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)

1 Merry Christmas and Preview two of the Fireside Shows for 2017: Happy New Year to all members and travelers! We look forward to seeing you on a trip in 2017! The Board of Directors and Staff of the Port Washington Adult Community Senior Center

Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Thursday, May 4, 2017 Cost for Fireside shows in 2017 remains at $90.00! Price includes a delicious luncheon, excellent theater show, unique bakery and shopping, and deluxe motorcoach transportation! Registration now open for these shows. Call the Port Washington Adult Community Senior Center for reservations at 284-5821.

Travel Show featuring 2017 Day Trip Dates & Extended Tours Date: Wed. January 25 at 2:00 PM with door prizes and refreshments Featuring: Great American Solar Eclipse: Saint Joseph, Missouri August 19 - & Romantic Rhine & Mosel River Cruise Mayflower Tours Rep. Kim will be here to share this adventure with DVD video and answer questions. Mayflower Discount at show per person PLUS $50.00 off Eclipse tour and $100 off Rhine for attendees from the Center and door prizes, plan to attend! If space on the trip is still available, you can get information about Back roads of Florida that departs in April. Cost: No charge members/ $5.00 guests Reservations required by Tues. Jan 24.

Thank you to the many members who donated bakery & craft items; to those who set up for the sale and cashiered the sale: Marge Tamblingson, Kay Ellmauer, Lori Travis, Edie Webb, Geri Johnson, Sandy Lanser, Mary Niedermeyer, Marge Erlauer, Sharon Swatek, Barb Hunsicker, Sharon Brown, Bev Schinker, Mary Kiepert & Mary’s sister, Barb F. Bichler, Debbie Didier, Bev Schleg, Aileen Wiltgen, Carmella Kacheris, Peggy Maynard, Ruth Lorge, Teresa Charewicz, Rosemary Weiland, Chicks with Sticks members, Meg Adams, Emily Schultz, Janet Trzecinski, Mary & Gene Meyer, Mary Fontaine, Jill Casper, Katherine Bott, Rose Marciniak, Betty Lanser, Susan Zembrzuski, Patti Spencer, Marilyn Jahr, Rhea Yovanovich, Lynn Kassouf, Clyde Weiland, and Office Volunteers for cashiering after day one! This list may not be complete as some items were donated prior to end of October and are included in the group mention!

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The Leisure Times December 2016 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.

3 Director’s Report . Dec. 6 Christmas Luncheon The first week Craft & Bake Sale totals . Thursday, Dec 29 Birthday Party & were $846.50! Thank you so much for the Cruise into the New Year Party donations of bakery and craft items. The . One Day Adventures & Extended Chicks with Sticks and the Board appreciate Trips: pgs. 9-10 all the shoppers who came to support the . Save the Dates: Green Felt Club Center mission with their purchases. Jan 4 1st day of Winter/Spring The last of the Musicians grant League; January 25 Travel Show performances will be with the December 29 Birthday Party with New Year’s Cruise Winter Weather Closings theme! Take time for your Center special The Senior Center will close during severe event with the Dining site and help us close weather such as a blizzard. Channel 6 (Fox) the year strong. and 12 (WISN) are the Center’s official The month of December is filled with stations for notices. friends, family and group parties. It can also be a time of stress and sadness. Pick up a tip Thank You, Thank You sheet from the office to help manage the Thank you November Newsletter Crew: feelings of anxiety. Joan Murphy, Loretta Federspiel, Betty Last, Sharon Swatek, Marge Hoffman, Joan Silver Sneakers members, the Center Hansen, Nan Rilling, Terri Wysocki, Debbie has 2 Flex classes for you to use your Didier benefit while participating at the Center in Thank you Pat Streff for the craft materials. Zumba Gold or Circuit Training. Gift Certificates Available The new Silver & Fit insurance program Need to share a gift idea with a family info is coming in December newsletter. member, suggest a gift certificate to the Senior Center. We need 24-48 hours to November Find the Calendar Page prepare it and they can be made out in any Mistakes denomination! The first member who found the mistakes on We also accept the Fireside Gift the November calendar was Joan Murphy. Certificates toward our Fireside Trips. She won a Culver’s 2 – Scoop Sundae. Holiday Closings

