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

September 2012,Vol.29 No.9

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

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WI Senior Games,

Brat Fest Volunteers

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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 Stoughton 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

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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

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Grandparent Visitation Rights

Visitation rights, until recently, only applied to a

child’s parents. Today, however, every state

has created statutes to govern the visitation

rights of grandparents and others, such as fos-

ter parents, caregivers or stepparents.

In general, two types of laws exist: restrictive

visitation statutes and permissive visitation

statutes. Restrictive visitation laws allow

grandparents to seek visitation rights if there

has been a divorce or death.

Permissive visitation laws allow a grandparent

or third party to request visitation even if both

parents are alive or still married. In this situa-

tion, the court will consider whether the pro-

posed child visitation arrangement is in the

best interest of the child.

US Supreme Court Case Troxel v Granville

(http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/

getcase.pl?court=US&vol=000&invol=99-138),

530 U.S. 57 (2000), grandparents petitioned

for visitation rights after mother, Tommie Gran-

ville, limited visitation to once per month and

some holidays. The Court did not make a find-

ing on whether all nonparent visitation statutes

violate the constitution, and restricted its deci-

sion to the Washington statute in question.

Because the Supreme Court did not make a

finding that visitation laws are unconstitutional

per se, every state still allows third-party

petitioners to seek visitation rights. After the

ruling in Troxel, states now give substantial

deference to a fit parent’s decision of what is

best when weighing whether to grant visitation

rights.

Mediation can be an effective way to settle dis-

putes without going to court. In mediation, a

neutral third party will help the parties commu-

nicate and come to a legally binding solution

that benefits both sides. (This information was ob-

tained from an article by Findlaw, a Thomson Reuter

business. Copyright 2012 & Grandparents Raising

Grandchildren-The Legal Issues by Jacquelyn Dunn.

(Ezine @rticles)

In today’s society there seems to be an epi-

demic of grandparents raising grandchildren.

With girls becoming pregnant younger and

younger, the only responsible parties involved

are the grandparents of the child. Other rea-

sons for a grandparent to become a parent of

a child include military cases where a parent is

deployed or other similar situations due to un-

foreseen circumstances.

There are legal issues involved for grandpar-

ents who are raising their grandchildren, de-

pending on the expectation o f the child’s par-

ent. While some young mothers and fathers

are happy to hand over their rights of the child,

others may feel entitled to keep the rights to

the child, minus the responsibility or raising

them.

To keep from becoming a victim of this type of

situation you as a grandparent must know from

the beginning your rights and must talk with

the child’s parents about their expectations

and their wishes to establish an agreement

from the very beginning. Issues to be aware of

include: Power of Attorney-A parent can give

power of attorney rights of their child to a

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grandparent to allow them to make decisions le-

gally for the child. This will allow them to make

decisions regarding the child’s schooling, medical

issues, and other common issues. This power of

attorney, however, is not permanent and can be

revoked by the person who gave the power in the

first place.

! Medical consent-In some states medical con-

sent can be signed over from a parent to a

grandparent of a child to allow them to make

medical decisions regarding that child. This

involves signing simple paperwork.

! Legal custody, guardianship or adoption-

Many times grandparents will seek custody,

guardianship or adoption of their grandchil-

dren. Each of these possibilities is different,

and it is important that you seek legal help.

Financial resources for grandparents raising

grandchildren by Jim Miller (Printed in the Bra-

denton Herald; May 29, 2012)

Financial Assistance-First, check eligibility for

WI’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

(TANF) Program. This may include cash assis-

tance, food stamps, and free or low-cost daycare.

If household income is too high, ask about the

“child-only grant” for just the grandchild’s support

alone. For additional programs like guardianship

subsidies, non-parent grants or kinship care. Call

Dane County Human Services for more informa-

tion.

Ask if your grandkids are eligible for Social Secu-

rity, including benefits for children, survivor bene-

fits or SSI. Call your local Social Security Office

(866-770-2263)

Use benefitscheckup.org, a comprehensive web

resource that helps you search for additional fi-

nancial assistance programs, such as lower en-

ergy bills, discounts on prescription medications

and more.

Possible Tax Benefits include the Dependency

Exemption which allows you to deduct $3800 in

2012 for each qualifying grandchild.

There’s also the Earned Income Tax Credit

(EITC) available to those with moderate to low

incomes, or the Child Tax Credit if you make too

much money to quality for the EITC.

