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Free Programs and Workshops for Healthy Living
At the Aging & Disability Resource Center, we have a variety of events to help answer your questions, provide assistance, and offer opportunities for you, your family, and caregivers to get involved in improving your health and wellness!
For your convenience, we've listed our events under the categories listed directly below.
Feel free to scroll down the page or click on your desired topic to jump down the page directly.
- Miscellaneous Topics
- Caregivers
- Health & Wellness
- Medicare & Benefits
- Legal Issues
- Support Groups
- Medication Collection
- Public Meetings
Miscellaneous Topics
None at this time...
Caregivers
‣ FREE Family Caregiver Event
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Time:
3:30-6:30pm - Exhibitor Tables & Tai Chi Workshops;
4:00-7:00pm - Presentations
Where: Chilton High School, Chilton
*Please click to see our flyer for full event details!
All Caregivers and family members welcome! Light appetizers will be available. Enjoy exhibitor tables, workshops, presentations and Registration is recommended but not required. Respite care is available if needed, but must be requested in advance – see flyer at link above for full details. Event is free and open to the public.
Health & Wellness
(For full descriptions, dates and more, please visit the Health & Wellness page.)
- Strong Women™ Program
- Living Well with Chronic Conditions
- Stepping On: Falls Prevention Workshop
- Walk With Ease: Take Control, One Step at a Time
For a complete list of programs, call your county or visit their website.
Medicare & Benefits
Calumet County:
‣ The A B C and D’s of Medicare
 
Presented by: Calumet County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Elder Benefit Specialist, Jodi Kautzer, and Disability Specialist, Jenny Guarisco
Who Should Attend? This is an excellent introductory seminar for anyone becoming eligible for Medicare or as a refresher to see what is new for the upcoming year with regard to various benefit programs and available resources.
Times, Dates and Locations:
- Tuesday, May 16, 9:30am - 11:30am (room 025, basement)
- Thursday, May 18, 5:00pm - 7:00pm (room 025, basement)
Location: Calumet County Courthouse | 206 Court St. | Chilton (Use West Entrance)
The A B C and D's of Medicare Event Poster (PDF)
This is a FREE public service but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Please register in advance by calling ADRC Calumet County Branch at: 920-849-1451 or Email us at: ADRC@calumetcounty.org
Outagamie County:
‣ The A B C and D’s of Medicare
Presented by:
- Outagamie County Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
- Disability and Elder Benefit Specialists
- Social Security Administration
This presentation is open to the public in understanding the parts of Medicare and the options available to Medicare beneficiaries.
Times, Dates and Locations: To Be Announced
RSVP with the Outagamie County ADRC 920-832-5178 or
Email ADRC@outagamie.org
 
Legal Issues
No workshops scheduled at this time. Check back for updated class information.
For a complete list of programs, call your county or visit their website.
Support Groups
‣ Calumet County Family Caregiver Support Group
Meeting Day: Last Thursday of every month
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Where: Calumet County Courthouse, 206 Court St., Chilton
Family Caregiving Support Group Meeting flyer
Medication Collection
•• Medication Collection Sites
Don't flush or throw away unused and unwanted medications!
Bring your unwanted human and pet medications to a medication collection site near you.
For a complete list of programs, call your county or visit their website.
Public Meetings
‣ ADRC Regional Advisory Committee
The ADRC Regional Advisory Committee meets every other month. Meetings are open to the public.
Committee Members:
- Calumet: Lisa Ott, Tom Jones, Bruce Laughrin, Carole Luedke
- Outagamie: Heidi Zick, Rachel Dobbe, Jeff McCabe, Janis Ruffolo
- Waupaca: Tammy Strey-Hirt ,Judi Olson, Nancy Gartzke, Sue Golding
- Oneida Nation: Carole Liggins
Meeting Times: 2:00-4:00 p.m., every other month (6x/yr)
Location:
Outagamie County Branch of the ADRC of Calumet, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties
320 S. Walnut St., Appleton, WI 54911 | Meeting Room ALTS A
2023 Meeting Dates:
January 12
March 9
May 11 - Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
July 13
September 14
November 9
Agendas & Minutes:
2023
2022
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