The Messenger
Volume 31, Number 4
april, 2014
Annual Recognition Breakfast
“Winter’s done, and April’s
in the skies,
Earth, look up with laughter
in your eyes!”
–Charles G. D. Roberts,
An April Adoration, 1896
Inside This Issue:
For Your Information...............2
Music & Entertainment............3
Life Long Learning..................4
Wellness Activities...................6
Nutrition Site............................8
All volunteers are invited to join Senior Center leaders and staff for a
continental breakfast on Thursday, April 10 from 9-10:30 am. District 3
Alderperson Lauren Cnare and Heather Allen, workgroup staff person,
will present initial recommendations from a City Changing Demographic
Workgroup Report. A team of City Council members has explored various
population shifts and impacts, identified national models for study and
developed recommendations for the City Council. Clearly, they have
considered the changes in the older adult population and made suggestions,
perhaps, for YOUR future. Learn more at this exciting event. All are
welcome. Director Christine Beatty premieres the 2013 Senior Center
Annual Report, with highlights of accomplishments for the Senior Center,
its leaders and staff!
Start mingling at 9 am; join us for continental breakfast (juice/fruit, bagels
and bars, yogurts and coffee) and participate in the program at 9:30 am. You
are on your way by 10:30 am with breakfast in your tummy, a happy heart,
and connections with our volunteer leaders, the movers and shakers of this
facility. To help us plan appropriately, call 266-6581 to RSVP.
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 W. Mifflin Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
(608) 266‑6581
www.madisonseniorcenter.org
Calling All Artists!
An Artful Affair,
Senior Art Show
Are you an artist age 55
plus? An Artful Affair is an
opportunity for Dane County
artists to display their artwork
and compete for cash prizes.
Enter works in watercolor, pastels, oils, ink/ pencil, chalk, acrylics or mixed
media on Tuesday, April 22. The Opening Show will be part of downtown
Madison’s Gallery Night on Friday, May 2. Call 266-6581 for a brochure
or visit www.madisonseniorcenter.org to print an application.
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
Hours......................... Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4 pm
Newsletter Committee
Production Coordinator.......................Pat Guttenberg
Volunteer Newsletter Editor................... Alice Coyne
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
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
Custodian, Jeff Thompson, 266‑6581
Clerk/Typist, Suzanne Smith
266‑6581, susmith@cityofmadison.com
CATCH Healthy Habits Coordinator, Laurie Bibo
267‑8673, lbibo@cityofmadison.com
Program Aide, Sally Stein
267‑8683, sstein@cityofmadison.com
“The Madison Senior Center promotes successful aging.”
AA/EOC Employer and Service Provider
Wisconsin Association
of Senior Centers
E‑MAIL SIGN‑UP
Receive your Messenger by email. Register for your
new My City of Madison Account at:
https://my.cityofmadison.com. Click on ‘New User?’
in the green box; then, on the word box ‘Register’.
Provide your information and click the box to
‘Register’. Scroll down to Senior Center and click!
Subscribe Today!
The Messenger is the monthly newsletter of the Madison Senior Center. It keeps you abreast of classes,
programs and volunteer opportunities. For just $6 a year, you can have it sent to your home. Call 266‑6581 or
stop by the front desk.
Register for the messenger
Mail the form below to the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703.
Name
Address
City
Phone
2
 Mailed to your home: $6 per year
 Emailed to your home: Free
State
Email
Zip
M u sic & E n t e rtai n m e n t
Tuesday Movie Matinee
Sponsored by Saint Jude
Hospice
On Tuesday, April 1 at 1 pm,
enjoy Last Vegas. Billy (Michael
Douglas), Paddy (Robert De Niro),
Archie (Morgan Freeman) and Sam
(Kevin Kline) have been best friends
since childhood. When Billy finally
proposes to his thirty-something
girlfriend, the four head to Las Vegas to relive their
glory days. Comedy, PG-13, 105 minutes.
Gather together on Tuesday, April 15
at 1 pm to watch Captain Phillips,
a multi-layered examination of the
2009 hijacking of the U.S. container
ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of
Somali pirates. The film focuses
on the relationship between the
Alabama’s commanding officer, Captain Richard
Phillips, and the Somali pirate captain, Muse, who
takes him hostage. Drama-Thriller, PG-13, 133
minutes. Enjoy popcorn and beverages. Donations for
refreshments are gladly accepted.
Game Day!
Have fun playing games with cards, dice, the Wii and
more! Join some MATC Recreation Management
Students from 12 noon-1:30 pm on Friday, April 4.
Win prizes! Call 266-6581 to register.
