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We all get old. In fact, some of us, right at this very moment, are old. But “old” doesn’t mean what it used to mean. Some people use the phrase “longevity revolution,” but that’s just a fancy way of saying what we’ve always heard: Getting older doesn’t mean your life is over. It’s a cliché, but come on – we know it’s true. And we don’t want anyone in this community to ever feel like life ends at a certain age. This is why we’ve created this special section devoted to the challenges and opportunities of growing older in the Chippewa Valley. Our goal is to create a community whose cultural benefits are easily available to everyone – regardless of age.
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Letting their lights shine choir for Chippewa Valley seniors dealing with dementia lifts spirits, makes memories WORDS: TOM GIFFEY
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he heads of the performers, gray and not-sogray, bob in anticipation above their musicfilled spiral notebooks as they prepare to sing. This selection for the Stand in the Light Choir is an arrangement of the old Shaker song “Simple Gifts.” Director Cathy Reitz asks her choir to stand. “We sing the melody on verses one and two, and on verse three is where you guys take the harmony,” Reitz explains. She lifts her hands, accompanist Nancy Wendt begins playing the piano, and the 30 choir members raise the voices in a beautiful, familiar, and wholly appropriate song. “Tis better to give than it is to receive,” one verse concludes. What the Eau Claire-based Stand in the Light Choir offers is truly a gift – for its audiences, for its members, for their families, and for everyone involved, including Reitz, a retired DeLong Middle School choral teacher. “It’s rewarding in some of the same ways,” Reitz says when asked to compare leading an ensemble composed largely of older adults with one made of middle schoolers. “I’m sharing my love of music with you, and you’re loving it, too.” However, she adds, directing Stand in the Light is a “much more humbling experience.” That’s became the choir was created for adults with memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, or some other form of dementia.
“It’s given me back some confidence to do something positive – learning new songs and making new friends,” – Iva Peck, Stand in the Light Choir member Thirteen of the choir’s 31 members fit in this category. The rest are caregivers (spouses, family members, friends, or neighbors) plus a few “ringers” who love to sing and help fill out the choir’s sound. Most choir members are 60-plus, and some are in their 80s. Some of those with dementia are high-functioning, while others need a lot of guidance. Reitz was recruited to lead the choir by Lisa Wells, a dementia care specialist at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County. Reitz was uncertain about the idea at first, so to learn more about the concept she attended a rehearsal of the Giving Voice Chorus in Minneapolis, which also includes people with dementia. VolumeOne.org 48 Oct. 18, 2017
It proved to be an inspirational experience. “I went to a rehearsal and I came back and said, ‘Let’s go,’ ” Reitz recalls. Dementia is a personal issue for Reitz: Her older sister died last year of early-onset dementia at age 68. The choir’s name comes from the title of a song by pop singer Jordan Smith, which has become a staple of the choir’s concerts. It’s a song about love and selfacceptance. “The meaning for me … is that I still have light to give,” Reitz says. The choir was formed in 2016 and gave its first performance last fall. Audiences and the choir itself have grown, and Reitz hopes to have 50 members by next year. The choir will give its next concert on Thursday, Nov. 16, at its home base, the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd on Eau Claire’s west side. The concert will include songs by Irving Berlin and The Beatles, some folk tunes, and originals by Osseo native Barry Anderson, who graduated from UW-Eau Claire and went on to a Broadway career. The show will also feature a guest appearance by Broadway performer Jen Burleigh-Bentz of River Falls. The choir exists in part to reduce the stigma and isolation associated with dementia and to help its members create new memories. “We talk pretty freely about dementia,” Reitz says. Rehearsals are highly structured: They’re always
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on Thursday mornings, always begin with treats and social time, and are always at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, as are performances. The music is kept in color-coded binders, with each song in the choir’s repertoire assigned a number, which is displayed on Reitz’s music stand on a card of the corresponding color. And Reitz tries to keep her instructions concrete and unchanging: Once she makes a decision about how a song should be performed, she sticks with it to avoid unnecessary confusion. But it other ways, Reitz approaches directing Stand in the Light as she would with any other choir: She sets goals which she expects her singers to meet. “When we’re treated like somebody expects something of us, people rise to the occasion,” she explains. And rise to the occasion they do. During a recent rehearsal, the choir ran through its repertoire with Reitz’s energetic direction and encouragement. “When you see them singing like this, you don’t know who has difficulties,” says Carol Parsons, a friend of Reitz’s who assists with the choir. Among the choir’s members are Shirley and Bruce Paulsrud of Eau Claire. Bruce was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia two years ago. The syndrome is the result of neurological degeneration and has impaired Bruce’s ability to communicate. “He can’t speak his words,” Shirley explains, “but he can sing his words.” A diagnosis of dementia can be devastating to individuals and their families, and the Stand in the Light Choir provides them an opportunity to be comfortable with where they are in life and to express themselves, Shirley adds. “You can see he’s smiling,” she says
STAND IN THE LIGHT FALL CONCERT Stand in the Light will present its fall concert featuring guest artists Jennifer Burleigh-Bentz and Barry Anderson at 6:30pm Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1120 Cedar St., Eau Claire. You can learn more about the choir and its events at facebook.com/SITLchoir.
after the rehearsal, gesturing toward her tall, grinning husband. “He enjoys coming (and) the camaraderie with people who are struggling with similar issues. Music always fills the soul.” Iva Peck became involved in the choir after taking part in a memory screening session offered by the Eau Claire County ADRC. While she has not had a formal medical diagnosis of dementia, her performance on the screening and a family history of dementia led her to conclude she had a problem. “It’s given me back some confidence to do something positive – learning new songs and making new friends,” Peck says of joining Stand in the Light. The choir has encouraged her to write and share poems about her experiences, one of which she read during a Stand in the Light’s concerts. The poem, titled “Dementia,” is as follows: Dementia may have us, But we have each other. Dementia may confuse us, But we have a gentle hand to guide us. Dementia may sadden us, But we have each other’s smile. Dementia may give forgetfulness, But we have a song to remember.
