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November Menus page 2-3 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 November Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 9 November Programs & Events page 9-10 upcoming events page 10-11 DONATIONS page 10 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 November 2015 Craft Fair Friday, November 6th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 7th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Start your holiday shopping at the Middleton Senior Center’s Annual Craft Fair. Over 20 senior craft vendors will be selling a variety of handmade items - (including but not limited to) holiday and home decor, jewelry, aprons, dishcloths & pot holders, hats, scarves & mittens, quilts, blankets, baby items, shawls, greeting cards, popcorn & potato bags. For more information call 831-2373. Middleton Library Presentation Join us on Tuesday, November 17th, at 1:00 p.m. for a program about our own Middleton Library. Amy Perry, an Outreach Librarian, will speak about the programs and activities offered by Middleton library. She will discuss the different types of materials you can borrow, the wide array of free adult programs, such as book discussions, author visits, creative writing, as well as computer classes. This librarian visit wouldn’t be complete without books, therefore, make sure to arrive early to choose from the best selection of free books. Please join us for this informative program right in your backyard. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for the program. Please make your lunch reservation by noon on Monday, November 16th, by calling 831-2373. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 5 november 2 Monday 3 Tuesday Baked Chicken 4 Wednesday Cutlet w/ Mushroom Gravy 5 Thursday Joe on a Bun 6 Friday Noodle Casserole 9 Monday w/ Meat Sauce 10 Tuesday 11 Wednesday Ribs 12 Thursday Barley Soup w/ Philly Cheese on a Bun 13 Friday Roast w/ Gravy 16 Monday in Gravy 17 Tuesday Bean Soup Chicken Salad Sandwich 18 Wednesday 19 Thursday & Cheese 20 Friday Turkey 23 Monday Steak w/ Onions 24 Tuesday Face Hot Roast Beef Sandwich w/ Gravy 25 Wednesday Chicken 26 Thursday 27 Friday 30 Monday Potatoes & Ham Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Please remember to make your lunch reservation by noon the day before by calling the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. The Middleton Senior Center meal site is part of Dane County Human Services. Bus Schedule: The Middleton Senior Center offers a number of different transportation options to Middleton residents each week. You MUST contact the Senior Center the day before you wish to use this valuable service. Transportation to the meal site and local grocery shopping is by donation. The suggested donation is $1.00 round trip to the meal site and the suggested donation for local grocery shopping is $2.00 round trip. The fee is based upon your ability to donate. No one will be denied rides for these purposes. These times are tentative and may vary depending on the route and number of people who participate. Day Destination Pick Up Return Monday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Monday 1st & 3rd Hilldale & Walgreens 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Monday 2nd & 4th West Towne Mall 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Copps in Middleton 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Wednes- day Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Thursday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Thursday Walgreens in Middleton 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Thursday Target & Copps on Junction Rd. 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Friday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 n o v e m b e r 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. Vegetarian Option We offer a vegetarian option to our lunch menu. For details contact Ted at 831-2373. Salad Alternative We offer cold salads as an alternative to the regular Tuesday meal at the dining center ONLY. November 3rd Garden Salad Mixed green with shredded lettuce, cheese, garbanzo beans, cucumbers broccoli, diced tomato and peas. Your choice of dressing. November 10th Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef), cheese, diced tomatoes, diced onion, salsa, sour cream and tostado chips. November 17th Chef’s Tuna Salad Shredded lettuce, flaked tuna, cheese strips, tomato wedges, sliced radishes, diced green peppers. Served with French Dressing. November 24th Chicken Ranch Salad Mixed greens, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, cucumbers, diced tomatoes, peas, purple onion. Served with Ranch Dressing. Yes, You Can Join Us! If you are age 55 or older, you can participate in the programs at the Middleton Senior Center. You do not have to live in the City of Middleton to join us, and there is no membership fee. There may be a residency requirement for certain services including case management services, transportation and Meals on Wheels. For additional information contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Bakery Items Mondays The Middleton Senior Center receives bakery items on Mondays ONLY at approximately 10:30 a.m. from Clasen’s. Scrabble Mondays Join us to play Scrabble at 9:30 a.m. on Mondays. We have several Scrabble boards; therefore, multiple games may be played. No reservations are needed you may just show up! Cribbage Players We have a Cribbage group that plays on Monday mornings at 9:30 a.m. They are always looking for additional players. We have the cribbage boards, you can just show up. Pinochle Join our Pinochle group on Mondays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. New members are always welcome. Monday Bridge Bridge on Mondays is now open to anyone who wishes to play. Please arrive by 12:30 p.m. to begin play at 12:45 p.m. Blood Pressure Screening Blood Pressure screening is on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. This month it will be on Tuesday, November 3rd, at 12:30 p.m. Senior Center Closed A reminder that the Middleton Senior Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th. No Meals on Wheels, meal site dinners, or activities will be held at the Senior Center. If you need a meal or other assistance during this time, please contact a case manager, at 831-2373. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 5 Foot Care Home Health United and the Middleton Senior Center offer foot care several times each month. The cost of Foot Care is $20.00. For an appointment contact 831-2373. Diabetic Foot Care We offer Diabetic Foot Care twice a month. The cost is $28.00 per visit. Contact the Middleton Senior Center, at 831-2373, for an appointment. Stitchers Join us on Tuesday afternoons from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. for knitting and crocheting in the living room. Newcomers are always welcome. Bring your projects and join this social group. Sing–Along Join us on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for a Sing-Along with friends. Join us to sing Tuesday, November 3rd and Tuesday, November 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. eReader Appointments Learn to use the library’s free eBook service, Wisconsin’s Digital Library, at a personalized electronic book training. You may make your appointment for Tuesday, November 24th, 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). eReaders Available to Borrow Dane County Library Service & the Middleton Senior Center has several Kindles, and a Nook you can borrow. Contact Laura at 831-2373 for information. Poetry Writers Join our Poetry writers that meet each Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. No experience necessary. Just drop in and become part of this creative group. Mah Jongg We have an active group of people that play Mah Jongg on Tuesday afternoons* at 12:30 p.m. If you would like to join them, just show up. If you have a Mah Jongg set, please bring it. We have all levels of players. New players are welcome. You MUST bring your own Mah Jongg card. * Please note this group does not play at the Middleton Senior Center on the last Tuesday of the month. Wood Carving Drop In We have a talented group of wood carvers that get together on Tuesday mornings 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. They bring their own projects and share with each other their creative skills and experience. Anyone is welcome to join them any time. Mending Service Mending is usually offered on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month. This month it will be on Tuesday, November 10th and Thursday, November 12th only, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Appointments are required. Our volunteers will do simple mending and hemming they will not alter clothing with linings. You are allowed to bring two items per appointment. Make your appointment by calling 831-2373. Coffee & The Economy Shannon Riley, of Edward Jones Investments, will begin hosting a program on the second Tuesday of each month, at 9:00 a.m. at the Middleton Senior Center. Join him on Tuesday, November 10th, at 9:00 a.m. for coffee, pastries and a general discussion about financial issues. This month’s topic is a “Market Update and Year End Planning”. Newsletter Assembly The December newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, November 17th, 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 5 BINGO BINGO is played on the last Tuesday of each month. Join us on Tuesday, November 24th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. 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. Anyone is welcome. Essential Tremor Support Group The Essential Tremor Support Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. They will meet on Wednesday, November 11th, at 10:30 a.m. Writing Group The Writing Group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. They will meet at the Middleton Library on Wednesday, November 11th, at 1:00 p.m. Please write about one of the following: 1. What could someone erect or plant in your favorite park to memorialize you? 2. What was your most memorable/fascinating drive? 3. What 10 words would you want on your epitaph? New members welcome. Reminiscing Group The Reminiscing Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10:00 a.m. They will meet on Thursday, November 5th and November 19th, at 10:00 a.m. Join this interesting group and share your history and stories. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month. They will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12th. New members are welcome. November Movie “Age of Adaline” Join us for an afternoon movie on Friday, November 13th, at 12:30 p.m. A young woman, born at the turn of the 20th century, is rendered ageless after an accident. After miraculously remaining 29 years old for almost eight decades, Adaline Bowman has lived a solitary existence, never allowing herself to get close to anyone who might reveal her secret. But a chance encounter with charismatic philanthropist Ellis Jones reignites her passion for life and romance. When a weekend with his parents threatens to uncover the truth, Adaline makes a decision that will change her life forever. Starring: Blake Lively, Harrison Ford, Ellen and Michiel Huisman. PG 13 112 Minutes Drama, Fantasy and Romance 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, November 4th, at 9:00 a.m. they will meet at the Prairie Cafe, 3109 Pheasant Branch Road, Middleton, for breakfast, coffee and planning. On Wednesday, November 11th, they will meet for lunch at Rex’s Innkeeper, 201 North Century Ave, Waunakee. If you would like to car pool, meet at the Middleton Senior Center at 11:00 a.m. Caregiver Support Group The Middleton Senior Center offers a Caregiver Support Group that meets on the second Thursday of each