MARCH 2019,Vol.36 No.3 Outstanding Musical Talent: Two in One Week!
Music with John Solis Wednesday, March 27, 1:30 PM
John has been playing guitar and singing since he was 14 years old. Come join us and enjoy being entertained with music like: “The Twist” from Chubby Checker, “I'm A Believer” from The Monkees,
and “Check Yes or No” from
George Strait. Last time John A Reason to Celebrate! played we had a full house, so come early and grab a seat. This is
This year marks 25 years yet another rescheduled event due to this winter’s rough weather. that the Senior Center has been in our current Outlaws In Concert: location. To celebrate, we Musical Program with Dave Ehlert invite you to our first gala: Friday, March 29, 10:00 AM
Hank Williams, Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson… Saturday, May 11, They broke the rules, the records, and millions of hearts with their 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM music. Join us for a classic country show with Dave Ehlert, a master Chorus Public House impressionist and Branson’s Longest Running Superstar Tribute Show Headliner. Dave is no stranger to Stoughton. You may have
seen him perform at the Stoughton Library, More information will be in or other community venue as April’s newsletter and on Abraham Lincoln or Mark Twain. our Facebook page.
This event is sponsored by Aster Senior Communities. Open to all.
Our Mission: We are dedicated to the enrichment of the lives of older adults and their families by providing diverse programs, social services and volunteer opportunities.
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Services: Stoughton Area Senior Center Case Management Service Area Transportation Options Stoughton, Towns of Albion & Dunkirk Running Inc. City Cab/Lift Equipped Van
The Case Management program links older Contact: 873-7233
adults with services available to help them remain as independent as possible in their own Rides to Meal Site & Shopping homes and community. Our Senior Center’s case Transit Solutions Inc./Lift Equipped Van managers are devoted to coordinating, Call 873-8585 to make a reservation: evaluating and advocating for such services to • Stoughton Area Senior Center Meal Site meet each individual’s needs and preferences. Ride to noon lunch, Monday - Friday. See back cover for contact information. Donation $.50 each way or $1 round trip.
Blood Pressure Readings • Ride to local stores in town and Farms Market. Check calendar for times, 2nd Wednesday and Mon.-Fri. 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; Donation $1 the last Thursday of the month at the center. round trip. No one is denied rides to the meal
site or grocery store based on ability to pay.
Equipment Loan Closet • Mall Shopping, Fridays: $3.00 Equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers Trips rotate between various malls in Madison: may be checked out on a short-term basis to See Activity Calendar for monthly locations. those residing in our case management service Time: 9:30 AM home pick up; 1:15 PM return.
area. Minimal monetary donations accepted. Volunteer Ride Programs Foot Care Clinic Contact: Richard Hoffman 873-6112, 9AM-4PM
3rd Monday, 12:30 to 3:30 PM RSVP Driver Program 4th Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Donation-based transportation to medical Call 873-8585 for an appointment. Cost $25. appointments for seniors 60 years or older. For Diabetic Foot Care Appointments: $25 New riders are to call ASAP with qualifying Check Calendar for exact dates. information for approval. Rides based on driver
availability; 48-hour advance notice is required.
Nutrition Programs Meals are served at the Center or delivered to Affordable Transportation Program homebound individuals every weekday. Please Low-income residents of all ages are eligible for see pages 14 & 15 for these program details. free transportation Monday – Friday to various types of appointments in Madison and its Elder Law & Local Estate Plans nearby suburbs. Anyone whose income is less 608-662-0440, [email protected] than 225% of the federal poverty rate is eligible. As a service to the community, Attorney Eric Also, rides to the City and United Methodist Christoffersen will not charge for a meeting at Church Food Pantries are available at no cost. the Senior Center on the 2nd Monday of the Qualifying individuals are considered based on month. If additional work is required, you may driver availability. Call Richard at 873-6112.
be offered to retain his law firm for a fee. Leave information and he will call you back.
Vets Helping Vets Program Veterans Assistance Volunteer drivers provide medical, job A Dane County representative is available for application and support transportation within appointments 1st & 3rd Fridays. Call (608) 266- Dane County for any veterans, including 4158 to schedule an appointment at our Center. immediate family members regardless of age.
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On GoingClasses/Groups: Senior Center The following activities are free and drop-ins are welcome (unless otherwise noted). Please see the Activity Calendar on page 13 for exact dates and times . Call the Senior Center at (608) 873-8585 for further information.
