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october Menu page 2 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 october Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 8 October Programs & Events page 9 upcoming events page 10 donations page 11 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 October 2013 Flu Vaccination Clinic The Middleton Senior Center’s Flu Vaccination Clinic is on Tuesday, October 1st, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Please remember to bring your Medicare Card (it is red, white and blue) or your Medicaid Card (black and white) If you do not have these benefits the cost of the vaccination is $30.00. Free Health Fair Health Care professionals will be on site for blood pressure screening, medication evaluations, hearing aid battery checks, home safety and fall risk assessment, vaccination information, stress level evaluations and management and postural assessments. All at no cost to you. Come for your flu vaccination and go home with a lot more information. Grief and the Holidays Facing the holidays can be a lonely and difficult time. While others celebrate, we may be mourning and longing for that one who is no longer here. This presentation offers help to anyone grieving dur- ing the holiday season to learn coping skills to assist them through the season and ideas for creating holi- day rituals to remember loved ones in a special way. Jennifer Tiedeman, from Agrace Hospice, will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Tuesday, October 15th, at 1:00 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 3 October 1 Tuesday on a Bun 2 Wednesday ala King 3 Thursday and Cheese Omelet 4 Friday Spaghetti 7 Monday Tot Casserole 8 Tuesday Roast w/ Gravy 9 Wednesday Sausage 10 Thursday 11 Friday Barley Soup w/ Turkey Sandwich 14 Monday on a Bun 15 Tuesday Tetrazzini 16 Wednesday Casserole 17 Thursday Fish on a Bun 18 Friday Ribs on the Bone 21 Monday & Meatballs 22 Tuesday Turkey Ham 23 Wednesday Stew 24 Thursday Cheese Soup w/ Chicken Salad Sandwich 25 Friday Steak w/ Gravy 28 Monday Ravioli 29 Tuesday Turkey w/ Gravy 30 Wednesday Burger on a Bun 31 Thursday Beef w/ Gravy Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Please remember to make your lunch reservation by noon the day before you wish to attend lunch by calling 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 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 3 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 $6.15. 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. October 1st Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, cheese and assorted fresh vegetables. Your choice of dressing. October 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. October 15th Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef or chicken), cheese, tomato, onions, tostado chips. Salsa and sour cream on the side. October 22nd Garden Salad Mixed greens with veggies, cheese, egg, celery, broccoli, shredded carrots, mushrooms, peas and green onion. Choice of salad dressing. October 29th Spinach Salad Spinach, mushrooms, purple onion, egg, grape to- matoes, sunflower seeds. Choice of 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. 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. 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. Tomtato Contest Winners Largest Single Tomato : Virginia and Adian O’Connor 3 Largest Combined: Lucille Taylor 3 Most Uniform: Maria Barragan Most Unusual: Mary Grafton October Birthdays We will celebrate your birthday on the first Wednesday of the month at our meal site. October birthdays will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 2nd. Make your reservation by noon on Tuesday, October 1st. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 3 Blood Pressure Screening Blood Pressure Screening will be available as part of the Health Fair on Tuesday, October 1st, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. You may stop in during that time to have your blood pressure screened. 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 Monday mornings. Fran Jeatran continues to share 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 board 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. Newsletter Assembly The November newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, October 22nd, at 8:30 a.m. for bulk mailing. We have some changes and could use a few more people to help us. Please consider joining us! Sing–Along Join us on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. for a Sing-Along with friends. The sing- along will only be on the Tuesday, October 1st and on Tuesday, October 15th, at 10:00 a.m. No auditions are required and 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 Tuesday, October 8th and Thursday, October 10th, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Make your appointment by calling 831-2373. BINGO Join us on the last Tuesday of each month for BINGO. This month it will be on Tuesday, October 29th, at 1:00 p.m. Join us for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. Please make your lunch reservation by noon on Monday, October 28th. Essential Tremor Support Group The Essential Tremor Support group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. They will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 9th. For more information contact Kathy Muirhead, at [EMAIL REDACTED] or 824-9130. Hats and Tales Resumes Hats and Tales will be meeting on Wednesday, October 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center to discuss books to be read at Little Red Preschool on Wednesday, October 9th, at 10:00 am. Halloween books will be read this month. Anyone who enjoys reading to children are welcome. Sober Today Group Meets 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 3 Reminiscing Group The Reminiscing Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10:00 a.m. This month they will only meet on Thursday, October 3rd and Thursday, October 17th, at 10:00 a.m. Gadget Guru If you need help with a digital camera, cell phone, iPod, or e-Reader we have a volunteer who can help you on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. A volunteer will be here on Thursday, October 10th and Thursday, October 24th. Bring any items that you may need some assistance to learn how to use. No appointment is necessary, you may just show up. Men’s Group Presentations The Men’s group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. On Thursday, October 3rd, Dennis Lemke, from University Coin and Jewelry will speak about coin collecting. We encourage you to bring in items to show. Then on Thursday, October 17th, Roger Hollingstad will speak about Camp McCoy. Both presentations begin at 9:30 a.m. New members are always welcome. For additional information call 831-2373. 