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June Menu page 2 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 June Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 8 june Programs & Events page 9 Volunteer Opportunities page 10 upcoming events page 10-11 donations page 11 June 2014 Madison Mallards Baseball Game with Transportation from Middleton Join us on Thursday, July 17th, for the Madison Mallards vs Wilmar Stingers baseball game. We will depart the Middleton Senior Center on a bus and head to Warner Park (with a stop to pick up Waunakee Seniors). The cost is just $25.00 for your game ticket, round trip transportation, and pregame food and drink. Tickets are along the first base line. Seats are limited, make your reservation by calling 831-2373. Bring your family! Ombudsman Program Join us on Tuesday, June 17th, at 1:00 p.m. for a presenta- tion about the State of Wisconsin Ombudsman Program. The word ombudsman means to advocate or help. An ombudsman works with individuals and their families to pro- tect and promote the rights of long term care consumers. We invite you to come and learn about the Ombudsman Pro- gram – it could make a positive difference in yours or a loved one’s life. Join Julia Pierstorff from the State of Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care Ombudsman Program who will present. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 j u n e 2 0 1 4 june 2 Monday Beef 3 Tuesday Pasta Salad 4 Wednesday Barley Soup w/ Turkey Sandwich 5 Thursday Cheese Lasagna 6 Friday Pork w/ Gravy 9 Monday Cacciatore 10 Tuesday Shredded Beef 11 Wednesday Macaroni Salad 12 Thursday & Augratin Potatoes 13 Friday Turkey 16 Monday Chicken 17 Tuesday w/ Gravy 18 Wednesday Salad 19 Thursday Pork Loin Chop 20 Friday w/ Meat Sauce 23 Monday Steak w/ Gravy 24 Tuesday Turkey Ham 25 Wednesday Joe on a Bun 26 Thursday Fish 27 Friday Tot Casserole 30 Monday Soup w/ Tuna Salad Sandwich Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Please remember to make your lunch reservation by noon the day before by calling the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. The Middleton Senior Center meal site is part of Dane County Human Services. Bus Schedule: The Middleton Senior Center offers a number of different transportation options to Middleton resi- dents each week. You MUST contact the Senior Center the day before you wish to use this valuable service. 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 j u n e 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. June 3rd Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef or chicken), cheese, tomato, onions, tostado chips. Salsa and sour cream on the side. June 10th Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, cheese and assorted fresh vegetables. Your choice of dressing. June 17th Garden Salad Mixed salad, fresh vegetables, cheese, egg, celery, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, peas, green onions. Your choice of dressing. June 24th California Cobb Mixed greens, chicken, blue cheese, avocado or guacamole, tomato and green onions. Your choice of 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. Save the Date for our Pig Roast The Middleton Senior Center Annual Pig Roast will be on Tuesday, August 12th, at 5:00 p.m. Tick- ets are $10.00 and MUST be purchased by Friday, August 3rd, at the Senior Center. Dinner includes, pork, salads, roll and pie from Hubbard Avenue Diner. Tickets will be available for purchase beginning July 1st at the Senior Center. 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. 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--- 4 j u n e 2 0 1 4 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. Blood Pressure Screening You may have your Blood Pressure checked on the first Tuesday of each month. A volunteer will be at the Senior Center on Tuesday, June 3rd, at 12:30 p.m. No reservations necessary, just stop by. 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! Piano Entertainment Robert Auerbach is sharing his time and talent on the piano on Mondays 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Fran Jeatran shares her time and talent by playing the piano Wednesday, from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Mah Jongg We have an active core 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. 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, June 3rd and Tuesday, June 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 are always welcome. 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, June 10th and Thurs- day, June 12th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Make your appointment by calling 831-2373. Newsletter Assembly The July newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, June 24th, 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. BINGO BINGO is played on the last Tuesday of each month. Join us on Tuesday, June 24th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. 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--- 5 j u n e 2 0 1 4 Social Seniors Social Seniors have begun socializing. Join them on Friday, June 6th at 5:30 p.m. for the Fish Fry at Sprecher’s Restaurant, 1262 John Q. Hammons Drive. Or consider breakfast with this group on Thursday, June 12th at 9:30 a.m. at The Original Pancake House, 5518 University Avenue. No reservations necessary, simply show up and join in the fun. If you would like to help plan future events, join us on Thursday, June 5th, at 12:30 p.m. to plan events, especially more event based, rather than food ori- ented for July and August. 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. 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. Hats and Tales Hats and Tales will be meet on Wednesday, June 4th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Middleton Senior Center to discuss the reading schedule for next fall. Please join us and bring your ideas for next season. Essential Tremor Support Group The Essential Tremor Support group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet on Wednesday, June 11th, at 10:30 a.m. New members are welcome. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Join us on Wednesday, June 18th, at 10:30 a.m. to learn about Outside walking safety on local roadways, trails, parks and crosswalks. Writing Group The Writing Group will meet on Wednesday, June 18th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Middleton Senior Center. This month’s topic is to complete these sentences: I can see... I think a lot about... I like about my senior years. New members are welcome to join the group. 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. Reminiscing Group The Reminiscing Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10:00 a.m. They will meet on Thursday, June 5th and Thursday, June 19th, at 10:00 a.m. 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, June 12th and Thursday June 26th, at 10:00 a.m. No reservations needed. June Movie “Monuments Men” Join us on Friday, June 13th, at 12:30 p.m. to watch the movie “Monuments Men”. Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, “The Monuments Men” is an ac- tion drama focusing on an unlikely World War II platoon to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. How could these guys - seven museum directors, curators and art historians, all more familiar with Michelangelo than Military Intelligence - possibly hope to succeed? Starring: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett and John Goodman. Rated PG 13 118 minutes ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday j u n e 2 0 1 4 9 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Lecture Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards 16 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Lecture Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards • 5:00 Commission on Aging 10 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 9:00 Mending • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 12:30Accredita- tion Meeting • 1:00 Stitchers 17 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:00 Vets Group • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning “Wisconsin Ombudsman” 4 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 10:30 Hats & Tales • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead • 1:30 Drawing 11 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Essential Tremor Group • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead • 1:30 Drawing Class 18 • 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 Writing Group • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead • 1:30 Drawing Class 5 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 12:30 Social Seniors Meeting • 1:00 Open Cards • 1:00 Senior Games - Euchre 12 • 9:00 Mending • 9:30 Social Se- niors @ Pancake • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Low Vision • 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 19 • 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 History of Dolls Presentation 6 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 5:30 Social Seniors Dinner at Sprecher’s 13 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “Monuments Men” 20 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 11:30 Lunch • 10:15 Video Lecture • 12:30 Pinochle June 2014 2 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Lecture Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards • 1:30 Farmers Market Voucher Distibution 3 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Blood Pressure Check • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday j u n e 2 0 1 4 23 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Lecture Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 Open Cards 30 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Lecture Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 Open Cards 24 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 1 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 25 • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Living in Siberia Presenation • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead • 1:30 Drawing Class 2 • 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 26 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Gadget Guru • 10:00 Book R Us • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 3 