Hart Park Senior Center

July 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:

Hart Park Senior Center & Nutrition Site will be closed Friday, July 4

Advisory Board Meeting: Thursday, July 10 at 12:45 pm

All-Staff Meeting, Tuesday, August 19

Closed for Tosa Night Out, Tuesday, August 19

Closed for Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1

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:

Art History Lecture, Wed, June 25 and July 2;

Museum date, July 9, Page 10

Pizza-Pop! Mon. July 14 or 21, Page 10

Ice Cream Social: Wed. July 16, Page 11

Astrology Talk: Wed. August 6, Page 10

The Final Fish Fry! Mon. August 11, page 10

Class Focus

Horseshoes

“Close only counts in horseshoes”

At least folks say that. Folks also talk about ringers and leaners and which is the correct way to count points. Horseshoes is a game said to have originated in the Roman army camps about 100 B.C.

We play horseshoes each Tuesday morning at 10am. Join Bob Fink and the rest of the gang. All you have to do is toss those horseshoes. And enjoy the fresh air and company - just like those Roman army guys.

Remember, Tuesdays at 10am!

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

Show Off Your Artistic Side

Above artwork by Lois C Ott

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 August newsletter is: Tuesday, July 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

Our recent floods provided me with a wonderful opportunity - a great photo op as well as food for thought. I took these photos on Friday, June 13. The flood waters had already receded a bit.

The river was rushing with a determined force. It had spilled over its banks (and onto the parking lots and grass areas.) Amid the swirling water was the blossoming angelica plant. What a wonder! Even with all of that violence and adversity, beauty and hope prevail.

Peace, Merry

Leap into Lunchtime

Easy Summertime Recipe

Strawberry Fruit Dip

8-oz. pkg. strawberry cream cheese

7-oz. jar marshmallow cream

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese and marshmallow cream. Blend well. Chill for about an hour before serving with a variety of fruits.

4th of July Parade

Watch for the Hart Park Senior Center entry in Wauwatosa’s parade this year. Our own Music from the Hart will bring cheer and good voice.

We are in need of folks to help distribute ice cream after the parade and to judge children’s bike decorating here at Hart Park. Help us out between noon and 4pm. Sign up in the Firefly room. And celebrate Independence Day with a bang!

Artists’ Workshop Exhibit

Members of the Wauwatosa Artists’ Workshop will be exhibiting paintings at the Boerner Botanical Gardens through June 29 in the original administration building

Survey from the City

Help Hart Park Senior Center keep our grant funding!

The City of Wauwatosa has mailed you an income survey. Results from this survey are necessary to acquire the grant that keeps our Senior Center funded. Please keep your eye out for this document, fill it out and return it in the enclosed stamped envelope. We all thank you!

Important Note

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.

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 thinking of purchasing a Wii system.

If there is interest, we would like to begin a Wii league. Folks would play in teams against other teams.

We are looking for someone with experience in Wii to do a demo program to get us started. Do we have an interested Wii aficionado?

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

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.

Off until fall!

Merci!

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, July 11 at 9:00 am

George Webb’s on 122nd & North Ave.

Meet the new Mayor: Jill Didier.

Don’t miss it!

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, from 12:30 until 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.

July 14 & 28 at 12:00pm

$12 for Session II

Watercolor Workshop

Mondays at 9:00 am

We meet every Monday! Substitute mentor, Chris Sommerfelt demonstrates on July 14 & 28. Bring your questions and projects! There’s something new each month! Learn new techniques and share your artwork.

$12 for Session II: April 28—August 22

Finish It!

Cancelled for summer. See you Wed., Aug. 27.

Red Hatters

Put on your tee shirt, shorts and sunscreen and join us for our annual

“Red Hat Picnic at the Park.”

July 21 at 1:00, at the Senior Center.

No hat required! Cost is $5.00. We’ll celebrate summer with a picnic lunch and ice cold lemonade. Call Carol at 774-2441 before 7/17 to reserve your spot.

No Friday Outings in July/August

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!

Music From the Hart

Watch for us in the 2008 Independence Day Parade!

Join us each Thursday morning at 10am. Musicians & singers welcome!

Stained Glass

We’re out getting inspiration.

Cancelled for July and August.

Stained Glass Class, led by Bill Pomes.

Each Thursday at 10:15 am.

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!

Cooking with Barbara

Thursday, July 3, 1:00 pm

“Chicken Salad and Stuff - A Summer Feast!”

Come join the Fun!

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

Payment required upon registration.

Please register by Monday, June 30.

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 July 1 and Thursday, July 17, 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, July 1, 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

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

8:00 to 11:00 am

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

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.

