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Bus Schedule page 2 DONATIONS page 11 Calendar page 6-7 Menus page 2-3 Programs & Events page 9-10 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 upcoming events page 10-11 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 July 2017 Summer Picnic (Formerly the Middleton Senior Center Pig Roast) Join us for a Summer Picnic on Tuesday, August 1st, at 5:30 p.m. Dinner includes, barbeque and roast pork, chicken, salads, roll, lemonade and dessert. Tickets are $10.00 each, are available at the Senior Center and MUST be purchased by Friday, July 28th. Concussion Awareness “But it was just a little bump on the head”. Join us on Tuesday, July 18th, at 1:00 p.m. for presentation, by Karl Curtis, Executive Director of the Brain Injury Alliance of Wisconsin. He will explain why you should always see a doctor if you hit your head and feel woozy. He will discuss how your brain works, the dangers of untreated head trauma (even if you think it wasn’t that bad), and the leading causes and of concussions and more serious brain injuries. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for the program. Make your lunch reservation by calling 831-2373, by noon on Monday, July 17th. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 J u ly 2 0 1 7 july 3 Monday Ribs 4 Tuesday for the Holiday 5 Wednesday Cacciatore 6 Thursday 7 Friday Burrito Bake 10 Monday Fish 11 Tuesday Joe on a Bun 12 Wednesday Chicken 13 Thursday Green Pepper 14 Friday Slice 17 Monday Enchilada 18 Tuesday on Bun 19 Wednesday 20 Thursday Broccoli Rotini Salad 21 Friday Ribs 24 Monday Roast 25 Tuesday on a Bun 26 Wednesday Mostaccioli 27 Thursday Chicken on a Bun 28 Friday Beef 31 Monday Salad 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 residents each week. You MUST contact the Senior Center the day before you wish to use this valuable service. Transportation to the meal site and local grocery shopping is by donation. The suggested donation is $1.00 round trip to the meal site and the suggested donation for local grocery shopping is $2.00 round trip. The fee is based upon your ability to donate. No one will be denied rides for these purposes. These times are tentative and may vary depending on the route and number of people who participate. Day Destination Pick Up Return Monday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Monday 1st & 3rd Hilldale & Walgreens 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Monday 2nd & 4th West Towne Mall 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Pick ‘n Save in Middleton 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Wednes- day Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Thursday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Thursday Walgreens in Middleton 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Thursday Pick ‘n Save & Target on Junction Rd. 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Friday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 j u ly 2 0 1 7 Lunch Information Come join us for a meal and conversation in our bright and open dining room. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. The cost of each meal is $7.50. Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) are available for home-bound seniors Diners over age 60, please donate what you can afford. For further information contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Salad Changes in July Salad options are moving to Fridays beginning in July. We offer cold salads as an alternative to the regular Friday meal at the dining center ONLY. July 7th Santa Fe Chicken Salad Mixed greens or lettuce topped with seasoned chicken, black bean salsa, shredded cheese and tortilla strips. Ranch Dressing included. July 14th Fruit Veggie Plate A plate with pineapple, fresh melon, cottage cheese, cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. No dressing included. July 21st Caprese Salad Mixed greens and spinach topped with basil marinated tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese and croutons. Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing included. July 28th 7 Layer Salad Shredded lettuce topped with peas, celery, onion, mayo, shredded cheese, bacon and eggs. No dressing included. Vegetarian Option We offer a vegetarian option to our lunch menu. For details contact Ted at 831-2373. Bakery Items Mondays The Middleton Senior Center receives bakery items on Mondays ONLY at approximately 10:30 a.m. from Clasen’s. Scrabble Mondays Join us to play Scrabble at 9:00 a.m. on Mondays. We have several Scrabble boards; therefore, multiple games may be played. No reservations are needed you may just show up! Cribbage We have a Cribbage group that plays on Monday mornings at 10:00 a.m. We have the Cribbage Boards, you may simply show up. Piano Entertainment Robert Auerbach entertains us with his talented piano skills on Mondays 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Feel free to come and enjoy his music. Wii Sports The Middleton Senior Center has a Wii Video Gaming system. Participants play the games, primarily bowling, but other games as well, on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. No need to sign up, just show up. Pinochle Join our Pinochle group on Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Dining Center Information All menu items are prepared in kitchens that are not allergen-free. We cannot guarantee that food allergens will not be transferred through cross- contact. No substitutions allowed. For additional information or questions please contact Ted Quincey at 831-2373. Senior Center Closed The Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Meals on Wheels will NOT be delivered nor will meals be served at the Middleton Senior Center. All classes, activities and programs are also cancelled. Contact a Case Manager should you need additional assistance. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 j u ly 2 0 1 7 Monday Bridge Begins at 12:45 p.m. Bridge on Mondays is open to anyone who wishes to play. Please do not get seated or begin playing in the Large Activity Room before 12:30 p.m. Our leaders like to clean tables, organize and set up before you arrive. Please respect their time and wishes. Please do NOT arrive before 12:30 p.m. Open Cards Open Cards is for people that have a group of people who play cards together, however, they need a location to play. You may come to the Middleton Senior Center with your group on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Please check at the front desk for an available location. 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. Wood Carving Drop In We have a talented group of wood carvers that get together on Tuesday mornings 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. They bring their own projects and share with each other their creative skills and experience. Anyone is welcome to join them any time. Sing–Along Join us on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for a Sing-Along with friends. Due to the holiday, singing takes place only on Tuesday, July 18th, 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. Mending Service Mending is offered on the second Tuesday of each month. Morning appointments will be on Tuesday, July 11th. You are allowed to bring two items per appointment. You must make an 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, July 11th, at 9:00 a.m. for coffee, pastries and a general discussion about financial issues. This month’s topic is “Social Security Your Questions Answered”, as well as a market update. Blood Pressure Screening There will be no Blood Pressure screening in July. It will resume on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, August 1st. BINGO BINGO is played on the last Tuesday of each month. Join us on Tuesday, July 25th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. Location and Timing is Everything As you know the Middleton Senior Center schedules almost 100 programs, activities and events every week. Remember that your activity is not the only program at the Middleton Senior Center. Please be respectful of the time of the event you are attending and be considerate of other programs before, during and after your activity in the rooms adjacent to yours. The room your activity is in may be in use before or after your event. If you arrive early or wish to stay later, please utilize one of the common areas or comfortable living rooms during these times. The Senior Center reserves the right to relocate, postpone or cancel any program to accommodate other special events or programs. Each event is important and we want you to have a positive experience at the Middleton Senior Center. Your cooperation and understanding is greatly appreciated. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 j u ly 2 0 1 7 Mah Jongg Mah Jongg is played on Tuesday afternoons* at 12:30 p.m. If you have a Mah Jongg set, please bring it. We have all levels of players. New players are welcome. You MUST bring your own Mah Jongg card. * Please note this group does not play at the Senior Center on the last Tuesday of the month. Spanish You can boost your brain power at any age and learning Spanish can do this. Ellen Soto teaches at several levels. This is a low stress group that accepts new members at any point. You may improve your mental health by meeting new friends, learning something new, and having fun. The cost is increasing to $8.00 per month. A new section begins each month and runs for four weeks. Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. Spanish Conversation - dynamic, active and student driven topics. 10:00 a.m. Grammar, Writing and Reading learn basic Spanish with short sentence structure. Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. Spanish Beginners - immersion through mock travel, shopping and daily activities. 10:00 a.m. Spanish Immersion - continuation of earlier class, adding reading, writing, phonetics and sentence structure. For more information call the Senior Center, at 831-2373. New students are 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 August newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, July 25th, 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. July Movie “La La Land” Join us on Friday, July 14th, at 12:30 p.m. A jazz pianist falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles. Sebastian and Mia are drawn together by their common desire to do what they love. But as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart. Drama, Comedy and Music PG-13 2 hours 8 minutes Starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone Euchre Join us for Euchre on Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join. 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/Dystonia Support Group The Essential Tremor Support group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. They will meet on Wednesday, July 12th, at 10:30 a.m. For more information, e-mail [EMAIL REDACTED]. Women Embracing Change Group This group of women meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. This women only group meets to discuss the changes we go through as we age. Pat Ball facilitates on topics that include, physical, emotional and changes as well as a variety of other issues. Please join us on Wednesday, July 12th, at 10:30 a.m. and on Wednesday, July 26th, at 10:30 a.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday j u ly 2 0 1 7 10 • 8:30 AARP Driver Safety Class • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Journaling • 10:00 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge • 1:00 Wise Elders • 1:00 Scarf Dyeing 17 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Journaling • 10:00 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge • 4:00 Commission on Aging 11 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:00 Coffee & The Economy • 9:00 Mending • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 18 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning 5 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:15 Social Seniors @ M-N-M Cafe • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 10:00 Forget-Me- Nots • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 12 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Essential Tremor Support • 10:30 Women Embracing Change • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Writing Group 19 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:30 Multi-Lingual Volunteers • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Forget-Me- Nots • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 6 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 13 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Gadget Guru • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 20 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 7 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards 14 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Movie “La La Land” 21 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards • 1:00 Paper Crafting Class July 2017 3 • 9:00 Scrabble • 10:00 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 1:00 Wise Elders • 12:45 Open Bridge 4 Closed for the 4th of July Holiday ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday j u ly 2 0 1 7 24 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Journaling • 10:00 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge 31 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Journaling • 10:00 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge 26 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Women Embracing Change • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Social Seniors Lunch @ Biaggi’s • 1:00 Euchre 2 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 10:00 Forget-Me- Nots • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 27 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Gadget Guru • 10:00 Books R Us • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 3 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 28 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards 4 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards July 2017 All programs and activities are subject to change. The Middleton Senior Center reserves the right to cancel or change locations of programs and activities at any time. Room assignments may vary depending on activities in the building that are scheduled before, during or after an activity. The Middleton Senior Center is able to provide a wide variety of excellent services, activities and programs because staff, volunteers and participants are flexible and cooperative when such changes are made. 25 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 & 10:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 1 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 & 10:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Blood Pressure Screening • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 5:30 PIG ROAST ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 j u ly 2 0 1 7 Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, July 5th, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the book Curtain, by Agatha Christie. This was the last Hercule Poirot novel, the Belgian detective who sought refuge in England during the Great War and worked as a consulting detective after his retirement. Poirot’s first murder case was at Styles Court. The book for Wednesday, August 2nd, will be Naked in Death, by JD Robb. Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant hunting for a ruthless killer. In over ten years on the force, she’s seen it all—and knows her survival depends on her instincts. And she’s going against every warning telling her not to get involved with Roarke, an Irish billionaire—and a suspect in Eve’s murder investigation. But passion and seduction have rules of their own, and it’s up to Eve to take a chance in the arms of a man she knows nothing about—except the addictive hunger of needing his touch. Books are available from the South Central Library System in print, large print, downloadable epub. 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. This month Dave will be here at 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 13th and Thursday, July 27th. TOPS Meetings Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets at the Middleton Senior Center on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. TOPS is a weight loss program based on members helping and supporting each other. It focuses on making small, steady lifestyle changes that provide lasting weight loss and better health. Yearly membership is $32.00. They meet once a week for a short business meeting, a weigh-in and a topic of discussion. Meetings are one hour. At no time are individual weights ever discussed during the meeting. You may sign up by calling 831-2373, or simply show up. New members are always welcome. Writing Group The Middleton Senior Center has a distinctive group of writers that meets on the second Wednesday of each month. This is a group of creative seniors that write about a variety of topics in a variety of writing styles. Each month a different member decides on the topics and styles of writing. Participants bring their homework to share with the class. This month they will meet at the Middleton Senior Center on Wednesday, July 12th, at 1:00 p.m. This month’s topics are: 1. What items do you have on your “bucket list?” 2. In “diary style” write about an event which is/was fictional, non-fiction or a mixture of both. 3. Dating: What I learned