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November Menus page 2-3 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 NOVEMBER Calendar page 6-7 NOVEMBER Programs & Events page 9-10 upcoming events page 10-11 DONATIONS page 10 madison college Classes page 11 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 November 2016 Craft Fair Friday, November 4th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 5th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Start your holiday shopping at the Middleton Senior Center’s Annual Craft Fair. Over 20 senior craft vendors will be selling a variety of handmade items - (including but not limited to) holiday and home decor, jewelry, aprons, dishcloths and pot holders, hats, scarves, mittens, quilts, blankets, baby items, shawls, greeting cards, popcorn and potato bags. For more information call 831-2373. Elder Tree – A social website designed by older adults, for older adults Elder Tree is a simple, web-based technology was developed at UW-Madison to help older adults remain independent in their home, while staying socially connected and engaged. Older adults simply need access to any computer or tablet and Internet connection. There is no cost to use Elder Tree and no advertising. In this presentation, you will learn how Elder Tree was developed and how it works; the impact it is having on the lives of older adults; and how you can easily try Elder Tree for yourself and share it with friends. Join us on Tuesday, November 15th, at 1:00 p.m. for a presentation by Scott Gatzke. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for the program. Please make your lunch reservation by calling, 831-2373, before noon on Monday, November 14th. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 November 1 Tuesday Face Hot Roast Pork Sandwich w/ Gravy 2 Wednesday Stew 3 Thursday in Gravy 4 Friday Bean Soup w/ Chicken Salad Sandwich 7 Monday Steak in Gravy 8 Tuesday Cheese Sandwich 9 Wednesday Chicken 10 Thursday Crusted Fish on a Bun 11 Friday Ribs 14 Monday Potatoes w/ Ham 15 Tuesday Pork on a Bun 16 Wednesday & Dumplings 17 Thursday Sauce over Mostaccioli 18 Friday Meal Traditional Thanksgiving 21 Monday Barley Soup w/ Turkey & Cheese Croissant 22 Tuesday Baked Fish 23 Wednesday Stew 24 Thursday 25 Friday 28 Monday 29 Tuesday Alfredo over Fettucini Noodles 30 Wednesday 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 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 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. November 1st Garden Salad Mixed greens with shredded lettuce, cheese, garbanzo beans, cucumbers, broccoli, diced tomato and peas. Your choice of dressing. November 8th Chicken Ranch Salad Mixed greens and lettuce, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, cucumbers, diced tomatoes, peas, purple onion. Served with Ranch Dressing. November 15th Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, cheese, tomato wedges, shredded carrots, radishes, diced cucumbers. Your choice of dressing. November 22nd Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef), cheese, diced tomatoes, diced onion, salsa, sour cream and tostado chips. November 29th Italian Tossed Salad Mixed greens, diced pepperoni, cubed mozzarella cheese, tomato, onion and black olives. Your choice of dressing. 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 9:00 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. Wii Sports The Middleton Senior Center has a Wii Video Gaming system. Participants play the games, primarily bowling, but other games as well, on Mondays at 12:30 p.m. No need to sign up, just show up. 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. Dining Center Information All menu items are prepared in kitchens that are not allergen-free. We cannot guarantee that food allergens will not be transferred through cross- contact. No substitutions allowed. For additional information or questions please contact Ted Quincey at 831-2373. Senior Center Closed A reminder that the Middleton Senior Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. 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 N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 Open Cards Open Cards is for people that have a group of people who play cards together, however, they need a location to play. You may come to the Middleton Senior Center with your group on Thursdays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. Please check at the front desk for an available location. 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. Blood Pressure Screening Blood Pressure screening takes place on the first Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. This month it will be on Tuesday, November 1st, at 12:30 p.m. Sing–Along Join us on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for a Sing-Along with friends. Singing takes place on Tuesday, November 1st and Tuesday, November 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. 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. Poetry Class for Everyone Exercise your mind and stretch your creative muscles in a poetry class led by writer/poet Marla Maeder. The Poetry group has resumed meeting on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. urn your feelings, memories and observations into free verse, rhyme or haiku, anything goes. They will also be having a casual poetry reading on Tuesday, November 29th at 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to attend. Mah Jongg Mah Jongg is played 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. Sign IN & Sign UP Please remember to notify the Middleton Senior Center staff of any changes to your address, phone or emergency contacts. It is 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 important to sign up in advance if you are planning on attending a program, event or meal. 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 won’t know there is interest in a program and we may cancel a 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. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 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. Spanish You can boost your brain power at any age and learning Spanish can do this. Ellen Soto teaches at several levels. This is a low stress group that accepts new members at any point. You may improve your mental health by meeting new friends, learning something new, and having fun. A new section begins each month and runs for four weeks. November classes begin on November 1st and will be on Tuesday mornings. 9:00 a.m. Conversational Spanish 10:00 a.m. Spanish for Short Sentences 11:00 a.m. Spanish Grammar Beginners Spanish A beginners Spanish will start on Wednesdays, beginning on November 2nd, at 11:00 a.m. Cost for each class is just $5.00 for the four-week class. For more information call the Senior Center at 831-2373. New students are welcome at any point. Coffee & The Economy Shannon Riley, of Edward Jones Investments, will host a program on the second Tuesday of each month, at 9:00 a.m. at the Middleton Senior Center. Join him on Tuesday, November 8th, at 9:00 a.m. for coffee, pastries and a general discussion about financial issues. This month’s topic is “Focus on Fixed Income and Market update”. Mending Service Mending is offered on the second Tuesday of each month. This month it will be on Tuesday, November 8th, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. You are allowed to bring two items per appointment. You must make an appointment by calling 831-2373. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Sandy, at 831-2373. November Movie “Miracles from Heaven” Join us for an afternoon movie on Friday, November 11th, at 12:30 p.m. to watch “Miracles from Heaven”. Anna Beam lives with a rare, incurable disorder that leaves her unable to digest food. Despite the dire diagnosis, devoted mom Christy searches for a way to save her beloved daughter. Everything changes in an instant when Anna tells an amazing story of a visit to heaven after surviving a headlong tumble into a tree. Her family and doctors become even more baffled when the young girl begins to show signs of recovering from her fatal condition. Starring: Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers and Martin Hendersen. Rated PG 1 Hour 49 Minutes Newsletter Assembly The December newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, November 22nd, 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. BINGO BINGO is played on the last Tuesday of each month. Join us on Tuesday, November 29th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 7 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge 14 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 1:00 Paper Crafting Class • 12:45 Open Bridge 8 • 9:00 Mending • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 9:00 Coffee & The Economy • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 15 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:00 Sing-Along • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning - Elder Tree 2 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:15 Social Se- niors @ Hy-Vee • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 10:00 Memory Group • 11:00 Spanish • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 9 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Women Embracing Change • 10:30 Essential Tremor Group • 11:00 Spanish • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 16 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Memory Group • 11:00 Spanish • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 3 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 12:30 Open Cards 10 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Balance Walking • 10:30 TOPS Mtg • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:15 Social Seniors Depart • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 12:30 Open cards • 1:00 Caregiver Support 17 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Balance Walking • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:00 Books R Us • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 12:30 Open Cards 4 Craft Fair 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards 11 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “Miracles from Heaven” • 12:30 Open Cards 18 • 9:00 -12:00 Energy Assistance Appointments • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch - Holiday Meal & Entertainment • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards November 2016 1 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:00 Sing-Along • 10:30 Poetry • 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 N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 21 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge • 4:00 Commission on Aging 28 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge 23 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Women Embracing Change • 11:00 Spanish • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 30 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:00 Spanish • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 24 Closed for Thanks- giving Holiday 1 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Balance Walking • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 12:30 Open Cards 25 Closed for Thanks- giving Holiday 2 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards November 2016 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 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:30 Poetry • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 1:00 Stitchers 29 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 -11:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:30 Poetry Reading • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 Essential Tremor/Dystonia Support Group This group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. They will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9th. This month will be a regular meeting with discussion about the recent Tremor Talk articles regarding the pros and cons of alcohol, cannabidoid and focused ultrasound surgery for tremor For more information, e-mail [EMAIL REDACTED] or call Kathy at 824-9130. New members are welcome. Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, November 2nd, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the book A Superior Death, by Nevada Barr. Park ranger Anna Pigeon returns, in a mystery that unfolds in and around Lake Superior, in whose chilling depths sunken treasure comes with a deadly price. A Superior Death is a passionate, atmospheric page- turner. The book for Wednesday, December 7th, at 10:00 a.m. will be Harbour Street, by Ann Cleeve. A silent community. A murderer among them. Harbour Street is the sixth book in Ann Cleeves’ series of crime novels about Vera Stanhope, played in the TV detective drama VERA by Brenda Blethyn. Books are available from the South Central Library System in print, large print, downloadable epub. New members are welcome. 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 meet at 10:00 a.m. at Little Red Preschool on Wednesday, November 9th. If you have a short book to read, please bring it. For additional information contact Patty at 225-4663. Early Stage Memory Loss Group We have a group for those with Early Stages of memory loss. They meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet on Wednesday, November 2nd and Wednesday, November 16th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Middleton Senior Center. This group is open to all ages. The 90-minute sessions will include individual and group brain games, music, gentle exercise and time for socialization. For information and to register contact Kathy Lauer, at 831-2373. This program is in partnership with St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and the West Madison Senior Coalition. Women Embracing Change Group This group of women meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. This women only group meets to discuss the changes we go through as we age. Pat Ball facilitates on topics that include, physical, emotional and changes as well as a variety of other issues. Please join us on Wednesday, November 9th, at 10:30 a.m. and on Wednesday, November 23rd, at 10:30 a.m. Euchre Join us for Euchre on Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join. Writing Group The Middleton Senior Center has a thriving group of writers that meets on the second Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet on Wednesday, November 9th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Middleton Library. This is a group of creative seniors that write about a variety of topics in a variety of writing styles. Each month a different member decides on the topics and styles of writing. Participants bring their homework to share with the class. Choose one of the following to write about 1. Your most memorable fall foliage tour or vacation. 2. A political topic, national, state or local. 3. Making home made ice cream, picking apples, pumpkins or other fall harvest topics. New members are always welcome. Please Don’t Distract The Dog One of our participants has a new Seeing Eye Dog. Please be respectful of this working dog. Do not touch, call or feed him while he is working. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 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. Breakfast and planning will be on Wednesday, November 2nd, at 9:15 a.m. at Hy-Vee, 675 S Whitney Way. Then on Thursday, November 10th, at 11:15 a.m. meet at the Middleton Senior Center to carpool to the Nitty Gritty, 1021 N. Gammon Road, for lunch at 11:30 a.m. TOPS Meetings The Middleton Senior Center now has a TOPS program. They meet on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Taking Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) is a weight loss program based on members helping and supporting each other. It focuses on making small, steady lifestyle changes that provide lasting weight loss and better health. Yearly membership is $32.00. They meet once a week for a short business meeting, a weigh-in and a topic of discussion. Meetings are one hour. At no time are individual weights ever discussed during the meeting. You may sign up by calling at 831-2373, or simply show up. 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. Reminiscing Group The Reminiscing Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10:00 a.m. They will meet on Thursday, November 3rd and Thursday, November 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. However, there will be no appointments in November. Dave will return at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 8th and Thursday, December 22nd. Books R Us Books R Us meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. This month they will meet on Thursday, November 17th, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote First published in 1956, this much sought-after autobiographical recollection of Truman Capote’s rural Alabama boyhood has become a modern- day classic. Seven-year-old Buddy inaugurates the Christmas season by crying out to his cousin, Miss Sook Falk: “It’s fruitcake weather!” Thus begins an unforgettable portrait of an odd but enduring friendship between two innocent souls--one young and one old--and the memories they share of beloved holiday rituals. Note this meeting is one week earlier than usual, due to Thanksgiving falling on the 4th Thursday. The November meeting will be held in the lower level Four Seasons suite of the Senior Center. 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, November 10th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Nimble Fingers Special thank you to Al Stoppleworth, who donated two beautiful quilt racks to the Middleton Senior Center for Nimble Fingers to display their quilts. In addition, the group made almost 800 items for donation to 12 local organizations thus far in 2016. If you like to sew, crochet or knit and would like to be a part of this charitable group, please join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 12:30 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 Energy Assistance Do you need help with energy bills? A representative from Energy Services will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Friday, November 18th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Appointments are necessary. You may schedule your appointment by calling Energy Assistance directly at 267-8601. Rummikub 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. New members welcome. Paper Crafting with Judy Join us on Monday, November 14th, at 1:00 p.m. for a fun afternoon of card-making and paper crafting. Let your creative side shine through with the use of embellishments and pretty papers. All supplies are furnished as well as envelopes and inserts for four cards. Glue sticks are provided for this class, but feel free to bring your own double sided adhesive. Cost is $10.00 and space is limited. Call 831-2373 to make your reservation today. Video Lecture The Vikings Join us on Friday mornings at 10:15 a.m. November 4th - March 24th (18 weeks). As explorers and traders, the Vikings played a decisive role in the formation of Latin Christendom, and particularly of Western Europe. In this course, you will study the Vikings not only as warriors, but also in other roles for which they were equally extraordinary: merchants, artists, kings, raiders, seafarers, shipbuilders, and creators of a remarkable literature of and sagas. The cost for the class is $5.00 per person. If you would like the transcript book and class, the cost is $20.00. Contact the Senior Center at 831-2373, to sign-up. Advanced registration is required. Strength & Flexibility Classes Strength & Flexibility is a movement class that includes some work on yoga mats and other exercise elements. It utilizes Tai Chi and Qi Gong principles, and can be tailored to individual levels. All fitness levels are encouraged to join. Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. November 2nd - December 14th (6 weeks) And/Or Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. November 4th - December 16th (6 weeks) The cost is $45.00 for one class or $75.00 for both. Contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Medicare Part D is the federal prescription drug benefit for Medicare beneficiaries. It is IMPORTANT that everyone reviews their policy each year - as changes are made to each plan each year. All Medicare beneficiaries have the option to make enrollment changes in their prescription drug plans from October 15th – December 7th, 2016. You may set up an individual appointment with a Middleton Senior Center volunteer to assist you in making your decision. Appointment times vary, call 831-2373 to schedule. Please make an appointment no walk-ins. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! Jim & Angie Lundgren Andrea Rouch Ann Peckham Thomas & Darlene Ruedi ������Donation John & Sandra Carlson �����������Donation Florence Snider Florence Kaider Carol Kaider Florence Kaider ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 6 Craft Fair The Middleton Senior Center is hosting a Craft Fair on Friday, November 4th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 5th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Senior craft vendors will be selling a variety of handmade items - photograph note cards, tote bags, and knitted, sewn and crocheted items. 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. Thanksgiving Dinner & Entertainment Join us for a Thanksgiving dinner and musical entertainment on Friday, November 18th. A traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. Roasted turkey with mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans with almonds, fresh fruit cup, whole wheat dinner roll with butter. Pumpkin pie for dessert. “Harmonica Hour” will entertainment following lunch at approximately, 12:30 p.m. with an old radio show feel to it they will sing songs and share stories from Americana folk, blues, old country music. Sign up by calling 831-2373 and make your reservation by noon on Thursday, November 17th. Miss Wisconsin USA Appearance Sandy Witte’s granddaughter, Skylar Witte, was recently crowned Miss Wisconsin USA. She will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Tuesday, December 20th at 1:00 p.m. to talk about the path to becoming Miss Wisconsin USA and where her title will take her. Join us for lunch at 11:30 a.m. that day and stay to hear her speak. Volunteer Wanted Snow Shovelers for Seniors in the Middleton area. If interested, give Sandy Witte a call at 831-2373. Holiday Dinner and Musical Program We will have our Christmas/Holiday meal and program on Friday, December 16th. The Dalton gang will perform after the meal. They are a smaller part of Ladies Must Swing musical group. Watch the December newsletter for details. Getting to Know Medicare Whether you’re new to Medicare or have had it for years, most people have questions. Come join us and learn the details of Medicare. There are always changes happening, so bring your questions and have them answered by licensed professionals. Monday, November 7th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Middleton Public Library - Archer Room Madison College Classes Madison College offers classes at the Middleton Senior Center. A minimum of 10 students is required for classes to be active. 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+ The Zen of Kumihimo 2 Tuesdays November 15th - December 6th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class #34038 Estimated Senior Cost is $66.90 Introduction to Wine Wednesday, November 30th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class #33641 Estimated Senior Cost is $38.90 A Taste of Chocolate Monday, December 12th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class #33589 Estimated Senior Cost is $38.90 ---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