Senior Center Assistant Grafton Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt on March 27

Senior Coordinator Karin Sevener, CPRP [email protected]

Above left: Lu Newberry and Janet Traxel help stuff Easter eggs for the upcoming Senior Center Assistant Grafton Parks and Recreation Easter Egg hunt on March 27. Above center: Volun- Katie Dunfee teers Faye and Ron Scheel prepare to make deliveries for Meals on Wheels. Above [email protected] right: Ginny Jurek spent the afternoon trying to win at a game of BINGO!

The Grafton Gazette March/April 2021 Grafton Multipurpose Senior Center Volume 19, Issue 2 1665 7th Avenue, Grafton, WI 53024 | 262-375-5311

Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Celebrating 38 Years Serving Adults 55+5+ Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For registered programs only. Senior Center Membership Senior Friendship Club Officers The Village of Grafton requires all users of the Grafton Senior Center to President: Jodie Wolf have an active membership. A twelve month membership is $15.00 for Vil- Vice President: Pat Baumann lage of Grafton residents and $25.00 for non-residents. Each member will Secretary: Nancy Milbauer receive a swipe card to sign in. Credit cards are accepted. Sunshine: Val Burton Crafts: Lu Newberry Sign-in Policy All members are required to check in with their membership card each day Grafton Dining / ADRC 2 they visit the Senior Center. The check-in computer is located by the Health and Wellness 4 entrance to the dining room. If you are a visitor or forgot your card, please Fireside Trips 6 see a member of the Senior Center staff for assistance. Trips / Events 7 Keep Learning / Tidbits 8 Senior Meetings Parties / Extras 9 Learn about events, voice your suggestions, and meet new friends. March Calendar 10 April Calendar 11 Senior meetings on hold due to COVID-19 guidelines.

Member of: Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers (WASC) Vivian Miller Wisconsin Park and Recreation Jeff Ressel Association (WPRA) John Steinbrecker National Recreation and Park Sandy Ernst-Anderson Association (NRPA) Note from the Senior Center Coordinator

The top priority of the Senior Center is to keep our members safe and healthy. The Grafton Senior Center has opened slowly with indoor programming following recommendations and best practices from the CDC and local health department. Masks must be worn and pre-registration is required.

LET’S GO OUT FOR LUNCH! DID YOU KNOW?

Grafton Dining News and Events Are you lonely? Come visit us!

Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Social isolation is a little thought of, but growing, factor in the health and well-being of people 65 and older. Social interac- Ozaukee County at the Grafton Senior Center tion is so important that it’s actually a key factor in maintaining An Information and Assistance Specialist from the Ozaukee good health. The Grafton Senior Center is here to help ease County ADRC will be available to answer questions you may that loneliness in many different ways: have regarding caregiving, home services, assisted living, or 1. : Do you like playing games? healthy living and prevention programs. Socialize on schedule Give Scattergories or Bingo a try. Do you like reading? Join the book club and make some new friends. Dine In Meal Site Congregate dining is on hold until further notice. 2. Volunteer: Do you have a hobby you like to share with At this time there are no official plans to re-open the Grafton others? Tell the Senior Coordinator and see if a class can Meal Site for dine in meals. Up to date information regarding be created. Volunteer to lead the class and teach others when the dining site can safely reopen can be found at the what you love. following locations: 3. Stay active: For $1 you can join the Senior Center’s exercise class, or for $3 - $4 you can swim at the Grafton Like “ADRC of Ozaukee County” on Facebook. High School pool. Visit www.co.ozaukee.wi.us. 4. Learn something new: Does history intrigue you? Call ADRC of Ozaukee County at 262-284-8120. Sign up for the presentation “A Living Legacy” in which

you’ll learn about the World War II era and National Me- Meals on Wheels morial. Do you struggle with technology? Check out the In order to be eligible for home delivered meals, participants Tech Tuesday offerings. must be at least 60 years of age and homebound (unable to drive). For more information on home delivered meals, please There are many different ways to get involved at the Grafton call Kari Dombrowski at 262-284-8120. Senior Center. For more information or to sign up for a class, please call us at 262-375-5311. We look forward to seeing you soon! Volunteer Opportunity We are in need of Meals on Wheels drivers. If you can spare 1.5 hours a month, or be a substitute, please contact Lynn at COVID-19 262-483-1362. Do your part in limiting the spread of COVID-19 and other ill- nesses. Please do not come to the Senior Center if you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath or other symptoms. Wear a face covering and wash your hands frequently. If there is an ***Photo Flashback*** incident of exposure, contact tracing will occur. Copies of the

