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april Menu page 2 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 april Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 8 april Programs & Events page 9-10 upcoming events page 10-11 DONATIONS page 10 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 april 2015 Preventative Services Covered by Medicare Prevention can help to detect problems early and determine the best treatment. Join us on Tuesday, April 14th, at 1:00 p.m. for a presentation about Medicare services that are now covered, like yearly wellness visits and many preventive screenings and services. Middleton Senior Center Case Managers, Jill Schonenberger and Kathy Lauer will discuss the services that are available to you on an annual and occasional basis and are covered by Medicare. Spring into Energy Savings Join us on Tuesday, April 21st, at 1:00 p.m. for a presentation by Luanne from Madison Gas and Elec- tric. She will discuss how to keep your energy costs down, share ideas and information about money sav- ing tips to lower your energy bills. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for the pro- gram at 1:00 p.m. Please remember to make your lunch reservation by noon on Monday, April 20th by calling 831-2373. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 a p r i l 2 0 1 5 april 1 Wednesday Fish 2 Thursday Sausage 3 Friday & Cheese 6 Monday on a Bun 7 Tuesday w/ Meat Sauce 8 Wednesday Beef w/ Gravy 9 Thursday Minestrone Soup Ham Salad on a Bun 10 Friday Rib on the Bone 13 Monday Steak 14 Tuesday & Bean Soup 15 Wednesday Casserole 16 Thursday in Gravy 17 Friday Stew 20 Monday Chicken 21 Tuesday Turkey Ham 22 Wednesday Tips over Egg Noodles 23 Thursday Burger on Bun 24 Friday Roast w/ Gravy 27 Monday 28 Tuesday & Dumplings 29 Wednesday 30 Thursday Barley Soup Turkey & Cheese Sandwich 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 a p r i l 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 31st Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef or chicken), cheese, tomato, onions, tostado chips. Salsa, sour cream on the side. April 7th Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, cheese and assorted fresh vegetables. Your choice of dressing. April 14th 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. April 21st Garden Salad Mixed salad, fresh vegetables, cheese, egg, celery, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, peas, green onions. Your choice of dressing. April 28th Spinach Salad Spinach, mushrooms, purple onion, water chestnuts, dried cranberries sunflower seeds and egg. Balsamic Vinaigrette 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 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 a p r i l 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. 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, April 7th, 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, April 7th and Tuesday, April 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. 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 May newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, April 28th, 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 al- lowed to bring two items per appointment. The next mending days are Thursday, April 9th and Tues- day, April 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, April 28th, 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 a p r i l 2 0 1 5 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, April 2nd and Thursday, April 16th, at 10:00 a.m. Join this interesting group and share your history and stories. 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. Social Seniors Social Seniors will have meet on Tuesday, March 31st, at Point Cinema, at 1:00 p.m. to see the Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. The movie is just $5.00 and popcorn is free. They will meet for breakfast on Wednesday, April 8th, at 9:00 a.m. at Prai- rie Cafe, 6720 Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue and on Wednesday, April 22nd, for lunch at Freshii, 422 Gammon Place, at 11:30 a.m. No need to sign up, just show up at these locations to join them. Join them on Sunday, May 17th, at 2:00 p.m. for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel” at the Middle- ton Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $30.00 per person. If you are interested in tickets, please contact Laura at 831-2373. Hats & Tales Hats & Tales will be reading at Little Red Preschool on Wednesday, April 8th at 10:00 a.m. Bring a short book to read to the children. If anyone has questions, please call Patty at 225-4663. Writing Group The Writing Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet at the Middleton Library on Wednesday, April 8th, at 1:00 p.m. This month’s topic are to pick an event and explain where you were when it happened, what happened and how it effected you; or write about what gratitude means to you; or what was the best advise you received or have given, was the advise fol- lowed, why or why not. 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 9th and Thursday, April 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. 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. Come join this group on Friday mornings. April Movie “St. Vincent” Join us on Friday, April 10th, at 12:30 p.m. for the movie “St. Vincent”. Vincent is an old Vietnam vet whose stubbornly hedonistic ways have left him without money or a future. Things change when his new next-door neighbor’s son, Oliver, needs a babysitter and Vince is willing enough for a fee. As Vincent mentors Oliver in street survival and other ways, Oliver begins to see more in the old man than just his foibles. When life takes a turn for the worse for Vincent, both of them find the best in each other. Starring: Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts and Chris O’Dowd. Rated PG 124 minutes ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday A p r i l 2 0 1 5 6 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 13 • 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 7 