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A Quarterly Publication of the West Allis Senior Center

SPECIAL

NOTICES & RESOURCES

Important Holiday

Closings

West Allis Senior Center and the Senior

Dining Program closed in observance of

the following holidays:

Thanksgiving, November 25, 26

Christmas, December 24, 27

New Years, December 31

Enjoy the Holidays

Winter Weather Closures

Listen to local news and when Mil-

waukee Public School District

closes due to inclement weather,

all Milwaukee County Senior Din-

ing sites will close.

All West Allis Senior Center pro-

grams, and group activities are al-

so canceled.

COVID Restrictions

Masks are required while participating in

activities at the West Allis Senior Center

Thank you.

Senior Ambassador

Senior Ambassador, Mary Devitt, will help

you understand the programs available

for older adults. Wednesday mornings

10:30-12:00

ERAs Senior Network

Eras Senior Network provides seniors in

Milwaukee County with rides to medical

appointments and grocery stores. Adults

age 60 and over who need rides or sea-

sonal yard clean-up, should call Eras at

414-488-6500. The organization is also

seeking volunteer drivers and helpers.

Visit www.eraswi.org.

Hunger Task Force Stockbox

West Allis Senior Center distribution

dates are Tuesdays from 1 - 3 p.m. on

the following dates: October 12, No-

vember 9, December 14, January 11.

Andrew ‘Andy’ Bethke, MSW,APSW,

Human Service Worker for Milwaukee

County Department on Aging is also

here on the Stockbox distribution dates.

He’s available to answer questions

about aging issues and link people to

support services in the community. No

appointment is necessary, just drop by.

AT A GLANCE

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Registration is continuous until a class is filled. Ongoing

classes and activities accept new participants through-

out the year. The majority of classes and activities are

taught or led by volunteers. Register by calling 414-302

-8700.

SENIOR DINING RESERVATIONS

In person or by phone 414-302-8703.

Due by 11 a.m. the day before.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

Fitness Center 9-11 a.m. P/Free

Billiards 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. $0.50

Arthritis Exercise Class 10-11 a.m. Free

Card Making Group 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. #/$

Senior Dining 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. P/$3/$8

Computer Tech 12 - 4 p.m. Free

Sheepshead 12:30 – 4 p.m. Free

Acrylic Painting Group 1-3 p.m. Free



Quilting Group 9 – 11 a.m. Free

Sing-A-Long Group 9:30 - 11 a.m. Free



Wii Bowling Group 12 - 2 p.m. Free

Movie Matinee 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Free


Senior Breakfast (3rd 9-10 a.m. P/$



Senior Ambassador 10:30 a.m.– 12 p.m. Open




Knit & Crochet Group 12:30 – 2 p.m. Free

Beat the Blues Group (2nd & 4th Wed.)

12:30 - 2 p.m. Open



Chair Yoga 10:30 – 11 a.m. Free

Meditation 11-11:15 a.m. Free



Wii Bowling Group 12 - 2 p.m. Free







Free With Senior Center membership card

P Pre-registration required

$ Fee or suggested donation required

#/S Provide your own supplies, materials,

Open No membership required

MILWAUKEE DEPARTMENT ON AGING

SENIOR DINING PROGRAM

. Please arrive after 11:00 am to avoid

long lines and traffic issues. For more

information visit:

https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/

Department-on-Aging

Curbside Dining

Enjoy delicious, nutritious, balanced

curbside lunches at the West Allis Sen-

ior Center.

Anyone 60 and over is welcome to par-

ticipate regardless of income along with

his/her spouse of any age. The sug-

gested contribution per meal is $3 for

diners 60 and older; $8 is the cost for

guests under 60.

Curbside meals are served Monday

through Friday beginning at 11 a.m.

You will need to pre-register for a

diner’s card and then make reserva-

tions at least 24 hours in advance by

calling 414-302-8703.

Download the registration form from the

West Allis Senior Center’s web page:

https://www.westalliswi.gov/Senior-

Center or call 414-302-8703 to arrange

to pick one up. Current menus are also

available on the above website.

