Generations

Monday Morning Greetings!

Another Monday, another busy couple of weeks coming up! We have a lot of fun summer stuff coming up too, which is good because we are just about half way through August already! Can you believe it! Chris and I have to get to school shopping for Jacob pretty soon as we are meeting his 3^rd grade teacher in just two weeks. Time flies when you’re having fun, I guess.

And speaking of having fun, I need to let you know about a few schedule changes coming up. Mike is going on vacation, so there won’t be any Tai Chi this week (8/13 and 8/15). I know he made an announcement in class, but in case he missed anyone, I wanted to give you a head’s up. Also, Sydney will be off on vacation as well between August 16^th and August 22^nd, returning for classes on the 23^rd. There won’t be any dance classes while she’s gone. Join me in wishing Mike and Sydney fun, safe, and relaxing summer vacations.

Also, I need to update you on today’s Essential Stretch class. Poor Knox is sick so Emily needs to work from home today. This means she will not be able to hold this class today. She will look at rescheduling and let us know when the new date is. Sorry about this! I know a lot of you were looking forward to this, but we'll try again in the future.

Finally, if you remember from last week, I mentioned we are planning a trip to the Milwaukee Zoo, but I didn’t have many details yet. Well guess what? I have the details! I am super excited for this one and convinced Jacob to join me (though it didn’t take much convincing!). As with all our bus trips, space is limited, so let us know ASAP if you want to come with us.

Without further ado, here’s all the fun activities we have coming up.

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Monday, August 12, 10:00am – Essential Stretch for All Bodies CANCELLED We will make an announcement when this has been rescheduled. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience!

Monday, August 12, 11:00am – Veterans’ Chat All veterans are welcome to join for a social hour at Generations. The special of the day will be Swiss Steak and mashed potatoes for $7. For those 60 and older, you can get your meal for a suggested donation of $6 through the ADRC. Stop in the office and talk to Susie to get your meal.

Tuesday, August 13, 12:00pm – RSVP Deadline for Supper Club Thank you for your patience as we worked to make last minute changes to this month’s Supper Club. We now have a confirmed reservation at Al & Al’s Stein Haus in Sheboygan. Join us for a fun night of German cuisine and conversation. RSVP to the office no later than noon, please. We will be seated at 5:00pm on Thursday, August 15^th. Guten appetit!

Tuesday, August 13, 1:00pm – History on the Move with Richard Dykstra Hear stories of growing up in rural Wisconsin from Richard Dykstra, author of Peach Crates and Comic Books.

Tuesday, August 13, 5:00pm – Embrace Care Summer Series Embrace Care is back for another installment of the Aging Parents Educational Series. This time, we’ll be discussing how to navigate the aging journey and how to plan for success. RSVPs are encouraged, but not necessary.

Tuesday, August 13, 5:30pm – Celebrate Summer: Yoga & Social Join Emily on the patio once again for a fun, outdoor, summer yoga practice. Stay after to socialize with the group. Feel free to bring refreshments for yourself or to share. Let’s savor every last drop of summer we can!

Wednesday, August 14, 11:00am – Piano Performance by Dominic Radloff Join us for a special lunch hour when we will get to eat our meal in style! Dominic Radloff will be joining us to serenade you with your lunch. The special of the day will be Liver with Onion and Bacon OR a hamburger meal for $7. For those 60 and older, you can get your meal for a suggested donation of $6 through the ADRC. Stop in the office and talk to Susie to get your meal.

Thursday, August 15, 10:00am – Slice of Service Day We have had some wonderful volunteers working on the gardens and walkways already this season. Thank you to all those who have already volunteered. Groundskeeping is an ongoing task, however, and we can always use more help in that department. Join us for another opportunity to volunteer and enjoy lunch on us when you’re done. As before, we’ll do a head count around 11am for the lunch order. Thank you!

Friday, August 16, 9:45am – Lemonade Stand with Growing Generations Visit Emily and the Growing Generations kids for a cool, refreshing cup of lemonade. All funds will go toward the Generations Walk to End Alzheimer’s team.

Friday, August 16, 11:00am – Dog Club Join the Generations Dog Club at the newest dog park in our area. We will meet at the park on Greenview in Sheboygan Falls at 11:00am for a play date. Please let us know if you plan to join us so we can plan staffing accordingly.

