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Busy Times @ Generations - 8/12/24

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:07:38 GMT

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

Generations Apparel Store Now Open! -8-5-24

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:02:44 GMT

I have a lot to cover this morning, so I’m going to just dive right in!

First, there is another correction I need to make from the August newsletter. The date for the lemonade stand with Growing Generations was changed due to a scheduling conflict with the class. The lemonade stand will now take place on August 16th. More details are listed below.

Next, we are excited to announce another Day Trip is scheduled for September. This time, we’ll be taking the bus to the Milwaukee County Zoo! I’m super excited for this one. I even said I would pull Jacob out of school for the day to come with me, but I won’t have to. We’ll be going on Saturday, September 28th. We don’t have all the details ironed out quite yet, but we will update you as soon as we have it. But for now, save the date!

One more before the list of upcoming events. Well actually, two more, but I’ll save the last one for the end. Anyway, Generations hosting a Craft Show for Small Business Saturday on November 30th. We are currently accepting vendor applications. We’ve already been getting a great response, so if you are interested in having a table at the show, please get your application in ASAP. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mel.

It's going to be a busy couple of weeks at Generations. Here’s what’s coming up…

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Monday, August 5, 10:00am – Yoga with Weights Back by popular demand! Join Emily for another great Yoga with Weights class. Get pointers on how to best incorporate weights into your yoga practice to help build strength and stability.

Monday, August 5, 10:30am – What’s the Scoop Ice Cream Truck Visit Join us for a sweet treat from the ice cream truck! Enjoy your snack on the patio with the kiddos from Growing Generations. If it’s a little too chilly, you can enjoy your ice cream indoors, too.

Monday, August 12, 10:00am – Essential Stretch for All Bodies Join Emily for a class all about stretching. This short exercise will give you some ideas of stretches you can incorporate into your everyday life.

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.

Friday, August 16, 11:00am – Dog Club Join the Generations Dog Club at the newest dog park in our area. We will meet at Rochester Park 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.

Sunday, August 18, 1:00pm – Generational Trivia Fundraiser Event We are still accepting teams for our 1st ever Trivia event! 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. Space is limited so don’t wait!

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Finally, we have a request for help from our friends planning the Sheboygan County Fair. They are looking for workers to fill various positions, like entry gate attendants, golf cart transport drivers, bathroom attendants, cashiers at the steak shack, and concessions staff. If you're ready to join the fun and represent Generations, give Janeen Cain a call at 920-334-0800. She’ll help you find the perfect spot to fit your schedule! And hey, if you’re feeling extra generous, let Janeen know you’d like your pay to be a donation to Generations. Let’s make this fair a blast and support our community at the same time!

That does it for today. Thanks for hanging in there with me. I know I through a lot at you for a Monday morning, but I appreciate the time you take to read through it all. Have a great week and talk to you again next Monday.

Meghann

Big News!! 7/22/24

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:04:15 GMT

7/22/24

You guys, this is not a drill! I have some incredible news for you all this morning. Last week, we were running some numbers for reporting (you know, all the boring stuff), and made a huge discovery. We are, exactly, 3 NEW MEMBERS AWAY FROM 1000! That’s right, we are at 997 Generations members. Crazy, right? I know! We decided that once we hit the magical 1K, we are going to do something fun to celebrate. While I asked Greg for a ticker-tape parade, we will most likely keep it a little more low-key than that. Regardless of what we do, it is crazy to me that we have so many people in our Generations family. Not only do we have almost 1K members, but we have an extremely high rate of active users at around 80%. To me, that’s almost more impressive than the 1K number. In any case, we’re all super excited to hit this milestone, hopefully sooner rather than later. If you have a friend that’s been debating whether or not to join, bring them in. It’s a great time to be at Generations!

I have a couple of other things I want to mention this morning before getting into the upcoming events. August is just around the corner and we have two big events we’re really excited about. First is our 1 ^st ever Generational Trivia Fundraiser on Sunday, August 18th. Teams of up to 8 people will play against each other in rounds designed to appeal to every generation. Every round will have questions from the Silent Generation (1928-1945) through Generation Alpha (2013 – Today), so having an intergenerational team will really give you a leg-up. Registration is $80 per team and only the team captain needs to sign up. Visit www.generationsic.org to sign up through our website or stop in the office and talk to Joa or me.