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, October 10th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Writing Group The Writing Group will meet on Wednesday, October 9th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Middleton Library. This month’s assignment is to describe an event when you were very nervous, an experience that comes to mind when you hear the word “green” or describe your strangest interview. New members are always welcome. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group will meet on Thurs- day, October 10th, at 10:00 a.m. If you are ex- periencing vision issues, consider attending this group. New members are always welcome. Middleton Jazz Every Thursday Middleton Jazz now plays every Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Middleton Senior Center. New and experienced musicians, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Mystery Book Club On Wednesday, October 2nd, at 10:00 a.m. the Mystery Book Club will read Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver. A paralyzed New York detective is talked out of committing suicide to hunt for a cab driver who tortures and kills. The detective, Lincoln Rhyme, can only move his head so he is paired with police beauty Amelia Sachs. Together they go after the killer who tantalizes police with clues to his next murder. November selection is Vanish by Tess Gerritsen. A blessed event becomes a nightmare for pregnant ho- micide detective Jane Rizzoli when she finds herself on the wrong side of a hostage crisis. An apparent suicide victim, a nameless woman, opens her eyes as the medical examiner unzips the body bag. The woman is rushed to the hospital, where with shock- ingly precision, she murders a security guard and seizes hostages . . . one of them a pregnant patient, Jane Rizzoli. Both books are available from the South Central Li- brary System in print, large print, downloadable epub and Spanish. October Movie “The Big Wedding” Join us on Friday, October 11th, at 12:30 p.m. to watch “The Big Wedding”. A divorced couple fakes being married as their family unites for a wedding. Starring Robert DeNiro, Diane Keaton, Katherine Heigl, Amanda Seyfriend, Susan Sarandon and Robin Williams. ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday o c t o b e r 2 0 1 3 7 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 9:30 Stepping On • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 e-Reader Appointments • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards 14 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 9:30 Stepping On • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 e-Reader Appointments • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 Open Cards 8 Day Trip to Coloma • 9:00 Woods Lab • 9:00 Mending • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 12:30 Vision Screening • 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 “Grief and the Holidays” 2 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Hats and Tales • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 9 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Essential Tremor Support • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 16 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:00 Energy Assistance Appointments • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 3 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 9:30 Men’s Group • 10:00 Reminiscing • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 10 • 9:00 Mending • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Gadget Guru • 10:00 Low Vision Support • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Caregiver Support Group • 1:00 Open Cards 17 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 9:30 Men’s Group • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:00 Winter Bird Feeding • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 4 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 “Diet, Movement & Thought” Presentation 11 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 e-Reader Appointments • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “The Big Wedding” 18 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 e-Reader Appointments • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 19 Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Car Weatherization at Middleton Ford October 2013 1 9:00 - 2:00 Flu Shot Clinic & Health Fair • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday o c t o b e r 2 0 1 3 21 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 9:30 Stepping On • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 Open Cards • 5:00 Commission on Aging 28 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 9:30 Stepping On • 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 • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 29 • 9:00 Woods Lab • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 23 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon Meeting • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 30 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon Meeting • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 24 • 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 31 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 25 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 1 Medicare Part D Appointments • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle October 2013 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 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 3 Madison College Classes Middleton Senior Center and 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 Cupcakes Wednesday November 6th 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Class # 36212 Estimated Senior Cost is $26.02 Cake Decorating Monday November 11th 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Class # 33542 Estimated Senior Cost is $26.02 Facebook: Connect with Friends Tuesday & Thursday November 12th & November 14th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class # 33632 Estimated Senior Cost is $26.54 Cooking: Knife Skills and Safety Thursday November 14th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Class # 35002 Estimated Senior Cost is $17.51 Nimble Fingers The Nimble Fingers group meets every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. They hold “meetings” on the first and third Thursdays of each month and workshops on the remaining Thursdays. New members are welcome. Books R Us Books R Us will meet on Thursday, October 24th, at 10:00 a.m. when they will discuss Dinner with the Smileys: One Military Family, One Year of Heroes, and Lessons for a Lifetime by Sarah Smiley. The uplifting true story of a wife and mother’s yearlong experience inviting one new guest (from senators to school teachers, artists to professional athletes) to dinner for each week that her husband was deployed overseas. But Dinner with the Smileys isn’t really about dinner. Nor is it about the military. It’s about 250 strangers who came together to help raise three boys (one on the cusp of adolescence) in the absence of their father. It’s a love story about marriage, motherhood, and the power of community. Winning in the Second-Half: Planning for Long Term Care The Middleton Senior Center and Middleton Public Library are offering a free presentation to discuss how to plan for long-term care and maintain financial security on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. at the Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Avenue. Presenters are Shannon Anderseon, a Certified Financial Planner and Anne Janius, a Long Term Care Planning Specialist and Registered Nurse. Contact 827-7403 for information. Middleton Performing Arts Center A representative from the Friends of the Middle- ton Performing Arts Center will be at the Health Fair on Tuesday, October 1st, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to share information about the upcoming season. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 3 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Medicare Part D is the federal prescription drug ben- efit for Medicare beneficiaries. It is IMPORTANT that everyone reviews their policy each year - as changes are made to each plan each year. All Medi- care beneficiaries have the option to make enroll- ment changes in their prescription drug plans from October 14th – December 7th, 2013. You may set up an individual appointment with a Middleton Senior Center volunteer to assist you in making your decision. Appointments with a volun- teer are available a variety of times each week. You must make an appointment no walk-ins please. To schedule an appointment call 831-2373. Diet, Movement and Thought Join Laura Konopacki, a Chiropractor and interna- tional speaker to learn the 3 secrets to outrageous health. She will present on Friday, October 4th, at 12:30 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for the program. Please make your lunch reser- vation by noon on Thursday, October 3rd. Vision Screening A representative from Sam’s Club Optical depart- ment will be offering free vision screenings on Tues- day, October 8th from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The vision screenings will let you know if you need glasses, or a change in your current lenses. They will also be able to do minor repairs to glasses (such as adjusting screws or nose pads). This service is free of charge and you do not need to be a member of Sam’s Club to attend this program or to use their Optical department. 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 Wednesday, October 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. Winter Bird Feeding On cold winter days, birds are a delight to see outside the window. Learn which birds you can at- tract in a Wisconsin winter and get tips for winter bird feeding! Join us on Thursday, October 17th, at 10:00 a.m. to hear Pat Ready from Wild Birds Unlimited, see sample feeders and learn why they work so well. Car Weatherization The Middleton Police Department, Middleton Ford and the Middleton Senior Center invite you to the annual Car Weatherization Day at Middleton Ford on Saturday, October 19th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Reservations are required; call the Senior Center 831-2373, to schedule an appointment. Free Personalized eBook & eReader Training Learn How to Download Free eBooks Did you know that the public library offers free downloadable eBooks? Learn to use the library’s free eBook service, Wisconsin’s Digital Library, at a personalized eBook training. The free sessions at the Middleton Senior Center are available for all levels of eReader users. Appointments will be on Monday afternoons, October 7th and October 14th; or Fridays, mornings, October 11th or October 18th. You may make your appointment 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). 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--- 10 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 3 Strength & Flexibility Classes Strength & Flexibility will continue through the fall. This class 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 6th - December 11th And/Or Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. November 8th - December 20th These are 6-week classes, and the cost is $45.00 for one class or $80.00 for both. Sign up by calling the Middleton Senior Center at 831-2373. All fitness levels are encouraged to join. 55 Alive Driving Class AARP and the Middleton Senior Center are offering the 55 Alive Driving Class in November. The class will be on Wednesday, November 6th, 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The cost is $12.00 for AARP members, and $14.00 for non-members. You may re- ceive a savings on your car insurance by completing this class. Sign up now by calling the Senior Center at 831-2373. Travel Show - America’s Heritage Join us on Tuesday, November 12th, at 10:00 a.m. for a travel show about this September 2014 trip to Washington D.C, Willamsburg and New York City. Highlights include a tour of Mount Vernon, a full day in Colonial Williamsburg, a scenic drive through Shenandoah National Park and 2 nights in New York City. Come to the travel show for additional details and travel specials. Badger Honor Flight Join us on Friday, November 15th, at 1:00 p.m. for a program about the Badger Honor Flight. Steve Bartlett will present about this amazing program as part of our Veteran’s Day and Thanksgiving Day program. The traditional thanksgiving meal will be served at 11:30 a.m. Steve will speak following lunch. Everyone is encouraged to attend, if you served in the military or just would like to say Thank You. Space is limited for both lunch and the presentation. Please make your reservation by calling 831-2373, noon on Thursday, November 14th. Maintaining Brain Health Join us on Tuesday, November 19th, at 1:00 p.m. for a presentation about tips for staying sharp at any age. A representative from the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance will be at the Middleton Senior Center for this program to learn about how your brain works and the latest tips on improving brain health, whether you are 16, 60 or 96. This will feature brain basics as well as scientifically-rooted nutritional and lifestyle advance, fun brain teasers and materials to take home for further exploration. Join us for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for the pro- gram. Please make your lunch reservation by noon on Monday, November 18th. Craft Vendors Wanted There are just a few spots left for senior vendors who would like to sell their handmade craft items at our Annual Craft Fair on Friday, November 8th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The cost for a table is $10.00. Space is limited. Contact Laura at 831-2373, for more information. Retro Swing Band Performs Holiday Musical Program The Middleton Senior Center will host the Retro Swing Band on Monday, December 16th at 1:00 p.m. This popular band performs once a year at the Middleton Senior Center - stop by and enjoy an afternoon of music. All afternoon activities are cancelled for that day. Flu Vaccination Clinic and Craft Fair Friday, November 8th Flu Vaccinations: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Craft Fair: 9:00 a.m. - 2: 00 p.m. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 o c t o b e r 2 0 1 3 A Fireside Christmas Let’s enjoy a lovely motor coach trip to the Fireside Dinner Theater on Thursday, December 19th. We will open our afternoon starting with a deli- cious dinner. Relax after dinner and enjoy A Fireside Christmas. For almost 20 years the Fireside has presented a truly beautiful and original musical revue in celebration of the Holidays. Each year this popular show is always gorgeous, always entertaining and al- ways filled with love. Cost per person is $90. 00. This trip will fill quickly; call (608) 831-2373 to reserve your seat. Additional details to follow. Thank You Very Much Volunteers for all you do! The Volunteer Appreciation Event featured music by Elvis and Patsy Cline Impersonators. Elvis shared his pink scarves and kisses with a few ladies during the performance. Special thanks to Sharon Braem and Carol Peckham for sparking the Elvis theme. Thanks to All! Jill, Laura, Kathy, Jill, Susie, Ted, Sandy and Pat Middleton Senior Center Staff Wanted: Volunteers Environmental Cleaning Specialist Help clean medical equipment that comes in to our loan closet. Needed for one hour a week. All clean- ing supplies furnished. You pick the day and time you are available. See Sandy Witte, Volunteer Coordina- tor, if you are interested. Entertainment Specialist Looking for someone to show the movie the sec- ond Friday of each month. Optional job duties: Pop popcorn before the movie. Will train on the opera- tion of the DVD player. See Sandy Witte, Volunteer Coordinator, if you are interested. Spur of the Moment Volunteer Looking for people who would be available at the spur of the moment for activities that come up at the last minute. If you are adventurous and are excited when spur of the moment activities occur - sign up on the list for a possible call to help us out. See Sandy Witte, Volunteer Coordinator, if you are inter- ested. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! Habib Amin Ann Peckham Sharon Bernhard Trip Policy Information You may hold a reservation for a trip by calling the Middleton Senior Center. However, your reservation is not confirmed until full payment is received. We encourage you to pay for your trip as soon as possible to save your reservation. In addition, if you cancel your reservation, we will work with you to try to find a replacement. Sometimes we have a waiting list. However, this is not always the case. In that scenario, you are responsible to either find your own replacement or lose your payment. ---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