Grafton Senior Center Health and Safety Plan are available. For this month’s photo flashback we go back to February of 2007 when the Senior Center celebrated Mardi Gras with a New Orleans style lunch. A meal of chicken jambalaya, corn- bread, veggies and sweet tea was enjoyed by the guests, as well as King Cake for dessert. Shown below, the Silver Belles are performing for the guests.

Thank You Volunteer Leaders!

Bingo: Lu Newberry. Sheepshead: Ron and Fay Scheel. Thursday Night Sheepshead: Bob Raymond. Crafts/Decorating: Lu Newberry, Carol Polster, Nancy Milbauer, Pat Baumann. Dominoes: Carol Polster. Parties: Pat Baumann, Lu Newberry. Bocce Ball: Lu Newberry. Ping Pong: Mark Schuster. Sip and Swipe: Genee Brukwitzki. Bridge: Elaine Kortenhof. Meal site: Pat Baumann, Lu Newberry, Janet Traxel, Norb Studelska. Mah Jongg: Ann Haugstad, Gretchen Grzelak. Office: Jim Kennedy, Nancy Londo, Mary Ann Kaplanes. Starbucks FoodShare: Leila Behrens, Ann Haugstad, LaVerne Johnson. Handy Man:

Dick Wolf. Mask Maker: B.J. Yocum

Looking for volunteers to lead: Coloring Club.

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Coloring Club March 11 and April 8 at 10:30 a.m. Scattergories! Need a stress-relieving and social activity? Join the Center Coloring March 17 and April 21 at 1:00 p.m. Club! Individual coloring sheets and pencils are provided for each person Scattergories is a fun, creative-thinking category-based party to use. Fee: Free! Please register in game. Players are given a list of categories and a letter of the advance as class size is limited. alphabet. Within a set amount of time they must write down a word that starts with that letter and fits in the category. A point Bingo March 18 and April 29 at 1:00 p.m. All supplies is scored when your answer fits the category but is not dupli- cated by another player. are provided, and winners will receive a small prize donated by Cedarburg Health Services. Pre-registration required. Scattergories will be offered both virtually and in person. In-person On hold until further notice space is limited and reservations Dominoes, Mah Jongg, 500, Canasta, Sheepshead, Cribbage, are required. Please call the Senior Bridge, Hand and Foot, Scrapbooking, Golden Tones Chorus, Center at 262-375-5311 to register. Threshold Singers, Fitness Room, Starbucks Food Share, Fee: Free. Sip n’ Swipe, Meal Site, Blood Pressure checks, Let’s Talk.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS Toe Nail Trimmers Foot Clinic Mind Over Matter Wednesdays: March 10 and 24, April 14 and 28, May 12 “Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder” is an and 26, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Appointments available with a educational program designed to give women the tools they Registered Nurse the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. need to prevent or control bladder and bowel symptoms. Since Please call the Grafton Senior Center at 262-375-5311 for a not everyone has access to the in-person Mind Over Matter reservation. Fee: $29. program, researchers at the University of Wisconsin — Madi- son created a website version of Mind Over Matter: Healthy Shuffleboard Bowels, Healthy Bladder.” This educational program for wom- Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. except 2nd Tuesday of month. en is free of charge and you can access it whenever and wher- Keep active this winter! Shuffleboard is a fun and easy game, ever you want to, using a computer, tablet or mobile phone. no experience is necessary. We will not play on days with in- Visit healthybowelandbladder.org to learn more. Even if you clement weather. Please sign up in advance at the Grafton don’t have leakage symptoms now, it’s never too early to start thinking about your bowel and bladder health! Senior Center. Fee: Free. Memory Screening Aging Mastery Program (AMP) Kits Thursday, May 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The AMP Starter Kit offers real life tips and solutions for aging A memory screen is a wellness tool to identify possible chang- well, and couples these with activities that encourage self- es in memory and cognition. Similar to a blood pressure check, reflection and action steps. The Grafton Senior Center has kits the screening will give you a baseline of where you are today available for members who would like to be introduced to the to use as reference for future screens or to share with your program. Fee: Free! Call the office at 262-375-5311 to health care provider. It takes about 15 minutes and results are reserve a kit as supplies are limited. shared with you immediately. Appointments required. Location: Grafton Senior Center. Fee: Free. Vinyassa Yoga Ping Pong Thursday, March 25 - June 17 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Ping Pong is a popular activity at (No class on May 20.) the Senior Center! There are three tables, paddles and balls This yoga practice will explore the Vinyassa flow while con- available for playing. Singles play only. Location: Grafton Sen- necting breath to body to spirit. Please bring a yoga mat, water ior Center lower level. Fee: Free. Must pre-register as numbers bottle and towel. Yoga blocks and straps will be available. In- will be limited to a maximum of 8 players. structor: Dana Thomas. Fee: $46 resident, $54 non-resident. Location: Robert P. Zaun Pavilion, Lime Kiln Park.

Gentle Flow Yoga

Saturday, March 20 - May 22 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. This class is great for beginners! It is designed to revitalize the body, relax the mind and reduce stress. Please bring a yoga mat to class. Blocks and straps will be available. Instructor: Pickleball Maral Almozaffar. Fee: $35 resident, $41 non-resident. Loca- tion: Grafton Senior Center, lower level. No class on April 3. Saturdays, through May 15 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Three regulation sized courts and four paddles available. Supervisor Randy Klockow. Location: Kennedy Elementary School (enter Ozaukee Senior Softball door #6). Fee: $5 per night or 10 pass punch card for $40. Thursdays starting late May at 6:00 p.m. New members wanted! Relive your ball playing days Badminton of your youth, or create new memories! This league is Tuesdays and Fridays, through May 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 open to any adult in Ozaukee County age 55 and p.m. Three regulation sized courts and four racquets better. Games will be played at Centennial Park, available. Supervisor Ashwin Kumar. Location: Kennedy Ele- 1370 17th Avenue. Contact Dennis Loberger at mentary School (enter door #6). Fee: $4 per night or 10 pass 414-704-7976 for more information. Fee: TBD. punch card for $30. Parkinson Disease Support Group Adult Lap Swimming Second Thursday of the month. The Wisconsin Mondays and Wednesdays, March 3 - May 19 from 6:30 - Parkinson Association holds monthly meetings on different 8:00 p.m. American Red Cross certified Lifeguards on topics and is free and open to anyone. Contact Gail Johnson duty. Location: Grafton High School pool. Fee: $3 Adult/ with any questions at 414-354-2112. To register, contact Bon- Senior Resident; $4 Adult/Senior Non-resident. nie Barr at 414-218-1888 or [email protected] for a link No swim March 29, 31, April 5. to participate via Zoom.

Free COVID-19 Testing Site Ozaukee County has partnered with Curative, Inc. to provide free oral COVID-19 testing at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds. Register ahead of time and bring insurance cards and a photo ID. Testing is free. To make an appointment visit www.curative.com. For questions, contact the health depart- Page 4 | The Grafton Senior Center Newsletter ment at 262-284-8170 or [email protected].

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Morning Cardio Tone Online Falls Prevention Class Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. Tuesdays, April 20 - June 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Purchase punch cards at Grafton Senior Center. Instructor: Evelyn One in four people age 65 or older has a fall each year. Don’t Nowak. Village Resident Fee: 10 classes, $40; 20 classes, $80. be one of them! “Stepping On” can help you avoid a danger- Non-Resident Fee: 10 classes, $46.50; 20 classes, $93. Location: ous and costly fall so you can keep doing the things you love Grafton Senior Center, lower level. Please register in advance. to do. In just seven weeks, you’ll learn: No class on April 2. To identify and remove or avoid fall hazards both inside and outside your home. Senior Exercise Class How vision, hearing, medication, and footwear affect Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. your risk of falling. Class includes seated stretches, use of Thera bands, light hand Strength and balance exercises you can adapt to your weights and low impact aerobics to music. Instructor: Evelyn individual level. Nowak. Fee: $1 per class, Senior Center membership required. To get back on your feet the right way if you do fall. Location: Grafton Senior Center, lower level. Please register in advance by calling 262-375-5311 as class size is limited. No class on April 2.

Chair Yoga Class This is an online workshop. Participants will need a tablet or 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month computer with mic/audio and have internet access. To regis- Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while sitting. ter, contact Kari at the Ozaukee Co. ADRC at 262-284-8120 Some poses can also be done standing using a chair for support. or email [email protected]. Registration It helps improve your flexibility, concentration and strength, while required by April 6. Suggested donation: $20. boosting your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. This class is led by an instructor on DVD with volunteer Evelyn Nowak present to help if needed. Location: Grafton Senior Center, lower level. Fee: Free.

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THE FIRESIDE DINNER THEAA RRE Cinderella Thursday, August 5, 2021. Depart 8:15 a.m.*

Broadway’s greatest composing team wrote an original musical comedy - the first of its kind - to be performed on live TV in 1957. It was the most watched program in television history in its original airing starring Julie Andrews. Now you can enjoy this live stage production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical adaptation of one of the world’s most enduring love stories. This is a show designed to delight the child in all of us. Wheth- er you are eight or eighty you’ll be captivated by its humor, its romance, its beauty, and its great, great music. Menu: Signature salad of watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, kiwi, strawberries over fresh gar- den greens, sprinkled with sesame croutons and our famous Papaya Chutney dressing. Freshly baked breads from Fireside’s Artisan Bakery. Chicken Kona Kai—skinless breast of chicken dipped in our own special egg batter, rolled in coconut and panko bread crumbs, sautéed with brandied apricot sauce. Served with stir-fried rice with Jones Cherrywood smoked Canadian bacon and snap peas with roasted red peppers. Pecan treasure pie with homemade vanilla bean custard mixed with bits of pecan treas- ures and striped with caramel. Coffee, tea or milk. Fee: $114.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Thursday, September 9, 2021. Depart 8:15 a.m.*

From the creators of Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar comes one of the most popular musicals of the last 50 years. This telling of the biblical story of Joseph and his brothers is filled with great music, costumes, laughter, joy, and heart. Utilizing many different styles of music from pop/rock to country to musical comedy this sparkling show follows young Joseph as he faces adversity and triumphs through his dreams and his strong, un- wavering faith. Written by Andrew Lloyd Weber (Phantom of the Opera/Cats) and Tim Rice (Beauty and the Beast/Disney’s Aida) Joseph includes the unforgettable classics “Any Dream Will Do” and “Close Every Door.” This show has entertained tens of millions of people around the world and is still one of Broadway’s shining stars. Menu: Butternut squash soup garnished with fresh chives. Freshly baked breads from Fireside’s Artisan Bakery. Beef short rib slowly braised in beef stock and dressed with a red wine demi-glaze. Served with garlic and herb whipped potatoes and roasted shaved Brussel sprouts with bacon. Brandy Old Fashioned cake garnished with a cherry and a candied orange. Coffee, tea or milk. Fee: $114.

Holiday Inn Thursday, November 11, and Friday, December 10, 2021. Depart 8:15 a.m.*

Based on the classic film starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn comes to The Fireside in cel- ebration of all the holidays of the year. Jim, a song and dance man and his new love Linda turn a Connecticut farmhouse into a fabulous inn that’s only open on holidays. All is well until Jim’s best friend Ted comes along with his own ideas about Linda and the inn. This joyous musical features thrilling dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy and a parade of hit Irving Berlin songs including “Blue Skies,” “Easter Parade,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “White Christmas,” and many more. It’s a year- round classic to make any holiday sparkle! Menu: Cream of watercress soup with toasted pine nuts. Freshly baked breads from Fireside’s Artisan Bakery. Chicken piccata resting on a velouté lemon cream sauce and garnished with tiny caper buds and French fried parsley. Served with scal- loped potatoes and fresh asparagus and baby carrots. Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and our homemade butter pecan frozen custard. Fee: $114.

The Fireside Dinner Theatre is proud to accommodate those customers with hearing aids with the Loop broad- casts. If you are not sure if your hearing aid has the Loop, check with your audiologist.

*Pending COVID-19 Guidelines.

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TRIPS / EVENTS

Day Trip Policies Extended Trips Pending COVID-19 guidelines. Please park your car farthest from the entrances. Policy: We have the right to cancel the trip if we do not have the minimum Michigan Fall Harvest Time: Date to be determined. number of participants to cover the cost, so sign up before the Come and enjoy Michigan during fall harvest time. From the deadline. Cancellations after the deadline will be refunded only if Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm and real Reindeer Ranch to a Coun- someone fills the spot. We encourage our members who need try Dairy tour and narrated river cruise. Add in Frederick Meijer special assistance to register for events, programs, and trips with Gardens and lively entertainment at Cornwell’s Turkeyville a friend, family member or caregiver to provide the assistance Dinner Theatre. they may need. Due to the limit of staff, the Senior Center cannot provide one-on-one assistance. Payments must be made at the time of registration for all day trips.

Travel Virtually with Viking.TV Viking.TV is Viking River Cruises award-winning enrichment channel that provides livestreams and on-demand programming, all of which is free to watch. Launched in mid-March 2020 in the Switzerland and Germany with Oberammergau: Departs early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the goal was to build June 21, 2022. 9 days, 13 meals. Experience the grand community, stay connected and share positive experiences while cities of Europe’s Alpine region and be part of history in the staying home. Since then, they have broadcast more than 200 making when enjoying a performance of the legendary Pas- sessions featuring original cultural content and virtual access to sion Play in Oberammergau. interesting people and places around the world. Also included are documentaries, interviews, lectures, classical music concerts, reading lists, and more.

*For more information on these trips, including pricing, stop at the Grafton Senior Center for a detailed itinerary.

Never Stop Learning with TED Talks *Travel books available with more exciting trips being offered! Do you enjoy learning new things, or listening to powerful talks? TED (Technology, Education, Design) is a nonpartisan nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short talks from experts in a field. Topics from science to business to global issues are covered and available on their website to be viewed anytime. There are over 3,600 talks available to stir your curiosity so there is something for everyone. Consider watching one of the 25 most popular talks of all time, including “What Makes a Good Life? Lessons from the Longest Study on Happiness” given by ~ Trips and Events ~ psychiatrist Robert Waldinger. They can be found at: July 6 Senior Picnic at Lime Kiln Park https://www.ted.com/playlists/171/the_most_popular_talks_of_all August 5 Cinderella at the Fireside September 9 Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat at the A personal favorite of Senior Center Assistant, Katie, is the TED Fireside Talk given by Andrew Solomon, her uncle who lives in New York City. It is titled “Love No Matter What.” This talk can be viewed by November 11 Holiday Inn at the Fireside visiting: December 10 Holiday Inn at the Fireside

https://www.ted.com/talks/ *All trips are pending COVID-19 guidelines. andrew_solomon_love_no_matter_what#t-762748 Additional trips may be added, stay tuned for more information.

There is a wealth of information on their website and some very interesting topics. We hope you enjoy learning! Travel Suggestions? Are there any places you’d love to visit with the Senior Center that we haven’t yet been? Or do you have any gen- eral ideas of types of trips you’d like us to offer? We are always open to suggestions and would love to hear from you. Please call Karin at 262-375-5311 to share your ideas. Looking forward to traveling again when it is deemed safe.