Return completed registration forms

during curbside meal distribution from

11 a.m. - noon, or mail it to Senior Din-

ing Program, 7001 W. National Avenue,

West Allis, WI 53214. Call 414-302-

8703 for more information.

To make it safer for our members at-

tending classes and diners, we have

recently moved our curbside dining dis-

tribution to our 70th Street entrance .

Meals on Wheels

The Meals on Wheels Program pro-

motes independent living for home-

bound older adults through a delivery

of a hot, nutritious meal Monday

through Friday

A suggested contribution of $3 per

meal is appreciated to offset the cost of

the program.

If you, or someone you know could

benefit from having meals delivered,

please call the Aging Resource Center

at (414) 289-6874 to request an as-

sessment.

https://county.milwaukee.gov/files/county/department-on-aging/PDF/SeniorDiningRegistrationFormDuringCOVID.pdf

INTERESTING PROGRAMS

Safety and Scams

Corporal Rod Nelson, West Allis Police

Department, will discuss important safe-

ty pointers on Thursday, November 4

at 12:30 pm. He’ll also talk about cur-

rent scams and the dangers of sub-

stance abuse in our community. Join us

for this engaging presentation. Deadline

to register is November 3.

41 for Freedom

Join us for a fascinating and historical

look at the development of our country’s

Ballistic Missile Submarine Fleet on

Thursday, September 30 at 1:00 pm

The fleet was used to protect our home-

land from nuclear attack under the pres-

sures generated by the escalating Cold

War. Guest speaker, John Lindstadt, is

a former nuclear submarine officer. Pre-

registration requested; call 414-302-

8700.

Freedom on Wheels

Chris Fox from Milwaukee County Transit (MCTS) is joining us on, Thurs-day, October 14 at 12:30 pm to pre-sent the Freedom on Wheels Program.

Participants will learn about the various transportation options available, ac-ceptable fare forms, proper bus eti-quette rules, safety concerns and trip planning using the Ride MCTS website and app.

Afterwards, everyone will take a tour of a MCTS bus, followed by a ride to our Great Lake Michigan to enhance the hands-on-feel of riding the bus and practicing what was discussed in the classroom.

This program is open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Please call 414-302-8700.

Deadline to register is Friday, Octo-ber 8.

FUN, FROLIC &

FRIENDSHIP

Senior Breakfast Group

3rd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

This fun social group meets once a

month at various restaurants. Partici-

pants pay for their own meal, including

tax and tip.

Enjoy good conversation and meet new

people.

Group Leader is Kathy Fermanich.

Call her at 414-302-8700 the day be-

fore if you plan to attend.

October 20

Pegasus Restaurant

7727 W Greenfield Ave.

November 17

Mad Rooster Café 4401 W Greenfield Ave

December 15

Blue Egg, 317 N. 76th St.

January 19 84th Classic Café 1650 S 84th St.

Rambling Roses 1ST Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

Our Hat Ladies generally meet monthly

at the Senior Center or at area restau-

rants. This group of fun-loving ladies en-

joys wearing fun and funky red hats, To

join, call us at 414-302-8700. Group

Leader is Lois Rohleder.

Random Jokes and Trivia!

Jokes and facts are a great way to use

your brain.

Sign up for our daily email and surely

you will be entertained.

Daily history lessons and facts you have

long left behind,

You’ll be so much brighter, impress your

friends, and help humankind.

Email Sharon at

[email protected]

Or call the office 414-302-8700 right

away.

mailto:[email protected]

BE IN THE KNOW

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

West Allis Senior Center

Trust Fund

Donations to the West Allis Senior Center Trust Fund

are tax deductible according to current tax code.

Funds are held separately by the City of West Allis for

the West Allis Senior Center. Individuals and organi-

zations wishing to make a donation to the Trust Fund

should contact the Commission on Aging or the Sen-

ior Center Services Coordinator. Donations may be

made at any time during the year and should be

made payable to the West Allis Senior Center Trust

Fund. Restricted donations are subject to approval

by the West Allis Commission on Aging.

Commission on Aging

The West Allis Commission on Aging generally meets on the fourth Monday of each

month at 3:45 p.m. No meetings in July or December. The public is invited to attend

and observe these meetings. Members include: Patricia Wikenhauser, Chair; Deborah

Tiegs, Assistant Chair; Diane Langford, Margee Maydak; Dave Rymaszewski; Linda

Timm; John Zentgraf and Heather Uzowulu, Eras Representative.

Flu Shots Friday, October 29

1:00—3:00 p.m.

at the


Sponsored by

West Allis

Health Department

Participants must bring

all insurance cards.

Cost if any will depend

on your

insurance coverage.

CHECK US OUT!

Keep in touch with the many things happen-

ing at West Allis Senior Center. Not all pro-

grams are listed in the newsletter. We invite

you to check out the Senior Center website.

Make sure to ’like’ us on the West Allis

Health Department’s Facebook page:

www.facebook.com/westallishealthdept.

Special Appreciation Heritage West Allis Senior Living Complex for sponsoring the Senior Cen-ter’s annual magazine subscriptions in our lobby area.

Food for the Hungry, Inc. for the won-derful assortment of breads and bakery items donated to the Senior Center throughout the year. Our special thanks to Gary and Fred, who volunteers and delivers items weekly to the Senior Cen-ter.

Thank You To All of our

Amazing Volunteers:

The West Allis Senior Center is staffed by

a wonderful team of dedicated volunteers.

These generous and kind people donate

their time and talents everyday in the

Senior Center’s office, meal site, fitness

program, classes, group activities, gifts of

warmth and special events. Please be

polite, patient and considerate of all of

these dedicated individuals.

Cookie Fundraiser Helpers: Baking begins the week of November

29. Volunteers interested in helping

decorate and bake should call 414-302-

8700 or sign up in person by Tuesday,

November 8. Shirley Laux and June

Killips are the fundraiser coordinators.

A meeting date for all helpers is sched-

uled for Monday, November 15 at

10:00 a.m.

Christmas Cookie

Extravaganza! Order Deadline:

Monday, November 29. Cookies are

packaged in one dozen containers;

fudge is packaged in half-pound con-

tainers. All are festive with tags for gift

giving! Please see the back cover of

this newsletter for information on order-

ing.

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Share Your Talents:

We are looking for excited volunteers who

are interested in sharing their talents.

Do you play guitar, piano, maybe know

how to work a karaoke machine.

We’d love to hear music playing in the

Center again.

How about Dancing, Zumba, or Jewelry

Making?

If you would like to teach please contact

email [email protected] or

call 414-302-8700 with your ideas and

we’ll schedule you in.

WELLNESS FOR

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

Arthritis Exercise Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

10:00—11:00 a.m.

Relieve your arthritis pain through gentle

motion and activities designed to help in-

crease joint flexibility, range of motion

and maintain muscle strength. Sessions

feature gentle stretching, low intensity,

aerobics and chair exercises. Shirley

Laux is the Certified Arthritis Exercise In-

structor; Chuck Chapeta and Maria Vega,

Assistants.

Beat the Blues Wednesdays 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

2nd and 4th of Month

Feeling depressed or anxious? Join our

peer support group that meets every oth-

er week. Each session offers a safe and

caring environment where you can take

comfort in talking to others and know that

you aren’t alone. Sandy King, Group Fa-

cilitator.

NEW DATE/TIME

Toe Nail Trimmers

2nd Monday of Month 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

This program has registered nurses who

are specially trained to trim nails. No

soaking of feet is needed. Registration is

required by calling 262-719-0336. The

cost is $29 each visit, make check paya-

ble to Toe Nail Trimmers.

Chair Yoga

Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Instructor Susie Melott will guide partici-

pants through seated and standing pos-

tures with the support of a chair. Breath-

ing techniques will be included in all clas-

ses, as well as a brief meditation at the

end of the class. Visit

yogaisserved.com, for a full list of availa-

ble classes.

