Boost Your Brain and Memory
The March, 2023 session is full. If you'd like to put your name on list to be notified about the next session, contact alisalamers@co.barron.wi.us

Thank Your Brain
Memory Screen on-site:
ADRC Office, 335 E. Monroe, Room 100, Barron
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday monthly through May: February 16, March 16, April 20, and May 18

North Lakes Community Clinic, 730 Swede Avenue, Turtle Lake, WI, 54889
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
2nd Thursday-March 9
2nd Wednesdays, April 12 and May 10

Learn more.
No registration is required.

Wits Works-Ladysmith
1:00-2:00 p.m., monthly on the fourth Thursday, (except Nov., which will be held on the third Thursday.)
Ladysmith Senior Center, 825 E 3rd St. N., Ladysmith

Learn more.
Register here.

Wits Works-Rice Lake
Monthly on the third Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Rice Lake Senior Center, 12 W Humbird Sr, Rice Lake
Learn more.
Register here.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Thursdays, March 30- May 4, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Barron County Government Center- Room 111, 335 E. Monroe Ave., Barron, WI
Learn more.
The suggested donation is $10 and the registration deadline is March 27th, 2023; to register Contact Alisa Lammers at 715-537-6225 or alisa.lammers@co.barron.wi.us or register here. 

Confident Caregiver Workshop Series
Read the flier for these three workshops here.

Caregiver Boot Camp
Saturday, March 18th, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Barron County Government Center, 335 E. Monroe Ave., Barron, WI
Learn more.
Registration is required by March 15; to register contact please contact Trisha Witham at 888-538-3031 or trisha.witham@co.barron.wi.us or register here.

Family Caregiver Skill Fair
Tuesday, July 25, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Maranatha Evangelical Free Church, 3340 S Main St, Rice Lake, WI 54868
Registration is required by July 21;to register contact please contact Trisha Witham at 888-538-3031 or trisha.witham@co.barron.wi.us  or register here.

Savvy Caregiver
Fridays, Sept. 8-Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Rice Lake Senior Center, 12 W. Humbird St, Rice Lake, WI
Registration is required by September 7; to register contact please contact Trisha Witham at 888-538-3031 or trisha.witham@co.barron.wi.us or register here.

We Care, Barron County
Wednesdays: Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug 16, Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15 and Dec 20
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Held virtually, email alisa.lammers@co.barron.wi.us for the link.
Learn more.

Questions? Call Alisa Lammers at 715-537-6225. Registration is not required.

Dementia Friends/Daybreak Volunteer Info Session

Wednesday, February 22,⋅12:45 – 2:15 p.m.
Barron Senior Center, 12 N. 3rd St., Barron, WI
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A community information session that includes a one-hour Dementia Friends training to help you become more dementia friendly in your community and learn about becoming a Daybreak Adult Day respite program volunteer! 

Registration is preferred; to register Contact Alisa Lammers at 715-537-6225 or alisa.lammers@co.barron.wi.us.

Growing Connections
First Wednesday of the month for six months: January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7
1:00 -3:00 p.m.
Rice Lake Senior Center, 12 W  Humbird St

and

First Thursday of each month: January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1
Ladysmith Senior Center, 825 E 3rd St N, Ladysmith,
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Learn more: Barron County/Rice Lake Workshop
Registration is required; to register contact please contact Trisha Witham at 888-538-3031 or trisha.witham@co.barron.wi.us.

Inside Lewy Body Dementia
Saturday, March 25,12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Rusk County Community Library, Lower Level, 418 Corbett A, Ladysmith, WI

and

Saturday, April 15,⋅12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Rice Lake Public Library, 2 E Marshall St, Rice Lake, WI

Greater Understanding of Dementia through the Arts
Join author Jim Adams as he discusses his book “Other Me’s”. This book details his personal account of how he and his family dealt with the effects of Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinson’s disease during the last two years of his wife Diane’s life. Jim recalls the progression of Diane’s disease from the perspective of a caregiver and spouse of 52 years.

Robin’s Wish Movie @ 1 p.m.: An intimate portrait of Robin Williams and his invulnerable spirit, Robin’s Wish is the story of what really happened to one of the greatest entertainers of all time—and what his mind was fighting.

No registration required and there is no cost or suggested donation.

Lunch Bunch-Barron County
For those with memory impairment and their care partners.
Monthly on the second Wednesday, January-December 2022, except March, which will be held Tuesday, March 7.
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.

Aging Mastery Program
Wednesdays, April 5-June 21, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Virtual via Zoom

Learn more.
Registration is required. To register contact Coleen Hillskotter at 877-622-6700 or Coleen.Hillskotter@Inclusa.org or register online at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=H8WIV6NUuEeBqUn74m9IzNBwbUCGEPpHri2uviyh_g1UNU03SU41SkJZT0hDR0U4SFczWklNMzFKUS4u

Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less

This 15-week online weight management program uses strategies proven to work for weight loss and maintenance. This workshop is available to people 60 and older at this time. If you have questions or are interested in participating in a 2023 class, contact Alisa Lammers at 715-537-6225 or alisa.lammers@co.barron.wi.us
Learn more.

Register here.

Healthy Living with Diabetes
Thursdays, March 23-April 7, 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Virtual
Learn more.
Registration is required by March 16th. Call 715-537-6225, email alisa.lammers@co.barron.wi.us or register here.
Suggested donation is $10. Please mail or drop off donations at either ADRC office:
Barron Government Center,  Room 100, 335 E Monroe Ave., Barron, WI 54812 or

Rusk County Courthouse, 311 Miner Ave. East, C260, Ladysmith, WI 54848 

Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder
Available anytime.
Virtual
Learn more.
Register here.

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