
Hart Park Senior Center
August
2008 Newsletter
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
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
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!
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
Register for programs
early to secure your spot and ensure that the program runs.
You snooze, you
lose.
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.
Sign up in the Firefly Room.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
The Needlers group is
off until fall.
Keep on stitching!
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 14th
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.
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