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december Menus page 2-3 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 December Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 9 December Programs & Events page 9-10 upcoming events page 10-11 DONATIONS page 10 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 december 2015 Holiday Program Our Holiday program will be 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.” A special meal will be served. Buffet ham, scalloped potatoes, glazed baby carrots, chunky applesauce, dinner roll and a holiday cookie for dessert. Additional details about Michael’s program on Page 10 Make your lunch reservation by noon on Thursday, December 17th, by calling 831-2373. Loneliness and Depression Join us on Tuesday, December 15th, at 1:00 p.m. for a program about Loneliness and Depression, by Janet Bollig of Home Health United. The holidays are a very jolly time of year for most people, however, it can be a very challenging time for others. Loneliness and depression are especially recognized at this time of the year. This may be a result of a recent loss of a loved one, an overall change in tradition, separation from others, changes in medical situations and family conflict. Please come to the presentation on loneliness and depression and find ways to cope through this time and to realize you are not alone! Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for the program. Please make your lunch reservation by noon on Monday, December 14th, by calling 831-2373. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 december 1 Tuesday & Dumplings 2 Wednesday 3 Thursday Burger on a Bun 4 Friday & Cheese 7 Monday Pasta and Meat Sauce 8 Tuesday Cordon Bleu 9 Wednesday Pork 10 Thursday 11 Friday Stew 14 Monday Sub Sandwich 15 Tuesday 16 Wednesday Beef 17 Thursday Baked Fish 18 Friday Meal Buffet Ham 21 Monday Alfredo over Fettucini Noodles 22 Tuesday Joe on a Bun 23 Wednesday Roast w/ Gravy 24 Thursday 25 Friday 28 Monday Noodle Casserole 29 Tuesday on a Bun 30 Wednesday w/ Meat Sauce 31 Thursday 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 d e c 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. Salad Alternative We offer cold salads as an alternative to the regular Tuesday meal at the dining center ONLY. December 1st Garden Salad Mixed greens with shredded lettuce, cheese, garbanzo beans, cucumbers broccoli, diced tomato and peas. Your choice of dressing. December 8th Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef), cheese, diced tomatoes, diced onion, salsa, sour cream and tostado chips. December 15th Chef’s Tuna Salad Shredded lettuce, flaked tuna, cheese strips, tomato wedges, sliced radishes, diced green peppers. Served with French Dressing. December 22nd Chicken Ranch Salad Mixed greens, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, cucumbers, diced tomatoes, peas, purple onion. Served with Ranch Dressing. December 29th Italian Salad Bowl Mixed greens with shredded lettuce, sliced pepperoni, feta crumbled cheese, sliced zucchini and tomatoes. Served with Italian 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. Vegetarian Option We offer a vegetarian option to our lunch menu. For details contact Ted at 831-2373. Bakery Items Mondays The Middleton Senior Center receives bakery items on Mondays ONLY at approximately 10:30 a.m. from Clasen’s. Scrabble Mondays Join us to play Scrabble at 9:30 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. Senior Center Closed A reminder that the Middleton Senior Center will be closed for the following holidays: Thursday, December 24th Friday, December 25th Thursday, December 31st Friday, January 1st 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 d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 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, December 1st, at 12:30 p.m. 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, December 1st and Tuesday, December 15th, 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. 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. BINGO BINGO is played on the last Tuesday of each month. Join us on Tuesday, December 29th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. 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, December 8th and Thursday, December 10th, 9:00 a.m. - 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. 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. 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 Coffee & The Economy Coffee and The Economy will not meet in December. Shannon Riley, of Edward Jones Investments, will continue hosting this program on the second Tuesday of each month, at 9:00 a.m. in January. They will resume meeting on Tuesday, January 12th, at 9:00 a.m. Watch the January newsletter for additional details. Spanish Ellen Soto will teach one class per week in December. They will meet at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, December 1st - December 29th. All levels of Spanish be together in this class. on Tuesday at noon The cost for this 5-week class is $10.00. Contact the Senior Center, at 831-2373, for details. Newsletter Assembly The January newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, December 15th, 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. Al-Anon Meeting Al-Anon is a meeting for friends and relatives of alcoholics. They meet each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Level of the Middleton Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to attend. Sober Today Group An open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Level of the Middleton Senior Center. Essential Tremor Support Group The Essential Tremor Support Group will not meet in December or January. They will resume meeting on Wednesday, February 10th, at 10:30 a.m. If you are looking for additional information please email [EMAIL REDACTED]. December Movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” Join us for an afternoon movie on Friday, December 11th, at 12:30 