january 2013 yahara senior news

Mission Statement

We are dedicated to the

enrichment of the lives of

older adults and their

families by providing

diverse programs, social

services and volunteer

opportunities.

248 W. M AIN ST • STOUGHTON W ISCONSIN 53589 • 608-873-8585 • www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior

January 2013,Vol.30 No. 1

In This Month’s Issue…

Services 2

Case Manager Info 3-4

Nutrition 5

Community/Center News 6

Support Groups 7

Commission On Aging 11

Community News/Info 11

Ongoing Events/Classes 12

Monthly Highlights 13

Activity Calendar 14

Menu Calendar 15

PLEASE NOTE: NO MEALS WILL BE SERVED WHEN STOUGHTON AREA SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED DUE TO SNOW or INCLEMENT WEATHER.

Reminder that the Senior Center Staff will be off on the following dates: Tuesday Jan. 1 Monday Jan. 21

Technology Troubles?? Come to a Technology Expo Stoughton Senior Center January 21 1:30 PM

Join Stoughton High School Technology Students in bringing your technology troubles to rest. Students will be available to help you with your cell phones, Facebook page, Internet searches, digital cameras, iPads/tablet, YouTube and other gadgets of the digital world. Bring your gizmo and your questions on Monday, January 21

st at

1:30 PM and find the answers you need. Call to register by January 17th.

I want to wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year. Thank you for all your support throughout 2012, whether it is through participation, volunteering or donations, all are greatly appreciated and vital to our success. Watch for the annual report for 2012 coming soon. We enjoy sharing our statistics with you, if you have any questions please contact me here at the Senior Center. May the coming year bring peace and prosperity to all!

Best Wishes, Cindy McGlynn- Director

2 S TOUGHTON AREA SENIOR CENTER • 248 W. Main St., Stoughton WI 53589 873 -8585

Case Management Stoughton, Towns of Albion & Dunkirk The Case Management program links older adults with services available to help them remain as independent as possible in their homes and community. Our Senior Center’s case managers are devoted to coordinating, evaluating and advocating for such services to meet each individual’s needs and preferences. Call 873-8585 to schedule an appointment. If you live in Dunn, Pleasant Springs or Rutland case management services are provided by the McFarland Senior Outreach, (608) 838-7117.

Transportation: General FDS Enterp. City Cab/Lift Equipped Van Contact: 873-7233 RSVP Driver Program Donation-based transportation for medical appointments; 48 hour notice recommended. Contact: Richard Hoffman 873-6112 between the hours of 9AM and 4PM

Meal Site & Shopping

Transit Solutions Inc./Lift Equipped Van Call 873-8585 to make a reservation: • Stoughton Area Senior Center Meal Site Ride to noon lunch, Monday - Friday Cost $.50 each way • Tuesday thru Friday Grocery Shopping Ride to Pick & Save/Walmart in Stoughton Time: 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM; Cost: $1.00/way • Mall Shopping, 2nd & 4th Fridays $1.50/way Trips rotate between various malls in Madison: See Activity Calendar for monthly locations. Time: 9:30 AM home pick up; 1:15 PM return.

Equipment Loan Closet Equipment such as wheelchairs, commodes, walkers and other items may be checked out on a short-term basis to those residing in our case management service area (Stoughton, Town of Albion and Town of Dunkirk). Call or stop in for details. Monetary donations accepted.

Nutrition Programs Meals are served at the Center or delivered to homebound individuals every weekday. Please see page 5 for details on the nutrition meal site and home delivered meals service.

Veterans Assistance A representative is available on Fridays at the Stoughton Area Senior Center . Please call (608) 266-4158 to schedule an appointment.

Experience Works Unemployed individuals 55 and over with low income who are seeking employment or job training. Call 608-646-0409 for information.

Blood Pressure Readings No appointments needed 2nd Monday of the month, 10:00 -11:00 AM Last Thursday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM &1/2 hour before Bingo days

Foot Care Clinic Offered third full week of the month Monday, 12:30 - 3:30 PM Tuesday, 8:30 AM -11:30 AM Call 873-8585 for an appointment. Cost $15. For Diabetic Foot Care Appointments: $25 Tuesdays 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM at our Center

Services: Stoughton Area Senior Center

Please see our Stoughton Area Guide for Senior Services available at the Senior Center or

on our website at www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior, for a more complete list of the following services:

Food Pantry • Medical • Housing • Financial

Mental Health • Home Health • Respite Fitness/Wellness • Care Facilities

For further assistance, please call the Senior Center (608) 873-8585

STOUGHTON AREA SENIOR CENTER • 248 W. Main St., Stoughton WI 53589 3

News: Case Management Services

Retirement Age Checklist:

Considerations for Retiring

Article excerpted from http://money.msn.com/baby-boomers/a-25-point-retirement-age-checklist.

If you're going to retire, assessing the right

time involves some homework. Here are some

considerations to help with the decision mak-

ing. For the complete article, go to the website

listed above.

1. Calculate available retirement income

and assess adequacy

Determine how much income you'll get in

retirement from all available sources

(pensions, Social Security, retirement ac-

counts, work, etc.). If this doesn't give you your

desired lifestyle, given whatever withdrawal

strategy you plan to use, consider not retiring.

Not retiring when you don't have enough

income to support your desired lifestyle isn't

necessarily a bad thing. In addition, not retiring

serves four primary functions: It preserves your

assets; it gives you a chance to keep building

your nest egg; it shortens the period of time

you'll be drawing down your assets; and it

increases the monthly income you'll get from

Social Security, provided you delay claiming it.

2. Consider life expectancy, expenditures

and risks

Consider all the risks that you might face in

retirement and how you'll mitigate those risks.

These may include outliving your assets,

inflation or sequence of return risk. If you

haven't addressed those risks, you might

consider not retiring until you do.

3. How does your retirement plan function?

How sound is your plan? Is there a 90%

chance that it will work or just a 50% chance?

If nothing else, you want to get a sense of the

trade-offs and choices you have to make to

ensure your plan is as sound as possible.

4. Evaluate the impact of your debt

If you have a lot of debt as you head into re-

tirement—especially mortgage debt, it could

affect your ability to increase the amount of

money you save for retirement. Also, you

shouldn't retire if you don't have sufficient in-

come to service your debt, especially if you

have a home equity loan that converts from

interest-only payments to principal-and-interest

payments while you're in retirement.

5. Determine the availability of health insur-

ance

It might seem obvious, but if you don't have

health insurance coverage, consider delaying

retirement until you've earmarked either assets

or income for out-of-pocket health care ex-

penses in retirement. As various studies have

shown, the net present value of health care

costs ranges anywhere from $250,000 to

$900,000 for a 65-year-old couple retiring to-

day. Of course, before making your decision to

retire or not, you should consider all sources of

health insurance, including employer-

sponsored retiree health insurance, spousal

insurance, COBRA coverage, Medicare and

Medicaid.

6. Examine the impact of various Social Se-

curity claiming-age options

There are plenty of Social Security strategies,

many of which can increase your monthly

benefit and overall benefit. One bit of advice as

you contemplate when to retire and when to

4 S TOUGHTON AREA SENIOR CENTER • 248 W. Main St., Stoughton WI 53589

take Social Security: Distinguish between the So-

cial Security claiming age and the optimal retire-

ment age. The two are not inextricably linked. In

other words, choosing the ideal age at which to

claim Social Security is a different and separate

decision from when to retire. So be sure to exam-

ine not just the best age to retire but also the best

age (or ages, if you're married) to claim Social Se-

curity.

7. Assess the type of retirement plan and the

plan's features

Some workers have employer-sponsored pension

plans with different features and different distribu-

tion options, as well as contribution or benefit for-

mulas. Knowing what you have is part of deciding

your optimal retirement age.

8. Analyze the financial status of investments

If you retire before or during a down market, you

stand a good chance of running out of money. In

some circles they call this the “sequence of re-

turn” risk. For some, it means reducing the per-

centage of money you might put in risky assets

and delaying retirement. For instance, retirees

need fewer stocks and more annuities.

For those who think the stock market might rise in

the five- to 10-year period around retirement, it

might be OK to retire.

9. Examine earnings prospects if you remain

employed

What do you stand to earn if you keep working,

versus the joy you would get from being retired

and enjoying a life of leisure? That's the trade-off

that must be evaluated.

10. Appraise the availability of phased

retirement

You might be more likely to select a retirement

age if you knew you could ease into retirement --

a phased retirement, so to speak. Retiring isn't

always about leaving the workforce and relying on

income from a pension or Social Security. Other

considerations include early retirement incentives,

your health status and whether or not you are

care giving a loved one.

The authors of this article urge you to take time to

evaluate all of the factors involved in this impor-

tant decision. We wish you successful planning

for a happy retirement!

January is National Blood Donor Month

Did You Know?

« Every two seconds someone in the U.S.

needs blood. « More than 44,000 blood donations are needed everyday. « More than 1 million new people are diagnosed

with cancer each year. Many of them will need blood during their chemotherapy treatment.

From http://www.redcrossblood.org/learn-about-blood/blood-facts-and-statistics

News: Case Management Services

Blood Drive January 18

th

8 am to 1 pm Stoughton Hospital 900 Ridge St Stoughton, WI Blood donations occur at this location the 3

rd Friday of every month. Bring a

friend and help save lives together! Call 1-800-RedCross or www.redcrossblood.org to register.


Lisa’s Kitchen Corner

NUTRITION PROGRAM INFORMATION All meals are provided by Dane County through

Consolidated Food Services. They are packaged, delivered and served by Senior Center volunteers. If you are a vegetarian or have special dietary needs, please call and talk with Lisa regarding your meal options. Nutrition Site: The Senior Center serves lunch every weekday at 12:00 PM. See menu page15. Home Delivered Meals: Meal delivery is available to homebound older adults in the Stoughton Area School District every weekday. Cost of Meals : Individuals 60 years or older pay by donation. The minimum suggested donation is $3.00/meal. Individuals under the age of 60 must pay the total cost of the meal. Meal Site: $6.15 Delivered Meal: $6.40. Please be reminded that cancellations and reservations should be made by 1:00pm the previous working day. Any cancellations made on the day of, are still subject to payment to the county.

KITCHEN CORNER Food poisoning sickens millions of consumers per year according to latest government statistics. Sometimes it's not always easy to tell the difference between food borne illness and influenza, especially since both show similar symptoms.

Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is caused by a virus that infects the respiratory tract. Food borne disease, referred to as food poisoning, is carried or transmitted to humans by food contain-ing harmful substances.

With the flu, most symptoms will be associated with fever, fatigue, chest discomfort, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose. With food poisoning you will most likely have symptoms of headache, backache and stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea and fever. Information provided by the CDC

RECIPE OF THE MONTH Taken from Rayovac Healthnets Healthy Cookbook

Spinach –Artichoke Casserole

2-10 ounce packages frozen, chopped spinach 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1-14 oz.can artichoke hearts, packed in water 3/4 cup nonfat sour cream 6 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese, divided Pepper to taste 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2. Cook spinach according to package direc-

tions. Drain well, lightly squeezing out ex-cess water.

3. Saute onion in olive oil until onion becomes translucent. Drain artichoke hearts and cut into quarters.

4. Combine all ingredients, reserving 2 table-spoons of Parmesan cheese to sprinkle over the top.

5. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve hot with garlic toast rounds.

6. Serves 18-20

Community & Center News


December Holiday Thank You

� A very big THANK YOU to the VFW, American Legion, and volunteers for the Christmas day meals and rides.

� Thank you to the delicious Girl Scout cookies from Troop 2797.

� Thank you to St. Ann’s second grade for the Christmas cookies and decorating our Christmas tree.

� Troop 2301 for the Holiday cards and decorative foliage for Meals on Wheels.

