December Health Calendar - Mile Bluff Medical Center

SUPPORT GROUPS

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - For more information, call 608-847-1285.

This group offers support services to families and individuals who are coping with the death of a loved one. The group meets at 7 pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.

·          Thursdays, December 4; December 18

AL-ANON GROUP - For more information, call 608-562-5611.

·       Mondays, 7 pm, at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP

If interested in group meetings, call Arlene at 608-847-6893.

SPECIAL EVENTS & SCREENINGS

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS - For more information, call 608-847-1845.

Screenings are held at The Bank of Mauston, Highway 82 in Mauston, from 1-3 pm.

                 ·          Wednesday, December 3

HEALTH FAIRS - Appointments are required for all tests.

-FREE blood sugar and blood pressure screenings

-Total cholesterol tests (no fasting) for $10, or lipid profile tests (12-hour fasting) for $20

-Heart disease and diabetes risk assessments

                 ·          Thursday, December 11, 7 - 11 am, Mile Bluff Medical Center, Mauston

Call 608-847-1845 for appointments.

                 ·          Thursday, December 18, 7 - 11 am, Mile Bluff - Delton Family Medical Center, Lake Delton

Call 608-254-5888 for appointments.

KIM CORBIN PRESENTATION – For more information and to reserve your spot, call 608-847-2377. 

Join the tenants of Terrace Heights Retirement Community in welcoming back Kim Corbin as she talks about her collection of Christmas aprons.

·          Tuesday, December 2, 2 pm at Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

For more information and to register, call the Blood Center of Wisconsin at 888-310-7555.

·          Monday, December 8, 9 am - 2 pm, Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston

MEDICAL/MISSIONARY TRIP PRESENTATION

For more information and to reserve your spot, call 608-847-2377. 

Join the tenants of Terrace Heights Retirement Community in welcoming Don and Sharon Rosine, as they talk about their recent medical/missionary trip to Albania.

·          Monday, December 15, 2 pm at Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston

PROGRAMS FOR PARENTS

HAND-IN-HAND PARENTING PROGRAM - For information and to register, call 608-847-1013.  Education and support for parents during the first year of their babies’ lives – held at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston

·          Monday, December 8, 4:30 pm

                   Topic – Stress management

OB CLASSES - For more information and to register, call 608-847-1013.

Expecting parents will learn about prepared childbirth, feeding babies and what to expect after delivery.  The cost is $15.

Three-session programs - Classes meet for three consecutive weeks, 6:30-9:15 pm.

·          Moundview Memorial Hospital, Friendship: Mondays, starting December 8

Two-session program - Classes meet for two consecutive weeks, 6:00-9:30 pm.

Mile Bluff Medical Center, Mauston: Thursdays, starting December 11

BIRTHING FACILITY TOUR - For more information and to register, call 608-847-1013.

Groups meet at 6 pm in the lobby at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.

Thursday, December 11

WINTER WALKING

Don’t let the cold weather keep you from exercising this winter. On school days, many area schools are open so the public can walk indoors. Call 608-847-1845 for specific locations and times

SAVE THE DATE

MEDICAL/MISSIONARY TRIP PRESENTATION

For more information and to reserve your spot, call 608-847-2377. 

Join the tenants of Terrace Heights Retirement Community in welcoming Don and Sharon Rosine, as they talk about their recent medical/missionary trip to Uganda.

·          Tuesday, January 6, 2 pm at Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston

UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION - Call 608-847-1285 for more information.

For family and friends of those living with depression.

·       Thursday, January 15, 7 pm, Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston

CONQUERING DEPRESSION - Call 608-847-1285 for more information.

For individuals living with depression.

·       Thursday, January 29, 7 pm, Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston

LOOK GOOD… FEEL BETTER® - For more information and to register, call 608-847-9877.

Ladies currently receiving cancer treatments at any medical facility are invited to attend this free session to learn beauty techniques to help combat appearance-related side effects of treatments.

