Happy Monday!

It was a big day in the Weeden household on Saturday as we welcomed our new pet snake, Roger. We adopted him from LARRS (Lakeshore Avian and Reptile Rescue and Sanctuary) in Sheboygan Falls. Jacob was absolutely thrilled! He sat and talked with Roger the whole time Chris and I got the enclosure put together because “he must be scared.” And yes, his name is Roger. He came already named by the Rescue. We tried coming up with something else, but were calling him ‘Roger’ by default for so long, it just stuck. Then again, my cats are named Jim and Noodle, so I probably wouldn’t have done much better.

Anyway, moving on. I don’t really have a ton of announcements for you this week. The only thing I can think of is that we are still looking for some power sanders if anyone has any they’d be willing to lend us for a few days. This Thursday is Day of Caring with the United Way and we have a group of volunteers from Kohler coming to work on restoring and redecorating the 5 Little Libraries around the grounds. Fun fact: it’s actually the Kohler Design Team that will be here so we are SUPER excited to see what they came up with for the libraries, but I digress. The important part here is that we are still looking to borrow 3 sanders. If you can help out, we would really appreciate it.

So, without further ado, here’s what’s coming up…

Monday, September 18^th, 11:30am – Fall Risk Screening Generations and the ADRC will be providing FREE fall risk assessments from 11:30am until 1:30pm. Meet with someone to get a good idea of where you’re at and what to do if you aren’t quite as steady as you’d like. No appointments are necessary, so stop in and get your FREE assessment!

Tuesday, September 18^th, 10:00am – Intergenerational Art Class Join us for the first Intergenerational Art Class of the new school year. We are always looking for volunteers to sit with the kids, get a little dirty, and make some creative and beautiful art. Talk to Joa if you would be interested in volunteering. I apologize for putting this down for last week. There was a last minute change with the kids’ schedule and we had to move it back by one week.

Tuesday, September 19^th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm – Summer Concert Series It’s the last one of 2023! Join us as we say goodbye to summer and welcome Joe & Janice to the stage. As always, the show is free and Pic A Deli will get the grill going for one last brat fry. We will also be accepting donations for Safe Harbor. They are asking for men’s and women’s deodorant and body lotion, women’s shaving cream and razors, sunscreen and after sun care. We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, September 20^th – Bring A Friend Day If you have friends on the fence about joining Generations, or if you’ve told someone about us and they say, “what’s Generations?”, then today is the day for you to bring them in and learn all about us! No matter what the activity, all guests can join in for FREE all day. We also offer a group tour at 11:30am. We meet at the main desk in the Gathering Room before we start. We can’t wait to see all the NEW smiling faces! 

Thursday, September 21^st, 2:00pm – Historical Presentation: The Irish in the Town of Mitchell The Sheboygan County Historical Research Center is coming back to Generations for another great presentation. This time, we’ll hear about the Irish immigrants that settled in the Town of Mitchell. They have a very interesting story that you won’t want to miss. If you want to join, make sure to call or email to reserve your spot.

Thursday, September 21^st, 4:00pm – Supper Club Sign-up Deadline Supper Club is heading west this month to Blanck’s Supper Club in Johnsburg. If you would like to join, please let the office know by 4pm on the 21^st. We’re looking forward to a great night!

Friday, September 22^nd, 10:30am – Fireside Chat with Greg Join us for another friendly, laid-back conversation with Greg. We’ll talk about where we’re at as we head into the 4^th quarter, what fun stuff we have planned to end the year, and more! If you want to join, please let us know so we can have enough seats for everyone.

Friday, September 22^nd, 11:30am – Fall Risk Screening If you can’t make it on Monday, no worries! We’re having the fall risk assessments twice this week! Meet with someone to get a good idea of where you’re at and what to do if you aren’t quite as steady as you’d like. No appointments are necessary, so stop in and get your FREE assessment!

Saturday, September 23^rd, 1:30pm – HHT A Cappella Fall Cabaret HHT is holding their Fall Cabaret at Generations! The show will begin with the South High School Jazz Band and will feature the HHT A Cappella Chorus and the HHT Quartet. Admission is by donation and all are welcome to attend. It should be a really fun afternoon. Let’s support our local musicians and come out to enjoy HHT A Cappella!

Monday, September 25^th, 11:00am – Blood Drive

Tuesday, September 26^th, 1:00pm – Apple Tech Talk Series w/ Spencer After a long summer break, Spencer is back with more iPhone help. Space is limited to ensure everyone gets the help they need, so please email or call to RSVP. As of right now, we are only about half full so there is still plenty of room if you’d like to join.

Thursday, September 28^th, 11:00am – Blood Drive

Thursday, September 28^th, 12:00pm – Nutrition Talk w/ Dr. Dan Dr. Dan Francis with Francis Chiropractic is coming back to Generations. He will kick of his fall presentations with Menopause vs. Manopause. Find out how hormones control your change of life and how you can control them. Please RSVP by emailing or calling the office if you are interested in attending.

Thursday, September 28^th, 5:00pm – Supper Club @ Blanck’s Supper Club in Johnsburg, WI Don’t forget to RSVP by September21st.

Friday, September 29^th, 11:00am – DIY Yarn Sticks with Meg This month, Meg will be showing you how to make fun and decorative yarn sticks that can be used in centerpieces, accents, wall decor, and more. You could focus on warm colors for fall, dark colors for Halloween, or bright and festive colors for the upcoming Holiday season. Whatever you’re feeling, Meg will be there to help you bring it to life. Attendance is $5, but you will get all the supplies you need, instruction, and you will keep your creations. You can even bring in your own sticks if you find some that you like the look of. If you want to join, please email or call the office.

Friday, September 29^th, 11:00am – Lunch with Jungle Cubs This fall, we are starting a new intergenerational program that will focus purely on socialization. We will be inviting the kids in the Jungle Cubs classroom down for lunch! Feel free to visit with the kids, grab a bite to eat, and just hang out. Organized activities are great, but these unscripted opportunities can be just as important. We hope you consider joining us and the kiddos for lunch.

That’s all I have for you today, folks! Take care and talk to you again next week.

Meghann