Creative Writing Group Back by request, from previous group members! Join us for a free monthly gathering to record memories and life experiences, and explore your creativity through writing. The group will meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm, beginning January 8th. This group is being lead by community volunteer, Emily Meier.

PREVIEW: Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop Tuesday, January 22, 12:30 pm Stoughton Area Senior Center Come to learn about this upcoming workshop designed for people with different chronic health problems and for their caregivers. The workshop is given 2 ½ hours, once a week for 6 weeks and will be facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are trained professionals with a chronic condition themselves. Subjects covered include:

« techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation

« appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility & endurance

« appropriate use of medications « communicating effectively with family,

friends and health professionals « nutrition « how to evaluate new treatments

For more information, please attend the presentation on Tuesday, January 22 at 12:30 pm, or call Lynne at (608) 836-9810.

Theatre

Trips

Footloose March 21, 2013 Annie Get Your Gun May 9, 2013 Run For Your Wife July 25, 2013 We will be joining the Belleville Senior Center in traveling to the Fireside Theatre to see these exciting performances. The bus will pick us up at 9:30 AM at the Stoughton Senior Center and the shows will be at 1:30 PM. Cost is $89.00 for the bus, dinner and show. Call 873-8585 to sign up today.

Health and Nutrition Series Start 2013 with a plan for a healthier and more active routine in your life. Join us for a monthly discussion to help guide you into a healthy lifestyle, sponsored by the UW Extension Nutrition Education Program. Check out the monthly topic on page 12 of our newsletter. Here’s to healthy eating and activities!


Area Support Groups Caregiver Group See information on left.

Diabetic Support Group

Meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 6 p.m. in the Stoughton Hospital Board Room. Please call Deb at 608-628-6500 for more information or to reserve a seat.

Grandparents Raising Their Relative’s

Children 2nd Sat., 10:00 AM -12:00 PM The Rainbow Project Office 831 E. Washington Ave., Madison

Child care & transportation available to those in need. Contact: Rose Roh, 249-2209 Ethel Dunn, 238-8751

Hope Chest Breast Cancer Support 3rd Monday, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Stoughton Hospital, Board Rm.

900 Ridge Street Contact: 877-3476

Low Vision Support 3rd Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room

Contact: 873-8585

Parkinson Group 4th Wednesday, 1:30 –3:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room Contact: 873-8585

Multiple Sclerosis Support 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Stoughton Area Senior Center Mandt Room Contact: 873-8585

Older Adult Alcoholics Anonymous Every Tuesday, 2:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center Stoughton Room, 2nd Floor In order to maintain confidentiality individuals may enter/exit from building’s back NW corner door. Contact: Earl German 246-7606 ext. 1182

Grief Support Groups Contact Agrace HospiceCare www.agracehospicecare.org Madison Office: 276-4660 Janesville Office: 755-1871 A grief support group meets at the Stoughton Senior Center, on the lower level on the 3rd Tuesday at 3:00PM

Alzheimer’s & Dementia

Alliance of Wisconsin

Information, education, advocacy and support services including a 24/7 Helpline. 232-3400 or (888) 308-6251 toll-free [email protected]

January Highlights

The Causes of Parkinson Disease

Wednesday, January 23 1:30—3:00 PM StoughtonSenior Center

Join us for a discussion on The Causes of Parkinson’s Disease. To register, please call 873-8585.

Creating Balance: Between Caring for Yourself and Providing Care for Others

Thursday, January 10 2:00– 3:30 PM StoughtonSenior Center

Join us for this special presentation provided by Jean Mueller, Caregiver Trainer for Catholic Charities Aging Services. All caregivers are welcome.

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(608) 873-8888

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GREENSPIRE APARTMENTS924 Jackson St.

873-7855

Park Vernon ApartmentsElderly (62 years or Better)

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800-346-8581

RCAC

Enjoyable & Affordable Assisted Living

Low Security Deposit Flexible Service Plan

608-356-9213

Inspired Adult Day Services608-873-7300

120 Chalet Dr, StoughtonHours: 8:30am - 5:30pm

Mon, Wed, Fri

Respite is not a luxury it is a necessity

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Friendly Hometown Service

Wide variety of Home Health

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Great Waterfront Dining

Serving Lunch & Dinner

Sunday Breakfast

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How Can We Help?