·          Monday, February 2, 1-3 pm, Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston

LOVE SONGS FOR SWEETHEARTS with Kim & Joe Corbin

For more information and to reserve your spot, call 608-847-2377. 

The public is invited to join the tenants of Terrace Heights Retirement Community as Kim and Joe Corbin sing love songs in honor of sweethearts everywhere.

·          Tuesday, February 3, 2 pm at Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston

FAMILY & FRIENDS CONNECTION - Call 608-847-1838 for more information. 

This support network meets quarterly and is open to the family and friends of nursing home residents.

·          Thursday, February 5, 2-3 pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston

VALENTINE'S BINGO

For more information and to reserve your spot, call 608-847-2377. 

Join the tenants of Terrace Heights Retirement Community for their annual Valentine's BINGO game.

·          Tuesday, February 10, 2 pm at Terrace Heights Retirement Community in Mauston

AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP - For more information, call 608-847-1285.

This group offers support services to families of children with autism. 

· Tuesday, February 17, 7 pm, Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston

United Way of Inner Wisconsin Creates Supportive Community Health Services Roundtable

For Immediate Release – November 11, 2014

Contact: Angela Loucks, Campaign/Communications Coordinator, 715-421-0390

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI – In an effort to build coalitions around its seven strategy areas, United Way of Inner Wisconsin has created the “Supportive Community Health Services Roundtable,” which will meet quarterly.  The first meeting will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 2:00pm at River Cities Bank (lower level conference room). 

The roundtable is an opportunity for agencies and local businesses/organizations that provide supportive health services to an identified population with a need come together:  to talk about their programs and educate the group about the resources they provide; discuss issues that are impacting their abilities to help people; and talk about systemic changes that can help improve the clients’ quality of life.

“This is a great opportunity for us to share ideas and build understanding between the different supportive community health programs in south Wood County,” said Angie Loucks, the roundtable facilitator and Campaign/Communications Coordinator at United Way of Inner Wisconsin.  “Working together we can move the needle on local issues and create lasting change in our communities.”

If your agency, business or organization provides supportive community health services to a specific population with an identified need, please feel free to join our roundtable discussion.  To reserve your seat at the table, please RSVP to Angie Loucks at 715-421-0390 or angie@uwiw.org. 

About United Way of Inner Wisconsin

United Way of Inner Wisconsin advances the common good by focusing on the building blocks of a better life:  Education, Income and Health.  We mobilize our community by: supporting our partner programs; providing 2-1-1 and Volunteer Center programs; participating in community initiatives; and through collaborative partnerships within the community.

You can help when you LIVE UNITED:  Give, Advocate and Volunteer.  To learn more please visit www.uwiw.org. 

Upcoming Events - Adams County

This week...   The Adams-Friendship FFA is holding their Annual FFA Fruit Sale. Items include oranges, grapefruit, clemetines, pears, pineapple, mixed citrus, onions, various nuts, popcorn and more. Orders are due by November 10. For more information contact Becky Grabarski at 608-339-3921 ext. 1140.  Thursday, November 6 - The Adams Community Theatre will present a Free Movie at 6:30 PM. This 2014 fantasy stars Angelina Jolie as a popular fairy tale villain and is rated PG.   Friday, November 7 - This is the Deadline for the MMHC Partners Parade of Trees Sign-up. There are 3 categories for participation, Donate tree & ornaments ($10), decorate a provided tree ($20) or sponsor a tree decorated by a decorator group ($30). Trees are displayed at the MMHC lobby and concourse and raffled. For more information contact Diane Roekle at 608-339-3195. Friday, November 7 - The Sand County Players Fall Production of Guys On Ice will begin performances at the Dellwood Pavilion. Tickets can be purchased at Carole's Fashion Delights at 248 S Main Street in Adams. Other performances are Saturday, November 8 and Thursday-Sunday, November 13-16. Details can be found at  www.sandcountyplayers.com Saturday, November 8 - A Special Program to Honor All Veterans will be held at 2 PM at the Adams County Heritage Center (311 Main Street, Friendship). A presentation on Wisconsin's Richard Bong, a top American Ace of WWII and Medal of Honor Recipient will be given by Tomas J. Thomas, retired USAF Comman Pilot and director of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. Sponsored by the Adams County Historical Society and the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. For more information call 608-339-7733. Monday, November 10 - The first Adams County Cash Cow drawing will be held at 9 AM at the Adams County Chamber office (500 Main Street, Friendship). Get your tickets before it's too late! Monday, November 10 - The Friendship Connection will hold a Wellness & Recovery Support Group from 11 AM-12 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). This is a casual group led by volunteers. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact 608-339-6810. Tuesday, November 11 - The Books Are Fun Book and Gift Fair will be held from 7 AM to 5 PM in Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinic's Lobby/Concourse.  Books and gifts are 30-70% off retail price.  It's a great opportunity to do your holiday shopping!  Plus a percentage of the proceeds is given back to Moundview. Everyone is welcome. Tuesday, November 11 - A Veteran's Day Program will be held at the Rome Town Hall starting at 11 AM.  Tuesday, November 11 - The Friendship Connection will hold a Make & Take Thanksgiving Cards program Beginning at 1 PM. All supplies are provided, this is a free event.  Bring any cardmaking supplies you may with to share with others.  Also, Friendship Connection is happy to take your donations of papers, stamp pads or any other craft supplies that you may wish to donate! For more information contact 608-339-6810.   Adams County Running/Walking Club (ACRC) meets at the Friendship Village Park every Saturday at 8 AM. All abilities and fitness levels are welcome. For more information visit adamscountyrunningclub.com or contact Kim Heinz at  kimheinz@frontier.com.

COMING UP...

Wednesday, November 12 - The Friendship Connection is serving up Free Lunch Wednesday from noon to 2 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). Bring a dish or dessert if you wish. Everyone is welcome. There will also be the program Cooking with Sharon starting at noon. For more information call Deb at 608-339-6810.    Thursday, November 13 - The Friendship Connection will hold a Substance Use Support Group from 1-2 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). This is a casual group led by peers. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact Dan Schultz at 608-339-6810.  Thursday, November 13 - The Adams Community Theatre will present a Free Movie at 6:30 PM. This 2014 musical/biography/drama about four young men from New Jersey who start the iconic Four Seasons musical group stars John Llyod Young and Christopher Walken and is rated R.  Saturday, November 15 - The Adams Community Theatre will be holding a Holiday Decorating Session from 9 AM to 3 PM. Come help decorate the theatre for the holidays. Everyone is welcome! The Third Saturday Classic Movie will also be shown at 7 PM. This month's double feature includes a 1938 classic with Leslie Howard that is the basis for the Audrey Hepburn film My Fair Lady. The second film is from 1943 and stars Oldson & Johnson in a sequel to Hellzappin'. Saturday, November 15 - The Necedah National Wildlife Refuge will hold their Can you Capture it/Focus on Photography from 9-9:45 AM & Migratory Bird Walk from 10-11 AM. Free and open to the public. All skill levels welcome. For more information call 608-565-2551 or go to fws.gov/refuge/necedah/  Sunday, November 16 - The Adams Community Theatre will hold their monthly Play Reading Circle starting at 3 PM. This month's selection will be Hay Fever by Noel Coward. Everyone welcome! Monday, November 17 - The Friendship Connection will hold a Wellness & Recovery Support Group from 11 AM-12 PM at their location 252 S Main Street, Adams (entrance in the back). This is a casual group led by volunteers. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact 608-339-6810. If you would like your event in our Weekly Events Reminder, email us at chamber@visitadamscountywi.com or call us at 608-339-6997.