Love was in the air at the annual Valentine’s Day party. Our meal site manager, Lynn, and her volunteers did a wonderful job decorating the dining Senior Coordinator room and making the dessert bar. At left, Karin Sevener, CPRP Margarita Johnston [email protected] poses with a flower she won in the prize Senior Center Assistant raffle. At right, the Red Hat Society joined us Katie Dunfee for the meal. A great [email protected] time was had by all!
The Grafton Gazette March/April 2020 Volume 18, Issue 2 Grafton Multipurpose Senior Center 1665 7th Avenue, Grafton, WI 53024 | 262-375-5311
Monday - Thursday Celebrating 37 Years Serving Adults 55+ 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Senior Meetings Senior Friendship Club Officers Learn about events, voice your suggestions, and meet new friends. President: Jodie Wolf Next meetings: April 9, August 13 and November 12. Vice President: Pat Baumann Secretary: Nancy Milbauer Signin Policy Sunshine: Val Burton Swipe your membership card at the podium near the dining room each day Crafts: Lu Newberry you visit the Center. Visitors are asked to stop by the front desk. Grafton Dining / ADRC 2 Senior Membership Health and Wellness 4 Please note our policy requiring ALL users of the Grafton Senior Center to Fireside Trips 6 show proof of membership. Twelve Month Membership fees are $15.00 for Trips / Events 7 Village of Grafton residents and $25.00 for nonresidents. Each member will Keep Learning / Tidbits 8 receive a swipe card to sign in. Parties / Extras 9 Credit Cards are accepted at the Grafton Senior Center! March Calendar 10 April Calendar 11
Member of: Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers (WASC) Wisconsin Park and Recreation Barbara Hansen Association (WPRA) Jo Ann Janke Southeast Park and Recreation Karin Johnson Council (SEPRC) Diane Kornetzke National Recreation and Park Cheryl Livingston Association (NRPA) Mary Rybacki Dale Rybacki Laurie Schwalbe Jay Van Langen
LET’S GO OUT FOR LUNCH! ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Grafton Dining News and Events Dominoes Monday and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Monday Thursday at 12:00 p.m.; Fridays at 11:45 a.m. Chicken Foot is a fun domino game that is easy to learn Ozaukee County’s meal site at the Grafton Senior Center pro- and can be played with different numbers of players. No part- vides delicious meals catered by Taher Co. The cost of each ner is needed and there is no pressure to win. meal is a donation to the program ($4 suggestion.) Dessert, milk and coffee are included. Menus are available at the Senior Mexican Train is a fascinating and challenging domino Center or www.QualityLifeGrafton.com. First time diners get a game. Domino sets are available in the dining room so you free lunch! Frequent Diner Card: Free lunch after 10 visits! may play any day of the week. Rules for both games are avail- able in the dining room. Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Ozaukee County at the Grafton Senior Center Mah Jongg Mondays and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. An Information A fascinating rummylike game that originated in China played and Assistance Specialist from the Ozaukee County ADRC with tiles rather than cards. Join us! will be available to answer questions you may have regarding caregiving, home services, assisted living, or healthy living 500 and Canasta Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. and prevention programs. Do you or someone you know play 500 or Canasta? New players are always welcome! Frozen Meals for $2! For those who dine at our center, we are now offering frozen meals to go for only $2. See Lynn to purchase a meal. Sheepshead Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. Come play this Wisconsin Monthly Birthday Celebrations, Thursdays, classic! Please park in north parking lot and arrive no later March 5 and April 2, 12:00 p.m. Join us the first Thursday than 7:00 p.m. on Thursday nights. Call Bob Raymond, Thurs- of the month for lunch with birthday cake and musical enter- day Night volunteer at 4146072518 for more information. tainment by Don Burhop! If it’s your birthday month receive a free lunch that day or to use at a future visit. Cribbage Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Cribbage is a game of strategy and tactics. New players are Celebrate Barbie’s Birthday Tuesday, March 10 always welcome. at 12:00 p.m. Barbie is turning 61, let’s celebrate! Bring a Barbie if you have one. Bridge 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day Party Thursday, March 14 at Please inquire in the office if you’re interested in joining. 12:00 p.m. Wear your green and let’s celebrate the Irish way! Erin Go Braugh! Bingo Last Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. (unless Brewers Opening Day! Thursday, March 26 at otherwise noted). Easy finger slider boards are provided. 12:00 p.m. Come dressed in your Brewers gear and help us cheer for a Brewers win! Hand and Foot Fridays at 9:00 a.m. Hand and Foot is a variation of Canasta consisting of two BINGO Lunch, Thursdays, March 26 and April 30, teams of two players. 1:00 p.m. Join us for lunch at noon and play BINGO at 1:00 p.m. Easy finger slider boards provided. Poker Day and time to be determined. Easter Lunch Thursday, April 9 at 12:00. Come wish Interested in playing poker? See Senior Center staff all your friends a HAPPY EASTER! to be added to an interest list. Spring Concert Wednesday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. The Golden Tones Chorus will be performing their spring con- Thank You Volunteer Leaders! cert. Come for the music and stay for lunch! Bingo: Lu Newberry. Sheepshead: Ron and Fay Scheel. Thurs- day Night Sheepshead: Bob Raymond. Crafts/Decorating: Lu We will be closed on April 10 for Good Friday. Newberry, Carol Polster, Nancy Milbauer, and Pat Baumann. Dom- Volunteer Opportunity: We are in need of Meals on inoes: Carol Polster. Parties: Pat Baumann and Lu Newberry. Wheels drivers. If you can spare 1.5 hours a month, or be a sub- Bocce Ball: Lu Newberry. Coloring Club: Juds Connell. Ping stitute, please contact Lynn at (262) 4831362. Pong: Mark Schuster. Sip and Swipe: Genee Brukwitzki. Bridge: Having difficulty getting to the Dining Center? Elaine Kortenhof. Meal site: Pat Baumann, Lu Newberry, Janet Receive a Shared Ride Taxi voucher for a suggested donation of Traxel, and Norb Studelska. Mah Jongg: Ann Haugstad, Gretchen $10.00. See Lynn at the Grafton Senior Center or call (262) 483 Grzelak. Office: Jim Kennedy, Nancy Londo, Mary Ann Kaplanes. 1362 for more information. Starbucks FoodShare: Leila Behrens, Ann Haugstad and Call Lynn by noon at least one day in advance to sign up for LaVerne Johnson. lunch and these fun activities, or for more information on the Looking for volunteers to lead: 500 and Wii. Grafton Meal Site, at (262) 4831362.
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Senior Scrapbook Select Mondays at 1:00 p.m. Learn to Play Mah Jongg Help preserve some great memories at our Senior Center! Wednesdays, April 1, 8 and 15 at 1:00 p.m. We have photos and newspaper articles we would like to dis- Back by popular demand, Grafton Senior Center member play in our scrapbooks. Materials will be provided. No experi- Gretchen Grzelak will be hosting several more “Learn to Play ence necessary. Fee: Free. Mah Jongg” events at the Grafton Senior Center. Mah Jongg cards will be available for use. Please join her to learn all about this fun and exciting game! Fee: $12, includes official Mah Coloring Club Second Thursday of the month at Jongg annual card. Please register in advance. Thank you 10:30 a.m. Need a stressrelieving and social activity? Join Gretchen! the Grafton Senior Center Coloring Club! Coloring sheets and pencils are provided, one free Kcup of coffee included! Color and stay for lunch at noon. Fee: Free.
Golden Tones Chorus Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Do you enjoy singing for others? If so, the Golden Tones Chorus may be the group for you. This fun group is a mixed choir led by Director Sarah Roesch. Fee: $1 per rehearsal. New voices are always welcome! No class on April 7.
