This VIRTUAL book club hosted collaboratively by the ADRCs of Northwest Wisconsin, Chippewa County, and Clark County focuses on the book Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope When Coping with Stress & Grief.

Club meets VIRTUALLY on Wednesdays, January 8th through March 5th, 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Registration INCLUDING email required. Books will be provided. Register 1 week in advance either online at https://www.jotform.com/ADRC_adrc/bookclub?fbclid=IwY2xjawHSZGdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWyCmFcsZOJ0jbORcmBbTlb0LeJLdtSRrIF_pi06VlV56TMxVt4d9ocYeQ_aem_aLXcb94UrOJS0A1-hdZ6Pw or call the ADRC at 715-726-7777.

Participating in this Facebook event page does not mean that you are registered for this event! Please register at https://business.wausauchamber.com/.../women-s-leadership...

Join attendees from across the state for the 10th Annual Women's Leadership Conference. Individuals at every age and every stage of their professional lives (from entry level to senior leadership) are invited to attend this high-impact, interactive leadership conference. The 2025 Women's Leadership Conference is designed to provide attendees with powerful framework and tools to grow professionally and personally and become more effective leaders and the best version of themselves.

The conference is developed by a group of women with the intention of energizing, supporting, developing and educating women leaders and those who desire to become leaders.

New in 2025, a New Beginnings: VIP Networking Event will be held the night before the Conference, on Tuesday, January 14. Gina Glover will be the featured speaker at this program, offering Focus on the 5th Question: Moving Conversations to Connections.

The Conference's theme is Bravery & Courage Lead to Growth and will feature speakers Lisa Brouwer and Stephanie Perkins. Brouwer will present Daring Leadership, Courageous Living and Perkins will present Confidence in Conflict: A Model for Emotional Intelligence and Effective Communication. The program will also feature a conversation with a panel of local leaders.

A lunch buffet is included in the price of admission.

Brave Beginnings: VIP Networking Event – Tuesday, January 14

Tentative agenda:

5 – 6 p.m.: Check-in & Networking, Cash Bar, Appetizers, Mattea Joy to play acoustic music

6 – 6:45 p.m.: Gina Glover keynote: Focus on the 5th Question: Moving Conversations to Connections

6:45 – 7:30 p.m.: Networking, Cash Bar, Appetizers, Mattea Joy to play acoustic music

Women's Leadership Conference – Wednesday, January 15

Tentative agenda:

8:15 – 9:00 a.m.: Check-in & Networking, Coffee & Breakfast Refreshments

9:00 – 9:10 a.m.: Opening Remarks

9:10 – 10:40 a.m.: Lisa Brouwer keynote: Daring Leadership, Courageous Living

10:40 – 10:55 a.m.: Break/Transition

10:55 – 11:55 a.m.: Interactive Exercise

11:55 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch & Networking

1:00 pm – 2:30 p.m.: Stephanie Perkins keynote: Confidence in Conflict: A Model for Emotional Intelligence and Effective Communication

2:30 – 2:45 p.m.: Break/Transition

2:45 – 3:45 p.m.: Local Panel: Connecting, Bravery, Tough Conversations

3:45 – 4:00 p.m.: Closing remarks

4:15 – 5:30 p.m.: Networking & Cash Bar

Price:
Early Bird Pricing for members $159 (through January 1, 2025). The non-member rate for an individual is $179.
Registration at the Early Bird Rate for members for a table of eight is $1,300
The VIP Reception is an additional $50 for members and an additional $70 for non-members.

Learn the difference between "Winter Blues" and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), how to cope with decreased light during the winter months and steps you can take to help prevent these issues.

Presented by: Lee Shipway, MSW is the co-founder and retired Executive Director of Peaceful Solutions Counseling in Wausau, Wisconsin. Lee holds a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Ms. Shipway co-facilitated the S.A.F.E. program, a group treatment program for domestic violence abusers for 30 years and provided individual, couples and family therapy for 39 years; working with adult victims and child witnesses of domestic violence as well as childhood sexual abuse victims to help them heal from the trauma they experienced.

Register here!
https://www.simpletix.com/e/recognizing-treating-and-preventing-the-wi-tickets-195225

This VIRTUAL book club hosted collaboratively by the ADRCs of Northwest Wisconsin, Chippewa County, and Clark County focuses on the book Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope When Coping with Stress & Grief.

Club meets VIRTUALLY on Wednesdays, January 8th through March 5th, 3:00pm to 4:00pm. Registration INCLUDING email required. Books will be provided. Register 1 week in advance either online at https://www.jotform.com/ADRC_adrc/bookclub?fbclid=IwY2xjawHSZGdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWyCmFcsZOJ0jbORcmBbTlb0LeJLdtSRrIF_pi06VlV56TMxVt4d9ocYeQ_aem_aLXcb94UrOJS0A1-hdZ6Pw or call the ADRC at 715-726-7777.

The 2025 Bras for a Cause bra (and underwear) drive kicks off so that we can donate 3,000 bras and underwear to Central Wisconsin women's shelters by Valentine's Day! This is a rare donation item! We can accept SOME used, clean bras - but we need most donations to be new with tags for women recovering from abuse in hospitals as they often do not have their clothing items with them after fleeing or being rescued.

The Unglitch Marketing Studio will sort by size and drop off donations to:

The Women's Community (Wausau)
Soups or Socks (Marshfield)
Shirley's House of Hope (Marshfield)
The Marty Bus (Wausau)
Community Campus (Wausau)
Hannah Center (Marshfield)
Neighborly Free Store (Baraboo)
Mary's Place (Wisconsin Rapids)
Anonymous Shelter (Wisconsin Rapids)
Anonymous Shelter (Wisconsin Rapids)
United Way (Wausau)
and any other shelters in need!

We're under Whitewater Music Hall! Drop off box in entry way!

We’ll be dimming the lights, offering sensory-friendly maker projects, providing access to sensory bins and much more.

We warmly invite families with children who have special sensory needs to attend this FREE event.

Join us on November 30 as we celebrate a whole year of sweetness, smiles, and incredible support! Our journey began with a sold-out grand opening, and now we’re inviting everyone to be a part of our milestone anniversary celebration. It’s going to be an unforgettable day filled with delicious treats, exciting giveaways, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Bring your friends and family, try our giant Honey Cake, and help us make this day as memorable as our very first.

Register to attend or volunteer for this OUTLoud Inc Marathon County LGBTQ Center Event on November 27th!

Volunteer Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/ptLtRE1Ty3oGS3xj9

Attendee Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/RRatmjXRgLHAjHQb7

Join us at our Edgar Branch once a month for a couple hours of socializing and needlework!

Whether it's knitting, crocheting, embroidery or mending, everyone is welcome to bring their projects and chat. Maybe you'll learn some tips or tricks or even make new friends!

Open to adults, no registration required. Call the Edgar Branch at 715-352-3155 for more information.

**NOTE this event is for ages 18+**

Are you looking for a safe and supportive space to connect with others who understand your experiences? Our Transgender and Non-Binary Support Group offers a welcoming environment for individuals to share their stories, seek advice, and build lasting friendships. Whether you're just starting your journey or have been on it for years, you'll find support, understanding, and camaraderie here.

Visit the internationally renowned Birds in Art exhibition for a free, guided tour with Museum educators and learn about avian-themed artworks created from artists around the world. Enjoy time in the galleries with visiting Birds in Art artist and self-taught sculptor Spencer Tinkham, whose artwork is included in this year’s exhibition. 

Time in the galleries is followed by refreshments, conversations, and a Q&A session with Spencer, who will discuss the inspiration and processes behind his work.

Register Here Today:

https://www.simpletix.com/e/guided-tour-of-birds-in-art-and-artist-dis-tickets-193398

The ADRC, Aspirus and Wausau Fire Department are collaborating to offer a Stepping On (Fall Prevention) program this fall in Wausau and we were hoping you would be willing to help us spread the word! 

Stepping On is a 7-week program that meets 1x/week for 2 hours. Participants will hear from a variety of guest experts on topics such as: 

• Strength and balance (Guest Speaker: Physical Therapist) 

• Medication and their fall risk (Guest Speaker: Pharmacist)

• Vision (Guest Speaker: Optometrist) 

• In-home and community safety (Guest Speaker: Fire Department) 

• Much more! 

When: Tuesdays, October 8- November 19 from 9:30 AM -11:30 AM 

Where: Wausau Fire Department (Station 2): 3017 Seymour Lane, Wausau

Cost: FREE, Donations are welcome. 

Pre-registration is required by calling: 888-486-9545

See the attached flyer for more information. 

Mosinee Area Chamber of Commerce Presents…. FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, November 16th, 2024 from 10 am – 3 pm at Mosinee Elementary School (600 12th Street, Mosinee)

Enjoy a day of inflatable bounce houses (for all ages), face-painting, other kid’s activities, food & fun!

Only $10.00/person for an all-day wristband

Lunch will be provided from 11 am – 2 pm for a cost.

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! For More Information visit our website -

https://mosineechamber.org/our-events/family-fall-festival?fbclid=IwY2xjawF8o3RleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc00d44fYtZxzMM3SfeOKiRpdD3_bXAeAzPMlmril2PeKly1v9vKgfb2lg_aem_VFM6NX4ssHLvVlCozWtgfA

Join us for a new parenting program presented with Marshfield Children's Hospital! Each program will provide tips and strategies for parents of young children.

This month's program will focus on creating successful routines at home for your child. We will explore several strategies including the use of specific technology and apps that can assist your child's development and growth.

Are you a parent, caregiver, or family member of an LGBTQ+ child? Do you need a safe and supportive space to connect with others who understand your experiences? Join our support group for parents, caregivers, or families of LGBTQ+ children.

Our group offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where you can:

Share your experiences and challenges.

Connect with others who understand your unique perspective.

Learn about resources and support services available in your community.

Receive advice and encouragement from others.

All parents, caregivers and other family members are welcome.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for our Monthly Women's Networking Social at Blenker Construction.

This event is as exactly like it says, a social! Come and network with other women from the community. We will have light snacks provided by Bread Basil Butter as well as two featured drinks. Event is 5:30 to 7:00pm.

Event is complementary, so grab a friend and join us!

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We are excited to share some information on an event we have coming up in September called the "Improve Your Balance, Prevent Falls Resource Fair". The event will take place on November 13 from 9:00 -11:30 AM at the Lake View Conference Center in Wausau. It is a free event, geared toward adults ages 55+ and their loved ones. 

Participants will have an opportunity to take part in a free falls risk screening, learn about fall risk reduction strategies such as strength and balance exercises, home safety tips, use of assistive devices, medication safety, and much more. Free bone density and hearing screenings are also available at the event. 

This event is sponsored by the Aging & Disability Resource Center – Central Wisconsin, Aspirus Health, Faith In Action, and Aspirus Health Foundation.

The ADRC, Aspirus and Wausau Fire Department are collaborating to offer a Stepping On (Fall Prevention) program this fall in Wausau and we were hoping you would be willing to help us spread the word! 

Stepping On is a 7-week program that meets 1x/week for 2 hours. Participants will hear from a variety of guest experts on topics such as: 

• Strength and balance (Guest Speaker: Physical Therapist) 

• Medication and their fall risk (Guest Speaker: Pharmacist)

• Vision (Guest Speaker: Optometrist) 

• In-home and community safety (Guest Speaker: Fire Department) 

• Much more! 

When: Tuesdays, October 8- November 19 from 9:30 AM -11:30 AM 

Where: Wausau Fire Department (Station 2): 3017 Seymour Lane, Wausau

Cost: FREE, Donations are welcome. 

