Wauwatosa Senior Centers Newsletter

Wauwatosa Senior Centers Newsletter A MONTHLY GUIDE TO ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR ADULTS AGE 50 +

11324 West Center Street, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53222

What’s Happening:

October 1– Walk with a Doc 1– Senior Club BINGO! 4– Needlers Group 5– Fall Flu Clinic 7-Toe Nail Trimmers 7– Medicare Q and A w/Patti 8– Senior Club Book Discussion 12– Card Making Class 14– “Her Stories”- History of Soap Operas 14- Toe Nail Trimmers 14- Medicare Q and A w/Patti 15– Senior Club BINGO! 18– Needlers Group 20– Movie Time at Hart Park 20- Fire Safety Day 21– Toe Nail Trimmers 21– Contemporary Book Club 22– Senior Club Presentation 22– Travel Time with Barb 26– Meet the New Superintendent Dr. Means 27– Hear WI Mobile Audiology Clinic 28-Toe Nail Trimmers 29– Senior Club Movie

November 3– Les Paul Program 4– Toe Nail Trimmers 10– Card Making Class 11– Toe Nail Trimmers 18– Toe Nail Trimmers 18– Contemporary Book Club 25– Thanksgiving Day– Closed 26– Senior Centers Closed

October 2021

2021 Fall Flu Clinic at the Hart Park Senior Center When: Tuesday, October 5th 10am-2pm Where: Garden Room at the Hart Park Senior Center

Appointments are required, please call in advance to reserve your time slot. 414.471.8495. Thank you to Walgreens for sponsoring this free event. An Afternoon with Superintendent Dr. Demond Means Tuesday, October 26th at 1:00pm Please join us for an afternoon with our new Wauwatosa School District Superintendent Dr. Demond Means. You will get an opportunity to listen to his vision for our school district and where he plans to take it in the future. It will be an afternoon of good conversation, coffee, snacks and an opportunity for community questions. Please contact the Hart Park Senior Center to make your reservation. 414.471.8495 Les Paul Program Wednesday, November 3rd at 1pm $3 members/ $5 non-members

The Life and legacy of the “Wizard of Waukesha”. Guitarist, songwriter, luthier, and inventor. Wisconsin native Les Paul is one of the most famous names in music history. Discover the amazing journey of an American icon at this program pre-sented by the Les Paul Foundation. Advanced Registration is required. Don’t miss out! Please contact the Hart Park Senior Center at 414.471.8495 to make your reservation.

SENIOR CENTER INFORMATION RESOURCE CORNER

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Hart Park Senior Center and the Senior Club are programs under the auspices of the Wauwatosa Recreation Department. The Hart Park Senior Center also serves as a Nutrition Site for the Milwaukee County Department on Aging.

The Wauwatosa Senior Centers rely on the support and dedication of members, volunteers, donors and community partners. Together we work toward our common goal of continued excellent activities, a fun and friendly environment and meaningful volunteer experiences.

Hart Park Senior Center Staff Director: Kosta Zervas [email protected] Program Coordinator: Kristen Hecht Email: [email protected] Phone: (414) 471-8495 Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday: 8am-4pm Friday: 8am-2pm

Civic Center Senior Center Staff Program Coordinators: Donna Weingarten and Bob DeLeon Phone: 414-479-8900 Ext. 5789 Hours of Operation Tuesdays: 9am-3pm Wednesdays: 11am-3pm Fridays: 9am-3pm

Membership: Wauwatosa Residents: . . . . . . . . . $15 Non-Resident: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20

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Payment and Registration Required Advance registration and full payment (cash or check) is required for all activities with fees. Register at least two weeks before the start date in the center office. Activities will be cancelled if minimum registrations are not met. For special accommodations let staff know at time of sign up. Pre-registration is recommended for programs without fees.

Cancelation and Refund Policy Fees for activities and trips cancelled by the Senior Center will be refunded or rescheduled.

Classes or Activities Participants may cancel activity or class enrollment prior to the registration deadline, and request a refund.

Registration fees are not refundable if cancelled on or after a program registration deadline, and may not be transferable.

The Wauwatosa Recreation Department helps to enhance the quality of life for Wauwatosa citizens of all ages by providing a variety of recreational activities, special events and services which encourage lifelong learning, fitness and fun.

11324 West Center Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53222 Phone: 414-773-2900 www.tosarec.com

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Happy October Wauwatosa Seniors!!!

Happy October! I hope this edition of our Wauwatosa Senior Center newsletter finds you all healthy, safe and that you all had a wonderful month of September. Where has the summer gone!? As all the students head back to school the Wauwatosa Senior Centers are en-

tering the fall months with many wonderful programs, trips and events that will keep you busy. October brings us the new fall class schedule. Classes begin the week of October 4th. We have many classes that meet the needs of all of our members. We have yoga classes, Tai Chi, Cardio classes, Zumba, Chair Zumba, Watercolor workshop, Acrylic Painting classes, Mixed media. If you want to take continuing educa-tion classes we have Spanish for all levels and a writers workshop class. October’s newsletter is packed with many fun activities, trips and pro-grams. Please take a look and get enrolled in something. I look forward to seeing you at the Wauwatosa Senior Centers. Stop by my office, located inside the Hart Park Senior Center, to say hello. I would love to see you. As always...GO BREWERS!! Kosta Zervas

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HART PARK SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES CALENDAR


Toe Nail Trimmers, LLC October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th Preregistration Required. Call 262-719-0336 Fee: $29/30 Minute Appointment Receive a safe toenail trimming, foot massage, moisturizing and thorough foot assessment with self-help education from a Registered Nurse.

October Movie at Hart Park Wednesday, October 20th at 12:30 The Blind Side Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless black teen, has drifted in and out of the school system for years. Then Leigh Anne Tuohy (Sandra Bullock) and her husband, Sean (Tim McGraw), take him in. The Tuohys eventually become Michael's legal guardi-ans, transforming both his life and theirs. Michael's tremendous size and protective instincts make him a formidable force on the gridiron, and with help from his new family and devoted tutor, he realizes his potential as a student and football player. Cribbage Mondays When: Mondays at 12:15 Where: Garden Room (HP Senior Center) Are you wanting to learn to play a new game with a great group of teachers? Join our Cribbage group at the Hart Park Senior Center. We have a fun and friendly group that is looking for new partici-pants and will graciously teach you how to play. Hope to see you there!

Our Wauwatosa Senior pickleball group celebrated another successful summer of playing and had their annual luncheon at Leffs Lucky Town. They’ll con-tinue to play until it gets too cold. If you’re interest-ed they play on Wednesday and Fridays from 8:30-

12noon at Longfellow MS.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

8:00: Yoga*

10:00: Bocce Ball 10:15 Chair Zumba 11:00: Zumba* 11:30: Dining Site Meal Service 12:00: Needlers (1st and 3rd Mondays) 12:00: Sheepshead 12:15: Cribbage 1:00 WAW* (2nd and 4th)

* Indicates fee required Tosa Rec class

8:00: Tai Chi/ Qigong* 10:00: Acrylic Ptg* 10:00: Greeting Card Class* (2nd Tuesday) 11:30: Dining Site Meal Service 12:00: Wii Bowling 12:00: Sheepshead 12:30: Writer’s Work shop* 12:30: Mindful Yoga*

8:00: Yoga* 9:00: Advanced Spanish* 10:00: Intermediate Spanish* 11:00: Beginning Spanish* 11:00: Zumba* 11:30: Dining Site Meal Service 12:00: Sheepshead 12:00: Mah Jongg

9:30: Slow Flow Yoga* 10:00: Music From the Hart 11:30: Dining Site Meal Service 12:00: Bridge 12:00: Sheepshead 12:45: Contemp. Book Club (3rd Thursday) 1:00: Acrylic Painting*

8:00: Yoga* 9:15: Cardio/Strength* 10:00: Poetry Circle (2nd & 4th Fridays) 11:30 : Dining Site Meal Service 12:00: Watercolor Workshop*

OCTOBER SENIOR CLUB CALENDAR


Fridays at the Senior Club: Fabulous Friday Lunches Fabulous Friday Lunches continue at the Wauwatosa Senior Center. Call ahead and make your reservation with our gour-met chefs, Donna and Bob. Reservations are required by call-ing and leaving a message with Donna at (414)795-6239.

HART PARK SENIOR CENTER SENIOR CLUB AT CITY HALL Class Spotlights

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Yoga and Chair Yoga 8am-9am members: $25/ non-Members $35 Come join Hart Park’s yoga instructors Tiffany Bruett, Donna Wolff and Rebecca Logan. Call us at the Hart Park Senior Center 414.471.8495 for more information. New Session began the first week of October. Space is still available.

Zumba! Ditch the workout and join the party! Monday/Wednesdays: 11am-11:45 Fee: $25 members/ $35 non-members Call us at the Hart Park Senior Center 414.471.8495 for more information. New Session began the first week of October. Space is still available. Chair Zumba! Monday’s 10:15-10:45

Fee: $25 members/ $35 non-members New Session began October. 4th. Space is still available. Chair Zumba is exercise in disguise. It is a 30min high energy, fun, joyful, and friendly fitness class for anyone who wants to exercise sitting down. Chair Zumba classes are dance inspired fitness programs specifically designed for seniors with limited mobility, those who are unable to stand, people with knee, back or balance issues, and anyone who wants a great seated workout. Be prepared to sweat, laugh, and leave with a smile on your face!

Mixed Media Class is back!!! Thursdays from 10:30-12:30 Fee: $80 This class is an opportunity to experiment with a variety of drawing, painting and col-lage materials. Playful experimenting will be combined with exercises that will give you a framework to try out new ideas. The in-structor will introduce concepts and demos at the beginning of each class. Individual instruction is given throughout class. New Session began on October.7th. Space is still available.

Chair Yoga Mondays at 1:30 This gentle form of yoga is practiced sitting on a chair or using a chair for support during standing poses. Chair yoga is especially suitable for older adults, people with balance or coordination issues, and those with disabilities. Chair yoga helps increase flexibility, lung capacity, circulation and strength, improves bal-ance, and relieves stress. The class incorporates breathing exer-cises, stretching, yoga postures, and final relaxation. New Ses-sion began on October 4th. Space is still available.

Fridays, October 1st and 15th Time: 1:00pm B-I-N-G-O at the Civic Center location! We’ll be playing inside at the lower Civic Center room. Reser-vations are required because space will be limited but we’re going to have a fantastic time!

Book Discussion and Lunch at the Senior Club Friday, October 8th at 1:00pm “While My Sister Sleeps” by Barbara Delinsky Like all sisters, Molly and Robin Snow share a deep bond that sustains them through good times and bad. In the prime of their lives, their careers are flourishing when Molly receives the shocking news that Robin has suffered a massive heart attack, and the prognosis is grim. At the hospital, the Snow family is informed that Robin may never regain consciousness again. As the family struggles to cope, the complex nature of the sisters' relationship is put to the test, and Molly must find strength she never knew she had.

Senior Club Presentation Friday, October 22nd at 1:00PM “Reflections on 30yrs of volunteering in Honduras”, by Dr. Rob Ritter Spend an afternoon listening to the stories fellow Senior Club member Dr.Rob Ritter and his 30yrs of volunteering in Honduras. It is sure to be an interesting presentation.

Friday Lunch with a Movie Friday, October 29th at 1:00pm Princess Mononoke In the 14th century, the harmony that humans, animals and gods have enjoyed begins to crum-ble. The protagonist, young Ashitaka - infected by an animal attack, seeks a cure from the deer-like god Shishigami. In his travels, he sees humans ravaging the earth, bringing down the wrath of wolf god Moro and his com-panion Princess Mononoke. Hissk attempts to broker peace be-tween her and the humans brings only conflict.


The Friday, September 10th lunch at the Senior Club fea-tured Zucchini Canoes. It was a scrumptious lunch.

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WRITERS’ WORKSHOP POETRY SPOTLIGHT

Sycamore Tree

As I walk my tree lined streets, My breath goes out to the trees

And the trees return their breath to me. We both evolved from Star Dust–

The breath of our Creator!

Nature is really an artist as the trunk is painted with colors that look like camouflage!

My fingers touch its patches and our spirits touch and we are one!

What wisdom do you offer me?

“Am I in Creation or is Creation in me”? For now I rest in your salience with gratitude for a

new gift on my walk , A Sycamore Tree.

**This poem was written by member

Barbara Carpentier.**

Close to Nature One of the joys of country living was the closeness to nature. Any day I could walk into the woods at the end of our cul du sac. Down the hill was a creek where my dog had a blast frolicking in the stream. The walk back through the trees was peppered with a sea of Indian paintbrushes and trilliums. A crystal vase filled with the beautiful, white flowers with lush, green leaves brought nature home to my kitchen. Worth whatever the no- pick ordnance would cost me. Karin Schmidt is a member of the Hart Park Writers Workshop and blogs at: amillionlittlememoirs.wordpress.com

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Comprehensive eye exams including:Cataract • Diabetes • Dry Eye • Glaucoma Care

TRAVEL June 9-17 Columbia/Snake River Cruise – Fly from Mitchell Field to Portland, Oregon, staying one night on Hayden Is-land before embarking on the American Pride (an authentic paddlewheel boat) for a week of cruising the historical trails of Lewis and Clark Expedition. See the beautiful lush forests of the Columbia River Gorge, the famous Mt St. Helens and the high desert boarding the Snake River’s Hell Canyon. Cruise includes lodging, meals, beverages, complimentary evening cocktail hour, shore excursions, gratuities and more. Cabins start at $4985 based on Double occupancy. Airfare approx. $500 (actual price available Sept. 1). $500 deposit per person to hold cabin, second deposit $800 by Sept. 1 Final payment due Feb. 1, 2022. Brochures available at Hart Park Senior Center August 25th-28th Washington DC – Fly nonstop from Mitchell Field to take in the sights and Museums of this fa-mous city. This is a self-guided tour escorted by Barb Schu-macher and includes airfare, DC airport transfers, three nights at Holiday Inn Express Smithsonian, daily breakfast and a 48 hour hop on hop off bus. Watch for pricing in the fall newsletter. **Call Barb Schumacher to sign up or get more information on these upcoming trips, 414.305.1060 for further infor-mation or pick up a flyer and registration form at the Wau-watosa Senior Centers.**

2022 Trips:

April 21- May 2 South Africa and Victoria Falls – Motor-coach from Milwaukee to O’Hare to fly to Cape Town South Africa for three nights, then on to Kruger National Park for five safaris, finishing the trip in Victoria Falls for two nights, finally a night stop over with city tour in Johannesburg. Full itinerary available at Hart Park Sr. Center. Call Barb for pric-ing including all air flights and land tour. May 26-29 NEW YORK CITY RETURNS – The Big Apple awaits as begin our trip from Mitchell Field flying nonstop, NY airport transfers, three nights hotel, taxes, gratuities, 48 hour hop on hop off pass and lots of time to explore on your own on this self-guided tour. Watch for pricing in the Fall newsletter.

Travel Time with Barb Friday, October 22nd at 12:30-2:00pm

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CARD MAKING CLASS CONTEMPORARY BOOKS

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FALL PROGRAM WALK WITH A DOC

JUMBLES/PUZZLES

Spot the Differences

OCTOBER WORD SEARCH


MILWAUKEE COUNTY SENIOR DINING-HART PARK (OCTOBER MENU)


CENTER NEWS Hart Park Senior Dining Meals Served Weekdays at 11:00 Suggested Donation: $3.00/Age 60+ Reservations ....................................... (414) 257-3534 Enjoy a nutritious meal and meet new friends. New diners are always welcome! Just make a reservation by noon the day before you wish to dine. Weather Cancellations: When the Wauwatosa School District cancels classes and/or extra-curricular activities, Wauwatosa’s Senior Centers are also cancelled. Tune to local radio and TV stations for cancellation information. Participant Code of Conduct Any participant whose behavior infringes on the rights of other participants and/or staff, volunteers and in-structors, could be asked to leave the center.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Tornado? Proceed to basement of the building. Fire? Get out of the building Intruder? Hide! Take care of YOU! If you need medical assistance, we will call 911.

Leave you Laughing!! Sue was delighted with her new hearing aid. “It works like a dream!” she enthused. “Are you wearing it now?” asked her friend. “Sure am. It’s so comfortable, and I can hear perfectly!” “What kind is it?” her friend asked. “Two-Thirty,” Sue replied.

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