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Pickleball Threshold Singers Saturdays: Now through May 30, 2020 from 6:30 8:30 p.m. Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the This ACapella choir group rehearses on the 2nd and 4th Mon- country, especially with seniors! It is a sport for all ages; similar day evening of each month. The goal is to bring ease and com- to tennis, but played on a badminton sized court. Drop in play. fort to those at the thresholds of living and dying with a calm Location: Kennedy Elementary School. Fee: $3/night. No play and focused presence at the bedside, gentle voices, simple on March 28 and April 11. songs and sincere kindness. All voices welcome. Singers must become a member of the Grafton Senior Center. Call Jeanne at 2626170222 for more information. Directed by Randy Hilgers. Bocce Ball Tuesdays at 9:30, starts June 23. Come join Warming Site in playing this Italian favorite! Bocce Ball is a simple and fun game played outdoors and is The cold winter months are here and the Grafton similar to lawn bowling. Please sign up in the Senior Center is a designated warming site in Ozau- office. No experience necessary. Fee: Free. kee County. During the extreme weather, you can take shelter here during normal business hours to Bean Bag Toss stay out of the cold. We will not provide any services, photo ID is required. Please call us at 2623755311 Fridays at 9:15, starts June 12. Bean bag toss is a fun out- to make sure we are open. door game in which players take turns throwing bean bags at a raised platform with a hole in the far end. Points are scored by getting the bean bag in Ozaukee HELP Corner the hole or on the platform. Please sign up in the HELP is a Health Equipment Lending Program, designed to office. No experience necessary. Fee: Free. provide access to durable home medical equipment for Ozau- kee County seniors in need. Interfaith Caregivers of Ozaukee County lends equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs and Chair Yoga Class canes, to those in need. Location: Family Enrichment Center of Ozaukee County, 885 Badger Circle, Grafton. Fee: $1020 March 10 and April 14 from 10:00 10:30 a.m. refundable deposit required to borrow the items. For more in- Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while formation call 2626182191. sitting. Some poses can also be done standing using a chair for support. It helps improve your flexibility, concen- SWIMMING AT GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL POOL tration and strength, while boosting your mood, and reduc- ing stress and joint strain. This class is led by an instructor Adult Lap Swim M Mondays and Wednesdays, now through on DVD with volunteer Evelyn Nowak present to help if May 20 from 6:308:00 p.m. needed. Location: Grafton Senior Center lower level. Open Swim M Saturdays, now through May 23 from 1:00
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2020 No Swim Dates: March 23 28, April 11 13. Admission Fees for Seniors (55 and older) Resident $3; Nonresident $4. Punch passes: Residents: $25 for 10 visits, $50 for 20 visits. NonResidents: $35 for 10 visits.
Page 4 | The Grafton Senior Center Newsletter HEALTH AND WELLNESS Morning Cardio Tone Ozaukee Senior Games Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8:15 9:15 a.m. May 27 June 18, 2020 Grafton Senior Center, Lower Level. Punch Cards available for purchase at Grafton Senior Center. Instructor: Evelyn Nowak. Join in on the fun! The Ozaukee Senior Games is a way Village Resident Fee: 10 classes, $40; 20 classes, $80. to participate in many different sports in a friendly com- NonResident Fee: 10 classes, $46.50; 20 classes, $93. petitive way with other seniors from Ozaukee County. No class on April 10. This year’s activities include: Opening Ceremony Com- petitive Walk, Dessert Social, 50 Yard swim, Sheeps- Senior Exercise Class head, Ping Pong, MiniGolf, Bowling, Shuffleboard, Boc- Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:30 11:30 a.m. ce Ball, Mah Jongg, Pickleball, Cornhole, Cribbage, Bike Class includes seated stretches, use of Thera bands, light hand Ride, Mexican Train, Horseshoes, 8Ball, and a Break- weights and low impact aerobics to music. Instructor: Evelyn fast Awards Ceremony. Nowak. Fee: $1 per class, Senior Center membership required. No class on April 10. You choose your events, there is no minimum or maxi- mum number of events. Each participant will receive a t shirt. Registration forms will be available soon. Fee: $9. Yin Yoga Fridays, March 6 May 29 from 5:30 6:30 p.m. Yin yoga works deeply into our body with passive, longer held poses. It targets the deepest tissues of the body, our connective tissues ligaments, joints, bones and the deep fascia networks of the body, rather than the muscles. Please bring a yoga mat; yoga blocks and straps are provided. To register, contact the Grafton Parks and Recreation Department at (262) 3755310. Instructor: Christine Schulz. No class on April 10.
