Waushara Co. May Community Office Hours
Thursday, May 11, Hancock Dining Center
9a-11a
Caregiver Coordinator, Marty Bechard
Tuesday May 16, Poy Sippi Dining Center
Noon (Lunch presentation)
Elder Benefits Specialist, Cathy Duesterhoeft
Thursday May 25, Plainfield Library
1p-3p
Resource and Dementia Care Specialist, Olivia Walton
Bob: Please use these as add-ons for May newscasts.
Storytime in the Garden
| Event Name: | Storytime in the Garden |
| Event Location: | Yawkey House Garden |
| Event Date: | 05.11.2023 |
| Start & End Time: | 11 am-Noon |
| Event Details: | From May to September, please join the Marathon County Historical Society, on the second Thursday of each month for Storytime in the Garden. We’ll return to the stunning Yawkey House garden for our summer story time. We’ll enjoy a couple storybooks in the pergola followed by a children’s craft in the Carriage House. Across the street at the Woodson History Center we have our regular exhibits and children’s room. We’re making history fun for your little ones at Storytime in the Garden. And please note that we’ve honored our parent’s request to change the time of our event to accommodate nap time. Going forward Storytime at the Museum has been changed to 11 am. We hope this is helpful.For more information, please contact the Marathon County Historical Society at (715) 842-5750 or info@marathoncountyhistory.org. |
| How to get more details (Website/Phone Number): | www.marathoncountyhistory.org and (715) 842-5750 |
Popular Program ‘Aging Mastery®’ Returns for Spring Session
March 14, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Waushara County Department of Aging Contact: Carolyn Schmidt (920) 787-0403, or Carolyn.Schmidt@co.Waushara.wi.us
Popular Program ‘Aging Mastery®’ Returns for Spring Session
Seniors looking to make small but impactful daily changes that lead to healthier living outcomes are invited to take part in the Aging Mastery Program®, a free, 6-week workshop sponsored by the Waushara County Department of Aging in conjunction with UW-Extension. This well-attended, on-going program was developed by the National Council on Aging and is held nationwide both in-person and virtually for people 55 and over.
The fundamentals of Aging Mastery® support modest lifestyle changes to empower and support health and longevity. Attendees walk away with skills and tools to achieve personal wellness goals. “Aging Mastery combines health and wellness curriculum with expert local presenters on a variety of topics that have direct links with aging,” says Carolyn Schmidt, Programs Specialist with Waushara County. Topics covered include Financial Fitness, Advance Planning, Falls Prevention, Healthy Eating and Hydration, and Exercise and You.
“One of the benefits of the program is getting to know others who are going through similar experiences as you are. I’ve watched participants walk away having learned tips not only from the materials and speakers, but also from each other. It’s an opportunity to learn and socialize by meeting new people too,” says Schmidt.
This in-person session of Aging Mastery® runs from April 6 – May 11, 2023, Thursdays, from 1:00pm 3:00pm at the Wautoma Library. You do not need to be a Waushara County resident to take part. There is no cost to attend the program which is geared for people 55+. Pre-registration is required by contacting the Department of Aging, (920) 787-0403.