at an early or later age. 4. How do you deal with boredom in your life? For more information you may call Laura, 831-2373. New members are always welcome. Social Seniors Social Seniors is a group that gets together to partake in activities throughout the community. No need for reservations or to sign-up in advance. You may simply show up to one of their events. Wednesday, July 5th, at 9:15 a.m. meet at the M-N-M Cafe, 509 W. Main Street, Waunakee for breakfast and planning. Wednesday, July 26th, 11:30 a.m. lunch at Biaggi’s at Greenway Station. It’s restaurant week! Meet at the Senior Center at 11:00 a.m. if you wish to car pool. We will be making reservations, therefore please sign up by calling the 831-2373, by noon on Tuesday, July 25th. Thursday, August 10th, 5:30 p.m. Pontoon Boat Ride. If you are interested, please sign up by calling 831-2373. We are limited to how many may attend. This is on a first come, first served basis. Cost is $6.00 per person, you may bring any food you wish on the boat. Meet at the Middleton Senior Center at 4:00 p.m. Contact Laura, 831-2373, for additional information or questions. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 j u ly 2 0 1 7 Books R Us Books R Us will meet on Thursday, July 27th, at 10:00 a.m. This month’s book is American Icon: Alan Mulally and the Fight to Save Ford Motor Company by Bryce G. Hoffman. The book describes the turnaround of Ford Motor Company under the leadership of CEO Alan Mulally. It offers a brief history of the automaker and explores the problems that pushed it to the brink of bankruptcy in 2006, and then chronicles Mulally’s transformation of the company’s culture, products, and perception in the marketplace. Ford was the only American automaker to avoid both bankruptcy and a government bailout during the automotive industry crisis of 2008–2010. American Icon examines how Ford was able to fix its internal issues without government intervention. 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. Crocheters, Knitters and Sewers The Nimble Fingers group at the Middleton Senior Center is looking to recruit some new members. If you or someone you know crochets, knits or sews, please consider joining our group. The items we make are donated to charities in the immediate area, such as Gilda’s, MOM, UW Children’s Hospital, VA Hospital and many more. We provide yarn and fabric. It is a great group of ladies that enjoy handcrafting items for charity. We meet on the first and third Thursday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the lower level. This month join us on Thursday, July 6th and July 20th, at 12:30 p.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. New members welcome. Paper Crafting with Judy Join us on Friday, July 21st, at 1:00 p.m. for a fun afternoon of card-making and paper crafting. Let your creative side shine through with the use of embellishments and pretty papers. All supplies included. Glue sticks are provided for this class, but feel free to bring your own double sided adhesive. Cost is $10.00 and space is limited. Call 831-2373 to make your reservation today. Scarf Dyeing Class Judy Arawinko will be teaching a scarf dyeing class at the Middleton Senior Center on Monday, July 10th, at 1:00 p.m. Cost is just $16.00 and you will make a scarf with your own design to keep or give as a gift. Class space is limited, call 831-2373 to make your reservation today. Sign IN & Sign UP Please remember to notify the Middleton Senior Center staff of any changes to your address, phone or emergency contacts. It is very important to remember to sign IN with your key card. If you do not have a key card, please ask for one at the front desk and we will arrange for a card. Keeping track of the participant involvement levels and volunteer hours are important for budgeting purposes. It is important to sign up in advance if you are planning on attending a program, event or meal. If there is a change we can contact you in advance, and it helps us to avoid cancelling programs due to a lack of interest. If you don’t sign up, we won’t know there is interest in a program and we may cancel a program. PLEASE call us to sign up for any program that you are interested in attending or call to cancel if you are unable to attend. This will make your space available to someone on our waiting list. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 j u ly 2 0 1 7 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 Monday, July 10th, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration begins at 8:15 a.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 831-2373. Strength & Flexibility Classes Strength & Flexibility is a movement class that includes some work on yoga mats and other exercise elements. It utilizes Tai Chi and Qi Gong principles, and can be tailored to individual levels. All fitness levels are encouraged to join. Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. July 12th - August 30th (8 weeks) And/Or Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. July 14th - September 1st (8 weeks) The cost is $55.00 for one class or $90.00 for both. Contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Joy of Journaling Words are deeply powerful and have the ability to change and transform our life’s experiences. Please join me in learning how to create a journaling ritual. Not as ‘one more thing to do’ – rather a joyful experience of finding your own unique Voice on paper. No need to be a writer No experience necessary We will learn together as we go This will be an exploration of many journaling techniques to allow you to find what works best for you. Along with being in an encouraging group setting – there will be many take home handouts to guide your journaling. Mondays July 10th - July 31st 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (4 weeks) Cost is just $25.00 and MUST be paid in