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Mavis must find a way to deal with the new Super Highway that cuts through her farm. Karin finds freedom be- hind the wheel of her husband’s pickup truck. And Pastor has found new love and announces his impend- ing nuptials. Against the changing tide, these “bulwarks never failing” stand strong in their faith and in their friendships with more crazy antics, more great songs, and more lessons reluctantly learned. Menu includes chopped salad of finely diced harvest blend, romaine, and iceberg lettuce, hardboiled egg, red onion, grape tomato, avocado, cucumber, Jones Cherrywood Smoked bacon chips, and Wisconsin cheddar cheese. Topped with pepper cream dressing and crisp tortilla chips. Freshly baked breads from the Artisan Bakery. Roast boneless pork chop with herbed crouton dressing, sauerkraut and Jones Original Recipe sausage. Served with whipped Yukon Gold potatoes glazed with rich homemade pork stock gravy, creamed corn and the Fireside’s specially crafted cinnamon apple sauce. Homemade apple pie with streusel topping, served with homemade vanilla bean frozen custard. Coffee, tea and milk. Fee: $98. Register by March 23. What Happens in Vegas Thursday, June 25, 2020. Depart at 8:15 a.m. For over 70 years Las Vegas has been the entertainment capital of the world. Just about every great entertainer has appeared in Las Vegas over the last seven decades. The world’s best singers, dancers, musicians, and comedians have flocked to this city where dreams become reality. Now The Fireside will pay tribute to many of those legendary performers in an all new live band show featuring Steve Watts and the celebrated Fireside Band. From the early days with Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack to the contemporary artists of today, we’ll feature the work of many Las Vegas favorites in the most spectacular band show yet. What happens in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas. Menu includes a fresh summer salad with raspberries, mangoes, candied pe- cans, and Sartori’s Montamore cheddar cheese on arugula and kale glazed with a raspberry vinaigrette. Freshly baked breads from the Artisan Bakery. Reuben chicken skinless breast of chicken, dipped in egg, lightly breaded and sautéed to a golden brown, topped with Reuben pate with corned beef, sauerkraut, and Jarlsberg Swiss cheese, resting on a garlic cream sauce. Served with Yukon Gold potato wedges and green beans with Parisian carrots. A refreshing rich lemon cake garnished with strawberry sauce and fresh whipped cream. Coffee, Tea and Milk. Fee: $98. Register by May 11. Cinderella Thursday, August 6, 2020. Depart at 8:15 a.m. Fresh from the success of Oklahoma, South Pacific, and The King and I, Broadway’s greatest composing team wrote an origi- nal musical comedy to be performed live on TV in 1957. It was the most watched program in television history in its original airing starring Julie Andrews. There have since been two more spectacular TV productions over the years starring such greats as Lesley Ann Warren, Ginger Rodgers, Whitney Houston, Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Alexander, and many more. 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. Whether you’re eight or eighty you’ll be captivated by its humor, its romance, its beauty, and its great, great music. Menu includes the Signature Salad of watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, kiwi, and strawberries over fresh garden greens, sprinkled with sesame croutons and Fireside’s famous papaya chutney dressing. Freshly baked breads from their Artisan Bakery. Chicken Kona Kai, a skinless breast of chicken dipped in a special egg batter, rolled in coconut and panko bread crumbs, sautéed to a golden brown, glazed with brandied apricot sauce. Served with stirfried rice with Jones Cherrywood Smoked Canadian Bacon and snap peas with roasted red peppers. Pecan Treasure Pie, homemade vanilla bean custard mixed with bits of pecantreasures and striped with caramel. Coffee, Tea and Milk. Fee: $98. Register by June 5. The Fireside Dinner Theatre is proud to accommodate those customers with hearing aids with the Loop broadcasts. If you are not sure if your hearing aid has the Loop, check with your audiologist. Page 6 | The Grafton Senior Center Newsletter TRIPS / EVENTS
Day Trip Policies Extended Trips Please park your car farthest from the entrances. Policy: We Switzerland and Germany with Oberammergau: Departs have the right to cancel the trip if we do not have the minimum June 30, 2020. 9 days, 13 meals. Experience the grand number of participants to cover the cost, so sign up before the cities of Europe’s Alpine region and be part of history in the deadline. Cancellations after the deadline will be refunded only if making when enjoying a performance of the legendary someone fills the spot. We encourage our members who need Passion Play in Oberammergau. special assistance to register for events, programs, and trips with Colorado’s Historic Trains: Departs June 19, 2020. 9 days, a friend, family member or caregiver to provide the assistance 14 meals. Follow the historic routes of the Old West with they may need.Due to the limit of staff, the Senior Center cannot excursions on five different scenic railroads. Witness amazing provide oneonone assistance.Payments must be made at the rock formations and natural beauty of three national parks. time of registration for all day trips. Danube Delights River Cruise: Departs September 5, 2020. 11 days, 22 meals. Experience the Brewers Games Danube River aboard an Emerald Thursday, May 21, 12:40 p.m. Brewers v. Yankees. Waterways starship on a seven Depart Grafton at 10:30 a.m., return after the game. night cruise through four countries. Register by March 23. Includes two nights in Prague, es- corted shore excursions with English Thursday, June 11, 1:10 p.m. Brewers v. Padres. speaking guides in six cities. Depart Grafton at 11:00 a.m., return after the game. Register by April 20. Michigan Fall Harvest Time: Departs October 3, 2020. 4 days, 6 meals. Come and enjoy Michigan during fall Thursday, July 30, 1:10 p.m. Brewers v. Cardinals. harvest time. From the TreeMendus Fruit Farm and real Depart Grafton at 11:00 a.m., return after the game. Reindeer Ranch to a Country Dairy tour and narrated river Register by June 1. cruise. Add in Frederick Meijer Gardens and lively All games include deluxe motor coach transportation with drop entertainment at Cornwell’s Turkeyville Dinner Theatre. off and pickup near the entrance! Seats are on the lower level *For more information on these trips, including pricing, stop at near first base on the shady side of the stadium. Fee: $58. the Grafton Senior Center for a detailed itinerary. Gardens of the Lakeshore *Travel books available with more exciting trips being offered! Wednesday, July 8. Depart 8:15 a.m. Return 6:30 p.m. Join us as we tour several different locations in the Sheboygan area. We start the day off at Bookworm Gardens to enjoy the many blooms of summer fol- lowed by lunch in the Village of Kohler. Afterwards will be visits to Christopher Farm and Gardens and The Blind Horse Winery. Fee: $90. Register by May 29. ~ Trips and Events ~ Lakeshore Chinooks Game March 4 Guys and Dolls at the Fireside Wednesday, July 15, 11:35 a.m. Enjoy an afternoon out en- joying baseball with the Lakeshore Chinooks! Ticket price in- March 6 Badger Bus - Oneida Casino cludes a reserved grandstand seat, hot dog and chips, water or March 12 Art in the City soda, and free parking. Transportation is not included. Purchase May 7 A Mighty Fortress is our Basement at Fireside your tickets at the Grafton Senior Center and pick them up game May 21 Milwaukee Brewer’s vs. New York Yankees day at will call. Location: Kapco Park at Concordia University in May 27—June 18 Ozaukee Senior Games Mequon. Fee: $11. Register by May 28. June 11 Milwaukee Brewer’s vs. San Diego Padres Gangsters on a Boat June 16 Ozaukee Senior Conference at GHS. June 25 What Happens in Vegas at the Fireside Thursday, August 20, 9:00 a.m. Return 5:45 p.m. On this exciting trip we will take the “Gangsters on a Boat” tour July 7 Senior Picnic at Lime Kiln Park on beautiful Lake Como in Lake Geneva and July 8 Gardens of the Lakeshore learn about gangsters and prohibition in the July 15 Lakeshore Chinooks vs. Rockford Rivets area 100 years ago. This tour includes a July 30 Milwaukee Brewer’s vs. St. Louis Cardinals lakeside lunch at Mars Resort, then we head to August 6 Cinderella at the Fireside the Gallery Winery and Distillery for some tast- August 20 Gangsters on a Boat ings and tour of the winery and distillery with an Old Fashioned in hand. Fee: $112. Register by July 20. September 10 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat September 29 Mystery Trip Mystery Trip November 6 Badger Bus - Ho Chunk Casino Tuesday, September 29, 7:45 a.m. Return 5:45 p.m. A day of November 12 Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn at the Fireside fun to explore a destination we have not done! Tour includes ad- November 23 Shopping Trip to Fox River Mall mission, escort, deluxe motor coach transportation, lunch and all December 11 Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn at the Fireside gratuities. Fee: $73. Register by August 13. The Grafton Senior Center Newsletter |Page 7 KEEP LEARNING AND TIDBITS Book Discussions eReaders and eBook Help First Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Utilize “BookALibrarian”, a free service from the U.S.S. Liber- March 5, The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. ty Memorial Library. Please call 2623755315 for a lesson. April 2, Dutch Girl by Robert Matzen. May 7, The Nickel Boys A Novel by Colsen Whitehead. Ozaukee Senior Conference Tuesday, June 16 at 8:30 a.m. Area senior adults are invited to attend the 18th Annual Ozau- kee County Senior Conference at Grafton High School. Key- note Speaker is Joe Dean, founder of the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. Joe will share his experiences and speak about “Making a Difference.” Pre registration is required; forms will be available Let’s Talk and Eat Lunch at the Senior Center starting in May. If you Third Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m. attended the Senior Conference in 2018 or “Let’s Talk and Eat Lunch” is a small group discussion held in 2019 a copy of the registration form will be the upstairs conference room. After the discussion the group mailed to you. will have lunch together at an agreed upon local restaurant. If you like a lively and data driven conversation this group is for Fraud Alert! you. We will reference verifiable information along with a dash Watch out for the latest Medicare scam. Some companies are of humor! You are asked to bring in an article of interest to offering “free” genetic/DNA testing or cancer screening, saying share with the group. Politics and religion will not be dis- Medicare will cover it and all they need is your Medicare num- cussed. Call Carol at 2623771553 for more information. ber. However, Medicare