The other big August event is the Paul Todd Jr. Concert on Friday, August 16 ^th . Paul Todd Sr. has officially retired, so now it’s Paul Todd Jr.’s time to shine! His show is called The Michael Bublé Experience and will feature music by Michael Bublé (of course), as well hits by Sinatra, Darin, and the rest of the Rat Pack. The concert will be outdoors if the weather allows, but we do have the indoor space lined up, just in case. We will also have our traditional Dinner Buffet before the show for anyone who wants to make it a full-blown night out. The buffet will be $25 per person and begin 1 hour before the show starts. Otherwise, the concert portion is free an open to the public. Please email, call, or stop in the office to sign up for the dinner, or just show up on the 16 ^th at 6:30pm for the show!

Alright, let’s take a look at what’s coming up this week and next…

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Monday, July 22, 11:00am – Veterans’ Chat All local veterans are invited to join us for lunch and conversation. The meal this week will be Salisbury Steak and Mashed Potatoes for a suggested donation of $6 for veterans’ 60 years and older.

Tuesday, July 23, 11:00am – Haley’s Comet Service Talk Come and meet the people behind Haley’s Comet Transportation, the new ride service being offered here in Plymouth. Learn about what services they provide, where they can take you to, what pricing looks like and more! You will also be able to ask any questions you may have about their service. See you there!

Thursday, July 25, 5:00pm – Jennifer Hogans Voice & Piano Performance Students of Jennifer Hogans will be at Generations to show off their talent to us. Join us for a delightful performance of voice and piano students. This is free and open to everyone.

Thursday, July 25, 5:30pm – Celebrate Summer with Yoga on the Patio Join Emily for a relaxing, summer celebration with Yoga on the Patio! Yoga will begin at 5:30pm, followed by a social gathering after. Feel free to bring refreshments to enjoy on the patio.

Friday, July 26, 10:00am – Lemonade Stand with Growing Generations Unlike previous lemonade stands where we raised money for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, this Lemonade Stand will be a little different. This time, we will be raising money for Growing Generations. We appreciate having them as a partner in our building and are looking to give back a little. As always, they will be set up across from the Pickleball courts.

Monday, July 29, 11:00am – Versiti Blood Drive Give the gift of life at the Versiti Blood Drive at Generations. Please visit tinyurl.com/pc72924 to schedule an appointment.

Tuesday, July 30, 9:00am – Coffee with Council Come to Generations for coffee and conversation with City Council member, John Binder. This is a great way to meet with your city representative to ask questions, discuss current issues in our city, and have a great time. This event is free and open to everyone.

Tuesday, July 30, 1:00pm – Tech Talk with Spencer Join Spencer for another great group tech talk. We ask that you please RSVP for Spencer’s talks. These talks fill up fast so don’t wait too long to let us know if you’re coming.

Wednesday, July 31, 9:30 – Bubble Bash @ Stayer Park The Plymouth Public Library is holding a Bubble Bash at Stayer Park! We will be walking with Growing Generations’ Jungle Cubs down to the event and are looking for volunteers to walk with us. If you want to have some good, old-fashioned bubble fun in the park with the kiddos, let us know. We’d love to have you join us!

Wednesday, July 31, 11:00am – Versiti Blood Drive Give the gift of life at the Versiti Blood Drive at Generations. Please visit tinyurl.com/pc073124 to schedule an appointment.

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Two more quick hits for the morning. First, due to some vacations and scheduling, the Generations doors will be locked tonight (7/22) and tomorrow (7/23) at 4:00pm. We don’t have any scheduled events either evening, but I know sometimes people like to come in for a quiet place to be in the evening. The building will go back to its normal hours (7am – 7pm) on Wednesday (7/24). I’m sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

And lastly, I just wanted to take one last opportunity to thank everyone who came out to support Generations last week, both at the concert Tuesday night and the Golf Scramble and Walk Fundraiser on Wednesday. As I eluded to earlier, it was a crazy week on our end, but also incredibly rewarding. It absolutely warms our hearts and fills our cups to see so many people who care about Generations. Thank you for being the best membership, the best ambassadors, and the best supporters we could ever ask for.

Thanks everyone. Have a great week!

Meghann

Busy Week @ Generations! (7/15/2024)

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:41:28 GMT

7/15/2024

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Happy Monday! - 7/8/24

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:38:05 GMT

Happy Monday! 7/8/2024

I hope everyone enjoyed the long holiday weekend! My family and I had a great time on the 4 ^th . We live in Sheboygan, so we take part in all the great festivities the city offers. We went to the parade where Jacob got 1lb 1.7oz of candy (yes, we weighed it), suffered through a few rain drops on the beach in the afternoon, but stayed for the fireworks, which were awesome! The rest of the weekend was a lot of running, family gatherings, and a few backyard sparklers and fountains. I apparently had too much fun, though. I’m out sick today with some kind of stomach bug. Even though I'm not feeling great, I couldn’t let you go a Monday without an email!

One reason I couldn’t let this email go today is because our 12 ^th Annual Golf Scramble and Walk Fundraiser is less than 2 weeks away! We are still looking for golfers to join us for a fun, casual game on the front 9 at Quit Qui Oc, and walkers to join us for a stroll through Elkhart Lake with a scavenger hunt. If you are interested, you can visit www.generationsic.org and register right from the home page. If you’d rather sign up in person, just stop in the office. The more, the merrier!

Besides the Golf Scramble, we have a ton of other great events coming up, including another Line Dancing Class with Sydney! Here’s what we have for you…

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Monday, July 8, 11:00am – Veterans’ Chat All veterans are welcome to join us for lunch and conversation. The special of the day will be BBQ Pork on a bun for a suggested donation of $6. You do not need to be a member at Generations to join.

Tuesday, July 9, 1:00pm – History on the Move This month, Katie from the Sheboygan County Historical Research Center is taking a break. Instead, we will hear from Dan Buckman. Dan will be discussing the Lyndon Baptist Church and the Lyndon Cemetery. We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, July 9, 5:00pm – Embrace Care Summer Series: Medical Advocacy Join Mary from Embrace for the next session of the Aging Parents Educational Series. This month, she will be covering medical advocacy. Dealing with medical professionals takes knowledge that a lot of us don’t have. Learn what you need to know not only to advocate for your parents, but for yourself, too.

Thursday, July 11, 10:00am – 12:00pm – Slice of Service Volunteer Day We heard quite a bit of feedback on June’s Slice of Service day, so we are making some adjustments for this month. First, the window when to volunteer is much shorter. Then, we moved it to earlier in the day. Lastly, instead of pizza, we are going to have a lighter, healthier lunch option. But with all these changes, the goal remains the same, to help keep the Generations gardens and grounds looking their best. Thank you to everyone who came out last month, and thank you in advance to all of you who will be joining us this time. If you do join, please give us your feedback. Who knows, the August event may have more changes still.

Thursday, July 11, 11:00am – Fireside Chat with Greg If you’ve been to one of his Fireside Chats before, you know that Greg is a wealth of information on Generations. He is open to discuss any aspect of Generations as openly as he can. These are great for new members who want to learn more about us and for long-time members who are curious about the finer points of running the organization. All are welcome to join.

Thursday, July 11, 11:00am – Golf Mobility Workshop With our 12 ^th Annual Golf Outing just a couple of weeks away, Emily decided it is the perfect time to do a Golf Mobility class. Join Emily to work on your swing, strength, and mobility so you can get the most out of your golf game. After class, sign up for the Golf Outing and show off your new moves!

Friday, July 12, 10:00am – Dog Club Pool Party It’s that time of year again! Join the Generations Dog Club on the patio for a summer pool party with the pups. There will be wading pools, summer treats, and we may even dust off the old Puppy Kissing Booth! All dogs (and people) are welcome to join, but please remember, all dogs must be leashed during the party.

Friday, July 12, 10:00am – Memories in the Making Generations will be hosting this month’s Memories in the Making meeting. This program, a signature program from the Alzheimer’s Association, is designed to help people with Alzheimer’s or other memory affecting disorders express themselves through art. These are instructor-led classes and all the material are provided. If you would like to join, please try to let us know ahead of time so we can have enough supplies for everyone.

Saturday, July 13 – Mill Street Days Join us at our booth at Mill Street Days! We will have a lot of informational pieces to share along with some fun, family-friendly activities. Stop by just to say hi, or join us to help share the word on what Generations is all about. If you want to join us as an ambassador, you can volunteer for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084FAEAC2CA2F94-50176884-mill

Tuesday, July 16, 10:30am – Bouquet Arrangement Class with Serendipity Cut Flowers Join us for a fun morning of bouquet arranging! Rebecca, a flower farmer with Serendipity Cut Flowers, will be here with all the flowers, all the supplies, and all the instruction you will need to make your own bouquet. The best part is, you get to keep your creation! Due to the amount of prep work and supplies needed, you will need to RSVP ahead of time. Please reply to this email, give us a call, or pop in the office if you want to sign up.

Tuesday, July 16 – Summer Concert Series: Family Night Join us for round 2 of the Summer Concert Series! The July concert is always our favorite because it’s also Family Night. We will have a ton of activities for kids and families before and during the concert, including visiting the Balloon Lady, a Christmas in July fishing game run by Santa, giant blocks and yard games, and more. The festivities begin at 5:00pm (including the Pic A Deli Brat Fry) and the music by Brent Bel and the Boys starts at 6:00pm. As always, the concert is free and open to the public, but we will be collecting donations for Growing Generations. They are asking for drawing paper and art supplies. See you on the patio!

Wednesday, July 17 – Bring A Friend Day It’s that time again! Bring friends, family, neighbors, coworkers…anyone and everyone is welcome to join us for the day to learn what Generations is all about.

Wednesday, July 17 – 12 ^th Annual Golf Scramble and Walk Fundraiser There is still time to sign up for this fundraising event. If you don’t have a team of 4 for golf, don’t worry! We have others who are singles or doubles we can pair you with. And if golf isn’t your thing, you can join the scavenger hunt walk through Elkhart Lake. Either way, it will be a fun, casual day in Elkhart. If you have any questions, just let us know!

Thursday, July 18, 12:00pm – Line Dancing with Sydney We all had so much fun the first time, Sydney decided to do it again! Join her for another fun Line Dancing class! Cowboy boots not required, but definitely recommended!

Thursday, July 18, 5:00pm – Supper Club @ The Hamburger Haus This month, Supper Club is going to be much more casual than normal. We will be meeting at the Hamburger Haus in Campbellsport. There is no need to sign up ahead of time for this one. Just walk up to the window, place your order, and grab a picnic table. It’ll be a great summer evening outing.

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As a final note today, I wanted to talk about the power sweeper Kendall had chained out by the parking lot entrance. Over the long weekend, someone stole it from our property. Kendall did inform the police and they are investigating it, but if you have any information or if you happened to see anything, please let us or the police know. Though we know that chances are slim, we would like to see it returned as it is a pretty expensive piece of equipment.

That’s it for today. Enjoy the rest of your week and talk to you again next Monday!

Meghann

Short Week at Generations - 7/1/24

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:11:00 GMT

07/01/2024

Good morning and happy July 1! I feel like I say this every month (because I probably to), but how in the world is it July already? You know what they say; time flies when you’re having fun. And we have a lot of fun around here, so it makes sense.

Speaking of fun things, we have a treat for you all on Wednesday. The kids from Growing Generations will once again be brightening our patio with the cutest 4 ^th of July Parade you will ever see. It has become a tradition around here to kick off the patriotic holiday with the little ones. If you haven’t joined in the past, we hope you join us this week. It’s fun to watch and the kids love when they get an audience. More information on timing will be below in the ‘upcoming events’ section.

Next, I want to let you know that today is the deadline if you want to sign up for our next bus trip to the Fireside Theatre. We will be seeing Matilda, a fun musical based on the book Matilda by Roald Dahl. Tickets are $126 per person, but you get the bus ride to and from the theatre, dinner, and the show. Please call or email either Joa or myself ASAP if you want to join us!

Before we look at the events section, I have a favor to ask. Generations will have a booth at Mill Street Days again this year, and we are looking for 6 volunteers who would like to help represent our Center for the day. The event runs from 9am to 4pm, but we would need an extra hour from volunteers at the beginning and end for set up and clean up. If you are interested in joining us for the day, please click this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084FAEAC2CA2F94-50176884-mill . If you want to help but can’t commit to the times on the sign up, let me know! We can get creative with the schedule to make sure everyone who wants to get involved, can. Thank you in advance to everyone who signs up to help!

And with that, here’s what we have coming up…

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Wednesday, July 3, 10:45am – 4 ^th of July Parade with Growing Generations Feel free to bring others to enjoy the parade as well. The parade is timed out to happen between fitness classes, so feel free to poke your head outside before or after class. The more the merrier!

Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 – Closed for the 4 ^th of July

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One last note this morning. I know I mentioned it a few weeks ago, but please note that our Chair Yoga class (Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:30pm) is instructor-led, once again. We may still have a video here and there if someone is on vacation or out sick, but this will be the exception now, not the rule. Thank you Emily and Sydney for adjusting their schedules to make it work for this class!

That is all I have for you today. Enjoy the short week and HAPPY 4 ^TH OF JULY!!

Meghann