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september Menu page 2 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 september Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 8 september Programs & Events page 9 upcoming events page 10-11 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 donations page 11 september 2014 Flu Vaccination Clinic The Middleton Senior Center’s Flu Vaccination Clinic is on Tuesday, September 30th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This is one of the first of the season, stop in and get your vaccination. Please remember to bring your Medicare Card (it is red, white and blue) or your Medicaid Card (black and white). If you do not have these benefits, the cost of the vaccination is $31.00. Bullying, At Our Age? Yes! Join us for a presentation on “Seniors and Bullying” by Home Health United expert Janet Bollig, Medical Social Worker on Tuesday, September 16th at 1:00 p.m. Janet will provide education relating to bullying, a topic typi- cally associated with children and adolescents but is a growing national problem with seniors. Topics covered include: what constitutes bullying; the signifi- cant results of this negative behavior; and is the behavior a result of other conditions. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 September 1 Monday for Labor Day 2 Tuesday w/ a Bun 3 Wednesday Egg Bake 4 Thursday Gratin Potatoes w/ Ham 5 Friday Macaroni Salad 8 Monday w/ Meat Sauce 9 Tuesday Fish 10 Wednesday Chicken 11 Thursday w/ Gravy 12 Friday Turkey Ham 15 Monday Steak w/ Gravy 16 Tuesday Joe on a Bun 17 Wednesday Vegetable Soup 18 Thursday Rib on the Bone 19 Friday Tetrazzini 22 Monday Green Pepper 23 Tuesday on a Bun 24 Wednesday Roast w/ Gravy 25 Thursday Fish 26 Friday Salad on a Bun 29 Monday & Sour Chicken 30 Tuesday on a Bun Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Please remember to make your lunch reservation by noon the day before by calling the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. The Middleton Senior Center meal site is part of Dane County Human Services. Bus Schedule: The Middleton Senior Center offers a number of different transportation options to Middleton resi- dents each week. You MUST contact the Senior Center the day before you wish to use this valuable service. There is a minimal charge each way for the ride. These times are tentative and may vary de- pending on the route and number of people who participate. Bus Schedule: Day Destination Pick Up Return Monday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Monday 1st & 3rd Hilldale & Walgreens 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Monday 2nd & 4th West Towne Mall 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Tuesday Copps in Middleton 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Wednes- day Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Thursday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Thursday Walgreens in Middleton 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Thursday Target & Copps on Junction Rd. 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Friday Lunch at Senior Center 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 Lunch Information Come join us for a meal and conversation in our bright and open dining room. Meals are served at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. The cost of each meal is $7.50. For diners over age 60, please donate what you can afford. Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) are available for home-bound seniors For further information contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Salad Alternative We offer cold salads as an alternative to the regular Tuesday meal at the dining center ONLY. September 2nd Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef or chicken), cheese, tomato, onions, tostado chips. Salsa and sour cream on the side. September 9th Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, cheese and assorted fresh vegetables. Your choice of dressing. September 16th Garden Salad Mixed salad, fresh vegetables, cheese, egg, celery, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, peas, green onions. Your choice of dressing. September 23rd California Cobb Mixed greens, chicken, blue cheese, avocado or guacamole, tomato and green onions. Your choice of dressing. September 30th Spinach Salad Spinach, mushrooms, purple onion, egg, grape to- matoes and sunflower seeds. Your choice of salad dressing. Vegetarian Option We offer a vegetarian option to our lunch menu. For details contact Ted Quincey, 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 Diabetic Foot Care cost is $28.00 per visit. This service is offered each month at the Middleton Senior Center. Contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373 for an appointment. Monday Bridge Bridge on Mondays is now open to anyone who wishes to play. You no longer need to find a partner to be able to play. Please arrive by 12:30 p.m. to begin play at 12:45 p.m. 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. Middleton Senior Center Closed The Middleton Senior Center will be closed on Monday, September 1st, in observance of the Labor 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. If you need an extra meal delivered on Friday, August 29th, please be sure to contact Ted Quincey at 831-2373, no later than noon on Thursday, August 28th. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 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, September 2nd, at 12:30 p.m. 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! 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, September 2nd and Tuesday, September 16th, 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 are always 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. 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. BINGO BINGO is played on the last Tuesday of each month. Join us on Tuesday, September 30th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. 