Visit our Computer Lab

Connect with family and friends near

and far on Facebook and email.

Learn new crafts on YouTube and

Pinterest. Search for information on

the web. Open Monday through Fri-

day, Noon –4:00 p.m. Call 414-302-

8700 to confirm the lab is open.

WELLNESS

ACTIVITIES

Medicare Gap Plans

There are many individuals who need an informative presentation about the basics of Medicare and the benefits included.

Milwaukee County Department on Aging will be giving a presentation on Supple-ment/Medicare Gap Plans.

Join us Wednesday, October 20, 1:00 p.m. at the West Allis Senior Center to learn the differences and get any ques-tions answered.

Do not have to be a West Allis Senior Center Member to attend.

To reserve a spot please RSVP 414-302-8700.

Fun Things To Do! Please join us Thursday, October 21,

1:00 p.m. as Milwaukee County DHHS

Division on Aging (MCDA) Outreach

Social Worker Andy Bethke provides an

overview of mostly free Milwaukee

County recreation, socialization, and

wellness opportunities for older adults

(and younger ones, too)!

Health and Wellness Workshops

Companionship Programs

Senior Centers

Lifelong Learning Opportunities

To reserve a spot please RSVP 414-302-8700.

FITNESS PROGRAM HOURS:

Monday – Friday, 9 :00 – 11:00 a.m.

Afternoons available, Call the Office

to schedule your time. 414-302-8700.

Our Fitness Program includes club-quality

treadmills, pneumatic Keiser weight lifting

machines, Schwinn recumbent bikes and

Nu-Steps. See Office on how to join.

WEEKLY CLASSES

ARTS & CRAFTS

Knit & Crochet: Wednesdays,

12:30 - 2:00 p.m. Work independently;

bring a project or one you want to start.

Embroidery: Informal group meets

Tuesdays from 9 :00-11:00 a.m. Work

independently on your own project. Deb-

bie Dausel, Group Leader.

Stained Glass: Group meets

Wednesdays from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Beginners and Intermediates welcome.

Work on your own project. Sandy Steck-

ler, Lynn Zwitter, and Lynn Sidabris are

the Group Leaders. Prices TBD

Creative Cards: Mondays, 10:00

- 12:00 p.m. Explore card making tech-

niques. Proceeds from sales used to

replenish supplies. Donations gladly

accepted. June Trehus and JoAnn

Eversdyk, Group Leaders.

TUESDAY CLASSES

ARTS & CRAFTS

Pre-registration is required for all classes and workshops. Call 414-302-8700.

Classes fill fast. Payments are due by the specified deadlines.

Hanging Pumpkin Craft: Thurs-

day, October 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cre-

ate this seasonal splatter shield decora-

tion for your entry way. Deadline Oct.11.

$5.00.

Holiday Stamped Towels and

Clips:

Tuesday, Oct. 19 from 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Must bring cotton Towel. Deadline Oct.

15, $5.00.

Open Sew:

Tuesday, Oct. 26, 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Choose your project; placemat, micro-

wave bowl table runner. Deadline Oct

22, $5.00.

.

Fall Felted Mats: Tuesday, Oct. 12

from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Create these

adorable mats while using felting nee-

dles and wool. Deadline is Oct. 8,

$5.00.

No-Sew Wreath: Tuesday - Oct. 5

from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Create this holi-

day wreath without sewing. Festive fun

for all holidays. Deadline is Oct. 1,

$5.00

SEW HAPPY CLASSES by

Debbie Dausel

Holiday Table Runner: Tuesday,

November 2, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Use your

talents to create a special holiday runner.

Deadline is October 28.

Festive Forest: Tuesday, November

9, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Create a whimsical

scene with these Dr. Seuslike trees.

Deadline is November 4.

Cost is $10 for each of the classes

listed on this page. Includes materi-

als. Sewing machine experience re-

quired.

Snowman Wall Hanging: Tues-

day, November 30, 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Show off your talents with this adorable

snowman. Deadline is November 24.

QUILTING & SEWING

ARTS & CRAFTS

Snowman Mug Rug: Tuesday, No-

vember 23, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Rest your

hot cocoa on this delightful winter snow-

man. Deadline is November 18.

CREATING & GLUING

ARTS & CRAFTS

Salt and Pepper Snow people:

Tuesday November 16, 12:00-4:00

p.m. Enjoy making these sweet Snow

people for yourself or give as a gift.

Bring your own Salt and Pepper shak-

ers. Maybe get lucky at a thrift store?

Deadline is November 12. $5.00

Calling All Knitters,

Crocheters & Loomers

Please consider joining our Gifts of

Warmth (GOW) group. Members work

at their leisure to create handmade mit-

tens, scarfs, hats and afghans. These

wonderfully warm and colorful items are

collected and then donated to area

schools and agencies. The Senior Cen-

ter accepts donations of 4-ply and spe-

cialty yarns throughout the year for the

GOW projects. Completed items may

be dropped off anytime. Please call

414-302-8700 to notify them when

you’d like to pick up yarn or drop off

your completed items.

Help them keep Milwaukee warm.

Wool Bowls with Barb:

Join Us Friday, December 3, 1:00-3:00

p.m. to create a wool bowl. Soap, wa-

ter, and wool fiber will come together

under your fingertips to make a colorful

wool “bowl”. This vessel is an ideal

catch all for your keys/jewelry/nuts.

Just don’t use it for your morning

Cheerios!

Free fun for our members. Deadline is

November 29.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES

RECREATION

GAMES & CARDS

Pocket Billiards

Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*

(.50 donation per game. Funds collect-ed maintain equipment.)

Air Hockey

Monday - Friday

12:00 - 4:00 p.m.*

Computer Games (in Computer Lab)

Monday - Friday

12:00- 4:00 p.m.*

Sheepshead (seasoned players)

Mondays - Wednesdays - Fridays

12:00 - 4:00 p.m.*

Mexican Train Dominoes

Tuesdays

12:30 - 2:00 p.m.*

Barb Forster, Group Leader

Wii Bowling Group

Tuesdays and Thursdays

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Dennis Kopp, Group Leader

* Unless a special event is scheduled.

Jigsaw Puzzles

Studies have shown that jigsaw puzzling

strongly engages cognitive abilities and

long-term memory. Keep your brain en-

gaged with our ongoing puzzle area.

Movie Matinee

2nd and 4th Tues-

days from 12:30

p.m. in our Lower

Level. Call 414-302

-8700 on Tuesday

morning for infor-

mation on the afternoon’s featured film.

Group Leader is Mary Sullivan.

Interested in Playing

Dartball?

Join in the fun, Thursday afternoons

12:30—2:00 p.m. beginning October 7.

All levels invited, if you don’t know how,

John Langford, the Group Leader, will

instruct you. He even has a trophy!

Call 414-302-8700 to sign up.


7001 W. National Ave.

West Allis WI 53214

Christmas Cookie Extravaganza!Cookies are packaged in one dozen containers;

Fudge is packaged in half-pound containers.

All are festive with tags for gift giving! Christmas Cookie Pre-order Form: Order Deadline is Monday, Nov. 29

Pick up at West Allis Senior Center, 7001 W. National Ave. Dec. 6 & 7 from 10 am — 4 pm

ASSORTED Cookies ($5 per dozen) _______ Dozen x $5 each Total: ___________

CUTOUT Cookies ($5 per dozen) _______ Dozen x $5 each Total: ___________

Chocolate Fudge/Plain ($5 per 1/2 lb.) _______ Half-pound(s) x $5 each Total: ___________

Chocolate Fudge w/Walnuts ($5 per 1/2 lb.) _______ Half-pound(s) x $5 each Total: ___________

Total Containers: _______ Total Amount Paid: ____________

Cash: ___________ Check: ___________ (Payable to City of West Allis)

Name: _______________________________Phone: ___________________

Address: ________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________ St: _______ Zip: __________________

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