talented, but non-cricket playing youths. Starring John Hamm, Alan Arkin, Bill Paxton and Lake Bell. Rated PG 124 minutes ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday M a r c h 2 0 1 5 9 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:00 Community Gardening and Planting • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 16 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Musical Program • 5:00 Commission on Aging 10 • 9:00 Wood Carving Class • 9:00 Mending • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 12:30 Greeting Card Class • 1:00 Stitchers 17 • 9:00 Wood Carving Class • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:00 Vets Group • 12:00 - 1:00 Medication Drop • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Let’s Talk About Medicine 4 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Conversa- tional Spanish • 1:00 Euchre and Sheephead • 1:00 Painting 11 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Essential Tremor Support Group • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Spanish • 1:00 Euchre and Sheephead • 1:00 Painting 18 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 - 12:00 Energy Assistance Appointments • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Spanish • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Painting 5 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 12 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 9:00 Mending • 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 Group 19 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 6 • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 9:30 Dane County Library Appointments • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 13 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “ Million Dollar Arm“ 20 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle March 2015 2 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 3 • 9:00 Wood Carving Class • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Blood Pressure Screening • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday m a r c h 2 0 1 5 23 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 30 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 31 • 9:00 Wood Carving Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Making the Agrace Hospice Choice • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 25 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Conversa- tional Spanish • 1:00 Euchre and Sheephead • 1:00 Painting 1 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Conversa- tional Spanish • 1:00 Euchre and Sheephead • 1:00 Painting 26 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Books R Us • 10:00 Gadget Guru • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 2 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 27 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 3 • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle March 2015 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. 24 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 M a r c h 2 0 1 5 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. Again, we strongly encourage you to sign up for classes as soon as you are interested to be counted. 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+ Let the Spring Roll Monday March 9th & March 16th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 63186 Estimated Senior Cost is $35.70 eBay Workshop Friday March 13th 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Class # 64647 Estimated Senior Cost is $21.30 Cooking: Knife Skills and Safety Monday March 23rd 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 64733 Estimated Senior Cost is $27.68 Watercolor Painting - All Levels Mondays March 16th - April 13th 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class # 64926 Estimated Senior Cost is $71.70 Baking: Cake from Scratch Thursday April 9th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 64774 Estimated Senior Cost is $32.30 Mystery Book Club The March selection will be discussed on Wednes- day, March 4th, at 10:00 a.m. The book is A Great Deliverance, by Elizabeth George. To this day, the low, thin wail of an infant can be heard in Keldale’s lush green valleys. Three hundred years ago, as legend goes, the frightened Yorkshire villagers smothered a crying babe in Keldale Abbey, where they’d hidden to escape the ravages of Cromwell’s raiders. The book for Wednesday, April 1st at 10:00 a.m. will be Death of a Dentist, by M.C. Beaton. This is rescheduled from January. Lovable Scottish constable Hamish Macbeth who would rather be fishing than detecting must root out another criminal in his thirteenth charmingly clever case. Both books are available from the South Central Li- brary System in print, large print, downloadable epub. 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. eReader Appointments Learn to use the library’s free eBook service, Wis- consin’s Digital Library, at a personalized eBook training. You may make your appointment for Friday morning, March 6th, 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). Making the Agrace Hospice Choice Join us on Tuesday, March 31st, at 12:30 p.m. for a program explaining palliative and hospice services. Jennifer Tiedeman, with Agrace, will answer your questions; What help is available to people with serious or life-limiting illnesses? Who is eligible for palliative care or hospice services? Can Agrace care for me at home? Who pays for the services? Can I still be active while receiving care? Please join us for this valuable and informative program. Sign up is preferred but not necessary; call 831-2373. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 M a r c h 2 0 1 5 Greeting Card Making Class Kathy Muskat is sharing her time, talent and stamping collection to make greeting cards. Join us on Tues- day, March 10th, at 12:30 p.m. All supplies are included to make three cards you may take home. The cost is just $5.00. Space is limited therefore, make your reservation today by calling 831-2373. We will be offering another class on Friday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. This is a different class and will be taught by Judy Arawinko. Again, all sup- plies will be provided. You will make four cards to take home with you for $10.00. Energy Assistance Do you need help with energy bills? A representa- tive from Energy Services will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Wednesday, March 18th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Appointments are necessary. You may schedule your appointment by calling Energy As- sistance directly at 267-8601. For additional informa- tion contact a Case Manager at the 831-2373. March is Essential Tremor Month Essential tremor, a neurological movement disorder commonly referred to as “ET”, affects nearly 10 million Americans. ET most often causes involuntary and uncontrollable shaking of the hands and arms during movement, but can sometimes also affect the head, voice, legs and trunk. ET is very frequently misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s disease but affects 8 times as many people. Although not fatal, ET is aserious and progressive condition that can definitely threaten quality of life socially, professionally and emotionally. People with ET often have difficulty with daily activities such as getting dressed, eating, drinking, speaking or writing. Do you have ET or know someone with ET? Please join us at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11th the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Middleton Senior Center to learn more and share strategies for living with this challenging condition. For more information, contact Kathy Muirhead (mad- [EMAIL REDACTED] or [PHONE REDACTED]). 