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FOREVER
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FOREVER YOUNG
A Quarterly Publication of the West Allis Senior Center
SPECIAL
NOTICES & RESOURCES
Important Holiday
Closings
West Allis Senior Center and the Senior
Dining Program closed in observance of
the following holidays:
Thanksgiving, November 25, 26
Christmas, December 24, 27
New Years, December 31
Enjoy the Holidays
Winter Weather Closures
Listen to local news and when Mil-
waukee Public School District
closes due to inclement weather,
all Milwaukee County Senior Din-
ing sites will close.
All West Allis Senior Center pro-
grams, and group activities are al-
so canceled.
COVID Restrictions
Masks are required while participating in
activities at the West Allis Senior Center
Thank you.
Senior Ambassador
Senior Ambassador, Mary Devitt, will help
you understand the programs available
for older adults. Wednesday mornings
10:30-12:00
ERAs Senior Network
Eras Senior Network provides seniors in
Milwaukee County with rides to medical
appointments and grocery stores. Adults
age 60 and over who need rides or sea-
sonal yard clean-up, should call Eras at
414-488-6500. The organization is also
seeking volunteer drivers and helpers.
Visit www.eraswi.org.
Hunger Task Force Stockbox
West Allis Senior Center distribution
dates are Tuesdays from 1 - 3 p.m. on
the following dates: October 12, No-
vember 9, December 14, January 11.
Andrew ‘Andy’ Bethke, MSW,APSW,
Human Service Worker for Milwaukee
County Department on Aging is also
here on the Stockbox distribution dates.
He’s available to answer questions
about aging issues and link people to
support services in the community. No
appointment is necessary, just drop by.
AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Registration is continuous until a class is filled. Ongoing
classes and activities accept new participants through-
out the year. The majority of classes and activities are
taught or led by volunteers. Register by calling 414-302
-8700.
SENIOR DINING RESERVATIONS
In person or by phone 414-302-8703.
Due by 11 a.m. the day before.
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Fitness Center 9-11 a.m. P/Free
Billiards 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. $0.50
Arthritis Exercise Class 10-11 a.m. Free
Card Making Group 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. #/$
Senior Dining 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. P/$3/$8
Computer Tech 12 - 4 p.m. Free
Sheepshead 12:30 – 4 p.m. Free
Acrylic Painting Group 1-3 p.m. Free
Fitness Center 9-11 a.m. P/Free
Billiards 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. $0.50
Quilting Group 9 – 11 a.m. Free
Sing-A-Long Group 9:30 - 11 a.m. Free
Senior Dining 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. P/$3/$8
Computer Tech 12 - 4 p.m. Free
Wii Bowling Group 12 - 2 p.m. Free
Movie Matinee 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Free
Fitness Center 9-11 a.m. P/Free
Senior Breakfast (3rd 9-10 a.m. P/$
Billiards 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. $0.50
Arthritis Exercise Class 10-11 a.m. Free
Senior Ambassador 10:30 a.m.– 12 p.m. Open
Senior Dining 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. P/$3/$8
Computer Tech 12 - 4 p.m. Free
Sheepshead 12:30 – 4 p.m. Free
Knit & Crochet Group 12:30 – 2 p.m. Free
Beat the Blues Group (2nd & 4th Wed.)
12:30 - 2 p.m. Open
Fitness Center 9-11 a.m. P/Free
Billiards 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. $0.50
Chair Yoga 10:30 – 11 a.m. Free
Meditation 11-11:15 a.m. Free
Senior Dining 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. P/$3/$8
Computer Tech 12 - 4 p.m. Free
Wii Bowling Group 12 - 2 p.m. Free
Fitness Center 9-11 a.m. P/Free
Billiards 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. $0.50
Arthritis Exercise Class 10-11 a.m. Free
Senior Dining 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. P/$3/$8
Computer Tech 12 - 4 p.m. Free
Sheepshead 12:30 – 4 p.m. Free
Free With Senior Center membership card
P Pre-registration required
$ Fee or suggested donation required
#/S Provide your own supplies, materials,
Open No membership required
MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT ON AGING
SENIOR DINING PROGRAM
. Please arrive after 11:00 am to avoid
long lines and traffic issues. For more
information visit:
https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/
Department-on-Aging
Curbside Dining
Enjoy delicious, nutritious, balanced
curbside lunches at the West Allis Sen-
ior Center.