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 27 • 9:00 Rummikub & Other Games • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 4 Closed for the Fourth of July Holiday June 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 j u n e 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+ Saute and Stir-Fry Essentials Mondays June 9th & June 16th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 10973 Estimated Senior Cost is $35.70 Facebook: Connect with Friends Tuesday & Thursday June 17th & 19th 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class # 10938 Estimated Senior Cost is $29.70 MS PowerPoint 2010 Intro Tuesdays June 24th - July 22nd 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class # 10812 Estimated Senior Cost is $98.66 Photographing your Pets Thursdays July 10th & July 17th 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Class # 11050 Estimated Senior Cost is $21.30 Mystery Book Club Mystery BookClub will meet on Wednesday, June 4th at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the Hound of Basker- ville, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This celebrated author is most famous for his stories about detective Sherlock Holmes. The stories about Sherlock Holmes have made his name synonymous with detectives and have been adapted into countless movies and tv shows. The July book is The Maltese Falcon, by Dashiell Ham- mett. When Sam Spade is investigating the murder of his partner, he finds himself surrounded by a host of strange characters all after one thing--a statue of a falcon reputed to contain priceless jewels. Both books are available from the South Central Library System in print, large print, downloadable epub and Spanish. Books R Us Book R Us will meet on Thursday, June 26th, at 10:00 a.m. This month is a Book Buffet, Each member will read a book of their choosing and share a brief report about it. “The Quest for Certainty” Lecture Series “The Quest for Certainty” is a new lecture, reading and discussion course based on American Philoso- pher John Dewey’s 1929 book by the same name. Jerry Sanders, will facilitate this class that will be on Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., June 2nd - July 7th. A second section of the same class will begin on Mondays. July 14th - August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Space is limited to 15 participants for each section. Class cost is $10.00 per person. Sign up by calling 831-2373. Drawing Class Back by popular demand, we are offering a draw- ing class by Boyce Totz. This is a class for artists of all levels. Join us for this six-week, drawing class on Wednesdays, at 1:30 p.m. June 4th - July 9th. Supplies are easy - just a sketch pad and #2 pencils. Cost is just $10.00 for the six-week class. To sign up, please call 831-2373. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 j u n e 2 0 1 4 Vets Group Begins The Middleton Senior Center and the Madison Vet Center are pleased to announce the creation of a Veterans’ Group that will meet at the Senior Center on the third Tuesday of each month at 12:00 p.m. The group will be facilitated by Neil O’Connor, a social worker from the Madison Vet Center (part of the Federal VA), who is also a retired Army social worker and Iraq veteran. The group will provide an opportunity for veterans of all conflicts and eras a chance to reminisce about their service, as well as discuss how their service influenced their lives. For more information contact Laura, 831-2373. Farmers Market Vouchers The Middleton Senior Center has vouchers that can be used at the area Farmer’s Markets. The vouch- ers are available to seniors who are 60 and over and meet the income eligibility limits. If you are inter- ested, a representative from Dane County will be at the Senior Center Monday, June 2nd, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. for the distribution. The 2014 income limit for a one-person household is $21,590 (gross) per year (or $1,800 a month), and a two person house- hold limit is $29,100 (gross) per year (or $2,426 a month). If you have further questions contact Jill Schonenberger or Kathy Lauer at 831-2373. Accreditation Information Meeting The Middleton Senior Center is in the middle of its review of all areas of operation in order to be re- accredited. The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) and Wisconsin Association of Senior Cen- ters (WASC) will offer this self-evaluation and peer review. Middleton will be going through the state review for the 5th time and the national review for the 3rd time. What does that mean to our staff, participants and volunteers? Join us on Tuesday, June 10th, at 12:30 p.m to meet with Jill Kranz, Director, to learn more about the process and what it means for our Senior Center. History of Dolls Susan Hunt-Christensen will be presenting “The History of Dolls” on Thursday, June 19th, at 1:00 p.m. Come learn about some of her favorite doll’s past and bring your favorite doll(s) and stories to share as well. Siberia Presentation Sid Korn lived in Siberia for eight years during the 1990’s, as an English teacher. He will present on his experience at the Middleton Senior Center on Wednesday, June 25th at 10:30 a.m. 