If you are working, and incurring child care ex-

penses in order to work, there’s a Child and De-

pendent Care Credit. If you choose to legally

adopt your grandkids, there’s an Adoption Credit

that provides a federal tax credit of up to $12, 650

per child.

Education –related tax credits through the Ameri-

can Opportunity Tax Credit or the Lifetime Learn-

ing Credit may help if your grandkids to college.

To learn more about these tax benefits call 800-

829-1040.

LEGAL ISSUES

Without some sort of legal custody, you may not

be eligible for many of the previously listed finan-

cial assistance programs, and there can be prob-

lems with basic things like enrolling your grand-

kids in school, or giving a doctor permission to

treat them.

If you need help locating affordable or free legal

assistance use findlegalhelp.org or call the Elder-

care Locator at 800-677-1116 for referrals.

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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 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 page 15. 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.

We are Living Longer……. From Health Day Magazine August 7, 2012

Americans' life expectancy continues to increase. But how long you'll live depends on many factors, including how you take care of yourself in the years leading to older age. The Cleveland Clinic offers this advice to help seniors promote healthy aging: ! Don't smoke, and limit alcohol to no more

than one drink per day. ! Get regular physical activity, including a

variety of exercises. ! Maintain a healthy body weight and get

regular medical checkups. ! Help maintain intellectual health by

participating in hobbies, furthering your education and learning new activities.

! Spend time improving your relationships. ! Work with a physician who specializes in the

health of older adults. Discuss your health goals and any advance directives with your doctor.

Recipe of the Month

Grilled Tuna Sandwich with Lemon-Chili Mayo Ingredients: ! 8 slices whole-wheat or sourdough bread ! 3 tablespoons canola oil ! 2 8-ounce tuna fillets, about 1 inch thick ! 1/2 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon chili powder,

divided ! 1/4 teaspoon salt ! 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise ! 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest ! 1 tablespoon lemon juice ! 3 cups watercress or baby arugula, tough

stems removed Preparation: 1. Preheat grill to medium-high. 2. Lightly brush bread slices with oil. Brush tuna

with the remaining oil and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and salt.

3. Grill the tuna, turning once, until cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean cutting board. Grill the bread, turning once, until beginning to brown, about 1 min-ute per side.

4. Combine mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon chili powder in a small bowl. Thinly slice the tuna with the grain.

5. To assemble the sandwiches, spread about 2 tablespoons of the lemon-chili mayonnaise over 4 slices of bread. Top with about 3/4 cup watercress (or arugula), the tuna and the re-maining slices of bread.

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Ping Pong Table Added The Stoughton Senior Center Ping Pong Club has added a second table, thanks to the generous contribution of its members. While the schedule lists two times for play, Wednesday afternoon and Friday morning, anybody can use the tables when ever the downstairs room is empty. Great fun, great exercise, great maintenance of reaction times and great camaraderie. So, play with the club or find a partner and let your heart beat soar. Wil Venske—Ping Pong Club Player

Personal Essentials Pantry Helping with personal and household hygiene

Free to all individuals and families in need Open every 1st & 3rd Thursday 2 to 6 PM Located at Watershed 129 E Main St Stoughton Call 608-205-8855 for more information, to volunteer or to donate.

Stop Pre-approved Credit Card Offers Did you know that you can put a stop to the pre-approved credit card offers that come in the mail? These unsolicited credit cards are not only annoying, but must also be disposed of properly to reduce the risk of identity theft or other improper use. You can opt out of these by calling, toll-free, 888-567-8688 or by visiting the Opt Out website at www.optoutprescreen.com.

Free Dane County Library Service for the Homebound Dance County Library Outreach Service loans large print books

and books on tape to homebound individuals who are unable to travel to the library. Anyone living in Dane County who lives outside the Madison City limits who has an ongoing physical condition that prevents them from coming to the library is eligible for this service. The library materials are sent postage free through the mail and may be returned the same way. To learn more about this free service, contact Outreach Librarian Mary Driscoll at 266-4419 or via email at dclout@scls.lib.wi.us.

FLU SHOT CLINIC &

BRAT FEST

FRIDAY OCTOBER 5TH

WATCH FOR

DETAILS IN OUR

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

SENIOR CENTER OPEN HOUSE

248 W. MAIN FRI. SEPT. 14TH 9AM TO 11AM

Join us for cinnamon rolls and a tour of your senior center.

Learn about all the programs and services we offer.

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Area Support Groups Caregiver Group This group is taking a summer break. Meetings will resume in October. Contact 873-8585.

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, the lower level on the 3rd Tuesday at 5:00PM

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 support@alzwisc.org

September Highlights Eat Wise for Healthy Eyes Thurs. Sept. 20, 1:30-2:30

Learn more about healthy diets, healthy vision and the risk factors and treatment of age-related macular degeneration at a free webinar presented by Julie Mares, PhD, Professor of Nutrition at UW School of Medicine & Public Health and Marshall Flax, MS, Director of Vision Rehabilitation at the WI Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired. Online/in-home viewing go to www.wcbblind.org or call 800-783-5213; Or, just come to the Senior Center and watch it with our Low Vision group! Parkinson’s Symposium Saturday, Sept. 29 9:30 AM—2:30 PM St. Mary’s Hospital Conference Center, Bays 1-6

Please RSVP by Friday, Sept. 21 to Hannah at (608) 229-7628 or parkinson_assn@ssmhc.com Free for members of the WI Chapter APDA, $10 for non-members. Membership is $10 annually.

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Houser & Osborn Law Office

301 W. Main St.

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Elder Law Estate Planning

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Ph: 608/877-4081 FAX: 608/877-2582

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Grandparents Day Sunday September 9th The impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. President Jimmy Carter, in 1978, proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day.

School Is Back In Session Please Drive Carefully

“Only Leaves Should Fall” Falls Prevention Seminar Tuesday, October 2, 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Fitchburg Senior Center 5510 Lacy The Safe Communities Falls Prevention Task Force invites area seniors to a special workshop. Falls are a major threat to an older adult’s independence, and in most cases they are preventable. This workshop will discuss and show participants actions that they can take to prevent falls. The cost for the workshop is $8.00, including a delicious lunch and a door prize for all. To register, call the Fitchburg Senior Center at 270-4290, or email amy.jordan@city.fitchburg.wi.us The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 25.

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LIFE CELEBRATION

CENTERS

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FRIENDSHIP FUND FOR

ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER

If you are in need of financial assistance to participate in the activities at the Senior Center, there is a fund available to help you.

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

Commission on Aging Meeting Highlights for August 7, 2012

Director Comments: C. McGlynn

! Outdoor Sign –new design has brown scaffolding to

match the building; design approved by COA.

! New storage for canoe rental supplies

! Mid-Year Statistics –to be distributed to townships. Case Management has increased since mid-2011 (unduplicated people=8%, home visits =21%, office visits = 21%, phone =31%); event participation increased too (total visits=11%, people= 9%)

! Waiting List –new case management referrals must

wait 1-2 weeks for first meeting unless an emergency

! WiFi –COA motioned to look into the cost of having own Center connection separate from the City

Staffing Updates

! We hired Teressa Pellett as our new Volunteer/Program Coordinator. She is already meeting with volunteers & coordination for Senior Center month.

Re-Accreditation

! We look forward to beginning State and National

re-Accreditation by the end of this month. City’s Budgeting for Outcomes

! We are disappointed that two of our offers (Information & Assistance and Nutrition) weren’t as highly prioritized as we would hope after the Results Team’s first rating.

! In the next rating, Teams will prioritize offers with their dollar amounts, then the Leadership Team will look at which offers are below on the priority list and determine whether or not or how to fund.

Legislative Update

! See www.aarp.org/healthlawguide for details on the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

Full meeting minutes at: http://stoughtoncitydocs.com/commission-on-aging/ Next meeting: 12:00 p.m. September 4, 2012

Senior Center, Stoughton Room

Home Energy Assistance You will need to schedule an appointment with Energy Services, Inc. at

(608) 333-0333. For all other questions call 608-267-8601. They will hold office hours at the Stoughton Area Senior Center on the following Wednesdays: Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov.14, Dec. 5, Jan. 9 & 30, Mar.13 & 27 and April 10.

Call Reassurance for Older Adults and

Medical Reminder Services The number to call is:

608-274-7900

Independent Living at 2970 Chapell Valley Road,

Madison provides this unique service

for older adults in the Dane County area.

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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, $10/15-mins. This month: Sept. 5 & 19 Call to schedule appointment.