Anyone 60 and over is welcome to par-
ticipate regardless of income along with
his/her spouse of any age. The sug-
gested contribution per meal is $3 for
diners 60 and older; $8 is the cost for
guests under 60.
Curbside meals are served Monday
through Friday beginning at 11 a.m.
You will need to pre-register for a
diner’s card and then make reserva-
tions at least 24 hours in advance by
calling 414-302-8703.
Download the registration form from the
West Allis Senior Center’s web page:
https://www.westalliswi.gov/Senior-
Center or call 414-302-8703 to arrange
to pick one up. Current menus are also
available on the above website.
Return completed registration forms
during curbside meal distribution from
11 a.m. - noon, or mail it to Senior Din-
ing Program, 7001 W. National Avenue,
West Allis, WI 53214. Call 414-302-
8703 for more information.
To make it safer for our members at-
tending classes and diners, we have
recently moved our curbside dining dis-
tribution to our 70th Street entrance .
Meals on Wheels
The Meals on Wheels Program pro-
motes independent living for home-
bound older adults through a delivery
of a hot, nutritious meal Monday
through Friday
A suggested contribution of $3 per
meal is appreciated to offset the cost of
the program.
If you, or someone you know could
benefit from having meals delivered,
please call the Aging Resource Center
at (414) 289-6874 to request an as-
sessment.
INTERESTING PROGRAMS
Safety and Scams
Corporal Rod Nelson, West Allis Police
Department, will discuss important safe-
ty pointers on Thursday, November 4
at 12:30 pm. He’ll also talk about cur-
rent scams and the dangers of sub-
stance abuse in our community. Join us
for this engaging presentation. Deadline
to register is November 3.
41 for Freedom
Join us for a fascinating and historical
look at the development of our country’s
Ballistic Missile Submarine Fleet on
Thursday, September 30 at 1:00 pm
The fleet was used to protect our home-
land from nuclear attack under the pres-
sures generated by the escalating Cold
War. Guest speaker, John Lindstadt, is
a former nuclear submarine officer. Pre-
registration requested; call 414-302-
8700.
Freedom on Wheels
Chris Fox from Milwaukee County Transit (MCTS) is joining us on, Thurs-day, October 14 at 12:30 pm to pre-sent the Freedom on Wheels Program.
Participants will learn about the various transportation options available, ac-ceptable fare forms, proper bus eti-quette rules, safety concerns and trip planning using the Ride MCTS website and app.
Afterwards, everyone will take a tour of a MCTS bus, followed by a ride to our Great Lake Michigan to enhance the hands-on-feel of riding the bus and practicing what was discussed in the classroom.
This program is open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Please call 414-302-8700.
Deadline to register is Friday, Octo-ber 8.
FUN, FROLIC &
FRIENDSHIP
Senior Breakfast Group
3rd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.
This fun social group meets once a
month at various restaurants. Partici-
pants pay for their own meal, including
tax and tip.
Enjoy good conversation and meet new
people.
Group Leader is Kathy Fermanich.
Call her at 414-302-8700 the day be-
fore if you plan to attend.
October 20
Pegasus Restaurant
7727 W Greenfield Ave.
November 17
Mad Rooster Café 4401 W Greenfield Ave
December 15
Blue Egg, 317 N. 76th St.
January 19 84th Classic Café 1650 S 84th St.
Rambling Roses 1ST Thursday, 1:00 p.m.
Our Hat Ladies generally meet monthly
at the Senior Center or at area restau-
rants. This group of fun-loving ladies en-
joys wearing fun and funky red hats, To
join, call us at 414-302-8700. Group
Leader is Lois Rohleder.
Random Jokes and Trivia!
Jokes and facts are a great way to use
your brain.
Sign up for our daily email and surely
you will be entertained.
Daily history lessons and facts you have
long left behind,
You’ll be so much brighter, impress your
friends, and help humankind.
Email Sharon at
seniorcenter@westalliswi.gov
Or call the office 414-302-8700 right
away.