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, June 12th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group will meet on Thursday, June 12th, 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 Begins A group of Veterans will begin meeting on the third Tuesday of each month at noon at the Middleton Senior Center. Join us on Tuesday, June 17th, at 12:00 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 j u n e 2 0 1 4 Volunteer Opportunities Driver Escorts Volunteers needed to provide rides to Seniors for medical appointments. Schedules for driving are flex- ible and volunteers designate which days and time they are willing to drive. Mileage is reimbursed for drivers. Many Seniors rely on this form of transpor- tation to get to vital appointments. Any questions, call Sandy Witte at 831-2373. Dining Volunteers are needed to assist in the kitchen. Du- ties include packaging meals for delivery for Meals on Wheels, serving lunch to the Seniors who dine at the Center and cleaning up afterwards. Pleasant disposition is a must. Immediate opening needed for Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p,.m. Contact Sandy at 831-2373. Translators Needed We have many people that come to the Senior Center and would like to be matched with someone who can speak their language. If you speak another language and would be interested in being a resource, contact Sandy Witte at 831-2373. Treasures Wanted We are looking for collections and/or treasures to display in our new display case on the ramp behind the receptionist desk. The display is locked so your collections will be safe. You can sign up to display your items for one month starting in July. The June display is Sue Hunt Christensen’s doll collection. If you are interested in displaying your treasures contact Jill Kranz at 831-2373. Movie Host and/or Hostess Needed Do you love movies? Would you enjoy creating a “WOW” experience for our Senior Center movie day? We need a host/hostess to introduce the movie on the 2nd Friday of each month. No experience needed. We train you and have a backup for operat- ing the DVD player. Contact Sandy Witte at 831- 2373, if you are interested. , Madison Mallards Baseball Game with Transportation from Middleton Join us on Thursday, July 17th, for the Madison Mallards vs Wilmar Stingers baseball game. We will depart the Middleton Senior Center on a bus and head to Warner Park (with a stop to pick up Wauna- kee Seniors). The cost is just $25.00 for your game ticket, round trip transportation, and pregame food and drink. Seats are limited, make your reservation by calling 831-2373. Bring your family! AARP Smart Driver Class AARP and the Middleton Senior Center are offer- ing the Smart Driver class in July. This is a newly designed curriculum. The class will be on Tuesday, July 29th, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 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 831-2373. Ice Cream Social The Middleton Area Historical Society’s annual pie and ice cream social on Wednesday, June 18th, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Lakeview Park in Middle- ton. Guests at the event can purchase pie, ice cream, coffee and lemonade and enjoy the music of the New Horizons Band. The band will play from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. If you would like to donate a pie, please contact Sandy Lewis at 831-4544 or email her at [EMAIL REDACTED]. 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 j u n e 2 0 1 4 Upcoming Travel Collette Vacations Canyon Country October 2014 Arizona and Nevada 9 days 12 meals $2,904 (Double) Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria Fall 2014 10 days, 12 meals $4,029 (Double) Mayflower Tours American Heritage September 2014 10 days, 14 meals $3,098 (Double) Washington DC, Williamsburg and New York City Tennessee Rails & Sails October 2014 7 days, 11 meals $1,699 (Double) Chattanooga, Clarksville, Knoxsville & Nashville For brochures and more information on these trips contact Laura at 831-2373. Betty Brown Prep. Donation The Williams Companies �������Donation Theresa Roberts Hickman Estate M/M Donald Sprang Overture Center Tickets The Middleton Senior Center has reserved a block of tickets for several of the 2014-2015 performances at the Overture Center. The fol- lowing shows, dates, times and ticket prices are listed. If you are interested please contact Laura at 831-2373. Please note that tickets are limited and these are the only dates we are offering. Once Thursday, October 9th, 2014 @ 7:30 p.m. $72.80 per ticket. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Friday, November 28th, 2014 @ 2:00 p.m. $72.80 per ticket I Love Lucy Thursday, January 8th, 2015 @ 7:30 p.m. $72.80 per ticket Book of Morman Thursday, March 12th, 2015 @ 7:30 p.m. $95.00 per ticket (no reductions offered) Mamma Mia Thursday, April 30th, 2015 @ 7:30 p.m. $72.80 per ticket Dirty Dancing Thursday, May 28th, 2015 @ 7:30 p.m. $72.80 per ticket All tickets must be paid (cash or check) to the Middleton Senior Center by August 1st, 2014. No refunds or exchanges available. ---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