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Senior Spotlight: Ron BastenJENNIFER HOGELAND

New Franken native Ron Basten recalls traveling to Milwaukee as a child to see Holiday on Ice and catch-

ing a glimpse of performers’ blades under the curtain. Basten had no idea that someday he’d be one of those performers, entertaining families across the country.

“I remember seeing the blades and being so excited that the show was going to start, so when I started skating we’d do the same — stay close to the curtain and listen to the children’s excitement,” adds Basten.

As the now 74-year-old refl ects on his skating and performing career, he has fond memories of the places he traveled and the people he met.

Time on the iceWhen Basten was growing up, he’d ice skate

on ponds around town but never took formal lessons. He graduated from Green Bay East High School in 1958 and worked as a fl orist. Around age 20, on Thanksgiving Day, Basten was anxious to get away from the noise at home so he went to a local hockey arena.

“I told my mother I am going to try skating at the new building. She said, ‘You don’t know how to skate,’ and I said, ‘I know how to try,’” says Basten.

He enjoyed his time on the ice. Determined to improve his skills, Basten went to the ice arena six out of seven days, practicing approx-imately 10 hours a week. He became a fi gure skater and at the age of 24 he got his big break with the internationally famous ice show.

Basten went from understudy to principal.

He eventually served as director of the men’s chorus line. Basten explains he was reliable so opportunities continued to pop up.

“I learned all the boys’ numbers so the minute someone got hurt I said, ‘I got it.’ One of each costume was made for me,” says Basten.

Rehearsal would start in January and by spring the show was on the road. “There was no time to think when we started performing,” adds Basten. “It wasn’t hard to remember the numbers — it soon became second nature.”

Basten performed in all the major cities throughout the U.S. and several cities in Canada. He was on “The Ed Sullivan Show” twice and skated at Madison Square Garden.

While Basten’s parents didn’t support his skating career away, they soon were over-come with pride. When Holiday on Ice came to Milwaukee — the nearest show stop to Green Bay — his mom would load the family van with treats to share with the skate cast.

Directing showsBasten spent eight years with Holiday on

Ice. Exhausted and ready for a change, he settled in Southfi eld, Michigan — a suburb of Detroit. He took a job with the parks and recreation department, directing perfor-mances for Southfi eld Ice Company and teaching skating lessons.

“I brought my knowledge from Holiday on Ice and constructed an ice show with locals — anyone that wanted to be part of the show could sign up,” he says.

Basten directed 38 magnifi cent perfor-mances over 30 years. In addition to his

remarkable skating ability, he had great talent and vision. Basten sketched the elaborate costumes and taped the music for the shows — one of his favorite shows was a salute to Ginger Rogers. He continued to work for the Southfi eld park and rec until retirement.

When not on the ice, Basten was always up for an adventure. He traveled the world, stat-ing Italy and Paris were two extraordinary destinations. Basten also loved music—he owned over 11,000 records.

Basten moved back to Green Bay late last year — his health began failing, so he wanted to be closer to family.

While his ice show days are over, Basten enjoys the memories and great friendships made throughout the years. He still communi-cates with close friends almost daily.

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Dr. Matthew Colligan, orthopedic surgeon at Prevea Health in Green Bay, agrees patient education before a surgery is one of the most important steps in recovery.

“A clear grasp of your diagnosis is key, along with confi dence in your surgeon and doctor,” he says. “Understanding when you’ll be able to get out of bed and walk, how to manage pain after surgery, especially for hip and knee operations, and knowing how to return to home life will all aid in healing.”

In addition to preparing mentally for surgery, it’s no secret that a healthy diet before and after your operation will help you bounce back.

“Your general nutritional status will have a positive impact on recovery,” says Dr. Colligan. “A healthy, well-balanced diet should be continued after surgery. Often patients over 65 have other health conditions

While surgeries are being done in a more minimally invasive fash-ion these days and many patients

are able to go home sooner, recovery still requires lots of rest. There are steps you can take prior to surgery to help speed up the process.

“One of the biggest hindrances in recover-ing quickly is an expectation that you will be back to 100 percent the day after surgery,” says Dr. Jennifer Foster, general vascular surgeon at Bellin Health Care Systems in Green Bay. “It’s important to take advan-tage of hospital resources and talk with your health provider before surgery to get a time-line of your recovery length.”

If you understand when your energy will be back up to 50 or 80 percent, you will be able to take it slow, track your progress, and not over-do it which could set you back.

The post-operation bounce back

that may determine diet, but it’s helpful for those who live alone to plan on freezing a couple weeks’ worth of healthy meals and accept help from family and friends.”

Some of the diet guidelines for recovery from the common cold might even apply to post-op recovery.

“I would suggest avoiding spicy foods and sticking to bland choices for the fi rst few days,” says Dr. Foster. “And there really is something to be said for chicken noodle soup, it does have some magic in it.”

While following your health provider’s directions, moderate exercise when your body is ready is also essential to the healing process.

“Walking is the best movement,” says Dr. Foster. “It begins the moment you get out of bed. Try walking around your room, your house and your driveway. Always bring a

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companion with you though.”When your joints have been operated on,

strengthening is crucial, according to Dr. Colligan.

“Safety is paramount when beginning to move again after an operation. Exercise begins a few hours after surgery with learn-ing to get out of bed, moving the operative limb and getting to the bathroom.”

Since walking is the best form of move-ment, another key step to strengthening your musculature is collecting the proper equip-ment before surgery to help you walk after.

“I recommend getting a walker before your operation and bringing it in your house to make sure you have space to get around with it,” says Dr. Colligan. “Get rid of rugs and loose cords, buy a shower chair and raised toilet seat if necessary. If you drive, make arrangements for a handicapped parking permit beforehand.”

Some may find recovering during the Wisconsin winter months to be more of a challenge. A simple walk outside isn’t always possible.

“Wintertime recovery requires more help

from family and friends,” says Dr. Foster. “Have your neighbors get your mail for you and be cautious of the ice. You still need to walk, so trips to the grocery store, mall, or Costco might be your best bet.”

Dr. Colligan suggests increasing the stabil-ity of your walking device to deal with icy conditions, with which hospital staff can assist.

“Patients should not be restricted to their homes, it’s still important for them to get out and moving. It’s also necessary to pay more attention to your incision in the winter when skin is drier.”

Even when we’ve got the healthy diet and exercise components down, sometimes it’s emotional healing that truly sparks our recov-ery and allows us to bounce into an improved quality of life.

“It benefits patients to have a coach or family member dedicated specifically to supporting them emotionally after an opera-tion, someone they can rely on,” says Dr. Colligan. “Each patient needs individual care and they also need to understand they are part of a team.” ✦

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Social media platforms have become a great way to connect with family and friends from afar. It’s also a way to

strike up new relationships, through online dating and relationship sites.

There are many benefits to seniors connect-ing online, says Joshua Zimmer, MSW, APSW, Prevea Behavioral Care.

“For all of the Internet’s faults, one of the benefits has been that it has made the world we live in a much smaller place,” he explains. “Older adults using social media applications like Facebook can connect and stay in touch with family and friends. Applications like Skype and FaceTime also allow seniors to

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have audio and visual contact with grandchil-dren, children, or siblings. Maintaining these connections via social media applications can help reduce the social isolation that seniors experience.”

For the many benefits to online interaction, people need to proceed with caution, espe-cially when meeting new people.

“First, never give out personal informa-tion,” says Melanie Skalmoski, crime preven-tion coordinator for the Green Bay Police Department. “Regardless of age, people can easily ‘catfish’ on social networks and dating sites.”

“Catfishing” is a term that refers to some-

one pretending to be someone they are not, she furthers. That person may use a friend’s photo or even a photo they found at random on the Internet. They may make up interests, location, and/or job information.

“Some people do it for fun; some people do it with in intent of building of trust and

● Never give out personal information, whether over the phone or through email.

● Never send money or loan out your prop-erty, for any reason.

● Free sites are easy for people who want to mislead others. There is no risk involved to scammers if they don’t have to front any of their own money. Paying for service may prevent some scammers from joining.

● Do ask for second opinions. Whether you may have won the lottery you never entered, found a great deal on a vehicle, or have a grandchild that is looking for money to be wired fast — make it a policy to double check with someone.

● Do invest in caller ID and/or an answering machine.

● Don’t answer calls from phone numbers that you don’t recognize. If it’s important, the person will leave a message.

● Do have contact information of your finan-cial institutions and utility companies on hand in case you receive suspect correspon-dence. Give them a call to check legitimacy.

Protect Your IdentityThe basic “dos” and “don’ts” of online interaction, from the Green Bay Police Department:


friendship to later scam money from the victim,” she says. “It highlights how easy it is for someone to be fake on the Internet.”