month. This month join them on Thursday, November 12th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 5 9 • 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 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge • 5:00 Commission on Aging 10 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 9:00 Coffee & The Economy • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 2:30 Dementia Friendly Training 17 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Spanish • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 10:00 Sing-Along • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning 4 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Social Seniors @ Prairie Cafe • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 9:30 Alzheimer’s Series - • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 11 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Essential Tremor Support Group • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre • 5:30 Dementia Friendly Training 18 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:00 Social Seniors Car Pool- ing to Rex’s for Lunch • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Oil Pastels Class 5 • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 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 Knitting Workshop 12 • 9:00 Mending • 9:00 Spanish • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Low Vision • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards • 1:00 Caregiver Support Group • 1:00 Knitting Workshop 19 • 9:00 a.m. - Noon Energy Assistance • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:00 Books R Us • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble • 1:00 Open Cards • 1:00 Knitting Workshop 6 Craft Fair 9:00 - 3:00 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 13 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “Age of Adaline” • 1:00 Greeting Card Class 20 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Thanksgiving Lunch • 12:30 Arthritis Presentation • 12:30 Pinochle November 2015 2 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 3 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:00 Sing-Along • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Blood Pressure • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 5 23 • 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 • 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 1 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 10:00 Sing-Along • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:00 Spanish Class • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 25 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 2 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Oil Pastels Class 26 Closed for Thanks- giving Holiday 3 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:00 Spanish Class • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards • 1:00 Knitting Workshop 27 Closed for Thanks- giving Holiday 4 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle November 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 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. Medicare Part D Appointments Through December 7th Mondays 12:00 - 4:00 Tuesdays 8:30 - 12:30 Wednesdays 8:30 - 12:30 24 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 e-Reader • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 5 Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, November 4th, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss Indemnity Only, by Sara Paretsky. Meeting an anonymous client late on a sizzling summer night is asking for trouble. But trouble is Chicago private eye V.I. specialty. The book for the Wednesday, December 2nd, 10:00 a.m. meeting is Rumpole Christmas, by John Mortimer. A Rumpole Christmas is a collection of five holiday stories never before published in book form depicting the Old Bailey Hack at his lovable best. In Rumpole and Father Christmas, the English barrister encounters a familiar-looking Santa who he thinks is a thief. Both books are available from the South Central Library system in print, large print, downloadable epub. Books R Us Books R Us will meet on Thursday, November 19th, at 10:00 a.m. (One week earlier, due to the Thanksgiving holiday) This month we are reading Chestnut Street, by Maeve Binchy. Across town from St. Jarlath’s Crescent, featured in Minding Frankie, is Chestnut Street, where neighbors come and go. Behind their closed doors we encounter very different people with different life circumstances, occupations, and sensibilities. New members are always welcome. Middleton Jazz Every Thursday Middleton Jazz is a diverse group of musicians who simply love to create music. They play/practice at the Middleton Senior Center every Thursday morning, 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. They play a variety of songs but specialize in New Orleans jazz. Stop by, join in or have a listen if you are in the area. Nimble Fingers Nimble Fingers is a group of ladies that sew, knit and crochet for charity. We meet the first and third Thursdays of the month. The other Thursdays are spent on sewing projects. We have an ongoing craft sale at the Middleton Senior Center and an annual fair in November. The proceeds are divided between Nimble Fingers and the Senior Center. Nimble Fingers uses their funds to purchase fabric, batting, yarn and other supplies. The ladies make quilts, blankets, lap robes, shawls, hats, scarves, mittens, pillows and pillowcases, baby items, dishcloths and pot holders and many other unique items. These are donated to many local charities such as the UW Children’s Hospital, Gilda’s Club, the VA Hospital, Agrace, The Road Home and many more. Anyone is welcome to join the group. Most of the group work on their projects at home, so you don’t have to come to every meeting. Please consider joining the group for fellowship and the rewards of charitable giving. Rummikub & Games on Fridays A group has started playing Rummikub on Friday mornings at 9:00 a.m. This is a tile game based on Mah Jongg and Rummy. Stop by to play Uno, Checkers, Chess or other games. Inclement Weather Reminder In the event the Middleton-Cross Plains School District closes schools due to bad weather, the Middleton Senior Center will also be closed. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered nor will meals be served at the Middleton Senior Center. The cancelled meal will be served the next day. All classes, activities and programs are cancelled. Contact the Senior Center regarding rescheduled or make up programs. In addition, the shopping bus will not run on days when the Senior Center is closed due to the weather. Coffee Fund Thank you for your monetary donations into the coffee fund it REALLY does make a difference! Although it is not free - it is cheap! ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 5 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Appointments Medicare Part D is the federal prescription drug benefit for Medicare beneficiaries. It is IMPORTANT that everyone reviews their policy each year - as changes are made to each plan each year. All Medicare beneficiaries have the option to make enrollment changes in their prescription drug plans through December 7th, 2015. You may set up an individual appointment with a Middleton Senior Center volunteer to assist you in making your decision. Appointments with a volunteer are available on Monday afternoons, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. You must make an appointment no walk-ins please. Call 831- 2373 for an appointment. Spanish Ellen Soto will teach several levels of Spanish this month. All classes will be on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, November 3rd - November 30th. 9:00 a.m. Conversational Spanish 10:00 a.m. Spanish for Beginners 11:00 a.m. Spanish for Beginners Continued The cost for each four week class is $15.00. Contact the Senior Center, at 831-2373, for details. Hats and Tales Hats and Tales is a group of volunteers that read to preschool students with the use of hats and other props. They will meet at 10:00 a.m. at Little Red Preschool on Wednesday, November 11th. If you have a short book to read, please bring it. For additional information contact Patty at 225-4663. Alzheimer’s Presentation Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters Join us for a presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association of South Central Wisconsin, on Wednesday, November 4th, at 9:30 a.m. These programs are designed to meet the needs of family caregivers and the general community who are seeking information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Energy Assistance Do you need help with energy bills? A representative from Energy Services will be at the Middleton Senior Center, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 19th. Appointments are necessary. You may schedule your appointment by calling Energy Assistance directly at 267-8601. For additional information contact a Case Manager at the 831-2373. Dementia Friendly Training The Middleton Senior Center is certified as a Dementia Friendly Center. We are offering training on Tuesday, November 10th, at 2:30 p.m. or Wednesday, November 11th, at 5:30 p.m. This hour long training is to help increase awareness, reduce stigma, and misconceptions about dementia. The training will offer tips and advice on how to create a safer and friendlier place for people with dementia. Sign up by calling, 831-2373. Madison College Classes Madison College (formerly MATC) offers classes taught at the Middleton Senior Center. Madison College will cancel all classes that do not have 10 students registered 10 days prior to a class. It is strongly encouraged to sign up for classes as soon as you are interested. To Register call (608) 258-2301 ext. #2 Monday – Thursday (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Senior Cost is based on 60+ Fresh Pasta and Sauces Wednesdays November 4th & November 11th 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Class # 35107 Estimated Cost to Seniors $49.08 Introduction to Wine Thursday December 3rd 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 35001 Estimated Cost to Seniors $37.30 ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 5 Thanksgiving Meal Join us on Friday, November 20th, at 11:30 a.m. for our Thanksgiving meal. A traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served of roasted turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans with almonds, fresh fruit cup and a dinner roll. Pumpkin pie with topping for dessert. Please make your reservation by noon on Thursday, November 19th, by calling 831-2373. Hip and Knee Arthritis Current Treatment Options Dr. Matt Niesen will present at the Middleton Senior Center on Friday, November 20th, at 12:30 p.m. Dr. Niesen, is an orthopedic surgeon who will discuss an overview about arthritis and the operative and non-operative treatments. Matt is a Middleton native and UW Madison graduate. Greeting Card Making Class Judy Arawinko, an avid card maker, will be teaching another greeting cards class at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13th. You will be able to let your creative side shine through with the use of special embellishments, different folding techniques and pretty papers. All supplies are furnished as well as envelopes and inserts for four cards. Cost is $10. 00, space is limited. Due to the popularity of the class, if you are unable to attend this class, (even on class day) please let us know to allow those on the waiting list to enjoy the class. Thank You, Claudia Miska The Middleton City Council awarded Claudia Miska a clock as a thank you for her 20 years of service on the Middleton Commission on Aging. Claudia was a volunteer at the Senior Center and the Coordinator of the Project for Older People at MOM. We thank Claudia for her devotion and service to the Middleton community. We Are Thankful by Jill Kranz Let’s remember all the great things we have to be thankful for at the Middleton Senior Center. The City of Middleton that supports our program and activities. 