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Juanita A. Harder

Thompson Community Center Director

It’s hard to believe that five months have already passed since I joined the Thompson

Community Center (TCC) as director. During this time I’ve identified several unique

characteristics of the TCC that I’ll talk about over the next several months.

The first unique characteristic is the funding structure for the TCC. Generally, senior centers

are operated by municipalities, usually a city or county, and the primary source of income

comes from taxpayer dollars. Operationally, the TCC receives no taxpayer dollars. As a

program of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, operational funding

for the TCC comes from these four sources:

Program, activity or class fees

Individual or corporate donors

Fund raising activities

Sponsorship fees

This funding model offers some great advantages in that we aren’t at the mercy of the government, but

can partner with each of you and the Fox Cities community to ensure that the TCC remains a viable

asset in our community. The key word in the last sentence is you--you and your support are what make

the TCC unique!

Next month I will share another characteristic that makes the TCC unique. Until then, check out the

tccbridge for all the wonderful activities that will be happening at the TCC in April4and bring your

friends!

May you have a very blessed Lenten season and joyous Easter celebration!

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EVENTS

Movie

Meet your friends for lunch in the café.

Tuesday, April 29 1:15 p.m. Suggested donation: $2.00 Popcorn bag 25¢ Due to licensing agreements, we cannot advertise the name of the movie in the newsletter. Please call the front desk for the name of the movie, and to sign up, at 225-1700

Civic League Annual Spring Luncheon

into

Monday, May 5 Thompson Community Center

Doors open at 11am for showing of tables - Luncheon begins 11:30 am

Entertainment to follow

Entertainment by COOKEE

Tickets $10.00 Purchase tickets directly from a Civic League member or

order tickets by sending a self-addressed stamped

envelope to: Civic League - 820 W. College Ave., Appleton

WI 54914 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CIVIC LEAGUE

Menu:

Hot Beef Sandwiches

Baked Potato Soup

Broccoli Waldorf Salad

Dessert & Coffee

Limited seating is available. Questions: Please call 225-1756

*If requesting to sit with others at the same table payment must be mailed in one envelope It is not guaranteed but we will try our best to seat people together

PERFORMING ART CENTER Tickets available at TCC TCC has a block of tickets reserved PHANTOM OF THE OPERA June 12 2 pm Section: DRESS2 Ticket price: $87.50 (includes $5 TCC fee) Ticket sale ends Friday, April 11

Attention All Thrivent Financial Members!

Thrivent has introduced a new program called Action

Teams, which provides each Thrivent member an oppor-

tunity to request two $250 grants per year for bringing to-

gether a group of people for a project or event. The

Thompson Community Center staff has lots of ideas for

potential projects or events, and we’d like to partner with

you to make them happen. If you are a Thrivent member

and would like to explore the possibilities, please contact

Juanita Harder, Thompson Community Center Director, at

920-225-1701.

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Note Change: Advanced sale of tickets

Tickets will be sold at the front desk

Cost $2.00

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For information call 225-1700

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EVENTS

Saturday Night Dances

Saturday, April 5- Arlie Schneider Country, Waltzes, Polkas, Rumbas, Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash, Hank, Lefty, Merle, E.T., etc. Doors open at 6:30 pm – Dance 7 pm Cost $5.00 payable at the Door

Coming Events

Movie Tuesday, May 27 Tuesday, June 24

Potluck Monday, May 19 Entertainment by Ted Young Monday, June 16 Entertainment by Bobby Darrin Civic League Annual Spring Luncheon Entertainment by Cookee Monday, May 5 “Spring into Spring” See newsletter ad for ticket information

Order April 25 Dinner tickets by mail! Send

form with payment (check made out to TCC-

LSS), and self-addressed, stamped envelope. Order early - limited seating!

Name_________________________________ Phone number___________________________ Address________________________________ City_______________ State_____Zip_______ Number of tickets ___________ @ $12.00 ea. Amount Enclosed_________________

Mail to: TCC Ticket Sales 820 W. College Ave Appleton, WI 54914

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EVENTS

Thompson Community Center Presents

Friday, April 25 Thompson Community Center - 820 W. College Ave. Appleton

Doors open 5:30 pm Dinner 6:00 pm

Entertainment 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm

!"#$%&'( Cash or check made payable to TCC/LSS

Limited Seating Available %

For more information or to order tickets

call (920) 225-1700 RESERVED SEATING IS LIMITED TO LARGE GROUPS ONLY

PLEASE CALL 225-1756 TO MAKE ACCOMMODATIONS

FOR LARGE GROUPS. SEATING IS LIMITED -

RESERVED SEATING TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY APRIL 14.

Wheelchair accommodations provided no need to call ahead.

Menu:

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Lettuce & Pasta Salads

Garlic Bread & Dessert

Hot coffee

Greatest

Music from the

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70s

Sit back

And

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memories

of the past

Or get up

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CARD GROUPS AT THE CENTER Cost for all cards: $2.00

Mondays, 8:30 am – Cribbage

Mondays, 12:00 pm – Pinochle,

Tuesdays, 12:00 pm – Canasta H&F

Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - Euchre** Looking for new

players to join this game!

Thursdays, 8:30 am – Cribbage

Thursdays, 12:30 pm.– Sheepshead

Fridays, 12:30 pm - Bridge (open) & Canasta

BINGO Wednesdays 1:00 pm The $2.00 charge for Bingo will be going toward the pur-chase of TCC cafe bucks to be used for prizes

POOL Mondays, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, Cost: $2.00. Thursdays, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, Cost $2.00 Three 8’ tables available Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Cost: $2.00. Stop at the front desk for key.!

CRIBBAGE LESSONS

Tuesdays - 9:30 am Cost: $2.00

If interested, please call Phyllis 733-6801.

SHEEPSHEAD LESSONS

Tuesdays, 9:30 am-noon, Cost: $2.00. If interested, please call Phyllis 733-6801.