rarely pays for this testing and only when ordered by a physician. Contact the Wisconsin Senior Tech Tuesdays Medicare Patrol at (888) 8182611 to report any related activi- The Grafton Public Library’s Adult Reference Librarian, Karl ties or suspicious requests for your Medicare number. Suechting, will teach Tech Tuesdays on the second Tuesday of the month. Don’t miss out on this technical education and Subscribe to our Newsletter help! Please register in advance in the office or by calling Would you like to receive the Grafton Gazette via email before (262) 3755311. Fee: Free. it’s available at the Senior Center? Visit March 10 at 1:00 p.m. Windows 10 for Beginners: Have a www.OurSeniorCenter.com, search for the “Grafton Senior new Windows 10 PC? Karl will help you navigate using apps Center”, and click on “subscribe”. You will then receive a notifi- or setting up a traditional desktop, and will introduce you to cation every time a new newsletter becomes available. many other exciting features. Interfaith Caregivers Volunteers April 14 at 1:00 p.m. Cutting the Cord: Asmembers of theBaby Boomgeneration moveinto their Instead of paying upwards of $100 per senior years, they are oftenreferred to by a different name: the month for a bloated channel bundle, you can Senior Tsunami.Resources for this generation are struggling replace it with streaming TV services and to keep up with the sheer number of seniors and their chang- perhaps a TV antenna at a fraction of the ing needs as they age. You can help local seniors maintain cost. theirindependencewhen you volunteer with Interfaith Ozau- May 12 at 1:00 p.m. Exploring Social Media. We will learn kee. Volunteeringis flexible, based on whatever time youhave how to use Facebook, Twitter, and other sites safely and ef- togive, no matter how limited.ContactInterfaith Caregivers of fectively. Ozaukee County at [email protected], www.interfaithozaukee.org, or (262) 3765362. Sip and Swipe Sip and Swipe Cafes may be the next wave of the future for Walking in Grafton High School older adults in Ozaukee County to get handson learning op- Community Members get your exercise regardless of the portunities with some of the latest technology (swipe) and light weather! All walkers will be required to wear a “walking pass” refreshments (sip). This “cafe” will be held at the Grafton Sen- while in our schools. You can pick one up in the District Office ior Center with Genee Brukwitzki to teach older adults how to or High School Office from 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. The school is use tablets. A tablet will be available for use. Call the A.D.R.C. open to walkers weekdays from 3:30 5:00 p.m. Location: at 2622848120 to reserve a time. Fee: Free. 1950 Washington Street (enter through front doors).
Volunteers Needed! Do you have a special skill you’d like to share? Are you inter- What is Home Energy Plus? It is a program Administer by ested in serving your community? Do you like working with Ozaukee County for county residents to receive a heat and youth? The Grafton Parks and Recreation Department is look- electric benefit. Eligibility is based on income and household ing for volunteers to help with various activities and programs size. Applicants may also receive furnace, crisis and weatheri- throughout the year. Time commitments will vary. If interested zation benefits. To find out if you are eligible or to apply, con- please contact Karin. tact Home Energy Plus of Ozaukee at (262) 2848101 or in person at 121 W. Main Street in Port Washington.
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Golden Tones Spring Concert “The Security Corner” Wednesday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. The Golden Sponsored by Port Washington State Bank Tones Chorus will be performing their spring concert for Senior Center members. Come for the music and Once you hit age 62 and you own your own home, you can stay for lunch! guarantee you’re going to start receiving offers about Reverse Mortgages. While Reverse Mortgages have gained St. Patrick’s Day Party a bad reputation over the years, there is a time and place for them if used correctly and with guidance from experts. Tuesday, March 17 at 12:00 p.m. Reverse Mortgages allow youto use the equity in your home ‘Tis the season of the Irishand the wearin’ o’ the green. We are and convert it into cash income. There are lots of pros and looking for a reason to celebrate, we think you know what we cons to consider M what can you do to prepare for this possi- mean!A light heart lives longest, so the Irish say, and so we’re bility? having a partyto celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Come dressed in green and enjoy an Irishthemed lunch. Please sign up with Lynn in advance. Through our One $tep Ahead program, Port Washington State Bank offers insightful online tutorials with topics that Senior Picnic range from ‘Reverse Mortgages’ to ‘When to Collect Social Tuesday, July 7, 1:00 5:00 p.m. Security’ to ‘Estate Planning.’ These free online tutorials are only 56 minutes long and provide lots of helpful information. Join us for an afternoon of games, fun and friendship with live musical entertainment. Dinner of brats, burgers, barbeque chicken and sides will be served at approximately 4:00 p.m. You can access these tutorials through our ELearning Cen- Contact the Senior Center at 2623755311 or in person at ter on our website, www.pwsb.bank. 1665 7th Avenue for tickets, space is limited. Location: Lime Kiln Park. Fee: $15.00 for members, $18.00 for guests.
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March Events 2020
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 2 3 4 5 6 10:30 Exercise 9:30 Golden Tones 8:15 Guys and Dolls trip 9:30 Ping Pong 8:20 Oneida Casino trip 1:00 Mah Jongg, Dominoes 1:00 Canasta, 500, departs 12:00 Birthday Lunch departs Sheepshead 9:30 Shuffleboard 1:00 Book Discussion 9:00 Hand and Foot 1:00 Ping Pong 10:30 Exercise 1:00 Mah Jongg, Sheepshead 10:30 Exercise 1:00 Cribbage, Dominoes 7:00 Sheepshead 11:00 ADRC Help 9 10 11 12 13 10:30 Exercise 9:30 Golden Tones 9:30 Shuffleboard 9:30 Ping Pong 9:00 Hand and Foot 1:00 Mah Jongg, Dominoes 10:00 Chair Yoga 9:30-2:00 Foot Clinic 10:00 Art in the City trip 10:30 Exercise 11:00 Brain Health 9:45-10:45 BP Check departs Presentation 10:30 Exercise 10:30 Coloring Club 1:00 Tech Tuesday 1:00 Cribbage, Dominoes 1:00 Mah Jongg, Sheepshead 1:00 Canasta, 500, and Bridge 7:00 Sheepshead Sheepshead 1:00 Ping Pong 16 17 18 19 20 10:30 Exercise 9:30 Golden Tones 9:30 Shuffleboard 9:30 Ping Pong 9:00 Hand and Foot 1:00 Mah Jongg, Dominoes 1:00 Canasta, 500, 10:30 Exercise 10:30 Let’s Talk 10:30 Exercise Sheepshead 1:00 Cribbage, Dominoes 1:00 Mah Jongg, Sheepshead 12:00 St. Patrick’s Day 7:00 Sheepshead lunch 1:00 Ping Pong 23 24 25 26 27 10:30 Exercise 9:30 Golden Tones 9:30 Shuffleboard 9:30 Ping Pong 9:00 Hand and Foot 1:00 Mah Jongg, Dominoes 1:00 Canasta, 500, 9:30-2:00 Foot Clinic 1:00 Mah Jongg, Sheepshead 10:30 Exercise Sheepshead 10:30 Exercise (lower level) 1:00 Ping Pong 1:00 Cribbage, Dominoes 1:00 BINGO and Bridge 7:00 Sheepshead
30 31 10:30 Exercise 9:30 Golden Tones 1:00 Mah Jongg, Dominoes 1:00 Canasta, 500, Sheepshead 1:00 Ping Pong Birthdays Special Events
1 Delores Lueders 20 Deborah Clement Guys and Dolls Trip: March 4, 8:15 a.m. 5 Andrae Tokkum 20 Susan Otto 5 Karin Johnson 20 Joan HawigGoebel Monthly Birthday Celebration: March 5, 12:00 p.m. 5 Betty Yocum 21 Janet Hunter Oneida Casino Trip: March 6, 8:20 a.m. 6 Richard Lemke 22 Leslie Elger 7 Dorothy Strenk 22 Nina Olesiak ADRC Help: March 6, 11:00 a.m. 8 Joan Awe 24 Jo Ann Janke Chair Yoga: March 10, 10:00 a.m. 8 Maria Keegan 25 Carol Polster Brain Health Presentation: March 10, 11:00 a.m. 9 Arline Kaul 26 Letha Schecher 10 Mark Schuster 27 Ruth Roblee Tech Tuesday - Windows 10 for Beginners: March 10, 1:00 p.m. 11 Susan Knoelke 29 Juds Connell Foot Clinic: March 11, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 11 Lois Schaut 29 Annette Molkentine 12 Louise Block 30 Florence Van Cleave Blood Pressure Check: March 11, 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 14 Elaine Beck 31 Joanne Levenick Art in the City Trip: March 12, 10:00 a.m. 14 Ellen Kathleen Clifford 31 Richard Wolf 14 Robert Wolf St. Patrick’s Day Lunch: March 17, 12:00 p.m. Foot Clinic: March 25, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
BINGO: March 26, 1:00 p.m.