Line Dancing Every other Tues. 2:30 PM

UW Nutrition Education, Free Topic: Food Safety Month 4th Thursday, 11:30 AM Ping Pong, Free Doubles: Wednesday. 3:00 PM Singles: Friday. 10:30 AM

Tai Chi -Beginners, $5/class Mon. & Thur. 9:00 AM Tai Chi –Advanced, $5/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 Modified Zumba Tues. 1:00PM

Computer Assistance/Lessons Tues. & Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 AM or by appointment , morning or afternoon. Come with your com-puter questions. 4 computers, 3 iPads & WiFi available. Handiwork, Free Mon., 1:00 - 3:30 PM Bring your current project & join the conversation.

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.

Bridge, Free Mon. & Thurs. 9:30 AM Bunco, First Tues. $1.00 1:00 PM Chess, Free Fri. 10:00 AM Community Bingo, $1 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Sponsor: Southern Care Hospice 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, 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

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

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September Highlights

THE ARTIST

Free Movie Friday September 7 1:00 PM PG-13 Hollywood 1927. George (Jean Dujardin) is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller (Berenice Bejo), it seems the sky's the limit & stardom awaits! You are welcome to bring your own movie treat.

Lunch Bunch Group Friday, September 14th 11:30 AM at Springer’s Bring a friend or come alone and meet new friends. If attending or if you have questions, please call 873-8585.

BUNCO Tuesday Aug. 7 at 1:00 PM

$1.00 donation. If you don’t know the game, we can teach you.

New players always welcome. Come join the fun. Bunco!!

Fall Floral Workshop We are offering a 3-session floral design class at the Senior Center. Cost would be $20.00 for

the class and flowers. The class will be meeting Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 pm. Sept. 11, 18, 25. There would be a few tools or props that the student would need to supply. If you would like to sign up for the class or have questions, call Kate at 608-209-3703.

Chair Caning Class Clyde Cross, local Stoughton artist, will be offing a chair caning class on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 PM from Sept. 12 thru Oct. 10. The

charge for the class is $5.00 paid to the Stoughton Senior Center. Bring your own chair or Clyde may be able to find you one. Weaving materials can be obtained thru Clyde. Come and learn this new “traditional skill” or come and work on your project with others as they learn. You need to sign up for this class at 873-8585.

Over the Hill Bingo This Month

Tues. Sept. 25 at 1:15 PM Bring a “White Elephant” gift

Join Us For Special Music ... � Cowboy Bob Wednesday Sept. 12 1:00 PM

� Catfish River Revue Thursday Sept. 20 1:00 PM

If you will be joining us for lunch on the entertainment days, please call the day before the event by noon for your reservation. 873-8585.

Overcoming Stigma: Sharing An Understanding of Depression and Anxiety presented by the Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation Grapevine Project Friday Sept. 21 at 12:30 PM Mental health is vital to our overall health and well-being. Learn how to see the signs and symptoms of stress and how to reduce them. Good mental health strengthens our abilities to cope with stress and change. Open to all.

Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities

SEPTEMBER

2012

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Saturday

Evening

Cards-Euchre

September 22

7:30 PM

Open to All

Saturday Mornings

Center Opened

by Volunteers

9-11:00 AM

New participants in our activities

are always welcome!

3 Labor Day Center Staff Holiday Open by Volunteers 9-11:00 AM

4 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help Noon COA Meeting 1:00 Bunco 1:00 Modified Zumba 2:00 AA Meeting 2:30 Line Dancing

5 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Norwegian Class 9:15 Rosemaling 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong

6 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

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

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

11 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 10 MS Support Grp 1:00 Floral Class see Pg13 1:00 Modified Zumba 2:00 AA Meeting

12 BBQ Lunch Day & Cowboy Bob Pg. 13 8:00 Chair Stretch 9 Norwegian Class 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Rosemaling 3:00 Ping Pong 6PM Chair Caning See pg. 13

13 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge Caregiver Group 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

14 Open House 9am Veteran’s Assist Shop at West Town 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Zumba 9:30 Coffee/Mayor 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong 11:30 Lunch Bunch

17 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge Foot Care in PM 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

18 Diabetic & Reg. Foot Care in AM 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 1:00 Floral Class 1:00 Modified Zumba 2:00 AA Meeting 5 PM Grief Support

19 Energy Services 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 NorwegianClass 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Rosemaling 1:00 Bingo 1:30 Chair Massage 3:00 Ping Pong 6PM Chair Caning

20 8 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Entertainment see page 13 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead 1:30 Low Vision Grp.

