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Oak Creek Recreation Phone: 414-768-6515 / Fax: 414-768-6518 8640 S. Howell Ave.

org Hours: Mon-Thurs Noon to 2:15 PM Phone: 414-768-5850 November 2013 Welcome New Members!

VerHaalen Thank you to all the members who helped with Napkin Folding! NAPKIN FOLDING DATES: Thank you to all the members who helped with Napkin Folding.

1 Oak Creek Recreation Phone: / Fax: S. Howell Ave., P O Box 27, Oak Creek WI Hours: Mon Fri, 8 am to 4:45 pm Deb Chvilicek, 50+ Activity Coordinator foreveryoung@oakcreekwi.org Hours: Mon-Thurs Noon to 2:15 PM Phone: November 2013 Welcome New Members! September 15 th October 15 th Linda Freedy Clarice Hunt Karen Huybers Barbara Ignasiak Ellen Kotowicz Judith Laukaitis Vivian Marino Jean Piekutowski Ana Rodic Mary Ellen Schultz Loralee & Ron VerHaalen Thank you to all the members who helped with Napkin Folding! NAPKIN FOLDING DATES: Thank you to all the members who helped with Napkin Folding. Napkin folding: Wednesday, October 30, November 13, 9am, Day Room. Calling all Santa s helpers, stocking filling - November 27, 9am, Day Room. Napkin folding is part of the Forever Young Club s agreement with the center allowing us to use their rooms for our events. Hot lunch $3.00 Orders are taken the day of from 9:50-10:00 am November 4: Beef Patty with Gravy Potatoes, Roll November 18: Scalloped Ham and Potatoes Luncheons, $5.00 MUST BE PREPAID, fliers in the dayroom November 11: Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich, Macaroni & Cheese. November 25: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, lettuce, tomato, fries, dill pickle spear.

Reminder Please do not leave any registration forms in the Day Room when a coordinator is not in. All forms must be put in the gray drop box or taken to Recreation Office at City Hall.

2 Reminder Please do not leave any registration forms in the Day Room when a coordinator is not in. All forms must be put in the gray drop box or taken to Recreation Office at City Hall. The Day Room may be used by other clients and neither the Recreation Department nor Community Center is responsible for lost or stolen forms. REMINDER!! 2014 Membership Dues Early bird renewal discount-- $6.50 for current members only from Tuesday, October 1 through Tuesday, November 5 at 4:45 PM. Beginning November 6, dues increase to $7 KNIT / CROCHET / CHAT 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:00 am 12:00 pm at St. John s School. Work on your own project or participate in Threads of Compassion Southeast Transplant and Tissue Donor Program (comfort shawl). (Yarn provided). Advisor: Vickie M. Strachota Luncheon: Monday, November 11, 11:30 am. Oak Creek Community/Ulrich Hall C Menu: BBQ Pork Sandwich prepared by Rich from the Center Macaroni & Cheese and regular Monday beverages will be available. Registration ends Monday November 4 at 4:45 p.m. FYC Members: $5, Non-members: $6 Refund Policy: non-refundable but transferable to another member or to a non-member with an additional fee. Luncheon: Monday, November 25, 11:30 am. Oak Creek Community/Ulrich Hall C Join us for Grilled Chicken Sandwich prepared by Rich from the Center! Lunch will include lettuce, tomato, fries, dill pickle spear. Regular Monday beverages will be available. Registration ends Monday November 18 at 4:45 p.m. FYC Members: $5, Non-members: $6 Refund Policy: non-refundable but transferable to another member or to a non-member with an additional fee. Check out Oak Creek Recreation 50+ Activities on Facebook.

IN AN EFFORT TO SAVE PAPER AND POSTAGE: If you have an email address on file: * We will email your receipt If you do not have an email address on file: * Paper copies will be available for pick up at

3 IN AN EFFORT TO SAVE PAPER AND POSTAGE: If you have an address on file: * We will your receipt If you do not have an address on file: * Paper copies will be available for pick up at the Forever Young Club * Copies not picked up one week prior to the event will be mailed DO YOU WANT TO BE THE FIRST TO GET THE FYC NEW FLYERS & NEWSLETTER? Contact the Recreation Department and we will gladly put you on our ing list. sign up forms are also available at the Forever Young Club to fill out with your information. Eat N Greet, National Cook For Your Pet Month! Wednesday, November 13, from 12:30pm 2:00pm Gather in the Day Room at the Oak Creek Community Center for people versions of pet foods. November is National Cook for Your Pet Month, a day to pamper your pets with a delicious and nutritious home-cooked snack or meal. There are many important things to consider when cooking for animals, especially which foods to avoid (like onions, chocolate, and tomato leaves and stems to name a few). It s also important to introduce new foods gradually and to check with your pet s veterinarian before changing your furry friend s diet. Whether you end up baking, pureeing, or freezing your pets do so much for you and this month gives you a wonderful opportunity to return their loyal affections Early Bird Registration until Wednesday, November 6 at 4:45pm Fees FYC Members $5.00 / Non-Members $6.00 Beginning Thursday November 7 Fees - FYC Members $7.00 / Non-Members $8.00 Registration is limited! Leftovers will be divided to take home. Holiday Gift Card Holder Workshop, Wednesday, November 6, 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Oak Creek Community Center Day Room FYC $13 / Res $15 / NR $18 Project: 5 personalized cards w/ envelopes Registration ends: Wednesday, October 30 at 4:45 p.m. Make a variety of Christmas & Gift Card Holder Cards. Advanced Scarf Painting - 1 class, Wednesday, October 30 6:30-9:00 pm Intrigued by silk painting? Or maybe you have some experience already? Learn to construct and use a reusable printing block, dyes and resist methods as well as how to build up layers of color, add intricate details and create rich surfaces with these techniques to design and create two hand-painted silk scarves that are ready to wear. St. John s School, 2525 W. Oakwood Rd. FYC $23/ Res $26 / NR $29

Felted Bracelets (1 class) Wednesday, November 6 th, 6:30-9:00 pm Learn the wet-felting technique to turn dyed wool into one-of-a-kind bangle bracelets using just soap and water.

4 Felted Bracelets (1 class) Wednesday, November 6 th, 6:30-9:00 pm Learn the wet-felting technique to turn dyed wool into one-of-a-kind bangle bracelets using just soap and water. Each person will make 2 bracelets that are ready to wear and made to last. St. John s School, 2525 W. Oakwood Rd. FYC $ 23 / Res $26 / NR $29 Table Runner (2 classes) Wednesdays, November 20 & 27, 6:30-9:00 pm Create a beautiful table runner. The first class will include painting your runner with fabric dyes and creating a reusable printing block from common craft materials. In the second class, you ll use your printing block to decorate your table runner using a variety of inks. Each person leaves with their own 14 x 54 decorative cotton table runner. St. John s School, 2525 W. Oakwood Road FYC $ 36 / Res $39 / NR $41 Healthier Baking Thursday, November 21, 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Feel better about dessert! Explore healthier substitutions for common baking ingredients. There will be samples to taste and recipes to take home. Oak Creek Community Center FYC $6 / Non-Mbr $8 Holiday Quick Breads - No Knead to Rise: Thurs., Dec. 5, 6:30-7:30 pm Learn how to make a few holiday quick breads. Try some samples and take recipes home. We will be making two mini loaves for you to enjoy yourself or give as gifts! Oak Creek Community Center FYC $6 / Non-Mbr $8 Fitness Walking* Mon. thru Thurs. 6-8:30 pm, Saturdays 9 am to Noon September 30, 2013 to March 29, 2014 CLOSED DATES: Nov. 28 & 30, Dec. 8 thru Jan. 5, Jan. 8, Feb. 13 & March 5 Only registered walkers wearing walking shirt or wristband will be permitted to walk Register for the Fitness Walking Club. Reap the benefits of staying in shape this fall & winter, while enjoying the motivation of belonging to a group. * Option: Earn milestone certificates starting at 10 miles REGISTRATION: Daily registration accepted at Recreation Office or on site. Semester/seasonal registration information available in the Acorn or call the recreation office Location: Oak Creek High School 1st floor hallways.

5 Holiday Celebration Friday, December 6, 11am-2pm, The Center Registration ends: Monday, November 25 at 4:45pm Fees: FYC Members: $12, Residents: $14, Non-Residents: $16 Warm up for the Holidays with friends, music and good food at our Holiday Celebration! We will continue our Holiday tradition with a recital by the very talented Oak Creek High School Choir. Holiday lunch: Baked chicken, buttered corn, baked potato with sour cream, roll and butter, dessert and ice cream and coffee. Then sit back and relax to the music of Gary s Christmas Classics. A wonderful holiday show featuring those memorable yuletide classics of Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Burl Ives, The Carpenters, and more. Everyone will be dreaming of a white Christmas once they enjoy these and many other great holiday classics such as: White Christmas, The Christmas Song, Holly Jolly Christmas, Baby It's Cold Outside. Refund Policy: Refunds available (minus $3) before 4:45pm November 25. After November 25, non-refundable but transferable. Transfer to a non-member will require additional fees. Candy Cane Tales & Hoilday Carols Waukesha Civic Theater & Old Country Buffet Sunday, December 8, 1:00 to 7:00pm Registration ends: November 26 at 4:45pm Cancellation Date: 25 people must be registered by Monday, November 18 by 4:45pm to avoid cancellation. Fees: FYC Member: $45, Resident Non-Member: $47, Non-Resident: $49 The story line is of a young girl and her parents as they prepare for the holiday season. As the story moves forward, the inquisitive young girl asks questions about many of the holiday traditions, where they came from, and why we celebrate them. The production takes on many favorite holiday stories including "Frosty the Snowman", "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", "The Year Without Santa Claus", and "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus". Songs range from classics such as "White Christmas", "Carol of the Bells" and "Silent Night" to story based songs like "You're a Mean One Mister Grinch", "Heat Miser" and "Snow Miser". The production also contains a fantastic Christmas around the World medley, including "Feliz Navidad", "Mêlée Kalikimaka" and "O Tannenbaum". Rounding out the show are some parodies and more humorous holiday songs, including "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer" and "The Twelve Pains of Christmas". At Old Country Buffet, there s always something delicious waiting for you. Help yourself to a wide variety of choices. They feature a wide selection of fresh ingredients, so you can create the perfect salad. And don t forget dessert! Try one of many cakes and pies any time during your meal. You can make your own sundae, too! Refund Policy: Refunds available minus $3 before 4:45pm Monday, November 18. After November 18: non-refundable but transferable. Transfers to a non-member will require additional fees.

6 *All events listed below meet in the Senior Day Room unless otherwise listed* Monday, November 4 Card Social 9:50am-2pm, Hot Lunch, Beef Patty with Gravy Potatoes, Roll, 11:30am, The Next Step 1pm, Therapy Plus Tuesday, November 5 No Activities Wednesday, November 6 Fitball Gold 9:30am, St John s School, Let s Get Moving 10:30am, St John s School, Holiday Gift Card Holder Workshop, 12:30pm, Felted Bracelets Class - 6:30-9 pm, St John School Thursday, November 7 Tai Chi/Qigong 9:00am, St John s School, Zumba Gold 9:15am, St John s School, No Pretzel Yoga 9:45 am, St John s School, Fit for the 50 s 12:30pm, The Next Step 1pm Monday, November 11 Card Social 9:50am-2pm, Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich 11:30am pre-registration required, The Next Step 1pm, Therapy Plus Tuesday, November 12 Fit for the 50 s - 12:30pm Wednesday, November 13 Napkin folding, 9am, Fitball Gold 9:30am, St John s School, Let s Get Moving 10:30am, St John s School, Eat N Greet, National Cook For Your Pet Month! Thursday, November 14 - Tai Chi/Qigong 9:00am, Zumba Gold 9:15am, St John s School, No Pretzel Yoga 9:45 am, St John s School, Fit for the 50 s 12:30pm, The Next Step 1pm, Therapy Plus Monday, November 18 Card Social 9:50am-2pm, Hot Lunch, Scalloped Ham and Potatoes, 11:30am, The Next Step 1pm, Therapy Plus Tuesday, November 19 Fit for the 50 s - 12:30pm Wednesday, November 20 Fitball Gold 9:30am, St John s School, Let s Get Moving 10:30am, St John s School, Table Runner Class - 6:30-9 pm, St John s School Thursday, November 21 - Tai Chi/Qigong 9:00am, Zumba Gold 9:15am, St John s School, No Pretzel Yoga 9:45 am, St John s School, Fit for the 50 s - 12:30pm, The Next Step 1pm, Therapy Plus, Healthier Baking 11/21 Thur 6:30pm 7:3 pm Monday, November 25 Card Social 9:50am-2pm, Hot Lunch, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, lettuce, tomato, fries, dill pickle spear. pre-registration required, 11:30am, The Next Step 1pm, Therapy Plus Tuesday, November 26 Potawatomi Bingo & Casino, 11:45am, Fit for the 50 s - 12:30pm Wednesday, November 27 Fitball Gold 9:30am, St John s School, Let s Get Moving 10:30am, St John s School, Table Runner - 6:30-9:00 pm, St John s School Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving, FYC office closed Out-N-About Pre-registration may be required for events listed below, fliers can be found in Day Room and Recreation Office *All events listed below meet in the Day Room unless otherwise listed* November 6: Felted bracelet November 6: Holiday Gift Card Holder Workshop November 13: National Cook for your Pet Month

7 November 17: St Matthews Senior Social, 12:00pm 3:00pm. Food, Prizes, Fun! All Are Welcome. November 20 & 27: Table Runner Class November 21: Healthier Baking November 23: Comedy Night is Back! The Center, advanced tickets $7. November 26: Potawatomi Bingo & Casino November 27: An Evening of Blessings, Free Thanksgiving Dinner, The Center. Tickets available starting October 17. November 30: Holiday Craft Fair 9am-3pm, The center Up & Coming Pre-registration may be required for events listed below, fliers can be found in Day Room and Recreation Office *All events listed below meet in the Day Room unless otherwise listed* December 1: 12 th Annual Christmas tree Lighting Ceremony 5-7pm December 4: Holiday Card Workshop December 5: Holiday Quick Breads - No Knead to Rise December 6: FYC Holiday Celebration December 7: Indoor rummage sales, The Center December 8: Candy Cane Tales & Holiday Carols play & dinner December 9: 4oz. Broccoli and Cheese stuffed Chicken Luncheon MUST BE PREPAID, fliers in the dayroom December 20: Free Movie Night, Monsters University, Doors open at 6:30, The Center December 23: Chili Luncheon MUST BE PREPAID, fliers in the dayroom December 30: Build your own baked potato MUST BE PREPAID, fliers in the dayroom It s Cooking for your Pet month (PEOPLE FOOD) Puppy Chow Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup butter 9 cups Crispix cereal (any flavor) 1 cup chocolate chips 3 cups powdered sugar 1. Combine peanut butter, butter and chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. 2. Microwave for one minute then stir to blend all ingredients thoroughly. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Stir well. 3. Place the 9 cups of Crispix cereal in a very large bowl. 4. Pour the peanut butter-chocolate mixture over the cereal and toss evenly, making sure all the cereal gets a good covering. 5. Place the powdered sugar in a large zip-lock type plastic bag. 6. Add the peanut butter-chocolate cereal mixture to the bag, leaving enough room for the puppy chow to be shaken (you may have to divide the mixture into smaller batches, coating one batch at a time). 7. Shake the bag vigorously to evenly coat each piece of the puppy chow with powdered sugar. 8. Once the mixture is fully coated, place in a large serving bowl. 9. Coat any additional pieces by shaking the mixture in the powdered sugar filled bag. Add powdered sugar to the bag as needed until all the mixture is coated.

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