Fitness & Wellness Fitness Class: Classical Stretch Social & Thursdays 11 AM to Noon Free Recreation Chair Stretch $2/class Reflexology Check Calendar Mon. Wed. Fri. 8:00 AM Bridge Appts. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Mon. 9:30 AM & Thurs. 9 AM $25/30 Mins. $45/60 Mins. Chair Massage-In Annex Bunco $1.00 1:00 PM Registration required. 873-8585 Tai Chi First Tues. of the month 3rd Tues. Appts.10 AM-12 PM $7/class, Mondays 10:30 AM Chair Massage $20 for 15 min. Tai Chi Advanced Chess Fri. 10:00 AM
$10/class, Mondays 1:00 PM Line Dancing Community Bingo, $1.00
Tuesdays 2:30 PM 3rd Wed. 1:00 PM Wii Bowling & League Sponsor: Bridgestone Living Mondays & Fridays 10 AM Ping Pong 2nd Fri.-10:30 AM Cribbage Mon. & Wed. 3 PM Every Monday 1:00 PM Friday 10:30 AM Qi Gong with Jo Chern
$42/6-week, Tuesdays 1:00 PM Dime Jingle 2nd Wed. 1 PM Qi Gong–Free Call 873-8585 to sign up for next Mondays & Thursdays session starting April 9. Euchre Tuesdays 1:00 PM 9:30-10:30 AM 4th Saturday, 7:00 PM
Handiwork Group, Classes & Skill Development Mon.,1:00 PM Bring your project & join us Computer/Tech Help, Tues. & Norwegian Language Class Thurs., 9:00 - 11:30 AM or by Wed., 9:00 - 11:00 AM Over the Hill Bingo appointment. Come with your No registration needed $10/ 4th Tues. 1:00 PM technology questions. We have class. New students welcome! Bring a “White Elephant” prize 4 computers, 3 iPads & WiFi. Rosemaling Group Pinochle, Wed. 1:00 PM Computer Class Wed., 9:15 AM (no instruction; 2 Pool Tables Daily 3rd Thursday, 3:00 PM. Various bring own projects and supplies) technology topics will be covered. Sheepshead Check Newsletter for topics. Wood Carving Class Thurs. 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM Thursdays 8:00 AM-12:00 PM Creative Writing Class Register with Madison College Train Dominoes, TH. 1:00 PM Last Tues. of month at 1:00 PM Wood Shop Daily Ukulele Group, TH.1:00 PM Hardanger Class Wed., 8:00 AM Must take a safety course to Questions call Ann Register with Madison College use the shop. (608) 206-5288
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News: Case Management Information
My Mobility Plan Myself: We make all types of Staying Independent! Key areas include plans for ourselves health and wellness checks to be sure you are at and our loved ones, your best. but another area to Get a physical checkup each year. Some plan for is your health issues may increase your risk of falling mobility! Information (such as leg weakness and balance problems). following is adapted from the Centers for Disease Control and Review all your medicines with a doctor or Prevention/Motor Vehicle Safety. In the My pharmacist. Certain medicines can have side Mobility Plan you can find (*link at end of this effects that can change your ability to drive, walk, article) three areas that challenge us in our or get around safely. planning: 1) Myself: How to stay independent and Get a medical eye exam each year. Eye tips to manage your health to maintain mobility. problems can increase your risk of falling or
2) My Home: How to stay safe at home and a being in a car crash. home safety checklist to help prevent falls. 3) My Neighborhood: How to stay mobile in your Follow a regular activity program to increase community and a plan to get around in your your strength and balance. Strength and community. balance activities, done at least 3 times a week, can reduce your risk of falling. Other activities, Why Have a My Mobility Plan? like walking, are good for you, but don’t help Falls and motor vehicle crashes related to prevent falls. Visit the National Institute on mobility, are leading causes of injury and injury Aging’s website for suggestions. death in older adults. There are many negative outcomes for older My Home Safety: adults if they stop driving or fall, including Check the Floors in each room and reduce reductions in their health, social interaction, tripping hazards: Keep objects off the floor. and the ability to get around. Remove or tape down rugs. Coil or tape cords CDC developed this planning tool, using available and wires next to the wall and out of the way. scientific evidence, to help older adults plan for future mobility changes that might increase Check the Bedrooms: Use bright light bulbs. their risk for motor vehicle crashes and falls. Place lamps close to the bed where they are Adult children or caregivers can also use this within reach. Put in night-lights to be able to see planning tool to help older relatives or friends. a path in the dark. For areas that don’t have electrical outlets, consider battery-operated
It’s not easy to talk about, but as we get older, lights. physical changes can make it harder to get around and do things we want or need to do, like Check inside and outside Stairs and Steps: driving, shopping, or doing household chores. Check for loose or uneven steps. Repair if You might not have mobility problems now, but needed. Make sure carpet is firmly attached to you could in the future. You may even know every step, or remove carpet and attach non-slip others who already do—perhaps a parent, rubber treads. Check for loose or broken relative, friend, or neighbor. While it may not be handrails. Repair if needed. Consider installing possible to prevent all of these changes, there are handrails on both sides of the stairs. Use bright actions you and your loved ones can take today, overhead lighting at the top and bottom of the and as you age, to help keep you safe and stairs. Consider putting light switches at both the top and bottom of the stairs. independent tomorrow .
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News: Case Management Information
My Neighborhood: LOAN CLOSET EQUIPMENT
Think of all the places you go and how you get there. Then, consider how you would get to these If you have borrowed same places if you couldn’t use your current way. equipment from our loan Practice safe behaviors such as always wearing a closet, and have been using seatbelt, as a driver or a passenger. it for more than the 6 month Consider taking a driver refresher course, or a limit, it is time to return it to special class for older drivers. For information on our loan closet. Only return these types of courses you can call: AARP (888) the item if it is in good, 687-2277 or www.aarp.org • AAA (800) 222-4357 working shape. Thank you. or www.aaa.com. Stoughton Area Senior Center will be having an AARP Driver Safety Class on April 30, 2019. Watch our next newsletter for details on how to register.
Planning for the future will create a healthier, safer future for you and your loved ones.
*For this information in full, or for other topics of interest, go to: https://www.cdc.gov/ motorvehiclesafety/older_adult_drivers/
Beware Of This Spoof The Acting Inspector General of Social Security warns of calls to the public where the Social Security Agency’s phone number, 1-800-772- 1213 is being spoofed. The SSA sometimes does contact citizens by phone and may sometimes request personal information over the phone but an SSA employee will never threaten you for information or promise a benefit approval or increase in exchange for information. Do not give your Social Security number out and do not confirm the last four digits. Also, do not give out a bank account or credit card number. If you believe the call to be fraudulent, hang up! Find out what Spoofing is, described in this link: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2018/10/hang- spoofed-ssa-calls? The Guardian, vol. 6, issue 4, 12/18
Case Managers schedules do vary at the Senior Center. Please call ahead at
873-8585 to schedule an appointment .
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News: COA & Community Information Commission on Aging Shining a Light on Hearing Loss
Thursday, March 21 at Covenant Lutheran Meeting Highlights for February 5, 2019 1525 North Van Buren in Stoughton Director Comments: Sessions are at 10:00 AM or 6:30 PM A free, informative program and discussion of Charlene Malueg has put in her resignation as Program/Volunteer Coordinator. Best wishes hearing loss and how you can learn to live better to her in her new endeavor! with your hearing loss. Topics include: Types of Hearing Loss We are now seeking State re-accreditation. Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants Discussed parking issues. The Police Dept. is Effect on Personal, Family and Social Lives willing to post signs requesting overnight Resources and Information parking not to extend past 8:00AM is Financial Resources Available considering changes to street parking Listening Accessories and more The new (orange) Stoughton Area Guide for Presented by the Madison Chapter of: Senior Services is now available. Our Spring Gala event has been rescheduled for May 11; watch for details coming soon.
Accreditation Update: COA reviewed the recommendations from the process; committees will consider if some goals should be listed in the Strategic Plan. SASC has officially received national re-accreditation distinction. Now onto State re-Accreditation... Healthy Living with Diabetes Tuesdays, April 2- May 7 Committees: Fund Development and Public 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM Relations are working on the Gala mailing. Stoughton Hospital Evaluation and Program are reviewing results of program surveys, beginning work on a multi- Bryant Education Center service survey. COA asked to give feedback. 900 Ridge Street This 6-week workshop has proven to help people Legislative Update: None with diabetes better manage their condition. This workshop is designed to help adults with type 2 Next meeting: diabetes, or pre-diabetes, learn self-management March 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM skills and increase their confidence in managing Stoughton Area Senior Center their diabetes. This workshop complements 248 W Main St. Stoughton existing treatments a participant receives. Meetings are Open to the Public
See the City website for full meeting minutes.
Coffee with the Mayor Yahara Strummers: Ukulele Group Friday, March 8, 9:30 AM The Yahara Strummers Ukulele group meets Ask questions and find out Thursdays from 1:00—2:30 PM. Call Ann at the latest Stoughton news. (608)206-5288 with any questions.
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Memory Café Area Support Groups Tuesday, March 5 9:30-11:30 AM Crohn’s, Colitis & IBD Low Vision Support Stoughton Hospital, 2nd Wednesday, 5:30 PM 3rd Thursday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM Bryant Education Center Stoughton Hospital Senior Center Stoughton Rm. East Conference Room Contact:(608) 873-8585 Topic: Kim Zumwalt’s Contact: Marilyn (608) 873-7928 wildlife photography & bird Memory Loss Caregiver house painting Diabetes Support Support Group A Memory Café is a social 2nd Monday, 6:00 PM 2nd Thursday, 2:00-3:30 PM gathering for individuals with Stoughton Hospital Senior Center Stoughton Rm. memory loss to meet in a Lobby Conference Room Contact: (608) 203-8500 relaxed environment and to Contact: Sonja (608) 873-2356 share common interests. Alzheimer’s Association 203-8500, www.alz.org Questions? Call 873-8585. Grandparents & Other Alzheimer’s & Dementia Relatives as Parents Low Vision Support Alliance of Wisconsin 2nd Saturday, 10 AM—12 PM 232-3400, www.alzwisc.org Thurs., March 21 10AM The Rainbow Project Office Presenter: Kristin Fountaine Rehabilitation Specialist, 831 E. Washington Ave., Multiple Sclerosis Group WI DHS Office for the Blind & Madison, WI 53703 2nd Tuesday, 10:00-11:30 AM Visually Impaired. Child care available Senior Center Mandt Room Kristin, provides in-home Contact: Serena Breining Contact: (608) 873-8585 assessments, training and (608) 255-7356 Ext.324 coping strategies to help Parkinson’s Group visually impaired and blind Grief Support Group 4th Wednesday, 1:30-3:00 PM adults maintain their 3rd Wednesday, 2:00 PM Stoughton Area Senior Center independence in completing Senior Center Stoughton Rm Contact: (608) 873-8585 everyday activities. Contact:(608) 873-8585
