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Feruary Menus page 2-3 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 FEBRUARY Calendar page 6-7 fEBRUARY Programs & Events page 9-10 upcoming events page 10-11 DONATIONS page 10 madison college Classes page 11 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 February 2017 Musical Performance The Retro Swing Band will make their annual performance at the Middleton Senior Center, on Monday, February 27th, at 1:00 p.m. They are an 18 piece ensemble who promote themselves as “vintage music played by vintage musicians”. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for the program. Make your reservation for lunch by noon on Friday, February 24th. All afternoon cards are cancelled on Monday, February 27th. Aging Well Agrace Hospice will present “Aging Well”, at the Middleton Senior Center on Tuesday, February 21st, at 1:00 p.m. In this presentation you will learn the things that those who have aged well have in common. The good news is, each item is achievable and can make a big impact on the individual and those who are close to them. Join us to find out how to age well and how to implement the shared characteristics into your daily life. Reservations are not necessary, but appreciated, at 831-2373. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 f e b r U A R Y 2 0 1 7 febrUARY 1 Wednesday Cheese Sandwich 2 Thursday Pork on a Bun 3 Friday & Dumplings 6 Monday Pasta w/ Meat Sauce 7 Tuesday Barley Soup w/ Turkey & Cheese Croissant 8 Wednesday Baked Fish 9 Thursday Stew 10 Friday Ribs 13 Monday Joe on a Bun 14 Tuesday Cordon Blue 15 Wednesday 16 Thursday Cutlet w/ Gravy 17 Friday Gumbo 20 Monday Alfredo Over Fettuccine Noodles 21 Tuesday Burger on a Bun 22 Wednesday Steak w/ Onions 23 Thursday Ham Slice 24 Friday a-King 27 Monday & Meat Sauce 28 Tuesday Lemon Fish 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 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 7 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. February 7th Garden Salad Mixed greens with shredded lettuce, cheese, garbanzo beans, cucumbers, broccoli, diced tomato and peas. Your choice of dressing. February 14th-- Chicken Ranch Salad Mixed greens and lettuce, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, cucumbers, diced tomatoes, peas, purple onion. Served with Ranch Dressing. February 21st Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, cheese, tomato wedges, shredded carrots, radishes, diced cucumbers. Your choice of dressing. February 28th Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef), cheese, diced tomatoes, diced onion, salsa, sour cream and tostado chips. 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. We are looking for a volunteer to assist with scoring and pegging for Cribbage, contact Sandy, at 831-2373, if interested. 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. Piano Entertainment Robert Auerbach entertains us with his talented piano skills on Mondays 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Feel free to come and enjoy his music. 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. Inclement Weather Reminder In the event the Middleton-Cross Plains School District closes schools due to bad weather, the Middleton Senior Center will also be closed. Meals on Wheels will not be delivered nor will meals be served at the Middleton Senior Center. The cancelled meal will be served the next day. All classes, activities and programs are cancelled. Contact the Senior Center regarding rescheduled or make up programs. In addition, the shopping bus will not run on days when the Senior Center is closed due to the weather. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 f e b r U A R Y 2 0 1 7 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. Monday Bridge Bridge on Mondays is now open to anyone who wishes to play. Please do not get seated or begin playing in the Large Activity Room before 12:30 p.m. as our leader would like to clean tables, organize and set up the area during this time. 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. 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. 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, February 7th and Tuesday, February 21st, 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. 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. The cost for the class is $5.00 per month. A new section begins each month and runs for four weeks. Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. Spanish Conversation 10:00 a.m. Grammar, Writing and Reading Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. Spanish Beginners 10:00 a.m. Spanish Immersion For more information call the Senior Center, at 831-2373. New students are welcome. 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 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 7 Mending Service Mending is offered on the second Tuesday of each month. This month it will be on Tuesday, February 14th, both morning and afternoon appointments are available. You are allowed to bring two items per appointment. You must make an appointment by calling 831-2373. 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, February 7th, at 12:30 p.m. Mah Jongg Mah Jongg is played on Tuesday afternoons* at 12:30 p.m. 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 Senior Center on the last Tuesday of the month. 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 March newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, February 21st, 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, February 28th, at 1:00 p.m. Come for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. Euchre Join us for Euchre on Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join. February Movie “The Meddler” Join us on Friday, February 10th, at 12:30 p.m. to watch the movie “The Meddler”. With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie has happily relocated from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be near her daughter Lori, a successful (but still single) screenwriter, and smother her with motherly love. But when the dozens of texts, unexpected visits, and conversations dominated by unsolicited advice force Lori to draw strict personal boundaries, Marnie finds ways to channel her eternal optimism and forceful generosity to change the lives of others as well as her own, and find a new purpose in life. Rated PG 13 1 Hour 40 minutes Romance, Comedy and Drama Starring: Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne and J.K. Simmons Poetry Class for Everyone Exercise your mind and stretch your creative muscles in a poetry class led by writer/poet Marla Maeder. Turn your feelings, memories and observations into free verse, rhyme or haiku, anything goes. The Poetry group is suspended for February, however it will resume meeting weekly on Tuesdays beginning on March 7th, at 10:30 a.m. Contact Laura at 831- 2373, for additional information. 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 f e b r U A R Y 2 0 1 7 6 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 9:30 Journaling Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge 13 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 9:30 Journaling Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:45 Open Bridge 7 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Blood Pressure Check • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 14 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 Mending • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Mending 1 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:15 Social Se- niors @ Hy-Vee • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 10:00 Forget-Me- Nots • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 8 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Hats N Tales • 10:30 Women Embracing Change • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre • 1:00 Writers 15 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Forget-Me- Nots • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 2 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 9 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Gadget Guru • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 16 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 3 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards 10 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 e-Reader Appointments • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “The Meddler” • 12:30 Open Cards 17 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open cards • 1:00 Paper Crafting Class February 2017 ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 7 20 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 9:30 Journaling Class • 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 27 • 9:00 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 9:30 Journaling Class • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping Bus • 11:30 Social Seniors Lunch @ I Love Tacos • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Musical Program - Retro Swing Band 22 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:30 Women Embracing Change • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 1 • 9:00 & 10:00 Spanish Classes • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 10:00 Forget-Me- Nots • 11:30 Lunch • 1:00 Euchre 23 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Gadget Guru • 10:00 Books R Us • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 2 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:30 TOPS Meeting • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Open Cards • 12:30 Nimble Fingers 24 • 9:00 -12:00 Energy Appts • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards 3 • 9:00 Rummikub • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Open Cards February 2017 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. 21 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 & 10:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 10:00 Sing-Along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Mending • 1:00 Life Long Learning - Aging Well 28 • 9:00 Wood Carving Drop-In • 9:00 & 10:00 a.m. Spanish Classes • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping Bus • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO ---PAGE BREAK--- 8 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 7 Mystery Book Club The Mystery Book Club will meet on Wednesday, February 1st, at 10:00 a.m. The book to be discussed will be Bangkok 8, by John Burdette. A thriller with attitude to spare, Bangkok 8 is a sexy, razor-edged, often darkly hilarious novel set in one of the world’s most exotic cities. Witnessed by a throng of gaping spectators, a charismatic Marine sergeant is murdered under a Bangkok bridge inside a bolted-shut Mercedes Benz. Among the witnesses are the only two cops in the city not on the take, but within moments one is murdered and his partner is hell-bent on wreaking revenge. The book for the Wednesday, March 1st, meeting will be Janissary Tree: A Novel, by Jason Goodwin. It is 1836. Europe is modernizing, and the Ottoman Empire must follow suit. But just before the Sultan announces sweeping changes, a wave of murders threatens the fragile balance of power in his court. Who is behind them? Only one intelligence agent can be trusted to find out: Yashim Lastname, a man both brilliant and near-invisible in this world. You see, Yashim is a eunuch. Books are available from the South Central Library System in print, large print, downloadable epub. New members are welcome. 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, February 8th, at 10:30 a.m. and on Wednesday, February 22nd, at 10:30 a.m. Hats and Tales Hats and Tales is a group of volunteers that read to preschool students with the use of hats and other props. Hats and Tales will read at Little Red Preschool on Wednesday, February 8th, at 10:00 a.m. Anyone interested in joining us in reading to the children should contact Patty at 225-4663. Early Stage Memory Loss Group is now Forget-Me-Nots We have a group for those with Early Stages of memory loss, called Forget-Me-Nots. They meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet on Wednesday, February 1st and Wednesday, February 15th, 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. Writing Group The Middleton Senior Center has a distinctive group of writers that meets on the second Wednesday of each month. 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. This month they will meet at the Middleton Senior Center, on Wednesday, February 8th, at 1:00 p.m. New members are always welcome. 1. What do you think is the most important invention of all time? Why? 2. Write about an important discovery you made about yourself. How has that discovery influenced your life. 3. Write about a time when you felt loved or showed love to someone special in your life. Essential Tremor/Dystonia Support Group The Essential Tremor Support group is on hiatus until March. They will resume meeting the second Wednesday of each month. They will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017. Please consider joining us as it as March is National Essential Tremor Awareness month. For more information, e-mail [EMAIL REDACTED]. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 7 Social Seniors Social Seniors is a group that gets together to partake in activities throughout the community. No need for reservations or to sign-up in advance. You may simply show up to one of their events. Wednesday, February 1st, at 9:15 a.m. at Hy-Vee, 675 S. Whitney Way. Breakfast and Planning. Monday, February 27th, at 11:30 a.m. , for lunch at I Love Tacos, 2644 Branch Street. After lunch, they will come to the Middleton Senior Center to listen to the Retro Swing Band at 1:00 p.m. TOPS Meetings Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets at the Middleton Senior Center on Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. 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 831-2373, or simply show up. New members are always welcome. Energy Assistance Do you need help with energy bills? A representative from Energy Services will be at the Middleton Senior Center on Friday, February 24th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Appointments are necessary. You may schedule your appointment by calling Energy Assistance directly at 267-8601. 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. Books R Us Books R Us will meet on Thursday, February 23rd, at 10:00 a.m. This month’s book is Breakfast with Buddha by Roland Merullo. When his sister tricks him into taking her guru on a trip to their childhood home, Otto Ringling, a confirmed skeptic, is not amused. Six days on the road with an enigmatic holy man who answers every question with a riddle is not what he’d planned. From a chocolate factory in Hershey to a bowling alley in South Bend, from a Cubs game at Wrigley field to his family farm near Bismarck, Otto is given the remarkable opportunity to see his world-and more important, his life-through someone else’s eyes. Gradually, skepticism yields to amazement as he realizes that his companion might just be the real thing. Reminiscing Group The Reminiscing Group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 10:00 a.m. They will meet on Thursday, February 2nd and Thursday, February 16th, 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. This month Dave will be here at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 9th and Thursday, February 23rd. 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 Friday, February 17th, 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 included. 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10 f e b u a r y 2 0 1 7 Nimble Fingers Nimble Fingers is a group of ladies that sew, knit and crochet for charity. They meet the first and third Thursdays of the month at 12:30 p.m. The other Thursdays are spent on sewing projects. We have an ongoing craft sale at the Middleton Senior Center. Anyone is welcome to join the group on any Thursday afternoon. eReader Appointments Learn to download free eBooks from the library to your Kindle, iPad, tablet or other device through Wisconsin’s Digital Library, at a personalized eBook training. You may make your appointment for Friday morning, February 10th, by calling 831-2373. You will also need to bring your library card. This program is funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Tax Counseling Limited Appointments Remain The Middleton Senior Center is an AARP sponsored tax site. This service is designed for those with low to moderate income, catering especially to those over age 60. Tax counselors will be available to assist, complete and electronically file your taxes on Mondays and Fridays, through April 10th. Appointments are required, call 831-2373 to schedule yours today. We are unable to assist those who are self-employed with business income that does not meet the requirements for reporting on federal Sch. C-EZ, have rental income that involves depreciation, or are married and file separately. We also reserve the right to defer tax returns that are too complex or time consuming. Remember to bring the following items: • MUST bring Photo Identification • Social Security Card • Copies of last year’s (2015) federal and state tax returns • All W-2 forms if employed in 2016 • SSA-1099 showing Social Security benefits received in 2016 • All 1099 forms for interest & dividends received in 2016 • All 1099R forms showing pensions and an- nuities received in 2016 • All forms showing federal & state income tax paid in 2016 • List of all deductions if itemizing deductions • Any medical/health insurance premiums paid in 2016 The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! Violet Davis Richard Hamann Margie Ziegler Vicki & Lewis Posekany ����������Donation Bridge Group Barbara Lockwood Michelle & Steven Heindel �����Donation Duane & Aleta Barmore ���������Donation James & Gladys Otterson ������Donation Sheryl Becker Ruth Carpenter ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 f e b r u a r y 2 0 1 7 Volunteer Wanted Receptionists Are you the type of person who loves to help people and knows the importance of good customer service? Here is a great opportunity to use these skills by being a receptionist at the Senior Center. Shifts available: Monday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Thursdays 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Also looking for subs to back up the receptionists. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact Sandy Witte at 831-2373. Spa Assistant For Foot Care This position assists the Nurse that performs Foot care. Openings available for: 2nd Tuesday of Month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 1st Thursday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Also in need of substitutes to back up for our spa assistants. You will not be cutting any nails but will be taking money, getting towels and drawing water. If you are interested, contact Sandy Witte, Volunteer Coordinator, at 831-2373. Driver Escorts Volunteers are needed to provide rides to seniors for medical appointments. The schedule is flexible and volunteers designate when they are available to drive. Mileage is reimbursed. Many seniors rely on this form of transportation to get to vital appointments. Contact Sandy Witte at 831-2373 for more information. Kindles Available to Borrow Dane County Library Service has loaned us several Kindles and e-Readers to loan. They are pre-loaded with books and you can borrow it to see if you would like one. Contact Laura at 831-2373, for more information. 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 1 Tuesdays February 7th - February 28th, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Class #61821 Estimated Senior Cost is $66.90 Creative Writing: Memoirs Wednesdays February 15th - April 5th, 2017 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Class #62363 Estimated Cost to Seniors is $87.70 The Zen of Kumihimo 2 Tuesdays March 7th - March 28th, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Class #61822 Estimated Senior Cost is $46.10 Watercolor Painting - All Levels Mondays March 27th - April 24th 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Class #61823 Estimated Senior Cost is $87.70 Donations Needed The Middleton Senior Center has a very busy Loan Closet. At this point we are quite low on commodes and transfer shower/bath benches. If you have one and are not using it, please consider donating it to us. Contact Kathy Lauer at 831-2373, for more information. ---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] 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