August Newsletter

The Messenger
Volume 29, Number 8
august, 2012
Intergenerational Programs: Important to All of Us
Want to make a difference? From preschool to high school youth, nursing
student to electronic pen pal, intergenerational programs benefit everyone.
Whether you see yourself as a teacher, mentor, facilitator or just a confidential
friend, your life experience as an older adult (50 +) provides a perspective not
available to young people.
CATCH Parachute
Inside This Issue:
For Your Information...............2
Music & Entertainment............3
Life Long Learning..................4
Wellness Activities...................6
Nutrition Site............................8
Activity Calendar.....................9
Classes and Updates...............10
Know Your Resources............11
Ongoing Activities.................13
Helping Our Foundation........14
The Volunteer View................15
Located in the heart
of Madison
Madison Senior Center
330 Mifflin Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
(608) 266‑6581
www.madisonseniorcenter.org
CATCH Healthy Habits
Are you 50+? Can you spare one hour per week for 8-9 weeks? Join the FUN!
Teams of like-minded adults mentor children in grades K-5 in nutrition and
exercise. Make a positive impact on our youth and become healthier yourself!
Fall programs begin in September. Visit www.CATCHHealthyHabits.org or
contact Laurie Bibo at lbibo@cityofmadison.com or 267-8673.
Dialogue Across the Ages
Older adults and high school students engage in cross-age discussions. Meet
the first Wednesday of the month, October–January, 9-11 am. Discuss issues
that include career choices, current events, concerns and changes in family and
society over the years. Call 267-8683.
Elder Wisdom Circle
Meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month, September–
May. Online advice seekers, age 15-35, request advice on many
topics and are paired with seniors who share their knowledge,
insight and wisdom in a group personalized e-mail response. Call 267-8683.
Edgewood College Nursing Program
Volunteer mentors meet one-on-one with an Edgewood College nursing student
to develop patient interactions and interview techniques. Meetings are two
hours per month, September – May.
Globe Talkers
Volunteer mentors meet individually with UW international students to develop
a friendly relationship and provide exposure to American culture.
Preschool Craft Program
Volunteers encourage and guide preschool children to engage in a group craft
project. Meets the second Thursday of each month, September – May,
10‑11:30 am.
Do you see one or two programs that interest you? They begin this September.
These are popular programs, so call 267-2344 soon to sign up.
F o r Y o u r I n f o r m ati o n
Directory
Phone.................................................(608) 266‑6581
FAX....................................................(608) 267‑8684
Website....................... www.madisonseniorcenter.org
Newsletter Committee
Production Coordinator.......................Pat Guttenberg
Volunteer Newsletter Editor................Bethany Rahja
Senior Center Staff
Director, Christine Beatty
267‑8652, cbeatty@cityofmadison.com
Office/Rental Manager, Karen Cator
266‑6290, kcator@cityofmadison.com
Program Coordinator, Pat Guttenberg
267‑8650, pguttenberg@cityofmadison.com
Volunteer Coordinator, Rick Orton
267‑2344, rorton@cityofmadison.com
Custodian, Jeff Thompson, 266‑6581
Clerk/Typist, Suzanne Smith
266‑6581, susmith@cityofmadison.com
Project Aide, Janet Weitz
267‑8683, jweitz@cityofmadison.com
CATCH Healthy Habits Coordinator, Laurie Bibo
267‑8673, lbibo@cityofmadison.com
“The Madison Senior Center promotes successful aging.”
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Mission of the Madison Senior Center
The Madison Senior Center involves older adults
as leaders, teachers and learners, and provides a
balanced, diverse, and coordinated program that acts
as an ideal model for aging.
Member of
Wisconsin Association
of Senior Centers
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Mu s ic & Ent e r tain m e nt
Author Janet Cooper:
Home Canning and
Preserving
Janet Cooper, who spent a lifetime
finessing the art of small-batch
preserving, provides step-by-step instructions on how
to put by some of your favorite canned and jarred
goods. Perfect for gardeners and home cooks. Learn
how to make small-batch preserves, pickles and more,
whether in the summer or winter months, even when
fresh produce is not readily available. Meet the author
on Wednesday, August 29 at 10 am. Call 266-6581 to
register.
Senior Beat
Madison City Channel and the Senior Center
develop television programs
“for, by and about seniors.”