McCARTHY NURSING HOME

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Houser & Osborn Law Office

301 W. Main St.

Stoughton

608-873-7781

Elder Law Estate Planning

Robertson Electric And Home Maintenance, LLC

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For your electric & repair needs, let me be your problem solver.

Robin S. Robertson

CELEBRATING

100 YEARSOF EXCELLENCE IN

MEMORIAL CREATIONS

If you are planning ahead

or have not yet marked the

grave of your loved one,

NOW IS THE TIME TO CREATE

YOUR LEGACY!

DIRIENZOMONUMENTS

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Elnora Johnson Faye Crawford Reta Smith Lorein Reynolds Bettty Neath Ronald & Dorothy Knispel Carl & Catharin Chenoweth Anonymous Elizabeth Robb Zumba Class Robert Halverson Mary Rowe Eleanor Doering Rae Ladd Vennevoll, Inc. Wilbur Venske Alden & Elvera Phelps Ruth Herbeck Verne & Beverly Pieper Karen Berg Yoga Group

Thank you very much for the recent donations given by:

John & Karen Cornell Ahn Family Charitable Trust Helen Frank Barbara Johnson Memorial Jerry & Judy Gryttenholm James Wedeward Robert Halverson Michael & Patti Schwartz Theora Utke Janice Palmer Mary Kay Mathison Lois Janny Dorothy Seamonson Greg & Wendy Jenson Dale & Diane Hanson Mildred Gjertson Tuesday & Thursday Exercise Group Family and Friends of Doris Obrecht

Senior Passes for Stoughton School District Athletic Events Call 873-8585 For Details

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Trusted Senior ServicesStoughton Hospital is committed to providing the personalized healthcare services seniors need and expect. You can trust our experienced team to deliver comprehensive, expert senior care - close to home. And trust us to meet the current and future healthcare needs of our neighbors throughout the Stoughton community.

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873-6635

LIFE CELEBRATION

CENTERS

Michael Smits

Dale R. Holzhuter

Jodi Corbit

Peter Gunderson

Paul Selbo, Attendant

Laurie Dybevik, Pre-Need Specialist

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ManagementOver 20 years

PEST MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Please call Gary at 608-835-2563

Cell 608-712-3859


News: COA & Community

Home Energy Assistance Schedule an appointment with Energy Services, Inc. at (608) 333-0333. For all other questions call 608-267-8601. They hold office hours at the Stoughton Area Senior Center on the following Wednesdays: Jan. 9 & 30, Mar. 13 & 27, Apr. 10.

Walking The Halls Are you looking for an opportunity to get out of the house and get some exer-cise during the colder weather? If so, consider walking the halls of River Bluff School. At no charge, River Bluff will be open to the public from Nov. 12 to March 15th Monday-Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. It will be closed on 11/22, 11/23, 12/26, 1/2. For details call the Stoughton High School Athletic Office at 877-5620.

QuitLine: Free Help for Smokers Quitting tobacco isn’t easy. The Wisconsin Tobacco QuitLine can help you quit tobacco by offering free medications, live coaching and web forums. The QuitLine is sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Health Ser-vices. Research shows that smokers and chewers who call the QuitLine are four times more likely to quit than if they try to quit on their own! Quit coaches help each caller de-velop an individualized quit plan. The Quit Line also sends callers a free quit guide with information about quitting methods, medica-tions and other tips. For FREE, confidential coaching on how to quit tobacco and FREE medication, call the Wisconsin Tobacco QuitLine at 1-800-QUIT-NOW or go to www.WiQuitLine.org

Commission on Aging

No meeting in December 2012

Next meeting: 12:00 p.m. January 8, 2013 Senior Center, Stoughton Room

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Accreditation Process

In August, we began our second process for National

Council on Aging re-accreditation. Going through this

process not only ensures we maintain this official

recognition; it also forces us to be critical of our ser-

vice to the community –Are we the best we can be?