Senior Beat
Madison City Channel and the Senior Center
develop television programs
“for, by and about seniors.”
Jennifer Fischer will provide an update on the
work of the Aging & Disability Resource Center
(ADRC) of Dane County after its first year of
operation. Sandy Chalmers, Administrator of
the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection
(DATCP), will discuss consumer fraud, especially
as it relates to credit card and identity theft. Watch
Senior Beat all month: 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, 99).
Holocaust Remembrance Day
The internationally recognized date for Holocaust
Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th
day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar. It marks
the anniversary of the Warsaw ghetto uprising.
The United States Congress established the
Days of Remembrance as our nation’s annual
commemoration of the Holocaust and created the
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in
Washington, DC as a permanent living memorial
to the victims. Holocaust Remembrance Day is
Monday, April 28, 2014.
Put on Your Dancing
Shoes
Games Worth Playing
The Wisconsin Senior Games offers competitive and
non-competitive events held in the Madison Area.
The 2014 Games are for men and women, 50 and
older, and will take place May 31 to June 11. Visit
wiseniorgames.org or call Reggie at 274-6842.
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.
3
L if e L o n g L e ar n i n g
Meet the Author:
Ann Aswegan
On Tuesday, April 8 at 1 pm, we
welcome author Ann Aswegan back
to the senior center to read excerpts
and discuss her long awaited book,
Awakening to the Song of Yourself: Revelations
by Day and Dreams by Night. Learn how to
recognize your innate gifts and gain insights
into your personal dilemmas. Connect with your
inner self and navigate your dream world. Enjoy
this delightful roadmap to the subconscious!
Refreshments served.
Finding Inner Refuge: Tibetan
Yogas of Breath and Movement
Enjoy an introduction to the Tibetan way of
finding our inner refuge, supported by yogic
practices of breath and movement. Tsa means
channel and lung means vital breath or wind. The
tsa lung exercises work with the breath and seated
physical movements in five chakra locations
within your body. Release patterns that restrict
your life and cultivate positive qualities with ease.
Join Anne Forbes on alternate Tuesdays, April 1
(introduction), 15, 29, May 13, 1-2:30 pm. No
charge, but kindly register at 266‑6581.
Digestive Health
Did you know that 70% of
your immune system is located
in your gut? Several of our
“common” ailments are related
to poor digestive health and
function. Improve digestive health with the foods
you are already eating. Find out how and when to
supplement your diet from Dr. Kyle Nye and Dr.
Bailey Nye on Thursday, April 17 at 12:15 pm.
Call 266-6581.
4
Capturing your
Memories
Join SouthernCare Hospice
to document memories from
your past so you and your families can cherish them
for a lifetime. Put your thinking caps on as you’re
instructed on ways to perform memory recall and
write stories you can share. Join them on Tuesday,
April 8 at 10 am. Call 266-6581 to register.
The Sweet Spot!
Don’t miss this program about diabetes and its related
health conditions. It is also a support group that meets
every month, usually on the second Thursday. There
will be a new topic at each meeting. Join Pharmacist
Ben Heiser from Mallatt’s Pharmacy on Thursday,
April 10 at 1 pm. This month’s topic: Lowering the
Cost of Diabetes. Call 266-6581 to register.
And Then There Was One
Join Facilitator Donna Hutter as she
reviews, And Then There Was One, a
tactical survival workbook following
the loss of a spouse, life partner or
loved one and the Guidelines for
End-of-Life Preparedness for anyone to follow. The
workbook, written by Charlotte Fox, will provide the
basis for class, and presenters include Brenda Haskins,
Lawyer and Estate Planner, Michelle from Agrace
Hospice, and other professionals who can help you
plan. There is no charge but if you want a 258-page
workbook, the cost is $30. Sign up for this important
class on Tuesday, April 22 & 29, 9:30-11:30. Call
266-6581.
“The green eyes of Springtime,
Charming, as ever,
Flirting, again.”
–Michael Garofalo, Cuttings
L if e L o n g L e ar n i n g
Starting a Small Business?
Madison SCORE, in partnership with the Senior
Center, offers a forum for potential or small business
owners on Tuesday, April 8 from 10-11:30 am. It is
designed to help potential or current small business
owners understand how to get a business off the
ground or grow their current enterprise.
A panel of SCORE volunteers will answer
questions on accounting, taxes, business plans, sales
management; marketing, operations, human resources
and more. SCORE is a Madison nonprofit of 40
professionals (volunteers!) who counsel others on
how to kick start their business or expand their current
business. Call 266-6581 to register.
Aging and Disability
Resource Center
Join an expert from Home Health United to learn
about the Aging, Disability Resource Center
(ADRC). What is available through this resource?
