Newsletter - South Madison Coalition of the Elderly
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Newsletter - South Madison Coalition of the Elderly
South Madison Coalition of the Elderly 128 E. Olin Avenue Suite 110 Madison, WI 53713 SOUTHSIDE SENIOR January 2015 VOLUME 97 Contributors Anne Armstrong Mia Bianca-Burdett Carol Carnine Donald Dushek Gladys Garcia David Gullickson Nancy Herman Nathan Conrad Huset Bessie McMahon Phillip Stoddard Nicole Bowron Stephen Blitz Marilyn Connell Nikita Ferguson Grant Gelhar Anna Hargons James Hoppe Nancy Kosseff June Spencer Eileen Tifft Broihan Management & Consulting Kathryn Hill, in honor of Sai Vang & Donna Bringardner J. Eloise Barrett, in honor of Lucy Bradley Bodden Agency, in honor of Al & Ann Bodden Anonymous, in honor of Laurie Cadarette Snow and Shoveling If you are unable to clear the snow from your sidewalk or driveway in the required 24 hours, because of age/disability, please call the Building Inspection Division at 266-4551 and ask to speak to a Property Maintenance Inspector. The Inspector can place your address on the 72-hour extension list. They will also try to pair you up with a senior coalition or other agency in your neighborhood, which may be able to provide help with shoveling. Check in next month’s Southside Senior for info on where to get tax help. Phone: 608-251-8405 smcelder.com 2014 Brings Staff Changes to SMCE As another year draws to a close and a new one begins, it is time to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, challenges and changes. The past year brought about several staffing changes with the retirements of three long-term employees. Annie Armstrong joined the SMCE staff as a Nutrition Site Manager in 2001 and worked at our Romnes and Quaker sites. After 13 years, Annie retired this past fall, but has continued to show her dedication and commitment as a volunteer for our agency. Joan Duerst has spent her entire life committed to social justice and helping others and her work as our Home Chore Program Volunteer Coordinator for the past 6 years demonstrated her passion for making our community a better place. Joan retired from the Coalition in September, but will continue to be a force in the community as she pursues new, meaningful initiatives to make a difference. Sandy Spiece has been a Case Manager at SMCE for the past 6 years and will be retiring at the end of 2014. Sandy has been a dedicated, compassionate advocate for her clients and has worked tirelessly to connect people to vital services and resources. She has had a real impact on many lives in South Madison and will be missed! We wish to express our deepest gratitude for the meaningful contributions these wonderful women have made to SMCE and the older adults we serve, and we wish them the very best as they embark on the next phase of their lives. When one door closes, another opens and so we welcome two new staff members to our agency. Hannah Halverson has joined our staff as a General Case Manager. She has experience working with older adults and in the Mental Health field and is also a proud new mom! Jeanette Arthur is our new Home Chore Program Volunteer Coordinator, and has an extensive background working with community organizations in a variety of roles. She is an Edgewood College graduate and well connected to the community. Please join me in welcoming these new members to our fine staff. Marcia Hendrickson, Executive Director South Madison Coalition of the Elderly JANUARY 2015 PAGE 2 SOUTHSIDE SENIOR ACTIVITIES below held at MADISON SENIOR CENTER 330 W. Mifflin St. 266-6581 128 E. Olin Avenue Suite 110 251-8405 Basic Drawing Computers for Beginners Meet the Author Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 am January 7-February 11 FEE $50 Registration needed; 266-6581 Instructor: Ayza-Andriana Chirina Tuesdays 10:00-11:30 am January 6-27 FREE Registration needed; 266-6581 Tuesday, December 9 1:00 pm Learn the basics of drawing everyday items. Bring a sketchbook, graphite pencil and an eraser. Watercolor Basics Get comfortable with computer basics. Join Gil Hillman to learn to write and communicate using Gmail, Microsoft Word and Facebook. Meet Sandra Adell, author of a moving memoir, Confessions of a Slot Machine Queen. As a young unwed teen mother from Detroit, she beat the odds to become a professor at a major mid-western university, only to risk everything with an addiction to slot machine gambling. Fridays, 9:00-11:00 am January 9-February 13 FEE $50 Registration needed; 266-6581 Instructor: Ayza-Andriana Chirina Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers Downsizing: Top 10 Tips Learn to mix and apply colors, creating different textures and colorful designs. Previous drawing experience a plus. Bring a pad of cold press watercolor paper, a graphite pencil, an eraser, a watercolor paint set, a round watercolor brush, paper towels and a plastic cup. Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 am January 7-February 4 Hear from those directly affected, about early, middle and late stages of the disease. Learn what you need to know, how to plan and what you can do at each point along the way. Topics include legal/financial planning, coping strategies, treatment options, communicating and maximizing independence. Join Sandy Sobek Leslie from Helen's Attic Estate Services for tips on downsizing, organizing and sanitizing your belongings and your home. Non-traditional Doll-Making Class Fridays, 1:30-4:00 pm January 9-30 FEE $40 Registration needed; 266-6581 Express yourself in Wendy Fern Hutton’s non-traditional dollmaking class using simple sewing techniques. Create a doll that speaks to your soul--an animal totem, a medicine doll or maybe a spirit guide. Use fabrics, beads, feathers, ribbons, and sequins . Chair Massages Wednesday, January 21 9:30 am- 12:00 noon $10 / 15 minutes Appointments needed: 266-6581 Do You Love Birds? Thursday, January 15 10 am Registration needed; 266-6581 Join Dee Wylie, Madison Audubon Society Volunteer, for a presentation on local birds. Learn more about your favorite birds and see some beautiful photos. Make & Keep Reasonable Resolutions Tuesday, January 13 10:00 am Registration needed; 266-6581 Join an expert from SouthernCare for ideas on how to keep those New Year’s resolutions. Thursday, January 22 10:00 am Tuesday Matinees 1:00 pm January 6: Edge of Tomorrow a story of a military officer fighting an extraterrestrial enemy who can reset the day and know the future. The officer is able to acquire the same power and team up with a Special Forces warrior to end the war. Stars Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt. Sci-fi PG. 1:00 pm January 20: Maleficent See Angelina Jolie plays a vengeful fairy who curses an infant princess, only to find that the child is the only person who can restore peace in a troubled land. Family PG. Popcorn and beverages served. Donations for refreshments are gladly accepted. South Madison Coalition of the Elderly 128 E. Olin Avenue Suite 110 251-8405 SOUTHSIDE SENIOR Give and Receive Social Support Connections with other people not only make life more fulfilling, they actually help older adults to stay healthy. If you are feeling isolated because you can’t get out of the house like you used to—or if you are looking for a volunteer opportunity that will coax you out of the house for a chance to socialize with older adults of like interests, the programs below are for you! Each of these programs recruits volunteers who are trained and matched with an adult age 55 or older, who can use some positive support to remain independent. The emphasis is on sharing interests and activities through visits and outings. Volunteers in these programs are not expected to do chores, housework or perform personal care. Each program is slightly different, but all have coordinators to provide continued support and supervision. Catholic Charities Elder Mentor Program 608-833-4800 x 112 catholiccharitiesofmadison.org/ProgramsServices/ValuingSeniors Volunteer Mentors offer friendly visiting, help with errands, reading and small organizing tasks. Mentors are carefully matched with clients to assure the best possible service is being delivered and to encourage long term friendships. .. Independent Living Friendly Visiting Program 608-268-9641 independentlivinginc.org/friendly-visiting Friendly Visitors help older and disabled adults remain independent in their homes, through regular outings or visits in person or by phone. Volunteers can also provide reminders of upcoming appointments. A small annual fee may apply, based on income. Peer Support of Dane County 608-846-9469 x 224 This program connects volunteers to homebound or isolated adults age 55 and older, with special attention to residents of smaller communities around the county. Volunteers may receive additional training, as needed, in how to support peers experiencing grief and loss, separation from family, health changes and other life changes. There are many areas of interest that you could be sharing with a peer. Here are some possibilities to get you thinking: books, board games, cards, cooking, crafts, exercise, gardening, history, music, needlework and sewing, pets, prayer or meditation, puzzles; vintage or antique collecting, window shopping, writing. JANUARY 2015 PAGE 3 CASE MANAGEMENT RESOURCES Case Management South Madison Coalition case management services are free of charge to South Madison residents age 60 or older.*** Our case managers will help you connect to resources for living independently in the community. They can help you to look for housing, set up medical appointments, become familiar with local transportation options, or apply for, and work with government and specialty programs that you may be eligible for, such as Medical Assistance, Project Home, Energy Assistance or our home chore volunteer services. Our case managers are happy to visit your home to talk about your needs and the ways we can help. Depending on demand for our services, a case manager is assigned to work with you, two to four weeks after you contact us. To find out more, or for answers to basic questions, call us at 251-8405 or stop during walk-in hours at the locations below. Walk-in Office Hours Madison Senior Center 330 W. Mifflin Street Mondays 11:00–12:00 noon Quaker Housing 2025 Taft Street Wednesdays 10:30 –11:30 am Romnes Apartments 540 W. Olin Ave. Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 noon **From the Capitol Square to the south city limits, between Randall Avenue and Lake Monona. JANUARY 2015 PAGE 4 South Madison Coalition of the Elderly 128 E. Olin Avenue Suite 110 251-8405 DINING CENTER SOUTHSIDE SENIOR MONDAY TUESDAY MENU WEDNESDAY Salad Option ** WEDNESDAY All dining centers are closed January 1, 2015. Madison Senior Center dining room will be closed on January 19, and will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Tuesday, January 20. THURSDAY FRIDAY 1 Swiss Steak Rice Broccoli Bread Stick Peaches Oatmeal Raisin Cookie VO-Soy Strips, Onions & Peppers Madison Senior Center 330 W. Mifflin St. 266-6416 Romnes Apartments 540 W. Olin Ave. 251-8405 Quaker Housing 2025 Taft St. 251-8405 5 Meatballs in Gravy Noodles Carrots Grape Juice Strawberry Ice Cream VO-Soy Beef Sauce 12 Turkey Ham Scalloped Potatoes Squash Rye Bread Fruit Cup Cookie VO-Swiss on Rye ***19 Chili Cornbread Apple Juice Tropical Fruit Salad Carnival Cookie VO-Veggie Chili 26 Macaroni & Cheese Broccoli Hard Roll Pear Half Sugar Cookie 6 7 2 7 8 9 Roast Beef Gravy Mashed Potatoes Peas & Onions Wheat Roll Applesauce VO-Soy in Gravy Baked Chicken Stuffing Gravy Green Beans Pear Cake VO-Veggie Ribbett Taco Salad: lettuce, beef or chicken, onions, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, sour cream, chips or bowl Vegetable Minestrone Ham Salad on Bun Pineapple Jell-O VO-Veggie Dog on Bun Meatloaf Red Potatoes Spinach Wheat Bread Banana VO-Veggie Burger 13 Ham & Bean Soup Shredded Carrot Salad Bread Stick Fruit Cocktail Butterscotch Pudding VO-Veggie Soup 14 Goulash Casserole California Veggies Wheat Bread Ice Cream VO-Soy Casserole 14 Chef Salad: lettuce, ham, turkey, egg, cheese, four seasonal vegetables, dressing choice 15 Swissburger Onion Slice Chuck Wagon Corn Banana Peanut Butter Cookie VO-Veggie Burger 16 Roast Turkey Gravy Mashed Potatoes Brussels Sprouts Apricots Jell-O Cake VO-Veggie Sausage & Potato Salad 20 21 Chicken & Dumplings Peas Wheat Roll Peaches Lemon Bar VO-Soy Meat & Dumplings 21 Chinese Chicken Salad on lettuce: chicken, celery, green pepper, mandarin oranges, pineapple, special dressing; Chinese noodle garnish 22 Tomato Barley Soup Turkey, Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato on Rye Mandarin Orange Jell-O VO-Meatless Soup & Cheese Sandwich 23 Pepper Steak Gravy Mashed Potatoes Spinach Multigrain Bread Apple Slices VO-Soy & Peppers 27 28 28 29 30 Beef Tips Noodles Beets Wheat Bread Fruit Cocktail Orange Sherbet VO-Soy Meat in Veggie Gravy Spaghetti & Meatballs Carrot Coins Multigrain Bread Pineapple VO-Soy Spaghetti Sauce Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole Italian Green Beans Wheat Bread Apple Pie Slice VO-Chicken Soy Casserole Garden Salad: mixed greens, cheese, egg, celery, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, peas, green onion; choice of dressing Pork Cutlet Gravy Mashed Potatoes Winter Veggies Grape Juice Chocolate Ice Cream VO-Veggie Burger Broccoli Cheese Soup Tuna Salad on Wheat Tomato & Lettuce Apricots Pumpkin Bar VO-Egg Salad, Lettuce & Tomato on Rye South Madison Coalition of the Elderly JANUARY 2015 PAGE 5 SOUTHSIDE SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM and NEIGHBORHOOD SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES 128 E. Olin Avenue Suite 110 251-8405 Senior Lunch Program We welcome you to attend lunch at one of our dining centers. The menu includes a vegetarian entrée choice every day, and a main dish salad choice on Wednesdays. Try out these alternatives! If you are age 60 or older, you will not be charged for the meals. But to keep the program going, the suggested minimum donation is $4 per meal. Please donate what you can afford. You can make your donation anonymously at the dining center. Other persons who attend the meals will be asked to pay the full cost of the meal; $7.50. Meal reservations and cancelations must be made 24 hours in advance. Call the dining center you plan to attend, or the coalition office at 251-8405. Transportation to the dining centers from your home is available through a Dane County group van service. Suggested donation is $1 per round trip, but no-one is denied service if unable to donate. Rides must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance; call Transit Solutions at 294-8747. January 2015 Activities at our Dining Centers All dining centers are closed January 1, 2015. Madison Senior Center dining room will be closed on January 19, and will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Tuesday, January 20. Healthy Snacking Belly Laugh Day Join your Extension Nutrition Educator for ideas on healthy choices for your next snack attack. Bring your best jokes and be ready to laugh after lunch on Friday, January 23. The menu includes pepper steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, apricots and Jell-O cake. Prizes for jokes! Quaker Romnes January 13 January 27 11:00 am 11:20 am Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Join us for lunch on Monday, January 19 to remember a great man who used peaceful methods to change our country for the better. Share a meal of chili, tropical fruit salad, apple juice, cornbread and a carnival cookie. Virtual Visit to Australia Visit the land “down under” through photos and activities during lunch on Monday, January 26. Our meal will include macaroni and cheese, broccoli, a pear half, roll and sugar cookie. Drum Beats with Duggleby Free Yoga for All Abilities Don’t miss this fun new way to exercise body and mind—Join John Duggleby for his “Beat Generation” drum circle. Begin with a warm-up and then learn about “talking rhythms,” time signatures, and drum-along-sing-alongs. End with a call-andresponse in which participants invent a drum riff for the group to copy. Drumming equipment will be provided. This special program is made possible by a grant from Dane Arts. Romnes Apartments Wednesdays, 3-4:30 p.m. Call ahead: 515-8127 or 509-1765 Romnes Apartments, 540 W. Olin Ave. 12:00—12:30 pm Quaker Apartments, 2025 Taft St. 1:00—1:30 pm Foot Care Clinics at Romnes Cost is $20. Call 251-8405 to sign up. DIABETIC: Thursday, January 8, 1:30-4:00 pm. Take care of your feet! An RN will provide toenail trimming for diabetics and persons who take blood thinners. NON-DIABETIC: Thursday, January 22, 1:00-3:00 pm. Care is provided by a CNA from Home Health United. South Madison Coalition of the Elderly JANUARY 2015 PAGE 6 SOUTHSIDE SENIOR HEALTH NOTES 128 E. Olin Avenue Suite 110 251-8405 Health Insurance Requirements If you are not currently covered by Medicare, Medicaid, the VA health system, or some form of health insurance, you must get coverage by February 15, 2015 or face penalties—and the risk of being caught un-insured in a health care crisis. To help you sort out the options and find the most economical coverage, Dane County offers lots of assistance with Health Insurance Enrollment. You can get walk-in help at: Dane County Job Center 1819 Aberg Ave. Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm Other locations convenient for South Madison residents: Central Madison Public Library Room 209 201 W Mifflin St. Thursdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm January 8 January 22 February 5 Goodman South Madison Public Library Green Room and Aqua Room 2222 S Park St Mondays, 10:00 am-1:00 pm January 12 January 26 February 9 There are several supplemental programs that help people with low incomes afford coverage. Take advantage of this enrollment service to find out the details. It is helpful to bring along your ID, Social Security number, proof of income for 2014 and an estimate of the income you expect for 2015. You can also get help directly from the healthcare marketplace. Go to healthcare.gov, or call 1-800-318-2596. Stress Reduction Roundup Maintaining Brain Health Fitchburg Public Library 5530 Lacy Rd. Saturday, January 10 10:30 am Monona Senior Center 1011 Nichols Rd. Monona Wednesday, January 28 10:-11:00 am In this fun, quick-paced workshop, learn easy stress reduction techniques using your breath and creative joint play. Additional topics include using posture to promote ease and confidence, stressproofing your morning and how to graciously end your day for better, restful sleep. Get tips for staying sharp at any age. Hear brain health tips regarding nutrition, mental exercise, physical activity and more. Presented by the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. Better with Age Series This year, experts from the UW School of Medicine Division of Geriatrics will present a free series of talks on the specifics of healthy aging. The presentations will take place on the third Thursday afternoon of each month in 2015. Locations will vary. The first two sessions are listed belowwatch for more listings in coming months. 1. Mind over Matter, Brain Over Bladder: Tips and Tricks for the Older Woman Dr. Heidi Brown, Assistant Professor of Gynecology Thursday, January 15 2-3:00 pm Capitol Lakes, 333 W. Main St. No registration required 0 2. Help, I Lost My Car Keys Cary Gleason, Phd, Assistant Professor of Geriatrics 3. Thursday, February 19 2-3:00 pm Oakwood University Woods 6205 Mineral Point Rd. Madison Chapter—Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) Monthly Meeting Fitchburg Library 5530 Lacy Road January 21, 2015 6:30-8:00 pm Join this dynamic group for an opportunity to meet others with a hearing loss, learn that you are not alone and find out about the best products, strategies and resources for coping. South Madison Coalition of the Elderly 128 E. Olin Avenue Suite 110 251-8405 SOUTHSIDE SENIOR Cure Cabin Fever Series Wisconsin Historical Museum 30 N. Carroll St. 10:00 am-2:00 pm Saturdays in January Cure your cabin fever at these special programs about lumberjack life. They include hands-on activities and engaging presentations. January 10: Lumberjacks at Work Learn about the impact of the hard work of tree cutting, examine different types of wood and enjoy family-friendly activities. January 17: Foods of Lumber Camps Hear about the cooks who kept lumber camps in order and taste some of the foods that loggers ate. January 24: Lumberjacks at Play Create an instrument, learn some camp songs and play card games lumberjacks enjoyed. At 11:00 am, hear a special performance of traditional tunes played on fiddle and drum by Amy McNally and Kurt Griesemer. January 31: Lore of the Northwoods Enjoy story-telling and create a Hodag-inspired monster. At 11:00 am, hear a talk by Michael Edmonds, author of Out of the Northwoods: The Many Lives of Paul Bunyan (appropriate for ages 16+). LGBT Senior Alliance Winter Social Thursday, January 15 5:00-8:00 pm Madison Senior Center 330 W. Mifflin St. RSVP to Outreach: 255-8582 The Common Chords have been invited to entertain at this gathering. Candlelight Snowshoe/ Hike Saturday, January 17 5:00 –7:00 pm Edna Taylor Conservation Park 802 Femrite Drive Enjoy the soft glow of 200 candles and luminaries as you meander along a one mile trail through Edna Taylor Park, the Monona Woodland Park and the Aldo Leopold Nature Center. The Nature Center will be open as a warming shelter and is equipped with restrooms, and there will be a campfire outside. You are encouraged to bring your own snowshoes-only a limited number will be available to use. Pets, skiing or sleds will not be allowed. If there is no snow this event will be held as a Candlelight Hike. If there is inclement weather, the event may be cancelled; call 266-4711 for updates. Musical Theatre Open Mic Night Friday, January 30 8:00pm Memorial Union Fredric March Play Circle FREE for all ages Do you love to sing show tunes? Bring your favorite scores or sheet music and share in a night of musicmaking with fellow Broadway enthusiasts. This free event is coordinated by Four Seasons Theatre, and they provide the pianist. See more details at fourseasonstheatre.com, and uniontheter.wisc.edu.. JANUARY 2015 PAGE 7 COMMUNITY-WIDE EVENTS and INFORMATION Free transportation may be available for the meetings below. Call the contact person for details African American Details: Pam Bracey, 243-5252 Discussion Group Wednesday, December 10 1:00-3:00 p.m. Share holiday memories & tea while making treat bags Quaker Housing, 2025 Taft St Diabetes Support Group Thursday, December 18 2:00-4:00 pm Celebrate a successful year with a special meal Romnes Apts, 540 W. Olin Ave. Latino Details: Yolanda Salazar, 243-5252 Latino Discussion Group Wednesday, January 21 5:30–8:30 p.m. Madison Senior Center New Year Celebration & Planning Latino Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Wednesday, January 28 5:30–8:30 p.m. Madison Senior Center Topic: Annual checkups Grandparents & Other Relatives as Parents Details: Ethel Dunn 238-8751 Saturday, January 10 & Friday, January 23 10:00 am-12:00 noon 831 E. Washington Ave. LGTB Gay & Gray Discussion Group Thursday, January 8 & 22 1:00—3:00 pm NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #2185 MADISON WI 53713 South Madison Coalition of the Elderly 128 E. Olin Avenue Suite 110 Madison WI 53713 Dedicated to Safe Independence for the Community’s Older Adults January 2015 VOLUME 97 circulation: 1400 The South Madison Coalition of the Elderly is a nonprofit agency serving south Madison residents age 60 and older. We provide some services directly, and assist older adults to obtain a wide range of additional services and information for maintaining self-reliance. If you or someone you know needs information or assistance, call 251-8405 or stop by our office, 128 E. Olin Avenue, Suite 110. 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