BE IN THE KNOW
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
West Allis Senior Center
Trust Fund
Donations to the West Allis Senior Center Trust Fund
are tax deductible according to current tax code.
Funds are held separately by the City of West Allis for
the West Allis Senior Center. Individuals and organi-
zations wishing to make a donation to the Trust Fund
should contact the Commission on Aging or the Sen-
ior Center Services Coordinator. Donations may be
made at any time during the year and should be
made payable to the West Allis Senior Center Trust
Fund. Restricted donations are subject to approval
by the West Allis Commission on Aging.
Commission on Aging
The West Allis Commission on Aging generally meets on the fourth Monday of each
month at 3:45 p.m. No meetings in July or December. The public is invited to attend
and observe these meetings. Members include: Patricia Wikenhauser, Chair; Deborah
Tiegs, Assistant Chair; Diane Langford, Margee Maydak; Dave Rymaszewski; Linda
Timm; John Zentgraf and Heather Uzowulu, Eras Representative.
Flu Shots Friday, October 29
1:00—3:00 p.m.
at the
West Allis Senior Center
Sponsored by
West Allis
Health Department
Participants must bring
all insurance cards.
Cost if any will depend
on your
insurance coverage.
CHECK US OUT!
Keep in touch with the many things happen-
ing at West Allis Senior Center. Not all pro-
grams are listed in the newsletter. We invite
you to check out the Senior Center website.
Make sure to ’like’ us on the West Allis
Health Department’s Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/westallishealthdept.
Special Appreciation Heritage West Allis Senior Living Complex for sponsoring the Senior Cen-ter’s annual magazine subscriptions in our lobby area.
Food for the Hungry, Inc. for the won-derful assortment of breads and bakery items donated to the Senior Center throughout the year. Our special thanks to Gary and Fred, who volunteers and delivers items weekly to the Senior Cen-ter.
Thank You To All of our
Amazing Volunteers:
The West Allis Senior Center is staffed by
a wonderful team of dedicated volunteers.
These generous and kind people donate
their time and talents everyday in the
Senior Center’s office, meal site, fitness
program, classes, group activities, gifts of
warmth and special events. Please be
polite, patient and considerate of all of
these dedicated individuals.
Cookie Fundraiser Helpers: Baking begins the week of November
29. Volunteers interested in helping
decorate and bake should call 414-302-
8700 or sign up in person by Tuesday,
November 8. Shirley Laux and June
Killips are the fundraiser coordinators.
A meeting date for all helpers is sched-
uled for Monday, November 15 at
10:00 a.m.
Christmas Cookie
Extravaganza! Order Deadline:
Monday, November 29. Cookies are
packaged in one dozen containers;
fudge is packaged in half-pound con-
tainers. All are festive with tags for gift
giving! Please see the back cover of
this newsletter for information on order-
ing.
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
Share Your Talents:
We are looking for excited volunteers who
are interested in sharing their talents.
Do you play guitar, piano, maybe know
how to work a karaoke machine.
We’d love to hear music playing in the
Center again.
How about Dancing, Zumba, or Jewelry
Making?
If you would like to teach please contact
email seniorcenter@westalliswi.gov or
call 414-302-8700 with your ideas and
we’ll schedule you in.
WELLNESS FOR
MIND, BODY & SPIRIT
Arthritis Exercise Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
10:00—11:00 a.m.
Relieve your arthritis pain through gentle
motion and activities designed to help in-
crease joint flexibility, range of motion
and maintain muscle strength. Sessions
feature gentle stretching, low intensity,
aerobics and chair exercises. Shirley
Laux is the Certified Arthritis Exercise In-
structor; Chuck Chapeta and Maria Vega,
Assistants.
Beat the Blues Wednesdays 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
2nd and 4th of Month
Feeling depressed or anxious? Join our
peer support group that meets every oth-
er week. Each session offers a safe and
caring environment where you can take
comfort in talking to others and know that
you aren’t alone. Sandy King, Group Fa-
cilitator.
NEW DATE/TIME
Toe Nail Trimmers
2nd Monday of Month 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
This program has registered nurses who
are specially trained to trim nails. No
soaking of feet is needed. Registration is
required by calling 262-719-0336. The
cost is $29 each visit, make check paya-
ble to Toe Nail Trimmers.
Chair Yoga
Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Instructor Susie Melott will guide partici-
pants through seated and standing pos-
tures with the support of a chair. Breath-
ing techniques will be included in all clas-
ses, as well as a brief meditation at the
end of the class. Visit
yogaisserved.com, for a full list of availa-
ble classes.
Visit our Computer Lab
Connect with family and friends near
and far on Facebook and email.
Learn new crafts on YouTube and
Pinterest. Search for information on
the web. Open Monday through Fri-
day, Noon –4:00 p.m. Call 414-302-
8700 to confirm the lab is open.
WELLNESS
ACTIVITIES
Medicare Gap Plans
There are many individuals who need an informative presentation about the basics of Medicare and the benefits included.
Milwaukee County Department on Aging will be giving a presentation on Supple-ment/Medicare Gap Plans.
Join us Wednesday, October 20, 1:00 p.m. at the West Allis Senior Center to learn the differences and get any ques-tions answered.
Do not have to be a West Allis Senior Center Member to attend.
To reserve a spot please RSVP 414-302-8700.
Fun Things To Do! Please join us Thursday, October 21,
1:00 p.m. as Milwaukee County DHHS
Division on Aging (MCDA) Outreach
Social Worker Andy Bethke provides an
overview of mostly free Milwaukee
County recreation, socialization, and
wellness opportunities for older adults
(and younger ones, too)!
Health and Wellness Workshops
Companionship Programs
Senior Centers
Lifelong Learning Opportunities
To reserve a spot please RSVP 414-302-8700.
FITNESS PROGRAM HOURS:
Monday – Friday, 9 :00 – 11:00 a.m.
Afternoons available, Call the Office
to schedule your time. 414-302-8700.
Our Fitness Program includes club-quality
treadmills, pneumatic Keiser weight lifting
machines, Schwinn recumbent bikes and
Nu-Steps. See Office on how to join.
WEEKLY CLASSES
ARTS & CRAFTS
Knit & Crochet: Wednesdays,
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Work independently;
bring a project or one you want to start.
Embroidery: Informal group meets
Tuesdays from 9 :00-11:00 a.m. Work
independently on your own project. Deb-
bie Dausel, Group Leader.
Stained Glass: Group meets
Wednesdays from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Beginners and Intermediates welcome.
Work on your own project. Sandy Steck-
ler, Lynn Zwitter, and Lynn Sidabris are
the Group Leaders. Prices TBD
Creative Cards: Mondays, 10:00
- 12:00 p.m. Explore card making tech-
niques. Proceeds from sales used to
replenish supplies. Donations gladly
accepted. June Trehus and JoAnn
Eversdyk, Group Leaders.
TUESDAY CLASSES
ARTS & CRAFTS
Pre-registration is required for all classes and workshops. Call 414-302-8700.
Classes fill fast. Payments are due by the specified deadlines.
Hanging Pumpkin Craft: Thurs-
day, October 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cre-
ate this seasonal splatter shield decora-
tion for your entry way. Deadline Oct.11.
$5.00.
Holiday Stamped Towels and
Clips:
Tuesday, Oct. 19 from 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Must bring cotton Towel. Deadline Oct.
15, $5.00.
Open Sew:
Tuesday, Oct. 26, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Choose your project; placemat, micro-
wave bowl table runner. Deadline Oct
22, $5.00.
.
Fall Felted Mats: Tuesday, Oct. 12
from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Create these
adorable mats while using felting nee-
dles and wool. Deadline is Oct. 8,
$5.00.
No-Sew Wreath: Tuesday - Oct. 5
from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Create this holi-
day wreath without sewing. Festive fun
for all holidays. Deadline is Oct. 1,
$5.00
SEW HAPPY CLASSES by
Debbie Dausel
Holiday Table Runner: Tuesday,
November 2, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Use your
talents to create a special holiday runner.
Deadline is October 28.
Festive Forest: Tuesday, November
9, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Create a whimsical
scene with these Dr. Seuslike trees.
Deadline is November 4.
