What's going on at TCC 2 Computer Classes 5 Health Services 7 Support Groups 8 Coming Events 11 For Your Information 14

Volunteer Corner 15 Kiwanis Korner 16 Fitness 16 Events by Category 16 Daily Happenings 22 Calendar 23

Thompson Community Center

820 W. College Ave. Appleton, WI 54914 Phone: (920) 225-1700

A program of:

Website:

www.thompsoncenter.org

“The Thompson Community

Center is committed to enhanc-

ing the quality of life of aging

adults through a collaborative

network of activities and

services that focus on improving

emotional, intellectual, physical,

social and spiritual wellness.”

Normal Business Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

A monthly periodical of events at the Thompson Community Center The Programs and Services are sponsored by the YMCA, Thompson Community Center/ Lutheran Social Services and other community partners.

November 2012 Volume 19• Issue 11

COMMENTS FROM CAROL

At a time of year when our thoughts turn to giving thanks, I want to share a few words that I hope will help family caregivers: the husbands and wives, the sons and daughters, the grandchildren, neighbors and friends who watch out for and watch over someone they hold dear.

If you are caring for a loved one, thank you. Thank you for car-ing. Thank you for sacrificing. Thank you giving of yourself. If you are reading these words and you are not a caregiver but you know one, on my behalf and yours - please - give them an extra hug, say a special “thank you,” offer to help them in what-ever way they choose.

Being a family caregiver includes everything from helping with shopping and transportation to being the person who is there – sometimes 24/7 – as the one making meals, keeping the house up, and assuring their loved one’s safety. However they help, it is important and valued – even if their loved one never speaks a word of thanks … even if they only speak words of frustration or anger.

If you are a caregiver 24/7 or anywhere close, I want to talk to you about three words: Burnout, respite and balance. In the 1970s, “burnout” came into our language to describe

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Hearing Loop available in Ogilvie Hall at TCC.

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MOVIE Tuesday, November 27 1:15 pm Cost $2.00 Popcorn .25 per bag “Billy Elliot”

A talented young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disinte-gration of his family.

110 minutes - PG-13

Please sign up at TCC front desk.

TCC is a Welcoming Place... It’s How We Began as the Welcome Wagon, It’s Who We Are Today

Recognize our visitors. They want to be welcomed. Provide a smile or friendly greeting.

Greet everyone! Regular participants also need to feel welcomed.

Anticipate the newcomers. Watch for par-ticipants who appear lost, confused, anx-ious or quiet. Remember how difficult it can be to be alone in a new environment.

Help everyone connect. If someone is alone, invite him/her into your group. Practice kindness often.

Say goodbye with warmth. Help create the desire to return.

Survey the area. Does it look welcoming and clean? Have you left anything behind and helped keep TCC clean? Please re-member to push your chair back under the table to prevent a tripping hazard.

Report back. Report any problems or needs for assistance to the front desk.

Take ownership. This is your community cen-ter…welcoming others and keeping it in great shape is everyone’s responsibility.

Keep the Thompson Community Center a

warm and welcoming place!

“mental exhaustion.” We often hear about

burnout on the job. But non-stop devotion to

caring for a loved one can lead to burnout,

too. If you are the only person caring for some-

one, I’m asking you, begging you, please change

that. Caring for someone is a job that isn’t

meant to done alone. It is not good for your

mental or physical health, and it is not good for

your loved one to be solely depending on you.

That’s where respite comes in. Caregivers need

breaks. Time to rest. Time to take care of things

for themselves like haircuts, doctor’s appoint-

ments and errands. Time just to enjoy a favorite

diversion.

If you are a caregiver, when was the last time

you took a break for yourself? Spouses some-

times get wrapped up in thinking: “I have to do

this.” or “I am the only one who can do this.” The

truth is others can help and will. You can involve

family, friends or volunteers. You could pair up

with another caregiver and “exchange” with

them for respite breaks. You can sign up for in-

home or adult day services which will engage

your loved one while you get a break.

We hear from many sources that the secret to

life is balance. Balance in what we eat. Bal-

ance between work and play. Balance in how

much and how we exercise. All caregivers need

balance, too. As hard as it may be, you need to

balance between attending to the needs of your

loved one and attending to your own needs. It

is not easy, but it is the right thing to do. It is not

selfish. It is putting the best interests of your

loved one first.

If you are a caregiver, I want you to remember

every day that you have my gratitude, but I also

want you to remember that only you can prevent

yourself from burning out by seeking respite and

balance. If you know a caregiver, share with

them your thanks and then ask them how you can

help them find respite and balance, so they

won’t burn out on their caregiving journey.

Carol Frahm, Manager, Aging Services

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Veterans and Active Duty Military

& Spouses of Veterans & Active Duty Please join us for an Appreciation Lunch & Program

Honoring your service to our country

Monday, November 12 * Noon to 2pm

Must be a Veteran or Active Duty Military

Or a spouse of a Veteran or Active Duty No cost but you must register & pick up your tickets at the

Thompson Community Center

820 W. College Avenue, Appleton

* Limited Seating – Please get your tickets early

Sponsored by: Thompson Community Center/Civic League

1335 S. Oneida St., Appleton Diabetes Care 601 N. Briarcliff Dr., Appleton (920) 731-6646 Serving the Fox Valley & beyond (920) 739-4466 hcr-manorcare.com 1-800-727-6500 colonyoaksmedrehab.com

REFUND POLICY TCC is occasionally asked to issue refunds for tickets purchased for an event. Be-cause food & other accommodations are put in place based on ticket sales, it is cost prohibitive to accommodate these requests. The following is our current Ticket Refund Policy: We are unable to issue refunds for tickets that have been purchased for an event at TCC. We recommend you sell or give tickets away con-sistent with other similar venues where tickets are purchased. The only time that refunds will be issued is if TCC cancels an event for any reason.

TCC expresses sincere thanks and heartfelt ap-preciation for the donations received this year in memory of the following: Arlene Belmore Margaret Burkhard Dorothy Frahm Cecilia R. Goerl Inez Hoide Joan Ver Voort Marie Whitehead

Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy.

