Upcoming Events

• Mug Club Caregiver Support Group - Wednesday, September 11, 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.).
• INPUT NEEDED: Would you be interested in attending the support group virtually if it was offered in the evening instead of during the day? We are looking to increase the regular attendance for this group and are considering having the online meeting move to the evening. We would still have it on a Wednesday evening, but it would be the 1st or 3rd Wednesday of the month. There will be no changes to the in-person meeting.
• In-Person: 5:30 - 7 p.m. In person at ADRC, 300 S Adams St, Green Bay. This meeting will be a POTLUCK! Bring something to share if you'd like. I'll be making a seafood pizza and a veggie pizza to share. We have plenty of plates, silverware, cups, and napkins. 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.

• Volunteer Opportunity for Older Adults - Help future health care professionals understand the needs and perspectives of older adults. The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing is recruiting older adults who would meet one-on-one with a student via phone or video call twice between September and October 2024. Learn more here.

• September is National Preparedness Month - Are You Ready? Preparedness Month is recognized every September across the country as part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready Campaign. Storms can happen almost without warning, so people living in the Midwest need to be prepared for tornadoes and possible flooding. Check out these resources for additional information:
• Wisconsin Emergency Management
• Ready Wisconsin - Be Informed
• Sign up for the newsletter

"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." - Benjamin Franklin

• Planning for Your Future - Monday, September 16, 2024, 12 - 4 p.m. at Green Bay Botanical Gardens. Spots are still available and in addition to the education, you can tour the Botanical Gardens for FREE after the presentation!

• Future Planning Series - Starting this month, we will be offering this series to help you plan. These are stand-alone presentations, so sign up for the topic(s) that you'd like more information on:
• Financial Considerations for Caregivers
• Real Estate - Living Transitions
• Power of Attorney & Guardianship
• Estate Planning 101 - Wills vs Trusts

• Planning AHEAD through UW Extension - Sep 26 - Nov 7, 2024, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. online via Zoom. Learn more. Register here.

• 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.
• Free Classes - September 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!