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Blood Pressure Screening • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 14 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 9:00 Mending • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Medicare Program 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 8 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 15 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Painting 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 • 1:00 Oil Pastel Introduction 9 • 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 16 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 3 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 10 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 9:00 Dane County Library Appointments • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “ St. Vincent“ 17 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Greeting Card Class • 1:00 Pinochle April 2015 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday a p r i l 2 0 1 5 20 • 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 • 5:00 Commission on Aging 27 • 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 28 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 22 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Social Seniors Lunch at Freshii • 1:00 Euchre and Sheephead • 1:00 Painting 29 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre and Sheephead • 1:00 Painting 23 • 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 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 • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:00 AARP Driver Safety • 12:30 Pinochle 1 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle April 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. 21 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:00 Vets Group • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning “Spring into Energy Savings” ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 a p r i l 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+ Baking: Cake from Scratch Thursday April 9th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 64774 Estimated Senior Cost is $32.30 Cake Decorating Workshop Thursday May 7th 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 63196 Estimated Senior Cost is $28.30 Books R Us Books R Us will meet on Thursday, April 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. The book this month is “The Last Original Wife” by Dorothea Burton Frank. Leslie Anne Greene Carter is the last original wife among her husband Wesley’s wildly successful Atlanta social set. But if losing her friends to tanned and toned young Barbie brides isn’t painful enough, a series of setbacks shake Les’s world and push her to the edge. She’s had enough of playing the good wife to a husband who thinks he’s doing her a favor by keeping her around. She’s going to take some time for herself—in the familiar comforts and stunning beauty of Charleston, her beloved hometown and she’s going to reclaim the carefree girl who spent lazy summers with her first love on Sullivans Island. Daring to listen to her inner voice, she will realize what she wants . . . and find the life of which she’s always dreamed. 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, April 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). Introduction to Oil Pastels Join us for this all inclusive one day art class to explore oil pastels. Join us on Thursday, April 2nd 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. to learn the basics of oil pastels. You will experiment with different materials and techniques, and make at least one small painting during this class. Cost is just $30.00 and includes all of the supplies. Space is limited. Call 831-2373 to sign up. No experience necessary. Mystery Book Club Death of a Dentist, by M.C. Beaton, will be discussed on Wednesday, April 1st, at 10:00 a.m. Lovable Scottish constable Hamish Macbeth who would rather be fishing than detecting must root out another criminal in his charmingly clever case. On May 6th, the book will be May Day, by Jess Lou- rey. Mira James has been taking it easy since college graduation--too easy. Mira decides to begin a new life in rural Battle Lake. She is offered jobs as an as- sistant librarian and part-time reporter, and falls into an unexpected romance with a guy who seems to be the perfect man until he turns up dead between the reference stacks her tenth day on the job. Both books are available from the South Central Li- brary system in print, large print, downloadable epub. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 a p r i l 2 0 1 5 Essential Tremor Support Group Speaker The Essential Tremor Support Group will meet on Wednesday, April 8th at 10:30 a.m. This month Peggy Nied (registered Occupational Therapist with UW Health) will discuss ET and OT adaptive strategies for living with Essential Tremor. Anyone is welcome to attend. Low Vision Support Group Resumes Our Low Vision Support group resumes on the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. This month Karen Sterr will be introduced as the new co-facilitator of this group. Join them on Thursday, April 9th, at 10:00 a.m. Video Lecture My Favorite Universe Join us on Friday mornings at 10:15 a.m. April 3rd - May 8th, for this 6-week class about our uni- verse. In My Favorite Universe, the astrophysicist who directs the nation’s most famous planetarium takes you on a spirited and intellectually engaging journey through the cosmos and all its history, from before the Big Bang to the most likely ways in which Earth, and perhaps the entire universe, might end. The cost is $10.00 for the course and a resource guide. Space is limited to ONLY 30 people for this class. Please remember you are not confirmed in the class until your payment is received. Advanced registration is required. Greeting Card Making Class Join Judy Arawinko, an avid card maker, to make creative cards for different types of occasions on Friday, April 17th at 1:00 p.m. You will be able to let you creative side shine through with the use of special embellishments, different folding techniques, and pretty papers. All supplies will be furnished as well as envelopes and inserts for 4 cards. Cost is $10. Space is limited, therefore, make your reserva- tion today by calling 831-2373. Slow Paced Euchre A few people have expressed an interest in a slower paced game of Euchre. If you are interested in play- ing this, please contact Laura at 831-2373. 