Monday, July 17

1/2 hour appointments 10:00 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, July 1, at 9:00 am

“Water Horse, Legend of the Deep”

A wonderful movie for all generations.

Bring your grandchildren. Bring the whole family!

A delightful drama and adventure about a young Scottish lad who finds an odd looking egg in the loch.

The Afternoon Movies

Wednesday, July 23 and

Thursday, July 24 at 12:30 pm

“The Bucket List”

Starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman

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.

Fall start-up is September 15, 2008.

Schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays at 1:00 pm.

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

Off until 9/15/208

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.

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 out-look on life.

Program is free but registration is necessary

PIZZA-POP

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

Bring a buddy, a son, a grandson. All the fixin's will be provided (crust, sauce, sausage, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped onion, green peppers & mushrooms). If you want anything else, bring it along!

Menu includes your large home-made pizza & beverage with much talking, laughing, & reminiscing for dessert.

5:30 pm on Monday, July 14 or Monday, July 21.

Cost: $5.00 (if sharing a pizza with someone, 2nd person pays $2.00).

Sign-up begins Monday, June 30. Payment due at time of registration. You will be contacted as to the date.

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

Picnic Time

Join with other Hart Park Seniors who like to cook and eat outdoors. We will meet on Tuesday, July 15 at 4 pm in the parking lot, then carpool to a Jacobus Park picnic area for a grilled meal. We will also discuss getting together from time to time during the summer for picnics and perhaps concerts, in Milwaukee County parks.

Bring your own drinks, dishes, utensils, table covers, etc., and a dish to share. A charcoal grill, with appropriate fuel and equipment, will be provided.

Be at the parking lot by 4 pm, rain or shine. If weather is inclement, there will be directions to an indoor venue where grilling is possible. For more information, call Joyce at 414-462-4185.

History of Art Series

Joanne Charlton continues her History of Art series on Wednesday, June 25 at 1:30 pm. The lectures will cover the vibrant, sometimes per-plexing art and sculpture of the 20th century. One need not have taken the previous courses to join this group. Every third lecture in the series will be held at the Milwaukee Art Museum; we will carpool.

Lecture Dates at Hart Park: Wed., June 25, and July 2.

Museum Dates: Wed., July 9. Cost per lecture: Members $6.00, Guests $10

The Final Fish Fry

A juicy history of Wisconsin’s beloved fish fry tradition and all things fish fry related, including the beer that often washes it down.

Leon Todd will share collected fish fry folklore and a power point presentation of fish fry art on Monday, August 11, 2008, 12:30 p.m.

Members: $2.00, Guests: $3.00

Registration begins Monday, July 14, 2008

Special Events & Travel

Ice Cream Social. Celebrate Summer!

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 – 1:00 pm

Join us for your favorite Ice Cream Sundae.

Be entertained by Ventriloquist, Woodi Bruce.

For admittance to the Ice Cream Social please bring:

Two items for the Tosa Community Food Pantry (canned goods, breakfast cereal, and other non-perishables) or

$4.00 members/$6.00 guests.

Food/money are due at time of registration.

Registration is a must!!!!!!!

Registration begins Monday June 16th; ends July 14th.

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 a list of items to take when you travel and make extra copies. Categorize by type (clothing, toiletries, etc.) and leave room next to each item to check off as you pack. I highlight items I need to add at the last minute, such as my curling iron, medicines, etc. Place the list in your suitcase to refer to when you pack for the return trip.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

Thursday, July 10

Lunch at Balistreri’s and a Brewers’ Game.

Meet at 11:00 am.

Sorry, Sold Out!

Trip to Branson, Missouri

September 21-27, 2008

Our trip to the “Live Music Show Capital of the World” begins on a spacious, video-equipped Motorcoach. This package includes admission to 7 fabulous Branson shows:

Russian Comedian Yakov Smirnoff

The Mickey Gilley Show

The Dalena Ditto Show

The Platters

The Jim Stafford Show,

Tillis’ Family Reunion Show with Pam and Mel Tillis.

Dinner and a show on the Showboat Branson Belle

Also included:

6 nights lodging, 4 in Branson

10 meals; 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners

A visit to Branson Landing, the entertainment and shopping complex.

An afternoon in Historic Downtown Branson

A visit to the Gateway Arch Riverfront.

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

Signup begins May 19. Insurance is available. All gratuities are included. $75 due upon signing. All payments are due July 17.

Looking Ahead

November 14, 2008 – Play and Lunch in Ft. Atkinson at the Fireside Theatre. November 19, 2008 – Next Act Theatre matinee show.

December 3, 2008 – Bus trip to Chicago.

General Information

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.