Hart Park Senior Center
August 2008 Newsletter

Administered for the Ciry of Wauwatosa Wisconsin by the West Suburban Branch YMCA

7300 Chestnut Street

Wauwatosa, WI 53213

Tel: (414) 471-8495

Fax: (414) 471-8496

Email: hartpark00@yahoo.com

Web Site: http://www.hartpark.org/

Dates to Remember:

Advisory Board Meeting: Thursday, August 14 at 12:45 pm

Closed for Tosa Night Out, Tuesday, August 19

Closed for All-Staff Meeting, Tuesday, August 19

Closed for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1

September Primary, Tues. Sept. 9. Watch calendar for class changes Sept. 8-10.

Free Dance Classes, Thursday, Sept. 4

Volunteer Picnic, Wednesday, Sept. 17

Fall Fashion Show, Wednesday, Oct. 8

Fireside Christmas Show, Friday, Nov. 14

What’s Happening…

Astrology Talk: Wed. August 6

The Final Fish Fry! Mon. August 18

Barbara’s ―Weighs,‖ Wed. Aug. 20

House in the Woods Antiques, Wed. Oct. 22

Fireside Christmas, Fri. Nov. 14

Next Act Theatre Show, Wed. Nov. 19

Class Focus

Hart Park Red Hatters

Joan Butler admires a porcelain doll.

This is a fun-loving group of ladies, age 50+, who wear their purple tops and red hats with pride. We enjoy each other’s company, explore new adventures and form new friendships.

We meet on the third Monday of each month, here at the Senior Center, at 1:00 pm. There is a yearly membership fee of $10 and a monthly treat fee of $2.

Sometimes we go out on the town and other times we stay at Hart Park. There is also the option of an outing once a month with another group. Additional costs apply.

For more information on becoming a Hart Park Red Hatter, call Carol Anderson at 774-2441.

We always have room for new members!

Hart Park Senior Center Notes

Hart Park Senior Center Staff

Director: Merry Noel Johnson

Office Manager: Judy Kern

Assistant Office Manager: Lorna Peterson

Program Coordinator: Dollie Kirchner

Nutrition Site Supervisor: Laura McMillen

Nutrition Site Vol. Coord.: Carol Wehrley

Newsletter Editor: Lyn Gust

Advisory Board

Ginny Price-President

Marge Dunn-Vice-President

Mary Kogler-Secretary

Jim Stenseth-Treasurer

Jan Mulvaney

Lucy Valentino

Nancy Wenten

This is a watercolor of Taliesin in Spring Green, by Chuck Millmann.

Show Off Your Artistic Side

If you’d like to have your artwork pictured on the cover, bring it to the office or e-mail a digital photo to hartpark00@yahoo.com.Include your name and the title of the piece.

Hart Park Senior Center Newsletter

Our newsletter is the best way to communicate to all our members. If you have information to share, please submit your article by the due date.

Please place your article in the newsletter pocket behind the Hart Park Senior Center office door. Please put your name and phone number on the article, in case of questions.

The deadline for the September newsletter is:

Wednesday, August 6, 2008.

Membership Reminder

The privileges of being a Hart Park Senior Center member cease at the end of the renewal month. After that time, guest fees will be charged for events and programs. Also, participation in many Hart Park Senior Center classes is only for current members.

Please renew your membership in a timely manner.

Director’s Dialog

Plato wrote, “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” Lately I seem to be having trouble with beginnings - and middles – and ends. Maybe it’s because there are just so many things that have to get done this time of the year. And then, there are the things I want to do. Obviously, these two groups of things seldom intersect. My husband says to make a list and prioritize. I think that means I have to choose what is most important.

To further procrastinate, I looked up the word priority. Now, the nice thing about dictionaries is that they frequently show multiple meanings for words. That means I get to choose the one I like best. With this word, all the definitions seemed to work. What else could I do but shut my eyes, poke a pin down and let fate get involved. (Hey, not all decisions are made logically!) The pin poked “The act or fact of coming before in order of importance or in order of preference.” I guess I do have to make some choices if I choose to prioritize.

A list will be a good beginning. There is an English proverb that says, “A good beginning makes a good ending.” And if I have trouble choosing priorities, there is always the pin-poke method.

Keep cool, Merry

Leap...into Lunchtime

First Aid Tidbits

Bee Stings-Gently remove stinger by scraping out with a firm edge, such as on a credit card. Clean sting site and apply ice to minimize swelling. A topical anesthetic may help. How-ever, if breathing becomes hindered/difficult, seek emergency treatment ASAP.

Ticks-Use tweezers and grasp the tick as close to your skin as possible. Pull it straight out. Disinfect the area. If you develop a rash, fever, aching muscles, fatigue, or swelling of joints, call your doctor to get tested for Lyme disease.

Minor Burns-Cool minor burns under cold run-ning water or a cold compress. Do not put ice directly on skin. Never put butter on a burn! Wrap injured area loosely with a gauze or cloth bandage to keep it clean.

Sunburn-Soothe sunburn with cool compresses, aloe vera, or by taking cool oatmeal baths. There are other products you can purchase that ease the pain; lotions can help, as well. If blisters or a fever develop, contact your doctor.

Drink lots of water and have a safe summer!

Save the Date!

The Volunteer Picnic will be held on September 17. For your admittance we are asking for a donation for Kathy’s House, such as non-perishable food, paper products, cleaning supplies or ground coffee.

This event is for all volunteers who give their time and talents to Hart Park Senior Center & Nutrition Site.

Watch the mail for your invitation!

Hey, you September Birthday Babies!

We’re set to celebrate all September birthdays: Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 2:30 pm.

Cake and coffee will be served.

Registration in the office: Aug.20-Sept. 5.

4th of July Celebration

Hip, Hip, Hurray for the Red, White and Blue and Hart Park, too!

Our thanks and appreciation to the float decorators, Music from the Hart performers, bike contest judges and ice cream distributors. You are like fireworks—special and sparkly!

Special thanks to Faust Trucking for supplying our “wheels.”

Would You Like to Wii?

Wii is the new gaming system that gets you up and moving, doing simulated activities like bowling, dancing, and tennis. We are purchasing a Wii system.

Folks would play in teams against other teams. Watch for a September “demo” date

Anyone interested in the Wii Program and those who could get us started should stop in the office.

Important Note

You snooze, you lose.

Classes & Groups

French Class

“Bienvenue”

Welcome to Conversational French!

Learn vocabulary, pronunciation and the basics you need to know to start speaking French, all taught by Sabiheh Bagherli.

Back in September!

Cards, Cards, Cards

Ladies and Gents are invited!

Don’t you mauerer!

Men’s Sheepshead: Mon., Tues., Thurs. at 12:15.

Mixed Sheepshead: Wednesday at 12:15. Experience preferred.

Bridge: Thursday at 12:15; call Irene at 258-1063 to sign up.

Hart Park Play Readers

We’re taking off for the summer.

See you in September!

Wednesday Spanish

“Hola, Amigos”

9:00 am ............... Intermediate

10:00am ............... Advanced

11:00 am .............. Beginners

$18 members. $28 non-members.

17-week session.

Contemporary Book Group

Get ready for fall!

September 18: “Suite Francaise,” by Irene Nemerovsky

October 16: “Luncheon of the Boating Party,” by Susan Freeland

Men’s Breakfast Club

“Guys Only!”

Friday, August 8 at 9:00 am

George Webb’s on 122nd & North Ave.

Speaker to be announced.

Poetry Circle

We welcome newcomers, occasional drop-ins, and those who may only be able to stay a short while, as well as our regulars!

Friday mornings at 10:00

Scrabble

MIND GAMES!

Come and improve your mind and concentration with a friendly game of Scrabble. We do not play tournament Scrabble—we play for fun.

Everyone is welcome. All are invited!

Wednesdays at 10:00am.

BOCCE BALL

Join this lively group of players.

Tuesday mornings, 11am—weather permitting

Tuesday Writers’ Workshops

Non-fiction, fiction, and poetry are explored. All levels of writing are encouraged.

Tuesdays, 12:30—2:30 pm

Creativity learned & expressed in a fun atmosphere.

Call 414-546-0582 for information.

Leaders and Speakers Group

Postponed until fall.

Classes & Groups

Beginning Watercolor

Ready to learn a new skill? This class is for people with little or no experience.

Classes are led by Chris Sommerfelt

August 11 & 25 at 12:00pm

$12 for Session II

Watercolor Workshop

Mondays at 9:00 am

We meet every Monday! Substitute mentor, Chris Sommerfelt demonstrates on August 11 & 25.

Bring your questions and projects! There’s something new each month! Learn new techniques and share your artwork.

Cooking with Barbara

Thursday, August 7, 1:00 pm

Beef Barbeque and New Potato Salad

Come join the Fun!

Cost: $4.00 Members/$6.00 Non-members.

Payment required upon registration.

Please register by Monday, August 4.

Red Hatters

We’re headin’ out West!

Put on your hat, your purple top and your best blue jeans and join us on August 18 as we head out for a Red Hat Luncheon.

We’ll meet at the Senior Center at noon to car-pool to Greenfield Ave. The Golden Corral Buffet will serve us a delicious food-filled afternoon. Estimated cost: $12-$15.

Call Carol at 774-2441 to reserve your spot. We will need to have 4-5 drivers, who will be reimbursed for gas.

See you there, Buckaroo!

Music From the Hart

Make music and have fun each Thursday morning at 10am. Musicians & singers welcome!

Stained Glass

We’re out getting inspiration.

Cancelled for August.

Crafters’ Corner

Thursdays, 8:45-10:00 am

We make nice things and we have fun doing it! We always welcome new ideas and new folks. No special talent is required...no class fee either. Come and join us!

Finish It!

If you have craft or art pieces to finish, Finish It here! Join Carole Elizabeth and the group every Wednesday at 12:30, beginning Aug. 27.

Finish It and Start Another!

Horseshoes Anyone?

Bob Fink has agreed to head a group of Hart Park members and diners to play horseshoes on Tuesdays at 10:00am. Interested men and women are invited to sign up in the Fireside Room .

Ballroom Dance Lessons

The Geri Sawyer School of Dance

The summer session has been cancelled.

Mark your calendars! Ballroom Dance will continue on September 4 with a free dance class for everyone!

Hart Park Needlers

The Needlers group is off until fall.

Keep on stitching!

Help for Seniors

Interfaith Older Adult Programs

Neighbors Reaching Out to Older Adults is a program that links older adults with a caring community and provides volunteer services such as:

* Assistance with Forms * Transportation

* Escorting to Doctors * Visiting

* Advocacy * and more.

Visit with Diann from Interfaith at 9:30 am in the Firefly Room, or call her at 453-5750.

Tuesday Aug. 5 and Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008.

Find out how Interfaith can help you!

Legal Information Service

Do you have legal questions? How about questions regarding wills?

Pierski & Gray, LLP Attorneys at Law, will hold free monthly one-on-one consultations at Hart Park Senior Center. Other topics may include estate planning, wills, living wills, power of attorney, personal injury, probate and social security.

Consultations are free, but you must register for an appointment. Call 414-471-8495 or sign up at the Hart Park Senior Center office.

Next available consultations:

Tuesday, August 5, 2008.

Help for Seniors

Wendy Sager, Information and Assistance

Specialist with Milwaukee County Depart-ment on Aging, is available to help you with information , services, or to solve problems. If you would like to speak with her, please call to make an appointment at 289-5818.

Topics could include health, long-term care, legal or money matters, chores, trans-portation, and personal safety.

SENIOR HEALTH CLINIC

Tuesdays

8:00 to 11:00 am

Check your blood pressure, review medical information and ask health questions! No clinic in August. See you Sept. 2

Sponsored by the City of Wauwatosa Health Dept.

Solefully Yours Foot and Nail Clinic

3rd Monday of each month

Foot soak, exfoliation wash, nail trim & filing, and foot massage, all done by a registered nurse. Bring 2 towels, 1 wash cloth.

August 21

1/2 hour appointments 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Cost: $26, payable to Solefully Yours, and due at time of appointment. Registration begins June 16.

Entertainment

Morning Movie Time

Tuesday, August 5

9:00 am

“Spiderwick”

A wonderful movie for all generations.

Bring your grandchildren. Bring the whole family!

An extraordinary fantasy about an old estate. When a new family moves in, the children uncover the secrets of Spiderwick.

The Afternoon Movies

Wednesday, August 27 and

Thursday, August 28

12:30 pm

“Definitely, Maybe”

Starring Ryan Reynolds and Abigail Breslin

A love story about a father and daughter.

Popcorn and Kool-Aid are “on the house.”

Exercise & Off-site Offerings

Arthritis Exercises

Joint Activity!

A class that is easy on your joints and makes your arthritis feel better. Monica Erb Meyer, a Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner at the Medical College at Froedert, will teach you how exercise can improve arthritis-related symptoms. $12 for Friday classes, April 28—Aug. 22

12:30 pm

Tuesday Arthritis Foundation

Exercise Program

More joint work! A low-key exercise program concentrating on stretching. A 5-minute meditation session ends each period. Marj Chepp, certified Arthritis Foundation instructor, will lead.

Tuesdays at 12:30 pm.

April 28—Aug. 22, $12.00

Classes with John Burns

(M.P.T., M.S.O.M., L.Ac)

“The inside is trained so that it will

affect the outside”

Prices for Session II, April 28—Aug. 22:

Tai Chi for Beginners/Senior Self-Defense

Thursdays at 12:30 pm. (except the first

Thursday of each month).

$31 members, $42 guests.

QiGong

Wednesdays at 10:45 am.

$40 members, $57 guests.

Tai Chi

Wednesdays at 11:30 am.

$40 members, $57 guests.

Minimum of 8 participants needed per class.

Special YMCA Programming for

Hart Park Senior Center Members

Aqua Exercise Classes – Exercise in the only warm water therapy pool in the community or try the cool, deep water exercise classes. Lead by professionally certified YMCA instructors.

Off for the Summer.

Next Session: 9/15/08-12/19/08

Schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays at 1:00 pm.

Cool Water Class: Tuesdays/Thursdays at 2:00 pm.

Lap Swim – Swim laps in the YMCA large pool and benefit from a form of exercise that promotes strength in all large muscle groups and includes cardiovascular conditioning.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 12:30 to 3:30 pm

Fee: $38 per 11-week session, 6/16/08 - 8/29/08.

Class limit: 35.

All pools will be closed 9/1/08—9/12/08

All classes prorated to end of session.

Commit-To-Be-Fit Fitness Program - A 12-week program where you will develop an exercise regime using fitness equipment. This requires a health history and estab-lishing personal fitness goals. One-time-only opportunity.

Register for all above programs at West Suburban YMCA, beginning August 23.

The use of WS YMCA facility is strictly limited to the above programs and times only. A YMCA membership is required for full access to programs and the facility during all other hours of operation.

The West Suburban YMCA is pleased to be able to offer to the members of the Hart Park Senior Center expanded programming at the West Suburban facility. These programs are typically only offered to full YMCA members. The aqua exercise program is offered to Hart Park Senior Center members at approximately 75% off the community rate! We want to personally welcome all Hart Park members to take advantage of any or all of the following program offerings at West Suburban.

Remember to bring your own towel!

Special Events & Travel

Enhancing Your Life Through Astrology

With knowledge of the signs and planets, we can avoid mistakes and get along better with others.

Wednesday, August 6 at 12:30 pm

Presented by Jan Pogodzinski

Jan will help us gain insight and improve our outlook on life.

Program is free but registration is necessary.

TACO-POP

A make-your-own Taco Night for guys only!

Bring a buddy, a son, a grandson. Just like Pizza-Pop last month, all the fixin's will be provided for both hard and soft shell tacos. (We might even scare up some beans and guacamole.) After we eat, maybe a little conversation, a lot of laughs, and some cards, if you want.

Monday, August 18 at 5:30 pm.

Cost of $5.00 gets you 3 nice tacos, beverages & more.

Sign-up begins August 4.. Payment due at time of registration.

Barbara’s Healthy “Weighs”

“Live and love yourself healthy” is Barbara Kruck’s personal philosophy. Barbara will offer a lecture on Nutrition, Exercise and Behavior Change. This free lecture will get you moving in the right direction to discover a healthier lifestyle and enjoy a more energetic and rewarding life.

Wednesday, August 20th at 12:30 p.m.

Program is free. Registration is necessary.

Registration opens Monday, July 14^th

Attention Card Players

Are you interested in Gin Rummy, Canasta, or any other card games (besides Bridge and Sheepshead)?

Stop in the office and let us know. We’ll set up a day to play.

Celebrate the Irish with Gaelic Storm!

Enjoy Tosa Tonight’s Gaelic Storm concert with Hart Park friends. Meet Wednesday, August 13 between 68th and 70th Streets, under the Hart Park banner. See you about 5:30 pm. Don’t forget your lawn chair.

The Final Fish Fry

Leon Todd will share collected fish fry folklore and some fish fry music at the Senior Center, followed by a ―final fish fry‖ at the Venice Club, 1905 N. Calhoun Rd, Brookfield.

You will be responsible for your transportation.

Monday, August 18, 2008

12:30 p.m.

Members: $17, Guests $20

Payment due at registration.

Easy Black Bean Salsa

Another great recipe from Lorna:

1 can (14.5 oz.) Mexican stewed tomatoes

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14 oz.) chopped green chilies, not drained

1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro or parsley

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 can (2.25 oz.) sliced ripe olives

Drain tomatoes, reserving juice. Cut up tomatoes and place in a bowl. Add tomato juice and all remaining ingredients. Stir until well mixed. Cover and store in refrigerator. Serve with tortilla chips or serve with Mexican food. Ole!

September 10, 2008

Fort Atkinson Exploration

At the Hoard Historical Museum, learn about the 1832 Black Hawk War, Abe Lincoln’s connection to Wisconsin, and how Fort Atkinson came to be. We will visit exhibits on Wisconsin’s dairy industry and world-famous poet Larine Niedecker, see Native American quilts and arti-facts, and hear a lecture on Wisconsin history.

Lunch at the Central Coast includes beverage, salad, and Crème Brule, along with your choice of Chicken Salad with grapes and tarragon on toasted croissant, or Turkey Club on sourdough, or Angus Burger on brioche bun.

Walk off that lunch along the newly designed River Walk.

Signup: Members $42, beginning August 4.

Guests $47, beginning August 11.

Registration/payments due Aug. 29 at noon!

Travel Questionnaire

The Travel Committee has composed a questionnaire that is available in the office for members to complete regarding types of travel desired, comments, etc. When completed, please place in the small suitcase on top of the bookcase in the area outside the office. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Travel Tips From Corrine

Make sure you let your credit card company know you are going to be traveling and using your card outside of your immediate home area. If they are not aware of it, they might not approve your purchase, or you might be asked to call them. It happened to us!

September 21-27, 2008

Trip to Branson, Missouri

This great trip is now “stand by only.” Stay tuned for the orientation meeting.

Cost is $615 double/members, $650 double/guests. (Add $180 for single occupancy.)

Wednesday, October 22

A Day in the Country

We start with a visit to the House in the Woods Auction Gallery in Eagle, where you can have 2 antique items appraised and view lovely antiques.

We’ll lunch at the Hen House, a charming small café in Eagle. Enjoy the fall colors as we travel to our last stop of the day: the Waukesha Historical Society.

Signup: Members $42, beginning Sept. 2.

Guests $45, beginning Sept.8.

Payment due at registration. Registration closes Oct. 15.

Depart Hart Park 9:00 am; return 4:00 pm.

Friday, November 14

A Fireside Christmas

Rekindle the true Christmas spirit through songs, stories and dances. This show is bursting with spirit and holiday cheer.

Menu: Shrimp Rockefiller, Chicken Vienna, Holiday Panna Cotta.

Members: $79 beginning Aug. 11.

Guests: $84 beginning Aug. 18.

Depart Hart Park 9:30 am; return 5:00 pm.

Registrations and payments are due Oct. 3. Please don’t wait to register; we don’t want to cancel this wonderful opportunity.

Wednesday, November 19

Next Act Theatre

We have only 10 tickets to the afternoon matinee of ―Murderers.‖ More info. to follow.

HART PARK SENIOR CENTER INFORMATION

The Wauwatosa Hart Park Senior Center, administered for the city of Wauwatosa by the

West Suburban Branch YMCA, offers a variety of social wellness and educationalopportunities to create a Wauwatosa tradition...a tradition of community spirit and fellowship.

Annual memberships costs are:

Wauwatosa Residents 62 yrs or older $12/yr

Wauwatosa Residents 50-62 yr $18/yr

Non-Wauwatosa Residents 50 yrs or older $25/yr

Many Hart Park Senior Center classes are free; however, some require additional fees.

Class fees are subject to change pending city approval.

We recommend pre-registration for programs each session.

FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:

Hart Park Senior Center 414/471-8495

www.hartpark.org

Wauwatosa Hart Park Senior Center’s Meal Program is sponsored by the Milwaukee County Department on Aging. We offer hot, nutritious meals, accompanied by lively conversation!

Meals are available Monday-Friday to anyone over age 60.

$2.00 voluntary contribution and 24-hour advance reservation is required.

For Nutrition Site information call: 414/257-3534.