The following programs will be offered at Warner Park Community Recreation Center (WPCRC), 1625 Northport Dr., unless indicated otherwise.
Upcoming Events
Oct. 6, 10:15 am Overview and introduction to Shambhala Meditation by Mark Blumenfeld
Oct. 8, 4‒7 pm, Annual Book Sale
Oct. 9, 9 am‒5 pm, Annual Book Sale
Oct. 10, 9:30 am‒3:30 pm, AppleFest. Adults $2/children under 12 free. Kiddie carnival, DJ, moon bounce, face painting, musical entertainment, lunch, bake sale, raffle and prize drawings, apple sale, book sale and gently used jewelry sale.
Oct. 12, 1 pm, Memory Café
Oct. 15, 10:15 am, Low Vision Group, presentation by Enhanced Vision Wisconsin
Oct. 20, 10:15 am, Boomerangs Fashion Show
Oct. 22, 8 am‒3 pm, NESCO’s 40th Anniversary Open House
Oct. 27, 10:15, Hearing loss presentation by Wis. Dept. of Health Services Office for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Oct. 30, 10:15 am, Halloween costume party and five-cent bingo
Nov. 16, 1 pm, Memory Café
Nov. 17, 10:15 am, Music by Jessie Walker
Nov. 23, 1 pm, Euchre tournament
Nov. 26‒27, NESCO is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday
Ongoing Programs
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. 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
Crafts with Sue: Second and fourth Mondays, 10:15 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.
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, 9‒11 am, one-on-one appointments with Sharon Persich; call 243-5252 for an appointment.