The Center & Dining Site are closed on

Dec. 23 & 26; Dec. 30 and Jan. 2. These NEWS FOR MEMBERS from the closings will include Dec. 24, 25, 31 & Board of Directors: Jan. 1 Please continue to invite friends and No activities will occur on City holiday family to be part of the Center with a dates! membership. Remember, membership is now open to adults under age 55. The fee Lost and Found for Port, Town of Port and Fredonia is $20 A ring was found Oct. 10 at the center. If for an individual and $25.00 for couple. you are missing a ring please describe it to Outside of Port, Town of Port and Fredonia STAFF and they will verify your description is $40 for an individual and $67.00 for a to claim the ring. couple. Please renew membership by

January 9 to assist staff and volunteers in a timely update of records! Volunteer Opportunities Members are invited to the Strategic Plan “Do what you can, with what you have, meeting Dec. 6 at 4:30 to hear discussion on where you are.” Theodore Roosevelt 26th the City plan for the location of the Center. President

UPCOMING EVENTS:

4 Attendance Tracker – This is a monthly Center Operations & Procedures project that rotates with 2 other volunteers. We encourage our members living on their It requires computer skills. own, who need special assistance, to Corn Hole Coordinator-Assist with set up register for events, programs, and especially for Winter League play contact Staff trips, with a friend, family member or Technology Mentor – Volunteer(s) needed to caregiver to provide the assistance they help other seniors navigate the web, may need. Due to the limit of staff, the Facebook, Center computer lab. 1-2 hours Center cannot provide one-on-one assistance per month. Contact Catherine or David if during the event, class, or trip. Please interested. register with staff so we can be aware of Office Volunteer(s) On-Call & Regular days individual needs. Members who reside in –contact Catherine if interested! care settings, such as group homes, must Leaders for new programs or clubs- Do you attend Senior Center programs with a have a hobby or interest in developing a new caregiver. program for adults? Do you want to move a Sign in: Please print on the sign in log home card club to a public location? for center data collection. This will help Contact Catherine make the data entry quicker for the volunteers. Members and guests must sign in each visit whether once a day, week, Donations, Gifts or Memorials month or 2 or 3 different times a day. This Donations and gifts for the benefit of the is important for the City annual report Senior Center should be made out to the statistics. Senior Center with the designation in the Regular Center Activities & Special memo section of the check. Process for Events: There are times when a special memorials: The memorial is to be made to event or new program is offered that may the Port Senior Center or Friends with or impact the location of a regular program or without a specified purpose. When its start time. All members’ cooperation is specified, the Director and group review the appreciated when offering events for all. purpose to improve or enhance the group. Membership 2017- Annual membership is You can make the Port Senior Center a from January to December. Individual fee recipient of a gift, any time of the year. is $20.00 and Couple $25.00 for City and Town of Port Residents & since 2012 The Friends of the Port Washington membership the Village of Fredonia! Senior Center is a 501-C organization Out of town individuals to receive which can accept your charitable gifts now membership the fee is $40.00 per person or or designated for the future. Pick up a form $67.00 per couple per year, it includes the for donations at the Senior Center. This is a newsletter and may be paid quarterly; or non-profit group to assist in financially may subscribe to the newsletter for $15.00 supporting the senior center now and into per year. the future, please consider joining. “We will Non-member weekly fee for guests in town be known forever by the tracks we leave.”- is $2.00 and out of town $4.00. All Dakota Indian Proverb. members must assist with the enforcement President-Harold Johnson; Secretary – of the fee paid in the office prior to John Maynard; Treasurer – Meg Adams participation. “Associate” membership for under 55. The Gift Certificates Available membership will be annual at $40.00 for an Need to share a gift idea with a family individual in town and out of town member, suggest a gift certificate to the individual is $50.00 per year. Senior Center. We need 24-48 hours to prepare it and they can be made out in any Value of membership in the Center offers denomination! you a place to read the Journal Sentinel, Ozaukee Press, News Graphic, & a variety

5 of magazines saving you money on Dates: Mondays Jan 9 – March 27 at 9:00 subscriptions; discounts on classes; and use AM of laptops and WiFi to name a few benefits. Tai Chi is an ancient practice proven to Recyclables – There is a container on both reduce pain and improve your mental and levels for aluminum cans. The can should physical well-being. The Arthritis be rinsed then deposited in the container. Foundation Tai Chi Program developed by Clean cans are preferred for recycling. Dr. Paul Lam, uses gentle Sun-style Tai Chi Thanks to all who help. routines that are safe, easy to learn and suitable for every fitness level. Open to 2016 Senior Center Board of Directors: adults 55 and better with or without arthritis! Tim Lewein, Chairman; Bonnie Knaub Participants must be independent and able to Vice-Chairman; Lynn Kassouf, Secretary; follow directions. and John Jacque, Betty Bogle, Rosemary Instructor: KT Rusch is a certified teacher Marciniak, Paul Michel, Mary Niedermeyer from the Tai Chi Center of Milwaukee, & Terri Wysocki where she has studied and practiced for over 18 years. Her classes are known for a personal touch and a sense of humor. Programs & Classes for Healthy Cost: $95.00 per new member & $105.00 for Non-members. Living PHYSICAL WELLNESS Circuit Training IV Men & Women Aqua Exercise Class A Silver Sneaker Flex Class “Make the Pool your gym” Dates: Tues @ 9:00AM & Thur. @ 8:30 Dates: Tues., Thur, and Fri at 6:40 AM Now to Dec 8 You do not need to get your hair wet, bring Strong Women Class (session IV) a towel & suit, and increase your flexibility. Dates: Tues @ 9:00 & Thur @ 8:30 Dec. 13 Class is held at the District Aquatic Center to Jan 26 –Space is available in this class TJ School on Holden St. This national evidenced based program was Cost: $6.00 for member and $10.00 for developed at Tufts University by Dr. Miriam non-member per month. Register monthly at Nelson. It is designed for women 40 and the Center or call 284-5821. older. This training curriculum is designed to help women maintain muscle mass, Strength with Bands Session VIII strength, and function as they age! Dates: Wed & Fri to Dec. 9 @11:00 Cost: $30.00 member/$40 guest 7-weeks

Strength with Bands Session I Zumba Gold Classes (Session I) Dates: Wed & Fri Dec. 14 – Jan 27 Silver Sneaker Flex Class @11:00 Dates: Tues 8;00 AM, Wed, Fri, & Sat at No class Fri. Dec 23 & 30 8:15 Dec 14 to Feb 4, 2017 on Dec 2nd & Instructor, Holli Parker will use primarily 3rd, also Dec 16th & 17th there will be no exercise bands & balls in this class for instructor. novice, intermediate, or experienced or Weekly registration available participants. Meet 1st floor south end at 8:15 AM Cost: $50.00 per member/ $60.00 Guest The low impact, easy to follow, Latin-dance Minimum 6 students Maximum 15 inspired fitness party... Keeps you in the

groove of life! This is the newest aerobic Tai Chi for Beginners, continuing routine designed for adult beginners and students & Arthritis – Session IV participants with physical limitations. The Dates: Mondays to Dec 19 at 9:00 AM 30-45 minute workout class is led by a Certified Instructor, Tina with DVD Tai Chi for Beginners, continuing instructor on Wednesday’s. students & Arthritis – Session I

6 Cost: $15.00 for Senior Center members or Instructor: John Perry, retired professor Friends of the Senior Center for Course or and lecturer from Cardinal Stritch $3.00 per class. Non-members cost: University. $25.00 course or $5.00 per class! Cost: $3.00 members for copies/$10.00 Silver Sneaker Members talk to guests instructor or Director on using your Computer Lab on the 2nd floor Mezzanine benefit for the class! Tues, Wed, and Thurs 9-3 must demonstrate ability to use independently (turn on & off Zumba Gold Classes (Session VII) properly, etc). Tech Savvy? Volunteers Silver Sneaker Flex Class needed to share their knowledge. Contact Dates: Tues 8;00 AM, Wed, Fri, & Sat at the office! Sign in and out in the office! 8:15 Now to Dec 10 No fee members/guests $5.00 Cost: $15.00 for Senior Center members or Friends of the Senior Center for Course or Friday Book Talk $3.00 per class. Non-members cost: Date: Friday, December 9th at 9:30 at $25.00 course or $5.00 per class! the Library. The book is “Blue and Gray Silver Sneaker Members talk to Christmas” by Joan Medicott reviewed by instructor or Director on using your Carol Schlenvogt. This month will also benefit for the class! include a planning session for 2017. New Members interested in joining Friday Book Hatha Yoga – Session V Talk please attend a meeting! This month is Dates: Wednesdays to Dec. 14 also the Planning Session for the 2017 year! Time: 6:00 – 7:15PM Ceramics Hatha Yoga – Session I Dates: Thursdays from 8:30 – 10:30 AM Dates: Wednesdays Jan 11 – Feb 22, 2017 Independent on Thursday Paint a pre- Time: 6:00 – 7:15PM formed piece of green ware or bisque ware. Registration open to 12 and older Cost: $2.00 per week for members plus The benefits of yoga include tension relief, glaze, firing, and green ware piece! Non- deep breathing, and stress management. member fee is $4.00 per week plus supplies. This popular 7-week class will be held at the Discount for items made for the Center Port Adult Community Senior Center. showcase sales. Bruce Van Dyke returns to teach this level one Yoga course. Bring a beach towel or your own mat, water bottle, and wear loose fitting clothes. He is certified. He has been Chicks with Sticks (Handiwork group) on PBS and students look forward to his Meets: Wednesdays at 1:00 classes. Do you embroider? Sew? Knit? Crochet? Cost: $50.00 for Senior Center Members You are encouraged to join the fun of (REPEAT CENTER Members save $5.00) sharing patterns and ideas. This group also and $60.00 for the public Register with fee assists with making items, from donated and specify class time. Student maximum materials, for the sale cases. 25. Non-member fee is $2.00 per week.

ENRICHMENT ALL SEWERS & CRAFTERS: Exploring the Accounts of Jesus We have received sewing and quilting Resurrection Appearances Course projects and materials! If you would like to Date & time: Thursdays Feb. 2 to March create a sewn item for our sale case, we have 30 at 1:00-2:30 plenty of materials to choose from. All Description to follow in the January Leisure donations are appreciated and benefit the Times! operation of the Center.

7 Handcrafted Christmas & Holiday Cards Cost: Non-member fee applies per week. Date: Wed. December 7 at 1:30-3:00PM Instructor Jennifer will have everything you Cribbage –Tuesdays at 1:00 need to make Christmas Holiday themed Hands on cribbage learning sessions the 2nd cards. Samples on display at the Center. Tuesday of the month during regular Register with fee. cribbage at 1:00. Introduce yourself to the Cost: $10.00 per member and $15.00 for group! guest. Maximum is 12! No fee for members, guests $2.00 per week.

From Abstract to Reality: Developing Pinochle – New Players Welcome! New Paintings This card game is played Wednesday at Dates: Wednesdays to Dec 7 3:15-5:00 10:00 AM. If interested, come to the center This class will teach you how to go beyond on Wed. Cost: no fee members and non- copying a picture to add personal expression members pay $2.00 per week. to your art. Week 4-6: use the beginnings from weeks 1-3 to complete the paintings in Mahjongg – weekly activity the direction of your choice; abstract, Dates: Thursdays at 1:00 PM decorative, or realistic. Cost: Free to members/$2.00 for public A list of suggested materials will be provided. Most of the supplies for the class Mahjongg & Practice Play will be things easily found around home. Date: Fridays 10 – 12 for practice games We will be working in watercolor and 1:00-3:00 – game play acrylic for lessons, but oil paints can be used Cost: None/Members $5.00/guest to finish paintings if you wish. Learn Mahjongg returns in 2017 Instructor: Laurie Sucharda Cost: $50.00 member/$60 guest Mexican Train: A Domino Game Dates: Thursdays at 10:00AM Watercolor Course Volunteer member facilitated. Dates: Tues. Cost: No fee for members; guests pay $4.00 Returns in 2017! Watch for details. per month unless registered for lunch.

Senior Singers –A Community Service Monday at the Movies Dates: Mondays at 9:30 AM meets on the Feature Film: Florence Foster Jenkins mezzanine (2nd floor). Date: Monday, January 16 at 12:40 This is the Center community service group Synopsis in January Leisure Times with performances to be scheduled in the community. Cost: No charge LEAGUES members/$15.00 guest Green Felt Fall 8-Ball League Dates: Wednesdays (1st half ends Dec 14) Color Me Fun Club Jan 4, 2017 – 1st day of winter/spring league Date: Thur. Dec. 1 & 15 at 4:00 – 5:30 Men or women who would like to join call Paul Use a sheet from the group books or bring Michel at 262-284-3915 or the office at 284- your own project page and colored pencils, 5821 by Dec. 21. NO Experience necessary, markers, or crayons. Relax and create with others will help you learn. NO Equipment others. needed! Cost: none/member & $5.00 guest Cost: Senior Center Member in good Please RSVP attendance by Tuesday standing and league fee approximate $15.00. preceding. Silver Strikers – Wii Bowling “Hand and Foot” or Canasta Dates: Tuesdays to Dec 6 Dates: 1st, 3rd & 5th Mondays: Dec. 5 & 19 at Tuesday is for current continuing players. 7:00 PM. Everyone is welcome!

8 Cost: $5.00 per couple member or $12.00 per non-member couple. Special Events For another day, a coordinator and players are needed. Contact David if you LAKESIDE TEA SOCIETY want to lead this second group. Christmas at Balmoral Weekly Ongoing Activities Date: Wed. Dec. 21 at 1:30 Join Margaret Cummins, (a.k.a. Jessica Aqua Exercise –Tues., Thurs., Fri., at Michna) the Head Housekeeper at Balmoral, 6:40AM as she shares the traditions and preparations Senior Singers (Chorus) – Mondays 9:30 for Queen Victoria’s arrival to Balmoral Piano Lessons- Tuesdays by appointment Castle in Scotland to celebrate Christmas. New Students welcome, contact office A British sweet and tea will be served Green Felt Club – Senior 8 Ball League following the program. Wed., open play Mon & Fri. after 2:00, and Registration includes the program and tea; Sat. at 9:00am participants must register by Mon. Dec. 19 Chicks with Sticks- Wed. at 1:00PM as we have a waiting list for guests. Ceramics – Thurs. at 8:30 AM st Cost: $5.00 members, and $10.00 for Monthly Blood Pressure Checks – 1 Wed guests. Preview for Jan. 18: National Park of month at 12:30 (See Calendar Page) Journey; Wellness Classes–Aqua Ex, Tai Chi, the national parks just celebrated 100 years. Strength with Bands, Circuit Training, Strong Women, Zumba Gold and Hatha Monthly Birthday Party Sponsored by Yoga; various days check details above in Friends of the Port Senior Center wellness section. For information on class This is to celebrate with members and cost please call the center at 284-5821! friends your special day. The celebration Leagues (Seasonal)–Green Felt; Wii will be in conjunction with the dining site Bowl; Horseshoes; & Bocce Ball lunch. NEW birthday celebrants get lunch Card & Game Clubs free at the party! Details before Birthdays! There is no charge for members as your membership assists with center operations. Musician Fest 2016 Non-members & out of town participants Join in the fun for live music! contribute $2.00 per week in the office! Cruise into the New Year Bridge – Tues. & Fri. at 1:00PM Date: Thur. Dec. 29 11:30-1:30 Cribbage – Tues. at 1:00PM Join us for a piano & vocal show by Alex, a Sheepshead – Mon & Thurs. at 1:00PM previous cruise ship musician! Mexican Train (Dominoes)- Thurs at 10:00 Cost: Donation for lunch Mahjongg – Thursdays at 1:00 Public Card Parties: st rd th Canasta 1 & 3 & 5 Mon. 7:00PM Lunch Bunch Sheepshead – Tues. 6:45 PM Returns January 2017 at Newport Shores! Pinochle- Wed. 10:00 AM

Clubs and Organizations Meeting At the Center Annual Christmas Luncheon - Filled Open 8-Ball/Green Felt Club –Mon., Tues, Date: Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 11:00- 2:00 PM Thur, Fri. at 2:00PM (except when needed Times: Doors open 11:00 AM for for special program space) And Sat. at cocktails & silent auction; Lunch at 11:45 9:00AM. AM, and entertainment at 1:00 by City Commission on Aging – 2nd Mon. at Limited Edition from Port High School. 6:00PM in the lower level Followed by dessert and door prizes. VFW – Last Wed. at 7:00PM The catered buffet lunch of tenderloin tips, spaetzle, broasted chicken, potatoes with gravy, whole green beans, salad and dessert, will be followed by entertainment, door

9 prizes, silent auction, and social time to Date: Open daily during office hours or by celebrate friendships and the season. appointment; silent auction closes noon The Office will be closed 9:30-2:30 on Dec. 7 Dec.6 Handcrafted knit and crochet kitchen towels, Location: The American Legion in hats, scarves, mittens, hand crafted wood Saukville on HWY 33 (Dekora St.) pens, sewn table runners, pillow covers, Cost: $15.50 (a $2.00 savings due to the microwave safe bowl cozies, nesting bowls, annual fundraiser & sponsor) members & scrubies, ceramics and more! $20.50 for guest. Support the Center main fundraiser for program and office expenses; send friends Port Washington Adult Community and family! Senior Center Color Me Fun Books SILENT AUCTION to date: Green Bay The Center has new books available for Packer Team autographed charity football, $3.00 each for members. These Costco gift card, Holiday Inn one night stay, inspirational books make interesting gift for Baltica Tea room tasting for 4, Silver self or others necklace, Allen Edmonds gift card, Hand crafted wood pen, Items added as they are SENIOR DINING AT THE CENTER donated. The Center is a site for the Ozaukee County MATCHING FUNDS THE FIRST DAY Senior Dining Program. This is available to OF SALE BY THE PLUS FINANCIAL Seniors 60 and older. The meal is served at GROUP! noon with a suggested donation of $4.00 per meal. Reservations are required the day Take a Ride on the Polar Express with a before by noon; call Jill, dining manager, at Grandchild th 262-483-9753 to reserve a spot! Date: Saturday, December 17 Memorial Money Bingo December 12: The Polar Express is pulling into Port In memory of Dorothy Wery; thank you to Washington to whisk you and the little ones the family and daughter Barb Roska away to a Christmas celebration in the Cedarburg Community Gym! Port Washington Senior Center & Port Tickets must be purchased in advance Washington Dining Site Events in Dec.: from the Port Washington, Cedarburg, or Join us for conversation, fun and learning! Grafton Parks and Recreation Departments 1st Word Trivia OR at one of the Port Washington State 7th Blood Pressure Bank branches. 12th Money Bingo in memory of Dorothy Port Washington Bus Call: (262) 284- Wery 5881. The bus leaves at 8:45 a.m. from the 14th Prize Bingo Pirates Hollow Waterpark 201 N. Webster 29th New Year’s Birthday Party Street. extravaganza! Cost: $6.00 per ticket. Children 2 and under FREE. Children in grades 5 and under Dining Transportation News MUST be accompanied by an adult. Did you know you can get a ride for just $1.00 each way when coming for lunch with Tuesday Night Sheepshead at 6:45 PM a special card purchased through the Dining OPEN to the PUBLIC – Please encourage Manager? friends and family to check it out! The cost is $1.50 with prize money paid out to the top scorers. Players assist Building Volunteer with scoring.

Community Events & Information Public 8-Ball & 9-Ball Play Craft Sale with Silent Auction Dates: Tues at 6:30 – 8:30 PM

10 There is a designated coordinator to January or when specifically listed with open/close the 2nd floor. each trip. You must register in advance Cost: $1.00 per member/$2.00 per guest and pay by the deadline or your name may Fee is paid weekly on Tuesday evening to be dropped from the list! the coordinator. This program will be re- Cancellations are not guaranteed a evaluated quarterly to determine if it will refund. Cancellations within FOUR weeks continue. will be refunded only if someone fills the opening! There are trips we reserve the Information and Assistance from ADRC right to advertise which are sponsored by Dates: to be announced travel agencies. It is for your convenience From 11:30 to 1:00 approximately, an that we advertise them. All other Information and Assistance staff from the information is handled by the agency. Aging and Disability Resource Center will Contact the office regarding any special be here to provide answers to your needs you have. See Center operations for questions! No charge for this! assist requirements page 2. Register for lunch if you want by the day PARKING FOR DAY TRIPS: prior. Cost: donation for lunch WHEN LEAVING ON A DAY TRIP PLEASE PARK YOUR CAR ½ block Book Discussion with Delta Kappa and further from the Center or west of Gamma the alley on Foster St. Date: Tues. Jan. 24 at 3:30 PM Thank you for traveling with us. We value The group is reading two short books: Night our travelers as an important part of the by Elie Wiesel and The Little Prince by center! Antoine de St. Exupery. Books are available in paperback, hardcover, or Large Print. A Fireside Christmas Cost: NO FEE members and $3.00 per Dates: Dec. 8 – Filled guest monthly. Preview Feb 2017: Join us as we present another all new edition Luncheon of the Boating Party of A FIRESIDE CHRISTMAS, bringing you a show that will re- Each show is new Toe Nail Trimmers Foot Clinic and exciting, with gorgeous new costumes Date: Thurs. Dec. 22 by appointment 9:00 and sets, new songs and dancing, and new – 12:00. This service the Center will host on ways to tell the familiar stories of the the 2nd floor in the mezzanine room even season. months of the year. Appointments will be Cost: $90.00 Departure: 8:00 AM taken by the Nail Trimmers. Reservations: Call Nail Trimmers at 262-719-0336 2017 Fireside Trips Cost: $27 member/ $32.00 guest. Mama Mia Date: Thur. January 19, 2017 Lions Eyeglass Donation Box Payment due December 27, 2016 A center member is collecting eyeglasses for Featuring the music of ABBA, the show has her Lions club. It is located on the just completed a 14 year run on Broadway information tables in front of the office. and is still playing to sold out houses in the West End of London. The Fireside is the very first area theatre to bring to life the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA the ultimate feel-good One Day Adventure Trip News show! A mother, a daughter, a Greek island Trip Payment & Refund Policy: Prices paradise, a trip down the aisle you'll never are quoted for center members: guests forget, and the story-telling magic of add $4.00 for day trips or as quoted for a ABBA's timeless songs propel this specific trip as a non-member price. Sign enchanting tale of love, laughter and up is on or after the travel show in friendship, creating an unforgettable show.

11 Cost: $90.00 members – Same as 2016! Performers, Artist of the Year and more. Detailed flyer at the Center Oneida Casino Day Cost: $76.00 per person includes deluxe Date: Fri. Feb. 24, 2017 motor coach transportation, ticket, meal and $10.00 in reward play with possibility of gratuities earning an additional $40.00. Deluxe motor Payment due Feb 21, 2017 coach transportation, driver gratuity, and Extended Travel escort. Depart Port 8:40 AM –Return 2017 Extended trips for Ozaukee Co approx 5:00 Adults: Cost: To be announced in December These tours are offered with Grafton and (approx. $35-37) Payment due January 24, Cedarburg to provide more travel options to 2017 you our valued travel partners! Did you know we have more opportunities if our Beauty and the Beast selected adventures do not meet your Date: Wed. March 8 needs? Stop in for a travel book. Take the most revered love story the world Thank you for choosing travel with the has known. Sprinkle it with a healthy dose Senior Center through these providers, as of Disney magic. What you have is a the Center does receive Marketing credit; sparkling, hilarious, touching, dazzling, and you may meet new friends, and enjoy the endearing musical! Disney’s BEAUTY educational benefits of travel. Do you AND THE BEAST has thrilled millions of need a different date on these offered trips? people of all ages, in every corner of the Please contact Catherine and we will check world - first as an unforgettable animated with Mayflower or Collette! masterpiece; then as an award-winning Broadway musical which ran for 13 years Tour Florida’s Back Roads and was nominated for 9 Tony Awards. Date: Depart April 22, 2017 Now it comes to life on the Fireside stage in Deposit is paid with reservation or by an all new breath-taking production filled December 1, 2016 when guaranteed seat with stunning scenery, ravishing costumes, availability is released fabulous dancing, side-splitting humor, and 8 days and 12 meals! delightful songs. It is a show you’ll never Free home, local or regional group pickup forget, a story of eternal romance, a tale as and return. Step back in time at the Marjorie old as time. Rawlings Historic State Park. Stay at the Depart Port at 8:00 AM. Payment due Jan. Crystal River Plantation Resort for three 25 days and take a ride on their boat to the Cost: $90.00 same as 2016! National Wildlife Refuge. While you are there, enjoy fishing, golf, tennis, Booth Brothers Concert at the Fireside croquet, horseshoes, both indoor and Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 outdoor bar and grills, and relaxing at Ronnie and Michael Booth’s father, Ron, the poolside. Along with all of this, visit the immersed his sons in Southern Gospel music Homosassa State Park, where the manatees from an early age, performing with him until and other wildlife may be viewed from the he retired in 1998 and they continued on boat ride. Also, the Greek coastal their own. Paul Lancaster joins them now as community of Tarpon Springs will be where the third member of the Booth Brothers trio. we stop for lunch… at Hellas! The trek will Refreshing humor, inspiring songs, and close with a farewell dinner and live show at encouraging words are embedded in every the Derby Dinner Playhouse. concert. This trio has been acknowledged as one of the finest in the business, having Great American Solar Eclipse – Jefferson received many awards including Song of the City , Missouri Year, Album of the Year, Trio of the Year, Date: August 19, 2017 Male Group of the Year, Best Live

12 5 DAYS • 8 MEALS Travel the heart of Scott & Susan Heatwole, America to see the full solar eclipse, and at Claire Englehart, Ned Bartelt, the same time experience the nation's early history through its famous artists, authors, and David & Nancy McDermott. leaders, and cities. Experience the Pony Monthly Birthday & New Year’s Cruise Express Museum, visit Buffalo Bill Museum, newly expanded John Wayne Party –Celebrate You and welcome in Birthplace, Walt Disney Hometown 2017! Museum, Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Sponsor: Friends of the Senior Center DATE: Thursday, December 29th all Museum, narrated dinner cruise along “ol December birthdays will be celebrated. Man River” and visit Abraham Lincoln Reservations are due in to Jill by noon Presidential Library and Museum. Wednesday, December 28th! This month’s Cost: $1,259 per person twin/ single add $539 birthday treat will be a Happy New Year’s Treat! Are you celebrating a Cruise the Rhine with 2 for 1 Airfare birthday this month? Let us buy you Date: Depart Sept. 21, 2017 LUNCH! If your birthday is this month, you 11 days and 28 meals! are automatically eligible for a free lunch All onboard lunches and dinners are four on the day of the birthday party. Please call courses and served with complimentary Jill at least one day before the party to regional wines, beer, and soft drinks. reserve your place for the celebration. Afternoon tea and late evening snack served Cost: Lunch Donation! daily in the lounge. Also, the ship’s chef will provide a culinary demonstration! Belated Happy October Birthday You will begin your southbound trek at 27 – Elsa Molitor th Amsterdam, Holland where the 16 century townhouses and winding canals will be experienced on your canal cruise. The new Happy December Birthdays river ship MS Emerald Destiny is the 2 Carolyn Sammer chartered ship that will carry you for seven 3 Mary Schulz days to ports such as Cologne, Cochem, 4 James Schleg Boppard and Rudensheim, Strasbourg, and 5 Deb Postl ending at Basel, Switzerland. In Boppard, 7 Joe Demler, Kathlene Lewein, German entertainers will come onboard to Joseph McGinty provide a true cultural experience! Shore 8 Mary Ann Fenny, Rafar Long excursions will be escorted by local English- 9 Virginia Jurek, Ted Zembrzuski speaking guides in Cologne, Cochem, 11 Margaret Salm, Jean Shaver Strasbourg, and Lucerne. You will explore 12 Ron Carr, Mary Niedermeyer the beautiful Reichsburg Castle. The cruise will be narrated through the UNESCO 13 Carol Heniadis, Vicki Jasper World Heritage Region. When you book, 14 Carolyn Godersky you select your cabin, so don’t delay, plan 15 Carolyn Sue Mueller, your trip today. Eleanor Schaefer, Jim Wester, Deposit due with reservation by Jan. 3, Tom Jardarowski 2017 16 Margaret Adams Welcome New Members 18 Mary Lou Fontane, We look forward to seeing you at the Kathy Jacobson Center! Stop in and reintroduce yourself or 19 Sandi Preisler use your free coupon for lunch! 20 Karl Schulz, Loralee Brown, Howard & Marcia Vrankin, Gene Kirmse Ron & Connie Case, Lori Travis, 22 Ann Flierl, Ellen Krodinger

13 23 Rita Decker, Ruth Gasper Smiles From the book: 24 Mary Becker, Bea Funke 365 Senior Moments You’d Rather Forget 25 Theresa Demler, Mary Marchese Hearing the doorbell ring, getting up to 26 Adeline Schmitz answer it, and then realizing it was on the TV show you were watching.” 27 Janice Becker, Joan Bley, Smile of the Month –Animal Photo bomb Betty Last 28 Elaine Kranz 29 Olga Senn 30 Kay Ellmauer, Gerald Lee 31 Bonnie Bartel, Phil Block, Sylvester Prom

In Memorium We offer our sympathy to the family & friends of: Bev Schleg and John Schloegel (father of Tai Chi instructor KT Rusch) “Oh, hello there!”

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