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April Events 2020
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 2 3 9:30 Shuffleboard 9:30 Ping Pong 9:00 Hand and Foot 10:30 Exercise 12:00 Birthday Lunch 10:30 Exercise 1:00 Learn to Play Mah 1:00 Book Discussion Jongg 1:00 Mah Jongg, Sheepshead 1:00 Cribbage, Dominoes 7:00 Sheepshead 6 7 8 9 10 10:30 Exercise 1:00 Canasta, 500, 9:30 Shuffleboard 9:30 Ping Pong CLOSED for Good Friday 1:00 Mah Jongg, Dominoes Sheepshead 9:30-2:00 Foot Clinic 10:30 Coloring Club 1:00 Ping Pong 9:45-10:45 BP Check 1:00 Senior Meeting 10:30 Exercise 1:00 Mah Jongg, Sheepshead 1:00 Learn to Play Mah (lower level) Jongg 7:00 Sheepshead 1:00 Cribbage, Dominoes and Bridge 13 14 15 16 17 10:30 Exercise 9:30 Golden Tones 9:30 Shuffleboard 9:30 Ping Pong 9:00 Hand and Foot 1:00 Mah Jongg, Dominoes 10:00 Chair Yoga 10:30 Exercise 10:30 Let’s Talk 10:30 Exercise 1:00 Tech Tuesday 1:00 Learn to Play Mah 1:00 Mah Jongg, Sheepshead 1:00 Canasta, 500, Jongg 7:00 Sheepshead Sheepshead 1:00 Cribbage, Dominoes 1:00 Ping Pong 20 21 22 23 24 10:30 Exercise 9:30 Golden Tones 9:30 Shuffleboard 9:30 Ping Pong 9:00 Hand and Foot 1:00 Mah Jongg, Dominoes 1:00 Canasta, 500, 9:30-2:00 Foot Clinic 1:00 Mah Jongg, Sheepshead 10:30 Exercise Sheepshead 10:30 Exercise 7:00 Sheepshead 1:00 Ping Pong 11:00 Spring Concert 1:00 Cribbage, Dominoes and Bridge 27 28 29 30 10:30 Exercise 1:00 Canasta, 500, 9:30 Shuffleboard 9:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Mah Jongg, Dominoes Sheepshead 10:30 Exercise 1:00 BINGO 1:00 Ping Pong 1:00 Cribbage, Dominoes 1:00 Mah Jongg, Sheepshead 7:00 Sheepshead Birthdays Special Events
1 Tony Adams 15 Beverly Quiggle Learn to Play Mah Jongg: April 1, 1:00 p.m. 2 Ruth Sobecki 17 Ted Thevenet Monthly Birthday Celebration: April 2, 12:00 p.m. 4 Jim Kennedy 20 Diane Holman 5 Sandy Wright 22 Helen Herro Foot Clinic: April 8, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 8 Art O’Leary 22 Gloria Vann Blood Pressure Check: April 8, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. 10 Patricia Ettl 24 Donna Kolanko Learn to Play Mah Jongg: April 8, 1:00 p.m. 11 Barb Natoli 24 Nancy Milbauer 11 Betty Wiese 24 Gloria Piechowski Coloring Club: April 9, 10:30 a.m. 12 Jan Taylor Senior Meeting: April 9, 1:00 p.m. Chair Yoga: April 14, 10:00 a.m. Tech Tuesday - Cutting the Cord: April 14, 1:00 p.m. Learn to Play Mah Jongg: April 15, 1:00 p.m. Foot Clinic: April 22, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Spring Concert: April 22, 11:00 a.m. BINGO: April 23, 1:00 p.m. The Grafton Senior Center Newsletter |Page 11
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Gift Certificates “Key To Win” Contest When your families are wondering what to get you for your birthday or holidays, tell them to get a We have hidden a miniature key amongst our newsletter gift certificate from the Grafton Senior pages like the one shown below. If you have the patience Center. Gift Certificates can be pur- to look for it, and are able to find it, you could be our chased for any amount and used for lucky winner! This month’s winner will receive a FREE any day trip, party or special event. surprise gift. Submit your answer in the box at the Grafton Senior Center front desk, entry forms available. Did you Know? Winner’s name will be drawn on April 14, 2020! The Grafton Senior Center is one of ADRC’s Senior Dining locations. Lunch is served Monday through Friday for a sug- gested donation of $4.00. Lynn has been our location’s meal site manager since 2003 and has a wonderful team of volun- teers who are here al- most every day to help set tables, prepare and serve meals, and clean up afterwards. They also help make appetizers and decorate for parties Congratulations to our January/February Newsletter throughout the year. “Key to Win” contest winner, Mary Ann Kaplanes. She won Thank you to Lynn, Lu, a coupon for a free Value Meal at Culvers. The key was Pat and Janet for making located on page 7 within the Brewers picture (batter hold- the meal site a wonderful ing the “bat”.) place to spend time with old friends and make new ones!