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, March 12th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Essential Tremor Support Group The Essential Tremor Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. They will meet on Wednesday, March 11th at 10:30 a.m. Anyone is welcome to attend. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group meets on the sec- ond Thursday of each month. This month they will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 12th. 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 meets on the third Tuesday of each month at noon at the Middleton Senior Cen- ter. Join us on Tuesday, March 17th, at 12:00 p.m. Neil O’Connor, a counselor and veteran from the Madison Vet Center facilitates the group meeting. Contact Neil at 264-5342, for additional information. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 M a r c h 2 0 1 5 Strength & Flexibility Classes Strength & Flexibility will continue through the winter. This class is a movement class that includes some work on yoga mats and other exercise ele- ments. 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 11th - May 6th (8 weeks) And/Or Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. March 13th - May 8th (8 weeks) No class on Wednesday, April 1st or Friday, April 3rd. The cost is $55.00 for one class or $90.00 for both. Contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Medication Drop and “Let’s Talk About Medicine” Presentation Join us on Tuesday, March 17th, for at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. to drop off your old, outdated medica- tions. Please empty pills into sealed plastic bags and recycle the pill bottles at home. “Let’s Talk About Medicine” will begin at 1:00 p.m. The Wisconsin Health Literacy designed this program to help partic- ipants obtain a better understanding of how to more safely and effectively use medicine, which can lead to better health. You will learn about labeling, dosages and information about over-the-counter medications. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! M/M Roy Thompson Joseph Washa – Taxes Martha Schwarz – Taxes Jean Digney – Taxes Steve Peckham – Taxes Virginia Rodgers – Taxes Tax Counseling The Middleton Senior Center is an AARP sponsored tax site. However, all of our 330 appointments are filled for 2015. If you already have an appointment scheduled, please remember to bring the following items to your appointment. • Photo Identification • Copies of last year’s (2013) federal and state tax returns. • All W-2 forms if employed in 2014. • SSA-1099 showing Social Security benefits received in 2014. • All 1099 forms for interest & dividends received in 2014. • All 1099R forms showing pensions and annuities received in 2014. • All forms showing federal & state income tax paid in 2014. • List of all deductions if itemizing deductions. • Any medical/health insurance premiums paid in 2014. If you are unable to make your appoint- ment, please contact the Senior Center at 831-2373 to cancel. We can then make that appointment time available to some- one else. Community Planting Amy Jo Dusick will be at the Senior Center on Mon- day, March 9th, from 9:00 -11:00 a.m. to answer questions about volunteer interests for this spring and summer at the Middleton City Hall Community Garden. Volunteer needs include gardening, photog- raphy, media promotions, event planning, and seed library maintenance. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 M a r c h 2 0 1 5 Volunteer Opportunities 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 can be reimbursed. Many seniors rely on this form of transportation to get to vital appointments. Contact Sandy at 831-2373 for more information. Receptionists We need receptionists to fill in at the front desk as a substitute. We are looking for a cheerful, helpful person who understands the importance of good customer service. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact Sandy at 831-2373. Dining Volunteers Volunteers are needed to assist in the kitchen. Duties include packaging meals for delivery for Meals on Wheels, serving lunch to seniors at the meal site and cleaning up. Pleasant disposition is a must. There is an immediate opening for Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Contact Sandy at 831-2373 if you are interested. Mending We are looking for substitute mending volunteers on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month. Work consists of simple mending and hemming. No zippers or linings are done. Hats and Tales Readers Hats and Tales is a group that reads stories to pre- school students and uses hats and props to animate the story. We are looking for new members to read once a month to the children at Little Red Preschool. Please call Patty Nordhaus at (608)225-4663 and help us to continue this wonderful experience both for the children and the readers. Wee Little Leprechaun Hunt Find the Leprechaun on the main floor of the Senior Center on Tuesday, March 17th. If you find the rascal, turn the Leprechaun into Sandy and receive your Pot of Gold located at the end of the rainbow. Upcoming Travel Collette Vacations Danube River Cruise April 9 days, $4,699 (Double) Washington DC September 7 days, 9 meals $2,299 (Double) Eastern Canada October Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto & Niagara Falls 8 days. 11 meals $3,204 (Double) Costa Rica November 9 days, 14 meals $2,499 (Double) Mayflower Tours Flavors of the South April New Orleans & Memphis Motor coach tour 8 days, 13 meals $1,339 per person (Double) Islands of New England July Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket 7 days, 11 meals $2698 (Double) Splendid Scotland - October Edinburgh and Highland 9 days, 11 meals $3898 (Double) For brochures and more information on these trips contact Laura at 831-2373. Living Well with Chronic Conditions Register now for Living Well with Chronic Condi- tions, a six-week evidence-based program that helps people with any chronic condition better manage their lives by learning new approaches, setting goals, and working to meet those goals in a supportive environment. Adults of all ages welcome; very low-cost ($20.00 textbook.) Dean Clinic – West, 752 N. High Point Road, will host a class on Wednesdays, April 1st – May 6th, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. A healthy snack is pro- vided mid-class. For more information or to register, contact Lynne at [PHONE REDACTED]. RSVP 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] 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