p.m. to watch the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life”. After George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he was never there. Starring James Steward and Donna Reed Movie from 1946 130 minutes Black and White Writing Group The Middleton Senior Center has a thriving group of writers that meet on the second Wednesday of each month. This is a group of creative seniors that write about a variety of topic in a variety of writing styles. Each month a different member decides on the topics and styles of writing. Each member brings their homework to share with the class. This month they will be celebrating the holidays together at one of the member’s homes at 833 N. High Point Road, on Wednesday, December 9th, at 1:00 p.m. Please bring a snack to share with 15 people. You may write about one of the following: If you would choose a new hobby, what would it be? What one best mechanical thing works for you, and which one does not? Present the one best of the essays you have written for the writing group in 2015. New members welcome. Contact Laura, 831-2373 for additional information. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 7 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 14 Day Trip to Janesville • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:45 Open Bridge 8 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:00 Spanish • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 15 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 10:00 Sing-Along • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:00 Spanish • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning 2 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Social Seniors @ My Sister’s Kitchen • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Oil Pastels Class 9 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Oil Pastels Class 16 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 9:00 Director Meeting • 1:00 Euchre 3 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Open Cards • 1:00 Knitting Workshop 10 • 9:00 Mending • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 9:00 Director Meeting • 10:00 Low Vision Support Group • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Open Cards • 1:00 Caregiver Support Group • 1:00 Knitting Workshop 17 • 9:00 a.m. - Noon Energy Assistance • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Open Cards 4 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 11 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 9:30 - 11:30 Voter Registration Information • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “Its A Wonderful Life” 18 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Holiday Lunch • 1:00 Holiday Presentation • 12:30 Pinochle December 2015 Medicare Part D Appointments Through December 7th Mondays 12:00 - 4:00 Tuesdays 8:30 - 12:30 Wednesdays 8:30 - 12:30 1 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 10:00 Sing-Along • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:00 Spanish • 12:30 Blood Pressure Screening • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 21 • 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 • 4:00 Commission on Aging 28 • 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 29 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:00 Spanish Class • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 23 • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 30 • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 24 Closed for the Holiday 31 Closed for the Holiday 25 Closed for the Holiday 1 Closed for the Holiday December 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. 22 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:00 Spanish • 1:00 Stitchers ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 Mystery Book Club 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. The January selection will be Little Pretty Things, by Lori Rader-Day. Discussion will take place on Wednesday, January 6th, at 10:00 a.m. Juliet Townsend is used to losing. Back in high school, she lost every track team race to her best friend, Madeleine Bell. Ten years later, she’s still running behind, stuck in a dead-end job cleaning rooms at the Mid-Night Inn, a one-star motel that attracts only the cheap or the desperate. But what life won’t provide, Juliet takes. Then one night, Maddy checks in. Well- dressed, flashing a huge diamond ring, and as beautiful as ever, Maddy has it all. By the next morning, though, Juliet is no longer jealous of Maddy—she’s the chief suspect in her murder. Both books are available from the South Central Library system in print, large print, downloadable epub. Books R Us Books R Us will not meet in December. However, they will resume meeting on Thursday, January 28th, at 10:00 a.m. This meeting will be a “Book Buffet”. Everyone will bring a favorite book to share with the group, and give a short (5-10 minute) presentation on the book. 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. 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, December 10th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Reminiscing Group The Reminiscing Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10:00 a.m. They will meet on Thursday, December 3rd and December 17th, at 10:00 a.m. Join this interesting group and share your history and stories. Gadget Guru Our Gadget Guru is at the Middleton Senior Center on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month to assist you with your gadgets. If you need a little help, Dave will be available just once this month due to the holidays. He will be here on Thursday, December 10th, at 10:00 a.m. He will return on Thursday, January 14th and Thursday, January 28th, to assist with your new holiday gadgets. 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, December 10th. New members are welcome. Nimble Fingers Nimble Fingers will not meet during the month of December. They will resume meeting onThursday, January 7th. If you have questions, please call the Senior Center at 831-2373. 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 d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 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, December 2nd, at 9:00 a.m. they will meet at the My Sister’s Kitchen, 2227 Parmenter Street, Middleton, for coffee and planning. On Friday, December 18th, they will join the holiday events at the Middleton Senior Center. Holiday meal at 11:30 a.m. and speaker Michael Rhoads antique ornament presentation at 1:00 p.m. Details on Page 1 and 11 of this newsletter. Photo ID Information and Opportunity to Register to Vote Stop by the Middleton Senior Center on Friday, December 11th, 9:30-11:30 a.m. to learn about the photo ID that you will need to have to vote in future Wisconsin elections. A representative from the League of Women Voters will be available to register you to vote, as well as answer any questions you may have about the new photo ID requirements. 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, December 17th and Thursday, January 21st, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Appointments are necessary. You may schedule your appointment by calling Energy Assistance directly at 267-8601. For details contact a Case Manager at the 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 Uno, Checkers, Chess or other games. Fan Fridays Show your team spirit at the Middleton Senior Center! Wear your favorite teams colors, jersey, t-shirts or sweatshirts on Fridays. Thank You A special thanks to everyone who participated in our Craft Fair in November. Thank you to all of the members of Nimble Fingers for their hard work, time and effort, before and during the event; as well as the creative vendors and the spending shoppers. Everyone helped to make this event a fun and community oriented success. 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+ Introduction to Wine Thursday December 3rd 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 35001 Estimated Cost to Seniors $37.30 Android Device Basics Tuesdays February 2nd & February 9th 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Class # 64171 Estimated Cost to Seniors $49.74 Creative Writing: Memoirs Wednesdays February 17th - April 6th 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Class # 64350 Estimated Cost to Seniors $87.70 Cooking: Knife Skills and Safety Monday, March 21st 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 63096 Estimated Senior Cost is $33.05 ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 Chat with the Director Jill Kranz, Director of the Middleton Senior Center, will be available several times in the upcoming months to talk. She invites you to join her for a cup of coffee and conversation about the Senior Center. Join her on Thursday, December 10th, at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 16th, at 12:30 p.m. or Tuesday, January 5th, at 9:30 a.m. Bring your questions, concerns and ideas. While she can’t promise to solve all the problems or implement every idea, it’s a great way to give input and learn more about how things operate. 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. The holiday meal at 11:30 a.m. is buffet ham, scalloped potatoes, glazed baby carrots, chunky applesauce, dinner roll and a holiday cookie for dessert. Make your reservation by noon on Thursday, December 17th. Nancy Van Aman Joyce McComish Smokey’s Club Fox Memorial (Meals on Wheels) Peter Gunderson Fox Memorial (Meals on Wheels) The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered. Sign IN & Sign UP We have recently upgraded our sign in computer 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 or call to cancel if you are unable to attend. This will make your space available to someone on our waiting list. In addition, if you have any changes to address, phone or emergency contacts, please let us know of those changes as well. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 d e c e m b e r 2 0 1 5 Women Embracing Change Group Beginning A new group will begin meeting on the second and fourth Wednesdays in January 2016. This will be a women’s only group that will discuss the changes as we age. Topics will include, physical, emotional and changes as well as a variety of other issues. Please join us on Wednesday, January 13th, at 10:00 a.m. for this initial meeting and brainstorming session, and again on Wednesday, January 27th at 10:00 a.m. Travel Preview Join us for a Travel Preview on Wednesday, January 13th, at 10:00 a.m. The focus will on Seven Wonders of Oregon, however, if you have interest and questions on the other trips, Kim, from Mayflower Tours will be happy to assist you. Greeting Card Making Class Judy Arawinko, an avid card maker, will be teaching another greeting cards class at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15th. 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. 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 not meet in December, but will resume meeting in January. Please watch the January newsletter for details. For additional information contact Patty at 225-4663. Recycle Cell Phones, iPods, Digital Cameras & Lap Tops Help Local Seniors The Middleton Senior Center is accepting used digital cameras, lap tops, iPods and cell phones, working or not. The electronics may be dropped off at the Senior Center, any questions contact 831-2373. Driver Escorts Volunteers are needed to provide rides to seniors for medical appointments. The schedule is flexible and volunteers designate when they are available to drive. Mileage is reimbursed. Many seniors rely on this form of transportation to get to vital appointments. Contact Sandy Witte at 831-2373 for more information. Receptionists We need receptionists to fill in at the front desk as a substitute. We are looking for a cheerful, helpful person who understands the importance of great customer service. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact Sandy Witte 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