Friday, August 16, 1:00pm – Empowered by Dance with Lisa Pritzl Our Parkinson’s Support Group will be hosting special guest Lisa Pritzl, a certified Dance for Parkinson’s instructor. As a ‘Joyologist,’ Lisa will show Parkinson’s patients how to connect through music, movement, and community.

Friday, August 16 – Paul Todd Jr. Presents: The Michael Bublé Experience It’s going to be a big night at Generations! Join us for a Friday night dinner and concert. We’ll start with a gourmet buffet dinner, beginning at 5:30pm. The meal is $25 per person and reservations are required. The music will begin at 6:30pm on our patio, weather permitting. Should the weather not cooperate, we will move the show inside. The concert portion of the evening is Free and Open to the Public! We hope to see you there!

Sunday, August 18, 1:00pm – Generational Trivia Fundraiser Event Even though we are less than a week away, there is still room to sign up some more teams. If you’ve been on the fence, this is your sign to sign up now! Questions will range from the Silent Generations (1928 – 1945) through Generations Alpha (2013 – Today). Enter with a team of up to 8 people and go head to head to be crowned the Trivia Champion. Visit www.generationsic.org or stop in the Generations office to register. Friday is the last day to sign-up, so don’t wait!

Tuesday, August 20, 11:00am – Supporting our Youth: A Community Conversation You may have read the article in the Plymouth Review from David Hickmann. In it, he explained the challenges youth in our area face and for some, it was quite eye opening. Now you can enter the conversations with David and hear from him what is happening and what we can do to help. Join the conversation!

Tuesday, August 20 – Summer Concert Series ft. Belle Musik It’s that time again! Join us for the third installment of the Summer Concert Series. This month, we will welcome Belle Musik to the patio for an amazing night of music, dancing, and fun. The Pic A Deli Brat Fry starts at 5:00pm and the music starts at 6:00pm. As always, we’ll have a 50/50 raffle and cash bar to add to the fun. And finally, this month we are collecting donations for the Family Resource Center. They are requesting new or gently used children’s board books, new bilingual children’s board books, or Amazon gift cards to support their other programs’ material needs. See you there!

Wednesday, August 21 – Bring A Friend Day This is your chance to invite a friend to experience all the fantastic activities we offer—completely free of charge! Whether it's a fitness class, card game, or another fun social event, your friends are welcome to join in on the fun all day long. Let's share the joy of community and wellness together!

Wednesday, August 21, 9:30am – Fireside Chat with Greg Join us for another opportunity to hear from the Executive Director of Generations. This time, we will be focusing on our fundraising efforts and give you a glimpse at what our 2024 Annual Campaign is going to look like. We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, August 21, 4:30pm – Pickleball Novice Night Have you been wanting to check out Pickleball, but didn’t know where to go to get started? Try out Generations’ Pickleball on Novice Night! This session is meant solely for the novice. Learn the basics, feel a paddle in your hand, and get a few practice swings in. I bet you’ll fall in love with it, just like the millions of people across the country that already have! Please let us know if you plan to join so we can have enough help from our veteran players.

Friday, August 23, 10:00am – Yoga at Elkhart Lake Join Emily at Siebkens in Elkhart Lake for a fun, outdoor yoga session. This class will be good for all levels of yogis, so don’t worry if you practice yoga more casually. Stay after the class for fun on the lake! Why not make it an entire day by the lake? Please just let us know if you are coming to Yoga with Emily so she can plan accordingly.

Saturday, August 24, 8:00am – Pups & Poses Summer Dog Yoga We are so excited for another collaborative Pups & Poses Dog Yoga class! We are once again partnering with Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County and Elevate Yoga to bring you this uplifting and pup-tastic yoga class. This event is free, but pre-registration is required. If you’re looking to join, visit our website (www.generationsic.org) and click the registration link, or talk to me (Meghann) in the office. We only have 8 spots left so if you’re interested, make sure to sign up ASAP.

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Last note time!

Don’t forget: The Generations Apparel Store is up now until August 31^st. Get a t-shirt, a baseball cap, or a new comfy hoodie with the Generations logo. If you have any issues ordering online, please stop in the office and talk to me or Joa. We will be more than happy to help you get your order placed.

That’s enough for today. Thanks for making it to the end! Have a great week and talk to you again next Monday.



Meghann