350 volunteers who work in 27 different jobs essential to the successful operation of the Senior Center. Nimble Fingers (sewers, knitters, and crocheters) for donating hundreds of handmade items to Middleton and Dane County organizations on behalf of the Middleton Senior Center. Committee members who helped us accomplish our 5th state accreditation and our 3rd national accreditation. Staff who always go ABCD. (Above and beyond the call of duty) Participants who always welcome others into the Senior Center and make them feel at home. The bounty of a great building and the warmth of the fire on cold days. Linda Welch Edward Baker Chuck & Hilde Ward ���������������Newsletter Donation Betty Patterson Fox Memorial Dennis & Sandy Patterson �����Henry Fox Memorial Jim & Pam Patterson Fox Memorial Sue & Terry Skinkis Fox Memorial Trish & Jim Burns Fox Memorial Barb & Jeff Fellers Fox Memorial Mike & Maneka Patterson ������Henry Fox Memorial The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 5 Holiday Program Mark your calendars for our holiday program on Friday, December 18th, at 1:00 p.m. A special holiday meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m. Michael Rhoads will present “Collecting Antique and Vintage Christmas.” We will venture from wax angels of the 1820s to the first glass ornaments, kugels in the 1850s. The 1890s will bring us the beginning of the glass ornament revolution along with the introduction of Victorian paper and home- mades, candy containers, china and manufactured Santas. The 1920s will bring us affordable lighting and the entry of Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Japan into the Christmas market. The United States will make a splash during World War II. Italy comes alive with glass ornaments in the 1950s. Along the way we will learn about lesser emphasized items used for decorating and what goes under the Christmas tree. By the end of our talk we will have experienced over a hundred and forty years of collecting Christmas. Christmas in Janesville Monday, December 14th, 2015 There are few spaces left on our holiday trip. Middleton’s own, Michael Rhoads, is helping the Lincoln-Tallman House decorate the first floor of the mansion to reflect antique decorations from the period before 1915. He will be accompanying this trip as the Middleton Senior Center’s resident expert on holiday decorations. You will begin with a tour of the Lincoln-Tallman House and step back in time to a Christmas long ago. You will be transported back to an 1860’s Christmas with Victorian holiday traditions and customs through the eyes of the Tallman family. Some of these are from Michael’s own collection as well. Next, lunch is included at The Armory. Our final holiday stop, we’ll learn about a unique holiday craft at the K&W Greenery. After the workshop, you may browse the unique gift shop. Departure from Middleton at 8:00 a.m. return approximately 4:30 p.m. Cost is $75.00 per person. Reservations and payment due by Friday, November 16th. 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. Volunteer Wanted Snow Shoveler for Seniors in the Middleton area. If interested, give Sandy Witte a call at 831-2373. Euchre Instructor Wanted We are looking for someone to teach Euchre. We would like to start a friendlier, slower paced group. If you are interested, please contact Laura, at 831-2373. Upcoming Travel 2016 Mayflower Tours Gulf Shores Breezes-- April 16th, 2016 Huntsville, Birmingham, Mobile and Perdido Beach, Alabama Clarksville and Nashville, Tennessee 8 Days, 12 Meals Motorcoach Tour $1,558 per person/double occupancy Seven Wonders of Oregon June 24th, 2016 Portland, Multnomah Falls, Mount Hood, and Crater Lake National Park, Oregon 9 Days, 14 Meals $2,049 per person/double occupancy Classic Italy by Rail October 17th, 2016 Venice, Florence, Siena and Rome, Italy 10 Days, 11 Meals $4,398 per person/double occupancy For brochures and more information on these trips contact Laura at 831-2373. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7448 Hubbard Avenue Middleton, WI 53562 [PHONE REDACTED] The Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 p.m. The Middleton Senior Center is a department of the City of Middleton. The Middleton Senior Center is accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers and the Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers. The Middle- ton Senior Center programs are open to persons age 55 and older. Programs with federal funding may be limited to person age 60 and older. STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID MADISON, WI PERMIT NO. 4003 Jill Kranz email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Laura Langer Coordinator email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Kathy Lauer Manager email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Jill Schonenberger Manager email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Ted Quincey Center Coordinator email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Nancy DeCori ���������������������Administrative Assistant email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Sandy Witte Coordinator email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Pat May Receptionist Coordinator You may now receive the Middleton Senior Center newsletter by email. Go to our website at www.middletonseniorcenter.com Click on Notify Me, then Sign In, and click on Calendar of Events and Newsletter and you will receive updates. There are several ways to contact the staff of the Middleton Senior Center. Telephone: [PHONE REDACTED] Write: 7448 Hubbard Avenue, Middleton,WI 53562 Email: See Below ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED