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November Menu page 2 Bus Schedule page 2 Regularly Scheduled Programs page 3-5, 8 November Calendar page 6-7 madison college Classes page 8 November Programs & Events page 9 upcoming events page 10 Volunteer Opportunities page 11 donations page 11 november 2013 Flu Vaccination Clinic Friday, November 8th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Join us for the Middleton Senior Center’s second Flu Vaccination Clinic of the year. 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. Craft Fair Friday, November 8th, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Over 15 senior craft vendors will be selling a variety of handmade items - photograph note cards, tote bags, and knitted, sewn and crocheted items. Maintain 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 De- mentia Alliance will be at the Middleton Senior Cen- ter 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. 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 november 1 Friday & Cheese 4 Monday Steak 5 Tuesday 6 Wednesday of Potato Soup Turkey Ham & Swiss on Rye 7 Thursday in Gravy w/ Egg Noodles 8 Friday Fish 11 Monday Cordon Bleu 12 Tuesday Mac w/ Corn 13 Wednesday ��������������Cheeseburger on a Bun 14 Thursday Steak 15 Friday Meal Roasted Turkey 18 Monday Ala King 19 Tuesday Turkey Ham 20 Wednesday Spaghetti Casserole 21 Thursday Tot Casserole 22 Friday Chicken 25 Monday Sausage 26 Tuesday Barley Soup and Turkey & Cheese 27 Wednesday 28 Thursday for Thanksgiving Day 29 Friday for Thanksgiving Weekend 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 n o v e m 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. November 5th Chef Salad Shredded lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, cheese and assorted fresh vegetables. Your choice of dressing. November 12th Crunchy Chicken Salad Mixed salad with egg slices, diced chicken, celery, mayonnaise, water chestnuts, pickle relish pimientos and pecans. Mayonnaise dressing is on salad. November 19th Taco Salad Lettuce, meat (beef or chicken), cheese, tomato, onions, tostado chips. Salsa and sour cream on the side. November 26th Garden Salad Mixed greens with veggies, cheese, egg, celery, broccoli, shredded carrots, mushrooms, peas and green onion. Choice of salad dressing. Vegetarian Option We offer a vegetarian option to our lunch menu. Please contact Ted Quincey, at 831-2373, if you would like further information about this. 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. Senior Center Closed A reminder that the Middleton Senior Center will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th, for the Thanks- giving Holiday. 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. November Birthdays We will celebrate your birthday on the first Wednesday of the month at our meal site. November birthdays will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 6th. Make your reservation by noon on Tuesday, November 5th. ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 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, November 5th, at 12:30 p.m. No reservations necessary, just stop by. Scrabble Mondays Join us to play Scrabble at 9:30 a.m. on Mondays. We have several Scrabble boards, therefore, multiple games may be played. No reservations are needed you may just show up! 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 December newsletter will be assembled on Tuesday, November 19th, at 8:30 a.m. for bulk mailing. We have had some changes and could use a few more people to help us. Please join 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, November 5th and on Tuesday, November 19th, at 10:00 a.m. No auditions are required and sheet music is provid- ed. Mary Duckwitz and Fran Jeatran lead this group as well as accompanying on the piano. New voices are always welcome. Mending Service Mending is offered on the second Tuesday and Thursday of each month. Appointments are required. Our volunteers will do simple mending and hemming they will not alter clothing with linings. You are al- lowed to bring two items per appointment. The next mending days are Tuesday, November 12th and Thursday, November 14th, 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, November 26th, at 1:00 p.m. Join us for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and stay for BINGO. Please make your lunch reser- vation by noon on Monday, November 25th. 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, November 13th. For more information contact Kathy Muirhead, at [EMAIL REDACTED] or 824-9130. Hats and Tales Hats and Tales will be meeting on Wednesday, November 6th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Cen- ter to discuss books to be read at Little Red Pre- school on Wednesday, November 13th, at 10:00 am. Thanksgiving stories will be read this month. We invite new people to join us anytime. 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 5 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 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, November 14th, at 1:00 p.m. Caregivers, as well as listeners, are welcome to join. Mystery Book Club On Wednesday, November 6th, at 10:00 a.m. the Mystery Book Club selection is Vanish by Tess Gerritsen. A blessed event becomes a nightmare for pregnant homicide 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 shocking precision, she murders a security guard and seizes hostages . . . one of them a pregnant patient, Jane Rizzoli. On Wednesday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m., the Mystery Book Club will read Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich. Four days before Christ- mas and things aren’t looking merry for Stefanie Plum. There’s a strange man in her kitchen--a man on a mission. But can he help her find a little old toy maker who skipped out on his bail? Both books are available from the South Central Library System in print, large print, downloadable epub and Spanish. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program Join us on Wednesday, November 20th, at 10:30 a.m. to learn about vital sign assessments and inter- pretation. What do the numbers mean? Stop by for this informational program. Writing Group The Writing Group will meet on Wednesday, November 13th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Middleton Library. This month’s assignment is to chose a spice from your cabinet. Smell the spice and write about the first experience from your past that comes to mind;. Write about a Thanksgiving trip; the travel, people and relationships, activities, memories - good and/or sad; or to write about an experience hosting a Thanksgiving dinner. Low Vision Support Group The Low Vision Support Group will meet on Thurs- day, November 14th, at 10:00 a.m. Kristin Fountaine, will be the speaker. Kristin is a Rehabilita- tion Specialist for the State of Wisconsin Office of the Blind and Visually Impaired. If you are experienc- ing vision issues, consider attending this group. New members are always welcome. Middleton Jazz Every Thursday The Middleton Jazz band is conitinuing to play on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 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, November 7th and Thurs- day, November 21st, at 10:00 a.m. Gadget Guru The Gadget Guru is not available in November, how- ever, he will return on Thursday, December 12th at 10:00 a.m. No reservation needed. November Movie “The Impossible” Join us on Friday, November 8th, at 12:30 p.m. to watch “The Impossible”. English physician Maria Bennet, her Scottish husband Henry and their sons Lucas , Thomas and Simon were on Christmas holiday in Khao Lak, Thailand, in 2004. The tsunami triggered by that year’s Indian Ocean earthquake flooded the area with overwhelming destructive power. (PG-13 114 minutes) Starring Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor. Tom Holland and Samuel Joslin ---PAGE BREAK--- 6 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 4 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 9:30 Stepping On • 10:00 Travel Show • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards 11 • 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 5 • 9:00 Woods Lab • 10:00 Sing-along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Blood Pressure Check • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers 12 • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 9:00 Mending • 10:00 -2:00 Memory Screening • 10:00 Travel Show • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers Reminder: Friday, Noveber 8th 9:00 - 12:00 p.m. Flu Shot Clinic 9:00 - 3:00 p.m. Craft Fair 6 • 9:00 & Flex • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon • 10:00 Hats & Tales • 10:00 Mystery Book Club • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 AARP Driving Class • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 13 • 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 7 • 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 14 • 9:00 Mending • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 10:00 Low Vision Support • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards • 1:00 Care Giver Support Group 1 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 8 Flu Clinic & Craft Fair • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 12:30 Movie “The Impossible” 15 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 e-Reader Appointments • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle • 1:00 Badger Honor Flight Program November 2013 Reminder: Medicare Part D appoint- ments Mondays Wednesdays Fridays ---PAGE BREAK--- 7 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 18 • 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 25 • 9:30 Scrabble • 9:30 Cribbage • 11:30 Lunch • 11:30 Shopping • 12:30 Wii Sports • 12:30 e-Reader Appointments • 12:45 Pairs Bridge • 1:00 OpenCards 19 • 8:30 Newsletter Assembly • 9:00 Wood Carving Lab • 10:00 Sing-along • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 Life Long Learning “Maintain Your Brain” 26 • 9:00 Woods Lab • 11:30 Lunch • 11:45 Shopping • 12:30 Mah Jongg • 1:00 Stitchers • 1:00 BINGO 20 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon Meeting • 10:30 EMS Program • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 27 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:30 Sober Today • 9:30 Al-Anon Meeting • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Wii Sports • 1:00 Euchre & Sheepshead 21 • 9:30 Middleton Jazz • 9:30 Men’s Group • 10:00 Reminiscing • 10:00 Book R Us • Shopping Buses 11:00 & 11:45 • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Nimble Fingers • 1:00 Open Cards 28 Closed for Thanks- giving Day Holiday 22 • 9:00 Strength & Flexibility • 9:00 e-Reader Appointments • 10:15 Video Lecture • 11:30 Lunch • 12:30 Pinochle 29 Closed for Thanks- giving Day Holiday November 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 n o v e m 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 Men’s Group Presentations The Men’s group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 9:30 a.m. On Thursday, November 7th, the group will meet informally - they may be arm chair quarterbacks about the Badgers or the Packers or they may discuss current events, Then on Thursday, November 21st, David Mickelson, a geology professor at the University of Wisconsin, will be speaking about the “Geology of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail.” New members are always welcome. For additional information call 831-2373. 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, November 21st, at 10:00 a.m. when they will discuss Dad is Fat by Jim Gaffigan. In Dad is Fat, stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan, who’s best known for his legendary riffs on Hot Pockets, bacon, manatees, and McDonald’s, expresses all the joys and horrors of life with five young children—everything from cousins (“celebrities for little kids”) to toddlers’ communication skills (“they always sound like they have traveled by horseback for hours to deliver important news”), to the eating habits of four year olds (“there is no difference between a four year old eating a taco and throwing a taco on the floor”). Strength & Flexibility Classes Strength & Flexibility is continuing. This movement class for people at all fitness levels. 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. ---PAGE BREAK--- 9 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 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. Memory Screenings In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness month, Dean Foundation is offering free, confidential memory screens by trained mental health profes- sionals on Tuesday, November 12th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Each screen takes about 15 minutes. Please contact the Middleton Senior Center at 831- 2373, to schedule your appointment. 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. 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 until December 7th, 2013. You may set up an individual appointment with a volunteer to assist you in making your decision. You must make an appointment no walk-ins please. To schedule an appointment call 831-2373. Upcoming Travel Shows and Trips Collette Vacations Travel Show Tuesday, November 4th at 10:00 a.m. Ireland March 2014 8 days, 9 meals $2,699 (Double) Canyon Country October 2014 Arizona and Nevada 9 days 12 meals $2,904 (Double) Mayflower Tours Travel Show Tuesday, November 12th at 10:00 a.m. American Heritage September 2014 10 days, 14 meals $3,098 (Double) Washington DC, Williamsburg and New York City Come to the travel shows for additional details and travel specials. For brochures and more information on these trips contact Laura 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 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--- 10 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 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 are on Monday afternoons, November 11th, Monday, Novem- ber 25th or Friday mornings, November 15th or November 22nd. You may make your appoint- ment 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. A Fireside Christmas Let’s enjoy a lovely motor coach trip to the Fireside Dinner Theater on Thursday, December 19th. For almost 20 years The Fireside has presented the area’s most beautiful and original musical revues in celebration of the most joyous holiday of the year. Each year their Christmas offering has become, without question, the most popular and sought-after show of the season. It’s always gorgeous; it’s always entertaining; it’s always filled with inspiration and love. It always has a new look, a new sound, new music, new choreography, new costumes, new set- tings, and a new, fabulous cast of performers. What doesn’t change from year to year is their everlasting dedication to artistic quality and the true meaning of Christmas. Menu for this performance is: Appetizer - A Gift from the Sea: Fresh Atlantic diver scallop surrounded by a Gulf shrimp skewered with a fresh asparagus spear rest- ing on tomato beurre blanc sauce. Freshly baked breads from the Fireside ovens Entree Holiday Ham Holiday ham with golden rum raisin sauce. Served with escalloped potatoes au gratin, pineapple and pecan souffle, Fresh broccoli polonaise and carrot coins vichy, almond lace basket. Dessert Almond Lace Basket Medley of fresh fruits tucked in a basket topped with whipped cream and a chocolate Santa presented on crème anglaise enhanced with Grand Marnier. Cof- fee, tea and milk. Cost per person is $90. 00. This trip will fill quickly; call 831-2373 to reserve your seat. Payment is due by November 15th. Temperature Regulations In accordance with the City of Middleton’s Sustainable City Plan dated November 2010, a policy was established for temperature controls in normally occupied spaces of all municipal build- ings. The policy goal is to maintain a reasonably comfortable, productive work environment while balancing the need to economize and use energy resources wisely. Temperatures are established based on national standards that have been found to be comfortable for most people who are dressed appropriately for the season. Heating will be to 68 degrees. Cooling will be to 78 degrees. Temperature will vary throughout the day and room to room. Participants should dress for their comfort, one suggestion is layers. ---PAGE BREAK--- 11 n o v e m b e r 2 0 1 3 Energy Assistance Do you need help with energy bills? A representative from Energy Services will be at the Middleton Senior Center, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18th. 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. 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. Holiday Meal and Piano Cafe We will celebrate on Friday, December 20th, with a special Holiday Meal and entertainment by Robert Auerbach on piano. Join us for a delicious meal at 11:30 a.m. and holiday piano music at 12:30 p.m. Watch the December newsletter for details. Wii Bowlers The Wii Bowlers are looking for a few more people who would like to join their team - either as a regu- lar or a substitute. Please contact Laura at 831-2373 if you are interested. Middleton Senior Center Holiday Hours The Middleton Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, De- cember 25th for the Christmas Holiday. It will also be closed fpr the New Year’s Holiday on Tuesday, December 31st and Wednesday, January 1st. One on One Computer Tutoring JoAnn Salin has had great success with her one on one computer training with seniors. She can work with you on e-mail, surfing the web, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Netscape web design. You may contact her at 831-5687 to set up a time to meet at the Middleton Senior Center Computer Lab. There is no charge for JoAnn’s service. Recycle Cell Phones, iPods, Digital Cameras & Lap Tops Help Local Seniors The Middleton Senior Center is accepting used digi- tal cameras, lap tops, iPods and cell phones, working or not. The electronics may be dropped off at the Senior Center, any questions contact 831-2373. The following donations were received by the Middleton Senior Center. Thank you for your support of the programs and services offered! Eileen Jensen 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--- 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