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KEEP LEARNING AND TIDBITS Book Discussions Sip and Swipe First Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. On hold until further notice. . Location: Grafton Senior Center deck (outdoors). Sip and Swipe Cafes may be the next wave of the future for June 3: The Dutch Girl by Robert Matzen older adults in Ozaukee County to get hands-on learning op- July 1: The Library Book by Susan Orlean portunities with some of the latest technology (swipe) and light August 5: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by refreshments (sip). This “café” will be held at the Grafton Sen- Kim Michele Richardson ior Center with Genee Brukwitzki to teach older adults how to

use tablets. A tablet will be available for use. Call the ADRC at 262-284-8120 to reserve a time. Fee: Free.

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Let’s Talk and Eat Lunch Coffee and Conversation On hold until further notice. First Thursday of the month at 10:00 a.m.. Alexian “Let’s Talk and Eat Lunch” is a small group discussion held in Village will be offering a new series in 2021 called “Coffee the upstairs conference room. After the discussion, the group and Conversation” that is open to the public and streamed via will have lunch together at an agreed upon local restaurant. If Google Meet. For more information or to register please email you like a lively and data driven conversation this group is for [email protected] or call 414-371-7893. Fee: you. We will reference verifiable information along with a dash Free. March 4 discussion: Estate Planning Basics with Attor- of humor! You are asked to bring in an article of interest to ney Jacqueline Messler, of Davis and Kuelthau, Milwaukee. share with the group. Politics and religion will not be discussed. Call Carol at 262-377-1553 for more information. Home Energy Plus Home Energy Plus is a program for eligible Ozaukee County Tech Tuesdays residents to receive a heat and electric benefit. Applicants may The Grafton Public Library’s Adult Reference Librarian, Karl also receive furnace, crisis and weatherization benefits. To find Suechting, will teach Tech Tuesdays on the second Tuesday out if you are eligible or to apply, contact Home Energy Plus of of the month. Don’t miss out on this technical education and Ozaukee at 262-284-8101 or in person at help! Please register in advance in the office or by calling 262- 121 W. Main Street in Port Washington. 375-5311. Fee: Free.

March 9 at 1:00 p.m. How to Organize your Photo Library: eReaders and eBook Help This class will help you learn how to organize your digital pho- Utilize “Book-A-Librarian”, a free service from the U.S.S. Liber- tos, whether they’re on Apple, Android or Windows. ty Memorial Library. Please call 262-375-5315 for a lesson.

April 13 at 1:00 p.m. How to Troubleshoot your Laptop or Tablet: Is your device slow or crashing a lot? Join us and Senior Center “Little Library” learn some tricks to help solve those issues. The Grafton Senior Center has a “Little Library” available to everyone with books that will be changed on a regular basis. It is located next to the sidewalk by the south driveway. 2020 Tax Help In-person tax assistance by AARP volunteers will be offered at two Ozaukee County locations - the fairgrounds in Cedarburg Community Resources and Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon. Reserva- Moraine Lakes Consortium: Food Share, Day Care, tions are required, call 262-377-0750 to schedule. Medicaid Benefits or BadgerCare Plus. 888-446-1239.

Saint Vincent de Paul Society: Emergency assistance with A Living Legacy-The World War II Era & rent, utilities, transportation, etc. 262-284-4637.

National Memorial. Tuesday, April 20 at 10:30 a.m. Salvation Army of Ozaukee County: Assistance with rent Attendees will learn about the WWII era and the national and utilities. 262-552-6802. World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. Additionally, this presentation outlines how loved ones can submit the names of Allegiant Property Management: Call to find out if you veterans in the memorial’s online registry of remembrance. qualify for low income housing. 608-790-9226. This program is presented by Eernisse Funeral Homes and COPE Services: Emotional support, crisis intervention will be offered both virtually and in person. Please call the and resources. Hotline 262-377-2673 is open 24/7. Senior Center at 262-375-5311 to register. Fee: Free. Advocates of Ozaukee: Provides services for those who may be experiencing domestic or sexual violence. Confidenti- ality is always insured. 24 hour crisis line 262-284-6902.