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Breakfast with Santa At the Thompson Community Center

Saturday, December 1

Come anytime between 8:30am & 11am

TICKETS: $5.00 for Children 4 and up

$5.00 for Adults

Children 3 and under - free Fill out the order form below and mail or pick up tickets

At Thompson Center 820 W. College Ave., Appleton Sponsored by:

www.rasmussen.edu/locations/wisconsin TCC Civic League 3500 E. Destination Dr., Appleton

(920) 750-5900 Limited tickets – Ticket sales end Tuesday, November 27

Breakfast with Santa Ticket order form

Fill in the order form below and mail it to the address below with payment

(Check /money order only, no cash by mail) Please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope and we will mail you your tickets. OR If you would like to pay cash or pick up tickets in person please fill out the order form below and bring it to the Thomp-son Center to purchase your tickets (Cash, check or money order in person) 820 W. College Ave., Appleton. Thompson Cen-ter is open Monday thru Friday 8:30 – 4:30

Please Print:

NAME __________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER ___________________ ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________________________

Number of tickets TOTAL COST

______ Age 3 and under – no cost (Ages of children ___________________________________) $ 0.00 tickets for 3 and under

______ Age 4 & older $5.00 per person (Ages of children ___________________________________) $______________ ______ Adults $5.00 per person $______________

! ! ! ! TOTALDUE! ! $___________________

Please make check or money order payable to Thompson Community Center Mail to: Thompson Community Center, Breakfast with Santa 820 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI 54914

Ticket #’s ____________________________________________________

Check # ______________ Cash _________ Initials _____________

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL YMCA PROGRAMS Session Dates Fall 1 September 10 - October 28 Fall 2 October 29 - December 23 Check each class description to determine class length in weeks. Classes meet once or twice weekly. Advance registration is appreciated. Y Membership Info: YMCA membership is open to everyone. Included in membership are many free land and water fitness classes, free person-al Fitness Program for adults, free fitness evalu-ation, a free orientation to cardiovascular and weight equipment, and use of a host of facilities at the 5 Fox Cities branches. At the Y, no one is turned away for membership because of inabil-ity to pay. The Y partners with several local in-surers to offer free or low-cost memberships that promote health and well-being for eligible sen-iors and active older adults. Call the Y member-ship office at 920-954-7605 for more infor-mation about these collaborations. Y classes at TCC are all fee based.

For all classes marked with a YMCA logo, regis-ter in person with cash, check, or credit card (Discover, MasterCard, Visa) at any YMCA of the Fox Cities, or on-line with a credit card at www.ymcafoxcities.org. You may also register by phone with a credit card by calling 739-6135. Advance registration for all YMCA classes is appreciated. For updated schedules or more information, contact 954-7610 or call the TCC Front Desk at 225-1700. Pick up a YMCA Fall 2012 program book at the Y or the TCC lobby for policies and procedures. If you’ve registered for a class and it does not hold, your money is refunded.

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS

The Appleton YMCA offers small group computer classes of no more than 9 adult students. Instruction is offered using desktop personal com-puters. Operating systems currently available include Windows XP, VISTA and Windows 2007. Versions of Microsoft Office available include MS 2003 and MS 2010. For all classes beyond the introductory level (C101), the instruc-tor reserves the right to refer students to the ap-propriate level course. Students who prefer to use a personal laptop computer may bring it to class; please call the Adult Department at 920- 954-7610 to let us know in advance. Please register in advance through the Appleton Y or by completing a registration envelope, enclos-ing payment and sealing your envelope at the TCC front desk. All classes are held at Thomp-son Community Center, 820 W. College Ave-nue, Appleton.

Computer 101 Class for the computer novice - an intro-ductory class for those who want or need to learn the very basics of computer skills and op-erations. Course covers hardware, software, us-ing a mouse, menus, opening and closing pro-grams, simple word processing, managing files -opening drives/navigating/saving files/creating folders/deleting, an overview of basic internet and internet safety; passwords/browsers/e-mail and links, and customizing your computer. This class will help you increase your comfort level with computers. 18 hours of in-struction. Six (6) weeks. Monday/Wednesday Morning classes 10:30 a.m. – Noon Begins Monday, October 29 Cost: $89

Computer 201 This class is for students who use their computers on a regular basis, who understand their mouse, their keyboard - but who continue to encounter obstacles and would like to learn more about particular features. It is not for per-sons not at ease using a computer. The course begins with a review of the basics of computer use. Then it offers students the choice of pursu-ing any of two dozen topics to increase profi-ciency of use in areas of student interest. Stu-dents can choose file management, file exten-sions, print screen and uses, installing a printer or other hardware, systems tools like

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MS Excel 301 Not a beginner class. Student should know the basic of MS Word to be able to transition easily to Excel. Learn more about this soft-ware. Increase your proficiency with formulas, formatting, financial functions and data ta-bles. Up to six (6) hours. Tuesday/Thursday 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Begins Tuesday, December 4 Cost: $65

Internet Classes Internet Exploration & Resources This series of classes will address your interests on a wide variety of internet topics. During the 6 weeks series, topics may include searching online safely and efficiently using Google and/or other search engines, using e-mail and e-mail attach-ments, learning about social networking sites like Facebook, and blogging to name a few. This is a hands-on class, so by the end of it, students will be much more comfortable with the computer and enjoy using it. You'll also receive helpful tips on hobbies and personal research. Have fun with your computer. Use it; don't let it use you. Thursdays 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. for 5 weeks. Begins Thursday, November 1 Cost: $59

Digital Photo Transfer – From Camera to Computer Learn how to move your photos from your camera to your computer. Bring your camera and its computer interface (connection device - either cord or card) to class. If you have a lap-top and you know how to use it to find and man-age files, bring it to use during this class. 10:00 a.m. – Noon Tuesday, November 6 Cost: $16

MS Word 301 Increase your proficiency with Microsoft Office Word. Learn to prepare a business letter, memos, and other documents. Learn simple merges, use spell-check effectively, and insert graphics. Students should already know the ba-sics of Word, either through the Computer 150 class or through general personal or work use. Student should be comfortable typing. Not for the novice. Up to six (6) hours. Thursdays/Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Begins Thursday, November 15 Cost: $65

Microsoft Office Classes Computer 150 This is an overview of Microsoft Office including basic uses of the word processing application (Word), the spreadsheet program (Excel), and the presentation program (PowerPoint). Students will learn simple word processing, basic spread-sheets and presentation possibilities. This class is particularly suited for job seekers looking for basic instruction in the Microsoft Office suite or for employees who would like to know the basics of MSOffice. Students should be familiar with general computer use as well as proficient and comfortable using a keyboard and mouse. Up to 10 hours of instruction. 2 ½ weeks in length. Evenings only. Tuesday/Thursdays 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Begins Tuesday, October 30 Cost: $59

"de-fragging" and disk clean-up, installing and un-installing software, passwords, keyboard shortcuts, exploring wireless options, USB port use, screen savers, desktop theme, troubleshoot-ing common problems, shareware, webcams, choice of internet services to name a few possi-bilities. 18 hours of instruction. Six (6) weeks in length. Monday/Wednesday afternoons 1 – 2:30 p.m. Monday/Wednesday evenings 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Begins Monday, October 29 Cost: $89

Online Digital Photo Management using Picasa This class presents an overview of the software PICASA. Picasa is an image organizer and im-age viewer for organizing and editing digital photos, plus an integrated photo-sharing web-site. It allows you to work with your digital pho-tos and keep them safe. Learn how to download

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Private Computer Instruction/Tutorials If you prefer to have an instructor/teacher spend time with just you, contact the Appleton YMCA Adult department (920-954-7610) about pri-vate computer instruction. Private and individu-alized instruction from the introductory level to customized help with more advanced topics is available. Any subject covered above can be taught privately. If you have a particular need (with computer basics, with the Internet, with Mi-crosoft Office), let our experienced instructors provide targeted assistance.

Health Services

and install the program. Then learn the basics of using PICASA. (This is not a class in digital pho-tography, or in setting up your camera and com-puter, or learning how to transfer your photos from camera to computer. See “digital photo transfer” class) 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 6 Cost: $16

Do you know of a TCC participant who is in the hospital or has lost a loved one? Please call Ruth Rucks, our Sunshine Lady, at 733-6570 and she will send a card from TCC.

FOOTCARE

Is Foot Care for you?

Can you identify with any of these?

I have diabetes. I have trouble reaching my toes. My eyesight makes it hard for me to see my feet. I need to be careful about cuts and bruises be-cause of my anti-coagulation medication. I have corns and callous that I would like to have re-moved. My hands are unsteady. I have lost feeling in my feet. My doctor is restricting my activities because of my recent surgery.

If you identify with any of those situations, you will benefit from foot care offered by Lutheran Social Services.

The LSS registered nurse has received special training in foot care, and can assess feet, toenails and lower legs, discussing any concerns that are observed. The assessment includes pulses, inspec-tion between the toes and the bottom of the feet, and checking for sensation. The nurse uses both a nippers and a dremel with specialized bits to trim and reshape the nails. A foot massage, including the application of lotion finishes the toenail care.

Foot Care at the Thompson Center: This service is available to anyone. Appointments are availa-ble Monday through Thursday. The cost is $25. New clients pay an additional $5 fee for their first visit. To arrange an appointment at the Thompson Center, call 920-225-1727

Foot Care in the Home: This service is for Out-agamie County residents age 60 and older who are not able to use community foot care clinics throughout the county. Appointments are sched-uled Tuesdays and Wednesdays. LSS offers this service in collaboration with the Aging and Disa-bility Resource Center, Outagamie County Branch. This service is funded by the Federal Older Americans Act. Participants may donate toward the cost of the service. Call 225-1722 to make an appointment for foot care in the home.

WALK-IN HEALTH CLINIC

The nurse is available to provide services such as blood pressure checks, blood sugar checks, medi-cation reviews, and answers to general health questions. Services are available on a walk-in basis. The Wellness clinic is open:

Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 9:00 - 10 a.m.

and 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Feel free to call the clinic with any questions, 225-

1759.

Sedentary living is as bad as smoking - “A daily health tip from Dr. Andrew Weil”. Consider taking one of the many exercise classes given at TCC!

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Support Groups & Services Cont.

“WE CAN HELP” Information and Assistance for older

Adults and their families. SENIOR CONNECTION

225-1705 820 W. College Ave., Appleton 54914 (A service of Lutheran Social Services)

APPOINTMENTS ARE APPRECIATED

Legal Questions?? Call Senior Connection to schedule an appointment with a volunteer lawyer! Volunteer lawyers are now available to provide guidance on such matters as long term care, estate planning, powers of attorney and other legal issues concerning older adults and/or their family caregivers. Appointments are nec-essary and available on the first and third Mon-day morning of each month. Call Senior Con-nection at 225-1705 to schedule an appoint-ment. There is no charge for the 30 minute ap-pointment, however donations are accepted and appreciated.

SENIOR CONNECTION By Susan Kazik, Community Services Specialist Senior Connection Senior Connection at the Thompson Community Center, a program of Lutheran Social Services, is Information and Assistance to Older Adults and their Families. If you find yourself with a task or job to complete but are uncertain how to get it done or where to start give Senior Connection a call. Whether you are looking for a new apart-ment, curious about where you can get legal questions answered, looking for someone to fix a broken door or wondering where you can go to find a support group, we can help! Call or e-mail to request information; Senior Connection 225-1705 or srcon@lsswis.org.

Need a perfect gift for anyone? Weddings, anniversaries, birthdays or just because you care! Civic League Cookbooks are available to purchase at the front desk at the Thompson Center. Only $8.50. Start your Christmas shopping early!!

FLU IMMUNIZATIONS AT TCC Wednesday, November 14 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sponsored by Walgreens

Medicare and Medicare Ad-vantage plan will be accepted. Cash will also be accepted, the cost has not been determined. This is a walk-in clinic, held in the Belmore Room - no appointments are necessary. Open to eve-ryone in the community, no age requirement. SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER Tuesday, November 6 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Ogilvie Hall Presented by Kristine Sack, LPC-IT, Older Adult Counselor at the Thompson Community Center

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depres-sion that commonly occurs at the same time every year. Although for most people, symptoms wors-en in the late fall and early winter, some people have a form of the disorder when symptoms worsen in the late spring and early summer each year.

Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, tests and treatment for Seasonal Affective Disor-der at a presentation about the disorder. Please call 225-1700 to register for the presentation.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE SUPPORT GROUP

12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 13

If someone you know is experiencing a change in their eyesight, invite them to join the VIP Support Group which meets monthly on the second Tues-day of each month. At each meeting, partici-pants are welcome to ask for other’s wisdom about solving the challenges they have. In addi-tion, the meetings offer information on specific topics, and time for socializing with others.

The November meeting is Tuesday, November 13, from 12:30 to 2:30 in the West Wing.

If you would like more information about the group, please call 225-1714.

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VOLUNTEER RESPITE The Volunteer Respite program provides a break to caregivers of Outagamie County who are old-er than or caring for somebody at least 60 years old. A trained volunteer provides supervision to allow the caregiver a break. It is usually a weekly commitment of up to three hours. If you are interested in having or being a Respite vol-unteer, please call 225-1704.

ELDER MATCH This program matches trained volunteers with older adults who are in need of companionship, friendship, and social interaction. Visits are weekly and flexible, and involve being a “Friendly Visitor”, or a “VIP (visually impaired person) Reader” or a “Telephone Reassurance” contact. Volunteers are needed for this program, and are coordinated in cooperation with the Vol-unteer Center of East Central Wisconsin. If you are interested in volunteering or having an Elder Match visitor, please call 225-1704.

THRIVING CAREGIVERS Wednesday, November 14 5:30 p.m. Join us in November for a remarkable and fun program about TimeSlips. Featuring our own Sa-rah Hammond, who is a certified TimeSlips train-er, in what promises to be a new experience for us all. “The revelation that ‘I can’t remember, but I can IMAGINE!’ blessed my mind, heart and soul.” –from the TimeSlips fly-er. www.timeslips.org for more information.

Originally designed for people with dementia, fun for everyone. RSVP to Jeanine at 225-1704 before November 12. Respite care is available, by advance reservation, without a charge. $6.00 requested donation. Evening begins at 5:30 with a meal and program from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.

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AA Thursdays at 12:45

LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES SIDE-BY-SIDE A substance abuse treatment program de-signed specially for those ages 55 and over at the Thompson Center If you have questions about alcohol or drug use call Side-by-Side counselors at 920-225-1713.

CAREGIVER CORNER Jeanine Knapp, Family Support Specialist “It’s a good start”. Reaching out is a good start. Maybe that means making a phone call to find out information about someone who could mow the lawn or clean the bathroom. Each start is important and begins with a step. Several weeks ago was the Fox Cities Mara-thon. Those athletes who ran did not start out running an entire marathon. They likely started out with one foot in front of the other in a short-er experience or maybe even a walk. I am not a runner and have never participated in a mar-athon but I do walk. Each experience of walk-ing and running requires putting one foot in front of the other, step by step. As I continue my work with supporting family caregivers I marvel at and celebrate the process that they take with their role as caregivers in helping their family member. I also marvel and cele-brate as caregivers who take the first steps in helping themselves with self-care. Reach out, make the call, ask; and then accept when some-one offers help; one step at a time. It’s a good start. Start today.

DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE CARE-GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:30 -11:00 a.m. $2.00 Suggested Donation

To Learn more about the group call Jeanine at 225-1704. Seating is limited and while absolute-ly not required, registration is appreciated in ad-vance. If you have not participated in the past, Call 225-1700 to sign up.

CAREGIVER APPRECIATION EVENT Wednesday, November 14 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 If you were here last year for our first Caregiver Appreciation Lunch you know what a pleasant treat it was. This year you will again be pleas-antly treated with activities related to the theme of “Flowing like a River”. We will include mas-sage, music, movement and lunch with special guests to get us in the frame of flow. If you are helping another family member; spouse, parent or a neighbor, you are caregiving and we invite you to attend the luncheon here at the Thompson Center from 11:00-1:30 pm. RSVP before No-vember 9 to Jeanine at 225-1704.

CONSIDER THE CONVERSATION Wednesday, November 14 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 16 - 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. The Fox Valley End of Life Care Coalition invites you to journey through the most intimate and im-portant phase of human develop. We invite you to view “Consider the Conversation”, a documen-tary addressing an intimate story about the American struggle with communication and prep-aration at the end of life. Consider the Conver-sation offers a rich and engaging portrait of the real reasons we need to have our end-of-life wishes expressed and respected. Space is lim-ited. Call 225-1724 to reserve your spot.

MINDWORKS Is your spouse experiencing memory concerns? Is your spouse finding it harder to keep track of appointments? Are they forgetting to complete daily chores? Are they frustrated by this? If so, perhaps LSS MindWorks can benefit them.

MindWorks meets twice each week and members engage in memory and cognitive activities to stimulate the brain, activities that stimulate self-expression and language, as well as light physi-cal exercise, and education about community re-sources that may be of value. The regular meet-ings build a network of peers who can share and support each other. To learn more about Mind-Works, call Sandy Sandee at 225-1712 or Susan Kazik at 225-1705.

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TCC UPCOMING

Saturday, 12/1 – Breakfast with Santa Saturday, 12/8- Dance, Good Time Dutchmen Monday, 12/10 – Potluck and TCC Christmas Choir Concert Saturday, 12/15 – Dance, Music by Vicki Monday, 12/17 – Cookie Decorating Event

NOVEMBER SATURDAY NIGHT

DANCES AT TCC

November 3 * Carol & the Keynotes Cost $5 - Pay at the door Doors open at 6:30, Dance starts at 7:00 p.m.

Whether it takes the shape of a trained ear to

listen and lend advice, a yoga or dance class, a

support group, day care for adults, or other help,

your donation to the Thompson Community

Center can give an adult the comfort and peace of

mind that someone is there to help them navigate

the changes associated with aging.

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Brand New! MEMORY CAFÉS! Brand New!

This is an idea whose time has come! Memory Cafés are all the rage in England and this wonderful concept has crossed over to our shores! This program, the first of its kind in our area, is designed for those with early stage Alzheimer’s/dementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment, and for fami-ly and friends of those affected. It’s a great opportunity for lively discussions, information gathering, refreshments, sharing and caring, and lots of creative fun thrown in! We’d be delighted if you would join us! Call Betty at 225-1711 for more information.