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 Tuesday, September 9th and Thursday, September 11th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Make your appointment by calling 831-2373. Social Seniors Social Seniors have three events this month. Join them on Monday, September 1st, (Labor Day) for a German Smorgasbord at the Dorf Haus. Meet at the Middleton Senior Center parking lot at 5:00 p.m. to carpool. Estimated meal cost is $15.95. Coffee and conversation will be on Wednesday, Septem- ber 10th, at 9:00 a.m. at Sofra, 7457 Elmwood Avenue, Then on Tuesday, September 23rd you can join them for a trolley ride through Middle- ton. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Villa Dolce, 1828 Parmenter Street. You can ride for free, hop on and off the Trolley until 10:30 p.m. No reservations necessary, simply show up and join in the fun. We are in the process of planning October events that will include a tour of Capital Brewery. 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 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Join us the third Wednesday of each month for a presentation by a representative of Middleton EMS. On Wednesday, September 17th, at 10:30 a.m. they will present Hands Only CPR, Heimlich (Chok- ing First Aid) and basic First Aid until help arrives. You have heard about Compression Only CPR, now learn about from the experts. Join us for this life sav- ing presentation. Middleton Jazz Every Thursday The Middleton Jazz band is continuing to play on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Middleton Senior Center. Come out and enjoy the music or, if you are feeling musical, bring your instrument to join in. Gadget Guru The Gadget Guru will be available to assist you with the devices you have, but you aren’t quite sure how to work. He will be here on Thursday, Septem- ber 11th and Thursday, September 25th, at 10:00 a.m. No reservation is needed. Newsletter Assembly The October newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, September 23rd, at 8:30 a.m. for bulk mailing. Doors of the Senior Center will be open at 8:00 a.m. and assembly of the newsletter will not start until 8:30 a.m. Please consider helping out. Essential Tremor Support Group The Essential Tremor Support group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet on Wednesday, September 10th, at 10:30 a.m. New members are welcome. Writing Group The Writing Group meets on the second Wednes- day of each month. This month they will meet on Wednesday, September 10th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Middleton Library. This month’s topics are: Fear: What are you afraid of and how do you deal with it. If you could choose another career it would have been... Write about a small incident in your youth that you have never forgotten. New members are always welcome. Mystery Book Club The book for Wednesday, September 3rd, at 10:00 a.m. is Defending Jacob, by William Landay, a contemporary mystery, Defending Jacob tells the story of a district attorney’s son who is accused of killing a classmate. Can a tendency toward violence be inherited? Is the capacity for murder a genetic disposition? Still Life: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny is the book for Wednesday, October 1st. Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his team of investigators are called in to the scene of a suspicious death in a rural village south of Montreal. The locals are certain it’s a tragic hunting accident and nothing more, but Gamache smells something foul in these remote woods. Both books are available from the South Central Li- brary System in print, large print, downloadable epub. September Movie “Heaven is for Real” Join us on Friday, September 12th at 12:30 p.m. for this true story of a small-town father who must find the courage and conviction to share his son’s extraordinary, life-changing experi- ence with the world. His son claims to have visited Heaven during a near death experience. His son recounts the details of his amazing journey with childlike innocence and speaks matter-of-factly about things that happened before his birth … things he couldn’t possibly know. This family is then challenged to examine the meaning from this remarkable event. Starring Gregg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly and newcomer Connor Corum. 99 Minutes PG-13 ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 8 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Video Lecture Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 15 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Video Lecture Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge • 5:00 Commission on Aging 9 • 9:00 Mending • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 16 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:00 Vets Group • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning “Bullying” 3 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre • 1:30 Drawing Class 10 • 9:00 Social Seniors @ Sofra • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Essential Tremor Group • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Oil Pastels Intro Class • 1:00 Euchre • 1:30 Drawing 17 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 EMS Program • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead • 1:30 Drawing Class 4 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 11 • 9:00 Mending • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Low Vision Support Group • 10:00 Gadget Guru • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards • 1:00 Caregiver Support Group 18 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 5 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 12 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “Heaven is For Real” 19 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 11:30 Lunch • 10:15 Video Lecture • 12:30 Pinochle September 2014 1 Closed for Labor Day • 5:00 Social Seniors to Dorf Haus 2 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Blood Pressure Screening • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 22 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Video Lecture Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 29 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Video Lecture Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 23 