Pre-registration is required by calling: 888-486-9545

See the attached flyer for more information. 

The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin (ADRC-CW) is excited to share an opportunity for non professional caregivers to participate in a FREE class to focus on themselves and their self-care.

The ADRC is offering another Powerful Tools for Caregivers class starting Monday October 7th.  

This class will run for 6 consecutive Mondays from October 7th-November 11th @ 1:00pm - 2:45pm at the Wausau ADRC office (2600 Stewart Ave, Wausau). Caregivers are expected to attend all 6 sessions, as each session builds off the previous session.

Caregivers are required to register in advance. For more information or to register, please encourage caregivers to contact the ADRC at 888-486-9545.

Join Evolutions in Design at The Grand Theater for the annual 11-11 Party. It's a night of entertainment unlike any other, featuring dancing, music from Boogie and the Yo-yoz live on stage, Scott King from Miami and Underground-DJ's in the Great Hall with an epic video dance party, and the famous balloon drop! Theme: Midsummer Night Dream.

All proceeds benefit The Grand Theater. Tickets on sale Tuesday, October 1 for $57. Only 1,111 tickets are available for this event, and they will sell out quickly. Get yours early! Prepare by going to https://tickets.grandtheater.org/account/login?returnurl=%2fevents and creating an account to save time at checkout.

Mark your calendars and save the date for this sure-to-be delicious launch event Saturday, November 9th!

Afghan Kabul Cuisine is a brand-new catering company that recently opened up in Stevens Point, featuring authentic cuisine!

Be one of the first 500 to get your FREE buffet tickets HERE:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf67oT6lm1XV7P81e9z9ZEXEdA5ug547Kg_8trCrHYlJHz0tA/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3N8l-Dd6yCPxTJvIcTR2FSC30D-TPQ-PvZUqNVthx63yQE9SBWpOKWh2g_aem_RmBFuWn6j01uLpLi7tim5A

Join us for Mosaic's 2nd Annual Connecting Communities Conference. Attend training and informational sessions, keynote speaker, and a great lunch! Keynote Speaker: Alton (Sonny) J Smart.

Keynote Speaker Bio:

Alton J (Sonny) Smart

Professor Emeritus (1990 – 2020)

Sociology & Social Work Department

UW – Stevens Point

Research Areas:

American Indian family systems using a cultural paradigm as the model for assessment
Using a culturally developed parenting model “Family Circles” as a model for working with tribal families and communities
Assessing cultural parenting styles from “traditional to Acculturated boarding school behaviors
Cultural leadership styles and supervision
Minobimaadiziwin: What is good Indian Mental Health?

Education and Bio Information

Alton “Sonny” Smart is an Anishsiabe educator who occupies many roles in native and non native communities. He is first and foremost a grandfather, father, husband, son, uncle, and grandson. He is a Tribal Judge; a United States Army (Airborne) Vietnam Veteran; He holds positions on Ojibwa ceremonial Big Drum and Midewiwin medicine societies. He is a member of the Band River Band of Chippewa of Wisconsin, where he was born into the Fish Clan. His spiritual names of Ozaawa ana-quad (Yellow Cloud) and later a Menominee tribal name of Notnowgiishick (Center Sky), when he was adopted into a Menominee Tribal Family.

He is currently Professor Emeritus of Social work at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. (1990-2020) Where he coordinated the Native American Rural & Social Work program and Native American Family Institute. He served as Program director of department Social Work program. 2010-15. He taught courses in Native American Social work, child Welfare, Problems in Family Interaction, Human Behavior and the Social Environment, and other social work courses. He has under-graduate and graduate degrees in the social work, sociology and has post-graduate training in Family Therapy. He is state certified as a third-party therapist in individual, family and group therapy. He has served as an expert witness in many Indian Child welfare cases and has done numerous cultural assessments in such cases.

He has worked for various Wisconsin Tribes in many capacities, such as clinical social worker, director of alcohol and drug prevention, in-home family therapist, director of family and counseling services, high school guidance counselor, school cultural specialist, health careers recruiter. He served in the United States Army Airborne field medic in Vietnam and Germany. He has served as a Tribal Judge for the Bad River Band since 1985 where he currently Senior Associate Tribal Judge. (simi-retired)

He currently does consultant work and training in the areas of tribal mental health, Indian child welfare, treatment modalities in working with tribal families, alcohol and drug intervention and prevention, cultural parenting programs, Indian education and cultural teaching styles, community and program development, Peacemaking in tribal courts

He has done work in the areas of tribal leadership development and supervision. He has provided training to tribal, state, federal and private social service and educational agencies and organizations through out the Midwest regional and national levels. He has done training in cultural sensitivity and cultural competency. He has developed assessment tools to assist in evaluating child welfare and counseling tribal clients.

He conceptualized and co-authored the Family Circles Woodland Parenting manual using Ojibwe cultural paradigm as the main learning paradigm. He currently works with the Lac Du Flambeau community in revitalizing the Family circles model as a consultant working with tribal families.

He just recently provided cultural in-depth narration history for the just released documentary “Bad River”, which premiered in theaters across the country March 13th 2024 and is currently available various streaming formats.

He produced an in-depth series of Ojibwe language CD’s with Larry “Amik” Smallwood He currently conducts cultural teachings and presentations on “What is good Indian Mental Health”. Using Ojibway Minobimaadiziwin philosophy: living and maintaining balance.

Sonny has a unique style of blending his cultural knowledge and heritage with the western paradigm of helping. He is able to help bridge the gap between the two worlds in a humorous and non-threatening way through his use of cultural stories of song and dance and life stories of his Anishinabe people.

He has been attending and dancing at powwows through out the country for over 40 years in traditional Woodland and grass dance categories as well as serving as head judge, head Veteran and Arena Director and Master of Ceremonies

Breakout Sessions: Will be released in September. The break out sessions will be on a variety of topics fitting within the theme of IDEA+B and Active Allyship! You will receive an email with your breakout session options for you to select ahead of time by the end of September.

Women Trailblazers Conference
November 6, 2024
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Dreyfus University Center
Hybrid, via Zoom
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Join us for a transformative one-day event with trailblazing women from every sector! Whether you're a professional, artist, volunteer, retiree, student, or parent, this conference is for YOU.

Let's rise, lead, and transform the world together!

Igniting Your Voice​ - Our one-day conference showcases and develops women trailblazers, founders, and entrepreneurs from every sector including professionals, artists, volunteers, students, and parents. ​

Who should attend:
• You are energized about trailblazing, starting new stuff, or thriving as a founder.
• You are inspired by or supportive of female trailblazers.
• You tend towards curiosity, innovation, impact, and taking actions.
• You are a professional, artist, volunteer, retiree, student, parent, fill in the blank ______.

Featuring:
• Keynote speaker
• Interactive skill-building exercise
• 6 breakout sessions
• Exhibitors​

Pre-registration available on the website: https://www3.uwsp.edu/.../Women-Trailblazers-Conference.aspx

The ADRC, Aspirus and Wausau Fire Department are collaborating to offer a Stepping On (Fall Prevention) program this fall in Wausau and we were hoping you would be willing to help us spread the word! 

Stepping On is a 7-week program that meets 1x/week for 2 hours. Participants will hear from a variety of guest experts on topics such as: 

• Strength and balance (Guest Speaker: Physical Therapist) 

• Medication and their fall risk (Guest Speaker: Pharmacist)

• Vision (Guest Speaker: Optometrist) 

• In-home and community safety (Guest Speaker: Fire Department) 

• Much more! 

When: Tuesdays, October 8- November 19 from 9:30 AM -11:30 AM 

Where: Wausau Fire Department (Station 2): 3017 Seymour Lane, Wausau

Cost: FREE, Donations are welcome. 

Pre-registration is required by calling: 888-486-9545

See the attached flyer for more information.