Boost Your Brain and Memory

Tuesdays,  June 18th-July 30

10:00-11:30 a.m.

Flambeau Village Apartments (Community Room)

700 College Ave. W, Ladysmith, WI 54848

This unique program takes a holistic approach to improving brain health in older adults. Participants will learn new habits to maintain brain health while practicing new skills for better memory performance. 

Learn more.

Register here.

Growing Connections
This workshop is full and registration has closed. If you'd like to be put on a waiting list for any cancelations, contact Trisha Witham at 715-537-6225 or trisha.witham@co.barron.wi.us

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Memory Screening

Tuesday, May 21⋅1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Free, confidential, 10-minute memory screening available. 

Four locations:

• NorthLakes Clinic,  730 Swede Ave., Turtle Lake

• Thomas St. Angelo Public Library, 1305 2nd Ave. Cumberland

• Aging & Disability Resource Center, 335 E. Monroe Ave. Barron

• Cabin Coffee, 2462 S. Main St. Rice Lake

No cost or donation requested, but registration is required by May 20. To register contact Trisha Witham at (715) 537-6225 or trisha.witham@co.barron.wi.us

and 

Thursday, May 23⋅1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Free, confidential, 10-minute memory screening available. Available at two locations:

• Rusk County Community Library, 418 Corbett Ave. W,  Ladysmith

• Hawkins Area Library, 705 Main St., Hawkins

No cost or donation requested, but registration is required by May 22. To register contact Trisha Witham at (715) 537-6225 or trisha.witham@co.barron.wi.us  

Wits Works

Chetek
Fridays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, December 13
Calhoun Memorial Library, 321 Moore St, Chetek, WI

Learn more.
Register for 2024 sessions here.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers-Workshop Postponed

The spring session of this workshop has been postponed. If you are still interested in participating at a future date, please complete this Interest List Form to be contacted when the workshop is rescheduled.

Six-week workshop focused on self-care for family caregivers. If you are caring for a loved one, friend, or neighbor, join this workshop to learn how to communicate better, build healthy habits and beat caregiver burnout! $10 suggested donation.

Savvy Caregiver

Tuesdays, June 4-July 9

9:30 -11:30 a.m.

Senior Citizens Center, 12 W Humbird St., Rice Lake, WI 

Savvy Caregiver is a proven curriculum developed by Dr. Kenneth Hepburn and colleagues at the University of Minnesota.  Grounded in research this educational series teaches strategies, practical real-world skills, and helps to reduce stress, both in the caregiver and the person for whom care is being provided. Savvy Caregiver increases the caregiver’s sense of competence, and well-being even though there may be little experience.
Learn more.
Register here.

Lunch Bunch-Barron County
For those with memory impairment and their care partners.
Monthly on the second Wednesday, January-December 2024
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Learn more.
Registration is required; to register contact please contact Trisha Witham at 888-538-3031 or trisha.witham@co.barron.wi.us.

Eat Smart Move More  Weigh Less
Virtual
A 15-week weight management program. All weekly classes are conducted online by a live instructor. Open to Barron & Rusk County residents 60+.  
Learn more.
Register here.

• Limited class spaces are available.  If classes have been filled, you will be notified that you have been placed on a waiting list for future classes. 

Stepping On

Seven-week fall prevention workshop for older adults. This evidence-based workshop will teach you the strategies to improve strength and balance and prevent falls in both the home and the community.

Cumberland
6:00 -8:00 p.m.
April 25, 2024-June 6, 2024
This workshop is full; if you'd like to be added to a waiting list, please contact alisa.lammers@co.barron.wi.us.
Learn more.

Hawkins
Mondays, June 10-July 22
1:00 p.m.-3:00  p.m.
Hawkins Area Library, 705 Main St. Hawkins, WI 54530
Learn more.
Pre-register here.

Walk with Ease
2024 groups will be:

• May 13th – June 23rd

• July 1 – August 11th

• August 19th – Sept 29th

Self-directed, with support from the ADRC Health Promotions Coordinator.
Learn more.
Register here.