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, April 9th, 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, April 8th 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, April 9th. 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 Center. Join us on Tuesday, April 21st, 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 a p r i l 2 0 1 5 AARP Smart Driver Class AARP and the Middleton Senior Center are offer- ing the Smart Driver class in April. This is a newly designed curriculum to help older drivers become more aware of changes that occur due to aging (vi- sion, hearing and reaction time) and ho w to adjust driving accordingly. The class will be on Friday, April 24th, 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. Strength & Flexibility Classes Strength & Flexibility is a movement class that in- cludes 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. May 13th - July 1st (8 weeks) And/Or Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. May 15th - July 10th (8 weeks) No class on Friday, July 3rd. The cost is $55.00 for one class or $90.00 for both. Contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! Frank Pustaver Donation Denise Adelmeyer Donation Daniel Johnson Donation – Loan Closet Mark Kopp Memorial – Christine Kopp Beaded Bracelet Class Want to give beading a try, but didn’t want to invest in all the supplies? Join Judy Arawinko on Tuesday, May 5th, at 1:00 p.m. and we’ll work on a beautiful black and white pearl bracelet. Together we’ll string the pearls, make the crimp, and attach a closure (dif- ferent types of closures to choose from). Included in your kit will be supplies to make matching earrings. You can make this for yourself, or make as a gift to give to someone, for just $15.00 per person. All the supplies are included. Space is limited, make your reservation and pay to confirm your space. Games Worth Playing The Wisconsin Senior Games offers competitive events for seniors fifty and older. Events are held throughout Madison and the surrounding area, June 6th – 20th. Registration information at: www.WiSeniorGames.org. Nimble Fingers Sewers have Long History at the Middleton Senior Center Since The mid-1970s the Senior Center has hosted a sewing and knitting group, originally organized as a MATC quilting class. Over the years the group has grown and changed its focus. In 2009, the group adopted the name Nimble Fingers. Now sewing for both charity and the Senior Center craft shop, the group meets weekly on Thursday afternoons. Currently the group is organized by Sharon Braem and Judy DuFour and has about 25 members. They are always happy to welcome newcomers to sew and knit with them. In 2014, the group donated 978 items to chari- ties around Dane County, including local Middleton Charities like Gilda’s Club and Middleton Outreach Ministries. Nimble Fingers are marvelous ambassa- dors for the Middleton Senior Center and their work and donations are a huge asset to those who receive their precious works of quilting, knitting and crochet- ing. Thanks Nimble Fingers! ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 a p r i l 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 is reimbursed. Many seniors rely on this form of transportation to get to vital appoint- ments. Contact Sandy at 831-2373 for more infor- mation. 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 great customer service. If you are interested in this volun- teer opportunity, contact Sandy at 831-2373. Spa Assistant For Foot Care This position assists the Nurse that performs foot care. Opening available for the 1st Thursday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and the 4th Tues- day of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You will not be cutting any nails but will be taking money, getting towels and drawing water. If you are inter- ested, contact Sandy at 831-2373 Dementia Friendly Training The Middleton Senior Center is certified as a De- mentia Friendly Center. We are offering training on Thursday, May 21st, from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. to help increase awareness, reduce stigma and and misconceptions about dementia. The training will offer tips and advice on how to create a safer and friendlier place for people with dementia. Wii Bowlers The Wii Bowlers are looking for a few more people who would like to join their team - either as a regular or a substitute. The team competes against other senior centers in the area and carpool to away games. Please contact Laura at 831-2373 if you are interested. Upcoming Travel Collette Vacations 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 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. Spring Volunteer Information Meetings The Middleton Senior Center is accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers. As part of the accreditation program, we offer volunteer informa- tion meetings. The meetings provide volunteers with new information about the Senior Center. We highly encourage all volunteers to attend these information meetings. Volunteer meetings will last 30 minutes. Meetings Dates: Foot Care Monday, May 11th 9:00 a.m. Mending Monday May 11th 1:00 p.m. Dining & Bakery Monday, May 11th 4:00 p.m. Friendly Visitors Tuesday, May 12th 9:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Tuesday, May 12th 1:00 p.m. All Drivers Tuesday, May 12th 4:00 p.m. (Escort & Meals on Wheels) Group Leaders Wednesday, May 13th 9:00 a.m. & Other Volunteers Newsletter Tuesday, May 19th 8:30 a.m. Receptionists Wednesday, May 20th 9:00 a.m. Nimble Fingers Thursday, May 21st 12:30 p.m. ---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