Rogers Behavioral Health: Articles including “Six Ways to Calm Anxiety During Times of Uncertainty,” “Mental Health Resources,” “Six Tips for Staying Healthy During Social Distancing” can be found at www.rogersbh.org.

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PARTIES AND EXTRAS

Ozaukee Senior Games “The Security Corner” June 3 - 22, 2021 Sponsored by Port Washington State Bank Join in on the fun! The Ozaukee Senior Games is a way to participate in many different sports in a friendly competitive When it comes to personal information and your money, safety way with other seniors from Ozaukee County. This year’s ac- is a top priority. And with scam artists becoming more sophisti- tivities include: Competitive Walk, to-go Dessert Social, 50 cated, it's hard to distinguish between scams and legitimate Yard Swim, Ping Pong, Mini-Golf, Bowling, Shuffleboard, Boc- requests. Here are two scams that you might encounter. If ce Ball, Pickleball, Bean Bag Toss, Bike Ride, Horseshoes, 8- you're ever in doubt, get a second opinion from your local bank Ball, and to-go Awards. You choose your events. Registration or police department before giving any information. available soon. Fee: $10, includes a T-shirt, most activities, dessert social, to-go award. Government "imposter" fraud: Starting with phone calls, letters, emails, faxes, or text messages, these scams appear to be from Ozaukee Senior Conference a government agency. They typically request upfront payment or personal information such as your Social Security or bank On-the-Go: An Educational Drive-Thru Event at the account numbers. They threaten you with your arrest or a law- Grafton Senior Center, north parking lot. suit, and claim you owe taxes or fines. Tuesday, June 8 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Offering health and wellness resources along with free Overpayment Scams: These begin with a stranger sending you goodies provided by our local partners. Per COVID-19 guide- a check for something owed, however, the check is for far more lines, please stay in your vehicles and wear your masks. Two than agreed. They ask you to deposit the check and wire the easy ways to register: call the Grafton Senior Center at 262- extra somewhere else. After this is done, the check comes back 375-5311 or online at graftonrecreation.village.grafton.wi.us. fraudulent, and the victim now owes the bank any wired funds. Registration opens May 3.

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March Events 2021

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 3 4 5 10:30 Senior Exercise 9:30 Shuffleboard 10:30 Senior Exercise 9:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Senior Exercise

8 9 10 11 12 10:30 Senior Exercise 10:00 Chair Yoga 9:30-2:30 Foot Clinic 9:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Senior Exercise 1:00 Tech Tuesday - How 10:30 Senior Exercise 10:30 Coloring Club to Organize your Photo Library

15 16 17 18 19 10:30 Senior Exercise 9:30 Shuffleboard 10:30 Senior Exercise 9:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Senior Exercise 1:00 Scattergories! 1:00 BINGO

22 23 24 25 26 10:30 Senior Exercise 9:30 Shuffleboard 9:30-2:30 Foot Clinic 9:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Senior Exercise 10:30 Senior Exercise

29 30 31 10:30 Senior Exercise Lower Level closed for 10:30 Senior Exercise maintenance.

Birthdays Special Events

1 Delores Lueders 20 Susan Otto 5 Tokkum Andrae 21 Marlene Groeler Chair Yoga: March 9, 10:00 a.m. 5 Karin Johnson 21 Janet Hunter 5 Betty Yokum 22 Nina Olesiak Tech Tuesday - How to Organize your Photos: March 9, 1:00 p.m. 6 Richard Lemke 22 Leslie Elger Foot Clinic: March 10, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 7 Dorothy Strenk 24 Jo Ann Janke 8 Joan Awe 25 Carol Polster Coloring Club: March 11, 10:30 a.m. 8 Maria Keegan 26 Letha Schecher Scattergories: March 17, 1:00 p.m. 9 Arline Kaul 27 Ruth Roblee Bingo: March 18, 1:00 p.m. 10 Mark Schuster 29 Juds Connell 11 Susan Knoelke 29 Annette Molkentine Foot Clinic: March 24, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 11 Lois Schaut 30 Florence Van Cleave 12 Louise Block 31 Joanne Levenick 14 Robert Wolf 31 Richard Wolf 14 Elaine Beck 14 Ellen Kathleen Clifford 20 Deborah Clement 20 Joan Hawig-Goebel

