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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
Tuesday, Nov 24, Dec 8, and Dec 22 – Mind Over Matter
Mind Over Matter is a free class for women 50 years of age and older. This workshop is designed to give women the tools they need to take control of their bladder and bowel symptoms. Class will be held on Tuesdays (November 24, December 8, and December 22) from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm at the Shawano Civic Center. Contact 715-526-4682 to register. Space is limited to 14 participants.
Wednesday, October 21 – Stepping Up Your Nutrition
Stepping Up Your Nutrition is a class that will go over topics such as the importance of fluids in your diet, learning your personal nutrition risk score, label reading for protein, building strength, and more!! This class will be held on October 21 from 9:30 am – noon at the Shawano Middle School, room 103. Contact 715-526-2192, ext. 3202 to register.
Monday, November 16 – Caregiver Conference
The ADRC is hosting a free caregiver conference on Monday, November 16. This event will be held at Hillside Assembly of God Church in Gillett from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. There will be presenters discussing topics such as advanced care planning, finding joy in everyday moments, and Q&A portion, and more! Lunch will be provided. There is no cost to attend but registration is required by calling Elizabeth at 715-526-4712 or you can click here to register online.
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. Contact Nicole if you have any questions by calling 715-526-4687.
Memory Cafe
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. For more information, contact Elizabeth at 715-526-4712.
- Menominee County – 1st Wednesday of the month from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Oconto County – 1st Monday of the month from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Shawano County – 4th Tuesday of the month from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Click here to view the list of upcoming memory cafe activities.
Caregiver Support Groups
This support group is designed to help caregivers share stories, learn tips and interact with others who are in similar situations.
- 1st Monday of the month from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at the ADRC office in Oconto Falls
- 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm at the Lakewood Library
- 4th Monday of the month from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at the FACE Center in Keshena
- 4th Monday of the month virtually via Microsoft Teams from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Contact Elizabeth at 715-526-4712 for login information.
- 4th Wednesday of the month at The Drip Coffeehouse in Shawano on Main Street from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
ONGOING EVENTS
The following events are regularly scheduled and ongoing – see each item for details regarding meeting days/times.
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.
Fresh Hope for Mental Health – Every Monday
Fresh Hope for Mental Health is an international network of Christian peer-to-peer mental health support groups whose mission is to empower those with mental health challenges, along with their loved ones, to live full and rich lives in spite of having a mental health diagnosis. The group meets every Monday at Hope Church in Shawano at 7:00 pm. Contact Julie for more information by calling 920-290-1856 or Tim at 920-277-5095.
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.
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 Liz for more information at 715-526-4708.
Visually Impaired People (VIP) Support Group (Shawano WI) – 4th Monday of each month
This support group for the visually impaired meets the 4th Monday of each 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 11:30 am – 2:30 pm at the Shawano Civic Center. Contact Debbie at 715-851-4614 for more information.


- 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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