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Jefferson Area Senior Center

859 Collins Road   

674-7728

 

 

Nutrition/Meals on Wheels - Phone 675-0102

 

 

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Jefferson Area Senior Center news and activities are published in a weekly article usually on Friday:
        Daily Jefferson County Union  and  The Watertown Daily Times

 

Daily Activities

Monday        Exercise at 9:00 a.m. (No Charge)

                          Lunch at 12:00 p.m. (Donation Requested/$3.00 Suggested)

                          Sheepshead at 1:00 p.m.

                          Mah Jong at 1:00 p.m. (No Charge)


Tuesday      Toning Exercise with Chiropractor at 9:00 a.m. (No Charge)

                          Bunco at 9:00 a.m. (No Charge)

                          Lunch at 12:00 p.m. (Donation Requested/$3.00 Suggested)

                          Bingo at 1:00 p.m. ($1.00-1 Card, $1.50-2 Cards, $2.00-3 Cards (Maximum)

                          Bridge at 1:00 p.m. ($1.00)


Wednesday    Exercise at 9:00 a.m. (No Charge)

                          Pickup Euchre at 11:00 a.m. (No Charge)

                          Lunch at 12:00 p.m. (Donation Requested/$3.00 Suggested)

                          Sit & Stitch at 1:00 p.m. (No Charge)


Thursday     Physical Therapist Talk in the Morning (No Charge)

                          Painting Group at 9:00 a.m. (No Charge Unless an MATC Class)

                          Pickup Euchre at 11:00 a.m. (No Charge)

                          Lunch at 12:00 p.m. (Donation Requested/$3.00 Suggested)

                          Euchre at 1:00 p.m. ($1.00)


Friday            Exercise at 9:00 a.m. (No Charge)

                          Line Dance at 10:00 a.m. (MATC Class-$4.00 for Ages 62+)

                          Pickup Euchre at 11:00 a.m. (No Charge)

                          Lunch at 12:00 p.m. (Donation Requested/$3.00 Suggested)

                          500 at 1:00 p.m. ($1.00)

                          Computer Classes at 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. ($45 for a 4-Week Session)

 

All card games begin at 1:00 p.m.  A donation of $1.00 is requested.  Refreshments are served and cash prizes awarded.  The first card for Bingo is $1.00 then $0.50 cents per card with a $2.00 limit.  Admission for Penny Bingo on the 5th Tuesday is only $1.00 for 3 cards.  All money collected is paid out in prizes, refreshments are served.  Come and enjoy your center!

 

Advisory committee meetings

Advisory Committee Meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m.  All Center participants are encouraged to attend.

ARTS & CRAFTS

"Stamping Up With Becky"  (Cost is $3.00)  Make Beautiful Hand-Crafted Cards!

Sit & Stitch  Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.  Bring Your Own Materials & Crafts.

Independent Painting Group  Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.  Bring Your Own Materials.

BENEFIT SPECIALIST

Benefit Specialist, Denise Grossman, comes to the Center the first Thursday of the month from 10 - Noon to answer questions.  She is an advocate for seniors.  Appointments are encouraged, walk-ins are welcome.  For more information, please contact Denise at 674-8134.  

 birthday party

This event takes place the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.  There is music, games, prizes, cake & ice cream.  If it is your birthday month, we will give honor to you.  We welcome every senior of the community to this fun event.

BRAIN GAMES

Stimulate Your Brain and Enjoy Good Fellowship!

Tuesdays - 11:00 a.m. Bunco & 3:00 p.m. Quiddler

Wednesdays - 11:00 a.m. Pickup Euchre

Thursdays - 11:00 a.m. Pickup Euchre

Fridays - 11:00 a.m. Pickup Euchre  

Caregiver Support Group

Meetings take place on the 2nd Wednesdays of each month from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

COUNTY HEALTH NURSE

County Health Nurse, Linda Meyer, visits the Center on the third Tuesday of odd numbered months from 11:00 a.m. - Noon.  Blood pressure checks are provided at no charge.

EUCHRE PARTIES ON SUNDAYS

Parties are held four times a year and begin at 1:00 p.m.  Check the Newsletter or Calendar Online for More Information.

Foot Care Clinic

There will be a foot care clinic done by a trained R.N.  There will be a $10.00 fee and bring your own towel.  Check the Senior Center Monthly Calendar for dates and times.

LEARN TO PLAY EUCHRE & 500

Senior volunteers come in and help teach the card games Euchre & 500 to anyone wishing to learn.  Great social activity!

PARTIES AND CELEBRATIONS

Please Check the Newsletter or Calendar Online for More Information.

Personal History Writing Group

Personal History Writing Group meets the third Thursday of the month at 11 a.m.  Under the direction of MaryLou Santovec, a writer for the Waukesha Freeman and other publications, each participant will craft their own journal.  Reminiscence writing for future generations or chronological reporting can be a wonderful gift to share with friends and family.  No charge, but do bring your imagination.  All are welcome, this is an on-going group, work at your own pace.

police talk

Every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m. local police officers will talk on fraud and seniors, security and other items of importance in today's society.  Each session will have a Question and answer period.

SENIOR DINING AND MEALS ON WHEELS

The Senior Dining and Meals on Wheels program is a county-run program held at the Senior Center.  Fresh catered meals are made and delivered daily.  The lunch is served cafeteria-style at the Senior Center, while the meals on wheels are delivered by volunteers to shut ins and those that need the help or extra nutrition.  To order a meal, please call by 12:00 p.m. one day in advance to make your reservation.  Please call 675-0102.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Advisory Board - Seven Member Group Meets Once a Month

Green Thumb Club - Help with Watering & Gardening

Receptionist - Greet Visitors and Participants & Answer Phones

Housekeeping - Light Dusting & Vacuuming

Party Planner - Help Coordinator with Planning Events/Parties

Senior Dining - Set Tables and Serve Meals

Fundraising - Help with our Fundraising Events as the Happen