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march Menu page 2 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 march Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 8 march Programs & Events page 9 donations page 9 upcoming events page 10 - 11 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 march 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Musical Performance Put on your green dancing shoes and come to the Middleton Senior Center for St. Patrick’s Day. The Retro Swing Band will perform at the Middleton Senior Center on Monday, March 17th, at 1:00 p.m. They are an 18 piece ensemble who promote them- selves as “vintage music played by vintage musicians”. Make your lunch reservations by noon on Friday, March 14th. All cards will be cancelled for the afternoon. Continuity of Care - Choices in Senior Living Join us on Tuesday, March 18th, at 1:00 p.m. for this informative program about senior housing. A representative from Home Health United will dis- cuss the various types of senior living options, ranging from independent living, assisted living/RCAC, com- munity based residential facilities (CBRF), adult family homes and skilled nursing facilities. The focus is on continuity of care, being able to iden- tify choices for care in leading a safe and independent life as we age and encounter medical and functional barriers. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 M a r c h 2 0 1 4 March 3 Monday Casserole 4 Tuesday (Mild) Casserole 5 Wednesday Fish 6 Thursday Turkey Ham 7 Friday Tortellini in Marinara Sauce 10 Monday Stew 11 Tuesday Cheese Soup w/ Chicken Salad Sandwich 12 Wednesday Steak w/ Gravy 13 Thursday & Meatballs 14 Friday Fish on a Bun 17 Monday Beef 18 Tuesday Burger on a Bun 19 Wednesday Beef w/ Gravy 20 Thursday w/ Gravy 21 Friday & Cheese 24 Monday of Potato Soup w/ Turkey Ham & Swiss Sandwich 25 Tuesday 26 Wednesday Steak 27 Thursday Chicken 28 Friday Fish 31 Monday Mac w/ Corn 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 m a r c h 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. March 4th Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, cheese and assorted fresh vegetables. Your choice of dressing. March 11th Crunchy Chicken Salad Mixed salad with egg slices, diced chicken, celery, mayonnaise, water chestnuts, pickle relish pimientos and pecans. Mayonnaise dressing is on salad. March 18th Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef or chicken), cheese, tomato, on- ions, tostado chips. Salsa and sour cream on the side. March 25th Garden Salad Mixed greens with veggies, cheese, egg, celery, broc- coli, shredded carrots, mushrooms, peas and green onion. Choice of salad dressing. 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. 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. 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, JMarch 4th, at 12:30 p.m. No reservations neces- sary, 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! 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. 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 and meals will not be served at the Middleton Senior Center on these days. 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 M a r c h 2 0 1 4 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 each Wednesday, from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Mah Jongg We have Mah Jongg on Tuesday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. If you have a Mah Jongg set please bring it, as the Senior Center only has one. New players 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 get rid of the winter doldrums on Tuesday, March 4th and on Tuesday, March 18th, 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 and Tuesday, March 11th and Thursday, March 13th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Make your appointment by calling 831-2373. Newsletter Assembly The April newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, March 25th, 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, March 25th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. Make your lunch reservation by noon on Monday, March 24th. Hats and Tales Hats and Tales will meet at Little Red Preschool at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12th. For more information contact Patty, at 225-4663. We would love some new readers. Essential Tremor Support Group Resumes The Essential Tremor Support group will resume meeting on Wednesday, March 12th, at 10:30 a.m. This month Shelia Aton will present. Shelia is from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and will speak about medications. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Join us on Wednesday, March 19th, at 10:30 a.m. to learn about the File of Life. Gunderson Fu- neral Home has graciously funded the cost of these cards. The File of Life is a packet of information that you complete with your medical information. First responders use this information to obtain life saving information. 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 m a r c h 2 0 1 4 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. Dave will be here on Thursday, March 13th and Thursday, March 27th, at 10:00 a.m. No reservations needed. 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, March 13th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Nimble Fingers Nimble Fingers meets on Thursday afternoons at 12:30 p.m. The first and third Thursday of each month they have meetings to discuss their projects and administrative topics. The remaining Thursdays they work on their projects which are donated to various community organizations. Please consider sharing your talent and join this group. If you have questions, please call the Senior Center at 831-2373. 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. Al-Anon Meeting Al-Anon is a meeting for friends and relatives of alco- holics. They meet each Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Lower Level of the Middleton Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to attend. Writing Group The Writing Group will meet on Wednesday, March 12th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Middleton Library. This month’s topic is to write about what you would like to pass on to the next generation ideas, objects or something else; describe some of your earliest memories and follow where they take you or write about a picnic, a fantasy or a real memory. New members are always welcome. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group will meet on Thursday, March 13th, at 10:00 a.m. New members are always welcome. 