Currently, the Accreditation Committee, comprised of

staff, volunteers & community leaders has reviewed

five of the nine standards. Completion of each

standard means the Committee feels the Center

fulfills the NCOA’s required criteria.

Throughout the process, unmet requirements or

recommendations are scripted as Action Plans for

further work. So far, we’ve sited the following needs:

«Review our mission statement.

«Conduct an orientation to all COA members.

«Report funding & participation trend data in reports.

«Review our confidentiality policy.

«Continue refining our Policies & Procedures Manual

«Develop an evaluation plan.

«Compile results of all evaluations and give observa-

tions and recommendations.

The Committee is scheduled to finish reviewing the

remaining standards by March. However, our work

does not end there. Meeting all nine standards of ex-

cellence fore senior center operations is ongoing.

Would you like to assist? New perspectives are always welcome to ensure that

we continue to meet the best practices and industry

standards for senior centers. If you have an interest in

contributing your time and energy in completing the

above needs please contact Cindy McGlynn, 873-8585.


Senior Center: Ongoing Programs

Please see the Activity Calendar on page 14 for exact dates and times of the following programs. You may call the Senior Center Receptionist at (608) 873-8585 for further information.

Chair Exercise, $2/class Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 AM Chair Massage, Tuesdays $10/15-mins. This month: Tues. Jan. 15 Call to schedule appointment.

Line Dancing Every other Tues. 2:30 PM

Check Calendar

UW Nutrition Education, Free Topic: Be Active in Winter

2nd Thursday, 11:30 AM Ping Pong, Free Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM

Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

Tai Chi -Beginners $5/class or $27 for 6 classes Monday 10:30 Tai Chi Mon. & Th. 9:00 AM $5/class

Tai Chi –Advanced $10/class Mon. & Thurs. 1:00 PM Wii Bowling, Free Main Floor- Call for times Yoga for Over 50 Suggested donation $3-$10 Tue. & Fri. 9:00AM, and Tues. 6:30 PM

Covenant Lutheran Church and Wed. 9:00 AM Fire Dept. Zumba Friday 9:15 to 10AM $3

Computer Assistance/Lessons Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 AM or by appointment , morning or afternoon. Come with your computer questions. 4 com-puters, 3 iPads & WiFi available.

Handiwork, Free Mon., 1:00 - 3:30 PM Bring your current project & join the conversation.

Norwegian Language Class Wed., 9:00 - 11:00 AM No registration needed. $10 New students welcome!

Painting Group, Sept-May Thur., 9:30 AM - 11:30 PM Free at Vennevoll Clubhouse Rosemaling Group, Free Wed., 9:15 AM Norwegian painting Wood Carving, Thru MATC Thur., 8:00 - 12:00 PM Wood Shop, Free Mornings Must take a safety course to use the shop. Creative Writing Class 2nd Tues. of the month 1:00 PM

Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM Bunco, See you in February

Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Sponsor: Anonymous Donor Cribbage Free Every Monday 1:00 PM Euchre 4th Saturday 7:30 PM Over the Hill Bingo 4th Tues. 1:15 PM Bring a “White Elephant” Prize

Pool Table, Free Daily Sheepshead, Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Lessons available when called in advance.

Ping Pong, Free Doubles: Wed. 3:00 PM

Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

Fitness & Wellness

Classes & Skill Development

Social & Recreation


January Highlights

FRIENDSHIP FUND FOR

ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER

If you are in need of financial assistance to participate in activities at the Senior Center,

there is a fund available to help you.

For more information please contact Cindy McGlynn/Director 873-8585.

Free Movie Friday January 4 1:00 PM The Odd Life of Timothy Green

A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears. Rated PG. You are welcome to bring your own movie treat.

Lunch Bunch Group Friday, Jan. 11, 2013 11:30 AM at Pizza Hut Stoughton New participants are always welcome. If attending or if you have questions, please call 873-8585.

NO Bunco this month. See you in February.

