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!

Free, discounted health screenings at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston - Juneau County

In order to lead a healthy lifestyle, it’s important to take control of your health.  Knowing your specific risks for developing heart disease, diabetes and hearing loss can help you be proactive in making healthier life choices.  Knowing your levels of cholesterol and blood pressure, and keeping those under control, may even help to add a few more years to your life.

If you would like to learn some steps you can take to better control your wellness, be sure to attend the upcoming health fair at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston.  The event will be held on Thursday, June 9 from 7 to 11 am.

Free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings will be available, along with the opportunity to discuss specific risks for developing diabetes and heart disease with Mile Bluff’s healthcare professionals. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and win door prizes.

If you would like to have a total cholesterol test performed with no fasting required, you may do so for $10. You also have the option to have a lipid profile worked up for only $20; this test requires 12 hours of fasting.

In addition to these services, a member from Mile Bluff’s audiology team will be available from 8 to 11 am to perform free hearing tests. They will be able to tell you of any specific risks you may have for developing hearing loss.

Once your tests are completed, Mile Bluff’s healthcare professionals will review your results with you, and will provide tips on how to reduce your risks for developing diabetes, heart disease and hearing loss. If areas of concern are found through these screenings, resources will be provided to help you with your needs, and all results will be sent to your primary care provider.

You will also have the opportunity to meet with a Mile Bluff pharmacist to discuss any medication questions you may have. These free consultations are by appointment only.

Insurance is not needed to take advantage of the benefits these health screenings have to offer. The information you receive from these tests, along with the educational tools you will be given, are important steps in positively impacting your health.  Appointments are required for all services, so call 608-847-1845 to reserve your spot today!

Parenting program available to those with children 12 months, younger - Juneau County

If you’re a new parent, you already know that there is a lot to learn about babies.  You can’t prepare for everything, but Mile Bluff can answer some of your questions.

To assist you during the first year of your baby’s life, Mile Bluff offers the Hand-in-Hand parenting program.  It is designed to help provide you with answers for dealing with some of the most common situations that arise during your child’s first 12 months of life.

The Hand-in-Hand program is held the second Thursday of every month at 4:30 pm.  The next meeting will be Thursday, June 9 and will focus on infant feeding. 

If you are interested in learning more about the program, or want to register for an upcoming session, call 608-847-1013.

Purple Angels Memory Cafe - Marshfield