Port Washington Adult Community Senior Citizens Center

PORT WASHINGTON ADULT COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER

E-mail: [email protected] Center Phone Number: 262-284-5821

Port Washington Adult Community Senior Center STANDARD RATE 403 West Foster Street U.S. POSTAGE PAID Port Washington, WI. 53074 PERMIT NO. 36 Port Washington, WI. CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED 53074

Member: Wisconsin Association Of Senior Centers (WASC), National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) & Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association (WPRA)

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE SENIOR CENTER STAFF! A Quick Note from David MacGregor, Assistant To all our Members: I can’t believe that it has been a year in the Assistant position! I just wanted to thank everyone for making me feel welcome here. Every month brought something different, and it’s always been fun to experience everything that goes on out here at the Center. I would like to thank all our fantastic volunteers and special event helpers for all the hard work that you’ve put in this year. I hope everyone has a fantastic holiday season and that 2017 turns out to be a GREAT year. -Dave MacGregor

End of Year Thanks from the Director Thank you to the Office Volunteer Assistants, Program Coordinators, Program Volunteer Leaders, Board and Committee Members! The Adult Community Senior Center is the place to be for active aging in Port Washington and we thank you for helping make it be the place to be! To each of our members, you chose the Center for many different reasons and we are happy to have you as members. Look to what you can do in 2017 for yourself, a friend, or the Center mission. I look forward to what we will achieve in 2017 with your support and enthusiasm. - Catherine Kiener, CPRP, Director

New Year, New You! Please consider trying a wellness class or enrichment class or learn a new game or skill! Strength with Bands will have 2 free trial days at the end of January. You can try any of the other wellness classes for free the first week of a session or contact the office. Also, think of joining in a lunch once in a while supported by the Older Americans Act for age 60 and better! Your participation here makes a difference in your life and in the lives you interact with at Center events. Plan ahead: National Park Speaker Jan 18, travel show Jan 25 or Valentine Party Feb. 14 with Live Music & the Popcorn Bar! Expand your network and meet some new people through the Port Washington Adult Community Senior Center!

Beth Smyth, previous assistant, greets Joan at the luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

The hand crafted card says “Best Wishes for the Season” and Catherine, David and Diane share the sentiment!

The Leisure Times January 2017 Port Washington Adult Community Senior Center Catherine Kiener, Director 403 W. Foster Street David Wayne-McGregor, Assistant & Environment (262) 284-5821 Diane Wilhelm-Johnson, Office & Grant Assistant E-mail: [email protected] Center Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30AM – 4:00PM Friday 8:30AM- 2:00PM 40 + Years as the Gem of Strength for Active Aging Mission: To promote healthy aging by providing cost effective programs, classes, activities, and services to citizens 55 years and better. Director’s Report Remember to plan on attending a program, The silent auction proceeds were $425.00! Total class or activity that you normally do not attend. Craft sale was $784.00 and Bakery was $496.50 It is good for brain health to try new things and if plus the $500.00 matching funds. Thank you to supports the programs with higher attendance. all who donated, referred family, and made This month the movie is Florence Foster Jenkins, purchases in support of the annual fundraiser for the speaker for the Lakeside Tea Society on the the Center! National Parks should be very interesting with If your New Year Resolution is to be more some stunning photos, Chinese New Year, of the active consider the adult designed classes at the Rooster, will be celebrated at noon, or there is Center. If you have insurance for Silver & Fit or the Mayflower Travel Show. Silver Sneakers, we have approved classes for The Staff thanks you for the Christmas and you to take at no charge. SILVER & FIT at the New Year greetings. Center: Members who have WPS insurance & Anthem Blue Cross qualify to use their NEWS FOR MEMBERS from the benefit at our select classes. What it means for Board of Directors: you, you can take one of the approved fitness Please renew membership by January 9 to assist classes at no charge to you! Please contact staff and volunteers in a timely update of Catherine or a course leader for information. records! Please continue to invite friends and Silver Sneakers members, the Center has 2 family to be part of the Center with a Flex classes free to you Zumba Gold or Circuit membership. Remember, membership is now Training. Take advantage of the smaller class open to adults under age 55. The fee for Port, size and personal attention. Town of Port and Fredonia is $20 for an The 2017 Planning Survey was filled out by individual and $25.00 for couple. Outside of 3% of mailed Leisure Times readers. The top 3 Port, Town of Port and Fredonia is $40 for an events the Center staff plan are the Christmas individual and $67.00 for a couple. Luncheon, Spring Fling, and Picnic. There was The Shoppes of Port provide a space at no a 4-way tie for the 4th top event: Concert in the charge to the Center for craft items. Thank you Park, Casino Night, Musical events, & Parties at to the Chicks with Sticks for coordinating this noon. Thank you for the feedback. Charlotte booth that generates additional revenue for Castleberry is the winner of the Main Street Gift Center programs and supplies. In December, the Certificate!

3 center earned $103.00, primarily from the crafted and they will verify your description to claim the hand towels. ring. UPCOMING EVENTS: st . Green Felt Club Jan 4 is 1 day of Volunteer Opportunities Winter/Spring League “Do what you can, with what you have, where . January 25 Travel Show th you are.” Theodore Roosevelt 26 President . Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day Popcorn Bar Attendance Tracker – This is a monthly project & Music that rotates with 2 other volunteers. It requires . One Day Adventures & Extended computer skills. Trips: pgs. 9-10 Corn Hole Coordinator-Assist with set up for . Save the Dates: Mon. March 20 Winter League play contact Staff Chili/soup supper & Memorial Pool Office Volunteer(s) On-Call & Regular days – tournament with bingo contact Catherine if interested! . Aging Mastery Elective Class March or Leaders for new programs or clubs- Do you April 2017 have a hobby or interest in developing a new Winter Weather Closings program for adults? Do you want to move a The Senior Center will close during severe home card club to a public location? Contact weather such as a blizzard. Channel 6 (Fox) and Catherine 12 (WISN) are the Center’s official stations for notices. Monetary Gifts or Memorials Thank You, Thank You Donations and gifts for the benefit of the Senior Thank you December Newsletter Crew: Center should be made out to the Senior Center Joan Murphy, Loretta Federspiel, Marge Erlauer, with the designation in the memo section of the Geri Johnson, Caryl Becker, Joan Hansen, Sandy check. Process for memorials: The memorial is Preisler, Sharon Swatek, Marge Hoffman to be made to the Port Senior Center or Friends Thank you to Pat & Betty Streff for the craft with or without a specified purpose. When items and materials. specified, the Director and group review the purpose to improve or enhance the group. You Gift Certificates Available can make the Port Senior Center a recipient of a Need to share a gift idea with a family member, gift, any time of the year. suggest a gift certificate to the Senior Center. We need 24-48 hours to prepare it and they can The Friends of the Port Washington Senior be made out in any denomination! Center is a 501-C organization which can accept We also accept the Fireside Gift Certificates your charitable gifts now or designated for the toward our Fireside Trips. future. Pick up a form for donations at the Senior Center. This is a non-profit group to assist in financially supporting the senior center now Holiday Closings and into the future, please consider a gift. “We The Center & Dining Site are closed on will be known forever by the tracks we leave.”- Jan. 1 & Jan. 2. Dakota Indian Proverb. No activities will occur on City holiday dates! President-Harold Johnson; Secretary – John Maynard; Treasurer – Meg Adams Lost and Found A ring was found Oct. 10 at the center. If you Gift Certificates Available are missing a ring please describe it to STAFF

4 Need to share a gift idea with a family member, individual in town and out of town individual is suggest a gift certificate to the Senior Center. $50.00 per year. We need 24-48 hours to prepare it and they can be made out in any denomination! Value of membership in the Center offers you a Center Operations & Procedures place to read the Journal Sentinel, Ozaukee We encourage our members living on their own, Press, News Graphic, & a variety of magazines who need special assistance, to register for saving you money on subscriptions; discounts on events, programs, and especially trips, with a classes; and use of laptops and WiFi to name a friend, family member or caregiver to provide few benefits. the assistance they may need. Due to the limit Recyclables – There is a container on both levels of staff, the Center cannot provide one-on-one for aluminum cans. The can should be rinsed assistance during the event, class, or trip. Please then deposited in the container. Clean cans are register with staff so we can be aware of preferred for recycling. Thanks to all who help. individual needs. Members who reside in care settings, such as group homes, must attend Senior Center Board of Directors: Senior Center programs with a caregiver. Tim Lewein, Chairman; Bonnie Knaub Vice- Sign in: Please print on the sign in log for Chairman; Lynn Kassouf, Secretary; and John center data collection. This will help make the Jacque, Betty Bogle, Rosemary Marciniak, Paul data entry quicker for the volunteers. Michel, Mary Niedermeyer & Terri Wysocki Members and guests must sign in each visit whether once a day, week, month or 2 or 3 Programs & Classes for Healthy Living different times a day. This is important for the PHYSICAL WELLNESS City annual report statistics. Aqua Exercise Class Regular Center Activities & Special Events: “Make the Pool your gym” There are times when a special event or new Dates: Tues., Thur, and Fri at 6:40 AM program is offered that may impact the location You do not need to get your hair wet, bring a of a regular program or its start time. All towel & suit, and increase your flexibility. Class members’ cooperation is appreciated when is held at the District Aquatic Center TJ School offering events for all. on Holden St. Membership 2017- Annual membership is from Cost: $6.00 for member and $10.00 for non- January to December. Individual fee is $20.00 member per month. Register monthly at the and Couple $25.00 for City and Town of Port Center or call 284-5821. Residents & since 2012 membership the Village of Fredonia! Strength with Bands Session I Out of town individuals to receive membership Dates: Wed & Fri now to Jan 27 @11:00 the fee is $40.00 per person or $67.00 per couple Instructor, Holli Parker will use primarily per year, it includes the newsletter and may be exercise bands & balls in this class for novice, paid quarterly; or may subscribe to the newsletter intermediate, or experienced participants. for $15.00 per year. Cost: $50.00 per member/ $60.00 Guest Non-member weekly fee for guests in town is $2.00 and out of town $4.00. All members must Strength with Bands New Year. . . New You! assist with the enforcement of the fee paid in Offering free classes Jan 25 & 27th to tryout this the office prior to participation. class for anyone who wants to see how much fun “Associate” membership for under 55. The fitness can be in a group. membership will be annual at $40.00 for an Strength with Bands Session II

5 Dates: Wed & Fri Feb 1 – March 10 @11:00 all new participants or present members with Instructor, Holli Parker will use primarily physical or health changes. exercise bands & balls in this class for novice, Instructor: Tina Mach Class size: max. 15 intermediate, or experienced participants. Cost: $0 for Silver Sneakers Cost: $50.00 per member/ $60.00 Guest $35.00 member/$45 guest 7-weeks Minimum 6 students Maximum 15 Zumba Gold Classes (Session I) Silver Sneaker Flex Class Tai Chi for Beginners, continuing students & Dates: Tues 8;00 AM, Wed, Fri, & Sat at 8:15 Arthritis – Session I Now to Feb 4, 2017 or Weekly registration Dates: Mondays Jan 9 – March 27 at 9:00 AM available Tai Chi is an ancient practice proven to reduce Meet 1st floor south end at 8:15 AM pain and improve your mental and physical well- Cost: $0 for Silver Sneaker Members being. The Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi $15.00 for Senior Center members or Friends of Program developed by Dr. Paul Lam, uses gentle the Senior Center for Course or $3.00 per class. Sun-style Tai Chi routines that are safe, easy to Non-members cost: $25.00 course or $5.00 per learn and suitable for every fitness level. Open class! to adults 55 and better with or without arthritis! Participants must be independent and able to Zumba Gold Classes (Session II) follow directions. Silver Sneaker Flex Class Instructor: KT Rusch is a certified teacher from Dates: Tues 8;00 AM, Wed, Fri, & Sat at 8:15 the Tai Chi Center of Milwaukee, where she has Feb. 7 – March 18 or Weekly registration studied and practiced for over 18 years. Her Meet 1st floor south end at 8:15 AM classes are known for a personal touch and a The low impact, easy to follow, Latin-dance sense of humor. inspired fitness party... Keeps you in the groove Cost: $95.00 per new member & $105.00 for of life! This is the newest aerobic routine Non-members. designed for adult beginners and participants with physical limitations. The 30-45-minute Strong Women Class (session IV) workout class is led by a Certified Instructor, Dates: Tues @ 9:00 & Thur @ 8:30 to Jan 26 – Tina with DVD instructor on Wednesday’s. Space is available in this class Cost: $15.00 for Senior Center members or This national evidenced based program was Friends of the Senior Center for Course or $3.00 developed at Tufts University by Dr. Miriam per class. Non-members cost: $25.00 course or Nelson. It is designed for women 40 and older. $5.00 per class! This training curriculum is designed to help Silver Sneaker Members talk to instructor or women maintain muscle mass, strength, and Director on using your benefit for the class! function as they age! Cost: $30.00 member/$40 guest 7-weeks Hatha Yoga – Session I Dates: Wednesdays Jan 11 – Feb 22, 2017 Circuit Training I Men & Women Time: 6:00 – 7:15PM A Silver Sneaker Flex Class Registration open to 12 and older Dates: Tues @ 9:00AM & Thur. @ 8:30 The benefits of yoga include tension relief, Jan. 31 – March 16 deep breathing, and stress management. This This program is adapted from Strong Women, popular 7-week class will be held at the Port Silver Sneakers, & other age inspired fitness Adult Community Senior Center. Bruce Van routines to provide your body with a challenging Dyke returns to teach this level one Yoga course. workout. A release form must be completed for Bring a beach towel or your own mat, water

6 bottle, and wear loose fitting clothes. He is Cost: $2.00 per week for members plus glaze, certified. He has been on PBS and students look firing, and green ware piece! Non-member fee is forward to his classes. $4.00 per week plus supplies. Discount for items Cost: $50.00 for Senior Center Members made for the Center showcase sales. (REPEAT CENTER Members save $5.00) and $60.00 for the public Register with fee and specify class time. Student maximum 25. Chicks with Sticks (Handiwork group) ENRICHMENT Meets: Wednesdays at 1:00 Exploring the Accounts of Jesus Resurrection Do you embroider? Sew? Knit? Crochet? You Appearances Course are encouraged to join the fun of sharing patterns Date & time: Thursdays Feb. 2 to March 30 at and ideas. This group also assists with making 1:00-2:30 items, from donated materials, for the sale cases. The narratives in the New Testament which Non-member fee is $2.00 per week. recount the appearances of the Risen Jesus are all in essential agreement. But they also contain ALL SEWERS & CRAFTERS: fascinating discrepancies having deep We have received sewing and significance for well-informed Christian faith. quilting projects and materials! If you would like Come and explore what New Testament scholars to create a sewn item for our sale case, we have can tell us about the important reasons for these plenty of materials to choose from. All discrepancies and deepen your faith donations are appreciated and benefit the understanding. operation of the Center. Instructor: John Perry, retired professor and lecturer from Cardinal Stritch University. Handcrafted Seasonal Cards Cost: $3.00 members for copies/$10.00 guests Date: Wed. Jan. 4 at 1:30-3:00PM Instructor Jennifer will have everything you need Computer Lab on the 2nd floor Mezzanine to make themed cards. Samples on display at the Tues, Wed, and Thurs 9-3 must demonstrate Center. Register with fee. ability to use independently (turn on & off Cost: $10.00 per member and $15.00 for guest. properly, etc). Tech Savvy? Volunteers needed Maximum is 12! to share their knowledge. Contact the office! Sign in and out in the office! Handcrafted Valentine Cards No fee members/guests $5.00 Date: Wed. Feb. 1 at 1:30-3:00PM Instructor Jennifer will have everything you need Friday Book Talk to make Valentine & Love theme cards. Date: Friday, January 13th at 9:30 at Samples on display at the Center. Register with the Library. The book is “Salt to the Sea” by fee by Mon. Jan. 30. Ruta Sepetys reviewed by Karen Meader. Cost: $10.00 per member and $15.00 for guest. New Members interested in joining Friday Book Maximum is 12! Talk please attend a meeting! Painting with Acrylics and Other Media Ceramics Dates: Wednesdays 3:15-5:00 Dates: Thursdays from 8:30 – 10:30 AM Returns in March Independent on Thursday Paint a pre-formed Instructor: Laurie Sucharda piece of green ware or bisque ware. Watercolor Wax Relief Course Dates: Tues. Feb 28 – March 28 1:45-3:45

7 Description to follow or contact office the second week of January. Mexican Train: A Domino Game Cost: $50.00 member/$60 guest Meets: Weekly on Thursdays at 10:00AM Volunteer member facilitated. Senior Singers –A Community Service Cost: No fee for members; guests pay $4.00 per Dates: Mondays at 9:30 AM meets on the month unless registered for lunch. mezzanine (2nd floor). This is the Center community service group with Monday at the Movies performances to be scheduled in the community. Feature Film: Florence Foster Jenkins Cost: No charge members/$15.00 guest Date: Monday, January 16th at 12:40 Rated PG, Running time: 1 hr. 51 min. Color Me Fun Club Synopsis: Florence Foster Jenkins, an heiress Date: Thur. Jan 12 & 26 at 4:00 – 5:30 form NYC always wanted to be a concert pianist Use a sheet from the group books or bring your and play Carnegie Hall. An injury in her youth own project page and colored pencils, markers, deterred that dream. So she sets out to sing her or crayons. Relax and create with others. way to Carnegie Hall knowing the only way to Cost: none/member & $5.00 guest get there would be "Practice Practice Practice". Please RSVP attendance by Tuesday preceding. Her husband supports her venture and the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins playing “Hand and Foot” or Canasta Carnegie Hall becomes a truly historic event. Dates: 1st, 3rd & 5th Mondays:Jan 16 & 30 at 7:00 Starring: Meryl Streep, Hugh Grant, Simon PM. Everyone is welcome! Helberg Preview for February 20th: Ithaca Cost: Non-member fee applies per week. LEAGUES Cribbage –Tuesdays at 1:00 Green Felt Fall 8-Ball League Hands on cribbage learning sessions the 2nd Dates: Wednesdays Jan 4, 2017 – 1st day of Tuesday of the month during regular cribbage at winter/spring league 1:00. Introduce yourself to the group! Men or women who would like to join call Paul No fee for members, guests $2.00 per week. Michel at 262-284-3915 or the office at 284- 5821. NO Experience necessary, others will help Pinochle – New Players Welcome! you learn. NO Equipment needed! This card game is played Wednesday at 10:00 Cost: Senior Center Member in good standing AM. If interested, come to the center on Wed. and league fee approximate $15.00. Cost: no fee members and non-members pay $2.00 per week. Silver Strikers – Wii Bowling Session I Dates: Tuesdays Jan 3 – March 21 Mahjongg – weekly activity Tuesday is for current continuing players. Dates: Thursdays at 1:00 PM Cost: $5.00 per couple member or $12.00 per Cost: Free to members/$2.00 for public non-member couple. For another day, a coordinator and players Learn Mahjongg & Practice Play are needed. Contact David if you want to lead Date: Fridays 10 – 12 for learning this second group. 1:00-3:00 – practice game play Wii Bowling Fall session Hi Scores: Mahjongg is a tile game of skill, strategy and Donna Stepaniak – 474, 468 & 467 Took top 3! chance. Instructor: Terry Wysocki Terry Webb – 458 Cost: None/Members $5.00/guest

8 Weekly Ongoing Activities National Park Journey Aqua Exercise –Tues., Thurs., Fri., at 6:40AM Date: Wed. Jan. 18 at 1:30 The national parks just celebrated 100 years. Senior Singers (Chorus) – Mondays 9:30 Join Greg Jacobs, Park Ranger, on a Journey Piano Lessons- Tuesdays by appointment through some of America’s National Parks. A New Students welcome, contact office sweet and tea will be served following the Green Felt Club – Senior 8 Ball League Wed., program. open play Mon & Fri. after 2:00, and Registration includes the program and tea; Sat. at 9:00am participants must register by Mon. Jan. 16 as Chicks with Sticks- Wed. at 1:00PM Ceramics – Thurs. at 8:30 AM we have a waiting list for guests. st Cost: $5.00 members, and $10.00 for guests. Monthly Blood Pressure Checks – 1 Wed of Preview for Feb. 15: Two Years on a Boat & month at 12:30 (See Calendar Page) How to keep a marriage afloat with member Wellness Classes–Aqua Ex, Tai Chi, Strength Linn Woodard. with Bands, Circuit Training, Strong Women,

Zumba Gold and Hatha Yoga; various days check details above in wellness section. For Travel Show featuring 2017 Day Trip information on class cost please call the center at Dates & Extended Tours 284-5821! Date: Wed. January 25 at 2:00 PM with door Leagues (Seasonal)–Green Felt; Wii Bowl; prizes and refreshments Horseshoes; & Bocce Ball Featuring: Great American Solar Eclipse: Card & Game Clubs Saint Joseph, Missouri August 19 - & Romantic There is no charge for members as your Rhine & Mosel River Cruise membership assists with center operations. Mayflower Tours Rep. Kim will be here to share Non-members & out of town participants this adventure with DVD video and answer contribute $2.00 per week in the office! questions. Mayflower Discount at show per Bridge – Tues. & Fri. at 1:00PM person PLUS $50.00 off Eclipse tour and $100 Cribbage – Tues. at 1:00PM off Rhine for attendees from the Center and door Sheepshead – Mon & Thurs. at 1:00PM prizes, plan to attend! If space on the trip is still Mexican Train (Dominoes)- Thurs at 10:00 available, you can get information about Back Mahjongg – Thursdays at 1:00 roads of Florida that departs in April. Public Card Parties: Cost: No charge members/ $5.00 guests Canasta 1st & 3rd & 5th Mon. 7:00PM Reservations required by Tues. Jan 24. Sheepshead – Tues. 6:45 PM Pinochle- Wed. 10:00 AM Monthly Birthday Party Sponsored by Clubs and Organizations Meeting Friends of the Port Senior Center At the Center This is to celebrate with members and Open 8-Ball/Green Felt Club –Mon., Tues, Thur, friends your special day. The celebration Fri. at 2:00PM (except when needed for special will be in conjunction with the dining site lunch. program space) And Sat. at 9:00AM. NEW birthday celebrants get lunch free at the City Commission on Aging – 2nd Mon. at party! Details before Birthdays near the end of 6:00PM in the lower level Leisure Times! VFW – Last Wed. at 7:00PM Lunch Bunch at Newport Shores Date: Wed. January 25th at 11:30 Special Events Join members for lunch and conversation at Port LAKESIDE TEA SOCIETY Washington’s lakeside restaurant featuring

9 entrées for everyone. We will meet at Newport For members and guests married 45 years or Shores. Register your place by Monday, Jan 23rd. more, join us for a free lunch Feb. 14 and BE Cost: On your own. Our Valentine! There will be popcorn bar and music. Reservation to Jill by Thur. Feb. 13 at Valentine’s Day Party noon. Cost: Donation for lunch Date: February 14 11:30-1:30 Our day starts with a popcorn bar with 2 savory Community Events & Information flavors and 2 sweet flavors, for 100 so plan now AARP Tax Assistance to attend! Stay for lunch and music by the Jim Dates: Tuesdays Feb. 7 – April 11 Madritsch Duo. The music is easy listening for a 9:30-1:30 by appointment relaxing day. Door prizes included. Plan on This free service for tax filing is open Jan. 3 joining for lunch also. for MEMBER registration. Public registration Cost: no charge for attending lunch and $3.00 begins after Jan. 23. The filing is electronic and for music only. for low to moderate simple income tax filers age

18 and older. Any monetary donations in Port Washington Adult Community Senior appreciation for the service are accepted in the Center Color Me Fun Books office. The Center has new books available for $3 .00 each for members. These inspirational books Tuesday Night Sheepshead at 6:45 PM make interesting gift for self or others OPEN to the PUBLIC – Please encourage

friends and family to check it out! SENIOR DINING AT THE CENTER The cost is $1.50 with prize money paid out to The Center is a site for the Ozaukee County the top scorers. Players assist Building Senior Dining Program. This is available to Volunteer with scoring. Seniors 60 and older. The meal is served at noon with a suggested donation of $4.00 per meal. Public 8-Ball & 9-Ball Play Reservations are required the day before by Dates: Tues at 6:30 – 8:30 PM noon; call Jill, dining manager, at 262-483-9753 There is a designated coordinator to open/close to reserve a spot! the 2nd floor. Cost: $1.00 per member/$2.00 per guest Port Washington Senior Center & Port Fee is paid weekly on Tuesday evening to the Washington Dining Site Events in Jan.: coordinator. This program will be re-evaluated Join us for conversation, fun and learning! quarterly to determine if it will continue. Date - Event 4 - Blood Pressure Check Information and Assistance from ADRC 9 - Money Bingo Dates: Tuesday Jan 24 & March 16 19 - Prize Bingo From 11:30 to 1:00 approximately, an 20 - Inauguration Trivia & Prizes Information and Assistance staff from the Aging 24 - Chinese New Year and Disability Resource Center will be here to 27 - Birthday Party Celebrating January Member provide answers to your questions! No charge Birthdays for this! Dining Transportation News Register for lunch if you want by the day prior. Did you know you can get a ride for just $1.00 Cost: donation for lunch each way when coming for lunch with a special card purchased through the Dining Manager? Book Discussion with Delta Kappa Gamma

Valentine’s Day Celebrating Date: Tues. Jan. 24 at 3:30 PM

10 The group is reading two short books: Night by for day trips or as quoted for a specific trip as Elie Wiesel and The Little Prince by Antoine de a non-member price. Sign up is on or after St. Exupery. Books are available in paperback, the travel show in January or when hardcover, or Large Print. specifically listed with each trip. You must Cost: NO FEE members and $3.00 per guest register in advance and pay by the deadline or monthly. Preview Feb 2017: Luncheon of the your name may be dropped from the list! Boating Party by Susan Vreeland Cancellations are not guaranteed a refund. Cancellations within FOUR weeks will be Toe Nail Trimmers Foot Clinic refunded only if someone fills the opening! Date: Thurs. Feb. 23 by appointment 9:00 – There are trips we reserve the right to advertise 12:00. This service the Center will host on the which are sponsored by travel agencies. It is 2nd floor in the mezzanine room even months of for your convenience that we advertise them. the year. Appointments will be taken by the Nail All other information is handled by the agency. Trimmers. Reservations: Call Nail Trimmers at Contact the office regarding any special needs 262-719-0336 you have. See Center operations for assist Cost: $27 member/ $32.00 guest. requirements page 2. PARKING FOR DAY TRIPS: Lions Eyeglass Donation Box WHEN LEAVING ON A DAY TRIP PLEASE A center member is collecting eyeglasses for her PARK YOUR CAR ½ block and further from Lions club. It is located on the information the Center or west of the alley on Foster St. tables in front of the office. Thank you for traveling with us. We value our travelers as an important part of the center! Gold Card for High School Events Contact Heidi at the District office 268-6005 or Mama Mia – Filled; Wait list only mailto: [email protected] Date: Thur. January 19, 2017 There is no charge, based on age for older adults, Payment was due December 27, 2016 for the card which gives you access to home Featuring the music of ABBA, the show has just sporting events and theater at no charge. completed a 14 year run on Broadway and is still playing to sold out houses in the West End of Bolens Diablo Rouge 50th Anniversary London. The Fireside is the very first area theatre Celebration 9:00am - 3:00pm Sat Jan 14th to bring to life the characters, the story and the 2017. Upper Lake Park - 554 N Lake St Port, music that make MAMMA MIA the ultimate Port Washington, WI 53074. Celebrating Bolens, feel-good show! A mother, a daughter, a Greek Hus Ski, Diablo Rouge and Sprint snowmobiles. island paradise, a trip down the aisle you'll never All are welcome to this free event in Upper Lake forget, and the story-telling magic of ABBA's Park. There will be food, beverages, fun and lots timeless songs propel this enchanting tale of of cool old snowmobiles, celebrating all things love, laughter and friendship, creating an Bolens. Check out http://gogodiablo.com for unforgettable show. more information. Cost: $90.00 members – Same as 2016!

Oneida Casino Day – 7 seats available Date: Fri. Feb. 24, 2017 Payment due January 24 One Day Adventure Trip News $10.00 in reward play with possibility of earning Trip Payment & Refund Policy: Prices are an additional $40.00. Deluxe motor coach quoted for center members: guests add $4.00

11 transportation, driver gratuity, and escort. Great Expectations Depart Port 8:40 AM –Return approx 5:00 Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Cost: $35.00 member Great Expectations Adapted by Gale Childs Daly Beauty and the Beast - 10 seats available will be seen at the exquisite Cabot Theatre with Date: Wed. March 8 traditional theatre seating. The proscenium Payment due Jan. 25 theatre is modeled after an 18th century Take the most revered love story the world has European opera house and seats 360. known. Sprinkle it with a healthy dose of Lunch will be served at the Skylight Bar and Disney magic. What you have is a sparkling, Bistro. All sandwiches and wraps will come hilarious, touching, dazzling, and endearing with a cup of soup of the day and small garden musical! Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE salad with homemade balsamic dressing, soda, BEAST has thrilled millions of people of all coffee and cupcake. Choose one choice of ages, in every corner of the world - first as an entrée: #1 The Italian - Prosciutto, mozzarella, unforgettable animated masterpiece; then as an roasted red peppers, basil-pesto mayo on award-winning Broadway musical which ran for focaccia. #2 The Wisconsin - Nueske’s duck 13 years and was nominated for 9 Tony breast and baby Swiss on a pretzel roll with Awards. Now it comes to life on the Fireside apple chutney. #3 The French - Ham & gruyère stage in an all new breath-taking production with whole grain mustard aioli on croissant. #4 filled with stunning scenery, ravishing costumes, The American - Shaved turkey, baby Swiss, and fabulous dancing, side-splitting humor, and honey mustard on a pretzel roll. #5The Veggie delightful songs. It is a show you’ll never forget, Wrap - Fresh assortment of fresh vegetables: a story of eternal romance, a tale as old as time. carrots, mixed greens, red peppers, tomatoes, Pick up detail flyer with menu at the Center. cucumbers, seasoned feta cheese, hummus Depart Port at 8:00 AM. spread wrapped in a spinach wrap served cold. Cost: $90.00 same as 2016! #6 Cobb Salad. Talk Theatre - Our group will have an Booth Brothers Concert at the Fireside opportunity to participate in an informal pre- Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 show interactive discussion with Milwaukee Registration now open Chamber Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director Ronnie and Michael Booth’s father, Ron, and other show-specific theatre artists at noon. immersed his sons in Southern Gospel music The show will begin at 1:00 p.m. and will run from an early age, performing with him until he approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. We will retired in 1998 and they continued on their own. return following the performance. Paul Lancaster joins them now as the third Cost: $TBD. Includes deluxe motor coach member of the Booth Brothers trio. Refreshing transportation to the Cabot Theatre in humor, inspiring songs, and encouraging words Milwaukee, luncheon in the Skylight Bar and are embedded in every concert. This trio has Bistro, Talk Theatre pre-show, and admission to been acknowledged as one of the finest in the the show Great Expectations. business, having received many awards Depart: 9:40 a.m. from the Port Center. Please including Song of the Year, Album of the Year, check-in at the office 15 minutes prior to Trio of the Year, Male Group of the Year, Best departure time. Live Performers, Artist of the Year and more. Detailed flyer at the Center 2017 Day Adventures & Fireside Cost: $76.00 per person includes deluxe motor Fireside Trips for 2017 are booked: coach transportation, ticket, meal and gratuities May – South Pacific Payment due Feb 21, 2017 June – Back to the 50’s

12 August – Church Basement Ladies Springs will be where we stop for lunch… at September – Elvis Lives Hellas! The trek will close with a farewell dinner Nov & Dec – Miracle on 34th Street and live show at the Derby Dinner Playhouse. Fabulous Fun, Friends, Experiences, and Food will all be featured in the 2017 day trips Great American Solar Eclipse – Jefferson being planned for you to experience! The tour City, Missouri details are being worked on and will be Date: August 19, 2017 introduced at Travel Show Jan. 25 and in 5 DAYS • 8 MEALS Travel the heart of newsletters as available! Thank you for traveling America to see the full solar eclipse, and at the with us. We value our travelers as an important same time experience the nation's early history part of the center! through its famous artists, authors, leaders, and cities. Experience the Pony Express Museum, Extended Travel visit Buffalo Bill Museum, newly expanded John 2017 Extended trips for Ozaukee Co Adults: Wayne Birthplace, Walt Disney Hometown These tours are offered with Grafton and Museum, Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Cedarburg to provide more travel options to you Museum, narrated dinner cruise along “ol Man our valued travel partners! Did you know we River” and visit Abraham Lincoln Presidential have more opportunities if our selected Library and Museum. adventures do not meet your needs? Stop in for Cost: $1,259 per person twin/ single add $539 a travel book. Deposit paid at Travel show earns bonus discount or due with reservation until seats sold. Thank you for choosing travel with the Senior

Center through these providers, you may Cruise the Rhine with 2 for 1 Airfare meet new friends, and enjoy the educational Date: Depart Sept. 21, 2017 benefits of travel while helping the Center 11 days and 28 meals! receive Marketing credit! Do you need a All onboard lunches and dinners are four courses different date on these offered trips? Please and served with complimentary regional wines, contact Catherine and we will check with beer, and soft drinks. Afternoon tea and late Mayflower or Collette! evening snack served daily in the lounge. Also,

the ship’s chef will provide a culinary Tour Florida’s Back Roads Date: Depart April 22, 2017 demonstration! You will begin your southbound trek at Deposit is paid with reservation. Balance due Amsterdam, Holland where the 16th century March 6, 2017 8 days and 12 meals! townhouses and winding canals will be Free home, local or regional group pickup and experienced on your canal cruise. The new river return. Step back in time at the Marjorie ship MS Emerald Destiny is the chartered ship Rawlings Historic State Park. Stay at the Crystal that will carry you for seven days to ports such River Plantation Resort for three days and take a as Cologne, Cochem, Boppard and Rudensheim, ride on their boat to the National Wildlife Strasbourg, and ending at Basel, Switzerland. In Refuge. While you are there, enjoy fishing, golf, Boppard, German entertainers will come tennis, croquet, horseshoes, both indoor and onboard to provide a true cultural experience! outdoor bar and grills, and relaxing at the Shore excursions will be escorted by local poolside. Along with all of this, visit the English-speaking guides in Cologne, Cochem, Homosassa State Park, where the manatees and Strasbourg, and Lucerne. You will explore the other wildlife may be viewed from the boat ride. beautiful Reichsburg Castle. The cruise will be Also, the Greek coastal community of Tarpon narrated through the UNESCO World Heritage

13 Region. When you book, you select your cabin, 15 Betty Lanser, Carol Rheingans so don’t delay, plan your trip today. 17 Betty Wengel Deposit due with reservation by Jan. 25, 2017 18 Marion Hurias, Rhea Yovanovich 19 Agnes Morgan Welcome New Members 20 Janice Salchert We look forward to seeing you at the Center! Stop in and reintroduce yourself or use your free 21 Susan Steinhoff coupon for lunch! 21 Betty Bogle Randy Dimmett, Allan Thill, 24 Mary Donna Froh Jane Jacque, Roy & Geri Zehren, 25 Roger Barsch, Philip Groothausen, Ethelyne Schumacher Howard & Marcia Vrankin, and 26 Bonnie Miller, Jack Daehling Tim Bink, Gloria West 28 Mildred Prom Monthly January Birthdays! 30 Cami Juergensen, Sandy Thomas Sponsor: Friends of the Senior Center th 31 Kelli Goldsmith, Jacqueline Hogan Celebrate with us on January 27 . This month’s birthday treat will be Vanilla Smiles From the book: Layer Cake! Are you celebrating a birthday 365 Senior Moments You’d Rather Forget this month? Let us buy you LUNCH! If your “Climbing up the ladder to put away a box of birthday is this month, you are automatically Christmas decorations on the top shelf, and then eligible for a free lunch on the day of the realizing you left the box of ornaments on the birthday party. Please call Jill at least one day floor.” before the party to reserve your place for the celebration. Smile of the Month –Animal Photo bomb Cost: Lunch Donation!

Happy January Birthdays 1 Arthur Senn, Patricia Villeneuve 2 Patricia Gibes, Dennis McGuire 4 Joan Keller 8 Joanna Eckert, Harriet Augustin, DeVerne Smith, Betty Schowalter 9 Jennie Greisch, Janet Koeppen “Does this angle make my antlers look big?”

10 Gerald Marciniak, Non- Cash Donation Policy Terri Wysocki, Charles Schmit, Thank you for wanting to give to the Senior Center or Annette Murphy members. The Center is happy to share books, 11 Guy Castleberry, puzzles, and magazines not older than one month, the Center does not accept clothing. There is a public Dale Villeneuve posting board for people who have items to donate 12 Ruth Heiser, Richard Webb and want others to know.