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As individuals age, they often need more support to enjoy their day. The LSS’ Adult Day Center at the Thompson Center offers that level of support to individuals challenged by their health. Individuals participating in the adult day enjoy recreational activities, appropriate exercise op-tions, and companionship. A nutritious lunch, snacks and care services are provided. Individu-als can participate for as little as a half day per week or come every day. The center, which is open Monday through Friday, also offers a bathing service for anyone whose bath at home is no longer accessible for them.

To learn more about whether a family member or friend might benefit from participating in the adult day center, call Sarah at 920-410-2445 or Carol at 225-1702.

If you would like to learn about the “Share the Care” process, please join members of the Out-agamie Caregivers’ Coalition for an information-al meeting Wednesday, November 14 at 5 p.m. “Share the Care” empowers someone who is ill or aging to have the support of friends, co-workers, neighbors and members of their extended family to achieve their goal of living as independently as possible.

To register for the November 14 presentation, please call 832-5178.

If you want to learn more about how to start a Share the Care group, please reach out to mem-bers of the coalition by calling 225-1745. The coalition has “Share the Care” books available for loan through the Thompson Community Center or information is available at sharethecare.org

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MAKING THE RIDE HAPPEN

Do you need a ride to a physician’s office, or the beauty shop? Do you need to do errands on a weekly basis? This program’s vision is to pro-vide a central location with comprehensive infor-mation on transportation options for the disa-bled individual and older adult. We can pro-vide information & assistance to clients and their families in Outagamie, Calumet and Winnebago County. One way we can assist the older adult in the Fox Cities is through a volunteer driver program called “Senior Wheels”. For those cli-ents who wish to use the public bus systems we can provide a “Bus Buddy” to assist them in get-ting familiar with the bus system and how it works. Making The Ride Happen is attempting to identify gaps in services in the three county areas and find opportunities for greater coordination and collaboration. Our hope is to improve access to transportation for those individuals who cannot drive any longer.

Do you like to drive? Enjoy helping others? Can you donate ½ day a month? We are always looking for volunteer drivers!

Please contact staff at Making the Ride Happen at 225-1719 or toll free 1-888-200-0576. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.

CIVIC LEAGUE

Are you looking for friendship, fun and a

chance to volunteer? Civic League is the place for you! Assist with the planning of dinners, dances, holi-day events and so much more, serve at potlucks and other events, help with decorating or mak-ing desserts. Volunteer once a week, once a month or every now and then. You will love this group of ladies! Meetings are held the se-cond Tuesday of each month beginning in Sep-tember. If you would like information on how you can become a part of the TCC Civic League please call 225-1756.

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Trips have a wide variety of mobility requirements. Read the complete description in the 2012 Bus Trip Booklet for information. Trips may fill quickly. Register without delay.

MAGNIFICENT MILE - CHICAGO

Saturday, December 1

Travel on an express coach to the hustle, bustle, sights and sounds of Chicago during the Christ-mas season. Enjoy a full day in the city on your own shopping, people watching, dining, and visit-ing the German-American holiday Christkindlmarkt or your favorite Chicago land-mark or museum. Registration now open at any YMCA of the Fox Cities, online at www.ymcafoxcities.org or by phone with a credit card at 920-739-6135. TASTES OF FALL

Thursday, November 8

Calling all food lovers! Spend the day sampling culinary products from tiny tastes of flavor-infused oils and fruit-flavored vinegars to thim-bles-full of award-winning concoctions. We’ll taste our way across parts of Madison visiting at least 5 different establishments including a choc-olatier, two specialty cafes, a condiment purvey-or and museum, and ending with a tour and tast-ing at Yahara Distillery. Many shopping opportu-nities for the food lovers on your gift lists!

VOLUNTEER CORNER

THANK YOU Civic League & BRAVO Volun-

teers

For making the TCC Anniversary Celebration possible! Your hard work and many hours are very much appreciated! We are so blessed and proud to have you on the TCC team! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Café Volunteers – help prepare food, cashier, and clear tables -One day per week 10am – 2pm Experienced handymen, carpenters, plumbers,

office personnel and fundraising volunteers

Janitorial – various times and days available Maintenance to assist with set up, take down of tables & chairs and repair work – lifting & climb-ing ladders are involved – Volunteers needed Monday thru Friday am and pm

Receptionist –answer phones, greet guests, multi-task Commitment ½ day per week 8:30 – 12:30 or 12:30 -4:30

Elder Care and Respite Caregiver – provide a break to caregivers Deliver Newsletters – the last week of every month Drive for Making the Ride Happen

Please call 225-1756 for more information on

these and more volunteer opportunities or pick

up a Volunteer Interest & Skill Form at the Cen-

ter.

Volunteer Blue Forms

To all Thompson Center Volunteers – Thank

you for all you do! Please fill out the blue volunteer form each month totaling your volunteer hours at Thompson Center. The forms are located across from the reception-ist desk. Drop off your completed forms at the receptionist desk or mail them to: Thompson Community Center - Attention: Nanci 820 W. College Ave. Appleton. If you have any questions please call Nanci at 225-1756.

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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SUNNYSIDE LINE DANCE Mondays - 3:45pm - 4:45 pm $4.00 per class (To Southern Gospel Music) Do you want to feel that happy rhythm bubbling up within your soul while learning a variety of basic line dance steps to southern gospel music? Then come join this one hour joy-filled NEW class taught by dance instructor Joanie Nuernberg.

TAPPERCIZE Mondays AND Wednesdays 5:00pm – 6:00pm Attend one class a week or both - your choice. $2.00 per class (To Broadway Music) Tap Dancin' fun for adults! Tap dance learning through repetition. Tap to the best loved melodies of all times. Broadway Clas-sics such as Singing In the Rain & New York, New York. For those with much, little or no previous tap experience. Come join this NEW class taught by dance instructor Joanie Nuernberg.

BEGINNING LINE DANCE Fridays, 10:00-10:45 a.m. Cost: $4.00

INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCE Fridays, 11:00-11:45 a.m. Cost: $4.00

ADVANCED LINE DANCE Thursdays, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Cost: $4.00

RUGE TAP DANCE Tuesdays, 5 - 6:00 p.m. Cost $2.00

FITNESS

Events by Category

YOGA FOR LIFE In this community series, yoga is therapy - your cocktail blend for living well. A warm welcome to those with any health concerns, who have under-gone surgery and/or therapy, and who have the intention to enjoy a vibrant quality of life. Classes take a gentle approach and include modifications and variations to compassionately accommodate and encourage all to feel supported and cared for during practice. Cheers to your health and healing through Yoga! Please bring a yoga mat and any

personal props you prefer. Blankets, blocks and

straps will be provided.

