The following programs will be offered at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC), 1625 Northport Dr., unless indicated otherwise.
Upcoming Events
Aug. 7, 10:15 am, Bilingual Bingo with Michele Ritt (five cents a card, two card limit per game)
Aug. 10, 10:15 am, Current events discussion
Aug. 17, 10:15 am, UW Extension Nutritionist Danielle Curry
Aug. 17, 1 pm, Memory Café
Aug. 18, 10:15 am, Madison’s Voting Process and How to Become a Volunteer for Elections
Aug. 24-28, WPCRC closed for cleaning. No NESCO programs or activities will be held this week.
Sept. 7, NESCO closed for Labor Day
Sept. 15, 10:15 am, Social Security presentation by Ben Crutcher of Edward Jones Financial Advisors
Sept. 21, 10:15 am, UW Extension Nutritionist Danielle Curry
Sept. 21, 1 pm, Memory Café
Sept. 22, 10:15 am, “Talking to your doctor about surgery” by Dr. Gretchen Schwarze, UW Hospital Dept. of Surgery
Sept. 29, 10:15 am, “Why Choose Hospice?” by Agrace HospiceCare
(Save the date: Oct. 10, 9:30 am‒3:30 pm, AppleFest)
Ongoing Programs
All Strings Attached: Second and fourth Tuesdays, 9‒10:45 am, a new knitting and crocheting club
Bingo: Every Friday and second Tuesday, 10:30 am, five cents a card (two-card limit per game), cash prizes
Blood Pressure Clinic: Third Tuesday, 10:30 am
Book Club: First Tuesday, 10 am
Card-Making Club: Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1 pm
Cards: Euchre, Mondays, 8:30 am; Sheepshead, first and third Wednesdays, 1 pm; Kings Corner, first, second and fourth Thursdays, 10:30 am. Call ahead to ensure correct numbers.
Case Management: Provides support, resources and community services to enable seniors to safely remain living in their own homes
Chair Yoga/Exercise Video: Wednesdays, 10:30 am
Cultural Diversity: Hosts monthly programs for African-American and Latino seniors
Foot Care Clinics: NESCO and Home Health United co-sponsor four foot clinics each month for individuals who can’t do their own foot care and do not have diabetes. Clinics are offered at four convenient locations. The cost is $20. Call 243-5252 for an appointment.
General and Education Presentations: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:15 am, topics are listed in the newsletter
Home Chore Program: Volunteers are needed to help with cleaning for seniors. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity that can fit into your busy schedule and is very rewarding. Call Trisha at 243-5252.
Internet Café (for adults 55+): Monday‒Friday, 8:15‒11:15 am
Nutritious Lunches: Monday–Friday, 11:30 am. Door-to-door bus service is available (50 cents each way). Guests 60 years and older are invited to enjoy their meal on an anonymous donation basis. Suggested donation is $4. Those under age 60 pay $7.50. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Call 243-5252.
Pickleball: Mondays, 2:30 pm
Ping Pong League: Mondays 9 am, Tuesdays 12:30 pm, WPCRC ID card required
Sewing Club: First and third Thursdays, 10 am
Technology Help: Tuesdays, 9 am‒12 pm, one-on-one appointments with Sharon Persich. Call 243-5252 for an appointment.