“Never send money, loan out property such as a vehicle, and don’t put anything in your name for any reason,” adds Lieutenant Gary Richgels, also of the Green Bay Police Department.

Skalmoski says that just like the buddy system protects us while out in public, Internet dating is no different.

“Always let a friend or family member know if you have plans to meet in person, and only meet in a public setting,” she says. “A second person can help spot any red flags, and remember, friends and family members have your best interest at heart.”

There is also the importance of knowing whether or not you’re even ready for online dating,

whether it’s after a divorce or death of a partner. While it is a personal realization, says Zimmer, there are ways an individual can ensure they’re ready. His main suggestion is to seek out and meet with a therapist, who can help determine where you are in the process of grieving.

They can also help you deter-mine if you are ready for a rela-tionship and see potential blind spots or triggers that could occur in a new relationship, he furthers.

“Seeking out relationships online is neither a good or bad option in these cases, but always being aware that vulnerability and the ease of access to connecting with others can lead to impulsive behavior surrounding the entry into a new relationship,” he states. “Being cautious and prepared can help individuals avoid getting into potentially unhealthy relation-ships with others.” ✦

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Tips to ensure you don’t break your holiday budgetMEGHAN DIEMEL

We live in a fast-paced society that celebrates mass consumption. Never is this more apparent than

during the holiday season, which has seem-ingly become a competition to see who can spend more.

It can be diffi cult to move past that and prepare a holiday budget, but it’s neces-sary for the overall health of your big fi nan-cial picture, says Tony Hellenbrand, of Hellenbrand Financial in Green Bay.

“People need to start their planning by remembering the bigger picture of their budget,” states Hellenbrand, who has been managing wealth for individuals and institu-tions since 2007. “Yes, it’s about the people you care about, but you don’t want to derail your whole fi nancial plan in the process. Have the reasons as to why you’re setting the budget in the forefront. Is it so you can retire on time? So you won’t have to go back to work if you’re already retired? So you don’t have to work a seasonal job?”

Oneida resident Kathy Carpenter, 61, and her husband Dave enjoy traveling throughout the year. She says that plays an important role in her cost-cutting measures during the holidays.

“I buy everything on sale,” she laughs. “Especially after Christmas — I do a lot of shop-ping after Christmas, especially for the grandkids. I never pay full price.”

Hellenbrand says it’s important to be realistic with your holiday budget, taking into account what you’ve spent in the past and setting reasonable limits. He says it is also important to keep the holiday budget front and center.

“I would strongly recom-mend, if you want to make a change in your spending habits,

looking at your budget before walking in the store or have it in front of you while shopping as a reminder — keeping yourself reminded is a really big deal.”

Hellenbrand says it is good to have an accountability partner to touch base with during the holidays — much like you would for working out and weight loss.

“Whether it’s a spouse or good friend, meet before you go into the store to go over your budgets, and when you come out, meet and make sure you didn’t go over. In the exercise world, it’s the number one way to ensure accountability and it can work here too.”

Carpenter says she ensures she won’t

overspend by only bringing cash in the exact amount necessary during the holiday season — charge cards are off limits. It’s a habit that comes in handy during Black Friday shop-ping, which can derail any budget quickly.

“I got quite a few things for the kids last year, so that is defi nitely on my plan this year,” she says. “Last year we went with our list. We go to the store a couple days before and fi nd out where the items are located so we can go, get it and get out.”

Hellenbrand adds that it’s important to remember that stores do not set Black Friday sales to lose money; heading into “battle” armed with cash only and exact lists like Carpenter has done is great advice.

“People get wrapped up in Black Friday — crowd type environments — there’s a psycho-logical sense of urgency that builds up and you feel like you have to get the big deals

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Most home bathrooms today are tight spaces with hard surfaces—tile flooring, porcelain toilets and lami-

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According to the National Institute on Aging, more than one in three seniors over age 65 fall each year and 80 percent of these falls are in the bathroom.

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In some homes, it’s possible to knock down walls to make the bathroom larger. In other situations, the toilet, bathtub, shower or cabi-nets are modified to meet needs.

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“Barrier-free showers were previously only available in fiberglass, but are now made with solid-surface products. They have become very strong and durable,” adds Brent Martin, co-owner of Re-Bath of Northeast Wisconsin Green Bay.

If installing a shower isn’t an option, Turiff explains products like the Safe Step are worth considering. The existing tub wall is cut and the step is installed. “With the Safe Step, you can get safe access into the show-ering area — it is an affordable option,” he adds. Insert a seat and install a handheld shower hose and most can bath indepen-dently.

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for a game day, movie matinee, Bunco or other fun activities. Each week varies. Registration requested. Call Karrie at 920-593-2362 for more information.▶ WATERCOLOR PAINTING CLASS – Sign up for a watercolor painting class held on Mondays at the Allouez Community Center, 2143 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay. Call 920-448-2804 for more information and to sign up.▶ BINGO IN HOWARD – Play bingo at the Howard Community Center the first and third Thursday of the month, 1 – 3 p.m. Cost: 50 cents a card. The Howard Village Hall Community Center is located at 2456 Glendale Avenue, Howard. Call 920-434-4640 for more information.▶ BINGO IN BELLEVUE – Spend the third and fifth Thursday of the month playing bingo at the Bellevue Community Center. Bingo starts at 1 p.m. Cards are 50 cents each. Cash prizes. Special dates: Sept. 17 – Wear Packer gear and get one free bingo card, Oct. 15 – Bring one new toy to donate to Toys for Tots and get one free bingo card, Oct. 29 – Wear a costume and get one free bingo card, and Nov. 19 – White elephant gift exchange. Call 920-468-5225 for more information.▶ Wii BOWLING IN DE PERE – Compete against other seniors at the De Pere Community Center the second and fourth Thursday of the month while playing Wii bowling! Games run from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Call 920-336-6054 for more information.▶ Wii BOWLING AT ADRC – Enjoy bowling without a heavy ball! The ADRC has Wii bowling the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. Open to all. No fee. Call 920-448-4300 for more information.▶ CRIBBAGE – The De Pere Community Center welcomes cribbage players and partners to come together on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. New players/partners welcome. Call 920-336-6054 for more information.▶ DOMINOES – Mark your calendar for a weekly game of dominoes. The De Pere Community Center invites seniors to come together to play on Mondays at 1 p.m. Call 920-336-6054 for more information. ▶ MOVIE MATINEE IN BELLEVUE – Movies are playing at the Bellevue Community Center, 1811 Allouez Ave, Bellevue, the second Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Buy popcorn

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and a beverage for $1. Bring friends and neighbors. Call 920-468-5225 for more information.▶ MORNING MATINEE IN DE PERE – Catch a movie Friday mornings, Sept. 25, Oct. 30 and Nov. 20, at the De Pere Community Center, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Call 920-336-6054 for the movie of the month. If you’d like to stay for lunch, call 920-983-1675 by 11 a.m. the Thursday prior for the daily menu and to make a reservation. Donation requested for lunch.▶ SENIOR SOCIAL GATHERINGS – Looking for a place to gather with your group? The De Pere Community Center has the space you need. Call 920-336-6054 for more information.▶ GREEN BAY AREA RETIRED MEN’S CLUB – Every Tuesday the Green Bay Area Retired Men’s Club sponsors a social hour at 8:30 a.m. followed by a program of interest at 9:30 a.m. at the Brown County Central Library auditorium, 515 Pine Street, Green Bay. All men from northeast Wisconsin, age 55 and older, are invited to attend. Please bring a friend. Contact Jerry Stepien, [email protected], 920-822-8615 for more information.▶ NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION MEETING – All current and retired federal employees are welcome to attend the association meetings the second Wednesday of the month at 12 p.m. The events are held at 1951 West at the Rock Garden, 1951 Bond Street, Howard. Call Bob Mayer at 920-498-8018 for more information.▶ ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP – Jean Howard in association with the Brown County Alzheimer Association shares information and hosts a support group on the first Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the De Pere Community Center, Oak Room, 600 Grant Street, De Pere. Call 920-336-6054 for more information.▶ VETERAN’S EDUCATION – The Veterans’ & Service Office of Green Bay sponsors an educational program of interest to senior Veterans the first Friday of the month (except January and July) at the ADRC. Come at 10:30 a.m. and talk to fellow Veterans, stay for lunch (donation requested) following the meeting. Advance reservations are required. Call 920-448-4300 by the Thursday prior to the meeting to reserve your meal.

