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april Menu page 2 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 april Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 8 april Programs & Events page 9 donations page 9 upcoming events page 10 - 11 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 April 2014 Social Seniors The Middleton Senior Center is putting together a group of people who are interested in social activities; bowling, movies, dinner, cultural out- ings the options are endless. You may be single or married, guy or gal, 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. Making the Agrace Hospice Choice Join us on Tuesday, April 15th, at 1:00 p.m. for a program explaining palliative and hospice services. Jennifer Tiedeman, with Agrace, will answer your ques- tions; For example, What help is available to people with serious or life-limiting illnesses? Who is eligible for palliative care or hospice services? Can Agrace care for me at home? Who pays for the services? Can I still be active while receiving care? Come for lunch and stay for this valuable program. Please make your lunch reservation by noon on Monday, April 14th. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 A p r i l 2 0 1 4 April 1 Tuesday on a Bun 2 Wednesday a La King 3 Thursday Steak 4 Friday Cod 7 Monday Tot Casserole 8 Tuesday Roast w/ Gravy 9 Wednesday Sausage 10 Thursday Barley Soup w/ Turkey Sandwich 11 Friday Chicken 14 Monday Tetrazzini 15 Tuesday Roast w/ Gravy 16 Wednesday & Cheese Omelet 17 Thursday Chicken 18 Friday Fish on a Bun 21 Monday & Meatballs 22 Tuesday Stew 23 Wednesday Turkey Ham 24 Thursday Cheese Soup w/ Tuna Salad Sandwich 25 Friday Chicken Salad 28 Monday Steak 29 Tuesday Tortellini w/ Marinara Sauce 30 Wednesday Turkey w/ Gravy 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 a p r i l 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. April 1st Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, cheese and assorted fresh vegetables. Your choice of dressing. April 8th Crunchy Chicken Salad Mixed salad with egg slices, diced chicken, celery, mayonnaise, water chestnuts, pickle relish pimientos and pecans. Mayonnaise dressing is on salad. April 15th Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef or chicken), cheese, tomato, on- ions, tostado chips. Salsa and sour cream on the side. April 22nd Garden Salad Mixed salad, fresh vegetables, cheese, egg, celery, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, peas, green onions. Your choice of dressing. April 29th Spinach Salad Spinach, mushrooms, purple onion, egg, grape to- matoes and sunflower seeds. Your 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, April 1st, at 12:30 p.m. No reservations neces- sary, just stop by. 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 A p r i l 2 0 1 4 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 each 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 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, April 1st and on Tuesday, April 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 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 allowed to bring two items per appointment. The next mending days are and Tuesday, April 8th and Thursday, April 10th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Make your appointment by calling 831-2373. Newsletter Assembly The May newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, April 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 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, April 29th, 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, April 28th. Hats and Tales Hats and Tales will be meet on Wednesday, April 9th, at 10:00 a.m. at Little Red Preschool. Please bring a short children’s book to read to the students. Contact Pat Johnson at 836-1611, with any questions. Essential Tremor Support Group Resumes The Essential Tremor Support group will resume meeting on Wednesday, April 9th, at 10:30 a.m. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Join us on Wednesday, April 16th, at 10:30 a.m. to learn about Fall Prevention and Awareness. This is a very important topic. Come and learn some very easy tips to make your world a little safer. 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 a p r i l 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, April 10th and Thursday, April 24th, 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, April 10th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listen- ers, are welcome to join. 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 various community organizations. Please consider sharing your talent and join this group. If you have questions, please call the Senior Center at 831-2373. 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. 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, April 9th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Middleton Library. This month’s topic is to write about what you think of television. Good or bad and why? What is your opinion of Janet Yellen replacing Ben Bernacke as Chair of Federal Reserve? or what is your opinion of mindfulness and/or mediatitation? New members are always welcome to join this group. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group will meet on Thursday, April 10th, 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, April 3rd and Thursday, April 17th, at 10:00 a.m. April Movie “Captain Philips” Join us on Friday, April 11th, at 12:30 p.m. to watch, “Captain Phillips”. The true story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates of the US-flagged MV Maersk Alabama, the first American cargo ship to be hijacked in two hundred years. Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherine Keener, Barkhad Abdi, Michael Chernus and David Warshofsky. PG-13 134 minutes Coffee Fund Thank you for your monetary donations to 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 A p r i l 2 0 1 4 7 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards 14 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports 8 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 9:00 Mending • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 15 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning “Making the Agrace Hospice Choice” 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 9 Day Trip to Milwaukee • 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 16 • 9:00 - Noon Energy Assistance Appointments • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 EMS Program • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead • 1:00 Travel Preview Show 3 • 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 Social Seniors Meeting 10 • 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 17 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:30 Egg Decorating Contest • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 4 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 11 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 e-Reader Appointments • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “Captain Phillips” 18 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle April 2014 1 • 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 a p r i l 2 0 1 4 21 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 Open Cards • 5:00 Commission on Aging 28 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards 22 • 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 29 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 23 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead • 1:00 Accreditation Informational Meeting 30 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:00 AARP Smart Driver Class • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 24 • 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. Volunteer Meetings • 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 1 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 25 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:00 Pneumonia Vaccinations • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 2 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle April 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 A p r i l 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+ Baking: Cake from Scratch Thursday April 3rd 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 64755 Estimated Senior Cost is $30.02 eBay Workshop Friday April 4th 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Class # 67953 Estimated Senior Cost is $19.00 Cake Decorating Workshop Thursday April 17th 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 64703 Estimated Senior Cost is $26.02 Internet: Travel Plans Tuesday & Thursday April 22nd & April 24th 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Class # 64656 Estimated Senior Cost is $19.02 Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, April 2nd, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss Murder at the Vicarage, by Agatha Christie. Agatha Christie, the acknowledged mistress of suspense— creator of indomitable sleuth Miss Marple, meticu- lous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot, and so many other unforgettable characters—brings her entire oeuvre of ingenious whodunits, locked room myster- ies, and perplexing puzzles to Harper Paperbacks. The Murder at the Vicarage was Christie’s very first mystery to feature her most popular investigator—as a dead body in a clergyman’s study proves to Miss Marple that no place, holy or otherwise, is a sanctu- ary from homicide. The book for Wednesday, May 5th, will be Who’s Body, by Dorothy L Sayers. If we read Agatha Christie, then we must read Dorothy Sayers. Books R Us Book R Us will meet on Thursday, April 24th, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the book The Poisonwood Bible, by Barbara Kingsolver. The Poisonwood Bible, is a story told by the wife and four daughters of Nathan Price, a fierce, evangelical Baptist who takes his family and mission to the Belgian Congo in 1959. They carry with them everything they believe they will need from home, but soon find that all of it—from garden seeds to Scripture—is calamitously transformed on African soil. What follows is a suspenseful epic of one family’s tragic undoing and remarkable reconstruc- tion over the course of three decades in postcolonial Africa. 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 mornings, April 11th or May 9th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 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). ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 A p r i l 2 0 1 4 Accreditation Information Meeting The Middleton Senior Center has begun to review of all areas of operation in order to be re-accredited. The National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) and Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers (WASC) will offer this self-evaluation and peer review. Mid- dleton 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 Wednesday, April 23rd, at 1:00 p.m to meet with Jill Kranz, Director, to learn more about the process and what it means for our Senior Center. Energy Assistance Do you need help with energy bills? A representa- tive from Energy Services will be at the Middleton Senior Center, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Wednes- day, April 16th. Appointments are necessary. You may schedule your appointment by calling Energy As- sistance directly at 267-8601. For additional informa- tion contact a Case Manager at the Senior Center. 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 drop in on April 25th. 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. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! George Roche – Loan closet Joyce McComish – Taxes M/M Alan Hamstra – Taxes Arlene Wolowicz – Taxes Jean Digney – Taxes M/M Ralph Schulenberg ����������Donation – Taxes Grace Potts – Taxes Joan Turner – Taxes Mary Jane Hale – Taxes Phylis Johnson – Taxes Leigh Luedtke – Taxes M/M Dan Googins – Taxes Helen Drobniak – Taxes Marilyn Lokken – Taxes Mary Heun – Taxes Catherine Slamar – Taxes 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 Ro- mans. In our increasingly globalized world, the need for cross-cultural 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 a resource guide. Space is limited for this class. Please re- member you are not confirmed in the class until your payment is received. Advanced registration is required. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 a p r i l 2 0 1 4 Milwaukee Museum of Art Day Trip Join us for a day trip to the Milwaukee Museum 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 transporta- tion. Departing 8:45 a.m. from Middleton, returning approximately 4:00 p.m. Space is limited, make your reservation today by calling 831-2373. 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. Portraits for Seniors at the Senior Center The Middleton High School Photography Club will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Thursday, May 8th, to take your senior portrait. The cost is free, and you can return on Thursday, May 15th, to view your proofs and order your pictures online. Students will show you how to order them. You can order as many, or as few as you like. Make your reservation by calling 831-2373, to reserve your time on Thursday, May 8th, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. by calling 831-2373. 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 base line. Seats are limited, make your reservation by calling 831- 2373. Feel free to bring your family. Share Your Stories About Nature We are looking for seniors to be interviewed by 4th grade students about Conservation and Nature. The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy and the students will be at the Senior Center on Tuesday, May 6th, at 1:00 p.m. to interview seniors about their love of nature, outdoor life exeriences, the importance of conservation based upon the se- niors life experiences with nature and changes in the natural environment over time. If you are interested contact 831-2373, to be a part of this fun, interesting and important event. 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 Travel 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 A travel show about the Mayflower destinations will be on Wednesday, April 16th, at 1:00 p.m. How to Pack a Suitcase Demonstration Join us on Tuesday, May 20th, at 1:00 p.m. for a demonstration on “How to Pack a Suitcase” by Kim Hoffman, of Mayflower Tours. For brochures and more information on these trips contact Laura at 831-2373. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 A p r i l 2 0 1 4 Egg Decorating Contest We are hosting an Egg Decorating Contest on Thursday, April 17th, at 10:30 a.m. Decorate a hard boiled egg with any type of embellishments, bring it to the Senior Center for the contest and you could win a prize. Rules: 1. One entry per person is allowed. 2. Entries must be from an individual and not a joint effort. 3. Only large, hard-boiled chicken eggs may be entered. 4. Decorate your egg with any artistic medium. 5. Awards given for Best Overall Design, Most Original Design, Most Colorful Egg and Funniest Design. 6. Decision of the winning eggs will be made by the judge(s) and will be final. Honoring YOU Project “Honoring Our Seniors” is underway. We are putting together a published collection of mini biographies of our seniors. We are looking for seniors to interview. This infor- mation will be written in the form of a short story. You will have editing and final approval about all content. We want to hear your life stories. • How did you end up living in Middleton? • What did you do for a living? • How many siblings did you have? • Did you live in the city or on a farm? • Were you a veteran? • What are your favorite things? • What adventures have you been on? Our journalist will write the wonderful adventures you have experienced and put the information into a one page story for you. Contact Sandy at 831-2373 for more information. Volunteers Needed Driver Escorts Volunteers are needed to provide rides to seniors for medical appointments. Schedules for driving are flexible 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, please contact Sandy 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 disposi- tion is a must. Immediate opening needed for Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please contact Sandy Witte at 831-2373. Translators Needed We are putting together a resource list of people who speak different languages. We have many people that come to the Senior Center and would like to be matched with someone who can speak their lan- guage. If you would like to be put on the resource list, contact Sandy at 831-2373. 2014 Annual Volunteer Meeting The Annual Volunteer Meeting for all Volunteers will be on Thursday, April 24th from 8:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served 8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. The meeting will include refreshments, guest speakers, and drawings for prizes. Please call the Senior Center at 831-2373 to sign up for the Annual Meeting.You must be present to win. Come join your fellow volunteers for coffee and great con- versation. Call Sandy Witte if you have questions at 831-2373. Art Show and Sale BLOOM Art Show and Sale will take place on Friday, April 4th - Sunday, April 6th, at Hubbard Art Center. A great opportunity to purchase original and local art for your home, office or as unique gifts! ---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