“It reminds me we have much more that we can do for people with memory loss or some kind of disability.” – Cathy Reitz, Stand in the Light Choir director
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Sharing pearls of wisdom Mark your calendar for UW-Eau Claire’s annual Senior Americans Day, where next year’s focus is on fun WORDS: TOM GIFFEY • PHOTO: UW-EAU CLAI RE
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martphones. Zumba. Social media. None are topics that one might immediately associate with senior citizens – or, to be more specific, with the stereotype of seniors as knitting grandmas and whittling granddads whiling away the hours in their rocking chairs. Those stereotypes are just that – stereotypes – which explains why the annual Senior Americans Day at UW-Eau Claire has included sessions about social media and smartphones alongside more “traditional” senior-sounding topics such as golf and gardening. Senior Americans Day will mark its 30th anniversary next summer with the theme “Pearls of Wisdom.” If you’re not familiar with this big day and you’re in the 55-plus demographic, here’s the scoop: Billed as the largest senior event in Wisconsin, Senior Americans Day is an all-day conference on the UWEC campus that
will be held next June 5. Each year’s event features about 50 workshops in a wide range of categories, including hobbies, health and wellness, history
and current events, entertainment, cultural diversity, and spirituality and final affairs. In addition, there are more than 75 exhibitor booths, health
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screenings, food (a continental breakfast as well as lunch), and a keynote address (next year’s speaker is still to be announced). While the lineup of workshops for 2018 hasn’t been determined, past schedules have included the aforementioned high-tech topics plus dozens more, including everything from tai chi to travel to local history to charitable planning to therapy dogs. Registration will begin in March. Admission is $50, but discounts are offered for those who register online, and scholarships are available for those who can’t afford the fee. To join the mailing list and get a copy of the brochure and registration information when it becomes available, visit www.uwec.edu/ce. And if you’re interested in getting involved as a presenter, sponsor, or volunteer, contact the university’s Continuing Education office at (715) 836-3636.
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Leaving a living legacy tips on sharing stories and skills gathered over the course of a lifetime WORDS: CASSANDRA KYSER
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ow have I lived my life? Am I happy with what I have done? How many people have I touched? As we age, it is normal to become reflective. As humans, we have a need to know that our lives made an impact on those who will come after us. We want to know that we will be remembered, and that our legacy will live on. When you hear the word “legacy,” you might immediately think of tangible things, such as money and property. But even more meaningful are the intangible legacies we will all leave behind for our children and grandchildren. These living legacies might include everything from your Moira Kneer religion or belief system, to your lefse recipe, to handicrafts such as sewing or weaving. It can be difficult to define and share our legacies, but Moira Kneer has devoted part of her career to helping people do just that. Kneer is community outreach coordinator at Sacred Heart Hospital’s Center for Spiritual Care. One of the presentations she leads is “At the End of the Day: Leaving a Living Legacy.” While many senior centers and organizations have hosted this presentation, its message is less about chronological age, and more about people who have acquired wisdom through years of living. All attendees need is a desire to define, explore, and share their legacies. Kneer uses the term “People of Wisdom” – people who have innate and deep-seated wisdom – for those who attend the presentation. Our fast-paced culture, and its emphasis on technology, has made some people diminish the wisdom they have acquired. “People don’t think they have any wisdom,” Kneer says. “The culture has left them behind.” The “Leaving a Living Legacy” presentation breaks down our legacies into three categories. The first is spiritual. This legacy is about, “What is your purpose in life?,” and where do you find the answers to the question,
When you hear the word “legacy,” you might immediately think of tangible things, such as money and property. But even more meaningful are the intangible legacies we will all leave behind for our children and grandchildren. These living legacies might include everything from your religion or belief system, to your lefse recipe, to handicrafts such as sewing or weaving. “Who made me?” Our second legacy is moral and ethical. These are the tools we use in our decision-making. For example, do you believe in karma? Did you live the Golden Rule? Is there a sacred text you follow, such as the Quran, Bible, or Torah? The third legacy is practical skills, including some activities people may not do too much anymore: sewing, repairing a vehicle, ethnic cooking, or ironing clothes. The “Leaving a Living Legacy,” presentation will help you reflect on all of your life’s experiences, and help you
decide how to share your wisdom with others. In addition to the “Leaving a Living Legacy,” presentation, Kneer has created a journal on this topic, along with co-authors Helen Gierke and Mary Ellen Bliss. A Year of Memories: A Journal, is meant to be completed by a parent, grandparent, or other Person of Wisdom, and then given to a child or grandchild. The journal consists of 52 questions, one for each week of the year. The pace is merely a suggestion, and helps break the task
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into manageable pieces. The journal questions include: “Describe your best memory of your parents,” “If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be?,” and “What was your favorite toy as a child?” The journal’s introduction encourages readers to change a question if they don’t like it, and there are pages for bonus questions that writers can create themselves. Even when we’re ready to actively share our legacies, it can be difficult to know exactly where to start. This journal can help facilitate the exchange of the experiences that define who we are. The wisdom you have acquired over your life was hard-earned. Whatever your legacy, and however you define it, just make sure you share it. Those who come after you will benefit. For more information on Moira Kneer’s presentation, “At the End of the Day: Leaving a Living Legacy,” including upcoming dates and locations, please visit lifesistersongs.com. You can also contact Kneer directly at (715) 3795772, and MoiraKneer@yahoo.com. Her books can be purchase on her website and at The Local Store, 205 N. Dewey St., Eau Claire.
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Four steps to start downsizing how to find what’s truly valuable and important in your life – and how to get rid of the rest WORDS: BARBARA ARNOLD
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nless we are already minimalists, all of us at one time or another will be faced with cleaning out a home and deciding what to do with all the stuff in it. Whether you are taking early retirement or you are a caregiver for an older relative as they transition to the next stage, downsizing – your own stuff or someone else’s – has become a rite of passage for most Americans, including Chippewa Vallians.
1. MAKE A LIST. If there are others involved – children, siblings, other relatives, or lawyers (in the case of personal property estate) – first and foremost, do an inventory and make a list. Lists may already exist, too. You, your parents, or an older relative may already have one for insurance purposes, as part of a prenuptial agreement, a divorce settlement, or an estate or will. Video: This might be the quickest. Make a video of each room and area in the home. Share pertinent stories about heirlooms if appropriate. Photograph: Follow up by taking photographs of the major items. Label and identify pertinent characteristics, such as date bought if known, dimensions, family history, value, etc. The List: Yes, make a list, however time-consuming or painful. Laptop computers make this quick. A spreadsheet works best because you can sort it if needed. A handwritten list works well, too. On your list write a brief description of the item, its original value and current value, and then leave blank for the asset’s disposition (i.e., where it went) to fill in later. To save time, group together like items of insignificant value, such as Mom’s costume jewelry or Dad’s books. Before grouping as such, though, you’ll want to ensure no valuable piece of jewelry or book is among those items, or if the value of said costume jewelry has changed. Otherwise, you might find yourself having to take the time to list every … single … item.
2. OUT OF ALL YOU R STUFF, DISCERN WHAT IT TRULY IMPORTANT TO YOU. Many times, this issue is posed to you as follows: “If there was a fire in my home, what would I grab first and take with me?” The recent hurricanes and flooding in Texas and Florida as well as the fires in northern California have brought this issue to light tragically.
3. GET ORGANIZED BY GROUPING COLLECTIONS AND LI KE THINGS TOGETH ER. This might be the most challenging and time-consuming. Fortunately, many people have already been through this before. They are happy to share their knowledge. Some have TV shows. Some have written books and articles. Another idea is to hire a professional organizer to do all the heavy-lifting – mostly emotional, not necessarily physical – for you. A couple of TV shows: Clean House. Billed as “weekly interventions for families whose homes have been taken over by knickknacks, dusty souvenirs, and other disarray,” episodes from this program with its “decluttering crew” can be found on YouTube. Hoarders. While you or your family may not be at this point yet, Hoarders, found on A&E, can provide insights on
where to start in particular circumstances. Check online for local listings. Three books: Here are three of the dozens of books in this genre of decluttering, downsizing, and minimalist living. Downsizing the Family Home: What to Save, What to Let Go by Marni Jameson Moving On: A Practical Guide to Downsizing the Family Home by Linda Hetzer and Janet Hulstrand The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing by Marie Kondo AARP website: The website of AARP (aarp.org) also has a number of good articles. Simply search for downsizing or decluttering and you’ll come up with: “Tips to Declutter and Clean Up Your Home” “Downsizing the Family Home” “Downsizing and Moving? Items to
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Throw Away Before Relocating” A couple of professional organizers: Nancy Rothwell, owner of StraightUp Organizing, based in Eau Claire and serving the Chippewa Valley since 2003. Visit www.straighten-up.net. Mary Rossow of Rossow Resources, Professional Organizing & Life Coaching since 1985. A native of Eau Claire, Mary can schedule time to help you with your project when she is in the area. Search for Rossow Resources on Facebook.
4. NOW FOR GETTING RID OF TH E STUFF! Disposition or disposing doesn’t necessarily mean the trash pile – yet. There are bequests and requests from family members. Then, you can sell. Next, you can donate. Finally, you can toss. And, last but not least, if you are paying for any storage units, start there first.
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Living a life of purpose finding meaning in what you do is essential at every age and stage WORDS: JENNIFER SPECKIEN
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t probably goes without saying that having and living a life with purpose is something we all desire. Adults regularly ask children “what do you want to be when you grow up?” which typically brings forth a wide range of responses. The point, though, is that from a very young age we are always dreaming and striving to figure out our life’s purpose. As we grow up and move through the stages of life, that purpose changes and at times, may get lost. Studies show that people who feel they are contributing towards a higher purpose tend to have a healthier outlook on life and are able to manage stress better. Many times we hear from individuals who are searching for a higher purpose after retirement. Individuals are looking for something meaningful and enjoyable to do to continue contributing to their community as they likely did will in the paid workforce. Some wish to use the skills they acquired while working in a new way and others are looking to learn new skills. No matter what it is that you are wishing
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to do, there is a very high likelihood that organizations in the community are looking for volunteers and mentors with the skill set you have or wish to acquire. Every single day in America, 10,000 individuals turn 65 years old. Every single day. The number of indi-
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viduals choosing to retire and exit the workforce is increasing every year. Opportunities for those in retirement to fulfill a higher purpose are plentiful. At the Aging & Disability Resource Center, for example, we have a very wide array of volunteer opportunities. People are often surprised by how many different
volunteer roles our agency has to offer. Not only do we have a wide array of volunteer roles, but we also rely heavily on volunteers to achieve our mission. In 2016, volunteers contributed nearly 14,000 hours of assistance to the ADRC doing things like leading health promotion workshops, delivering Meals on Wheels, assisting with Medicare open enrollment, and more. Whatever stage you may be at in your life, there is always someway to contribute your strengths, skills and abilities to a higher purpose. If you are feeling stuck or unsure about what that purpose may be, take the time to reflect on what brings you joy in life. Talk with your family members and friends; sometimes others can help us see those skills when we are struggling to see them ourselves. From there, take action. You can always change course along the way. The hardest step to take is usually the first. Jennifer Speckien is director of the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Eau Claire County.
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eople in our world are becoming more and more sedentary. No matter what age we are, we seem to be spending more time in front of televisions and computers. We rarely walk or ride a bike to get around, and we seem to gravitate to elevators and escalators to avoid climbing steps. In 2008, the U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services released the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, an extensive, research-based document that called on all adults to engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week. When we were young we would spend this time playing team sports or just swinging and running around the playground. Now that we are older, we often look upon physical activity as a chore, but what we really need to do is to change that thought and to see active living as a way to spend time playing. Even more exciting is the news that no matter what your age is, you will get many positive results from increasing your daily activity. So as a reminder, this means no matter how old you are you can see positive results by increasing your daily activity. There are plenty of good reasons to add physical activity to your life. Something as simple as a 30-minute brisk walk every day can make a big difference in your physical and mental health. Here are some results you can expect:
• More energy. • Brighter mental outlook. • Reduced risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and diabetes. • Healthy bones, joints, and muscles. • Better weight control. • Maintained fitness and flexibility. • Reduced risk of depression. • Improved sleep quality. • Healthier and longer independent life. If a pill could offer these results, everyone would want to take one. However, while there is no such pill, there are simple, easy, and enjoyable ways to add activity to your life: • Walking instead of driving when you can. • Climbing the stairs instead of taking the elevator. • Dancing. • Riding a bike. • Gardening. • Tennis. • Golfing. Most people do not need to be convinced that they should be more active, they simply need to learn how to fit activity into their daily schedule. VolumeOne.org 56 Oct. 18, 2017
First and foremost, if you are not currently physically active be sure to talk to your doctor. Let your doctor know that you plan to become more active in your daily living. After getting the OK, take the time to plan physical activity in your day. Create your own activity plan and concentrate on activities you can add to your daily routine. Take one step at a time and go at your own pace. It can be as simple as getting up and moving during commercials, while watching your grandchildren play a sport, or while waiting for the oven to heat up for supper – just start moving and you will see the difference active living every day can make in your life. Mary Pica-Anderson is executive director of the L.E. Phillips Senior Center.
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All About Email Every Thursday until Oct. 19,
Rosemailing Class Oct. 18, 5-8pm • Ager House,
9:30-11:30am; • L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire • $15 members / $22.50 non-members • Seniros • lephillipsseniorcenter.com This 3 session class covers all aspects of Web-based email (using Windows computers): Mailboxes, Folders, Sending, Receiving, Attachments, Contacts & Settings. Must have a current email address (Yahoo, Gmail, Charter, AT&T, etc.) & know your email password before coming to class. Class does not cover Microsoft Outlook.
Facebook Every Friday until Nov. 3, 9:30-11:30am;
• L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire • $25 members / $37.50 non-members • Seniors • lephillipsseniorcenter.com Learn Facebook all over again or for the first time, learn how to find friends, post to your timeline, upload, add & tag photos, message, chat, create and manage lists, create groups & much more. Stay up-to-the-minute with your children & grandchildren.
eBay Focus on Shipping Oct. 17, 9:30-11am; Oct.
24, 9:30-11am • L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire • $10 members / $15 nonmembers • Seniors • lephillipsseniorcenter.com This class will focus on shipping, packing do’s & don’ts.
EVENTS Learn to Use Medicare.gov Website Oct. 18, 9:30-
11am • L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire • FREE • Seniors • lephillipsseniorcenter.com Medicare.gov provides a wealth of information for beneficiaries from how to apply for Medicare on-line to accessing your Medicare claims after they are processed.
Stand In The Light Choir Rehearsals Every
Thursday until Nov. 16, 9:30am; • Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1120 Cedar St., Eau Claire • $25/couple; Scholarships available • People with memory loss • 715-962-3189 • goodshepherd-ec.org A choir for people in the early to mid stages of memory loss and their singing partners and volunteers to come together and share their love of music. Rehearsals are 90 minutes starting at 9:30 with social time, snacks and singing. No experience necessary, just a love of singing.
Flu Shot Clinics Oct. 19, 11am-12:30pm • Augusta Senior and Community Center, 616 West Washington St., Augusta • $43 • All Ages • 7152862953 Medicare and/or Medicare Advantage Plans accepted as payment.
514 W. Madison St., Eau Claire • $50 (+$50 for beginners starting kit) • agerhouse.org Learn the Norwegian folk art of rosemailing.
Sew Together Bag Class Oct. 18, 5:30-9:30pm •
Stitch Supply Co., 913 South Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona • $40, plus cost of pattern and materials • (715) 829-7824 • stitchsupplyco.com Bring your machine to Stitch Supply and learn tips and tricks as you create this amazing and popular bag. Intermediate sewing skills are recommended. Get more information and sign up at the Stitch Supply Co website.
Knit Club Every Wednesday, 6-8pm; • Blue Boxer
Arts, 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire • FREE • All Ages, under 16 supervised • (715) 577-3199 • facebook.com/blueboxerarts Bring your fiber or beading project, sip Soul Brewed Coffee Roaster’s coffee, share tips and tricks, and meet good people.
Folk Embroidery Class (Mary Elworthy) Oct. 18,
6-8pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $45 • All Ages • (715)726-9000 • cvca.net In this four-hour class Mary Elworthy will help you create a Norwegian-styled “bargello” ornament that can be finished as an ornament for a Christmas tree or framed for the wall. Bargello is a type of needlepoint embroidery consisting of upright flat stitches laid in a mathematical pattern to create motifs. Choice of 3 designs.
Basic Crochet Oct. 12, 10-11:30am; Oct. 19, 10-
11:30am; Oct. 26, 10-11:30am • L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire • Seniors • lephillipsseniorcenter.com Learn basic crochet in this class. A dish cloth will be made. All supplies will be provided.
Lunch ‘n Learn Oct. 26, 12:15-1:30pm • Augusta
Senior and Community Center, 616 West Washington St., Augusta • FREE • All Ages • 7152862953 Menu: salisbury steak, scalloped potatoes, peas & carrots, bread & fresh fruit. milk, coffee & tea are also served with all meals Registration is required at least one day in advance. Speakers: Sarah Erdman & Marcie Wincse who will show cooking demos and demo products.
Beginning Calligraphy Every Thursday from Oct. 26
to Nov. 9, 1-3:30pm; • Arts Coming Together: School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie • $35 • Learn calligraphy or the art of beautiful lettering in this three session class. Use your new skills to create some one-of-a-kind greeting cards in the final class. Supplies furnished. Instructor Vicki Casper.
Greeting Card Make-n-Take Workshop Oct. 31,
12:30-2:45pm • Augusta Senior and Community Center, 616 West Washington St., Augusta • $3 (Reserve by 10/25) • All Ages • 7152862953 Fall-themed workshop. Fee includes: supplies & equipment to make two cards
Hand Built Pottery Class (Ann Manor) Nov. 1,
6-8pm • The Heyde Center for the Arts, 3 South High St., Chippewa Falls • $75 • All Ages • 715-726-9000 • cvca.net Hand building is an ancient pottery making
Arts, 416 S Barstow Street, Eau Claire • $30 • Ages 12+ • 7155773199 • etsy.com/shop/blueboxerarts Join instructor Liz Olson to make a cute little fall themed pouch. Choose between an apple or pumpkin themed project to put all your little treasures. Some crochet experience required.
Gather with Yarn First, Third Saturday, 9:30-
Security Health Plan Seminar Oct. 23, 10am, 1pm;
Oct. 23, 10am, 1pm • Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Center, 5872 33rd Ave., Eau Claire // Oct. 23, 10am, 1pm; Oct. 23, 10am, 1pm • Marshfield Clinic, 2116 Craig Rd, Eau Claire • FREE • marshfieldclinic.org // Oct. 13, 10am, 1pm; Oct. 25, 10am, 1pm • Holiday Inn South, 4751 Owen Ayres Court, Eau Claire • FREE • At the seminars, Security Health Plan representatives will discuss the advantages of each plan type and explain when people are allowed to enroll, what is and is not covered, and what charges they will incur.
DANCE CLASSES
6:30-7:30pm; • Chippewa Valley Museum, 1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire • $20 small walking stick, $30 large • All Ages (kids with an adult) • 715-8347871 • cvmuseum.com Create a personalized walking stick and explore Ojibwe culture and traditions with artist and Lac Courte Oreilles member Dick Mindykowski. Learn about trapping and tanning, as well as the methods used to hand-harvest the wood and other natural materials. Customize a hand-crafted walking stick using all-authentic materials. Advance registration encouraged. Families welcome.
Crochet Pouch Class Oct. 20, 5:30-8pm • Blue Boxer
• Arts Coming Together: School of the Arts, 107 Wilson Court, Menomonie • $35 • Teens-Adults • 715-233 4293 Watercolor workshop. Some experience preferred. Learn more about the use of color for rendering your favorite subject. Bring a sack lunch or order out. Supply list sent on registration. Instructor: Vicki Casper.
Senior and Community Center, 616 West Washington St., Augusta • FREE • All Ages • 7152862953 Stop 1 is a light lunch (soup, 1/2 sandwich and beverage for $7) at a new bar & grill, Judy’s 360. Stop 2 is a matinee at Micon Theater with specials on admission, soda, and popcorn for senior citizens. The movie remains a mystery for now.
Tribal Art Workshops Every Tuesday until Oct. 24,
Nov. 9, 1:30-3:30pm; • L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire • $20 members / $30 non-members • Seniors • lephillipsseniorcenter.com Beginning Watercolor II is a continuation of Beginning Watercolor with Judy Proett. Pre-requisite is to have taken Beginning Watercolor. Request supply list from Senior Center office.
Red Hat Adventure Oct. 20, 10:45am-4pm • Augusta
• L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire • $40 members /$60 non-members • Seniors • lephillipsseniorcenter.com Restore the joy we felt before “life happened”. Laughter, gratitude and relationships, are some tools you will use.
technique, and there is no shortage of exciting work being created today by the hands of ceramic artists. In this four-hour class, Ann Manor will offer step-bystep instruction on hand building techniques from the
Beginning Watercolors II Every Thursday until
11:30am; Second Thursday, 6-8pm; • Stitch Supply Co., 913 South Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona • FREE • 715-829-7824 • stitchsupplyco.com Bring your current projects, and our friendly staff will be on-hand to help you puzzle out your yarny problems and answer any questions you may have. Or, just spend a lovely morning relaxing on their cozy couches, hanging out with fellow knitters and crocheters.
Max Your Mind Every Thursday until Nov. 9, 1-3pm;
Hook Crafters meet weekly on Tuesdays at the Chippewa Valley Museum. Rug hook crafters use a cutter to prepare strips of material, mainly wool, which are then hooked to monk’s cloth set on a frame. The Tree City Guild welcomes new members.
Fall Foliage and Autumn Florals Oct. 21, 10am-3pm
Modern Dreamcatcher Workshop Oct. 22,
9-10:30am • Red’s Mercantile, 224 N Dewey St., Eau Claire • $35 (includes dreamcatcher, light breakfast) • All Ages • redsmercantile.com The best ideas can come to you in dreams - gather them up with a modern day dreamcatcher. Past the lore of holding tight to your sleep thoughts, these are perfect pieces to add a touch of whimsy to your bedroom.
Faith Jacket Every Monday until Dec. 4, 9am-noon;
• L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire • $20 members / $25 non-members • Seniors • lephillipsseniorcenter.com Knit eleven scarves and two sleeves, and then have faith that you can assemble them into a jacket. Size options range from children’s size 2 to an adult 2X. Relax and just knit to make a timeless sweater/jacket to wear this winter.
Rug Hooking Guild Every Tuesday, 10am-2pm; •
Chippewa Valley Museum, 1204 E. Half Moon Dr., Eau Claire • cvmuseum.com The Tree City Guild Rug
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Beginning Belly Dance Classes Every Wednesday
from Oct. 18 to Dec. 13, 5:30-6:30pm; • Dragonfly Dance & Wellness, 308 N Barstow Street, Eau Claire • $80 for 1st 8 week series; $15/class drop-in • 16+ • 715-577-2830 • lasaanahatatribal.com Time to “shake it up” with belly dance! Enjoy a fun time with other women learning the basic moves of belly dance, how to play the finger cymbals, dancing to some great music, and getting some “me time” to boot. Grab a friend or 2 and have a shimmying blast.
Rumba Dance Lessons and Dancing Oct. 18, 7:30-
9:45pm • Eau Claire Moose Lodge, 3606 Curvue Rd, Eau Claire • $12 per person • 7158331879 • dancingoggin.com Rumba will be taught in this beginning and intermediate series on Wed nights. All dancers are welcome to attend. There will be a practice dance after the lesson. Casual attire.
Beginning Line Dance Every Thursday until Nov. 26, 6-7pm; • L.E. Phillips Senior Center, 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire • $16 members / $24 non-members • Seniors • lephillipsseniorcenter.com Learn basic line dancing steps, get some exercise and have some fun all at the same time.
Eau Claire International Folk Dancers Every
Friday, 7:30-9:30pm; • YMCA Fitness Center, 206 Emery St., Eau Claire • Usually $2/night; more if live music • (715) 835-4247 • ecfolkdance.org A
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weekly recreational international dance group where you dance the dances of many lands. Come and join us whenever you like. No partners necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled, non-marking clean shoes. First Fridays of the month are specialized for beginners.
Fall Ballet Classes: Body Ballet Every Saturday
until Nov. 11, 8:30-10am; • Swan Lake Ballet Studio, Banbury Place Bldg 13 Ste 122, Eau Claire • $7 per class / $26 for 5 classes / $46 for 9 classes • 18+ • swanlakeballetstudio.com Taught by a great team of four enthusiastic teachers who love to teach ballet, lyrical, and jazz dance.
Swing Dance Lesson and Dancing Oct. 21, 7:30-
10:30pm • Eau Claire Moose Lodge, 3606 Curvue Rd, Eau Claire • $12 per person • 18+ • 7158331879 There will be a Swing lesson at 7:30 PM followed by music by DJ Goggin playing all your dance favorites. All dancers are welcome to attend.
Ballroom, Swing and Latin Dancing Nov. 4, 7:30-
11pm • St. Mary’s Community Center, 1812 Lynn Ave., Altoona • $20 per person • 18+ • 7158331879 A fun night of dancing to the fabulous music of the Downtowners Band. They will play a variety of music that encompasses Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha Cha and more. All dancers are welcome to attend. Dressy attire.
SENIOR CENTERS Augusta Senior and Community Center 616 West
Washington St., Augusta • (715) 286-2953 • facebook. com The Augusta Senior & Community stands at the former site of the original Augusta High School. This multi-purpose community centers offers arts & crafts classes, gatherings, senior lunches, and more.
Chippewa County Aging and Disability Resource Center 711 N. Bridge St., Rm. 118, Chippewa Falls
Ballroom Dance Level 2 Every Tuesday until Oct.
• (715) 726-7777 • ADRC@co.chippewa.wi.us • co.chippewa.wi.us This resource center offers the public a single entry point for information and assistance on issues affecting older people, and people with disabilities regardless of their income. Welcoming and convenient places for you and your family to get information, advice, and access to a wide variety of wellness services.
Foxtrot Dance Lesson and Dancing Nov. 1, 7:30-
Avenue, Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-1666 • chippewafallsseniorcenter.com Provides a central location where senior citizens can enhance their independence through services and programs that promote physical, mental, and social well-being. Hosts senior dining meals, day trips, activities like arts & crafts, games, and wellness classes, and has an on-site thrift store.
Intro to Ballroom Dance Every Tuesday until Oct.
24, 6:15-7:15pm; • River Prairie Center, 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona • $60/person • 16+ • 7158395188 • ci.altoona.wi.us Learn how to move around the dance floor in this fun dance class. Learn the swing, waltz and rumba. 24, 7:15-8:15pm; • River Prairie Center, 1445 Front Porch Place, Altoona • $60/person • 16+ • 7158395188 • ci.altoona.wi.us This dance class is designed for those with some ballroom dance experience. Time will be spent on emphasizing leading and following skills along with adding new patterns. Class is limited to register early. 9:45pm; Nov. 8, 7:30-9:45pm; Nov. 15, 7:30-9:45pm • Eau Claire Moose Lodge, 3606 Curvue Rd, Eau Claire • $12 per person • 7158331879 Foxtrot will be taught in this beginning and intermediate series on Wed nights. All dancers are welcome to attend. There will be a practice dance after the lesson. Casual attire.
Chippewa Falls Area Senior Center 1000 E. Grand
Dunn County Aging & Disability Resource Center 3001 US Highway 12 East Suite 160, Menomonie • (715) 232-4006 • adrc@co.dunn.wi.us • co.dunn. wi.us/ADRC The ADRC of Dunn County is the access point for seniors, adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers to receive assistance,
education, and support while at all times respecting the rights, dignity and preference of the individual. It provides transportation, nutrition, and caregiving services as well as long-term care.
Eau Claire County Aging and Disability Resource Center 721 Oxford Ave #1130, Eau Claire • (715)
839-4735 • adrc@co.eau-claire.wi.us • co.eau-claire. wi.us The ADRC helps people age 60+ and adults with disabilities secure needed services or benefits, live with dignity and security and achieve maximum independence and quality of life. They promote healthy living and preventative health care and offer support services and events for seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers.
L.E. Phillips Senior Center 1616 Bellinger St., Eau
Claire • (715) 839-4909 • lephillipsseniorcenter. com The L.E. Phillips Senior Center provides a place for Senior Citizens, 55 and better who reside in the City or County of Eau Claire to maintain independence, receive services and develop skills which enhance the emotional, physical and social quality of their lives. Regularly hosts day trips, weekend escapes, exercise classes, community meals, electronics and Internet lessons, knitting classes, and more.
Shirley Doane Senior Center 1412 6th St. E,
Menomonie • (715) 235-0954 • menomonieseniorcenter.org The mission of the Shirley Doane Senior Center is to help Menomonie area seniors engage in meaningful community activities. To help promote continued growth and development, self-respect, self-confidence, and usefulness; by encouraging your participation in contemporary life; and by stimulating a dynamic public interest in the aging population and recognition of its potential.
HIKING & BIKING TRAILS 400 State Trail 22 miles E13660 State High-
way 33, Reedsburg • dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/ name/400/ The 400 State Trail is located between Reedsburg and Elroy with 5 communities con-
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veniently spaced along the trail to provide small town hospitality. Part of the 101-mile State Trail System. A mostly level trail. Trail is used for bicycling, walking, and snowmobiling. There is also a 7-mile horse trail parallel to the bike trail between Wonewoc and LaValle.
Beaver Creek Reserve S1 County Road K, Fall
Creek • (715) 877-2212 • beavercreekreserve. org Moderate difficulty. There are several trail loop options. Scenic, winding trails on two separate sections of the reserve, offer views of two creeks and the Eau Claire River. A local favorite $3 for adults, $1 for children (15 and under), free for members of Beaver Creek.
Big Falls County Park 11998 N 110th Ave, Chippewa Falls • (715) 839-4783 • co.eau-claire.wi.us Located in the town of Seymour, the trails at Big Falls cut through mixed coniferous/ hardwood forest on either side of County Highways Q and K.
Bjornsen Recreation Center Trail Knapp • Easy dif-
ficulty. Trail loop options through woods with creeks and several footbridges as well. From I-94 take the Hwy Q exit and drive north to 700 Avenue. Turn right and head to 160th Street. Look for signs. You might have to park at the gate and walk to the center. Otherwise, there is ample parking at the center.
Buffalo River State Park Trail • (608) 534-6409
or 608) 685-6223 • dnr.wi.gov 36 miles - This is a multi-purpose trail that parallels Hwy 10 passing through the communities of Mondovi, Eleva, Strum, Osseo and Fairchild connecting to Eau Claire County operated ATV trails.
Cadott School Forest Cadott • Several loops go
through woods past two creeks and a covered bridge as well. From Hwy 29, take the Cty Rd X exit and drive to Cty Rd XX. Head north to 80th Street. Head east for 1 ½ miles and look for a gravel dead-end road. You might have to park at the gate and walk into the educational building area. Otherwise, there is parking at the building.
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Chippewa County Riverview Reserve Trail Chip-
pewa Falls • Easy difficulty. Trails go through woods and meadows. Some pass by small ponds as well as Lake Wissota. Take Hwy 178 north to Wissota Green Blvd (east of St. Joseph’s Hospital) and then on Beach Drive. There is a small parking lot near the trailhead. Parking also available near the Chippewa River bridge on 178.
Chippewa River State Trail • chippewa-river-trail.
com This former railroad corridor parallels the Chippewa River and including river bottoms, prairies, sandstone bluffs, wetlands, and more. Trailruns from Phoenix Park in Eau Claire to Caryville. Joins the Red Cedar Trail in the Dunnville Bottoms near the confluence of the Red Cedar and Chippewa rivers.
City Wells Trail Eau Claire • Difficulty: Easy.
Description: Three-mile loop trail begins near the city wells and heads into the woods. Directions: From the North Crossing (Hwy 312) head north on Riverview Drive. Park in the dirt lot near the wells buildings off Riverview Drive.
Deer Fly Trail • (715) 726-7920 • co.chippewa.
wi.us A hiking trail located in the County Forest in Northern Chippewa County. From the north, the trail entrance is located two miles west of junction of County Rd. M And E.
Duncan Creek Parkway Trail Chippewa Falls •
(715) 723-0331 • chippewacounty.com 5 miles - This trail winds through the city of Chippewa Falls. Trail begins at the parking lot off 225th Avenue. Ideal for biking, hiking, and inline skating. Connects to Old Abe State Trail.
Eau Claire River Route 1.5 miles - Trail goes from
downtown Eau Claire to the East Side Hill • Start at the paved trailhead hidden across from the L.E. Phillips Memorial Library’s underground parking entrance. The trail brings you across to the north side of the river on an old railroad trestle S bridge that offers spectacular views of the quarter-mile long Banbury Place industrial complex and of course, the valley. The trails in Phoenix Park and Boyd Park now connect and are ready for downtown cyclists.
Evergreen Ski Trail Coon Fork Lake County Park,
E 25501 County Road CF, Augusta • (715) 839-4738 • Easy to moderate difficulty. 2.2 miles of trail loops are open for hikers in the spring, summer, and fall. The westernmost trail follows Coon Fork Creek. $3 fee. Located 5 miles north of Augusta on Cty Rd CF (across the road from Coon Forks County Park). Park at a small dirt lot.
Fairfax Park - Trail 4200 Fairfax St., Eau Claire •
(715) 839-1680 • Difficulty: Easy. Small woods trail that doubles as ski trail goes into small prairie area past a few ponds and re-enters woods. Directions: Access Fairfax Park Drive from either Golf Road and park in the Fairfax Pool lot, or go down Fairfax Street and park near the ball fields south of South Middle School.
Geuttinger Woods + Wildlife Area Eau Claire
• Easy difficulty. Semi-groomed trails wander through dense woodland. Head south from Eau Claire on Hwy 37. Look for a sign on the left shortly after passing Cty Rd HH. Short drive up a hill takes you to a small parking lot and trailhead.
Hickory Ridge Trail • (866) 723-0331 • 9 miles - This
trail winds through the quiet and scenic oak and aspen forest. It consists of three challenging loops. Located in northern Chippewa County in the County Forest the trail begins in a parking lot off of 225th Ave.
Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area - Trails 730th
Ave., Colfax • (715) 232-1242 • travelwisconsin. com Several different trail options from easy to moderate to difficult. Very hilly in the woods section of the park, most leading to a 60-foot tower with a wonderful view of the area and worth the climb. The grass-prairie and wetlands section of the park is easy and passes by ponds hidden from view of most of the trail. Directions available on website.
Irvine Park Trail Bridgewater Ave., Chippewa Falls
• (715) 723-0051 • enjoyeauclaire.com/irvine-park. html Easy difficulty. Woods trails above the zoo area double as ski trails. Loop back down and visit the zoo afterwards. Trails also go past Glen Loch Lake. Trails can also be accessed from small parking lot on Cty Rd S or on the parking lot above the zoo off Erma-Tinger Drive.
Kemper’s Woods Chippewa Falls • A few trail loops
go through a small woods surrounded by farmland. From Business 29, drive south on Chippewa Crossing Blvd and turn left on Stilson (50th Ave) past the dog park, over Hwy 29, and look for a small loop-shaped
parking lot on the right side of the road.
Lafayette Town Hall Trail Lafayette • A short loop
goes through woods. The trail overlooks Paint Creek. From Cty Road X south of Lake Wissota, turn south on 197th Street to the Lafayette Town Hall. Park near the food stand at the ball fields and walk through the brush site area to find the somewhat-hidden trailhead.
Lake Menomin Park Trail Menomonie • Easy dif-
ficulty. Walk through the woods, emerge next to Lake Menomin, and then through meadow before reentering woods. From I-94 head south on Cty Rd B, turn right at 3M Drive, turn left at Stokke Parkway, turn right at Red Cedar Street/Domain Drive.
Lake Wissota State Park 18127 County Hwy 0,
Chippewa Falls • (715) 382-4574 • dnr.wi.gov Several trail options go through woods, meadows, lowlands, marshes, and Lake Wissota’s shoreline. Many double as ski trails. Bikes are permitted on all but 3 trails. One-mile Beaver Meadow nature trail loop for families with small children. Scenic lake trail is also a highlight. Daily and annual state park vehicle admission passes vary in price. Located on the northeast section of Lake Wissota.
Levis Mound Trail Neilsville • (715) 743-5140 •
levismound.com The Levis Mound and Trow Mound rec trail in Southern Clark County features 25 miles of mountain bike singletrack trails offering riders a variety of terrain, from easy meandering wooded singletrack to technical pitches and outstanding views of the surrounding 133,000 acre county forest.
Lowes Creek County Park Trail S. Lowes Creek
Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 839-4738 • co.eau-claire. wi.us Easy to moderate difficulty. Most trails double as mountain bike or ski trails. One short trail is devoted to hiking only. Nice sights of Lowes Creek. Requires $3 daily pass with seasonal passes available. Drive south of Eau Claire and I-94 on Lowes Creek Road. Park entrance will be on the left. Or drive south of Eau Claire and I-94 on 93. Turn right on Lorch Avenue and left on Fairview Drive. Ample parking at both entrances.
Menomonie Lions Game Park Trails Menomonie
• Easy difficulty. Very short trail starts near animal exhibits and features a little boardwalk. Fun stroll for families with little kids. From I-94 head south on North Broadway Street, turn left on Pine Avenue E to Game Park Rd. Plenty of parking spaces on paved lot.
Northwest Community Park Trail 650 Van Es Park-
way, Eau Claire • Moderate difficulty. Several loop trail options double as mountain bike and ski trails. Some are narrow and steep. From the North Crossing (Hwy 312) head north on Jeffers and turn right away on E. Prairie Lane to Arrowhead Drive to Van Es Parkway. Drive to the end of the street to the small parking lot.
Old Abe Trail 711 North Bridge Street, Chippewa
Falls • (715) 726-7920 • dnr.wi.gov Easy difficulty. Popular bike trail goes from Chippewa Falls to Cornell. One scenic spot is just north of Jim Falls where the trail follows the Chippewa River on one side and small fields and ponds (some full of turtles) on the other. Head north of Chippewa Falls on Hwy 178 to the Jim Falls exit. In town, there is a trailhead sign with a parking lot. Walk north through town before getting to the scenic spots.
Otter Creek Trail 2333 Hillcrest Pkwy, Altoona • 3 miles - Located next to the Hillcrest Golf Course.
Pinehurst Park - Trails 3523 Delbert Road, Eau
Claire • eauclairewi.gov Moderate difficulty. Wooded trails along the far side of the sledding hill double as mountain bike trails. Trails end at the top of the sledding hill. From Hwy 53, turn right on Eddy Lane to Darryl Lane to Dale Road. From the parking lot, look for the trailhead on the left facing the hill.
Putnam Trail Located at the end of Putnam Drive,
UWEC Lower Campus, Eau Claire • uwec.edu Difficulty: Easy. Dirt road goes through a wooded area that follows Little Niagara Creek. Deer and wild turkeys often seen. Marshy woods with a beautiful canopy of branches and leaves. From campus heading west, the trail follows the Chippewa River.
Red Cedar State Trail 921 Brickyard Road,
Menomonie • dnr.wi.gov Easy difficulty. Small bluffs with a waterfall will be on one side and the Red Cedar River on the other side. Bald eagles frequently sighted. Going other direction from Dunnville takes you through the Dunnville State Wildlife Area across a trestle near the confluence of the Chippewa River and the Red Cedar River. This meets up with the Chippewa River Trail.
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Stage Coach Bicycle Route Trailhead located in
Augusta just off Hwy 12/27 on Stone St. • (715) 8312345 • info@visiteauclaire.com • travelwisconsin. com 21 miles - Approximately 21 miles roundtrip with alternate loops. Mostly easy but a few steep hills. It’s a scenic route that follows along a lightly traveled road and is perfect for a family bicycle outing. Available year round and no pass is required.
Tower Ridge Recreation Area Trail 1230 S 82nd
Ave, Eau Claire • (715) 839-4783 • co.eau-claire. wi.us Easy to Moderate difficulty. Wide trails double as ski and horseback riding trails. Some trails are very hilly. Offers spectacular views of the Eau Claire River Valley. $3 daily pass/seasonal. Drive east from Eau Claire on Cty Rd Q and then south on L. Go past first parking lot (for disc golf players) to the second lot (road to it on left side of L).
Trail From Boyd Park to Archery Park Eau Claire
• Difficulty: Moderate. This small short trail winds along a small bluff bordering Eau Claire’s east side neighborhood. Nice scenic spots where you look straight down to the Eau Claire River. Trail starts in a meadow. It is rocky underfoot in some sections. Directions: From downtown Eau Claire or from Hastings Way, take Main Street and turn north on Summer Street. Park near the pavilion in Boyd Park.
Wildwood Trail 200 Main St., Woodville • (715)
531-1923, 715-684-2874 • co.saint-croix.wi.us The Wildwood Trail is a seven-mile off-road hiking, biking and snowmobiling trail on a former railroad rightof-way, which runs from the Village of Woodville south to the St. Croix/Pierce County line, through the Town of Eau Galle.
SUPPORT PROGRAMS Banfield Charitable Trust - Senior Pet Support
• (715) 232-4006 • If you are 60+ and need help with expenses for your pet, you may be eligible for financial support. Can cover pet food, pet supplies, vet care, grooming, temporary boarding expenses, and more.
C & P Personal Cheffing Eau Claire • (715) 514-
8364 • personalchefgolden@gmail.com • facebook. com/Personalchefgolden/ Offers restaurant quality meals prepared in the comfort of your home. Ideal for at-home events like baby showers, anniversaries, holidays, birthdays, graduations, as well as for people who can no longer cook at home.
Meals on Wheels Eau Claire County: (715) 839-
4886 // Dunn County: (715) 232-4006 // Chippewa County: (715) 738-2590 • Meals on Wheels provides delivered meals to homebound seniors or eligible adults living with a disability. More than just a meal, this services also provides a daily check-in on seniors to ensure safety and health. Each county ADRC branch manages this services, and you can call, go online, or e-mail for more information about eligibility.
Open Fitness Center 1616 Bellinger St., Eau Claire
• (715) 839-4909 • lephillipsseniorcenter.com The Open Fitness Center includes a circuit of stations that provide opportunities for a full body workout to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular endurance. Several types of fitness equipment that are easy to use for all ages.
Senior Dining Congregate Meals St. John’s Apart-
ments • 815 Chapin Street, Eau Claire • 11:15 am, Monday-Friday • Call (715) 839-4886 by 3pm one day in advance // LE Phillips Senior Center • 1616 Bellinger Street, Eau Claire • 5pm, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month • Call (715) 839-4886 5 days in advance // Lynn’s Chatterbox Café • 1410 S Hastings Way, Eau Claire • Sunday evenings 4-6pm, Tuesdays from 9:30am - 11:30am // Augusta Senior Center • 616 W Washington Street, Augusta • 12pm, MondayFriday • Call (715) 286-2953 by 3:00 pm one day in advance. Chippewa Senior Center • 1000 • Food, fun and fellowship are what Senior Dining is all about. Enjoy a nutritious meal at a warm, friendly Senior Dining Site in the company of friends. Volunteer, meet people and partake in activities and educational opportunities. The actual cost of each meal costs $8-9, but the suggested donation is only $3.50 and is entirely voluntary.
Senior Fitness Classes 1616 Bellinger St., Eau
Claire • (715) 839-4909 • lephillipsseniorcenter. com Get involved with a wide array of fitness class options every month at the L.E. Phillips Senior Center. Offers circuit classes, strength classes, morning blasts, step classes, yoga, chair yoga, core, pilates, zumba, and much more multiple days a week. Classes require a punch card that can be purchased at the center.
Western Dairyland’s RSVP Volunteer Program
Eau Claire • (715) 985-2391 ext. 1205 or ext. ext. 1232 • cheryl.padula@wdeoc.org, kristin.sosalla@ wdeoc.org • westerndairyland.org/rsvp.phtml The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) connects individuals age 55 or older with meaningful volunteer opportunities in their communities. Volunteers are matched with volunteer opportunities that best reflect their interests, available time, and preferences. Volunteer sites are varied and may include tutoring or mentoring children.
PHYSICAL THERAPY B Natural 2934 London Rd., Eau Claire • (715)
836-7021 • bnaturalwi.com Dr. Amy Emch practices immuno-therapy and offers services such as health & nutrition consultations, reflexology, chi machine therapy, and infra red therapy.
Chippewa Manor 222 Chapman Rd., Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-4437 • chippewamanor.com Offers residential and outpatient living services, skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and more.
ChiroElite Chiropractic + Rehab 903 S. Hillcrest
Pkwy., Altoona • (715) 832-9725 • chiro-elite.com An affordable membership style chiropractic clinic located in Altoona specializing in hands-on spinal adjustments, activator and muscle rehabilitation.
Cornerstone Physical Therapy 224 North
Bridge St., Suite B, Chippewa Falls • (715) 7234451 • cornerstonephysicaltherapy.net Physical therapy and massage services, as well as women’s health, aquatic therapy, sports massage, myofascial release, weight management, and orthopedic injury recovery.
Earth and Sky Bodyworks Two practice loca-
tions: Helios Center in Menomonie (815 Main St. E) // The Tuning Tree in Eau Claire (515 S. Barstow Street, Suite 117) • (608) 630-0664 • chris@earthandskybodyworks.com • earthandskybodyworks.com A holistic health business that is also dedicated to environmental issues, because environmental health is holistic health. Certified Advanced Rolfer, Licensed Asian bodywork therapist, and tai chi instructor, specializing in depth work for long-term change.
McMahon Chiropractic and Physical Therapy 3004
Golf Rd # 100, Eau Claire • (715) 834-4516 • mcmahonchiroandpt.com Specializing in chiropractic and physical therapy work.
Northwoods Therapy - Altoona 1200 N. 10th St. W,
Altoona • 715-8398-9266 // 757 Lakeland Dr., Chippewa Falls • 715-723-5060 • pwnorthwoods@yahoo. com • northwoodstherapy.com In business or over 30 years, Northwoods Therapy is owned and operated by local physical therapists specializing in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation.
Northwoods Therapy - Chippewa Falls 757 Lake-
land Drive, Suite A, Chippewa Falls • pwnorthwoods@yahoo.com • northwoodstherapy.com 1200 N. 10th St. W, Altoona • 715-8398-9266 // 757 Lakeland Dr., Chippewa Falls • 715-723-5060 In business or over 30 years, Northwoods Therapy is owned and operated by local physical therapists specializing in sports and orthopedic rehabilitation.
Optimum Therapies, LLC - Eau Claire 517 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire • (715) 855-0408 // 1309 Stout Rd., Menomonie • (715) 233-6320 • (715) 855-0408 • optimumtherapies.com Offering deep tissue, trigger point release, myofascial release, neuromuscular, sports, Swedish, and hot stone massage and physical therapy.
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