WPA & PD Basics Hearing Loss Support Substance Abuse Alcoholics Anonymous Wed., March 27 1:30-3:00 PM Association of America (608) 222-8989 Laurie Couillard from the Madison Chapter aamadisonwi.org Wisconsin Parkinson 4th Tuesday, 6:00-8:00 PM Association will join us to 1603 University Ave., Madison Al-Anon Family Support share WPA news and give a www.hlaamadison.com (608) 258-0314
“Parkinson’s Basics” alanonmadisonwi.org Office for the Deaf presentation. You will learn & Hard of Hearing Narcotics Anonymous more about motor and www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/odhh (608) 258-1747 non-motor PD symptoms (855) 359-5252 www.badgerlandna.org and what complimentary medicine options have been found to be beneficial for LGBT Senior Advocacy some people with PD. Outreach Community Center Please call Hollee at 873- 2701 International Ln., 8585 if you plan to attend. Madison. (608) 255-8582 www.lgbtseniors.org
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ADRIANA Whatever life brings, we’ve got you covered. JARAMILLO DDS • Rehabilitation Services • Independent Living • Assisted Living (608) 873.6464 • Skilled Nursing Care 1200 Nygaard St., Ste. 101 (608) 849-5016 801 Klein Dr. • Waunakee Stoughton www.waunakeemanor.com
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Live well, feel safe, we’ve got you covered. • Rehabilitation Services • Skilled Nursing Care • Assisted Living • Independent Living 228 W. Main Street • Sun Prairie 608-837-5959 www.sunprairiehc.com McCARTHY NURSING HOME “Serving the Developmentally Disabled Contact Dennis Thompson to place an for Over Thirty Years” ad today! [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2470 124 S. Monroe 873-7462
Beautiful and Spacious 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments Available for those age 55+ Amenities: Free Heat, Storage, Parking, A/C & Dishwasher Included, Same Floor Laundry, Pets Welcome - Some Restrictions Apply 300 Silverado Dr. Community Room and Resident Activities 321 Dvorak Ct. (608) 838-4248 • [email protected] Stoughton • 877-9388 4809 Dale Street, McFarland, WI 53558 1 and 2 bedrooms available Income restrictions apply. Professionally managed by Oakbrook Corporation
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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Stoughton Area Senior Center, Stoughton, WI A 4C 01-1133 Thomas M. Fendrick, Financial Advisor Jackson St. & Hwy 51 1609 Hwy 51/138, Ste. 102 (608) 873-4590 Stoughton, WI 53589 916 Nygaard Street Bus. 608-873-8502 Funeral Directors: Fax 877-222-4313 873-6635 Peter Gunderson www.edwardjones.com Dale Holzhuter Yahara Village Mike Smits In Loving Memory of Judith Wilcox 1601/1625/1649 Vernon St. Alyssa Halverson, Elderly (62 years or Better) and/or Disabled Funeral Dir Apprentice THOR J. ANDERSON, DDS Affordable Housing as rent is based on 30% of your annual adjusted gross income Assistants: *Equal opportunity provider Sara Paton 1520 Vernon Street PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED BY: Martha Paton Stoughton WI Management Co., Inc. 176 West Main St. • Stoughton Paul Selbo A Better Way… Of Living (Located in Nordic Nook) Skyler Gunderson 608.873.7277 608-575-4130 Hours: Wednesday thru Saturday 10-5 Find us on Facebook www.gundersonfh.com www.yaharadental.com
Bill and Sherry Cress Diaz Roofing Company,L.L.C. We are your choice for Jessica Dosch Pharo Dan Plitzuweit 12 Garfield St., Edgerton Long-Term Care for Seniors Connie Bakken 608-209-5099 or and adults with disabilities. Darrin Kolka 608-209-5355 Helping you remain safe, Advance Planning Specialist 10 Years of Experience Locally owned & managed independent, and active in • FLAT ROOFS • SHINGLING • TEAR-OFFS • CLEANUP your community. 873-9244 • NEW CONSTRUCTION • REMODELING Corner of Page & Prospect ALL WORK GUARANTEED www.CressFuneralService.com LICENSED & INSURED 1-877-489-3814 www.mychoicefamilycare.org Friendly Hometown Service
Wide Variety of Pharmacy Services customized to Your Needs • Med Box Filling • Med Synchronization • Lift Chairs 873-3244 Free Delivery Call LPi today for advertising info (800) 950-9952
Affordable apartment community designed for age 62+ and/or disabled. Income limits apply. Greenspire Apartments 608.877.1227 924 Jackson Street 608-873-7855 This institution is an equal opportunity employer & provider.
Lisa Fernan 873-8456 2384 Jackson St. Jessica Knutson, AAMS® Stoughton, WI 53589 873-7131 608.877.9548 Financial Advisors Contact Dennis Thompson to place an ad today! Member SIPC [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2470 www.edwardjones.com Your Hometown Specialists METZLER ROOFING INC. Make Sure You Get A Roofer You Trust! SERVICE & REPAIR From REPAIRS to NEW ROOFS JONATHAN M. HAJNY Residential • Light Commercial 608-873-8800 ATTORNEY AT LAW Chimney Flashing • Snow Removal Ph: 608/877-4081 Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Licensed FAX: (608) 205-6458 Call Us First: 873-0736 • (c) 279-3569 221 Kings Lynn Road Over 20 Years Experience Stoughton, WI 53589 Alan Metzler-Owner 1324 Hwy. 51-138 Authorized TM [email protected] GAFMC Residential Roofing Installer For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Stoughton Area Senior Center, Stoughton, WI B 4C 01-1133
SeniorCenterEvents: Educational/Health
Reflexology Computer Class: Voices: Thurs., Mar. 7 and Mon., Mar. 18 Google Assistant, Alexa, 1:00-4:00 PM Siri, Cortana, and Bixby Reflexology is a form of massage Thursday, March 21, 3:00 PM that applies deep pressure to reflex points on 2nd floor Mandt Room the feet. Prices are $25/30 minutes or $45 for View the handout at https://goo.gl/8CTJiQ. 60 minutes. Sign up early as spots fill up fast! We'll demonstrate how to dictate stories, ask 873-8585. questions, get the weather, find recipes, set
timers, translate languages, and more. Google Home uses Google Assistant, Amazon uses
Alexa, Apple uses Siri, Microsoft uses Cortana, Coming Soon: Stepping On and Samsung uses Bixby. No prior experience (Fall Prevention with computers or these devices is needed. 7 Week Class) Cost:$35 Thursdays, April 4 - May 16, QiGong with 1:00 - 3:00 PM Jo Chern A fall could change everything. One in four 6 week class people age 65 or older has a fall each year. Tuesdays, Stepping On can help you avoid a dangerous and April 9 – May 14, costly fall so you can keep doing the things you 1:00 PM love. The workshop has been researched and Cost is $42. If 15 register the price drops to $36. proven to reduce falls by 30%. Learn to: QiGong is moving meditation based in Traditional To identify and remove or avoid fall hazards in Chinese theories. Working with breathing, posture your home and outside. and gentle movements called “flows,” QiGong lets How vision, hearing, medication, and footwear each person tap into the body’s potential for affect your risk of falling. physical and mental health. QiGong is exercise for mind, body and spirit that everyone can enjoy. Strength and balance exercises you can adapt Sign up at 608-873-8585. to your individual level.
To get back on your feet the right way if you do fall. To register, call Jill Izydor at (608) 335-8654.
SSM Health at Home
Presents: Sleep Concerns FRIENDSHIP FUND Wed., March 20 at 1:00 PM If you are in need of financial assistance to Learn about the different types participate in activities at the Center, of sleep disorders and ways there is a fund to help. that may help you better manage your condition To access or to donate funds or improve the quality of your sleep. RSVP by call Cindy at 873-8585. calling 873-8585.
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SeniorCenterEvents: Arts & Entertainment
First Friday Movie: First Man Friday, March 1, 1:00 PM Off Stage Left: Ryan Gosling stars in the riveting A Personal Journey in Opera: Part 3 story behind the first manned Wednesday, March 13, 1:00 PM mission to the moon, focusing on Join Scott Holderer for an afternoon of Neil Armstrong and the decade highlights from one of Mozart's comic opera leading to the historic Apollo 11 masterpieces, The Magic Flute, along with flight. background notes on the composition and influence of Masonic iconography. For comic
Classic Movie: relief, Scott will throw in some harrowing tales of his first time stage managing an opera one African Queen fraught with scenic disasters and unbridled Friday, February 15, 1:00 PM operatic temperaments. Humphrey Bogart as the booze- Even if you have missed guzzling, rough captain of a the past two sessions broken-down East African river- you are very welcome boat, teams with a straitlaced, to join this presentation. iron-willed missionary to take on Attendance is limited. a menacing German gunboat RSVP: (608) 873-8585. during World War I.
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day Rosemaling: Rogaland Style at the Senior Center Beginning or Intermediate Friday, March 15, 12:00 PM 6 week class starting Tuesday, March 5-April 9 We will have music and will be 6:00-8:00 PM serving a “traditional” Irish meal. Beginning: no supplies needed Intermediate: bring supplies with. Cost is $70 Reservations needed by March 13, call 873-8585. payable first night of class. Questions please
call Mary (Beginning) at 920-728-0620 or Kim (Intermediate) at 608-843-0565. Fireside Trips 2019 Call the Senior Center to register 873-8585. The Sugar River Senior Center in Belleville has offered us an opportunity to join them on a trip to the Fireside Theatre on April 11, 2019 to see Page Turners: Menopause, The Musical: The Hilarious Book Discussion Group Celebration of Women and the Change! Wed., March 27 1:00 PM There are additional trips scheduled in June This month we will discuss the book (That’s What I Call Rock n Roll), September The Leavers by Lisa Ko. Join us for (Buddy-the Buddy Holly Story), and in November (A Christmas Story-the Musical). a lively afternoon discussion group with support from our Stoughton For registration and other information Public Library Staff. If you have regarding these trips, call the Sugar River questions, please call the Stoughton Library at Senior Center at (608) 424-6007. (608) 873-6281.
