Mile Bluff Medical Center December Events - Juneau County

SUPPORT GROUPS

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.

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 1; December 15

SPECIAL EVENTS & SCREENINGS

HEALTH FAIR - 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 8, 7 - 11 am, Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston

                  Call 608-847-1845 for appointments.

                  (Hearing screenings 8 - 11 am)

PASSPORT TO HEALTHIER LIVING WITH DIABETES - Call 608-847-1846 for more information.
Receive tips on how to better manage your diabetes through diet, medication management, glucose monitoring, and stress management. This free session will be held at 1 pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.

·         Thursday, December 1

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

·            Thursday, December 8, 4:30 pm

                  Topic – Creating memories

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 8

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.

·            Mile Bluff Medical Center, Mauston: Thursdays, starting December 1

SAVE THE DATE

UNDERSTANDING DEPRESSION - For more information, call 608-847-1285.

For family and friends of those living with depression. This group meets at 7 pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.

·         Thursday, January 12

PIANO FONDUE - DUELING PIANOS - For more information, call 608-847-1065.

This fundraiser is being hosted by the Nurses Helping Nurses program of Mile Bluff Medical Center Foundation. All proceeds will go toward helping nurses pursue further education. General admission tickets are $25 and are available at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston and Delton Family Medical Center in Lake Delton.

·      Saturday, January 14, 6:30 pm
Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells

CONQUER YOUR DEPRESSION - For more information, call 608-847-1285.

For individuals living with depression. This group meets at 7 pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.

·         Thursday, January 26

Area Community Thanksgiving Meals

Marshfield:

A Community Thanksgiving dinner is free and open to all at the American Legion Hall, 2100 S Maple Ave, Marshfield, WI. Carry out dinners will be available. For a free bus ride or to volunteer at the dinner, call Julie at 715-387-8733 or email mfldthanksgivingdinner@hotmail.com. 

Wisconsin Rapids:

A Community Thanksgiving Dinner is available for all those who are alone on Thanksgiving Day, or who are unable to prepare this traditional meal for him/herself. Serving will be on Thanksgiving Day, from Noon until 1:00pm in the fellowship hall. Home deliveries or transportation to St. Luke's will be available. There is no charge for the dinner as funding is supplemented by area businesses, and other donations. Reservations are requested and will be taken starting 10 days before Thanksgiving. Please call the church office weekdays to make your reservation: (715) 423-5990. St. Luke's is located at 2011 10th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids.

Pittsville:

Crossroads Church provides a Thanksgiving meal to those in need at noon.  Will deliver; call or  e-mail the church. 715-884-2665 or crossroadschurchtalk@tds.net

Adams:

Thanksgiving meal for single people, couples and families who do not have anyone to share the day with. All are welcome. November 24,2016. Call the Church or walk-in. 

Call the Senior Center (608-339-4251) by November 18th to make arrangements for home deliveries. Only those already receiving Meals on Wheels are eligible for delivery.. No carry-outs.

Winter Walking Hours - Juneau County

Winter walking hours are beginning to help you stay active this season. Schools in Mauston, New Lisbon, Necedah, Wonewoc, Elroy and Adams have set aside times on school days for you to come and enjoy walking in the warmth of the indoors during the cold weather months.

Call Mile Bluff’s Health Promotion Department at 608-847-1845 for more information and to request a flyer with a list of walking times and locations.

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If you have room to include locations and times, they are listed below.  Please note that walking hours are only available the days that schools are in session.

Mauston High School

800 Grayside Avenue, Mauston

6:30-7:30 a.m. & 3:45 -5:00 p.m.

Use the main front doors.

Olson Middle School

508 Grayside Avenue, Mauston

Enter at west parking lot, door #1.

Access to certain areas will be

restricted on game nights.

4:00-6:00 p.m.                  

West Side Elementary School

708 Loomis Drive, Mauston

4:00-7:00 p.m.

 New Lisbon Schools

500 South Forest Street, New Lisbon

Use the multi-purpose room entrance, door #1.

6:00-7:30 a.m. & 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Necedah Schools

1801 South Main Street, Necedah

Use the main entrance at the front

of the school.

6:00-7:30 a.m. & 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Wonewoc-Center Schools

101 School Road, Wonewoc

Use the entrance by the flag pole.

3:30-5:30 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)

Royall High School

1501 Academy Street, Elroy

Enter at the front door.

6:00-7:30 a.m.                   

Adams-Friendship High School

1109 East North Street, Adams

Enter at the front door.

6:30-7:30 a.m. (Mondays)

6:00-7:30 a.m. (Tuesday - Friday)

4:00-9:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday)

Health Fair - Juneau County

Receive free blood pressure and blood sugar testing, and learn what your risk factors are for developing heart disease and diabetes by reserving your space at the upcoming health fair being held at Mile Bluff – Necedah Family Medical Center in Necedah.

In addition to these services, cholesterol screenings will be available for a small fee.

Reserve your spot at the upcoming health fair hosted by Mile Bluff Medical Center in Necedah on Thursday, November 17.  Appointments are required for all services, and are available from 7 to 11 am.  Call 608-565-2000 to reserve your spot today!