Cost is $10 for each of the classes
listed on this page. Includes materi-
als. Sewing machine experience re-
quired.
Snowman Wall Hanging: Tues-
day, November 30, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Show off your talents with this adorable
snowman. Deadline is November 24.
QUILTING & SEWING
ARTS & CRAFTS
Snowman Mug Rug: Tuesday, No-
vember 23, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Rest your
hot cocoa on this delightful winter snow-
man. Deadline is November 18.
CREATING & GLUING
ARTS & CRAFTS
Salt and Pepper Snow people:
Tuesday November 16, 12:00-4:00
p.m. Enjoy making these sweet Snow
people for yourself or give as a gift.
Bring your own Salt and Pepper shak-
ers. Maybe get lucky at a thrift store?
Deadline is November 12. $5.00
Calling All Knitters,
Crocheters & Loomers
Please consider joining our Gifts of
Warmth (GOW) group. Members work
at their leisure to create handmade mit-
tens, scarfs, hats and afghans. These
wonderfully warm and colorful items are
collected and then donated to area
schools and agencies. The Senior Cen-
ter accepts donations of 4-ply and spe-
cialty yarns throughout the year for the
GOW projects. Completed items may
be dropped off anytime. Please call
414-302-8700 to notify them when
you’d like to pick up yarn or drop off
your completed items.
Help them keep Milwaukee warm.
Wool Bowls with Barb:
Join Us Friday, December 3, 1:00-3:00
p.m. to create a wool bowl. Soap, wa-
ter, and wool fiber will come together
under your fingertips to make a colorful
wool “bowl”. This vessel is an ideal
catch all for your keys/jewelry/nuts.
Just don’t use it for your morning
Cheerios!
Free fun for our members. Deadline is
November 29.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
RECREATION
GAMES & CARDS
Pocket Billiards
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*
(.50 donation per game. Funds collect-ed maintain equipment.)
Air Hockey
Monday - Friday
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.*
Computer Games (in Computer Lab)
Monday - Friday
12:00- 4:00 p.m.*
Sheepshead (seasoned players)
Mondays - Wednesdays - Fridays
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.*
Mexican Train Dominoes
Tuesdays
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.*
Barb Forster, Group Leader
Wii Bowling Group
Tuesdays and Thursdays
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Dennis Kopp, Group Leader
* Unless a special event is scheduled.
Jigsaw Puzzles
Studies have shown that jigsaw puzzling
strongly engages cognitive abilities and
long-term memory. Keep your brain en-
gaged with our ongoing puzzle area.
Movie Matinee
2nd and 4th Tues-
days from 12:30
p.m. in our Lower
Level. Call 414-302
-8700 on Tuesday
morning for infor-
mation on the afternoon’s featured film.
Group Leader is Mary Sullivan.
Interested in Playing
Dartball?
Join in the fun, Thursday afternoons
12:30—2:00 p.m. beginning October 7.
All levels invited, if you don’t know how,
John Langford, the Group Leader, will
instruct you. He even has a trophy!
Call 414-302-8700 to sign up.
West Allis Senior Center
7001 W. National Ave.
West Allis WI 53214
Christmas Cookie Extravaganza!Cookies are packaged in one dozen containers;
Fudge is packaged in half-pound containers.
All are festive with tags for gift giving! Christmas Cookie Pre-order Form: Order Deadline is Monday, Nov. 29
Pick up at West Allis Senior Center, 7001 W. National Ave. Dec. 6 & 7 from 10 am — 4 pm
ASSORTED Cookies ($5 per dozen) _______ Dozen x $5 each Total: ___________
CUTOUT Cookies ($5 per dozen) _______ Dozen x $5 each Total: ___________
Chocolate Fudge/Plain ($5 per 1/2 lb.) _______ Half-pound(s) x $5 each Total: ___________
Chocolate Fudge w/Walnuts ($5 per 1/2 lb.) _______ Half-pound(s) x $5 each Total: ___________
Total Containers: _______ Total Amount Paid: ____________
Cash: ___________ Check: ___________ (Payable to City of West Allis)
Name: _______________________________Phone: ___________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
City: ___________________________ St: _______ Zip: __________________
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