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▶ DE PERE AREA MEN’S CLUB – The De Pere Area Men’s Club meets at the De Pere Community Center on Tuesday mornings at 8 a.m. Call 920-336-6054 for more information.▶ GRIEF SUPPORT – Don’t deal with grief alone. Attend a free grief support group at the De Pere Community Center the second Monday of the month, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Shana Atkinson and Interim Healthcare will help guide the group. Call 920-336-6054 for more information.▶ A PEEK AT THE PAST – Learn more about our American history with Ron Poister at the ADRC. Classes will be held the third Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. Call 920-448-4300 for more information.▶ FISHING CLUB – The Fishing Club get together on Oct. 16 at Oconto River Boat Launch for perch. Bring own snacks; bait provided. Call 920-448-4300 for more information.

EVENTS ▶ SUMMER BBQ – Say good-bye to summer with a BBQ at Green Isle Park on Sept. 17, 4 – 7 p.m. Participate in the games and enjoy

the entertainment. Renard’s will cater the meal. Cost: $15. Call 920-448-4300 for more information.▶ BYE, BYE AMERICAN PIE – Listen as Daddy D Productions performs hits from the ’60s on Sept. 17, 18, 24 and 25 at Riverside Ballroom. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 920-544-4244 or visit Daddyds.com.▶ CUP O JOY CONCERTS – The Cup O Joy welcomes a variety of performers to the stage this fall, including The Burie Family Bluegrass & Jack Gafford on Sept. 18, comedian Bob Stromberg on Sept. 25, Bent Grass on Sept. 26, Danen Kane on Oct. 2 and Bluegrass with The Mullins Brothers & Badger Grass on Oct. 30. Visit cupojoy.com for show times and additional performances.▶ BRUNCH WITH FALL FLAVORS – The Green Bay Botanical Garden welcomes you to enjoy the flavors of fall and learn how to use them to make a delicious brunch menu on Sept. 29, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Recipes and samples included. Pre-registration required. Call the GBBG at 920-490-9457 for class prices or to register.

▶ THE LIBRARY ONLINE AT ADRC – Learn about the many online resources available to Brown County library cardholders at the ADRC on Sept. 30, 9 – 10 a.m. Call 920-448-4300 for more information.▶ WILLOW FURNITURE WORKSHOP – Bring a hammer and pair of pruners to the Green Bay Botanical Garden and leave with a finished piece of furniture on Oct. 4. Join the hands-on workshop from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. or 1 – 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call the GBBG at 920-490-9457 for class prices or to register.▶ FOOD DEHYDRATING & DRYING YOUR GARDEN’S BOUNTY – Discover how to preserve what you’ve grown. The Green Bay Botanical Garden hosts a food dehydrating and drying class on Oct. 5, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call the GBBG at 920-490-9457 for class prices or to register.▶ SAUERKRAUT – Learn the basics of preparing sauerkraut at the Green Bay Botanical Garden on Oct. 6, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Call the GBBG at 920-490-9457 for class prices or to register.


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and America. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 920-544-4244 or visit Daddyds.com.▶ A CHRISTMAS CAROL – Daddy D Productions is bringing Scrooge back in a musical way. This timeless Christmas tale will be at Riverside Ballroom on Nov. 19, 20 and 21. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 920-544-4244 or visit Daddyds.com.▶ ANNUAL WPS GARDEN OF LIGHTS – Don’t miss this holiday favorite – come see nearly a quarter of a million lights on display at the Green Bay Botanical Garden on weekends, Friday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Dec. 20 and Dec. 26-30, 5 – 9 p.m. Take a leisurely walk or choose a wagon ride. Call 920-490-9457 or visit gbbg.org for ticket prices and more information.▶ HOLIDAY GALA – Kick off the holiday season with an enjoyable afternoon at the Riverside Ballroom on Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Festivities include live music, dancing, family-style chicken dinner, raffles, silent auction and more. Cost: $13. Reserve your spot early! Call the Village of Bellevue at 920-468-5225 to register or for more informa-tion.▶ HERBAL GIFT MAKING – Join Green Bay Botanical Gardens on Dec. 7, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., for a hands-on workshop to craft an array of herbal creations that would make lovely gifts. It promises to be a fun, interactive and infor-mative evening. Pre-registration required. Call the GBBG at 920-490-9457 for class prices or to register.▶ DADDY D’S CHRISTMAS REVIEW – Get in the holiday spirit with traditional Christmas music. Daddy D Productions is putting on an unforgettable performance at Riverside Ballroom, Dec. 9-12, and The Stadium View, Dec. 16-19. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Want to catch an earlier show? On Dec. 9, there is a senior special complete with a family-style chicken. Doors open at 11 a.m., lunch is at noon and the show starts at 1 p.m. Call 920-544-4244 or visit Daddyds.com.▶ SUPER SENIOR DAYS AT THE KROC CENTER – The Kroc Center has Super Senior Days the fourth Wednesday of the month. Spend time enjoying crafts, bingo, games, swimming, walking the track or using the fitness center. Includes lunch and entertainment. Cost: $5. Must register a week in advance. Call Karrie