They will identify what the ADRC is, its focus
and responsibility in the community for various
populations. Learn more on Tuesday, April 15 at
10 am. Register at 266-6581.
Eliminate Paper Clutter
Does the paper in your life cause
you stress and anxiety? Have
trouble keeping your papers in
order? Join Jill Annis, Owner
of Simply Organized, LLC and
columnist for the Wisconsin
State Journal. Learn decision making skills to
manage your papers; reduce the amount of mail
you receive; Learn about a system for organizing
your papers so you can find them and keep
them organized! Join Jill, your nonjudgmental,
compassionate, organizing expert, on Tuesday,
April 15 at 10 am. Register at 266‑6581.
Beneficiary Designations: Avoid
the Top Ten Mistakes
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Make sure your beneficiary designations and
ownership arrangements are up-to-date on
your retirement plans, annuities, life insurance
policies, investment accounts, bank accounts and
real estate. Are they consistent with your estate
planning goals? Learn more from Attorneys John
Horn and Dera Johnsen-Tracy on Wednesday,
April 9 at 10 am. Call 266-6581 to register.
During April, free screenings are available at any
First Choice Dental office in Dane County. Visit
FirstChoiceDental.com to find the nearest location to
you and make your 10 minute appointment.
Funeral Pre-Planning Workshop
Non-traditional Doll Making &
Writing Class
Express yourself. Join Wendy Fern Hutton’s doll
making class using simple sewing techniques. Create
a doll that speaks to your soul using fabrics, beads,
and sequins and practice writing about it, too. Join
Wendy on Friday, April 4 from 1:30-4 pm. 6 weeks
for a $60 fee. Call 266-6581 to register.
Planning in advance can relieve your family of the
emotional and financial burden that comes with
making quick decisions in arranging a funeral.
Join Joe Wimberger from Ryan & Joyce-Ryan
Funeral Homes on Wednesday, April 23 at 10 am
for this educational workshop (no solicitations).
Find out about funeral prearranging, prefunding
options, and receive a Vital Information Final
Needs Pre-Planning Checklist. Call 266-6581 to
register.
5
W e ll n e ss A cti v iti e s
Support Groups
jj AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Weekdays, 12 noon-1 pm
jj TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Mondays, 9:30-11 am
Home Health United
Visiting Nurse Service
Wednesday, April 2:
jj Foot Clinic (bring two towels) $20, 9 am
Wednesday, April 9:
jj Diabetic Foot Clinic* (bring two towels)
$28, 9 am
*Blood Pressure checks available.
Must call in advance to register, 266-6581.
Nutrition Walk By and Education
Understand the role protein plays in our bodies!
Join Nutrition Educator Martin Salas from Dane
County UW Extension on Tuesday, April 22
at 11 am to learn the recommended intake and
portion sizes of protein foods.
Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction
Spring courses will be held at the Senior Center
on Sunday afternoon beginning March 30 and
Thursday mornings/evenings beginning April 3.
Courses run 9 weeks. Taught by Scott Andersen,
Mindful Connections. For more information,
contact Scott at (608) 658-5193.
The Dane County SOS
The SOS Senior Council meets Friday, April 11
at 1 pm.
6
Wellness 101 Continues
jj Movement for Arthritis and Bone Health
Join us for this hands-on workshop to learn simple
and beneficial exercises for arthritis, muscle strength
and bone health. Workshop is free, but registration
is required. Thursday, April 17, 10-11 am, course
#44292. Call 204-3031 or 266-6581.
jj Meditation and Stress Management
Meditation is an excellent way to manage emotions
and is easy to practice. Sample an assortment
of meditation practices. Workshop is free, but
registration is required. Thursday, May 22, course
#44288. Call 204-3031 or 266-6581. Co-sponsored by
MSCR and the Madison Senior Center.
Welcome to New Sponsor:
Capitol Lakes
At Capitol Lakes, we provide
healthcare services in a warm,
residential environment. Our
Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers an
array of rehabilitation services, short-term nursing
care for individuals recovering from illness or injury,
and long-term care for individuals needing nursing
care for longer periods.
Our community is Medicare certified and our
professional staff members are caring, compassionate,
and available around-the-clock, seven days a week.
What really sets the skilled nursing care at Capitol
Lakes apart is our philosophy of providing services
and personal care that are tailored to individual
needs. Our goal is to help each person return to their
highest level of function in a comforting, relaxing
environment. Call 608-283-2145 today for a personal
tour.
Hospice Office Hours
Stop by the Agrace Hospice Table in the Dining
Area on April 16 from 10:30-11:30 am, the Third
Wednesday of each month. Learn more about Hospice
services from an expert.
Hearing Aids by
866-977-2546
Call Today for Your
Free Hearing Test
Honest, reasonably priced attorney
8JMMTt5SVTUT
%PNFTUJD1BSUOFSTIJQ"HSFFNFOUT
1PXFSTPG"UUPSOFZt3FBM&TUBUF
#VTJOFTT'PSNBUJPOFUD
Paul O’Flanagan
Attorney at Law
/PSUI$BSSPMM4U4UF
.BEJTPO
Paul@oflanaganlaw.com
The Travel Shoppe
Exceptional Care Comes Home
In-Home Health &
Palliative Services
Hospice Services
Home Medical Equipment
Meals On Wheels
Personal Emergency
Response System
800-924-2273 X www.HomeHealthUnited.org
Specializing in Motorcoach Tours
Madison Area Departures
Part time positions working with
children ages 5-11 after school
8'JFMET3PBEt'BMM3JWFS8*
Programs located in public schools in
and around Madison
IPVSTXFFLrIPVS
FYU
5PMM'SFF
XXXUSBWFMTIPQQFUPVSTDPN
www.wisconsinyouthcompany.org
$BTJOPTt%BZ5SJQTt&YUFOEFE%BZ5SJQT
www.restoredane.org
Open Tues-Sat 9-5
New/Used Building Material Store
7PMVOUFFSt%POBUFt4IPQ
All proceeds go to
Habitat for Humanity® of Dane County, Inc.
208 Cottage Grove Rd. ~ Madison
5906 Odana Rd. ~ Madison
608-661-2813
5IF#SJEHFUP1FBDFPG.JOE
Creating a Legacy of
CARE across generations...
one family at a time
$BMM6T
www.midwesthomecare.com
No
Lea w
sing
Support Our
Advertisers
Check the ads on
this page
Apartments Available
before you check
the yellow pages.
For more information call Lisa at (608) 831-7004
6234 Maywood Ave., Middleton, WI
www.heritagesenior.com
FOR AD INFO CALL PETE HARFORD 1-800-950-9952
WWW.4LPi.COM
Madison Senior Center, Madison
A 4C 01-1141
02-14-2014 10:21:01
Nutrition Site
Activity Calendar ‑ April, 2014
Monday
Join us for lunch! Serving 11:30 am,
Monday‑Friday
Enjoy a variety of healthy, delicious
meals and pleasant company.
Reservations are required at least one
day in advance by calling 266-6416. The
cost to provide a meal is $7.50; guests
over 60 are asked to pay what they can
contribute, with a suggested donation
of $4. Vegetarian Option (VO) will be
listed as the second option.
Tuesday, 4/1: Cheeseburger/Veggie
Burger
Wednesday, 4/2: Chicken-Rice/Soy
Chicken or Chef Salad
Thursday, 4/3: Salisbury Steak/SoyGravy
Friday, 4/4: Cod/Swiss on Rye
Monday, 4/7: Tater Tot Casserole/w/Soy
Tuesday, 4/8: Turkey/Veggie Sausage
Wednesday, 4/9: Polish Sausage/Soy
Dog or Chicken Salad
Thursday, 4/10: Soup-Sand/Egg Salad
Friday, 4/11: Chicken/Fish
Monday, 4/14: Chicken Casserole/Soy
Chicken
Tuesday, 4/15: Pork Roast/Rice w/Soy
Wednesday, 4/16: Ham/Cheese Bake/
Cheese Bake or Taco Salad
Thursday, 4/17: Chicken/Veggie Patty
Friday, 4/18: Fish on Bun/Cheese
Sandwich
Monday, 4/21: Meatballs/Spaghetti/Soy
Beef Sauce
Tuesday, 4/22: Beef Stew/Soy Stew
Wednesday, 4/23: Turkey Ham/Au
Gratin w/Soy or Garden Salad
Thursday, 4/24: Soup & Sandwich
Friday, 4/25: Chicken Salad/Veggie
Patty
Monday, 4/28: Salisbury Steak/Soy
Loaf
Tuesday, 4/29: Cheese Tortellini
Wednesday, 4/30: Turkey/Cheese Sauce
or Salad
Welcome, Brittingham
Residents!
8
Tuesday
1
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:45
1:00
1:00
1:00
7
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:45
1:00
1:30
Gentle Exercise
TOPS Meeting
PLATO
Adapted Yoga
Service Manager
Ping Pong
PLATO
PLATO
14
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:45
1:00
1:30
Gentle Exercise
TOPS Meeting
PLATO
Adapted Yoga
Service Manager
Ping Pong
PLATO
PLATO
21
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:45
1:00
1:30
Gentle Exercise
TOPS Meeting
PLATO
Adapted Yoga
Service Manager
Ping Pong
PLATO
PLATO
28
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
10:30
11:45
1:00
1:30
Artful Affair
Gentle Exercise
TOPS Meeting
PLATO
Adapted Yoga
Service Manager
Ping Pong
PLATO
PLATO
6:00
Bridge
Gentle Exercise
Still Life Drawing Class
Chair Massage by appt.
PD in Motion
Ping Pong
Movie Matinee: Last Vegas
PLATO
Finding Inner Refuge: Tibetan Yogas
Leaf Printing on Fabric
8
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:00
10:30
11:45
1:00
1:00
Bridge
Gentle Exercise
Still Life Drawing Class
Starting A Small Business
Capturing Your Memories
PD in Motion
Ping Pong
Meet the Author: Ann Aswegan
PLATO
15
8:30
9:00
9:00
10:00
10:00
10:30
11:45
1:00
1:00
1:00
Bridge
Gentle Exercise
Elder Wisdom Circle
Eliminate Paper Clutter
Aging & Disability Resource Center
PD in Motion
Ping Pong
Movie Matinee:
Captain Phillips
PLATO
Tibetan Yogas
22
8:30
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:30
11:00 11:45
1:00
Bridge
Artful Affair Drop-Off
Gentle Exercise
And Then There Was One
PD in Motion
Nutrition Education
Ping Pong
PLATO
29
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:30
11:45
12:15
1:00
1:00
6:00
Artful Affair
Bridge
Gentle Exercise
And Then There Was One
PD in Motion
Ping Pong
Red Hat Mamas
PLATO
Tibetan Yogas
Pounded Flower Art
MADISON SENIOR CENTER
330 WEST MIFFLIN STREETMADISON, WISCONSIN
Wednesday
Thursday
2
9:00
9:00
10:00
10:30
11:45
12:00
1:30
1:30
1:30
Rediscover Shakespeare
Foot Care Clinic
PLATO
Daily Bread
Ping Pong
Machiavelli in Context
Spanish Conversation
PLATO
PLATO
3
9:00
10:00
11:45
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:30
1:00
2:00
Gentle Exercise
PLATO (2 classes)
Ping Pong
Afternoon Dance
Mah Jongg
PLATO
PLATO
Gay & Gray Discussion
Li Chiao-Ping Dance
9
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:00
11:45
12:00
1:30 1:30
1:30
6:00
Rediscover Shakespeare
Diabetic Foot Clinic
Blood Pressure Check
Beneficiary Designations
PLATO
Ping Pong
Machiavelli in Context
Spanish Conversation
PLATO
PLATO
Latino Discussion Group
10
9:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
11:45
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:30
2:00
Annual Recognition
Breakfast
Gentle Exercise
Pre-School Crafts
PLATO (2 classes)
Ping Pong
Afternoon Dance
The Sweet Spot!
PLATO
PLATO
Li Chiao-Ping Dance
16
9:00
10:00
10:30
10:45
11:45
12:00
1:30
1:30
1:30
3:30 Rediscover Shakespeare
PLATO
Hospice Office Hours
Book Club
Ping Pong
Machiavelli in Context
Spanish Conversation
PLATO
PLATO
PLATO: Arts Cafe
23
9:00
10:00
10:00
11:45
12:00
1:30
1:30
1:30
6:00
Rediscover Shakespeare
PLATO
Funeral Pre-Planning
Workshop
Ping Pong
Machiavelli in Context
Spanish Conversation
PLATO
PLATO
Latino Caregivers
30
9:00
10:00
11:45
12:00
1:00
1:30
1:30
1:30
Artful Affair
Rediscover Shakespeare
PLATO
Ping Pong
Machiavelli in Context
Live & Learn: Gardening
Spanish Conversation
PLATO
PLATO
17
9:00
10:00
10:00
11:45
12:15
1:00
1:30
1:00
2:00
24
9:00
10:00
11:45
1:00
1:00
1:30
2:00
5:30
Gentle Exercise
PLATO (2 classes)
Movement for Arthritis/ Bone Health
Ping Pong
Digestive Health
Afternoon Dance
PLATO
Gay & Gray Discussion
Li Chiao-Ping Dance
Gentle Exercise
PLATO (2 classes)
Ping Pong
Afternoon Dance
PLATO
PLATO
Li Chiao-Ping Dance
Cooking: Knife Skills & Safety
MC
Visit the 2014 Artful Affair
Featuring Dane County Artists,
55 and older
266‑6581
Friday
4
9:00
9:00
10:00
11:45
12:00
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:30
Gentle Exercise
AARP Tax Assistance
Organic Gardening
Ping Pong
Bridge
Game Day!
Wii Games
Open Computer Lab
PLATO
Non-Traditional Doll Making
11
9:00
10:00
11:45
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:00
1:30
Gentle Exercise
Organic Gardening
Ping Pong
Bridge
Wii Games
Open Computer Lab
SOS Senior Council
PLATO
Non-Traditional Doll Making
18
9:00
10:00
11:45
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:30
Gentle Exercise
Organic Gardening
Ping Pong
Bridge
Wii Games
Open Computer Lab
PLATO
Non-Traditional Doll Making
25
9:00
10:00
10:00
11:45
12:00
12:30
1:00
1:00
1:30
Gentle Exercise
Organic Gardening
PLATO
Ping Pong
Bridge
Wii Games
Open Computer Lab
PLATO
Non-Traditional Doll Making
A BIG
To our Advertisers!
We really appreciate
your support!
- The Madison Senior Center
9
C lass e s A ND U P D A T E S
Madison College Classes
Register at (608) 258-2301 or visit http://madisoncollege.edu/ and click MyMadisonCollege, login
to your account, and use the Student Center to add your 5-digit class number(s). First time users
need to activate an account. Register EARLY; classes are cancelled if there are fewer than 10
participants registered one week prior to the beginning date.
Class #
MATC Class Title
64697 Cooking: Knife Skills & Safety
Fees
Fees
Age 60‑ Age 60+
$29
$25
Day
Start
Time
End
Time
Start
Date
End
Date
Thurs
5:30 pm
8:30 pm
4/24
4/24
Union Mini-Courses
Register Online: www.wisc.edu/minicourses (MasterCard/Visa)
Phone: 262-3156 (MasterCard/Visa)
By Mail: Check payable to WI Union Mini Courses
In Person: Rm 233/235 Union South, 1308 W. Dayton St., Madison, 53715
Fees
Day
Start
Time
Leaf Printing on Fabric and Paper
$29.50
Tues
6 pm
9 pm
4/1
Pounded Flower Art
$29.50
Thurs
6 pm
9 pm
4/29
Silk Scarf Dyeing
$29.50
Thurs
6 pm
9 pm
5/8
Class Title
End
Time
Date
Chair Massage
Scholarship Fund
Decrease your stress and prevent stress-related
injuries. Did you know that 75 percent of doctor visits
are for stress-related problems? Meet Kim Gorichanaz
LMT on Tuesday, April 1, 10 am-12:30 pm. $10 for
15 minutes. Call 266-6581 for a time.
Scholarships are available to people
over age 55 with annual income less
than $23,340 (one person) or $31,460
(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.
Recycle your Cartridges and Phones
Bring your used printer cartridges and
old phones to the Senior Center. It helps
us raise extra money for office supplies.
Thanks!
10
k n o w y o u r r e s o u rc e s
It’s April! Gardens, Flowers, and Fun!
Organic Gardening for Beginners
Join Gary Kuzynski for this 5-week session beginning
Friday, April 4 from 10-11:30 am. Learn Layout &
Garden Planning; Soil Preparation/Composting; Fruit
and Vegetable Selection/Planting by the Moon Signs;
Herb Companion Planting (culinary & medicinal) and
Fertilizing/Secondary and Fall Planting. Fee is $15 or
five Dane County TimeBank hours. Call 266-6581 to
register. 
Infected with
Spring Fever?
The cure is simple:
CATCH Healthy Habits!
Share your renewed
energy with the children
that need it in our community. A new program begins
April 28th meeting once weekly for 5 weeks on
Monday afternoons, or ask about our upcoming 4
week summer programs. There is a role for everyone,
no matter your fitness level, and in the end everyone
wins! Contact Laurie Bibo @ 608-267-8673 or
lbibo@cityofmadison.com today!
“A gush of bird song, a patter of dew
A cloud and a rainbow’s warning;
Suddenly sunshine and perfect blue
An April day in the morning!”
Live and Learn: Gardening
Learn the basics of composting: what materials to
use, and what to expect from the finished product. Joe
Muellenberg from UW Extension will help you with
the basics of turning kitchen scraps and yard waste
into something valuable! Join him on Wednesday,
April 30 from 1-2:30 pm. Fee: $5. Call 204-3023 for
registration information or go to mscr.org for Madison
Senior Center Course # 45111.
“I have seen the Lady April bringing
the daffodils,
Bringing the springing grass and the
soft warm April rain.”
–Harriet Prescott Spofford
Learn Something New!
MadisonSeniorCenter.org
Have you checked out our Website? Here’s what
you can discover: The Messenger, Calendar,
Special Events, Programs, More Resources,
Volunteering and information about Facility
Rental. Sign up to have the newsletter delivered
via email once a month. See page 2 for details.
–John Masefield
11
DOES YOUR BUSINESS
TAKE CREDIT CARDS?
Would you like to SAVE 10-20% on your fees? Ask
me about our “Save you money or pay you $500.00*
guarantee” *Terms & conditions apply
Personal &
Companion Care
Call Pete Harford at
800-950-9952 Ext. 2468
608-729-5365
Free Assessment
or E-mail: pharford@4LPi.com
www.seniorhelpersmadison.com
YOU CAN’T CONTROL THE WORLD,
BUT YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR DECISIONS.
Sometimes the market reacts poorly to
world events, but just because the market
reacts doesn’t mean you should. Still,
if current events are making you feel
uncertain about your finances, you should
schedule a complimentary portfolio review.
That way, you can make sure you’re in
control of where you want to go and how
you get there. Call or visit your local
financial advisor today.
Karen P. Wulff, Financial Advisor
$PNNFSDF%SJWF4VJUF
.BEJTPO8*
www.edwardjones.com .FNCFS4*1$
This Space Available
For Information On
Advertising,
Please Call Our
Representative
Living Life to the Fullest
(608) 669-5542
info@emersonmadison.com
www.emersonmadison.com
Pete Harford
We value great care, wonderful meals,
meaningful activities, & community
involvement.
at 800-950-9952 ext. 2468
or
Email: pharford@4LPi.com
www.SeekAndFind.com
Come visit us to see why we are
so proud of our community.
#VSLF3Er.BEJTPOr
Honest, Experienced, Trusted, Knowledgeable
STEVE SEELIGER
REALTOR , CRS, GRI
®
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, Discounted Cable TV and Internet
Community Room and Resident Activities
Call me for a free MARKET ANALYSIS
on your home and help with
staging it for a fast sale!
608-838-6515
4809 Dale St., McFarland, WI 53558
sseeliger@starkhomes.com
One Bedroom $670.00, Two Bedroom $800.00
t
"SBQBIP%St.BEJTPO8*
Income restrictions may apply.
Professionally managed by Oakbrook Corporation
FREE MEMBERSHIP
In Buying Group Of 100,000 Businesses ($399 Value) With An Ad On This Bulletin
Call Pete Harford at 1-800-950-9952 ext. #2468 or E-mail: pharford@4LPi.com
FOR AD INFO CALL PETE HARFORD 1-800-950-9952
WWW.4LPi.COM
Madison Senior Center, Madison
B 4C 01-1141
02-14-2014 10:21:01
O n g o i n g A cti v iti e s
Gentle Exercise Group
Exercise together by watching DVDs that increase
strength, flexibility and balance. Meets Mondays,
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9-10 am.
Everyone welcome! Participants choose appropriate
exercises.
Play Bridge
Want to play Bridge? New players are always
welcome. Tuesday mornings, 8:30-11 and/or Friday
afternoons, 12 noon-3 pm.
Ping Pong
Play ping pong everyday 11:45 am-12:45 pm unless a
large activity is scheduled.
Play Pool!
8:30-11 am Monday through Thursday, unless a large
activity is scheduled. $4 per hour.
Rediscover Shakespeare
Read aloud the words of a master. Wednesday
mornings at 9 am with facilitator Brian Knight.
Wii Games
Join us Friday afternoons at 12:30 for Wii games. It’s
fun and good exercise. Free.
Open Computer Lab
The lab is open Fridays, 1-3 pm. Experienced
volunteers are available to assist with computer
questions.
Conversational Spanish Group
Want to practice your Spanish? Join this group every
Wednesday from 1:30-3 pm. New members welcome.
PD in Motion
Designed for people with Parkinson’s disease,
this class meets Tuesdays from 10:30-11:15 with
Instructor Sheryl Hursh. $40 for 8 weeks or drop-in
for $5 per time. Register at 266-6581.
Adapted Yoga
This modified approach accesses yoga practices
for those who have limited mobility from age,
injury, or a disabling condition. Join Instructor
Kristin Sage on Monday, 10:30-11:30 am, to
focus on creating strength and stability in core
areas. Call 266-6581.
Support Groups
Latino Support Group meets Wednesday, April 9
and Latino Caregivers meet on Wednesday,
April 23 from 6-8 pm. Offered in Spanish only.
Daily Bread
Join the monthly group of senior adults on
Wednesday, April 2 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.
Red Hat Mamas
This Red Hat group meets on Tuesday, April 29
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,
April 3 and 17 from 1-3 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.
13
HE L P I N G OU R F OUND A T I ON
The Madison Senior Center Foundation, Inc.
is a 501(c) 3 organization. Your contributions
are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Donations to the Foundation are a primary
financial resource that provides programs
and activities. Your generosity makes
things happen! Please consider a regular
contribution to the Madison Senior Center.
Donations
Remembrances - In Memory Of
jj Dane County SOS
jj Christine Beatty
jj John Koch
jj Charlotte Cole by Diana Fox
In-Kind
jj The Spiel Foundation
Donors are Volunteers, Too
Volunteer Week starts April 6. At this time, the Madison Senior Center reflects upon its good fortune and
honors the 300 volunteers that serve. It feels good to engage all these people in “promoting successful
aging.”
Besides donating time, many volunteers make a financial gift, too. This is a significant part of the resources
that allow us to provide programs and opportunities here for all older adults. We appreciate and remember
these generous people who benefit the Madison Senior Center. Gifts of time and money are essential to our
operation.
Thank you for your voluntary support! It DOES make a difference!
And please remember, you are warmly invited to attend our Annual Recognition Breakfast on Thursday,
April 10, from 9-10:30 am. There is no fee, but please RSVP to 266-6581.
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
 Champion . . . $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.
14
the Volunteer VIEW
Annual Recognition Breakfast
Volunteers are cordially invited to join us on
Thursday, April 10, to celebrate National Volunteer
Week. Breakfast is served at 9 am. City of Madison
Alder Lauren Cnare and Legislative Analyst Heather
Allen will discuss and share recommendations from
their work on the Changing Demographic Workgroup
Report. As you might expect, there is consideration in
the report about the increasing number of older adults
in our community. There is no charge, but your RSVP
is appreciated to help us plan at 266-6581.
RSVP Bus Buddies Program
Help someone in your part of town learn how to ride
the bus by becoming an RSVP “Bus Buddy.” Call Jan
at RSVP to learn more at 238-7787.
Service Opportunities
Serve as a regular or substitute volunteer Front Desk
receptionist. Greet and meet new people and serve
participants in many ways. M-F, morning or afternoon
opportunities available. Training provided. Call Rick
at 267-2344 for information.
Welcome New Volunteers
jj Brooke Francis
jj Paige Galassini
jj Lauren Kohlbeck
jj Joseph Orner
jj Phil Overmoyer
jj Sydney Schibbelhut
jj David Souza
Dane County TimeBank
As a TimeBank member, you can convert Senior
Center volunteer hours into TB credits which you can
spend on a variety of services. Call Rick at 267-2344
or visit www.danecountytimebank.org to learn more.
Volunteer Spotlight:
Daryl Sherman
Daryl Sherman is the Senior
Center’s nominee for the 2014
Community Volunteer Award
sponsored by the United Way
of Dane County.
His nomination is due to his faithful leadership
at the Senior Center over many years. He has
served on the Senior Center Personnel Leadership
Council since 2006 and Co-Chair of the 20102011 Accreditation Team. He presently serves
as member and convener of the Senior Center
Advisory Council and A Photo Affair Judge in
which he served for about 15 years.
Daryl devotes time to PLATO (Participatory
Learning and Teaching Organization) where
he leads a multi-week course on the Civil War
each semester. He also volunteers for Olbrich
Botanical Gardens and has presented programs
for the Olbrich Garden’s docent training series
and served as docent for the Bolz Conservatory
for more than 8 years.
He contributes to activities of Veterans for Peace,
establishing the Memorial Mile each Memorial
Day to recognize and honor fallen soldiers of the
Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. He was a member of
the local arrangements committee that hosted the
2013 National Veterans for Peace Conference in
Madison.
As a member Madison Friends of International
Students program, Daryl enjoys teaching English
to students. Daryl is an active contributor to both
the Senior Center and our community.
15
The Messenger
PRSRT STD
US POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT 1132
MADISON, WI
330 WEST MIFFLIN STREET ♥ MADISON WI 53703
www.madisonseniorcenter.org
Sneak Preview of Older Americans Month
• May 2: Gallery Night featuring Artists from An Artful Affair
• May 2: Ballroom Basics for Balance, Free Intro Class
• May 7: Sixth Grade Essay Contest Winner
• May 27: Gilda’s Glee Club Performs
• Join the CATCH Healthy Habits Volunteer Team Today!
16