Madison City Channel and the Senior Center
develop television programs “for, by and about
seniors.” Watch Senior Beat: Wednesdays at 5 pm,
Sundays at 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Madison City
Channel (Charter analog 98, Charter Digital 994
and AT&T U-verse).
Tuesday Movie Matinee
Put on Your
Dancing Shoes
On Tuesday, August 7 at 1 pm, enjoy
The Muppets. Walter and his friends
uncover a diabolical plot to destroy
the Muppet Theater. Quickly, they
must reunite Kermit and his fuzzy
friends to stage the greatest Muppet
telethon ever. PG, 1 hour and 43
minutes
The Senior Center sponsors
a dance Thursdays, from
1-3 pm. Dance to the big band sounds of the
Senior Showcase Band ($2). Bring a partner or
find one at the dance. There is no charge for the
last Thursday of the month. Note: There will be no
dance on Thursday, August 16 when the dance
floor is refinished.
Before the movie, enjoy a special salad sponsored by
Always Best Care, and preapred by Saladmaster. Stop
by to pet Logan, their specially trained mascot.
Gather together on Tuesday,
August 21 at 1 pm to watch Mission
Impossible Ghost Protocol starring
Tom Cruise. The IMF is shut down
when it’s implicated in the bombing
of the Kremlin, causing Ethan Hunt
and his new team to go rogue. Action,
Adventure PG-13, 133 minutes
Enjoy popcorn and beverages. Donations for
refreshments are gladly accepted.
Sunday Meal
Book Bites:
Local Author Series
Returns in September
jj Tuesday, September 11: Meet
Author Bob Kann: Wisconsin
Women of the All American
Girls Professional Baseball League
jj Friday, October 19: Meet Author Erin
Celello, Miracle Beach
jj Tuesday, November 13: Meet Author David
Couper, Arrested Development
jj Tuesday, December 11: Meet Author Margot
Peters, Lorine Niedecker, A Poet’s Life
There is no Sunday Meal this month.
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Li f e L o n g L e a r nin g
Silk Scarf Painting
and Sun Printing
Learn an easy technique to
paint on silk or cotton, add
leaves or other materials to
create beautiful sun printed silk scarves or
napkins. Bring an art smock or apron, rubber
gloves, spray bottle, leaves, feathers, old lace,
texture or other items that we can add to the
painting and have the sun reverse the color.
You will create one scarf in this class. No art
background necessary. Join Instructor Nancy
Welch on Friday, August 3 from 1-3 pm. $25
fee. Call 266-6581 to save your place.
Senior Scams—Eight Ways to
Protect Yourself
Steve Rudolph, the owner of Comfort Keepers of
Madison, will speak about fraud and scammers.
Please join Steve and participate in the robust
discussion relating to ways to protect yourself
and your loved ones from conniving scammers.
Reserve your spot for Thursday, August 23
from 10-11 am by calling 266-6581.
Excel Tips and Tricks
Learn about spreadsheets, how to enter and
edit numbers, text, and formulas in this twohour workshop on Microsoft Excel. Discover
how to manipulate and format information and
individual cells in columns and rows so that
you are comfortable using it at home. Join Amy
Moschkau from 9:30 to 11:30 am on Monday,
August 13. $12 fee. Call 266-6581 to register.
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Seniors’ Night at the
Museum!
Everyone gets to be a kid at heart
when adults get their very own night
at the museum! Take advantage of
this unique opportunity to get to know
our community’s jewel of a children’s museum. This
summer party for older adults features:
jj Guided tours of the museum’s exhibits, which
include the work of over 120 local artists and
15,000 area school children
jj Live music by MadHoc Madison Horn Club, an
8-piece French horn choir
jj Educational presentations on the museum’s
nationally recognized “Only Local” initiative and
our unique Homing Pigeon program
jj Adult art workshops: make a tie-dyed silk scarf
or a fused glass pendant ($10 materials fee for art
workshops)
jj Enjoy full kids-free access to all of the museum’s
hands-on exhibits. Pilot the Punch-Buggy, travel
back in time in our historic Log Cabin, make a
masterpiece on the Paint Wall, and freeze your
shadow in the Shadow Room. Enjoy spectacular
views on the Rooftop Ramble and meet our many
rooftop residents, including chickens, homing
pigeons, and other native Wisconsin critters.
Light refreshments will be served. Beer and wine
will be available for purchase. Seniors’ Night at
the Museum, 100 N. Hamilton Street, is presented
in collaboration with Madison Senior Center on
Wednesday, August 8 from 6-9 pm. Recommended for
Ages 55 & up!
Individual tickets: $8 per person. Group tickets: $6
per person for groups of 10 or more. To register for the
group discount, contact Erin at (608) 256-6445, ext. 156
or email registration@madisonchildrensmuseum.org.
We will take group registrations at the Senior Center,
too. Call 266-6581. 
Li f e L o n g L e a r nin g
Clutter? Get Ready for Fall!
On Thursday, August 9 from
10‑11 am, join Professional
Organizer Kathy Keehn to start
your sorting and cleaning. Excess
clutter can cause elevated levels
of stress and poses safety issues.
Learn ways to pack your accessories, organize your
stuff and gear up for Fall! Call 266-6581 to register.
Women’s Mental Health
Learn about risk factors for anxiety and depression
and how to maintain mental wellness. Enjoy the gift
of a CD of relaxing music. Join professionals from
the Women’s Health Foundation to explore ways to
keep your mind healthy and active on Thursday,
August 16. Call 266-6581. Time TBA.
Welcome, Oak Park Place!
They offer a full continuum of care: independent
living at The Arbors, assisted living in The Grove,
memory care at Autumn Lane, state-of-the-art postacute rehabilitation services, and skilled nursing
care. They focus on maintaining and enhancing their
residents’ active lifestyles while providing assistance
with daily living. Contact (608) 663-8600 or visit
OakParkPlace.com. We welcome
Oak Park Place as a new sponsor
of Senior Center programs!
Paint the Master’s Series
Join the painting party
trend that is sweeping
the country! Work with
artist Trudy Iervolino and
immerse yourself in the
creation of the Art of the
Masters. This fun and
relaxing two-hour class
includes all the paint,
brushes, canvas and instruction you need to create
a copy of a master Impressionist’s painting to
take home. No prior experience needed. Enjoy
surprising results! Start with the lily pads of
Monet and the almond blossoms of Van Gogh.
Class size is limited.
Trudy’s oil paintings,
photographs, mono prints
and jewelry have been
exhibited throughout the
U.S. With a graduate degree
from California Institute
of Integral Studies, she did
advanced work at the Art Student League, NYC.
Join Trudy on Tuesdays, August 21 and 28 from
1-3 pm. $25 per session. Call 266-6581 to register
today!
Sudoku
Gadgets & Gizmos
Answers located
on page 13.
Join Stuart Keith from Meriter Home Health on
Tuesday, August 16 at 10 am as he demonstrates
adaptive equipment. Learn about reachers, longhandled shoe horns, button hooks, sock aids, leg
straps, bath benches, transfer boards, long handled
sponges, grab bars and more. Call 266-6581. 
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W e l l n e s s A cti v iti e s
Home Health United
Visiting Nurse Service
Wednesday, August 1:
jj Foot Clinic (bring two towels) $20, 9:30 am
Diabetic Foot Clinic, Wednesday, August 8,
$28
jj Blood Pressure Screening available on
Wednesday, August 8, 11:30 am
Must call in advance to register, 266-6581.
Nutrition Walk By and Education
Joy Fletcher, UW Extension, will share Nutrition
Information on Tuesday, August 7 at 10 am. Her
monthly presentation on Tuesday, August 21 at
11 am features Physical Activity.
Need some quick and easy meal recipes? From
sandwiches to salads, Joy will share some no-cook
recipes and ideas for light, healthy meals.
Support Groups
AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Weekdays, 12 noon – 1 pm
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Mondays, 9:30 – 11am
Zumba
Join this 8-week class beginning Monday,
August 6 from 12:30-1:30 pm. Zumba, a fusion
of Latin and International music, is a “feelhappy” workout that is great for both the body
and the mind. No class on August 13 due to floor
refinishing. The cost is $50. Drop-ins welcome, $9
per session. Register by calling 266-6581. 
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PD in Motion
Designed for people with Parkinson’s disease, the first
session, Parkinson’s Disease and Exercise, features
Curt Campbell, a Dean Clinic physical therapist
and Dr. Jane Busch, APDA Exercise Committee
Chairperson and Parkinson’s exercise instructor.
Learn about the research behind Parkinson’s exercise
programs and why it is important on Tuesday,
August 7 at 10:30 am at this free introductory class.
Join others with Parkinson’s in the PD in Motion
class on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:15 am, beginning
August 14 – October 9 The 8-week session is $40.
Join at anytime with a prorated fee. Sheryl Hursh,
a dance professional and choreographer trained in
Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery and the Dance for PD
programs, will teach the class. She also developed
PD Glee, a dance and voice class for people with
Parkinson’s. Call 266-6581 to register. 
Managing Fatigue
Are you tired of being tired? Listen to a SouthernCare
Hospice presentation on Tuesday, August 21 at
10 am to find out what you can do for yourself. Treats
provided. Call 266-6581 to reserve your space. 
Laughter Yoga
Have you heard about it? Discover laughter’s
amazing benefits. Join Sandra Jones, certified
Laughter Yoga instructor, on Thursday,
September 6, 10-11 am. Only $5 for 8
weeks.
Hospice Office Hours
Stop by the Hospice Table in the Dining Area
on August 22 from 10:30-11:30 am, the third
Wednesday of each month. Learn more about
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Nutrition Site
Activity Calendar ‑ August, 2012
Monday
Join us for lunch! Serving 11:30 am,
Monday‑Friday
Enjoy a variety of healthy delicious
meals with pleasant pals. Reservations
are required at least one day in advance
by calling 266‑6416. The cost to provide
a meal is $6.25; guests over 60 are asked
to pay what they can contribute, with a
suggested donation of $3.00. Vegetarian
Option (VO) will be listed as the
second option.
Wednesday, 8/1: Turkey/Cheese
Lasagna or Salad
Thursday, 8/2: Chicken Salad/Sliced
Cheese
Friday, 8/3: Fish/Potato w/Broc-Cheese
Monday, 8/6: Chicken/Soy Chick. Cass.
Tuesday, 8/7: Ham Loaf/Cottage Cheese
Wednesday, 8/8: Spag-meatballs/Soy
Beef Sauce or Salad
Thursday, 8/9: Brat/Veggie Dogs
Friday, 8/10: BBQ Ribs/Veggie Ribettes
Monday, 8/13: Roast Beef/Veggie Patty
Tuesday, 8/14: Seafood Salad/ Pasta w/
Cheese
Wednesday, 8/15: Soup & Sandwich/
Cheese Sandwich or Salad
Thursday, 8/16: Chop Suey/Soy Beef
Chop Suey
Friday, 8/17: Pork/Red Beans
Monday, 8/20: Chicken Cacciatore/Soy
Chicken
Tuesday, 8/21: BBQ Beef/Boca Sloppy
Joe
Wednesday, 8/22: Chicken Mac Salad/
Pasta w/Cheese
Thursday, 8/23: Meatloaf/Veggie Loaf
Friday, 8/24: Chicken/Potato w/BrocCheese
Monday, 8/27: Ham/Southwest
Quesadilla
Tuesday, 8/28: Fish/Hash Brown-Soy
Wednesday, 8/29: Chicken-Spaghetti/
Cheese Tortellini or Salad
Thursday, 8/30: Special German Meal
Friday, 8/31: Potatoes-Ham
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6
8:30
9:00
9:30
9:30
11:45
12:30
Pool
Gentle Exercise
TOPS Meeting
Introduction to Computers
Ping Pong
Zumba: New Session!
13
8:30
9:00
9:30
9:30
11:45
12:30
1:30
Pool
Gentle Exercise
TOPS Meeting
Excel Tips and Tricks
Ping Pong
No Zumba Today
Banjo Club
Tuesday
7
8:30
8:30
9:00
10:00
10:30
10:30
10:30
11:45
12:30
1:00
6:00
Pool
Bridge
Gentle Exercise
Nutrition Walk By
PD in Motion: Intro Class
(Parkinson’s Disease)
Home Health United
Help Desk
Service Manager
Ping Pong
StrongPeople
Movie Matinee: The Muppets
Preserving Summer Bounty
14
8:30
8:30
9:00
10:30
10:30
11:45
Pool
Bridge
Gentle Exercise
PD in Motion
(Parkinson’s Disease)
Service Manager
Ping Pong
Floor Refinishing All Week
Floor Refinishing All Week
20
8:30
9:00
9:30
11:45
12:30
Pool
Gentle Exercise
TOPS Meeting
Ping Pong
Zumba
21
8:30
8:30
9:00
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:00
11:45
1:00
1:00
27
8:30
9:00
9:30
11:45
12:30
1:30
Pool
Gentle Exercise
TOPS Meeting
Ping Pong
Zumba
Banjo Club
28
8:30
8:30
9:00
10:30
10:30
11:45
12:00
1:00
Pool
Bridge
Gentle Exercise
Managing Fatigue
PD in Motion
(Parkinson’s Disease)
Service Manager
Nutrition Education
Ping Pong
Paint the Masters
Movie Matinee: Mission
Impossible Ghost Protocol
Pool
Bridge
Gentle Exercise
PD in Motion
(Parkinson’s Disease)
Service Manager
Ping Pong
Red Hat Mamas
Paint the Masters
MADISON SENIOR CENTER
330 WEST MIFFLIN STREETMADISON, WISCONSIN
Wednesday
1
8:30
9:00
10:00
10:30
11:30
11:45
12:00
1:00
1:30
8
8:30
9:00
10:00
11:45
12:00
1:00
1:30 6:00
6:00
15
8:30
10:00
10:30
11:45
12:00
1:00
1:30
Pool
Foot Care Clinic
PLATO
Daily Bread
Blood Pressure Screening
Ping Pong
Why Evil Exists Discussion
Dance Exercise
Spanish Conversation
Pool
Diabetic Foot Care Clinic
Blood Pressure Screening
PLATO
Ping Pong
Why Evil Exists Discussion
Dance Exercise
Spanish Conversation
Latino Discussion Group
Senior Night at Children’s
Museum
Pool
PLATO
Hospice Office Hours
Ping Pong
Why Evil Exists Discussion
Dance Exercise
Spanish Conversation
Friday
2
8:30
9:00
11:45
1:00
1:00
Pool
Gentle Exercise
Ping Pong
Afternoon Dance
Mah Jongg
3
9:00
11:45
12:00
12:30
12:30
1:00
Gentle Exercise
Ping Pong
Bridge
Wii Games
Open Computer Lab
Silk Scarf-Sun Print Class
9
8:30
9:00
10:00
11:45
1:00
2:00
Pool
Gentle Exercise
Clutter-Get Ready for Fall
Ping Pong
Afternoon Dance
Gay & Gray Discussion Group
10
9:00
10:30
11:45
12:00
12:30
12:30
1:00
Gentle Exercise
Medicare Information Booth
Ping Pong
Bridge
Wii Games
Open Computer Lab
Dane County SOS Meeting
17
9:00
11:45
12:00
12:30
12:30
Gentle Exercise
Ping Pong
Bridge
Wii Games
Open Computer Lab
16
8:30
9:00
10:00
11:45
1:00
1:00
6:00
Pool
Gentle Exercise
Gadgets & Gizmos
Ping Pong
Women’s Mental Health
[call 266-6581 to confirm time]
No Afternoon Dance
Cooking: Knife Skills/ Safety
Floor Refinishing All Week
Floor Refinishing All Week
Floor Refinishing All Week
22
8:30
10:30
11:45
12:00
12:00
1:30
6:00
23
8:30
9:00
10:00
24
9:00
11:45
12:00
12:30
12:30
12:30
Gentle Exercise
Ping Pong
Bridge
Wii Games
Open Computer Lab
Medicare Information Booth
31
9:00
11:45
12:00
12:30
12:30
Gentle Exercise
Ping Pong
Bridge
Wii Games
Open Computer Lab
29
8:30
10:00
11:45
12:00
1:30
Thursday
266‑6581
Pool
Agrace Hospice Office Hour
Ping Pong
Why Evil Exists Discussion
Time Bank
Spanish Conversation
Latino Caregivers Group
Pool
Author Janet Cooper:
Home Canning & Preserving
Ping Pong
Why Evil Exists Discussion
Spanish Conversation
11:45
1:00
2:00
Pool
Gentle Exercise
Senior Scams:
8 Ways to Protect Yourself
Ping Pong
Afternoon Dance
Gay & Gray Discussion Group
30
8:30
9:00
11:45
1:00
Pool
Gentle Exercise
Ping Pong
Afternoon Dance
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C l a s s e s A N D U P D A T ES
Madison College Classes
Register by phone at (608) 246-6210 or online. Visit matcmadison.edu and click MyMadisonCollege,
login to your account, and use the Student Center to add your 5-digit class number(s). First time
MyMadisonCollege users will need to activate their accounts. Register EARLY; classes are cancelled if
there are fewer than 10 participants registered one week prior to the beginning date.
Class #
37820
MATC Class Title
Cooking: Knife Skills & Safety
Fees
Age
60‑
Fees
Age
60+
Day
Start
Time
End
Time
Start
Date
End
Date
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6:00 pm
8:00 pm
8/16
8/16
$17.13 $15.50
New this Fall: WI Union Mini Courses at the Madison Senior Center
To register, visit www.wisc.edu/minicourses or phone (608) 262-3156
Fees
Day
Start
Time
Glass Bead Making
$74.50
T
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
Needle Felting
$29.50
T
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
10/30 10/30
Leaf Printing
$29.50
R
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
11/8
Wool Wet Felting
$29.50
R
6:00 pm
9:00 pm
11/15 11/15
Silk Scarf Dying
$29.50
T
6:00 pm
9:30 pm
12/4
Class Title
Beat the Heat: Summer tips
Summer brings high temperatures and problems for
older adults who are at higher risk for heat related
illness. Tips for coping with heat, staying cool and
staying safe:
jj Wear light-colored, lightweight, clothing that is
loose-fitting for air circulation.
jj Wear a hat or use an umbrella when outside, even if
you are not in direct sun. Use sunscreen with an SPF
of 15 or greater anytime you go outside.
jj Drink water before outdoor activities and drink
water at regular intervals during the day.
jj Avoid beverages with caffeine or alcoholic
beverages that can aid dehydration.
jj Schedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the
day—before 10 am and after 6 pm.
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Date
End
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10/9
10/23
11/8
12/4
jj During outdoor activity, take rest breaks frequently
and drink water every 15-20 minutes even if you
don’t feel thirsty. If you have clear, pale urine, you
are probably drinking enough fluids.
If you have a chronic medical problem, talk with your
doctor about additional precautions you should take
to prevent heat related illness. Some conditions and
medications may place you at higher risk. Resource:
http://seniorhealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa062502a.htm
Scholarship Fund
Scholarships are available to people over age 55 with
annual income less than $22,340 (one person) or
$30,260 (two people). Scholarships are used for Senior
Center events or classes. A simple application is required
from the office and all information is confidential.
Participants pay the full fee amount and they are
reimbursed 50% of the class fee.
know your resources
Rent the Senior
Center
Spruce Up the Dining Room
Floor
Participants and visitors
have made many positive
comments about the
recent improvements to
the Senior Center. We offer many appealing rooms
to accommodate any type of meeting or event.
Renters love our main level banquet area – the
carpeted lounge adjacent to our huge wood floor is
the perfect space for mingling and dancing during
a birthday or anniversary celebration. Renters also
enjoy the benefits of affordable rates, inclusive
setup, restaurant-quality kitchen and non-exclusive
catering options. Not to mention our prime downtown
location! Consider renting space at the Senior Center
for your next special event and refer your family and
friends. If you have any questions or want additional
information, please call Karen, Rental Coordinator, at
266-6290.
From Friday, August 10 through
August 17, the dining room floor will be
refinished. There may be some dust,
some fumes and a slight odor. The
Nutrition Site will move to the
Craft Room for the entire week.
Some classes will be cancelled
including Zumba (Monday, 8/13) and
the Thursday Afternoon Dance (8/16). The downstairs
restrooms will also be closed for the week. Thank you
for your patience during the process. Please check the
calendar for details.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
(MBSR)
Achieve greater wellness, positive emotion, resiliency
and peace of mind by integrating mindful awareness
practices in everyday life. An 8-week course begins
Wednesday, September 19. Watch for details in the
September Messenger. For more information about
MBSR visit www.mindfulconnections.net.
Health and Resource Fair
The Madison Senior Center will host
its first annual Health & Resource
Fair on Thursday, September 13, from 9-11:30 am
in celebration of National Senior Center month.
Learn about the latest trends in health and wellness,
receive free screenings, discover new resources for
residential living, retirement planning, and new ways
to exercise. The Fair will benefit older adults, age 55
plus, with a variety of FREE health screenings, healthrelated presentations, a lunch option, and afternoon
bingo. There will be wonderful door prizes and great
giveaways all morning long.
Mark your calendar now and see you at the Fair!
A Photo Affair Seeks Photographers
Dane County photographers 55 years and older are invited to submit
their photographs for judging during A Photo Affair exhibit, displayed
at the Senior Center from October 1 through November 2. Each
photographer may submit up to three photos for a registration fee of
$20. Entries must be delivered to the Senior Center on Wednesday,
September 26, from 9 am-3 pm. Professional judges award cash prizes
and ribbons with evaluation comments. Pick up your exhibit brochure
and application at the Front Desk, download them on our website:
www.madisonseniorcenter.org or call the Front Desk at 266‑6581.
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On g o in g A cti v iti e s
Gentle Exercise
Watch videotapes that increase strength, flexibility
and balance. Meets Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays from 9-10 am. Everyone welcome!
Participants choose appropriate exercises.
Ping Pong
Play ping pong everyday 11:45 am-1 pm unless a
large activity is scheduled.
Wii Games
Join us Friday afternoons at 12:30 pm
to play Wii games. It’s fun and good
exercise at the same time. Free.
Mah Jongg
Learn all about it on August 2, the first Thursday
of the month, at 1 pm. Both American and Chinese
versions are available.
Conversational Spanish Group
Want to practice your Spanish? Join this group every
Wednesday from 1:30-3 pm. New members are
welcome.
Open Computer Lab
The lab is open Fridays, from 12:302:30 pm. Experienced volunteers
are available to assist with computer
questions.
The Dane County SOS
Daily Bread
Join the monthly group of senior adults on
Wednesday, August 1 at 10:30 am. There is a
discussion about spiritual growth and positive
attitude led by Grandma Foster. Participate and
share your feelings. There is no charge.
Discussion Groups
Latino Discussion Group meets on the second
Wednesday, August 8 and Latino Caregivers meet
on the fourth Wednesday, August 22, 6­-8 pm.
Red Hat Mamas
This Red Hat group meets on
Tuesday, August 28 at 12:15
pm after the Nutrition Site meal. New members
are always welcome. Enjoy lunch and meeting
monthly with a vivacious group of women. For
more information call Marie at 241‑5628.
Gay & Gray Discussion Group
Senior adults from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgendered community meet on Thursdays,
August 9 and 23 from 2-4 pm. These are friendly
conversations that are informal, open dialogues.
LGBT persons, their friends, and families are
welcome. Participants determine the topics based
on current interests; a facilitator attends each
meeting.
Sudoku
Answers
Meets on Friday, August 10 at 1 pm for its monthly
meeting.
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H EL P I N G O U R FO U N D A T I O N
The Madison Senior Center Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization. This means your contributions are
tax deductible as allowed by law. Donations to the Foundation are the primary source of money to provide
programs and activities here. Your generosity makes things happen!
Donations
Remembrances - In Memory Of
jj Betty Wilmore
jj Steven Jaeger
jj Nancy Stolla
jj Abe Landsman
jj Evans Scholars House
jj Sue Bray-Blochwitz by Jack Bray
jj Ed Schneider by Joyce Schneider
In-KIND
jj Jim Lamal
Your Personal Donation Counts!
People believe that foundations and companies contribute the most to fundraising for non-profit
organizations. In fact, MOST money (73%) comes from individual donors like you (Giving USA 2012).
At the Senior Center, the yearly budget for programs and special events – expenses not covered by the City
– is about $35,000. That is a significant amount for the Senior Center Foundation to raise. Did you notice
the logos of our corporate sponsors displayed above? We value and appreciate them, but their combined
contribution is less than 30% of that needed to sustain our programs, activities and special events.
How do we use your donation? Contributions are invested by the Senior Center Foundation. Each year, the
Senior Center director presents a request to the Foundation board for the annual support of our programs
and activities. We depend on you to “Help Our Foundation Grow” and, therefore, provide our participants
with Senior Center programs and activities. Be part of that essential 70%. Your personal donation counts!
Please use this donor coupon to make your contribution today. Or, make your donation electronically:
http://www.cityofmadison.com/seniorcenter/donations. Thank you very much!
PLEASE donate today! madison senior center foundation, inc.
Send to: 330 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Your donation provides programs, activities and services for adults over 55. Please make checks payable to:
Madison Senior Center Foundation, Inc.
Donor Name
Address
Telephone
City
Email
State
Zip
Amount Enclosed $
 Contributor . . . Up to $49
 Friend . . . $50-$149
 Benefactor . . . $250-$499
 Sponsor . . . $500+
 Supporter . . . $150-$249
Your donation is tax deductible as allowed by law and will be acknowledged publicly. For credit card gifts visit
www.cityofmadison.com/seniorcenter/donations.
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th e V o l unt e e r V I E W
Mark Your Calendar
FALL VOLUNTEER RENDEZVOUS
Thursday, September 27
9-10:30 am
Service Opportunities
jj Enjoy working with young children? Join the
Preschool Craft Program second Thursday of the
month, 9:45 am – 11:30 am, September - May.
jj Openings exist for the Edgewood College Nursing
Mentorship Program. Meet with first year nursing
students.
jj Weekday AM and PM shifts available to staff
the Front Reception Desk: greet guests, answer
the phone, facilitate program sign-up. Interested
volunteers are urgently needed; substitutes are
welcome.
jj Apply for meaningful positions and supervise
others. Become a Senior Center Team Leader
involved with Sunday Meals, Speakers Bureau
and other projects.
jj CATCH Healthy Habits promotes nutrition and
exercise to children grades K – 5 for one hour per
week for 8 weeks. Make a difference in the lives
of these children by calling Laurie at 267-8673.
New classes start this fall.
Call Rick for more information at 267-2344.
Volunteer Spotlight:
Helen Aarli
Helen Aarli’s commitment to
volunteerism spans several
decades. She volunteers
because she defines herself
as part of a larger community
where each of us is responsible
for the other. She characterizes herself as a
feminist, a supporter of gay rights, and respectful
of all cultures.
She volunteers as co-producer/co-host of Senior
Beat. It offers many opportunities to meet
interesting people, learn a great deal about issues
affecting older adults, and develop interviewing
skills (see Senior Beat schedule on page 3).
Helen is involved with three PLATO classes:
politics, philosophy and art museums (where
she is coordinator). The classes provide a means
to continue learning and growing and develop
friendships. She serves on PLATO’s curriculum
committee.
Helen characterizes herself as “genetically
political,” and Madison provides a perfect
environment for meaningful and direct
involvement in politics, art and learning.
For Helen, the definition of successful living is
personal involvement in the present moment.
Being interested, active and engaged in life and
her community are vital components of Helen’s
life.
TimeBank Office Hours
Drop by and talk to Gary about converting you
volunteer hours to TimeBank credits during the
Dane County TimeBank office hours on August 22,
12 noon-2 pm.
Welcome New
Volunteers
jj Hua Liu
jj Donna Napoleone
jj Julia Pfeiffer
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Madison Senior Center Presents
Thursday, September 13, 2012
9 AM—11:30 AM
Madison Senior Center
FREE
SCREENINGS AND INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS 9-11:30 AM
HealthHEALTH
Screenings:
Bone Denisty,
Eye UW
Pressure
Test, Blood Blucose, Pulse Oximetry,
Adverse
Drug Events—
Health Pharmacy
OPEN TO
Spinal
Screening,
Blood
Pressure,
Free
Chair
Massages
and
more.
Bladder Health Questionnaire—Dean Clinic
THE
Healthy
PUBLIC
Blood Glucose—Group Health Cooperative
Snacks
Lots of giveaways and prizes.
OPEN TO
Body Composition—Pro Health Chiropractic
FREE
Bingo at 1 pm.
THE
Bone Density—UW Osteoporosis Program
Presentations on hydration and nutrition.
PUBLIC!
Eye Pressure Test—Davis Duehr Dean
Falls Prevention/Strengthening—Meriter Hospital
You won’t want to miss it!
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FoodShare Eligibility—Second Harvest Foodbank
Hearing/Swallow Testing—Meriter Hospital
PRESENTATIONS 9:30 & 11 AM