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Stoughton Center Highlights Mah Jongg Badger Mah Jongg is played here Ordnance on Mondays at 1:00 PM . Works Come join this newly Wed., March 6 forming group! 9:30 AM Come hear Coin Collecting Verlyn Mueller, Tues., March 5 at 1:00 PM Archivist and Bill Barreau will lead the Museum Curator coin collecting group. He is from the Badger History Group Museum and of a member of the State of the former Badger Army Ammunition Plant. He Wisconsin American will talk about the history of the land acquisition Numismatic Association and Madison Area Coin for the Badger Ordnance Works (BOW), and its Club, and collects coins, paper money, construction and production. In the 70 year Depression scripts, and many types of foreign history of the BOW, it was in production for over money. This is open to all, whether you have 18 years producing more than one billion pounds been collecting for many years or just have a of propellant for the ammunition used by our slight curiosity. solders in three wars. Badger AAP was declared excess in December 1997, and decommissioning/ demolition was completed in 2013. Verlyn will give a 35 minute power point Now Available presentation followed by a question and answer Check out our most recently updated time. Open to all. Stoughton Area Guide for Senior Services. Pick it up at the Senior Center or upload it at www.stoughtonseniorcenter.com Lunch Bunch at Sunrise
Search it for the following local services:
Friday, March 8, 11:00 AM Care: Home & Facility Get out to meet new friends or join us with a friend. Financial Call to register 873-8585. Newcomers welcome. Fitness/Wellness Food Pantries Housing Options Legal Medical Support Groups Transportation Questions to Ask Frequently Used Phone Numbers Legal Services
For further assistance, please call the Stoughton Area Senior Center (608) 873-8585.
12 SASC • 248 W. Main Street, Stoughton WI 53589 • 873-8585
Stoughton Area Senior Center Activities MAR 2019 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Sunday Mar. 10 Saturday 1 On Saturday Evening Euchre Shop@ Westgate Mornings the March 23 8:00 Chair Stretch Center is Open Doors Open 10:00 Chess by Volunteers 6:30 PM 10:00 Wii Bowling 10:30 Ping Pong 9:00 AM to New Players 1:00 PD Exercise 11:00 AM Welcome! 1:00 Movie 4 5 6 7 8 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Computer Help 8:00 Hardanger 8:00 Woodcarving Shop@ East Town 9:30 Bridge 11:00 COA Meeting 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Computer Help VA Assistance 9:30 Qi Gong 1:00 Coin Collecting 9:00 Norwegian 9:00 Bridge 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Wii Bowling 1:00 Euchre 9:15 Rosemaling 9:30 Qi Gong 9:30 Coffee /Mayor 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 Bunco 9:30 Badger 11:00 Classical Stretch 10:00 Chess 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:00 Qi Gong Ordnance Works 1:00 Ukulele Group 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Handiwork 2:30 Line Dancing 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Reflexology 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Cribbage 6pm Rosemaling 3:00 Ping Pong 1:00 Train Dominoes 11:00 Lunch Bunch 3:00 Ping Pong Class 1:30 Sheepshead 1:00 PD Exercise 11 12 13 14 15 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Computer Help 8:00 Hardanger 8:00 Woodcarving Shop@ Hilldale 9:30 Bridge 9:30 Bridge 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:00 Computer Help VA Assistance 9:30 Qi Gong 10:00 MS Support 9:00 Norwegian 9:00 Bridge 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:00 Wii Bowling Group 9:15 Rosemaling 9:30 Qi Gong 10:00 Chess 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 Euchre 10-12 Blood Press 11:00 Classical Stretch 10:00 Wii Bowling Attorney Hours in PM 1:00 Qi Gong Checks 1:00 Train Dominoes 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Handiwork 2:30 Line Dancing 1:00 Opera Present. 1:00 Ukulele Group Noon St. Pat’s Day 1:00 Mah Jongg 6pm Rosemaling 1:00 Dime Jingle 1:30 Sheepshead Luncheon & Music 1:00 Cribbage Class 1:00 Pinochle 2:00 Memory Loss 1:00 Movie 3:00 Ping Pong 3:00 Ping Pong Caregiver Group 1:00 PD Exercise 18 8 Chair Stretch 19 20 21 22 9:30 Bridge 9:00 Computer Help 8:00 Hardanger 8:00 Woodcarving VA Assistance 9:30 Qi Gong 10-12 Chair 8 Chair Stretch 9:00 Computer Help Shop@ Walmart Monona 10:00 Wii Bowling Massage 9:00 Norwegian 9:00 Bridge 8:00 Chair Stretch 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 Qi Gong 9:15 Rosemaling 9:30 Qi Gong 10:00 Chess Foot Care in PM 11:00 Classical Stretch 1:00 Mah Jongg 1:00 Euchre 1:00Sleep Concerns 1 LowVision Sup.Grp 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Reflexology 2:30 Line Dancing 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Ukulele Group 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Handiwork 6pm Rosemaling 2 Grief Support Grp 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:00 PD Exercise 1:00 Cribbage Class 1:00 Pinochle 1:30 Sheepshead 3:00 Ping Pong 3:00 Ping Pong 3:00 Computer Class 25 26 27 28 29 8:00 Chair Stretch Foot Care in AM 8:00 Hardanger 8:00 Woodcarving Shop@ West Town 9:30 Bridge 9:00 Computer Help 8 Chair Stretch 9-12 Blood Press Cks 8:00 Chair Stretch 9:30 Qi Gong 1:00 Qi Gong 9:00 Norwegian 9:00 Computer Help 10:00 Outlaws in 10:00 Wii Bowling 1:00 Euchre 9:15 Rosemaling 9:00 Bridge Concert: Dave Ehlert 10:30 & 1 Tai Chi 1:00 Over the Hill 1:00 Book Discuss. 9:30 Qi Gong 10:00 Chess 1:00 Mah Jongg Bingo 1:00 Pinochle 11:00 Classical Stretch 10:30 Wii Bowling 1:00 Handiwork 1:00 Writing Group 1:30 Music John S. 1:00 Ukulele Group 10:30 Ping Pong 1:00 Cribbage 2:30 Line Dancing 1:30PD Support Grp 1:00 Train Dominoes 1:00 PD Exercise 3:00 Ping Pong 6pm Rosemaling 3:00 Ping Pong 1:30 Sheepshead
Kitchen Corner Senior Center Nutrition Program: Eating Right Meals are provided by Dane County through Eating right and staying Consolidated Food Services. They are packed, fit are important no delivered and served by Senior Center staff and matter what your age. volunteers. If you are a vegetarian or have As we get older our special dietary needs, please talk with our staff. bodies have different needs, so certain nutrients Home Delivered Meals: Meal delivery is become especially important for good health. available to homebound older adults in the Stoughton Area School District in Dane County Calcium and Vitamin D every weekday. The Home Delivered Meal menu Older adults need more calcium and vitamin D is on the following page. to help maintain bone health. Have three Nutrition Site: Note the additional salad servings of calcium-rich foods and beverages choice available on Fridays and the site/home each day. This includes fortified cereals and fruit cooked meals on Thursdays. See pg. 2 for juices, dark green leafy vegetables, canned fish transportation information. . with soft bones, milk and fortified plant COST FOR MEALS: Individuals 60 or older beverages. If you take a calcium supplement or pay by donation. Suggested donation is multivitamin, choose one that contains vitamin D. $4.00. Individuals under the age of 60 must pay the total cost: Site: $8.97 Delivered Meal: $9.26. Fiber Please remember reservations should be made Eat more fiber-rich foods to stay regular. Fiber by 1:00 PM the previous working day. also can help lower your risk for heart disease and prevent Type 2 diabetes. Eat whole-grain breads and cereals, and more beans and peas,
Healthy Salad Options On Fridays along with fruits and vegetables which also Salad option for Meals on Wheels or meals at the provide fiber. Senior Center every Friday: Mar.1: Chicken Salad Potassium Mar. 8: Hummus Platter Increasing potassium along with reducing Mar. 15: Pork Taco Salad sodium (salt) may lower your risk of high blood Mar. 22: Tuna Salad pressure. Fruits, vegetables and beans are good Mar. 29: Chef Salad sources of potassium. Also, select and prepare foods with little or no added salt. Add flavor to
food with herbs and spices.
Kim’s Home Cooked Meals Know Your Fats Meals are prepared at the Center Foods that are low in saturated fats and trans fat every Thursday, 11:30 AM-12:30 help reduce your risk of heart disease. Most of PM. Cost: $4.00 is suggested the fats you eat should be polyunsaturated and donation; pay what you can afford. monounsaturated fats, which are primary found Call to reserve at least one day in advance in nuts, seeds, avocados, olive oil and fish. 873-8585. For complete menu call the Center.
Mar. 7: Beef Stroganoff Over Noodles Fri. Mar. 15 : NOTE DAY CHANGE. Corn Beef, Cabbage, Red Potatoes, Carrots. Mar. 21: Swedish Meatballs/Mash. Potatoes Mar. 28: Chicken Pot Over Puff Pastry
14 SASC • 248 W. Main Street, Stoughton WI 53589 • 873-8585
Stoughton Area Senior Center MAR 2019
MENU All meals provided by: DANE COUNTY CONSOLIDATED FOOD SERVICES
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY MOW’S FRIDAY
Vegetarian Meals For All Lunch During Inclement 1 Tuna Salad and Reservations Weather: Any cancellations Sandwich on WW Friday Salads Are Please Call NO MEALS will made on the day Tomato Soup be served when Pears Available for 873-8585 by Noon of, are still subject Home Delivered Stoughton Schools to payment to the Apple Sauce Bar The Day Before are closed due to MO-Egg Salad Sand Meals Center/County. MOW=Meals on snow or other NCS – Spiced Apple *=Pork Wheels dangerous conditions. Sauce 4 Enchilada Casserole 5 Beef Stroganoff over 6 Spinach,Mushroom, 7 Chicken Strips 8 Tuna Casserole Cauliflower Noodles Swiss Quiche BBQ Sauce Roasted Baby Confetti Corn w/ Stewed Tomatoes Roasted Red Green Beans Carrots Black Beans Mixed Green Salad Potatoes Chickpea Salad Pickled beets Mandarin Oranges Dressing Stewed Tomatoes Dinner Roll/Butter Banana Frosted Churro Butterscotch Swirl Ice Tropical Fruit Fruit Cup Lime Sherbet Cake Cream Iced Zucchini Bars Apple Crisp MO-Tomato Cheese MO – Bean/Cheese MO – Veggie MO – n/a MO – Garden Burger Sandwich Burrito Meatballs NCS – SF Pudding NCS – Spiced Apples NCS – SF Ice NCS – SF Cookie NCS – SF Ice Cream Cream 11 Roasted Turkey/ 12 Taco Pasta 13 Chicken Sandwich 14 Meatballs /Gravy 15 Sloppy Joe/Bun Gravy Rice Pilaf Casserole on WW Bun Mashed Potatoes Kidney Bean Salad Creamed Corn Broccoli Lettuce/Tomato/Mayo California Blend Mixed Vegetable Cranberry Sauce Cauliflower Cheesy Potatoes Trop Fruit or Melon Banana Fruit Cocktail Pineapple 4 Bean Salad Dinner Roll/Butter Frost.Strawberry Cake Brownie w/Peanut Blueberry Crisp Orange Strawberry Swirl Ice MO-Soy Sloppy Joe Butter Frosting MO – Rice and Beans Frosted Choco. Cake Cream NCS – Sf Cookie MO – Veggie Wrap NCS – Blueberries MO – Multigr. Burger MO-Veggie Meatballs CENTER- IRISH NCS – SF Pudding NCS – SF Cookie NCS – SF Ice Cream MEAL 18 Corned Beef 19 Chicken Macaroni 20 Meat Sauce Over 21 Pork Loin/Gravy 22 Lemon Baked Fish Cabbage & Carrots Salad Spaghetti Noodles Mashed Potatoes Tartar Sauce Rostd Red Potatoes Marinated Tomatoes Wax beans Garden Blend Baked Sweet Potato/ Mandarin Oranges Broccoli Salad Mixed Green Salad Vegetables Butter Rye Bread/Butter Melon or fruit cup Dressing WW Bread/Butter Tropical Fruit Grasshopper Sugar Cookie Peaches Mandarin Oranges WW Bread/Butter Brownie(mint brownie) MO – Veggie Mac Ice Cream Cup Butterscotch Pudding Pound Cake MO-Veg. Meatballs Salad MO-Veg. Meat Sauce MO – Hummus Wrap MO-Blk Bean Burger NCS – SF Pudding NCS – SF Cookie NCS – Sf Ice Cream NCS – SF Pudding NCS – Banana 25 Italian Sausage 26 Chili 27 Pulled Pork/on 28 Chicken Stew 29 Pot Roast & Gravy on WW Bun Baked Potato/Sour WW Bun WW Din. Roll/Butter Potatoes/Carrots/ Oven Roasted Cream Banana Creamy Coleslaw Broccoli Onion Corn Potatoes Cornbread/Butter Carrot Raisin Salad Tropical Fruit Dinner Roll/Butter Stewed Tomatoes Strawb Ice Cream Cup Melon slice Vanilla Pudding Cinnamon Apples Orange Rice Pudding MO – Veggie Chili Frosted White Cake MO – Veggie Stew Blueberry Cobbler MO – Veggie Wrap NCS – SF Ice Cream MO – Hummus/ Pita NCS – SF Pudding MO- Veg Meatballs NCS – SF Pudding NCS – SF Cookie NCS – Blueberries
All menu items are prepared in kitchens that are not allergen-free. We cannot guarantee that food allergens will not be transferred through cross-contact. No substitutions allowed.
Yahara Senior News 248 West Main Street Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-8585 Fax # 608-873-8162 www.stoughtonseniorcenter.com
The Stoughton Area Senior Center, a non-profit agency, coordinates, develops, supports and monitors programs and services for adults. 55 years and older. Aside from our case management and nutrition services ,which have area and eligibility restrictions, all adults over 55 are welcome to participate at the center.
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Senior Center Staff Cindy McGlynn—Director Commission On Aging Hollee Camacho—Assistant Director All COA Meetings Are Open To The Public
Kelly Janda—Case Manager-Stoughton Bob Barnett—City of Stoughton ...... 873-5527 Tanya Kelly—Case Manager-Stoughton Rosalind Gausman—Town of Dunn ...... 835-3077 Marla Janssen—Case Manager Stoughton (M-W) Lou Havlik—City of Stoughton ...... 873-4915 Kim Whitford—Nutrition Coordinator Nancy Hoffman—City of Stoughton ...... 219-4325 Open Position—Volunteer/Prog. Coordinator (M-Th) Barb Manson—City of Stoughton ...... 873-9901 Kristin Ott—Receptionist /Office Assistant (M-Th ) Patrick O’Connor—City Council Rep ...... 873-6677 Mary Onsager—School District Rep ...... 873-3999 Faith Schuck—Town of Pleasant Springs………...234-0759 Township Case Managers Jeanne Schwass-Long—Town of Dunkirk ...... 873-9227 Albion & Dunkirk David Sharpe—City of Stoughton ...... 332-8723 Murl MacKinnon—Case Manager Charlotte Snow—City of Stoughton ...... 205-1281 Cell Number 608-335-6677 Sue Wollin—Town of Rutland……………………....455-4374 Office is at the Stoughton Area Senior Center Open Position—Town of Albion...... Cambridge & Christiana, Dunn, Pleasant Springs and Village of McFarland We are active members of the 838-7117 McFarland Senior Outreach Stoughton Dementia Friendly Rutland, Village of Oregon Community Coalition. Visit 835-5801 Oregon Senior Center Facebook.com/Stoughton DFC or Appointments can be made for home visits, or at the call the Senior Center for more Stoughton, McFarland or Oregon senior centers. information on this initiative.