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, March 6th and Thursday, March 20th, at 10:00 a.m. March Movie “Last Vegas” Join us on Friday, March 14th, at 12:30 p.m. Four geriatric friends vow to set Las Vegas ablaze during the ultimate bachelor party in this all-star comedy from director Jon Turteltaub. Amongst his friends, Billy (Michael Douglas) has always been the confirmed bachelor. When Billy finally pops the question to his much-younger girlfriend, his pals Paddy (Robert De Niro), Archie (Morgan Freeman) and Sam (Kevin Kline plan to send him off in style. But Vegas has changed since the last time they prowled the Strip and once the party gets started, there’s no telling how it will end. PG 13 105 minutes Comedy 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--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday M a r c h 2 0 1 4 10 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards • 1:00 Oil Pastels 17 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 St. Patrick’s Day Musical Entertainment Afternoon Cards Cancelled • 1:00 Oil Pastels • 5:00 Commission on Aging 11 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 9:00 Mending • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 18 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 -2:00 Memory Screening • 10:00 Sing-along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning “Senior Living Choices” 5 • 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 12 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon 10:30 Essential Tremor Support Group • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 19 • 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 6 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 13 • 9:00 Mending • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Low Vision Support • 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 20 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 7 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 14 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 e-Reader Appointments • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “Last Vegas” 21 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle March 2014 4 • 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 3 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards • 1:00 Oil Pastels ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday m a r c h 2 0 1 4 24 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 Open Cards • 1:00 Oil Pastels 31 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 10:00 Travel Presentation • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards • 1:00 Oil Pastels 25 • 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 26 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 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 27 • 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 • 1:00 Social Se- niors Meeting 28 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 4 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle March 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 m a r c h 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+ Cooking: Knife Skills and Safety Monday March 24th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 64696 Estimated Senior Cost is $25.00 PC Computer Introduction Tuesdays and Thursdays March 25th - April 10th 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Class # 63470 Estimated Senior Cost is $64.00 Watercolor Mondays March 31st - April 28th 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class # 66428 Estimated Senior Cost is $64.00 eBay Workshop Friday April 4th 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Class # 67953 Estimated Senior Cost is $19.00 Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, March 5th, at 10:00 a.m. The book discussion will be about The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective by Kate Summerscale. This is a nonfiction book. The dramatic story of the real-life murder that inspired the birth of modern detective fiction. In June of 1860 three-year-old Saville Kent was found at the bottom of an outdoor privy with his throat slit. The crime horrified all of England and led to a national obsession with detection, ironically destroy- ing, in the process, the career of perhaps the greatest detective in the land. See how our hard-boiled detec- tives of fiction are modeled after Mr. Whicher. This book is available in print and audio. The book for the Wednesday, April 2nd, meet- ing will be Murder at the Vicarage, by Agatha Chris- tie. Agatha Christie, the acknowledged mistress of suspense—creator of indomitable sleuth Miss Marple, meticulous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, and so many other unforgettable characters—brings her entire oeuvre of ingenious whodunits, locked room mysteries, and perplexing puzzles to Harper Paper- backs. The Murder at the Vicarage was Christie’s very first mystery to feature her most popular investiga- tor—as a dead body in a clergyman’s study proves to Miss Marple that no place, holy or otherwise, is a sanctuary from homicide. Books R Us Book R Us will meet on Thursday, March 27th, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” by Maya Angelou. Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local “powhitetrash.” Years later, in San Francisco, Maya learns about love for herself and the kindness of others, her own strong spirit, and the ideas of great authors will allow her to be free instead of imprisoned. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 m a r c h 2 0 1 4 Painting with Oil Pastels Art Class Join us for this class on Monday afternoons, March 3rd - March 24th, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The cost is $110.00 which includes four classes and ALL supplies needed. You may keep the pastels, and basic supplies. Students will need to bring paper towels and baby wipes to class. This is a fun class with no experience necessary. You will experiment with different materials, and techniques. Students will make several small paintings during classes. Demon- strations and individual work time with one-on-one instruction each week. Register by calling 831-2373. Strength & Flexibility Classes Strength & Flexibility is an exercise class that focuses on movement. It is for people at all fitness levels. Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. March 12th - May 14th And/Or Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. March 14th - May 16th (No classes the week of March 17th or April 14th) 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. Memory Screenings The Dean Foundation is again offering free, confi- dential memory screenings by trained mental health professionals. You may sign up for an appointment on Tuesday, March 18th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Each screen takes about 15 minutes. Please contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373, to sched- ule your appointment. eReader Appointments Learn to use the library’s free eBook service, Wis- consin’s Digital Library, at a personalized eBook training. You may make your appointment for Friday morning, March 14th, by calling 831-2373. You will also need to bring your library card. If you do not have one, please contact Laura at 831-2373. This program is funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Wee Little Leprechaun Hunt There have been sightings of a mis- chievous Leprechaun in the building. He is green, fast and very tiny. He may be here or he may be there. No need to dig - he’s in the open. Find the Leprechaun on the main floor of the Senior Center on Monday, March 17th. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! Barbara Boehme Ingrid Russell Anita Lehr M/M Thomas Monk Memorial M/M Robert Stephenson ��������Baltes Memorial Beatrice Doering Memorial M/M Mark McLamb Memorial Rose McGaw Memorial M/M Arthur Larson Memorial Dorothy Volker – Taxes Sidney Waldorf – Taxes Audrey Meyers – Taxes Alice Paremski – Taxes Sandra Drury – Taxes Mary Remsbottom – Taxes M/M John Topp – Taxes If you find the rascal, turn the Leprechaun into Sandy Witte, Volunteer Coordinator to receive your Pot of Gold located at the end of the rainbow. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 m a r c h 2 0 1 4 AARP Smart Driver Class AARP and the Middleton Senior Center are offer- ing the Smart Driver class in April. This is a newly designed curriculum. The class will be on Wednesday, April 30th, 11:30 a.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. Pneumonia Vaccinations Walgreens will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Friday, April 25th, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. to give pneumonia vaccinations. This vaccination may be covered by your Medicare Part B or your insurance, otherwise the cost is $94.99 without insurance. If you would like to know in advance if you are cov- ered, you may contact Walgreens at 831-6548. No reservation is needed you may just show up on April 25th. Palliative Care Program Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 8th, at 12:30 p.m. We will have a program about Palliative Care by a representative from Agrace Hospice. Pal- liative Care is supportive physical and emotional care that addresses your discomfort, and stress to help you feel better and cope better. Anyone is welcome to attend to learn about this valuable care. Social Seniors The Middleton Senior Center is putting together a group of people who are interested in social activi- ties; bowling, movies, dinner, cultural outings the options are endless. You may be single or married, introvert or extrovert. No fees or commitments. All expenses are individually incurred. Join us for an organizational meeting on Thursday, April 3rd, at 1:00 p.m. Video Lecture Series Begins Customs of the World: Using Cultural Intelligence to Adapt, Wherever You Are You’ve heard it before: When in Rome, do as the Romans do. The concept of cultural adaptation is hardly new, but is it always the best approach? In our increasingly globalized world, the need for cross-cul- tural understanding has never been more essential to our success in life, both personally and professionally --yet how can we possibly adapt to all the cultures surrounding us? Join us for this 12-week class that meets on Friday mornings at 10:15 a.m., May 2nd - July 25th. The cost is $15.00 for the course and the resource guide. If you would like the official guidebook, please make your reservation and payment by April 1st. Space is limited for this class. Please remember you are not confirmed in the class until your payment is received. Advanced registration is required. You Are Our Best Resource Our best ideas come from you! If you have ideas for programs, classes, events and programs, please let Laura know. She is the Program Coordinator and is always looking for your input. Feel free to stop in her office, call her at 831-2373, or email her at [EMAIL REDACTED]. We would like to know what you would like to par- ticipate in both in our building and throughout the community. Mark Your Calendars Volunteer Meeting will be on Thursday, April 24th from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The meeting is for all volunteers. Watch the April newsletter for additional information. 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 m a r c h 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) Travel Show about both destinations will be on Monday, March 31st, at 10:00 a.m. Mayflower Tours Travel Holland Tulip Festival (Michigan) May 2014 6 days, 9 meals $1689 (Double) (Motorcoach) One night at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island 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 Travel show about these destinations will be on Wednesday, April 16th, at 1:00 p.m. For brochures and more information on these trips contact Laura at 831-2373. Milwaukee Museum of Art Day Trip Join us for a day trip to the Milwaukee Musuem of Art, on Wednesday, April 9th. The cost is just $50.00 per person and includes, Admis- sion to the Museum, an hour long Docent tour,boxed lunch and round trip motor coach transportation. Departing 8:45 a.m. from Middleton, returning ap- proximately 4:00 p.m. Space is limited, make your reservation today by calling 831-2373. Payment deadline is Monday, March 31st. 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 Wau- nakee Seniors). Cost is just $25.00 for your game ticket, round trip transportation, and pregame food and drink. Tickets are along the first baseline. Seats are limited, make your reservation by calling 831- 2373. Feel free to bring your family. Temperature Regulations In accordance with the City of Middleton’s Sustainable City Plan dated November 2010, a policy was established for temperature controls in normally occupied spaces of all municipal build- ings. The policy goal is to maintain a reasonably comfortable, productive work environment while balancing the need to economize and use energy resources wisely. Temperatures 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. Temperature will vary throughout the day and room to room. Participants should dress for their comfort, one suggestion is layers. ---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] 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 list below): ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED