Thompson Center Monthly Newsletter

2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton, WI 54915 | (920) 939-3088

December 2019

www.thetcol.org

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Wheelchair Accessible With Ample Parking

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Schedule of TCoL Activities/Events

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MONDAY Cribbage 8:30 - 12:00 Rm 201 Hallelujah Chorus 9:30 - 11:00 Rm 203 Canasta Hand & Foot 12:00 - 3:30 Rm 201 Billiards 1:00 - 4:00 Rm 202 Crochet & Knitting 1:00 - 3:00 Rm 209 Pinochle 1:00 - 4:00 Rm 201

WEDNESDAY Board Games 9:30 - 4:00 Rm 201 Bible Study 10:00 - 12:00 Rm 209 Ping Pong/Corn Hole 2:30 - 4:30 Rm 206 Billiards 1:00 - 4:00 Rm 202 Euchre 1:00 - 4:00 Rm 201 Bingo* 1:00 - 3:00 Rm 209 *Please bring 3- $1.00 prizes for Bingo in addition to $2.00 activity fee.

FRIDAY Woodcarvers 9:00 - 12:00 Rm 209 Open Sewing & Quilting 9:00 - 4:00 Rm 204 Bridge (open) 12:30 - 3:30 Rm 201

TUESDAY Young at Heart Singers 10:30 - 12:00 Rm 203 Watercolors Class 9:00 - 12:00 Rm 209 Chair Yoga 11:00 - 12:00 Rm 206 Bridge (open) 12:30 - 3:30 Rm 201 Please call (920) 939-3088 if you will be late to Bridge

Ping Pong/Corn Hole 12:30 - 4:30 Rm 206

THURSDAY Open Painting 9:00 - 1:00 Rm 204 Cribbage 8:30 - 12:00 Rm 201 Line Dancing: Beginners 9:45 - 10:45 Gym

Line Dancing: Intermediate 11:00 - 12:00 Gym Chair Yoga 11:00 - 12:00 Rm 206 Sheepshead 12:00 - 4:00 Rm 201 Stained Glass 12:30 - 3:30 Rm 209 Billiards 1:00 - 4:00 Rm 202 Book Club (Second Thursday) 1:30 - 3:00 Ck desk

Program costs: All activities are $2.00 per session with these exceptions ¨all Line Dancing sessions are $4.00 ¨all Chorus/Singing sessions are $3.00 ¨Stained Glass $5.00 ¨Pickleball $3.00

YMCA Classes see page12

Schedule of Special Events in December Monday, 12/2 Cookie Decorating, 9:00, pg 4 Wednesday, 12/4 Hope Clinic Blood Pressure Screening, 12:00 - 2:00, pg 23 Friday, 12/6 St. Paul Elder, Lunch & Learn, Managing Stress During the Holidays, 11:30, pg 15 Sunday, 12/8 Family Christmas Breakfast, 8:00 - 12:00, pg 5 Monday, 12/9 Christmas Concert, 1:00, pg 7 Tuesday, 12/10 Hooper Law, Giving Gifts, 1:00, pg 15 Thursday, 12/12 Book Club, 1:30, pg 11 Thursday, 12/12 Orthopedic Spine Therapy, What is Dry Needling? 2:00, pg 16 Wednesday, 12/18 Hope Clinic Blood Pressure Screening, 12:00 - 2:00, pg 23

December Events at TCoL

Date Theme Entertainment December 2 FREE Cookie Decorating Bob Larson December 8 Breakfast with Santa December 9 Christmas Concert Choirs

Date Theme Entertainment January 13 Ice Bowl Jerry Weyers February 10 Mardi Gras Bob Archer

Potluck begins at 12pm - 2pm Cost: $3.00/Person and Dish to Share For Reservations: Call (920) 939-3088 or Sign up at the Thompson Center on Lourdes Reception Desk

on 2nd Floor of St. Bernadette School or E-mail: register@thetcol.org

When the Appleton Schools close due to weather, Thompson Center on Lourdes will also close.

If the schools have a delayed start due to weather, TCOL will open at 10:30am. Refer to WBAY, WHBY, WFRV for closing information.

2331 E. Lourdes Dr., Appleton, WI 54915

· From intersection of Kensington and E College Ave.

· 3/10 mile south on Kensington to E Lourdes Dr.

· 3/10 mile west on E Lourdes to TCoL (St. Bernadette Center

former School Building on 2nd floor)

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TCoL

Upcoming Special Events

HOW TO FIND US:

Civic League - Potlucks

December Event

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Come to this FREE event and decorate cookies while listening to holiday music by Bob Larson.

Take home your decorated cookies.

RSVP: Call (920) 939-3088 or e-mail: register@thetcol.org

SPACE IS LIMITED Thompson Center on Lourdes 2331 E. Lourdes Dr., Appleton

(Inside the St. Bernadette Center Cafeteria) WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

CHRISTMAS COOKIE DECORATING AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

Monday, December 2nd 9:00-11:00am

Sponsored by Senior Helpers and TCoL Civic League

Grapes, strawberries, coffee cake, coffee and water Compliments of Brookdale Assisted Living

Continental Breakfast Includes:

Meat and veggie egg strata Compliments of Active Minds Community Susan Burns & Jody Hutchinson

Cookies for Decorating - Compliments of Jane Zornow

December Event

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Breakfast Includes: Breakfast Pizza, Pancakes, Sausage Links,

Orange Juice, Coffee, Water, White and Chocolate Milk.

Activities Include: Balloon Man, Face Painting, Christmas Games, Crafts & More

For more information: Please call (920) 939-3088

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

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Advanced Ticket Price (adults & children 4 and older): $7.00 Children 3 and under: FREE. Tickets sold at the door: $8.00

A d v a n c e d t i c k e t p u r c h a s e r e c o m m e n d e d SPACE IS LIMITED! WE ARE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

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December Event

$ 3 . 00 Monday December 9

1:00pm - 3:00pm PERFORMING CHOIRS

Hallelujah Chorus “Welcome to Our World”

Young at Heart “Christmas Magic”

Concert Location: 2331 E. Lourdes Dr., Appleton, WI 54915

www.thetcol.org (920) 939-3088

Holiday treats, coffee, and water provided.

RSVP: Call (920) 939-3088 or E-mail: register@thetcol.org

Upcoming Event

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Potluck JANUARY 13th $ 3 . 00

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AND a DISH to SHARE 12pm - 2pm Jerry Weyers Entertainment By:

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

RSVP: (920) 939-3088 or E-mail: register@thetcol.org

Thompson Center on Lourdes 2331 E. Lourdes Dr., Appleton, WI 54915

Inside the St. Bernadette Center Cafeteria

Activities

Stained Glass Thursdays 12:30 - 3:30pm (earlier if students are finished) Cost $5.00 - (Includes $2.00 activity fee) Room 209

Crafted by a student in Stained Glass. Join the fun and make your own creative project!

Watercolor Class Tuesdays 9:00am - 12:00pm.

Call Carol Dercks at (920)766-0755 to register for six-week sessions.

Quilting and Open Sewing Fridays, 9:00am - 4:00pm Cost: $2.00

Bring your lunch and work on your projects while in the company of friends.

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HISTORY IN REVIEW

The Historic Christmas Tree Ship

Appleton Retirement Community | 200 W. Packard St., Appleton, WI 54911

Friday, December 6th at 2:30pm (Dining Room)The Christmas Tree Ship is considered “the most loved story of the Great Lakes”. This true story has inspired paintings, poems, songs, programs and the musical “The Christmas Schooner”.

Come to Appleton Retirement Community to hear author Pennington’s presentation on this beloved story of Faith, Hope and Love and discover the rich history that has influenced the Great Lakes Coast Guard to do a “new” Christmas Tree ship each holiday as a living memorial. Don’t miss this truly heart touching story of the Christmas Tree Ship that exemplifies the best of humanity!

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Stay afterwards for a tour and join us for cookies, cider and hot cocoa.

Please RSVP Sara at 920-450-3350 or email: welcome@appletonretirement.com

Thursday, December 12th from 10:00am - 3:00pm (Lobby)Come back and shop the wonderfully hand made crafts by Mary Ann Summers. The craft sale features purses, jewelry, table runners and more. Great items for presents! See you there!

Winter Craft Sale

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PILATES STRETCH continues through December 16th, 2:30-3:15pm You may attend any class at $3.00 per class. (You may register in advance or pay on the date you attend.) Movements can be adapted to your skill level.

Mondays, January 6th - January 27th, 2:30-3:15pm. Registration and $12.00 payment for January session must be received in advance.

GENTLE YOGA - Three Friday classes in December, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20, 3:00-4:00pm Registration and $9.00 payment for session must be received in advance. Fridays, January10th - January 31st, 3:00 - 4:00pm. FREE for this 4-week session! Must RSVP at (920) 939-3088. SPACE IS LIMITED. This class is being generously sponsored by: CARE PATROL OF THE FOX CITIES

Additional Fitness Classes at TCoL

The Paint the Masters Series Two-hour, paint-along class includes paint brushes, paint, canvas and all instruction needed to create a copy of a painting to take home! No painting experience required! Each class costs $25.00 - includes the $2.00 TCoL activity fee. Pre-registration is required! Call (608) 729-5881 at least 4 days in advance (I need to buy canvases and supplies). To register, leave a message clearly stating the date and location of the class, your name and phone number. Fees are paid directly to the instructor on the day of class. You will be contacted in advance if class is canceled due to bad weather or low enrollment. Instructor: Trudy Iervolino

Tuesday, December 17, 2 - 4pm Hiroshige, Flowers and Snow Birds

Activities

Activities

Open Painting Thursdays, 9:00am - 1:00pm Cost: $2.00

Watercolors, Acrylics, Oil Paints all welcome! Come and exchange your expertise or simply learn from one another. Bring your own supplies.

Book Club Thursday, December 12, 1:30 - 3:00pm Cost: $2.00 Where The Crawdads Sing by Dalia Owens For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. Thursday, January 9, 1:30 - 3:00pm Cost: $2.00 Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts Tells the story behind The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the book that inspired the iconic film,

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Thompson Center on Lourdes, Appleton, WI C 4C 01-1068

Join us for our FREE Lunch ’N Learn seminar series!

Noon to 1 pm. RSVP required. Register at CarolynStark.com/DownSize. Most will also be in webinar format. Location: Keller Williams Fox Cities, 517 N. Westhill Blvd, Appleton, WI 54914

(across from Woodman’s, to right of Marcus Cinema)

10/22/2019 ~ Successful Aging - Old Isn’t Old Anymore Bobbie Thompson, Brookdale Appleton How to maximize your lifestyle, and of those retirees you know. Come get a refreshed perspective, improved energy, & helpful senior resource information.

11/19/2019 ~ Brain Health: Regain Your Brain - Take Control of Your Brain’s Health Angela Halderson, Natural Healthy Concepts Learn the six different, yet essential pillars, of brain health. From social interaction to physical exercise and everything in between, learn what you need to do to keep your brain functioning and even how to regain your brain’s health. Discover the tools used by natural health care providers that keep their patient’s minds (and whole body) healthy and young. Leave with a new outlook on aging!

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Activities

YMCA CLASSES at Thompson Center on Lourdes

Fall 2: October 28 - December 22 Winter 1: January 7 - February 24

Technology Classes- Contact the YMCA directly for all pricing, questions or to register at (920) 954-7610 or (920) 954-7609. Intro to Google photos Mondays, 10:00am - 11:30am $30, 6 weeks iPad Basics Mondays, 1:00pm - 2:30pm $30, 6 weeks iPhone Basics Wednesdays, 10:00am - 11:30am $30, 6 weeks Android Phone Basics Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 2:30pm $30, 6 weeks Chair Yoga Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00am $3.00 per class. Free for Y members. Class follows same session schedule as the Y.

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Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. It was designed to be easy to learn and play whether you’re five, eighty-five or somewhere in between.

Cost: $3.00 Punch cards available for purchase.

We currently have ten paddles on site that can be reserved in advance. Sign up at www.thetcol.org (Need at least 4 people to play).

FREE Group Pickleball Basics and Instruction: (Held in the gym; maximum 8 per class) Thursday, December 5,1:00pm-3:00pm

CALL (920) 939-3088 to register for your session in advance.

COURT SHOES RECOMMENDED FOR LATERAL MOVEMENTS (NOT RUNNING SHOES)

Activities Bible Study Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm Cost: $2.00 - Room 209

THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW - 18 week, (started 9/11)verse by verse study. For sign up or any questions call Shirley Mader, facilitator, at (920) 739-1407.

Hallelujah Chorus, Mondays, 9:30-11:00am Young at Heart Singers, Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm Cost: $3.00

No rehearsals in December AFTER December 9 concert.

StrongBodies continues to be full. Those on the wait list will get first priority if/when spots open.

Tai Chi Mondays/Wednesdays, 1-2pm, January 13 - April 22 (limited spots available)

For more information contact: Nancy Krueger at 920-740-9572

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Activities

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Ping Pong · Tuesday 12:30-4:30pm · Wednesday 2:30-4:30pm Cost: $2.00 Corn Hole (Bean Bag Toss) · Tuesday 12:30-4:30pm · Wednesday 2:30-4:30pm Cost: $2.00

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Educational Workshops

Educational Workshops

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Thompson Center needs YOU!

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Call and Come See Sarah @ TCoL (920) 939-3088

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W h a t i s D r y N e e d l i n g ? Thursday, December 12 at 2:00

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2331 E. Lourdes Dr. , Appleton, WI

We will take the !me to discuss what dry needling is, how it can provide you with pain management, and improve range of mo!on. We will discuss the difference between acupuncture and dry needling, what dry needling is used for, how painful it is, and any possible side effects.

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Fun at TCoL

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Some of our adventurous line dancers dressed up for Halloween.

Introducing…… the “Lime Dancer”

Cute trick or treaters!

Get Involved

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Maintaining a close circle of friends can have a positive impact on well-being, especially as you grow older. From encouraging you to make better health choices to supporting you on difficult days, friends play a role in determining how long and how well we live.

One challenge older adults face, however, is how to maintain a social circle during retirement. Friends might move away to live closer to their adult children and grand-children. Work relationships may fizzle after retirement. Late-life divorce, a growing trend, can cause a senior to be alone. Here’s what you should know about senior friendships and the steps you can take to rebuild your social circle.

The Value of Friendships Research shows that when older adults have close friends, they are more likely to avoid some of the dangers associated with isolation. Those include diabetes, obesity, depression, and even early mortality.

Having friends helps you stay engaged with life and the world around you. From at-tending local events to exercising and volunteering, social networks give mental and physical well-being a boost.

Making New Friends During Retirement · Take a class. Tackling a new hobby gives your brain a healthy workout. It also provides you with an opportunity to meet new people. · Volunteer work. Another great way to meet like-minded people is by volun-teering. You’ll likely find you enjoy the opportunity to share your time and talent. · Find a fitness group. Friends can influence how well you live. Connecting with fitness-conscious seniors will likely help you improve your overall well-being. · Spiritual organizations. Seniors may find themselves more interested in activi-ties that nurture their spiritual side. Establish or reestablish a relationship with a church or synagogue. It can provide you with an opportunity to meet new people. · Join an organization such as Thompson Center on Lourdes offering a wide variety of programs and activities every day. Lunch meals are offered two days a week by Outagamie County (See menu on page 26.) Getting involved can help you expand your social network and make new friends.

Make a new year’s resolution to get involved and make new friends.

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TCoL

Veterans Luncheon

Lloyd Ellefson, the oldest veteran in attendance

An exciting game of ping pong played during free activity week.

Giving Tree

A great way to “pay it forward” this holiday season. Stop at the reception desk at TCoL to select a tag (or as many as you’d like) on the tree for gift options for two senior living facilities whose residents are at or below poverty level.

Return the gift(s) to TCoL, along with the tag by Friday, December 20. Care Patrol will wrap the items before delivering to the senior living facilities.

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Free Programs

Sunshine Club Please contact Mary Mauthe (920) 733-3651 to send a card on behalf of the Thompson Center on Lourdes. We also have a sign up sheet at the reception desk. Let us know of a participant who is in the hospital, has lost a loved one, is in need of support or is celebrating a birthday or other special occasion.

If you’d like the newsletter sent to you electronically, E-mail register@thetcol.org

Set up an appointment today! What can an Elder Benefit Specialist do for you? An Elder Benefit Specialist is trained to educate Outagamie County residents 60 years and older about benefits regardless of income. They are here to help you iden-tify and apply for programs that will best meet your needs. Elder Benefit Specialist are trained by GWAAR Elder Law Attorneys knowledgeable in elder law issues. Elder benefit Specialist work closely with federal, state and local professionals. They serve Outagamie County residents.

Contact (920) 832-2018 to schedule an appointment during 8:30am - 12:00pm at Thompson Center on Lourdes on Wednesdays. Please call no later than 1pm the previous Tuesday to set up an appointment.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: For spouses and adult children of individuals affected by

DEMENTIA OR ALZHEIMER MEMORY LOSS Finding support while caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and Demen!a can be

difficult. Maintaining your emo!onal and physical fitness is crucial, not just for you but also for the person, you’re caring for. By preparing yourself, understanding

your loved one’s experience, and seeking support from others can help you succeed on the caregiving journey.

Come join this friendly group for support and

educa!onal guidance. New members are always welcome. The group is held the last Wednesday of the month 9:30-11:30am.

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Services Located at TCoL

Active Minds Community is a personalized social learning experience designed to fit the needs of all seniors in the Fox Valley, specializing in memory care, dementia and Alzheimer’s. We understand how to accommo-

date a variety of learning needs, creating connections and a sense of community through the use of humor, spontaneity and love. Our safe community of learning and friendship is achieved through social interaction and engaging, hands-on activities that include: Guest Speakers, Field Trips, Art & Media, Movement & Exercise, Music, Daily Skills Practice, Current Events, and Health Training. Call Jody & Susan @ (920) 422-1986 for more information or to register.

TCoL, 2331 E. Lourdes Dr., Appleton, WI 54915

FOOT CARE at Thompson Center on Lourdes!!

Clinics are held Tuesday through Friday. Please call (920) 257-9161 to schedule appointments. All adults welcome. · Each foot care session lasts 45-60 minutes • Care provided by nurses and trained staff · Cost: $35, payable by cash, check, or credit card

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Services located at TCoL

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Easter Seals Wisconsin provides programs to individuals with disabilities and their families. Serving most of Wisconsin, the programs include Camp Wawbeek,

FARM Program, Wisconsin Elks/Easter Seals Respite Program and the Self-Employment Program. There is a regional office in Appleton located at the Thompson Center on Lourdes that serves individuals living in Outagamie County. This office is staffed by Jill Gretzinger and Naomi Benz. They can be reached at (920) 832-0344.

The State of Wisconsin, Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired (OBVI), provides rehabilitation services to people who are blind or visually impaired.

The Appleton location at the Thompson Center on Lourdes services people in Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Manitowoc, Shawano, and Menominee counties. Contact: Jean Kenevan Appleton at (920) 831-2090 or visit the OBVI website www.dhs.wi.gov/blind.

Options for Independent Living We are a Center for Independent Living - a non-profit organization committed to empowering people with disabilities to lead in-dependent and productive lives in their community through advocacy, the provision of information, education, technology and related services. It is NOT an assisted living facility.

Some services provided are Assistive Technology, Residential Assessments, Medical Assistance Personal Care Program and a durable medical equip-ment loan program. The majority of the services we provide are at no-cost to the individual. Find us online at our webpage: www.optionsil.com or our Facebook page. Stop in at the satellite office in Appleton at the Thompson Center on Lourdes for assistance or call (920) 882-9309.