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April Events 2021

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 9:30 Ping Pong CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY

5 6 7 8 9 10:30 Senior Exercise 9:30 Shuffleboard 10:30 Senior Exercise 9:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Senior Exercise 10:30 Coloring Club

12 13 14 15 16 10:30 Senior Exercise 10:00 Chair Yoga 9:30-2:30 Foot Clinic 9:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Senior Exercise 1:00 Tech Tuesday - 10:30 Senior Exercise Troubleshoot your Laptop or Device

19 20 21 22 23 10:30 Senior Exercise 9:30 Shuffleboard 10:30 Senior Exercise 9:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Senior Exercise 10:30 A Living Legacy 1:00 Scattergories! presentation

26 27 28 29 30 10:30 Senior Exercise 9:30 Shuffleboard 9:30-2:30 Foot Clinic 9:30 Ping Pong 10:30 Senior Exercise 10:00 Online Falls 10:30 Senior Exercise 1:00 Bingo Prevention Class

Birthdays Special Events

1 Agnes Grogan 1 Tony Adams Coloring Club: April 8, 10:30 a.m. 4 Jim Kennedy 5 Sandy Wright Chair Yoga: April 13, 10:00 a.m. 8 Art O’Leary Tech Tuesday - Troubleshoot your Laptop: April 13, 1:00 p.m. 10 Pauline Morrison 10 Patty Ettl Foot Clinic: April 14, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 11 Betty Wiese Online Falls Prevention Class: April 20, 10:00 a.m. 11 Barb Natoli A Living Legacy: April 20, 10:30 a.m. 12 Jan Taylor 13 Carol Proctor Scattergories: April 21, 1:00 p.m. 15 Beverly Quiggle Foot Clinic: April 28, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 17 Ted Thevenet 20 Diane Holman Bingo: April 29, 1:00 p.m. 22 Helen Herro 22 Gloria Vann 24 Gloria Piechowski 24 Donna Kolanko 24 Nancy Milbauer 24 Edwin Proctor The Grafton Senior Center Newsletter |Page 11

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Gift Certificates When your families are wondering what to get you for your birthday or holidays, tell them to purchase a gift certificate from the Grafton Senior Center. Gift Certificates can be purchased for any amount and used for any day trip, party or special event. Winter Weather Closings The Grafton Senior Center will cancel all programming and will be closed when the Grafton School District is closed due to inclement weather. Please refer to Channel 6 or 12 for “Key To Win” Contest

weather closing postings or the Grafton Parks and Recrea- We have hidden a miniature key amongst our newsletter tion Facebook page. If you are unsure, call 262-375-5311. pages like the one shown below. If you have the patience to look for it, and are able to find it, you could be our Warming Site lucky winner! Due to continued COVID-19 regulations, if The cold winter months may still linger on and the Grafton you would like to submit an entry, please call the Grafton Senior Center is a designated warming site in Ozaukee Senior Center with the location of the key unless you are County. During the extreme weather, you may take shelter there for a registered class. here during normal business hours to stay out of the cold. We will not provide any services, photo ID is required. The next drawing will be held on April 14, 2021.* Please call 262-375-5311 to make sure that we are open. No More Prescription Bottles The Grafton Lions Club has suspended the collection of prescription bottles indefinitely. If you have bottles at home, please recycle appropriately. We are hoping to once again partner with the Grafton Lions Club and offer Congratulations to our newsletter “Key to Win” contest winner, Doris Wagner. She won a warm and fuzzy pair of an eyeglass collection in the near future. slipper socks for those chilly winter nights. Please stay tuned for more information.