CANASTA HAND AND FOOT

Tuesdays & Fridays, 12:00 – 4:00 pm Cost: $2.00

1st time players, please register with Ila Mae, 788-2256

CROCHET

Instruction available

Mondays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm Cost: $2.00

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2014 YMCA BUS TRIP SHORTS Trips have a wide variety of mobility requirements

and may fill quickly. 2014 Trip info is available on

fliers in the TCC lobby and on the YMCA website

www.ymcafoxcites.org. Use registration link – keywords bus

trip. The 2014 Bus Trip Booklet will be available in April.

Bus trips make great gifts!

SHUFFLEBOARD

Thursdays, 12:30-3:30 pm, Cost: $2.00

Shuffleboard is looking for more players - join now, it’s fun,

simple and we’ll teach you how!

WOODCARVERS

Fridays, 9:00 - 12:00 noon. Cost: $2.00 ( Newbies Wel-

come)

RECREATION & LEISURE 8

BADGER BAND SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA at the Kohl

Center in Madison.

Saturday, April 26. 40th Anniversary of this concert If you

are a Badger fan, this is one incredible show. The band is

amazing. There are guest musicians and performers, a 5th

quarter, pyrotechnical displays and flying entrances by the

band director.

NOT YOUR FATHER’S DAIRY FARM

Tuesday, April 29 This is a “Learn and Go” trip. Start at the Appleton Y with a

presentation on the “mega-dairy” production facilities, then

go visit one of them.

TEN CHIMNEYS INSPIRATIONAL PRESERVATION

MAY (Date: TBD)

Travel to Genesee Depot to visit and tour the extraordinary

retreat of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, now a world-class

house museum and national resource for theatre, arts, and

arts education. See the guest rooms where famous friends

of the Lunts stayed, visit the Main House and walk the

paths of the Cottage.

CHICAGO YOUR WAY

Saturday, June 14

Travel to the Windy City and spend the day any way you

choose! Shop, pick your favorite museum, visit Navy Pier

or enjoy a meal in the city. Lots to see and do.

DOOR COUNTY BJORKLUNDEN, BAILEY’S HARBOR

AND BIRDS

Thursday, June 19

Visit some of the special places on the Lake Michigan side

of the peninsula.

TATTING CLUB

1st Monday of each month, 9:30 am Cost: $2.00!

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RECREATION & LEISURE

THOMPSON CAFE

The Café is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, serving 11:00 am -12:30 pm Here is a list of

some special meals that will be served in April . Be sure to look for the monthly menu in the wall

pockets near the front desk and Café. Come and join us!

Tuesday, April 1, APRIL FOOL’S DAY! Need I say more?

Hot ham Foolishness served with crazy beans & silly potatoes

Sandwich: Joker BBQ chicken

Soup: Shadow soup (cook’s choice!)

Dessert: Dirt Cake

Thursday, April 17, Ham Dinner

If you enjoy a ham dinner, come and celebrate Easter a little early with us. Decorate an Easter egg in the

dining room to take home. Purchase your ticket early at the front desk to speed along the line. $6.50 for

the main course and dessert.

Main Course: Delightful ham, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, and roll.

Sandwich: Egg salad

Soup: Beef noodle

Dessert: Strawberry cheesecake

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Starting this day and every Thursday throughout the summer, we will be grilling up Johnsonville brats,

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PHYSICAL HEALTH 10

FOOTCARE

Foot Care at the Thompson Center: This service is available to anyone. Appointments are available Mon-day 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, please call 920-225-1727. The LSS registered nurse has received special training in foot care, and can assess feet, toenails and lower legs, dis-cussing any concerns that are observed. The assessment includes pulses, inspection between the toes and the bot-tom 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 in the Home: Appointments are scheduled Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Participants may donate toward the cost of the service. Call 225-1722 to make an appointment for foot care in the home. This service is for Outagamie County residents age 60 and older who are not able to use community foot care clinics throughout the county. LSS offers this service in collaboration with the Ag-ing and Disability Resource Center, Outagamie County Branch. This service is funded by the Federal Older Ameri-cans Act. !

WELLNESS CLINIC

The nurse is available to provide services such as blood

pressure checks, blood sugar checks, medication 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 am and 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Feel free to call the clinic with any questions, 225-1759 Various health screenings are scheduled

during the year. Pharmacist consultations

can be arranged through the clinic.

Medication Check

2nd Wednesday of every month

from 2:00 - 3:00 pm A registered pharmacist from Walgreens will be

available, by appointment, to check your medications. Bring

in all your medications with their original containers. The

pharmacist will explain to you how and why these medica-

tions work, and if your medicines are compatible with each

other. Each appointment will be about 15 minutes. Please

call 225-1700 to schedule an appointment

WELLNESS BLOOD SCREENING

Monday, March 31 8:00-11:00 am Thompson Community Center Due to increasing health care costs, Thedacare has re-structured the lab draw prices - some of the tests have increased significantly. We are offering an individual test apart from the traditional Wellness Panel to help with costs. All individuals obtaining a test of any kind pay $8.40 for the blood draw. If you have multiple tests, the $8.40 is charged once. The prices listed below do NOT include the $8.40 blood draw charge. Wellness Panel (12hr fast) $102.32 CBC (Complete Blood Count) $ 13.54 TSH (Thyroid) $ 29.84 A1C (Blood Glucose-3mo. 12hr fast) $ 16.60 Cholesterol Panel only (12hr fast) $ 29.20 You may get one or more tests. Please call for an appointment. (920) 225-1700 May pick up results and review tests during clinic hours.

Health Education Five Secrets to Looking and Feeling

Younger/Permanent Weight Loss/Diabetes

Tuesday, April 22

1:00 - 2:00 pm

$2.00 suggested donation

Please join Mike Buyze, Acupuncturists from East Wind Acupuncture as he explores three of the most serious con-cerns for the American public: 1.Looking and feeling better and younger 2 Losing weight 3.Helping with diabetic symptoms.