Over the Hill Bingo Tues. Jan. 22 at 1:15 PM

Bring a “White Elephant” gift

Chair Massage is moving to Tuesday’s! Come and get rejuvenated and relaxed on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Appointments from 12 to 1:30 PM. Cost is only $10 for a 15 minute session.

Beginner Tai Chi Classes to Start in January Here’s your chance to stick to your New Year’s resolutions to become more active and get some exercise. Dis-cover the strength and vitality this Chinese health exercise can give to you! It will begin on Monday, January 7th at 10:30 AM. This class is for begin-ners. It features a Tai Chi exercise routine of three steps and eight moves. The cost is $27.00 for 6 classes or $5.00 for each class. Participants from previous classes have reported increases in strength and flexibility as well as better balance. Contact 873-8585 for more information.

Annual Pool Tournaments Open to All—Join the Competition

Singles will compete: January 11th at 9:00 am

Doubles will compete: January 18th at 9:00 am

Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities

January 2013

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Saturday Mornings

Center Opened

by Volunteers

9-11:00 AM

1

Happy New Year

Staff Holiday

Center Closed

2 8:00 Chair Stretch

9:00 Yoga* 9:00 NorwegianClass 9:15 Rosemaling 10:00 Jewelry Class 3:00 Ping Pong

3 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

4 Veteran’s Assist. 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga * 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Movie Pg. 13

7 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 10:00 Blood Press Ck 9:30 Bridge 10:30 Beg Tai Chi 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage 1:00 Writing Grp.

8 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 10:00 MS Support Noon COA Meeting NO Bunco this month 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

9 Energy Services 8:00 Chair Stretch

9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling 3:00 Ping Pong

10 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge Caregiver Group 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead 2:00 Caregiver Talk

11 Shop WestTown 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Single Pool Tournament Pg. 13 9:15 Zumba 9:30 Coffee/Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong Lunch Bunch Pg. 13 1:00 PD Exercise

14 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 10:00 Blood Press CK 10:30 Beg Tai Chi Foot Care in P.M. 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

15 Diabetic & Reg Foot Care In AM 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 1:30 Chair Massage 2:00 AA Meeting 3:00 Grief Support

16 8:00 Chair Stretch 9 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 3:00 Ping Pong

17 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead 1:30 Low Vision Grp

18 Veteran’s Assist 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Doubles Pool Tournament Pg. 13 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise

21 Tech Fair 1:30PM See Page 1 Staff Off—Holiday

22 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 12:30 Living Well Presentation Pg. 6 1:15 Over the Hill Bingo 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

23 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 NorwegianClass 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Rosemaling 1:30 Parkinson Grp See pg. 7 3:00 Ping Pong

24 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

25 Veteran’s Assist. Popcorn in AM Shop at Target East 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 PD Exercise

28 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

29 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 2:00 AA Meeting

30 Energy Services 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 NorwegianClass 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Rosemaling 3:00 Ping Pong

31 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 10 Blood Press. Ck. 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

Saturday

Evening

Cards-Euchre

Jan. 26

7:30 PM

Open to All

* = Off Site Class

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Stoughton Area Senior Center