at 920-593-2362.▶ LINE DANCING IN HOWARD – Have some fun line dancing on Tuesdays, 10 – 11 a.m., now through December at the Howard Village Hall Community Center, 2456 Glendale Avenue. All ages welcome. Call 920-434-4640 for more information.▶ SEWING IN DE PERE – The De Pere Community Center is offering sewing classes on Tuesday afternoons, 12 – 3 p.m. Sign up for a six-week session. Call 920-339-4097 for class prices or to register.▶ STAINED GLASS IN DE PERE – Try your hand at making a stained glass creation. The De Pere Community Center offers six-week sessions. Call 920-339-4097 for class prices or to regis-ter.▶ STUDIO OIL PAINTING IN DE PERE – The De Pere Community Center offers oil painting classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays this fall. Bring out your inner artist. Call 920-339-4097 for class prices or to register.

TRAVEL▶ EXPLORE OSHKOSH MUSEUMS – Join the ADRC as they take a group to Oshkosh on Sat. 25, 9 a.m. You’ll tour the Oshkosh Military Veterans Museum and EAA AirVenture Museum. The bus will stop at Mary’s Restaurant on the way home for a late lunch. Cost: $40 (does not include lunch). Space is limited. Payment is due upon registration. Call 920-448-4300 to register.▶ WARREN’S CRANBERRY FEST – Spend the day perusing more than 1,300 booths at Warren’s Cranberry Festival, Saturday, Sept. 26. Shop from arts and crafts vendors or pick up farm market goods. Buy something tasty from over 80 food vendors. Travel by coach bus from Sam’s Club, Green Bay. Cost: $30 (transpor-tation only.) Register by Sept. 18. Call (920) 468-5225 for more information. ▶ FALL COLOR TRIP ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER – Take in the beauty of fall for with a trip along Wisconsin’s national scenic byway with PACE, Oct. 7-8. You’ll pass through several state parks and visit farmers’ markets, organic farms, wineries, antique shops and more. Cost: $215 per person/double occu-pancy. Space is limited. Make your reserva-tions early. Call 920-822-6050 or mail info and payment to PACE, P.O. Box 36, Pulaski, WI 54162.▶ CHICAGO SHOPPING – Hop on a bus on Nov. 14




and spend the day in Chicago shopping or sightseeing. The bus leaves at 6:30 a.m. and returns at 10 p.m. Cost: $36. Registration deadline: Nov. 6. Call the Village of Bellevue at 920-468-5225 for more information.

SENIOR ASSISTANCE▶ BEGINNING COMPUTER SEMINARS IN DE PERE – New to computers? Come to an informational seminar at the De Pere Community Center on Oct. 7, Nov. 4 or Dec. 2. Call 920-339-4097 for class prices or to register.▶ WINDOWS 8 COMPUTER CLASS – Bring your Windows 8 laptop to the De Pere Community Center and learn about it works in a six-week class. Classes are held on Monday afternoons. Call 920-339-4097 for class prices or to register.▶ LEGAL COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS – Local volun-teer attorneys are offering legal counseling at the ADRC the second Friday of the month. Call 920-448-4300 to schedule an appointment.▶ ELDER MEDICATION CONSULTATIONS – The ADRC offers elder medication consultations the second Thursday of the month from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Call 920-448-4300 to make an

appointment.▶ INSURANCE COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS – Local volunteer insurance agents will be at the ADRC the fourth Friday of the month to meet with seniors that have insurance questions. Call 920-448-4300 to make an appointment.▶ BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS IN DE PERE – The De Pere Community Center offers blood pressure checks for seniors on Wednesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Call 920-336-6054 for information.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS▶ LIGHTEN UP WORKSHOP – Learn how to savor happy experiences, identify barriers to feel-ing happy and discover new tools to increase well-being at St. Edward & Isidore Catholic Church in Green Bay on Sept. 17, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Call the ADRC at 920-448-4300 with questions or to register.▶ YOU CAN PREVENT FALLS – Four experts will be at the ADRC on Sept. 23, 10 a.m., discuss-ing falls prevention. Space is limited. Call 920-448-4300 to register.▶ THE ABC&Ds OF MEDICARE – Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1 – 3 p.m. at Ashwaubenon Village Hall.

Space is limited. Call the ADRC at 920-448-4300. ▶ BALANCE SCREENINGS – Identify areas of risk for falls on Sept. 25. Free 30-minute appoint-ments are available at NWTC, 2740 W. Mason St., Green Bay. Appointments are limited. Call the ADRC at 920-448-4300.▶ EATING GLUTEN FREE – A registered dietician will be at the ADRC on Oct. 13 to explain how attendees can cut gluten from their diet. Space is limited. Call 920-448-4300 to register for the free class.▶ PICKING THE BEST MEDICARE PART ‘D’ PLAN – It’s important to check on your Medicare prescription drug benefits every year. Learn how to use the online Medicare Plan Finder tool at the ADRC on Oct. 27, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., or Nov. 18, 3 – 4 p.m. Space is limited. Call 920-448-4300 to register.▶ A TIME TO LAUGH: RELEASE YOUR INNER JOY – The ADRC offers a free program on Nov. 3, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., followed by Zebra’s Don’t Get Ulcers, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Space is limited. Call 920-448-4300 to register.


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▶ DIABETIC MENU PLANNING – A registered dieti-cian from Festival Foods will be at the ADRC on Nov. 7, 5 – 6:30 p.m. to discuss menu plan-ning for diabetics. Call 920-448-4300 to regis-ter for this free class.▶ HUMANS ARE NOT ZEBRAS – Practice stress management and relaxation at the ADRC on Nov. 10, 1 – 2 p.m. Free, space is limited. Call 920-448-4300 to register.▶ HOLIDAY HEALTHY EATING – A registered dieti-cian will be at Maple Ridge Rehab & Care Center on Nov. 20, 8 – 9 a.m., to discuss healthy eating habits that can be used year round. Pre-register by Nov. 13. Call the Ashwaubenon Community Center, 920-492-2331 to register.▶ WINTER SAFETY – Experts will be at Maple Ridge Rehab & Care Center on Jan. 8, 8 – 9 a.m., to explain how to handle icy conditions, shovel snow and prepare your home and vehicles for the cold. Pre-register by Jan. 4. Call the Ashwaubenon Community Center, 920-492-2331 to register.▶ YOGA IN DE PERE – Stretch and strengthen your entire body with yoga. The De Pere Community Center offers classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Monday and Thursday evenings. Call 920-336-6054 to regis-ter.▶ STEPPING ON – This falls prevention program meets two hours a week for seven weeks. An upcoming workshop takes place on Mondays, Oct. 19 – Nov. 30, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost is $10 and includes all learning materials. Space is limited. Call the ADRC at 920-448-4300 to register.▶ LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS – Find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and frustration caused by chronic conditions. The workshop is sponsored by the ADRC Thursdays, Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 9 – 11:30 a.m. at A Woman’s Place, 1727 Shawano Ave., Green Bay. Cost: $20, includes learning materials. Call 920-448-4300 to register.▶ SIT & GET FIT – A variety of strength-building and stretching exercises to increase muscular endurance and flexibility while using a chair for support. Classes are held at the De Pere Community Center on Thursdays, 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. Call 920-336-6054 to register.▶ HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETES – If you are an adult with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, or living with someone who has diabetes, this workshop is for you. The workshop meets on Tuesdays, Sept. 22 – Oct. 27, 9 – 11:30 a.m.,

at Aurora BayCare Health Care, 2253 West Mason, Green Bay, or Wednesdays, Oct. 14 – Nov. 18, 5 – 7:30 p.m. at ADRC, 300 S. Adams St., Green Bay. Call the ADRC at 920-448-4300 to register.▶ HERE’S TO YOUR HEALTH – The De Pere Community Center is hosting monthly health seminars to help create an enriched, safe and independent life on the second Thursday of the month, 9 – 10 a.m., in the lower level of the Community Center. Call 920-339-4097 or 920-336-6054 for a list of upcoming topics.▶ MEMORY CATCHERS AT THE CP – Have you noticed a loved one’s memory isn’t quite what it used to be or would you like an evaluation of your current cognitive skills as a baseline? The CP Center offers screenings. Feedback will be provided regarding signs and symptoms of dementia and recommendations for address-ing areas of need. Call CP’s Intake Specialist, 920-337-1121, ext. 1220. Screenings take place at the CP Center, 2801 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay, www.cp-center.org/adult-day-services/memory-catchers/. A medical diagnosis is not required.▶ ZUMBA GOLD IN DE PERE – Sign up for Zumba Gold, a fitness class at the De Pere Community Center designed for seniors, held on Wednesdays and/or Fridays, 8:45 – 9:30 a.m. Call 920-339-4097 for class prices or to register.▶ CHAIR YOGA IN ASHWAUBENON – Move your body through seated and standing yoga poses at the Ashwaubenon Village Hall on Thursdays, 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Call 920-492-2331 to register.▶ TAI CHI IN ASHWAUBENON – Participate in a series of slow, graceful movements combined with deep breathing on Thursdays, Oct. 8 – Nov. 12, 1 – 2 p.m. Call 920-492-2331 to register.▶ SENIOR STRETCH/CHAIR YOGA IN ALLOUEZ – Join

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POOL (7665) or visit cp-center.org/aquatic-center/.▶ W.E.T. VETS AT THE CP – Water exercise train-ing class designed to build camaraderie for servicemen and servicewomen through free-dom of movement in the water. W.E.T. Vets promotes cardiorespiratory fitness, endur-ance, strength and muscle toning with mini-mal stress on the joints. Classes are offered on Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m., now through Oct. 23 at The Aquatic Center at CP. Late registra-tions are pro-rated. Call 920-403-POOL (7665) or visit cp-center.org/aquatic-center/.▶ DIABETIC CLASS AT THE CP – Moderate exercise program emphasizes cardio, strength, flexibil-ity and relaxation activities. Work at your own pace. There is an option to test blood sugar after class, with juice and crackers provided if needed. (Bring your own testing equip-ment.) Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m., now through Oct. 23 at The Aquatic Center at CP. Late registrations are pro-rated. Call 920-403-POOL (7665) or visit cp-center.org/aquatic-center/.▶ INDEPENDENT EXERCISE/WATER WALKING AND OPEN

SWIM AT THE CP – Exercise at your own pace, on your own time-frame. Various times are offered Monday – Friday at The Aquatic Center at CP. Register: 2801 S. Webster Ave., Green Bay, 920-403-POOL (7665) or visit cp-center.org/aquatic-center/.▶ H2O YOGA AT THE YWCA – YWCA on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:15 a.m. Promotes balance, energy, deep breathing and relax-ation. Call 920-432-5581 to register.▶ JOINT MOVEMENT AT THE YWCA – This low-to-moderate impact class focuses on improving range of motion and increasing flexibility with a cardio workout in the water. Classes are offered at the YWCA several times through-out the week, Monday – Friday. Call 920-432-5581 for class times or to register.▶ WATER TAI CHI AT THE YWCA – Eliminate stress and bring balance to your life. Classes are offered at the YWCA on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Call 920-432-5581 to register.▶ WATER WALKING AT THE YWCA – An easy and fun way to condition your heart and lungs and strengthen muscles. Exercise at your own

pace in the warm pool. Various class times are offered Monday – Thursday. Call 920-432-5581 to register.▶ AQUA ZUMBA/AQUA DANCE AT THE YWCA – Cardio and resistance training to Latin rhythms is rolled into one fun workout at the YWCA. on Mondays, 6:30 – 7:15 a.m., and Tuesdays, 5 – 5:30 p.m. Call 920-432-5581 to register.▶ AT EASE AT THE YWCA – Benefit from some down time. Come to the YWCA on Thursdays, 6 – 6:30 p.m., lie back and enjoy a full body stretch from your head to your toes. Call 920-432-5581 to register.▶ ZUMBA GOLD AT THE YWCA – Join in gentle Zumba at the YWCA on Tuesdays, 11 – 11:45 a.m., and Wednesdays, 12:10 – 12:50 p.m. Designed to help the beginner learn and complete the workout successfully. Call 920-432-5581 to register.▶ JOINT MOVEMENT/LIGHT CARDIO AT THE YWCA – Active, low impact class at the YWCA on Thursdays, 11 – 11:45 a.m. Promotes and preserves joint range of motion while you brush up on your balance and coordination. Call 920-432-5581 to register.

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