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Serving Shawano, Oconto and Menominee Counties and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community
Events
From Support Groups to Health and Wellness Clinics
The Wisconsin-based ADRC of the Wolf River Region connects you with upcoming local events in Shawano, Oconto and Menominee Counties and the Stockbridge-Munsee Community. Take a look through the list below and follow any instructions for registration.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spring 2023 Dementia Care Specialist Newsletter (in PDF format)
We’ve compiled our Dementia-related events into an easy to use PDF format! For a quick look at our upcoming events in one place, click here: Spring 2023 Newsletter
Wednesdays – Social Hour
Join the ADRC for a social hour event the 1st Wednesday of each month from 9:00 am – 10:00 am at the ADRC office in Oconto Falls. This is a great way to get out of the house to socialize with others. Activities include board games, puzzles, reading, and more. There will also be an afternoon matinee movie held the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm. These events are free to anyone interested in attending. Registration is not required. Contact Mary Jo if you have any questions by calling 715-526-4712.
April 3, 2023 – Effective Communication – Bowler
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding effective communication strategies when caring for a loves one with Alzheimer’s disease. This class will be held at the Stockbridge-Munsee Elderly Center on April 3 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Contact Johanna to register by calling 715-526-4708.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Tuesdays, April 4 – May 9, 2023
The ADRC is offering a free Powerful Tools for Caregivers class at the Oconto Falls office from 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm on Tuesdays (April 4 – May 9). This course is designed to help caregivers reduce stress, navigate through difficult decisions, problem solve, and much more. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
April 10, 2023 – Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Birnamwood
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia. This class will be held at the Birnamwood Community Center on April 10 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Contact Johanna to register by calling 715-526-4708.
April 13, 2023 – Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Keshena
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia. This class will be held at the Keshena Senior Center on April 13 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
April 17, 2023 – Brain Check-Up – Oconto Falls
The ADRC is offering free brain check-ups on April 17 at the ADRC office in Oconto Falls from 9:00 am – noon. This 15 minute brain check-up is a tool that creates a baseline of your cognition and allows you to monitor future changes. Contact Mary Jo to register for a time slot by calling 715-526-4712.
April 18, 2023 – Managing Money – Pulaski
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding ways to manage money when a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease. This class will be held at the Pulaski Adult Activity Center on April 18 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am. Contact Johanna to register by calling 715-526-4708.
April 18, 2023 – Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Oconto Falls
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia. This class will be held at the Oconto Falls Library on April 18 from 11:00 am – noon. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
May 1, 2023 – May 22, 2023 (Mondays) Caregiver Educational Series – Oconto Falls
The ADRC is offering a free caregiver educational series every Monday during the month of May. Each class will discuss a different topic related to caregiving. Class will be held at the ADRC office in Oconto Falls from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm. Click here to view the flyer. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
May 3, 2023 – Book Club
The ADRC is offering a free book club on May 3 at both the Shawano and Oconto Falls ADRC office locations from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The book that will be discussed at this event is Mom’s Gone Missing by Susan Marshall. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
May 10, 2023 – Brain Check-Up – Lena
The ADRC is offering free brain check-ups on May 10 at the Lena Public Library from 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm. This 15 minute brain check-up is a tool that creates a baseline of your cognition and allows you to monitor future changes. Contact Mary Jo to register for a time slot by calling 715-526-4712.
May 10, 2023 – Dementia Conversations – Lena
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding the common conversations that happen when a loved one has dementia. This class will be held at the Lena Library on May 10 from 11:00 am – noon. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
May 11, 2023 – Dementia Conversations – Keshena
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding the common conversations that happen when a loved one has dementia. This class will be held at the Keshena Senior Center on May 11 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
June 5, 2023 – Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body – Lakewood
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding healthy living for your brain and body. This class will be held at the Lakewood Library on June 5 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
June 5, 2023 – Brain Check-Up – Townsend
The ADRC is offering free brain check-ups on June 5 at the Townsend Town Hall from noon – 3:00 pm. This 15 minute brain check-up is a tool that creates a baseline of your cognition and allows you to monitor future changes. Contact Mary Jo to register for a time slot by calling 715-526-4712.
June 7, 2023 – Caregiver Mini-Conference
The ADRC, in partnership with the Wolf River Dementia Network, is offering a free caregiver conference. This conference will be held at Shawano County Human Services on June 7 from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm. Topics that will be presented include brain health, dementia research, emotional health for caregivers, and much more. Registration is required by calling Mary Jo at 715-526-4712.
June 8, 2023 – Healthy Living for Brain & Body – Keshena
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding healthy living for your brain and body. This class will be held at the Keshena Senior Center on June 8 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
June 14, 2023 – Caregiver Mini-Conference
The ADRC, in partnership with the Wolf River Dementia Network, is offering a free caregiver conference. This conference will be held at Oconto Falls Senior Center on June 14 from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm. Topics that will be presented include brain health, strength training, navigating dementia diagnosis, and much more. Registration is required by calling Mary Jo at 715-526-4712.
July 10, 2023 – Effective Communication – Gillett
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding effective communication strategies when caring for a loves one with Alzheimer’s disease. This class will be held at the Gillett Community Center on July 10 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
July 10, 2023 – Brain Check-Up – Gillett
The ADRC is offering free brain check-ups on July 10 at the Gillett Community Center from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. This 15 minute brain check-up is a tool that creates a baseline of your cognition and allows you to monitor future changes. Contact Mary Jo to register for a time slot by calling 715-526-4712.
July 13, 2023 – Effective Communication – Keshena
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding effective communication strategies when caring for a loves one with Alzheimer’s disease. This class will be held at the Keshena Senior Center on July 13 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
August 9, 2023 – Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior – Oconto
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding understanding and responding to dementia related behavior. This class will be held at the Oconto Library on August 9 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
August 9, 2023 – Brain Check-Up – Oconto
The ADRC is offering free brain check-ups on August 9 at the Farnsworth Library in Oconto from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. This 15 minute brain check-up is a tool that creates a baseline of your cognition and allows you to monitor future changes. Contact Mary Jo to register for a time slot by calling 715-526-4712.
August 10, 2023 – Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior – Keshena
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding understanding and responding to dementia related behavior. This class will be held at the Keshena Senior Center on August 10 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
September 5, 2023 – Managing Money – ADRC office Oconto Falls
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding ways to manage money when a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease. This class will be held at the ADRC office in Oconto Falls on September 5 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
September 14, 2023 – Managing Money – Keshena
The ADRC, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, is offering a free educational class regarding ways to manage money when a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease. This class will be held at the Keshena Senior Center on September 14 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Contact Mary Jo to register by calling 715-526-4712.
Memory Cafe – (3rd Tuesday of each month) Oconto County
The Memory Cafe meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm and the meeting locations rotate each month. The Memory Cafe provides an innovative form of social engagement for people living with dementia, cognitive decline or other memory loss. This event is intended to be enjoyed by those with memory loss as well as their caregivers, family and friends. Contact Mary Jo for more information and to learn where the meeting location for the month is by calling 715-526-4712.
Memory Cafe – (2nd Tuesday of each month) Shawano County
The Memory Cafe will be meeting the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm and the meeting locations rotate each month. The Memory Cafe provides an innovative form of social engagement for people living with dementia, cognitive decline or other memory loss. This event is intended to be enjoyed by those with memory loss as well as their caregivers, family and friends. Contact Mary Jo for more information and to find out where to meeting location is for the month by calling 715-526-4712.
Caregiver Support Group – Shawano & Oconto County (4th Wednesday of the month)
This support group is designed to help caregivers share stories, learn tips and interact with others who are in similar situations. The group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at both the Shawano and Oconto Falls ADRC office locations from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. These 2 support groups will also meet each other via Zoom to connect caregivers with each other for a broader conversation. Contact Mary Jo for more information at 715-526-4712.
ONGOING EVENTS
The following events are regularly scheduled and ongoing – see each item for details regarding meeting days/times.
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Support Group – 2nd Wednesday of each month
Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at Options for Independent Living in Green Bay from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Contact Carolynne for more information at 920-288-7095.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group – 4th Tuesday of each month
The Alzheimer’s Association along with Good Shepherd Services is offering a support group for those who care for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease. Monthly meetings are conducted the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm in the board room at Good Shepherd Services in Seymour. Contact Good Shepherd Services to find out more at 920-833-6856.
Caregivers Stronger Together Support Group – 4th Thursday of each month
The Caring Tree Adult Day Center in Oconto Falls offers a support group called Caregiver Stronger Together. This support group provides a safe, comfortable environmnet where people who are caregivers can connect with others in similar situations. This support group meets the 4th Thursday of each month from 10:00 am – 11:00 am pm at The Caring Tree Adult Day Center. Contact Bonnie for more information by calling 920-848-8885.
Caring Tree Adult Day Services – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Adult Day Services (ADS) are designed to meet the needs of adult participants who are functionally, physically or cognitively impaired, socially isolated, frail, or may be suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other type of memory loss. These services are provided at The Caring Tree Adult Day Center, located at 512 Caldwell Avenue, Oconto Falls (inside the Oconto Falls Senior Center). The hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Children’s Support Group – Tuesday Mornings or Thursday Evenings
This support group meets at Safe Haven in Shawano. This group is for children who have been involved in or have been witnesses to family violence or other abuse. Pre-registration is required by calling Safe Haven at 715-526-3421.
Community Dinner – 4th Tuesday of each month
First Presbyterian Church in Shawano offers a free community dinner the 4th Tuesday of every month at 5:30 pm. First Presbyterian Church is located on Main Street next to the Post Office. Click here to view their informational flyer.
Emotions Anonymous – Mondays
This twelve-step organization has helped many people learn to live with unsolved problems. They offer this self-help opportunity in a warm and caring atmosphere every Monday at the Shawano County Library at noon. Contact Angela at 715-524-2524 to find out more or click here to view their informational flyer.
Epilepsy Support Group – 3rd Tuesday of each month
Meetings are held at Options for Independent Living in Green Bay the third Tuesday of every month from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. For more information contact Ariel at 920-471-2134.
Golden Girls – Tuesdays
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services in Oconto, More info
Memory Café – Seymour – 2nd Thursday of each month
The Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with Good Shepherd Services in Seymour, offers a memory café for those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. This monthly meeting is a social group that meets to do actives and learn about services in the area. Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm. For more information, contact Good Shepard Services at 920-833-6856.
Mug Club For Caregivers – 1st Wednesday of each month
Mug Club for Caregivers is a support group open to any caregiver. This group goes over issues such as learning coping skills, finding local resources and bonding with others who have similar experiences. Meetings are held at Shawano County Department of Human Services from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm the first Wednesday of each month. Class is free and open to the public. Contact Heidi for more information by calling 715-526-4686. Transportation may be arranged.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group (Shawano) – Meets every Monday
This support group meets every Monday at the Shawano Civic Center beginning at 6:00 pm. Contact Colleen for more information at 715-851-9969.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group (Green Bay) – 4th Tuesday of each month
This support group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at Options for Independent Living in Green Bay from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Care partner breakout secessions are available at most meetings. Contact Lisa Van Donsel for more information at 920-621-0949.
Parkinson Support / Early Stages of Dementia Group Shawano Area – 2nd Tuesday of each month
The Parkinson Support Group for the Shawano area meets the second Tuesday of every month from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at the Shawano Municipal Building located at 127 South Sawyer Street. Contact Gloria Gierach for more information at 920-815-8088.
Shawano Community Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) – 1st Friday of each month
The MOPS community group is open to all women who are pregnant or have young children (birth through kindergarten). They meet once a month (September – May) from 8:45 am – 10:45 am at Hope Community Church in Shawano. MOPS provides an opportunity to meet other moms and offers a morning full of fun, food, creative activities and guest speakers. There is a fee of $50 for the year to join but anyone interested is encouraged to come to a meeting free of charge to see if they like it. Childcare is provided free of charge during this meeting. Click here to view their website.
Visually Impaired People (VIP) Support Group (Shawano WI) – 4th Monday of each month
This support group for the visually impaired meets once a month at 1:00 pm at the Shawano Library. There is no cost to attend. For more information contact Caroline at 715-851-1076.
We Are People
The We Are People support group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from noon – 3:00 pm. Contact Debbie at 715-526-6789 for more information. Click here to view their brochure.
Women’s Support Group – Tuesday Mornings or Thursday Evenings
Safe Haven invites you to join this support group that is for women who have experienced difficult relationships in the past or present or have experienced verbal, emotional, physical or sexual abuse. This support group meets every Tuesday morning or Thursday evenings at Safe Haven in Shawano. Pre-registration is required and can be done by calling Safe Haven at 715-526-3421.
- Social Security
- Medicare
- Bay Lake Consortium/ACCESS
- The Marketplace
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- County/Community Websites:
- Menominee County
- Oconto County
- Shawano County
- Stockbridge-Munsee Community
- Locations:
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