January 2013

Menu

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

For all lunch reservations please call by noon the business day before. 873-8585

1

Center Closed Happy 2013 No meals served today

2 Chili Mac w/ Corn Jell-O w/Fruit Cornbread Margarine Cake

3 Swiss Steak Rice Green Beans Applesauce Multi Gr. Bread Marg.

4 Lasagna Parmesan Cheese Broccoli Spears Mandarin Oranges Wh Wh Bread/Marg. Pie

7 Baked Chicken & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Spinach Banana Multi Gr. Bread Marg.

8 Meatloaf/Gravy Roasted Potatoes Roasted Veggies Pineapple Wh Wh Bread/ Marg.

9 Cr. Potato Soup Crackers Turkey/Ham & Swiss on Rye Mayo Pkt. Apple Juice Cookie

10 Cheesy Baked Fish Tarter Sauce Rice Pilaf California Mix Jell-O /Peaches Wh Wh Roll/Marg.

11 Roast Beef/Gravy Augratin Potatoes Peas n Onions Fresh Orange Wh WH Bread/Marg Cookie

14 Mac n Cheese Green Beans Pear Bread/Marg. Chocolate Cake

15 Hamburger/Bun Ketchup/Mustard Baked Beans Veggie Blend Banana Cookie

16 Salisbury Steak n Gravy Mashed Potatoes Corn Apple Juice Wh Wh Bread/Marg.

17 Chicken A La King Rice Beets Pineapple Wh WH Bread/Marg

18 Sliced Turkey Ham Scalloped Potatoes Squash Fruit Cup Rye Bread/Marg. Pudding

21 Center Closed Staff Holiday No Meals Served Martin Luther King Day

22 Stuffed Green Pepper Soup & Crackers Turkey/Mayo Pkt. & American Cheese On Croissant Apricots Cookie

23 Polish Sausage German Potato Salad California Blend Mandarin Oranges Wh Wh Bread/Marg Jell-O Cake

24 Goulash Casserole Mixed Veggies Peach Multi Gr Bread/Marg Cookie

25 Meatloaf Baked Potatoes & Sour Cream Spinach Fruit Cocktail Wh Wh Bread/Marg

28 Beef Tips over Egg Noodles French Green Beans Applesauce Wh Wh Bread/Marg. Ice Cream Cup

29 Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Broccoli Fresh Orange Wh Wh Roll/ Marg Pumpkin Bars

30 Pork Roast/ Gravy Rice Pilaf Carrot Coins Cinnamon Sl. Apples Multi Gr White Bread Margarine

31 Tator Tot Casserole Chuck Wagon Corn Pear Half Corn Bread Marg. Cookie

Various salads available on Thursdays at the Center. Call for salad information at 873-8585

All meals provided by:

DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES

Yahara Senior News is published once a month by the Stoughton Area Senior Center.

The Stoughton Area Senior Center, a non-profit agency, coordinates, develops, supports and monitors programs and services for persons over 55 years of age. This newsletter is published for the purpose of educating the older adults and their families. The service area is the City of Stoughton and the Towns of Albion, Dunkirk, Dunn, Pleasant Springs and Rutland.

If you wish to have this newsletter mailed to you, the cost is $8.00 per year. Call 873-8585.

Yahara Senior News 248 West Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-8585 Fax # 608-873-8162 www.ci.stoughton.wi.us/senior/

Senior Center Staff Cindy McGlynn—Director Hollee Camacho—Assistant Director (M-Th) Jean Truss—Case Manager Kelly Janda—Case Manager JoAnn Seymour—Case Manager (M-W) Lisa Hanson—Nutrition Manager Teressa Pellett—Volunteer/Program Coordinator (Hours Vary) Kristin Ott—Receptionist (M-TH)

Township Case Managers Albion & Dunkirk .......................................... 335-6677 Open Position Stoughton Area Senior Center Pleasant Springs & Rutland ......................... 838-7117 Sara Sprang, McFarland Outreach Dunn & Christiana ........................................... 838-7117 Lori Andersen, McFarland Outreach Appointments made for home visits, or at Stoughton and McFarland Outreach offices.

Commission On Aging All Meetings Are Open To Public

David Bacon—Town of Pl. Springs ..................... 877-9777 Edna Cloutier—City of Stoughton ................... 873-3809 Kay Davis—City of Stoughton ........................... 873-4886 Carol Heidenway—Town of Dunn .................. 835-5472 Open Position—City of Stoughton………………… Don Mix—City of Stoughton ............................. 873-3637 Mary Onsager—School District Rep ................ 873-3999 Jeanne Schwass-Long—Town of Dunkirk ........ 873-9227 David Sharpe—City of Stoughton ..................... 877-8724 Charlotte Snow—City of Stoughton ................. 205-1281 Betty Thompson—Town of Rutland ................ 835-5145 Tricia Suess—City Council Rep ........................ 873-6677 Ron Jensen—Town of Albion………………….…………..228-5963

Be Counted in 2013!

Remember to use your My Senior Center swipe card every

time you visit the Senior Center.

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