21 Mental Health Presentation Pg. 13 Veteran’s Assist. Popcorn Day 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong

24 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:30 Bridge 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Cribbage

25 9-12 Woodshop 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Computer Help 1:00 Floral Class 1:00 Modified Zumba 1:15 Over the Hill Bingo 2:00 AA Meeting

26 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:00 Norwegian 9:15 Rosemaling 1:30 Parkinson Support Group 3:00 Ping Pong 6PM Chair Caning

27 8:00 Woodcarving 9:00 Beg. Tai Chi 9:00 Woodshop 9:00 Computer Help 9:30 Bridge 10 Blood Press. Ck. 1:00 Adv. Tai Chi 1:30 Sheepshead

28 Shop at Target West Veteran’s Assist. Popcorn in AM 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Yoga* 9:15 Zumba 10:00 Chess 10:30 Ping Pong

* = Off Site Class

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Stoughton Area Senior Center Menu

SEPTEMBER

2012

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

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

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

Interested in

delivering meals on wheels??

Call Teressa 873-8585

3 Labor Day Center Staff Holiday No Meals Today

4 Hamburger /Bun Lettuce/Onion/ Ketchup/Mustard Green Beans Mandarin Oranges Blueberry Pie

5 Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Beets Apricots Multi Grain Bread Strawberry Short Cake & Topping

6 Tator Tot Casserole Carrots Diced Pears Small Croissant/Marg Ice Cream

7 Ham & Cheese Omelet O.J. O’Brien Potatoes Fresh Fruit Cinnamon Roll & Butter

10 Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Italian Green Beans Peach Slices W.W. Bread Marg.

11 Turkey Roast & Gravy Stuffing Peas & Pearl Onions Orange Juice Multi Gr. Bread

12 Pulled Pork on Bun BBQ Sauce Pkt. Baked Beans Creamy Coleslaw Watermelon Apple Pie

13 Hearty Vegetable Soup Crackers Tuna Salad /Lettuce On Wh. Wheat Bun Banana Cookie

14 Baked Fish & Tarter Sauce Cheesy Potatoes Harvard Beets Fruit Cocktail W.Wh Dinner Roll Marg. Cherry Pie

17 Sweet & Sour Chicken Rice Oriental Mix Wh Wheat Bread Marg. Pudding & Topping

18 Ham Loaf & Mustard Sauce Baked Sweet Potato Broccoli Flowerets Pear Half Rye Bread/Marg.

19 Spaghetti & Meatballs Mixed Greens & Tomato Slices & Dressing Peach Slices Garlic Bread Parmesan Packet

20 Brat on a Bun Ketchup Mustard Relish Baked Beans Copper Penny Salad Fresh Fruit

21 Roast Beef Mashed Potatoes Roasted Veggies Chunky Applesauce Multi Gr. Bread Marg. Cookie

24 Seafood Pasta Salad Cucumbers & Onions Fruit Cup Wh Wheat Bread Strawberry Ice Cream

25 Tomato Barley Soup Crackers Sliced Turkey, & Cheese on Rye With Lettuce & Tomato & mayo pkt. Orange Bar Dessert

26 American Chop Suey Rice Sugar Snap Peas Fruit Cup Multi Gr. Bread Marg

27 Roast Pork & Gravy Mashed Potatoes Harvard Beets Strawberry Shortcake & Topping Wh Wheat Bread Marg.

28 Chicken Cacciatore Egg Noodles California Mix Peach Half Multi Gr. Bread Marg. Cookie

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/

fxÇ|ÉÜ VxÇàxÜ fàtyy Cindy McGlynn—Director Hollee Camacho—Assistant Director (M-Th) Jean Truss—Case Manager Kelly Janda—Case Manager Susan Brodd—Case Manager (F) JoAnn Seymour—Case Manager (M-W) Lisa Hanson—Nutrition Manager Teressa Pellett—Volunteer/Program Coordinator (Hours Vary) Kristin Ott—Receptionist (M-TH)

gÉãÇá{|Ñ Vtáx `tÇtzxÜá Albion & Dunkirk .......................................... 335-6677 Susan Brodd, Stoughton Area Senior Center -Fridays 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.

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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 Open Position—City Council Rep ..................................... Ron Jensen—Town of Albion………………….…………..228-5963