Barron County Men's Shed

The Barron County Men's Shed exists to create a supportive community where older men can connect, fostering health, well-being, and a sense of purpose.

January Men's Shed
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Topic: K-9 Unit Demo & Barron County Sheriff Fitzgerald Talk on Scams
Barron County Highway Shop (Crew Room)
260 N 7th St. Barron, WI 54812
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Register Here

For more information or to register please contact Trisha Witham at 888-538-3031 or trisha.witham@co.barron.wi.us.

Boost Your Brain and Memory - Virtual
Join us from the comfort of your home. Boost Your Brain and Memory Class is a unique program that 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. Participants will be mailed materials and view videos during each session.

The seven-session consecutive class is free.
Class will be held on 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, and 2/17.

Mondays, virtually
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

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Register Here.

If you would like more information, contact Trisha Witham at 715-537-6225 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+.  
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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. 

Growing Connections

A social and educational program for older adults to improve brain health. No garden, gardening experience or green thumb required! Enjoy the joys of gardening and nature together every other month with this fun program! Volunteers will lead the workshops, and each has a separate subject and includes a presentation, snack and an activity. You’ll bring home your project, all supplies and materials are included and there is no charge for the program.

2025 Dates:
February 5, April 2, June 4, August 6, October 1, December 3
1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
Rice Lake Public Library,  2 E Marshall St, Rice Lake, WI

To learn more and reserve your spot call the ADRC, 715-537-6225. Come to one or come to all.

Learn more.
Register here.

Leader Information Session (on-demand webinar)

Please contact Alisa Lammers for information.

Living Well With Chronic Conditions

Living Well with Chronic Conditions is an evidence-based workshop for people with on‐going health problems such as arthritis, obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, depression and others. It meets for 2½ hours, once a week, for six weeks virtually via Google Meet.  Participate from the comfort of your own home on a computer or tablet.  Have internet but no device?  Use an ADRC loaner tablet!  Request one during registration.  

January 27, 2025 - March 3, 2025
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Virtual
$10 donation requested.
Registration deadline, January 13, 2025

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For more information, please contact Alisa Lammers or call 715-537-6225.

Memory Cafe
A Latte Fun Memory Cafe*
The goal of a memory café is to provide people living with memory difficulty and their care partners with a safe space to connect, live life to the fullest, and celebrate the relationships we have together!

Begins January 21, 2025
Third Tuesday of each month, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
No cost or donation requested.
Drop -in, no RSVP needed.
Cabin Coffee, 2462 S Main St Rice Lake, WI
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers-Workshop

If you are 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.

Stepping On
Stepping On is a 7-week fall prevention program to help you learn how to avoid dangerous and costly falls so you can keep doing the things you love.  The workshop meets once weekly for 2 hours for seven weeks. Learn from trained facilitators and guest experts including physical therapists, pharmacists, vision and community safety experts.

For more information, please contact Alisa Lammers or call 715-537-6225.

Transformational Brain Art Workshop*
Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, art can play a crucial role in
promoting social and emotional well-being. This is a wonderful opportunity for older
adults to explore their creativity, form meaningful connections, and improve their
brain health.

Come join us, make new friends, and discover the joy of artistic expression!

Begins January 2, 2025
1st Thursday of the month
Ladysmith Senior Center, 825 E 3rd St N
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Ladysmith, WI 54848
No Cost. All Supplies Provided

Learn more.
Register here.

If you would like more information, please contact Trisha Witham at 888-538-3031 or trisha.witham@co.barron.wi.us.

Walk with Ease

Six week self directed walking program.  Registration for this program is now closed for the remainder of 2024.  If you are interested in participating in upcoming sessions, please contact Alisa Lammers by emailing alisa.lammers@co.barron.wi.us or calling 715-537-6225. 

Wits Works - 2024

You are never too young or too old to get started “training” your brain, so join the ADRC for this fun and interesting brain “workout” class. Since each month’s free session is different material, you can attend whenever it works for you. 

Chetek
Fridays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
December 13, 2024
Calhoun Memorial Library, 321 Moore St, Chetek, WI
Learn more about the Chetek Workshops.
Register for 2024 workshops in Chetek.

Rice Lake
Wednesday, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
December 18, 2024
Learn more about the Rice Lake Workshops.
Register for the Rice Lake 2024 workshops.

Wits Works - 2025

Simply put, getting together and learning new things is good for your noggin! Join the Wits Works group in all kinds of interactive puzzles and games. Learn what you can do in your daily life to keep your brain healthy! You are never too young or too old to get started “training” your brain, so join the ADRC for this fun and interesting 

brain “workout” class. 

Rice Lake Senior Center
Last Tuesday of every month.
January 28,  Feb 25, March 25, April 29, May 27, June 24, July 29, August 28, Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 25, Dec 30.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Learn more  about the 2025 Rice Lake Workshops.
Register here for 2025 Rice Lake Workshops.

Chetek 2025 Information coming soon!

There is no cost to attend. RSVP required one week before each session. For more information, contact Trisha Witham at trisha.witham@co.barron.wi.us or (715) 537-6225.