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 5:30 Social Seniors Meet at Villa Dolce for Trolly Ride 30 9;00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Flu Vaccination Clinic • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 24 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Travel Show • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead • 1:30 Drawing Class 1 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead • 1:30 Drawing Class 25 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Books R Us • 10:00 Gadget Guru • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 2 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 26 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 3 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle September 2014 All programs and activities are subject to change. The Middleton Senior Center reserves the right to cancel or change locations of programs and activities at any time. Room assignments may vary depending on activities in the build- ing that are scheduled before, during or after an activity. The Middleton Senior Center is able to provide a wide variety of excellent services, activities and programs because staff, vol- unteers and participants are flexible and cooperative when such changes are made. ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 Madison College Classes Madison College (formerly MATC) offer classes taught at the Middleton Senior Center. Madison College will cancel all classes that do not have 10 students registered 10 days prior to a class. Again, we strongly encourage you to sign up for classes as soon as you are interested to be counted and signed up for the class. To Register call (608) 246-6240 Monday – Thursday (8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.) Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Senior Cost is based on 60+ PC Computer Introduction Tuesdays & Thursdays September 2nd - September 18th 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class #33331 Estimated Senior Cost is $64.00 Watercolor Painting All Levels Mondays September 22nd - October 20th 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class #34998 Estimated Senior Cost is $64.00 Cake Decorating Workshop Monday October 6th 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Class #34739 Estimated Senior Cost is $26.02 Baking: Cake Pops Wednesday October 29th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class #34979 Estimated Senior Cost is $35.00 Reminiscing Group The Reminiscing Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10:00 a.m. They will meet on Thursday, September 4th and Thurs- day, September 18th, at 10:00 a.m. Books R Us Books R Us will meet on Thursday, September 25th, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. This is a gripping story of friendship and second chances. Penobscot Indian Molly Ayer is close to “aging out” out of the foster care system. A community service position helping an elderly woman clean out her home is the only thing keeping Molly out of juvie and worse...A young Irish immigrant orphaned in New York City, Vivian was put on a train to the Midwest with hundreds of other children whose destinies would be determined by luck and chance. Nimble Fingers Nimble Fingers meets on Thursday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. 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 vari- ous community organizations. If you have questions, please call the Senior Center at 831-2373. Strength & Flexibility Classes Strength & Flexibility will continue through the fall. This class 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. September 24th - November 12th (8 weeks) And/Or Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. September 26th - November 14th (8 weeks) The cost is $55.00 for one class or $90.00 for both. Contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. to register. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 Drawing Class Back by popular demand, we are offering a drawing class by Boyce Totz. This is a class for artists of all levels. Join us for drawing class on Wednesdays, at 1:30 p.m. September 3rd - October 22nd. Supplies are easy - just a sketch pad and #2 pencils. Cost is just $10.00 for this 8-week class. To sign up, please call 831-2373. Introduction to Oil Pastels Join us for this all inclusive one day art class to explore oil pastels. Join us on Wednesday, Sep- tember 10th, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. to learn the basics of oil pastels. You will experiment with differ- ent materials and techniques, and make at least one small paintings 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. Travel Preview Presentation Join us for on Wednesday, September 24th, at 10:00 a.m. for details on the “Flavors of the South” travel show by a Mayflower Tours representative. Receive valuable information about this trip to New Orleans and Memphis in April 2015. Contact Laura at 831-2373 for more information or to be mailed a brochure. Flu Vaccination Clinic Flu Vaccination Clinic will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Tuesday, September 30th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please remember to bring your Medi- care Card (it is red, white and blue) or your Medicaid Card (black and white) If you do not have these benefits the cost of the vaccination is $30.00. 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. Craft Vendors Wanted We are looking for “senior” vendors who would like to sell their handmade craft items at our Annual Craft Fair on Friday, November 7th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. AND Saturday, November 8th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The cost for a table is $15.00. Space is limited. For details contact Laura at 831-2373, 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 one of the many games we offer like Uno, Checkers, Chess or other games donated to us by the Spiel Foundation. 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, September 11th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group meets on the second Thursday of each month. They will meet on Thursday, September 11th, at 10:00 a.m. New members are always welcome. Sober Today Group An open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Level of the Middleton Senior Center. Anyone is welcome. Vets Group A group of Veterans began meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at noon at the Middleton Senior Center. Join us on Tuesday, September 16th, at 12:00 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 Vision Screening A representative from Sam’s Club Optical Depart- ment will be offering free vision screenings on Tues- day, October 7th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The vision screenings will let you know if you need glasses, or a change in your current lenses. They will also be able to do minor repairs to glasses (such as adjusting screws or nose pads). This service is free of charge and you do not need to be a member of Sam’s Club to attend this program or to use their Optical Department. Painting with Oil Pastels Art Class Join us for this class on Wednesday afternoons, October 15th - December 10th, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. This is a fun class for artists of any level who want to learn about the materials and tech- niques of oil pastels. You will learn about the materi- als, and a variety of techniques used with oil pastels. We will complete several small paintings in this class. A list of supplies will be sent to you when you reg- ister. The cost is $145.00 for eight classes. You may also pay by the class ($20.00 per class) Call 831- 2373 to make your reservation. Car Weatherization The Middleton Police Department, Middleton Ford and the Middleton Senior Center invite you to the annual Car Weatherization Day on Saturday, October 4th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Middle- ton Ford. Reservations are necessary, contact the Middleton Senior Center 831-2373. AARP Smart Driver Class AARP and the Middleton Senior Center are offering the Smart Driver class in October. This is a newly designed curriculum. The class will be on Wednes- day, October 22nd, 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 now by calling the Senior Center at 831-2373. 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 Wednesday, October 29th. Appointments are necessary. You may schedule your appointment by calling Energy As- sistance directly at 267-8601. For additional informa- tion contact a Case Manager at the Senior Center. FoodShare Resource Would you cut out $15 in coupons each month? You could qualify if your total household income is $1,916 for 1 person or $2,586 for 2 people. FoodShare gives you deposits to help with food purchases, freeing up money for bills, medications and other necessities. Lindsay McCler- nan, a FoodShare Outreach Specialist, will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Friday, October 10th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Call the Food- Share helpline (1-[PHONE REDACTED]) to see if you may be eligible and to set up a confidential appointment you may contact our Case Managers, Kathy Lauer or Jill Schonenberger at 831-2373. Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Medicare Part D is the federal prescription drug ben- efit for Medicare beneficiaries. It is IMPORTANT that everyone reviews their policy each year - as changes are made to each plan each year. All Medi- care beneficiaries have the option to make enroll- ment changes in their prescription drug plan from October 15th – December 5th, 2014. Mark your Calendars Flu Vaccinations: Friday November 7th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Craft Fair: Friday November 7th 9:00 a.m. - 2: 00 p.m. Saturday, November 8th 9:00 a.m - Noon ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 s e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 4 Upcoming Travel Collette Vacations Costa Rica November 2014 9 days, 14 meals $2,479 per person (Double) Danube River Cruise April 2015 9 days, $4,699 (Double) Eastern Canada October 2015 Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto & Niagara Falls 8 days. 11 meals $3,204 (Double) Mayflower Tours Flavors of the South April 2015 New Orleans & Memphis Motorcoach Tour 8 days, 13 meals $1,339 per person (Double) Join us for on Wednesday, September 24th, at 10:00 a.m. for details on the “Flavors of the South” travel show by a Mayflower Tours representative. For brochures and more information on these trips contact Laura at 831-2373. Receptionist We are looking for a smiley, helpful person who has great customer service skills to fill our substitute re- ceptionist position at our front desk. No experience necessary. If you are interested in this volunteer op- portunity, contact Sandy at 831-2373. Driver Escorts Volunteers are needed to provide rides to seniors for medical appointments. The schedule is flexible and volunteers designate when you are availalble to drive. Mileage is reimbursed. Many seniors rely on this form of transportation to get to vital appointments. Contact Sandy at 831-2373, for more information. Grocery Shopping Escort Escort a participant to the grocery store and assist with their shopping. You can set your own schedule. Call Sandy Witte, at 831-2373, for more information. Sign Language Interpreter If you know American Sign Language, we need you! For more information contact Sandy, at 831-2373. 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. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! Ann Peckham in honor of Ann’s 90th birthday Susan Gruber in honor of Ann Peckham’s 90th birthday Jean-Anne Roberts Building Reminders The Middleton Senior Center has exercise equipment that you may use. However, due to the limited space and our programs, there may be times when the equipment is unavailable due to other activities. For example, when events are scheduled in the Depot room, such as the video lecture or movies, the exercise equipment may not be used. In addition, the Lower Level is locked at 4:00 p.m. for security purposes. Therefore, all programs and equipment use must be completed by 4:00 p.m. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter. ---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