LATIN LINE DANCE Thursdays 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Starts Thursday, November 1 Cost: $28 NEW! Enjoy a fun, safe and energetic Latin dance exercise class. Learn popular Latin dance style moves including Rumba and Cha Cha. Class will include a warm up and cool-down. Step by step choreography. No partner needed.

KIWANIS KORNER

The installation dinner for Kiwanis Club of Apple-ton-Golden K was held Wednesday, September 26, at Fox Banquets. Officers installed were Don Smith, President, Glenn Mintern, President-Elect, Fritz Corsmeier, Vice President, Doug John-son, Secretary, Fred Mataczynski, Treasurer and Jack Verbockel, Past President. Board of Direc-tor Members installed were Jerry Bork, Bill Brandt and Bob Brinkman joining members Wil Ayers, Herb Lythjohan and Mary Rydell.

Some of the planned speakers for upcoming club meetings at TCC at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays are from the Fox Cities Convention and Tourism Bureau, Badger Boys and Girls State and UW Fox Valley. Call 731-3388 for further infor-mation.

The meetings are free to the public and include coffee and rolls from 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. You are invited to attend, learn more about Kiwanis and listen to the speaker. Meetings are held in Ogilvie Hall and conclude at 10:30 a.m.

Current Kiwanis member volunteering includes cooking, bell ringing and food and gift distribu-tion for the Salvation Army, assisting at the Com-munity Clothes Closet and sponsorship of the Ap-pleton High School West Key Club.

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Gentle Yoga - paced slowly to balance ease with effort for all. Mondays 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $7.00 per class NO CLASS Monday, October 29

Yoga Therapeutics - a means to discover and re-cover a greater sense of peace and health with a focus on simplicity and awareness. Thursdays, 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. Cost $7.00 per class NO CLASSES Thursday, November 1 Yoga: Experienced Beginner & Intermediate (ages 12+) Thursdays 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Room: Oglivie Hall Drop-in: $10.00 Explorative practice for experienced yoga stu-dents • Physically diverse asana practice • Mindfulness and breathwork Modifications provided for experience level and/or health concerns

Rest & Renew Yoga (ages 12+) Thursdays 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM Room: Ogilvie Hall Drop-in: $10.00 Quiet atmosphere with generous time in asanas (positions) • Restorative asanas (positions) to facilitate calm • Centering mindfulness and breathwork • Helpful to reduce stress, tension, mental foggi-ness, and emotional overload Revitalizing for immune system and neuroendocrine system

Fee payable beginning of class by cash or check made out to TCC. No registration necessary – drop-in’s welcome. Please note Yoga schedule is subject to change. Any unforeseen cancellations will be communicated via phone call, email, or other form. Contact front desk, 225-1700, or Julie Vosters 920-574-0548, jcvosters@gmail.com, before your first class, or if you have not been to classes for a few weeks, to confirm schedule.

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STRENGTH AND RESISTANCE Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:35 – 9:20 a.m. 7 week session starts October 30 Cost: $49 Studies have shown that even 90 to 100 year old nursing home residents can benefit from a regular program of strength training. Why wait? Strength and resistance training using multiple tools (free weights, small weighted balls, exercise bands) and one’s own body weight. Particpants can work from a seated position or standing and according to their own ability level. Everyone can benefit from strength training and exercises are adaptable to all fitness levels.

BALANCE/FLEXIBILITY Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. 7 week session starts October 30 Cost: $49 One third of people over 65 fall each year. De-crease your chances by engaging in regular ex-ercise. Improve balance, flexibility and core strength and prevent falls. Perform simple exer-cises seated, standing and walking which will move you into a better physical state. Class par-ticipants notice increased stability and progres-sively improved balance. All fitness levels will benefit from this practice.

JOYFUL QI GONG Fridays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 7 week session starts November 2 Cost: $38 Learn and practice slow movements and con-trolled breathing to promote personal well-being. Enjoy a gentle workout where students concentrate, breathe and move. A mind-body class where movement is freer than in some Tai Chi classes. Practitioners experience greater awareness, calm, relaxation as well as stretching and strengthening their bodies. Qi Gong can be learned and practiced by people of all ages and most physical conditions.

Massage Therapy Now Offered at TCC! Thursday November 15 Thursday, December 13 9 - 12:30pm Cost: $15.00/15 minute massage or $30.00/30 minute massage. Call Natalie at(920)419-4264 for registration & payment

Offering: Seated chair massage- massage is done in a spe-cial massage chair with participant fully clothed. Session is 15 minutes long.

T'AI CHI Therapy Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Class starts Thursday, November 1 Cost: $24 (6 weeks in length) T’ai Chi is recommended by Mayo Clinic as an exercise practice with many benefits. An intro-ductory class suitable for seniors, refresher stu-dents and other individuals new to the disci-pline. Students learn a “form”, moving from one position to the next very slowly, maintain-ing a neutral posture. It’s relaxing and has proven health benefits to practitioners. T’ai Chi is a way to achieve mental and physical bal-ance through graceful exercise.

New- “Cuong Nhu Oriental Martial Arts: Beginner Class”- Now Offered at TCC! Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $6/class Call Parnee 920-224-3006 for registration and payment. This is an ongoing class except for holi-days and occasional breaks. Cuong Nhu is taught by Parnee Paras, owner of Revolution Dojo <revdojo.com> in Appleton. Learn to defend yourself and get in shape with Cuong Nhu, a self-defense based mixed martial art that is influenced by Aikido, Boxing, Judo, Shotokan Karate, T'ai Chi Chuan, Vovinam and Wing Chun. We learn forms (kata), self-defense and basic sparring. With suc-cessful completion of the beginner class, students will have a one green stripe rank (1st rank in

Cuong Nhu). Anyone can learn Cuong Nhu with

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ENRICHMENT CLASSES – MUSIC Private Piano Lessons Monday mornings Classes began Monday, October 29 Cost $126 Develop new neural pathways and add life to your years! Beginner through advanced instruc-tion for adults. Beginners learn notes, rhythms, chords and basic theory applications. Janelle is a 20+ year member of the Music Teachers Na-tional Association. Choice of upright instrument or electronic keyboard. Call Sue or Jenny at 920 954 7610 to schedule your time slot.

ARTS AND CRAFTS

BASIC WATERCOLORS Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - noon Cost: $75/six weeks Next class starting in January Learn watercolor painting from local artist, Carol Dercks. Sign up at TCC front desk.

SINGING CLASS “Express Yourself in Music” Thursdays, November 8 - December 20 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

Cost: $48/six week session includes all mate-rials per class This session we will be singing Christmas carols. Call Kathryn at 920-263-0777 for registration & payment

This Singing Class is offered by Kathryn Staley- Hamm, voice teacher for Mike's Music in Fond du Lac and American Music Hub in Appleton. Class is aimed at raising the level of your individual singing talent in a group setting. With this basic

WOODCARVERS I Fridays, 9:00 a.m. - noon, Cost: $2.00 New members welcome.

CROCHET Mondays, 1:00–3:00 p.m., Cost: $2.00 TATTING CLUB 1st Monday of each month, at 9:30 a.m., Cost: $2.00

HALLELUJAH CHORUS Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Cost: $2.00

YOUNG AT HEART SINGERS Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Cost: $2.00 ATTENTION MUSIC LOVERS More men’s voices are needed in both choirs. Please call Ardyth @882-9164 or come to the next rehearsal. Thank you.

We will be practicing for our upcoming Christ-mas concert and trips to nursing homes and ex-tended care homes. I have picked out nice songs for the Hallelujah Chorus and the Young at Heart Singers will be “going to grandmother’s house for Christmas. We always need new peo-ple - join up and have some fun and relaxation.

singing approach technique, you can learn to im-prove your talent and have fun experiencing dif-ferent styles of music. Developing your voice can give you the confidence and the opportunity to share your gift with others. A minimum of 6 stu-dents will be required to hold the class and a max. of 12. For more information view her web site www.purevoice.us

Table massage- for those who want to lay down. Will also be fully clothed and sessions can be either 15 or 30 minutes long. Hand and foot massage- can be done for 15 or 30 minute sessions with comfortable seating. Natalie Hert is the owner and massage therapist for Clinical Massage Center LLC in Apple-ton. She has been a Wisconsin Licensed and Na-tionally Certified massage therapist for the past ten years. Massage therapy has been proven effective in… relieving back pain, boosting im-mune system, reducing anxiety, lowering blood

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CARD GROUPS AT THE CENTER Cost for all cards: $2.00 Mondays, 8:30 a.m. – Cribbage Mondays, 12:00 p.m. – Pinochle, Tuesdays, 12:00 p.m. – Canasta H&F Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. - Euchre Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – Cribbage Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. – Sheepshead Fridays, 12:30 p.m. - Bridge (open) & Canasta

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STAINED GLASS WORKS CLASS Will resume in late spring 2013

GAMES

BINGO Wednesdays 12:30-2:30 Nice prizes to win! You can select two cards…bring up to 3 prizes and you can win up to 3 times In addition, we have “Blackout bingo” - everyone plays and anyone can win!

POOL Mondays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Cost: $2.00. Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Cost $2.00

Wednesday, October 31 - 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 The Paint the Master's Series is featuring a special painting just in time to for Halloween. We will be painting “The Scream!” by Edvard Munch This painting will be a huge hit with all your friends and family. Expect them to fight over this one!

PAINT THE MASTERS SERIES $25 per class includes all materials Come and join the fun in this paint along class. No prior painting experience necessary – Real-ly! Call Trudy at 608-729-5881 to register no later than one week prior to class. !

VARIETY GAMES Mondays 10:00-11:30 a.m. Cost: $2.00 Jump on board for an hour and a half of funder-ful games from the Learning Shop! Join us for a challenging game of Bananagrams, a fast-paced round of Spot It, or maybe 20 Questions is your kind of fun! You will simply Go Ape for all the games we have!!

Wednesday, November 14 - 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 The Paint the Master's Series continues with the beautiful painting “Goldfish” by Henri Matisse. This painting has gorgeous color and lines -- a real joy to paint and fun too!

Wednesday, November 28 9:30 a.m.- 12:00 Paint the Master's Series paint along class will be creating 'Poppy Field in Argenteuil" by Monet This soothing painting is a favorite off all. Give yourself some "me" time, relax, paint, and join us for some fun!

PENCIL PORTRAIT CLASS For the Absolute Beginner at TCC Wednesdays 9 - 11a.m. 6 week class started October 31 Cost: $60.00/six week session Call Carol at (920)954-0754 (Appleton Inn- Owner) for registration & payment Learn how to draw impressive pencil portraits from photographs. You will be shown how to measure and evaluate facial features to accu-rately draw a likeness with a pencil. Handouts and all supplies included in the fee. Carole LeRoy is a local portrait artist whose work has been displayed at Art in the Park, Trout Museum Members Show, Richeson’s Appleton Farm Mar-ket Show and Secura Show 2009. She has a studio at the Appleton Inn where she specializes in Pastel Portraits. Broaden your creative and expressive abilities through this motivating class!

Caps for Kids Meets the last Monday of the month thru November at 9 a.m. at TCC. If you love to knit or crochet please join. Call Nanci at 225-1756 for more infor-mation.

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SIGN LANGUAGE Every other Wednesday 10 a.m. - Noon November 14 and 28 Cost: $2.00 Everyone is welcome SOCIAL WRITING AND STORYTELLING WRITER’S CLUB Preserve your legacy and tell your story. Newcomers are welcome. 2nd Monday of each month, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Cost: $2.00

CRIBBAGE LESSONS Tuesdays - 9:30 a.m. If interested, please call Phyllis 733-6801. Cost: $2.00

SHEEPSHEAD LESSONS Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Cost: $2.00. If interested, please call Phyllis 733-6801!

BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - Noon Cost: $2.00 Our Beth Moore DVD study entitled “Beloved Disciple” will conclude on November 28. Classes will resume January 9. Details of this study will be announced in December’s newsletter. Any questions, call Shirley Mader at 739-1407. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Spanish 1: This course is a very gentle introduc-tion to the Spanish language. Students learn some basic conversation and grammar to build a simple foundation in the language. It’s for stu-dents who have never studied the language, or have very little experience with it. Thursdays 12:45 – 1:45 pm Cost: $70 for 14 week continuing class

Spanish 2: Course builds on Spanish I. Conver-sation is stressed and basic grammar is taught to work on speaking, writing and listening skills. Stu-dents are encouraged to take part in simple con-versations based on a variety of themes. Stu-dents with a little background knowledge in the language will do well in this course. Thursdays 2:00 – 3:15 p.m. $75 for 14 week continuing class

ENRICHMENT CLASSES – LANGUAGE SPANISH CLASSES Classes are ongoing. If you are interested in join-ing a class already in progress, contact the Ap-pleton YMCA Adult Department at 920-954-7610. Research shows that learning language develops

new connections in our brains...even when we’re 80

years old. In other words, take a Spanish class!

SHUFFLEBOARD Thursdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Cost: $2.00 Shuffleboard is looking for more play-ers - join now, its fun, simple and we’ll teach you how!

Ladies’ Bible Study Tuesdays, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. November 6, 13, 20 Cost: $2.00

Are you looking to draw closer to God? Turning Point Ladies' Bible Study continues at the Thomp-son Community Center to help you find answers to important faith questions. In our short 40-minute format -- no homework required -- you will discover what God says and how it applies to your life today. Make your reservation via email (tplbiblestudy@gmail.com) or phone (920-574-2564). Materials provided at no cost.

Spanish 3: This course is for students who want to continue to improve their conversation in Span-ish. It will also focus on additional tenses and Spanish grammar. Join this class to improve your confidence in using Spanish! Thursdays 3:30 – 5:00 pm Cost: $85 for 14 week continuing class

CANASTA HAND AND FOOT Tuesdays & Fridays, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $2.00. 1st time players, please register with

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SPECIAL GROUPS

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Monday 8:30 a.m. Cribbage

10:00 a.m. Side by Side 11:00 a.m. Gentle Yoga 12:00 p.m. Pinochle 12:00 p.m. Canasta Hand & Foot 1:00 p.m. Billiards Crochet 3:45 p.m. Sunnyside Line Dancing 5:00 p.m. Tappercize

Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Sheepshead/Cribbage Lessons (by reservation) 11:00 a.m. Thompson Café

12:00 p.m. Canasta Hand & Foot 1:00 p.m. Billiards

Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Kiwanis GK 9:30 a.m. Side by Side 11:00 a.m. Thompson Café

1:00 p.m. Euchre 12:30 p.m. Bingo 5:00 p.m. Tappercize

Thursday 8:30 a.m. Cribbage 9:00 a.m. Side by Side 10:15 a.m. Adv. Line Dance

11:00 a.m. Thompson Café Yoga Therapeutics 12:30 p.m. Shuffleboard

Sheepshead 12:45 p.m. AA 5:30 p.m. Yoga 6:45 p.m. Rest & Renew Yoga

Friday 9:00 a.m. Woodcarvers I

10:00 a.m. Beg. Line Dance

11:00 a.m. Intermediate. Line Dance 12:00 p.m. Canasta Hand & Foot

12:30 p.m. Bridge (open) Canasta

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Daily Happenings

CAFÉ OPEN TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS(11 - 12:30 p.m.)

No need to call ahead - just come and join us for a good, hot meal and a warm visit.

Volunteers needed for the café. If interested please call Nanci at 225-1756

Cold Sandwich $4.00 ½ Sandwich $2.00 Hot Sandwich $4.00 ½ Sandwich/Cup Soup $4.25 Bowl of Soup $3.50 Cup of Soup $2.50 Small Salad $2.75 Garden Salad $3.75 Plate Lunch (when available) $5.50 Cookies .25 or 5/$1.00

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US Postage

PAID Permit No. 304

Appleton, WI

54911

Thompson Community Center

820 W. College Avenue Suite 1 Appleton, WI 54914

To current resident or

Thompson Center Cooperative Aging Services Team Thompson Center Director,

Tony Gonzalez ............................. 225-1701

Administrative Support

& Newsletter Coordinator,

Mary Cooke .................................. 225-1731

Administrative Support

& Rental Coordinator,

Karin Krablean ............................. 225-1730

Maintenance, Mitch Leanna & Jim Wagner

Cafe Manager,

Pat Brand ....................................... 225-1720

Volunteer Coordinator,

Nanci Christenson ......................... 225-1756

End of Life Care Coalition Director,

Sandra Potts .................................. 225-1724

YMCA of the Fox Cities Adult Program Coordinator,

Sue Grosenick ............................... 954-7610

Assistant

Jenny LeDuc ................................... 954-7609

Lutheran Social Services' Older Adult Services Program Manager,

Carol Frahm ................................... 225-1702

Adult Day Services Program Supervisor,

Sarah Hammond ........................... 225-1735

Mindworks an Early Memory Loss Program Program Facilitator

Sandra Sandee ............................ 225-1712

Fox Valley Memory Project Development Manager

Betty Lefebvre-Hill……………225-1711

Senior Connection Information &

Assistance Information Specialist,

Susan Kazik .................................... 225-1705

Counseling & Support Services Mental Health Counselor

Kristine Sack .................................. 225-1709

Caregiver Family Support

Jeanine Knapp.………………..225-1704

VIP……………………………...225-1714

Side-by Side Alcohol & Substance

Abuse Counseling AODA Counselor,

Becky Green ................................. 225-1713

Behavioral Health Supervisor,

Becky Welhouse .......................... .730-1330

Making the Ride Happen Mobility Manager,

Holly Keenan ................................. 225-1740

Transportation Coordinator

Stephanie Rockman ..................... 225-1719

Mobility Information & Assistance

Specialist,

Cheri Kehl ..................................... .225-1719

Hmong Elder Counseling & Support Services Mental Health Counselor,

Manila Kue .................................... 225-1718

Outreach Worker,

Chong Pao Xiong ......................... 225-1717 Foot Care & Wellness Services Appointments at TCC ................... 225-1727

Appointments in the Home ........ 225-1722

Registered Nurse,

Terry Langkau ............................... 225-1759