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DAILY CALENDAR - DECEMBER 2019

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

2 Cribbage 8:30 Cookie Decorating 9:00 Hallelujah Chorus 9:30 Canasta H&F 12:00 Crochet & Knit 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Pilates 2:30

3 Watercolor 9:00 Young at Heart 10:30 Chair Yoga 11:00 Bridge 12:30 Ping Pong 12:30 Corn Hole 12:30

4 Board Games 9:30 Bible Study 10:00 Blood Pressure 12-2:00 Euchre 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Ping Pong 2:30 Corn Hole 2:30

5 Cribbage 8:30 Open Painting 9:00 Line Dance Beg 9:45 Line Dance Int 11:00 Sheepshead 12:00 Stained Glass 12:30

6 Woodcarvers 9:00 Quilt & Sew 9:00 Bridge 12:30 Lunch & Learn 11:30 Gentle Yoga 3:00

9 Cribbage 8:30 Canasta H&F 12:00 Christmas Concert 1:00 Crochet & Knit 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Pilates 2:30

10 Watercolor 9:00 Chair Yoga 11:00 Bridge 12:30 Ping Pong 12:30 Corn Hole 12:30 Hooper Law 1:00

11 Board Games 9:30 Bible Study 10:00 Euchre 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Ping Pong 2:30 Corn Hole 2:30

12 Cribbage 8:30 Open Painting 9:00 Line Dance Christmas Party-Liberty Hall 11:30 Chair Yoga 11:00 Sheepshead 12:00 Stained Glass 12:30 Book Club 1:30 Orthopedic Spine 2:00

13 Woodcarvers 9:00 Quilt & Sew 9:00 Bridge 12:30 Gentle Yoga 3:00

16 Cribbage 8:30 Canasta H&F 12:00 Crochet & Knit 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Pilates 2:30

17 Watercolor 9:00 Chair Yoga 11:00 Bridge 12:30 Ping Pong 12:30 Corn Hole 12:30 Paint the Masters 2:00

18 Board Silly 9:30 Bible Study 10:00 Blood Pressure 12-2:00 Euchre 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Ping Pong 2:30 Corn Hole 2:30

19 Cribbage 8:30 Open Painting 9:00 Line Dance Beg 9:45 Line Dance Int 11:00 Chair Yoga 11:00 Sheepshead 12:00 Stained Glass 12:30

20 Woodcarvers 9:00 Quilt & Sew 9:00 Bridge 12:30 Gentle Yoga 3:00

23 Cribbage 8:30 Canasta H&F 12:00 Crochet & Knit 1:00 Pinochle 1:00

24 CLOSED

25 CLOSED

26 Cribbage 8:30 Line Dance Beg 9:45 Line Dance Int 11:00 Sheepshead 12:00

27 Woodcarvers 9:00 Quilt & Sew 9:00 Bridge 12:30

30 Cribbage 8:30 Canasta H&F 12:00 Crochet & Knit 1:00 Pinochle 1:00

31 CLOSED

Staff

TCoL Board of Directors

Ray Zuelke, President

Greg Bell, Vice-President

Aoibh Greene

Colny Gretzinger

Peter Harbach

Karen Harkness

Jack Meyer

Mary Beth Nienhaus

Penny Paris

Marilyn Peterson

STAFF CONTACTS: Jenny Anger, Operations Manager (920) 939-3088 jen@thetcol.org Rosemarie Dick, Assistant Operations Manager (920) 939-3088 rosemarie@thetcol.org Sarah Mankee, Administrative Assistant (920) 939-3088 sarah@thetcol.org. Mary Cooke, Administrative Support (920) 939-3088 mary@thetcol.org Marilyn Peterson, Civic League (920) 731-1347

The Thompson Center on Lourdes is also home to:

Active Minds, Jody & Susan (920) 422-1986 Easter Seals, Jill Gretzinger (920) 832-0344 Foot Care Clinic, My RN, Diane Schmidt (920) 257-9161 Office for Blind and Visually Impaired Jean Kenevan (920) 831-2090 Options for Independent Living

John Meissner (920) 997-9999 Alyson Windle (920) 882-9309

Our Mission The Thompson Center on Lourdes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the mental, physical, and emotional well being of older adults by providing a comfortable, educational, social, and recreational environment for our community. We strive to

empower adults, to enrich their lives and enhance their personal growth. We welcome participants by

offering no residency restrictions or membership fees.