Call for registration (920) 225-1700

Skin Cancer Screening Thursday, March 27 2:00-4:00 pm No charge Thompson Wellness Clinic

Dermatology Associates will offer free skin cancer screen-ings on one or all parts of the body. No walk-ins will be seen By appointment only please - call (920)225-1700.

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 ther-

apy, and who have the intention to enjoy a vibrant quality of

life. Classes take a gentle approach and include modifica-

tions and variations to compassionately accommodate and

encourage all to feel supported and cared for during prac-

tice. Please bring a yoga mat and any personal props you

prefer. Blankets, blocks and straps will be provided.

Gentle Yoga

Mondays 11:00 - 12:00 pm Cost: $7.00 per class

Paced slowly to balance ease with effort for all.

Yoga Therapeutics

Thursdays, 11:00 – 12:00 pm Cost $7.00 per class A means to discover and recover a greater sense of peace

and health with a focus on simplicity & awareness.

Chair Yoga

Fridays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $7.00 Gain strength, range of motion, confidence, & connection to

a deeper sense of calm & clarity with chair based yoga

movements, mindfulness, & breath work. Designed specifi-

cally for those who feel more comfortable using the support

of a chair while seated or standing to develop greater bal-

ance, strength, ease of functioning, & mental alertness. Ex-

cellent for those using a walker, cane, or simply want to

avoid deep knee or hip bends while participating.

Fee payable at the beginning of class by cash or check

made out to TCC. - LSS No registration necessary –

Please note Yoga schedule is subject to change. Any un-

foreseen 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 the schedule.

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Strength and Resistance

Tuesday/Thursday 8:35 – 9:20 am

Seven-week class starts Tuesday, April 15

Cost: $49

Learn the basics of strength training using multiple tools

(free weights, small weighted balls, exercise bands) and

one’s own body weight. Participants can work from a seat-

ed position or standing and according to their own ability

level. Everyone can benefit from strength training and exer-

cises are adaptable to all fitness levels.

PHYSICAL HEALTH

Session Dates:

Spring April 14 - June 1 (7 weeks)

Check each class description to determine class length in

weeks. Classes meet once or twice weekly. Advance regis-

tration is appreciated. Y classes at TCC are all fee based.

Beginning Line Dance

Fridays, 10:00-10:45 am — Cost: $4.00

Beginner line dance class - Dance to a variety of music and

dances. Meet new people and get some exercise.

Intermediate Line Dance

Fridays, 11:00-11:45 am --— Cost: $4.00

Advanced Line Dance

Thursdays, 10:15 – 11:15 am — Cost: $4.00

book at the Y or the TCC lobby for policies and procedures.

If you’ve registered for a class and it’s canceled, your mon-

ey is refunded. Some private computer classes are availa-

ble; please contact the Y Adult Department at 920-954-

7610 for information.

YMCA membership is open to everyone. At the Y, no one is

turned away for membership because of inability to pay.

Joyful Qi Gong

Friday 8:45 - 9:45 am

Seven-week class starts Friday, April 18

Cost: $38

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 experi-ence 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 phys-ical conditions.

T’ai Chi Therapy

Thursday 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Seven-week class starts Thursday, April 17

Cost: $28

An introductory class suitable for seniors, refresher students

and other individuals new to the discipline. Students learn a

“form,” moving from one position to the next very slowly,

maintaining a neutral posture. Learn to breathe more deep-

ly, to focus and to relax. T’ai Chi helps to achieve mental

and physical balance through graceful exercise.

Balance and Flexibility

Tuesday/Thursday 9:30 – 10:15 am

Seven-week class starts Tuesday, April 15

Cost: $49

Improve balance, flexibility and core strength and help pre-

vent falls. Perform simple exercises seated, standing and

walking which will move you into a better physical state.

Class participants notice increased stability and progres-

sively improved balance. All fitness levels will benefit.

General Information for all YMCA Programs For all classes marked with a YMCA logo, register in person with cash, check at TCC. Cash, check or credit card accepted (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 954-7610. For updated sched-ules or more information, contact 739-6135 or call the TCC Front Desk at 225-1700. Pick up a YMCA program

ENRICHMENT CLASSES – MUSIC

Private Piano Lessons Monday mornings- Cost $108 Seven-week session starts April 14 Develop new neural pathways and add life to your years! Beginner through advanced instruction for adults. Beginners learn notes, rhythms, cords and basic theory applications. Janelle is a 20+ year member of the Music Teachers Na-tional Association. Call Sue or Jenny at 920-954-7610 to schedule your time slot.

Hallelujah Chorus Mondays, 9:30 a.m. Cost: $3.00— New voices needed—base, tenor, alto and soprano Young at Heart Singers Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Cost: $3.00 New voices needed—all voices Please call Ardyth at 882-9164 with any questions.

CHORUS

Singing Class “Express Yourself in Music”-

Thursdays 11:00 - 12:00 p.m.

April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8 Cost: $48/six week session includes all materials 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 Ameri-

can Music Hub in Appleton. Class is aimed at raising the

level of your individual singing talent in a group setting. With

this basic singing approach technique, you can learn to im-

prove your talent and have fun experiencing different styles

of music. Developing your voice can give you the confi-

dence and the opportunity to share your gift with others. A

minimum of 6 students will be required to hold the class and

a max. of 12. For more information view her web site

www.purevoice.us

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PERSONAL GROWTH

Computer 101

Cost: $89

Monday/Wednesday Mornings 10:30 am - Noon

Class starts Monday, April 14

An introductory class for students who wish to learn the ba-

sics of computer skills and operations. This class will help

increase your comfort level with computers by looking at

how to use the Internet and how to send and receive e-mail.

6 weeks. Up to 18 hours of class. This class is NOT for

new computer students with Windows 8 Operating System

on their computers. See Square One class description.

For this introductory class, financial assistance on a

limited basis is available for those who qualify. Please

contact the Appleton YMCA Adult Department to apply.

Computer 201

Cost: $89

Monday/Wednesday afternoons 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Class starts Monday, April 14

This class is for students who use their computers on a

regular basis, who understand their mouse, their keyboard

– but who would like to learn more about particular fea-

tures. 6 weeks. Up to 18 hours of instruction.

COMPUTER CLASSES

The Appleton YMCA offers small group computer classes of

no more than 7 adult students. Instruction is offered using

desktop personal computers. Operating systems currently

available include Windows XP, VISTA, Windows 2007 and

Windows 8. Versions of Microsoft Office available include

MS 2003 and MS 2010. For all classes beyond the intro-

ductory level (C101), the instructor reserves the right to re-

fer students to the appropriate 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. See class registration information

above. All classes are held at TCC.

Windows 8 – From Square One

Cost: $74

Thursday 10:30 am – Noon

Class starts April 17

An introduction to the basics of Windows 8 for users of all

skill levels. You must bring to class a laptop computer run-

ning the Windows 8 operating system. The class size is lim-

ited to 7 students. Up to 9 hours of instruction, 5 weeks.

E-Mail - Digging Deeper

Cost: $59

Thursday 1:00 -2:30 PM

Class starts April 17

Learn to use your e-mail more effectively. Are you missing

those photos of the family. This class will explore group e-

mails, opening, sending and saving attachments. Are you

concerned about spam and phishing? Learn the do’s and

don’ts. Not a class for computer novices.

Up to 9 hours of instruction. 6 weeks long.

Digital Photo Transfer – From Camera to Computer

Cost: $18

Next workshop meets TBD

10:00 am - Noon

Learn how to move your photos from camera to computer.

Bring your camera and its connection device–either cord or

card. If you have a laptop and you know how to use it to find

and manage files, bring it to class for a 2-hour workshop.

Private computer lessons can be arranged at most lev-

els and on many topics. Contact the Adult Department

at the Appleton YMCA.

PERSONAL GROWTH 13

Digital Photo Management using Picasa

Cost: $18

Next workshop meets TBD

1:00 - 3:00 pm

This class presents an overview of the software PICASA, a

program for organizing and editing digital photos. Learn

how to download, install and use the basics of the program.

(This is not a class in digital photography.) If you have a

laptop and know how to save and retrieve files, bring it to

class. This is one 2-hour workshop.

ART CLASSES

Watercolor

Tuesdays, 9:00 - 12:00 pm

Cost: $75/six weeks

Next session: April 15 Learn water color painting from local artist, Carol Dercks.

Sign up at TCC front desk.

Monday, April 14 6-8:30 pm Morrisot Park 2 1/2 hour class $35 Monday. April, 28 6-7:30 pm Picasso Cannes Pidgeons 1 1/2 hour class $20

The Paint the Master’s Series continues! These fun and

relaxing classes include all the paint, paintbrushes, canvas

and instruction you need to create a copy of a master Im-

pressionist’s painting to take home! No painting experience

required. Instructor Trudy Iervolino. Call 608-729-5881- pre

registration required for each class. To register, leave

name, date and location of class on your message.

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SPANISH CLASSES (Registration still possible)

Spanish 1

Thursdays - 5:30—6:30 pm

Cost: $125 This is a 21-week continuing class. January - May

Have fun learning Spanish! Spanish Level 1 is an introduc-

tion to basic Spanish for adult beginners. Learn to speak

and understand small amounts of general and basic Span-

ish found in most routine interchanges in daily life. Students

will participate actively during class to develop listening,

speaking, reading and writing skills. Students learn vocabu-

lary through experiential and topical lessons. Call the Apple-

ton YMCA Adult Dept for more information 920-954-7610.

Spanish 2

Thursdays - 4:00—5:30 pm

Cost: $185 This is a 21-week continuing class. January - May

Continue building language ability with use and application

at the next level. Develop your ability to build bridges with

other Spanish-speakers as you learn some language and

some culture and strengthen our community.

“In this world, nothing can be certain, except death and taxes” -Benjamin Franklin

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we will all face at the end of life

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Bible Study

Wednesday, April 2

9:30 am New study at the Thompson Center starting Wednesday,

April 2. We will be doing another Beth Moore Study via

study books and DVD entitled STEPPING UP - A JOUR-

NEY THROUGH THE PSALMS. This class will last 7

weeks covering Psalms 120-134. These 15 Psalms model

how we can voice our petitions to God in detail. We can

learn much as we journey toward greater intimacy with

God. Study Books are $14.95 plus a $2.00 weekly fee to

cover use of facility. Study will be guided by Judy Rottier.

Please call Shirley Mader, coordinator, at 920-739-1407 for

any questions or to sign up. Everyone is welcome!

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NATIONAL HEALTH CARE DECISIONS DAY - April 16

“In this world, nothing can be certain except death and

taxes”, Benjamin Franklin.

You are probably well aware of April 15 being the final day

to file our income taxes. Do you also know that April 16 is

National Health Care Decisions Day?

April 16, 2014 is the sixteenth anniversary of National

Health Care Decisions Day (NHDD). Its purpose is to

Inspire, educate and empower the public, professionals

and providers about the importance of advance care plan-

ning. More than one out of four Americans face questions

about medical treatment near the end of life but are not

capable of making those decisions.

What is advance care planning? Advance care planning

involves learning about the types of decision that might

need to be made, considering those decisions ahead of

time, and then letting others know about our preferences

by having conversations and completing an advance di-

rective.

An advance directive is a legal document that goes into

effect only if you are incapacitated and unable to speak

for yourself. This could be the result of disease or severe

injury – no matter how old you are. It helps others know

what type of medical care you want. It also allows you to

express your values and desires related to end-of-life

care. It is a document that you can adjust as your situation

changes because of new information or a change in your

health.

Advance care planning is not just about old age. At any

age, a medical crisis could leave someone too ill to make

his or her own healthcare decisions. Even if you are not

sick now, making healthcare plans for the future is an im-

portant step toward making sure you get the medical care

you want, even when you can’t speak for yourself.

Where do you begin? First of all reflect on your values.

What is important to you? What kinds of things bring you

joy that if a health problem prevented you from doing

them, life would have little meaning? Has anything hap-

pened in the past that has shaped your feelings about

medical treatment? What was positive about that experi-

ence? What do you wish you would have done different-

ly? If you are ill, what do you understand about your ill-

ness? What fears or worries do you have about your ill-

ness or medical care? Reflect on your personal, cultural

and religious beliefs. Consult your spiritual advisor/clergy

if you have spiritual questions about our decisions.

Secondly choose your decision –maker. That is your

health care agent who will make future health care deci-

sions for you if you were injured or ill and unable to com-

municate. Think about who can carry out your wishes and

make decisions in sometimes difficult situations. That may

not be the family member that lives closest to you. In to-

day’s world of technology that is ok.

Equally as important as the document is the conversation.

Share with your agent and family members your thoughts

about if and when the burdens of life may outweigh the

benefits; your feelings about treatments that may keep you

alive; what does quality of life mean to you:; how you would

describe a peaceful death. Remember not all possibilities

can be covered in one conversation. The purpose of the

conversations is to convey your general feelings and atti-

tudes so when the time comes your agent knows what your

decision would be.

Finally give a copy of your plan to your doctor, your health

care agents and your hospital. Review it periodically as

circumstances change. Your document is a living docu-

ment.

Advance care planning is a gift to your family and friends.

If the time comes when you can’t make your own decisions,

they know what your decision would be. They don’t have

to wonder if they made the right choice.

Need more information or assistance completing your ad-

vance care plan? Call the Fox Valley End-of-Life Care Co-

alition at 920-225-17244.

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MENTAL HEALTH

Side by Side (920) 225-1713 Offers certified substance abuse outpatient treatment ser-

vices and continuing care, with an emphasis on relapse pre-

vention. Program staff provide assessments, referrals, indi-

vidual and family counseling with outreach as needed. Cli-

ents engage in a variety of activities offered at the Thomp-

son Community Center. Services offered through various

payment options: sliding-fee scale, insurance, and suggest-

ed donations. For people 50 and older.

AA - meets Thursdays at 12:45 pm

PUT ‘N TAKE TABLE We know many of you make use of the Put ‘N Take Table and value it as a resource for your reading material. Because of limited space and cost for removal of unclaimed items, please note the following: (1) Only current issues of magazines (nothing older than 3 months) are accepted.

(2) Clothing and shoes are not accepted.

Thank you for your cooperation.

From an historical standpoint, it

can be shown that people have

known about alcohol and have

been drinking alcohol for at least

10,000 years. Alcohol has been

known for many beneficial ef-

fects. However, alcohol has been recognized that drink-

ing in an excessive and abusive manner leads to a num-

ber of unhealthy alcohol side effects and problems in per-

sonal life. In the news, we hear problems related to un-

derage drinking being on the rise, how to prevent under-

age drinking, or teenagers dying from automobile acci-

dents due to intoxication. Yet, we hear very little to noth-

ing at all about older adults and alcohol. What about al-

cohol and older adults? How does alcohol affect the old-

er population?

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and

Alcoholism, a national 2008 survey found that about 40

percent of adults ages 65 and older drink alcohol. Older

adults can experience a variety of problems from drinking

alcohol, especially those who take certain medications,

have health problems, and drink heavily. Aging can lower

the body’s tolerance for alcohol. Older adults generally

experience the effects of alcohol more quickly than when

they were younger. This puts older adults at higher risks

for falls, car crashes, and other unintentional injuries that

may result from drinking.

Certain health problems are common in older

adults. Heavy drinking can make these problems worse,

including:

-Diabetes

-Strokes

-High blood pressure

-Congestive heart failure

-Liver problems

-Osteoporosis

-Memory problems

-Mood disorders

Taking prescriptions and over-the-counter medications,

as well as herbal remedies can be dangerous or even

deadly when mixed with alcohol. Some medications that

can interact badly with alcohol include:

-Taking aspirin and drinking alcohol can raise the chance

of bleeding in your stomach

-You can hurt your liver if you drink and take a lot of pain-

killers that have the word “Acetaminophen” on the la-

bel. Always check the warning labels.

-You can get very sleepy if you drink alcohol and take

cold or allergy medicines.-

APRIL—NATIONAL ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH Some cough syrups have a high amount of alcohol in them

-Drinking alcohol while taking some sleeping pills, pain pills,

or anxiety or depression medicine can be very dangerous

So what are the underlying problems that cause an older

person to drinking alcohol? The major problems include:

-Grief

-Loneliness

-Anxiety and Depression

-Stress

-Hopelessness

-Escape from pain

If you think you have a drinking problem, here are some

things you can do:

-Find a support group for older adults with alcohol problems

-Talk to a healthcare professional like your doctor

-Ask about medicines that might help

-Visit a trained counselor who knows about alcohol prob-

lems and how they affect older adults.

-Choose individual, group, or family therapy, depending on

what works for you.

-Join a 12-step program such as AA, which is short for Al-

coholics Anonymous. AA groups offer support and have

programs for people who want to quit drinking.

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MENTAL HEALTH

Adult Day (920) 410-2445

Is it harder to do all the things that need to get done and

support your loved one who is getting frailer? Individuals

participating in the Adult Day Center enjoy recreational ac-

tivities, exercise options that fit their abilities, and compan-

ionship. Lunch, snacks and care services are provided.

Each participant and their family can select a schedule that

meets their needs, anywhere from a half day per week to

five days per week. If you would like to arrange a visit to

the center to learn more, call Sarah at 920-410-2445 .

Visually Impaired Persons Support Group

Tuesday, April 8

12:30 pm

Is coping with changes to your vision making your daily life challenging? If so, the members of the VIP support Group would like to help. In case of inclement weather, call 225-1700 to confirm meeting will be held.

Volunteer Respite (920) 225-1704

The Volunteer Respite program provides a break to care-

givers of Outagamie County who are older than or caring

for somebody at least 60 years old. A trained volunteer pro-

vides supervision to allow the caregiver a break. It is usual-

ly a weekly commitment of up to three hours. If you are in-

terested in having or being a Respite Volunteer, please call.

Advance Care Planning and Health Care

Power of Attorney (920) 225-1724

What if you are in an accident, are unconscious and can’t

speak for yourself. What if you are ill, slip into a coma and

can’t speak for yourself? What kind of medical care would

you want? Without an advance care plan your health team

won’t know your wishes, your family won’t know what you

want.

We all hope to communicate to the very end. It doesn’t al-

ways happen that way. Make sure your voice is heard, com-

plete an advance care plan and health care power of attor-

ney.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Wednesday, April 30

9:30 - 11:00 am.

Meets the last Wednesday morning of most months from

9:30 - 11:00 am. Suggested minimum donation is $2.00. At

the same time, there is a supervised activity in the Memory

Loss Resource Center for those experiencing dementia.

These activities include painting bird houses and bird feed-

ers which will be sold as a fundraiser.

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Questions? (920) 225-1705

Call Senior Connection at to schedule an appointment. 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 necessary and

available on the first and third Monday morning of each

month. There is no charge for the 30 minute appointment,

however donations are accepted and appreciated.

Senior Connection (920) 225-1705

Working with older adults and their families to discuss, de-

termine and seek solutions to senior needs and to refer to

appropriate community services.

In-Home Care Providers

Home Repair/Maintenance Providers

Support Groups

Legal Services/POA Forms

Assisted Living Communities

Nursing Homes

Money Management

Mental Health Services

Independent and Subsidized Housing

Respite and Adult Day Care

Caregiver Resources

Supportive Home Services

Call (920) 225-1705 or email srcon@lsswis.org for infor-

mation. A donation is requested for this service.

“Share the Care” is a strategy that 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.

The strategy of “Share the Care” revolves around inviting

people you know to help by volunteering their time to ac-

complish tasks that need doing: anything from running er-

rands to providing companionship. Volunteers get the

chance to weigh in on the jobs that they are comfortable

doing. Volunteers can give as much or as little time as they

choose. What volunteers do will vary, according to the

need.

If you want to learn more about how to start a Share the

Care group, please reach out to members of the Outagamie

Caregiver Coalition by calling 225-1745. A trained facilitator

will talk with you about organizing a group. The coalition

has “Share the Care” books available for loan through the

Thompson Community Center or information is available at

sharethecare.org

The Memory Loss Resource Center at the Thompson

Community Center is for those experiencing dementia, their

care partners, family and friends. Come and get information

and support in a warm and caring environment. It’s also a

place for learning and sharing in meaningful and creative

activities. We look forward to seeing you and will put the

coffee on!

Center hours:

Mondays 1:00–4:30 pm (open to all) and 5:00-8:00 pm

(by appointment only)

Wednesdays 1:00–4:30 pm (open to all)

Location: Thompson Community Center, 820 W. Col-

lege Ave., Appleton, WI (Enter on Bennett Street also)

Call Cindi or Don at (920) 277-9297 for your information,

support and referral needs. We can also share infor-

mation with you about our ongoing activity groups.

We’re here to help!

Website: www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org

Older Hmong Memory Enhancement group held the 1st

Wednesday of every month, 10:00 am-Noon

Wednesday, April 2: We’ll be getting together for the first

of a two-part creative painting project. We’ll have door priz-

es and refreshments will be served. Call Chong Pao at

(920) 360-4510 for more information.

“Oasis of Hope” Spirituality Meeting held the 2nd

Wednesday of every month, 10:00 am–Noon

Wednesday, April 9: Please join us for prayer, music,

readings, sharing thoughts and gratitude. We’ll be walking

the dementia journey together in faith. Plan to stay after for

lunch at the café if you can!

Monthly activity group for those experiencing dementia

held the last Wednesday of every month, 9:30–11:00 am

Wednesday, April 30: Join us as we get together to paint

cedar bird houses, while enjoying snacks and good conver-

sation. Our finished projects will be sold as an on-going

effort to benefit Fox Valley Memory Project activities.

The Memory Loss Resource Center, a program of the Fox Valley Memory

Project, is funded by a grant from the Basic Needs Giving Partnership Fund

within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region supported by

the U.S. Venture Fund for Basic Needs, the J.J. Keller Foundation and

other community partners; the Helen Bader Foundation; and the Rotary

Club of Appleton.

Memory Cafés are for those experiencing early stage de-mentia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment, and for family and friends of those affected. It’s a great opportunity for lively discussions, information gathering, refreshments, camaraderie, and lots of creative fun thrown in! We have a gerontology professional on hand to answer questions and an enormous wealth of experience among participants to be shared. We’d be delighted if you would join us! Call Bet-ty at (920)225-1711 for more information. You can also check us out at: www.foxvalleymemoryproject.org.

APPLETON: LSS Adult Day Center at the Thompson Community Center, 820 W. College Ave., Saturday, April 5, 10:00 am--Noon Come join our FVTC students as they host a Spring Fling Intergenerational Dance event! Come for square dancing, waltzing, foxtrot, and the cupid shuffle! Note that we will not have a Memory Café on April 19 due to the Easter weekend. Have a blessed Easter!

Atlas Coffee Mill and Café, 425 W. Water St. (In the Pa-per Discovery Center bldg) Thursday, April 10 and 24, 2:00-4:00 pm April 10: Please join us for some fabulous country western music performed by nationally known artist Bonnie Lou Bishop and accompanied by her son, Travis, on the guitar. April 24: Mary Miller makes and plays traditional Native American flutes. Mary will tell us about the history and use of these flutes, demonstrate how her flutes are made and play for us! We look forward to seeing you then!

KAUKAUNA: St. Paul Elder Services, 316 E 14 St., in the “Coffee Grind” Monday, April 14, 2:00–3:30 pm Let’s celebrate International Moment of Laughter Day! We’ll welcome in spring by telling jokes and playing fun board games. Door prizes will be awarded for the funni-est joke teller and the person wearing the silliest “Easter bonnet” or hat!

MENASHA: Menasha Senior Center, 116 Main St., Friday, April 25, 2:00–3:30 pm Laughter is the Best Medicine! We’ll be watching the side-stitching “Kids say the darndest things” video. We’ll solve a few riddles, tell a few jokes and play a few games. Come ready to share your funniest story. We’ll put the coffee on!

NEENAH: Neenah Public Library, 240 E. Wisconsin Ave., Monday, April 21, 1:30-3:30 pm Classic poems will take us on a reminiscing and sometimes humorous journey. Come and join “Joelin” from Valley VNA as she brings a smile to your face through a create process of poem reading.

NEW LONDON: Mosquito Hill Nature Center, N3880 Rogers Rd., Wednesday, April 9, 1:30-3:30 pm We’ll enjoy nature and the hopes of spring by exploring the world around us. We’ll share stories of outside experienc-es, enjoy snacks and get to know each other better. If the weather cooperates, our exploration will continue outdoors.

Memory Cafés are a program of the Fox Valley Memory Project and are

funded by a grant from the Basic Needs Giving Partnership Fund within

the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region (CFFVR) supported

by the U.S. Venture Fund for Basic Needs, the J.J. Keller Foundation and

other community partners; the Helen Bader Foundation; the Rotary Club

of Appleton; and the Helen Hardt Family Fund within the CFFVR.

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MENTAL HEALTH

Older Adult and Caregiver Counseling (920) 225-1709 Provides counseling including individual, couple/marital,

family and group counseling for older adults of all faiths,

both at the Thompson Center and on an outreach basis.

Services offered through various payment options: sliding-

fee scale, insurance, and suggested donations.

Elder Match (920) 225-1704 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 cooper-

ation with the Volunteer Center of East Central Wisconsin. If

you are interested in volunteering or having an Elder Match

visitor, please call.

NEW—Thriving Caregiver EVENT

Tuesday, April 1---

10:30 – 11:30 am RSVP to 225-1700 before April 1

$2.00 Suggested Donation

A Time to Laugh: Expressing Inner Joy Featuring Janis Robertson, BAKA Industries Have you ever watched children play and laugh effort-lessly throughout the day and wonder what their secret was? Janis will share some practical ways to increase the laughter in your life. She will share ways to bring laughter into your life even when you don’t feel like laugh-ing. RSVP 225-1700 before April 1

In Association with the Outagamie Caregiver Coalition LSS offers this program in collaboration with the ADRC Outagamie County Branch. This program is funded by the Federal Older Americans Act and participants may donate toward the cost of the program.

Thompson Café open after the event. Check out the

menu and consider staying for lunch after the pro-

gram. Lunch is on your own if you do decide to stay.

Kiwanis Korner Advanced Care

Planning Services (Health Care Power of Attorney)

What if you can’t speak for yourself?

Who will speak for you? Does he/she know your wishes?

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Kiwanis Club of Appleton Golden K current membership of sixty men and women is dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. Our weekly meetings are at the Thompson Community Center in Ogilvie Hall on Wednesdays from 9:30 – 10:30 am, pre-ceded by coffee, juice, and donuts at 9:00 am Please call Fritz @ 733-0946 to get the speaker schedule for this month.

We are actively seeking individuals who are interested in giving something back to the community. We have sever-al on-going programs that we can use your assistance. Community Clothes Closet Math Tutors for 2nd - 4th grade Reading to Kindergarteners Reading Tutors for 2nd - 4th grade Salvation Army Lunch Program

If interested in participating, please contact Glenn @ 832-9218. The community will greatly appreciate you volun-teering your time and you will also feel good about it.

We also sell $10 coupons for $8 for the following restau-rant: Blueberry Hill Pancake House, and George’s Steak House. We retain $4 for youth programs. Contact Glenn @ 832-9218 if you wish to purchase a coupon.

Low Vision Fair At the Thompson Community Center, Appleton

Wednesday, April 23, 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Special feature on guide dogs Numerous vendors!

Free! Refreshments and Door Prizes!

Sponsored by the Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Fox Valley Technical College Occupational Therapy Assistant students

Questions? Contact (920) 831-2090

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TRANSPORTATION & VOLUNTEER

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. She will send a card on behalf of

Thompson Community Center.

CIVIC LEAGUE

Are you looking for friendship, fun and

opportunities to volunteer?

Civic League is the place for you!

If you would like information on how you can become a

part of the TCC Civic League, please call 225-1756.

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 receptionist 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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• Café Volunteers – help prepare food, cashier, and

clear tables -One day per week 10am – 2pm

• Experienced handymen, carpenters, plumbers

• Janitorial – various times and days available

Maintenance to assist with set up, take down of tables

& chairs and repair work – lifting & climbing 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 Match and Respite Volunteer – 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 Inter-

est & Skill Form at the Center.

Caps for Kids Will meet the last Monday of the month January thru November @ 9 am at the Thompson Center If you love to knit or crochet join us for one of our meetings of Caps for Kids. Any questions please call 225-1700 or just come and join in. No sign up required.

Making the Ride Happen

(920) 225-1719, toll free 1-888-200-0576

Monday - Friday — Office hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Do you need a ride to a physician’s office, or the beauty

shop? Do you need to do errands on a weekly basis? The

program vision is to provide a central location with compre-

hensive information on transportation options for the disa-

bled individual and older adult. We can provide information

& assistance to clients and their families in Outagamie, Cal-

umet and Winnebago County. One way we can assist the

older adult in the Fox Cities is through a volunteer driver

program called “Making the Ride Happen.” For those cli-

ents who wish to use the public bus systems we can pro-

vide a “Bus Buddy” to assist them in greater coordination

and collaboration. Our hope is to improve access to trans-

portation 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 driv-

ers! Please contact us.

Thompson Community Center 2014 Volunteers of the

Year

Congratulations Frank & Marlene Haas

Frank & Marlene can be described as people who choose

to make a difference in their community and reach out to

volunteer wherever there is a need. In addition to giving

many hours of their time Frank & Marlene give much

more, they give smiles and share their joy, they give com-

passion and they give their wisdom to help others and

change lives. Frank passed away unexpectedly in Decem-

ber of 2013. We will miss Frank’s great smile and the joy

he brought to the Center each week.

Both serve as members of the Thompson Center Civic

League, a group of women and their spouses who volun-

teer numerous hours each month helping with various on-

going and one-time projects. Both are always there to

help with raising funds for the Center, deliver newsletters

and assist with events. You will find them serving, clean-

ing, preparing food and decorating for the holidays. They

help at the annual Corn Roast, ushered at plays and spe-

cial events (Frank always looked great in his suit and bow

tie). Marlene would put in numerous hours in the café

kitchen washing dishes and being sure everything was

clean, organized and put away properly. Frank took care

of the Thompson Center library for many years. He also

served as President of the Ambassadors giving his time

and wisdom. This couple is an amazing example of volun-

teerism and we are very blessed to have them as TCC

Volunteers!

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION MONTH

Thompson Center Volunteers are the BEST!

THANK YOU! We are SO BLESSED to have awesome, dedicated

volunteers at the Center. We could not fulfill the

mission of the Thompson Community Center to

reach out and make a difference in the lives of so

many people without each of our volunteers. We

value each one of you! Your support of the TCC is

priceless!

Monday

8:30 am4...Cribbage

9:30 am4...Hallelujah Chorus

10:00 am4...Side by Side

11:00 am4...Gentle Yoga

12:00 pm4...Pinochle

12:00 pm4...Canasta Hand & Foot

1:00 pm4...Billiards

44 .Crochet

Tuesday

9:30 am44.Sheepshead/Cribbage

44.Lessons (by reservation)

10:00 am4...Side by Side

10:30 am4...Young at Heart Singers

11:00 amT..Thompson Café Opens

12:00 pm4..Canasta Hand & Foot

4:45 pm4..Ruge Tap

Wednesday

11:00 amT...Thompson Café Opens

1:00 pm4...Bingo

1:00 pm4...Euchre

Thursday

8:30 am4...Cribbage

9:00 am4...Side by Side**

10:15 am4...Adv. Line Dance

11:00 amT...Thompson Café Opens

4.....Yoga Therapeutics

12:30 pm4...Shuffleboard

.Sheepshead

12:45 pm4...AA

1:00 pm4..Billiards

Friday

9:00 am44.Woodcarvers

10:00 am44.Beg. Line Dance

11:00 am44.Intermediate Line Dance

11:00 am44.Chair Yoga

12:00 pm44.Canasta Hand & Foot

12:30 pm44.Bridge (open)

4.Canasta

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CALENDAR at a GLANCE

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

1 10:30 Thriving Caregiver

2 9:30 Golden K’s 10:00 Hmong Mem

3 12:45 AA

4 5 10:00 Mem Cafe 7:00 Dance Arlie Schneider

6

7 9:30 Tatting

8 7:00 Civic League 10:30 Thriving CG 12:30 VIP 2:30 Grief Support

9 9:30 Golden K’s 10:00 Oasis of Hope

10 12:45 AA

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12

13

PALM SUNDAY

14 12:00 Concert & Potluck

15 7:00 Consider the Conversation

16 9:30 Golden K’s

17 10:00 Newsletter 12:45 AA

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CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

19

20

EASTER

21 22 1:00 5 Secrets to Looking Younger

23 9:30 Golden K’s 1:00 Low Vision Fair

24 12:45 AA

25 6:00 Dinner Show Del Ray’s

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27

28 9:00 Caps for Kids

29 1:15 Movie

30 9:30 Golden K’s 9:30 Alzheimer’s Support Group 9:30 Dementia Activity

April 2014 Events & Activities

**The first week in April, SBS will be meeting on Wednesday, April 2, from 9 until 12 pm instead of Thursday, April 3. It will be in the West Wing.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Administrative

Thompson Community Center Director

Juanita Harder ..............................225-1701

Administrative Support

& Newsletter Coordinator,

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

Administrative Support

& Rental Coordinator,

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

Maintenance, Rob Paul, Jim Wagner.

#..................................................225-1730

Volunteer Coordinator,

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

Older Adult Services, Program Manager

Kris Fischer#########..982-9267

Caregiving

Adult Day Services

Program Supervisor,

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

Family Caregiver Support

Jeanine Knapp.####..##.....225-1704

Visually Impaired Persons

Support Group #### ##...225-1714

End of Life Care Coalition

Director,

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

Mindworks

an Early Memory Loss Program

Program Facilitator

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

Caregiving (continued)

Senior Connection Information &

Assistant Information Specialist,

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

Fox Valley Memory Project

Program Coordinator,

Betty Lefebvre-Hill####..##...225-1711

Mental Health

Side-by Side Alcohol & Substance Abuse

Counseling, AODA Counselor,

Elyse Allar##...............................225-1713

Behavioral Health Supervisor,

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

Older Adult Counselor

Andrea Mitchell...............................225-1709

Hmong Elder Counseling &

Support Services

Mental Health Counselor,

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

Outreach Worker,

Chong Pao Xiong ..........................225-1717

Physical Health

Foot Care & Wellness Services

Appointment at TCC ####...#.225-1727

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

Registered Nurse,

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

Cafè Manager,

Yvonne Monfils .............................225-1720

Transportation

Making the Ride Happen

Mobility Manager,

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

Transportation Coordinator,

Stephanie Rockman# ####.225-1719

Mobility Information & Assistance Spe-

cialist,

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

Affiliated Services

Easter Seals Society

Jill Gretzinger ................................832-0344

Office for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Jean Kenevan ...............................831-2090

Options for Independent Living

John Meissner ...............................997-9999

Clarity Care ...........................920-236-6560

YMCA of the Fox Cities

Adult Program Coordinator,

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

Assistant

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

Kiwanis Club of Appleton --– Golden K

President,

Glenn Mintern.................................832-9218