Upcoming Events

• Mug Club Caregiver Support Group - Wednesday, August 14, 2024. There is no need to register, just show up as life allows for either meeting.
• Virtually: 10 - 11 a.m. Reminder that we switched over to Microsoft Teams for this meeting. If this is new to you, instructions can be found here on how to get set up. I will open the meeting early if you have any questions on how things work (commenting in chat, raising your hand, etc.).
• In-Person: 5:30 - 7 p.m. In person at ADRC, 300 S Adams St, Green Bay. The agency will be closed for the day and the doors locked. Please come to the single door entrance (south side) and ring the doorbell. We will be watching and listening to let you in.
• For each meeting: A picture speaks 1,000 words! We postponed this activity from the June meeting to September to allow more to participate. We'd like to do a little exercise in each group (virtual and in-person). Prior to the September meeting, please send me (or stop by so I can take a picture) something that reflects the relationship between you and the person you care for. This could be anything from a wedding picture, snow globe, a family heirloom you'd like to pass down some day - something that signifies your relationship with them. We will then go around and have each person share a little bit (1-2 minutes) about the item they brought. If you coming to the in-person meeting, and can send me a picture of the item or stop by with the item for me to take a picture of it, I can work on a slide presentation so the group can all see the item at once versus passing it around. Just a thought. Let me know if you have any questions and I look forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks.

• We've partnered with the YMCAs for a few caregiver presentations. You don't need to be a member of the YMCA to join us.
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Identify and Reduce Your Stress - Great as a single class, equally as great as an introduction to the full 6-week series later this fall.
• Thursday, 8/1/24, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at YMCA East, 1740 Huron Rd.
• Wednesday, 8/7/24, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. at YMCA West, 601 Cardinal Ln.

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers (full 6-week series) - Last two classes this year! MaryBeth and I will be facilitating the Sep/Oct class, so you already have friends in the room!

• Caregivers' Oasis: A Sound Meditation for Respite - Thursday, August 29, 2024, 1:30 - 3 p.m. with Celestial Sounds at Curative Connections East. This is a 90-minute class that focuses on respite.

• Save the Date: Caregiver Q&A - Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Curative Connections West. Join Pharmacist Jeff Kirchner from Streu's Pharmacy Bay Natural. Bring your questions & concerns and learn about information and resources for you and your loved ones.

• Empowerment Dance: 5-Year Celebration - Join Empowerment Dance as they celebrate the 5th anniversary of their Empowered by Movement program! Share the joy and benefits of movement, connection, and artistic experiences with seniors and people living with Parkinson's in the Green Bay and Appleton communities. Register Here.
• Live Entertainment - August 6, 13, & 20, 2024, 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. at Western Racquet in Green Bay. Donations for attendance are appreciated.
• Free Classes - September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2024, 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. at Western Racquet in Green Bay. Join them in-person or on Zoom to commemorate this milestone and celebrate the joy of movement together!