advance to Middleton Senior Center by Friday, July 7th. Scholarships are available. Loan Closet Changes As of July 1, 2017, the Middleton Senior Center will ONLY accept the following medical equipment donations: • Wheelchairs and transport chairs • Wheelchair foam cushions • Walkers – with and without seats • Walker baskets and bags • Canes of all types and crutches • Commodes and raised toilet seats • Toilet rails • Disposable adult diapers and bed pads • Bath benches and shower stools • Tub bars and grab bars • Bed rails For additional information, please contact 831-2373. Madison College Class Madison College offers classes at the Middleton Senior Center. A minimum of 10 students is required for classes to be active. To Register call (608) 258-2301 Ext #2 Monday – Thursday (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Senior Cost is based on 60+ Pressure Cooking Basics Tuesdays August 8th & August 15th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class #11011 Estimated Senior Cost is $47.13 Save the Date The Volunteer Appreciation will be on Thursday, September 14th, at 5:00 p.m. Invitations will be mailed to all volunteers in August. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 j u ly 2 0 1 7 Volunteer Wanted Spa Assistant - Foot Care This position assists the Nurse that performs Foot care. Openings available for: Second Tuesday of month 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. First Thursday of the month 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Second Thursday of month 1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. We are also looking for substitutes to back up for our spa assistants. You will not be cutting any nails but will be taking money, getting towels and drawing water. If you are interested, contact Sandy Witte, Volunteer Coordinator at 831-2373 Conversationalists Needed Recruiting volunteers to come and converse with our seniors during lunch from 11:20 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. You can choose a day from Monday through Friday, and how many times you would like come in a month. Contact Sandy Witte at 831-2373 if you are interested. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! John & June Johnson Donation Sharon Bernhard Dean Nelson Stan & Faye Kiefer Jean-Anne Roberts Julia Ireland Debra Cole Dorothy Miller for Aggie Bram Multilingual Volunteer The Middleton Senior Center is looking for people who speak different languages to help us build a resource list. We have people who visit the Senior Center who do use English as their primary language, who may need an interpreter and/or someone to practice conversing in English. Specifically, we are looking for people who speak Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and American Sign Language. If you are interested, join us on Wednesday, July 19th, at 9:30 a.m. for an start-up meeting or you may contact Sandy Witte, at 831-2373. Driver Escorts Volunteers are needed to provide rides to seniors for medical appointments. The schedule is flexible and volunteers designate when they are available to drive. Mileage is reimbursed. Many seniors rely on this form of transportation to get to vital appointments. Contact Sandy Witte at 831-2373 for more information. Newsletter Helpers Come join us for the assembly of our newsletter. We assemble the newsletter on Tuesday mornings. This month it will be on Tuesday, July 25th. The Senior Center opens at 8:00 a.m. Contact Sandy Witte at 831-2373 for more information. Donations Wanted The Road Home has been serving homeless families with children since 1969 in collaboration with faith communities, businesses, individuals and other partners. The Road Home works to relieve the immediate crisis of homelessness and build skills, resources and relationships that set the stage for long-term success. Our Nimble Fingers group has donated pillowcases, quilts and blankets to them. The pillowcases are used for their pillows, but also to carry some of their belongings from church to church. The Nimble Fingers group also donates hotel and trial size toiletries to this and other organizations. You may bring your toiletries to the front desk at the Middleton Senior Center. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7448 Hubbard Avenue Middleton, WI 53562 [PHONE REDACTED] The Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. The Middleton Senior Center is a department of the City of Middleton. The Middleton Senior Center is accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers and the Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers. The Middle- ton Senior Center programs are open to persons age 55 and older. Programs with federal funding may be limited to person age 60 and older. STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID MADISON, WI PERMIT NO. 4003 Jill Kranz email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Laura Langer Coordinator email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Kathy Lauer Manager email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Jill Schonenberger Manager email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Ted Quincey Center Coordinator email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Nancy DeCori ���������������������Administrative Assistant email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Sandy Witte Coordinator email: [EMAIL REDACTED] You may now receive the Middleton Senior Center newsletter by email. Go to our website at www.middletonseniorcenter.com Click on Notify Me, then Sign In, and click on Calendar of Events and Newsletter and you will receive updates. There are several ways to contact the staff of the Middleton Senior Center. Telephone: [PHONE REDACTED] Write: 7448 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton,WI 53562 Email: See Below ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED