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february Menu page 2 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5 february Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 8 february Programs & Events page 8-9 upcoming events page 10 donations page 11 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 february 2013 Winning in the Second-Half: Planning for Long Term Care The Middleton Senior Center and Middleton Public Library are offering a free presentation to discuss how to plan for long-term care and maintain financial secu- rity on Tuesday, February 19th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Avenue. Presenters are Carol Busche, a Certified Financial Plan- ner and Anne Janius, a Long Term Care Planning Special- ist and Registered Nurse. Contact 827-7403 for information. Know your Rights as a Renter A representative from the Tenant Resource Center will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Tuesday, February 19th, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss your rights as a renter. You will learn what your landlord can and cannot do and what you can do if you feel your rights have been violated. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for the presentation. Make your lunch reservation by noon on Monday, February 18th. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 The Middleton Senior Center meal site is part of Dane County Human Services. february 1 Friday Chicken 4 Monday Fish 5 Tuesday & Meatballs w/ Sauce 6 Wednesday Stew 7 Thursday Turkey Ham 8 Friday Cheese Soup Chicken Salad Sandwich 11 Monday Turkey w/ Gravy 12 Tuesday Steak w/ Gravy 13 Wednesday Ravioli in Marinara Sauce 14 Thursday Burger on a Bun 15 Friday Mac w/ Corn Bread 18 Monday Steak 19 Tuesday 20 Wednesday on a Bun 21 Thursday w/ Gravy 22 Friday of Potato Soup Turkey Ham & Swiss on Rye 25 Monday Baked Fish 26 Tuesday Seasoned Chicken 27 Wednesday Beef w/ Gravy 28 Thursday & Cheese Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Please remember to make your lunch reservation by noon the day before you wish to attend lunch by calling 831-2373. Bus Schedule: The Middleton Senior Center offers transporta- tion to Middleton residents to a number of different shopping locations 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 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 Lunch Information Come join us for a meal and conversation in our bright and open dining room. Meals are served at 11:30 am Monday through Friday. The cost of each meal is $6.15. 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. The salad menu is: February 5th Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, cheese and as- sorted fresh vegetables. Your choice of dressing. February 12th Garden Salad Mixed salad, fresh vegetables, cheese, egg, celery, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, peas, green onions. Your choice of dressing. February 19th Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef or chicken) cheese, tomato, onions, tostado chips. Salsa and sour cream on the side. February 26th California Cobb Salad Mixed greens, chicken, blue cheese crumbs, avo- cado or guacamole, tomato, onions. Vegetarian Option We offer a vegetarian option to our lunch menu. Please contact Ted Quincey, at 831-2373, if you would like further information about this. Fridays During Lent Ash Wednesday is February 13th. The entree that day will be cheese ravioli in marinara sauce. During Lent (February 13th – March 30th), fish will be served for SOME of the Friday meals. As always, a vegetarian option will be available for ALL of the meals. If you would like the vegetarian option(s), please place your order no later than noon the day before by calling 831-2373. Bakery Items Mondays The Middleton Senior Center receives bakery items on Mondays ONLY at approximately 10:30 a.m. from Clasen’s. Yes, You Can Join Us! If you are age 55 or older, there is no residency requirement to 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 require- ment for certain services including case management services, transportation and Meals on Wheels. For additional information contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Inclement Weather Reminder In the event the Middleton-Cross Plains School District closes schools due to bad weather, the Middleton Senior Center will also be closed. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered nor will meals be served at the Middleton Senior Center. The cancelled meal will be served the next day. All classes, activities and programs are cancelled. Contact the Senior Center regarding resched- uled or make up programs. In addition, the shop- ping bus will not run on days when the Senior Center is closed due to the weather. February Birthdays We will celebrate your birthday on the first Wednesday of the month at our meal site. February birthdays will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 6th. Make your reservation by noon on Tuesday, February 5th. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 Blood Pressure Screening You may have your Blood Pressure checked on the first Tuesday of each month. This month a nurse will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Tuesday, February 5th, at 12:30 p.m. 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. 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. 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 on Tuesday, February 5th, and Tuesday, Febru- ary 19th, at 10:00 a.m. No auditions are required and sheet music is provided. Mary Duckwitz and Fran Jeatran lead this group as well as accompanying on the piano. New voices are always welcome. Newsletter Assembly The March newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, February 26th, at 8:30 a.m. for bulk mailing. We can always use a few more volunteers. 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, February 12th and Thursday, February 14th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Make your appointment by calling 831-2373. BINGO Join us on the last Tuesday of each month for BINGO. This month it will be on Tuesday, February 26th, at 1:00 p.m. Join us for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. Please make your lunch reservations by noon on Monday, February 25th. Hats and Tales Hats and Tales will meet on Wednesday, February 6th, at 10:00 a.m. to go over books to be read at the Little Red Preschool on Wednesday, February 13th at 10:00. Anyone who likes to read and likes to read to children will find a lot of fun with Hats and Tales. Essential Tremor Support Group The Essential Tremor Support group is suspending its meetings until March. The next meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13th. For ques- tions or more information, contact Kathy Muirhead, at [EMAIL REDACTED] or 824-9130. Piano Entertainment Fran Jeatran is now sharing her time and talent by playing the piano each Wednesday, from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 Sober Today Group Meets An open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Level of the Middleton Senior Center. Everyone is welcome. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group will meet on Thursday, February 14th, at 10:00 a.m. This group meets for those who have vision impairment. New members are always welcome. Books R Us Books R Us will meet on Thursday, February 28th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center. February will be a “Book Buffet”. Each member will read a book of their choosing and report on it at the meeting. New members are always 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, February 7th and Thursday, February 21st, at 10:00 a.m. New members are welcome. Writing Group The Writing Group will meet on Wednesday, February 6th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Middleton Library. The assignment to bring to class this month is to write about the wildest/craziest thing you’ve ever done, the best trick you ever played on someone, or to write about your most embarrassing moment. New members are welcome. Mystery Book Club First Wednesday of the Month The Mystery Book Club meets on the first Wednes- day of the month. We welcome new mystery lovers. This month they will meet on Wednesday, February 6th at 10:00 a.m. to discuss Stay Close by Harlan Coben. Three people living lives they never wanted, hiding secrets that even those closest to them would never suspect, will find that the past doesn’t recede. Even as the terrible consequences of long-ago events crash together in the present and threaten to ruin lives, they will come to the startling realization that they may not want to forget the past at all. On Wednesday, March 6th, at 10:00 a.m. our book will be Quality of Mercy by Faye Kellerman. Rebecca Lopez, the daughter of Queen Elizabeth’s physician, guards secrets she dares not reveal. She is a Jew who practices her prohibited religion clandes- tinely and helps others of her banned faith escape persecution and death. But Rebecca’s love of ex- citement sparks a romantic passion with would-be playwright Will Shakespeare, and plunges them both into a viper’s nest of intrigue and murder. Both book are available from the South Central Library System in print, large print, and audio. February Movie “Darling Companion” Join us on Friday, February 8th, at 12:30 p.m. to watch “Darling Companion”. This was a great suggestion by one of our movie participants. Mother and daughter, Beth and Grace, find a bed raffled dog on the side of the freeway. Taking it home and rescuing it, the dog helps Grace meet a man. But Beth’s husband, Joseph, hates the dog and it just might cause even more friction in their marriage. While at their remote cabin for a weekend wedding with family, Joseph loses the dog and Beth isn’t going home until they find it. With help from their nephew, Joseph’s sister, her new boyfriend, and their maid, the family searches high and low for the missing dog and in the process find that they also need to mend their own relationships. Starring: Diane Keaton, Kevin Kline and Dianne Wiest. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 4 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:30 California Coast Travel Preview • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards 11 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 Open Cards 5 • 9:00 Wood Carving Class • 10:00 Sing-along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Blood Pressure Check • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:30 Mindful Mediation Class • 2:00 Pastels Art Class 12 • 9:00 Mending • 9:00 Wood Carving Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:30 Mindful Mediation Class • 2:00 Pastels Art Class 6 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:00 Strenth & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 10:00 Hats & Tales • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre 13 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:00 Strenth & Flexibility • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 7 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 9:30 Men’s Group • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 14 • 9:00 Mending • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Gadget Guru • 10:00 Low Vision Support Group • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:00 Farewell Reception • 1:00 Caregiver Support Group • 1:00 Open Cards 1 • 9:30 Memory Cafe • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 8 • 9:00 Strenth & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “Darling Companion” 15 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle February 2013 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 18 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 Open Cards • 5:00 Commission on Aging 25 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 Open Cards 19 • 9:00 Wood Carving Class • 10:00 Sing-along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning • 1:30 Mediation • 2:00 Pastels Art • 6:00 Financial Workshop at the Library 26 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO • 1:30 Mindful Mediation Class • 2:00 Pastels Class 20 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:00 Energy Assistance Appointments • 9:00 Strenth & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 27 Tax Counseling by Appointment • 9:00 Strenth & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 21 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 9:30 Men’s Group • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 28 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Gadget Guru • 10:00 Book R Us • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Open Cards 22 • 9:00 Strenth & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 1 • 9:00 Strenth & Flexibility • 9:30 Memory Cafe • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle February 2013 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 F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 Madison College Classes Middleton Senior Center and 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+ Zumba Gold Tuesdays February 26th - April 23rd 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class # 66655 Estimated Senior Cost is $30.00 Watercolor Painting - All Levels Mondays March 11th - April 8th 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class # 66722 Estimated Senior Cost is $56.01 Baking: Shamrock Cake Pops Saturday March 16th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class # 66574 Estimated Senior Cost is $31.00 PC Introduction Tuesdays & Thursdays March 19th - April 4th 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class # 67180 Estimated Senior Cost is $56.01 Middleton Jazz Every Thursday Middleton Jazz now plays every Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Middleton Senior Center. They play Dixie style jazz with an open rehearsal format, but also enjoy playing a vari- ety of styles. New and experienced musicians, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Men’s Group The Men’s group meets on the first and third Thurs- day of each month. They will meet on Thursday, February 7th and Thursday, February 21st, at the Middleton Senior Center at 9:30 a.m. New members are welcome. Gadget Guru If you need help with a digital camera, cell phone, iPod, or e-reader we have a volunteer who can help you on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. A volunteer will be here on Thursday, February 14th and Thursday, February 28th. Bring any items that you may need some assistance to learn how to use them. No appointment is necessary, you may just show up. Nimble Fingers The Nimble Fingers group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 12:30 p.m. Join them on Thursday, February 7th, and Thursday, February 21st, at 12:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group The Middleton Senior Center offers a Caregiver Sup- port Group that meets on the second Thursday of each month. This month join them on Thursday, February 14th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Senior Bowling There is Senior Bowling at Schwoegler Park Towne, 444 Grand Canyon Drive, every Tuesday and Thurs- day at 1:00 p.m. The cost is just $1.00 per game. No reservations are necessary, you may just show up. For more information, contact Scott at (608) 721-2998. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 California Coast Collette Vacations will host a Travel Presentation on Monday, February 4th, at 10:30 a.m. about the California Coast Tour departing September 1st, 2013. 9 days, 11 meals 2 nights in San Francisco 1 night at Yosemite National Park 1 night in Monterey 2 nights in Santa Barbara 2 nights in San Diego Extended vacation to Las Vegas is offered Cost is $2,949 per person based on double occu- pancy. Contact Laura, 831-2373, if you would like any additional information mailed to you or for further questions. Programming Ideas Some of our most successful programs began as ideas from you! If you have ideas for classes, programs or activities, please contact Laura Langer, Program Coordinator, at 831-2373, or email at: [EMAIL REDACTED]. Pastels Art Class Nancy MacGregor will be teaching this Pastel Art Class on Tuesday afternoons, February 5th - March 12th, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Middle- ton Senior Center. Learn to reinvigorate the pastel medium with unusual papers and surfaces. Study layering techniques with watercolor and pencils for richer colors and textures. Through on-site sketch- ing, photographic reference, and still life assembly you will be inspired to create that is your personal expression and design. The cost of this 6-week class is $75.00 per person. Space is limited, sign up by call- ing, 831-2373. Energy Assistance Do you need help with energy bills? A representa- tive from Energy Services will be at the Middleton Senior Center, on Wednesday, February 20th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on 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 Senior Center. Temperature Regulations In accordance with the City of Middleton’s Sustain- able City Plan dated November 2010, a policy was established for temperature controls in normally occupied spaces of all municipal buildings. The policy goal is to maintain a reasonably comfortable, produc- tive work environment while balancing the need to economize and use energy resources wisely. Tem- peratures are established based on national standards that have been found to be comfortable for most people who are dressed appropriately for the season. Heating will be to 68 degrees. Cooling will be to 78 degrees. Because temperatures vary throughout the day and within a building, participants should dress for their comfort. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! M/M Steve Heindel M/M Lewis Posekany Jr. ����������Donation Violet Pivo Susie Barsness Schunk Memorial Jill Kranz Schunk Memorial Kathy Lauer Schunk Memorial Carol Ottenstein & Ron Srlansky Fernbach Memorial ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 Strength & Flexibility Classes Strength & Flexibility will continue through the winter. This class is a movement class that includes some work on yoga mats and other exercise ele- ments. It utilizes Tai Chi and Qi Gong principles, and can be tailored to individual levels. All fitness levels are encouraged to join. Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. March 13th - May 8th Or Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. March 15th - May 110th These are 8-week classes, and the cost is $55.00 for one class or $90.00 for both. Sign up by calling the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. All fitness levels are encouraged to join. Memory Café The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin will host the Memory Café on the first Friday of each month. The Memory Cafe will be on Friday, February 1st, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This is a social gathering place for individuals with memo- ry loss and their families. Memory Cafés provide so- cial opportunities, peer support, and creative enrich- ment for people with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s and their family members. Contact the Alliance at (608) 232-3400 or email support@ alzwisc.org. Musical Performance The Retro Swing Band will perform at the Middleton Senior Center on Monday, March 25th at 1:00 p.m. They are an eighteen piece ensemble who promote themselves as “Vintage music played by vintage musicians”. Join us for lunch and stay for the performance. Make your lunch reservations by noon on Friday, March 22nd. All Cards Games are cancelled on Monday, March 25th, due to the Retro Swing Band performance. Tax Counseling The Middleton Senior Center is an AARP spon- sored tax site. This service is designed for those with low to moderate income, catering especially to those over age 60. Tax counselors will be available to assist, complete and electronically file your taxes on Mondays and Wednesdays, be- ginning February 4th - April 10th. Appoint- ments are required. Call 831-2373 to schedule your appointment. We are unable to assist those who are self-employed with business income that does not meet the requirements for reporting on federal schedule C-EZ, have rental income that involves depreciation, or are married and file separately. We also reserve the right to defer tax returns that are too complex or time consuming. Remember to bring the following items to your appointment: • Copies of last year’s (2011) federal and state tax returns. • All W-2 forms if employed in 2012. • SSA-1099 showing Social Security ben- efits received in 2012. • All 1099 forms for interest & dividends received in 2012. • All 1099R forms showing pensions and annuities received in 2012. • All forms showing federal & state in- come tax paid in 2012. • List of all deductions if itemizing de- ductions. • Any medical/health insurance premi- ums paid in 2012. Call 831-2373 to schedule your tax appointment. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 3 Volunteer Coordinator Moves On I am writing to let everyone know that I have taken a full time position and will no longer be working at the Middleton Senior Center. My job has been very rewarding, largely because I have had the chance to work with so many volun- teers who want to make a difference in our small part of the world. You are an inspiration to me! I have learned so much from all of you. I have en- joyed watching the relationships that have developed among volunteers and I have benefited from your friendship as well. I have loved every minute of my time at the Senior Center. I looked forward to com- ing in to work every day, because it never really felt like work. I felt like we were all part of a large family and if felt so good to do things to improve the quality of life for seniors in Middleton. I will miss all of you. I will be working for the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin, as the Community Education Specialist. I am really excited about the new challenges and learning opportunities that lie ahead. Thank You! Joy Schmidt Farewell Reception There will be a Farewell Reception for Joy Schmidt on Thursday, February 14th, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. As you may know, Joy has resigned her posi- tion, as Volunteer Coordinator, at the Middleton Senior Center to take a new job at the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance. Please join us to give Joy your well wishes as she makes her next career move. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Volunteer Coordinator at 831-2373 One on One Computer Tutoring JoAnn Salin has had great success with her one on one computer training with seniors. She can work with you on e-mail, surfing the web, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Netscape web design. You may contact her at 831-5687 to set up a time to meet at the Middleton Senior Center Computer Lab. There is no charge for JoAnn’s service. Country Breakfast On Sunday, February 3rd, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. the Middeleton High School Choral Boosters will be holding their famously delicious Country Breakfast, Concert and Silent Auction all to benefit the choral music program at Middleton High School. Five choirs will be performing along with many special solo and group acts that are sure to please an audience of all ages! Don’t forget the silent auction will be filled with fantastic items to bid on ranging from sports memorabilia, handcrafted items, jewelry, event tickets and much, much more! The breakfast features ALL YOU CAN EAT PAN- CAKES plus ham, eggs, fresh oranges and beverages. Tickets are just $10 each for adults and $5 for Se- niors and Children (10 & under) and will be available at the door. 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. 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--- 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 Assistant 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 Sign up at the bottom of the page and it will be sent to you at the beginning of each month. 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 list below): ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED