*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry November 20^th 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & November 22^nd 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103. Our monthly donation focus for month of November will be baking supplies. The following is a testimonial from an individual helped by the Antigo Community Food Pantry this year: “I have a mental health issue.  I have had three different jobs this year, but when my condition flares up, I cannot go to work and, as a result, lose my job.”

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry November 18^th & November 25^th 2:30-4:30pm (Mon.), November 20^th4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Please note that the pantry is not open on holidays, or on days when the schools are closed because of snow. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

Mobility Exercise November 18^th & November 20^th (Every Mon. & Wed.) 9-10am Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. The cost is $42 for 16 classes.

Salute to Veterans November 18^th 9-11am Vickie & the Vets, 1216 Elm St., Antigo. All veterans, active duty, their families and loved ones are invited to join us as we honor those that serve at the Honor Breakfast. RSVP to srfh@frontier.com or call 715-623-5202.

Pizza Mondays at BB Jack’s November 18^th Noon-10pm BB Jack’s, 523 Superior St., Antigo. BB Jack’s & The Giving Tree are teaming up on Mondays for the month of November. BB Jack’s is donating 10% of pizza sales to The Giving Tree. Dine in or carry out. Call 715-623-5611 to place your order. Thank you for supporting The Giving Tree!

Mahjong at the Langlade County Senior Center November 18^th 1-3pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Come and learn how to play. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.

Identity Theft – Protect and Prevent November 18^th 2-3pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. Identity theft continues to be the fastest growing crime in the United States. The more you learn about it, the less vulnerable you are. The Wisconsin Bureau of Consumer Protection will explain the different types of identity theft, how to recognize it and how to prevent it – including information about Fraud Alerts and Security Freezes. Receive tips for safeguarding personal information and how to spot the red flags of a scam. You will also be given helpful brochures to take home with you. For more information, please call 715-623-3724.

My Achy Breaky Body – Orthopedic Symptoms You Can’t Ignore November 18^th 5pm Aspirus Langlade Hospital, 112 E. 5^th Ave., Antigo. Dr. Cody Nikolai, orthopedic surgeon will present information on knee replacements & other joint replacement options. Hear from physical therapy experts about pain relief before & after surgery & long term options. 5pm registration & light refreshments, 5:30pm presentation. Pre-registration is required for this FREE event. To register, visit aspirus.org/AspiringWomen or call 1-800-847-4707.

Coffee Klatch for Seniors November 19^th & November 21^st (Every Tues. & Thur.) 9-11am Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Come and enjoy some coffee and conversation with others. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.

Strong Bones Exercise November 19^th & November 21^st 4^th (Every Tues. & Thur.) 9-10am Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Strong Bones is an ongoing strength training program designed to help adults become or stay fit, strong & healthy. Individuals will improve muscle strength, bone density, self-confidence, sleep and vitality. Also, participants have shown a decreased risk of diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, depression & obesity. Classes are offered for an hour, twice a week.  The cost is $42 for 16 classes. Pre-register by calling the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 715-627-6232.

Head-To-Toe Exercise November 19^th & November 21^st (Every Tues. & Thur.) 11am-Noon Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Join us for cardio and strength exercises. The cost is $42 for 16 classes.

Blood Pressure Clinic November 20^th 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.

Knitting, Crocheting & other Hand Crafts November 20^th 10-11:30am Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.

Preschool Story Time November 20^th 10:30-11:30am Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. Join us for story time at the Antigo Public Library! This is a great way for kids who haven’t started school yet to meet & socialize with peers. Every week we’ll read 2 or 3 books together as well as doing some songs & movement. We also do a simple craft or coloring page that helps kids develop creativity & motor skills, & occasionally (attendance permitting) other activities such as parachute play. This event is geared towards preschoolers, but older or younger kids are welcome to attend as well.

Bingo at the Langlade Co. Senior Center November 20^th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. $1 per card is suggested.

Stone Soup Brothers Gospel Music November 20^th 6-8pm New Horizons United Methodist Church, 400 E. Front St., Wittenberg. Free admission.

One Way (grades K-2) & Cross Trainers (grades 3-6) Kid’s Clubs November 20^th 6:30pm in the Quest Center, Antigo Community Church, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo. These groups meet every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8pm. There will be games, songs, Bible stories and small group time. All are welcome! For more information, please go to our website www.antigocommunitychurch.org.

Play & Learn November 21^st 9:30-11am N4013 Hwy. 45, Antigo. Play & Learn is a weekly play group program for parents, caregivers & children from birth to age 5. Staff will provide a parent lesson, an activity for parents & children to do together.  The activity will build skills for school readiness & milestone achievement. Quarterly Ages & Stages questionnaires are made available to parents & caregivers to assist families in helping their children to reach age based development milestones. Join the conversation on Facebook – Northwood’s Family Resource Centers http://www.facebook.com/NorthwoodsFRCN. For more information, please call 715-627-1414.

Cards, Dominoes & Game Playing Program November 21^st (Every Thurs.) 1-4pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Have you been looking for someone to play cards & games with?  Here is your chance to meet others and share your love for cards, dominoes & games. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.

Painting Class November 21^st 5pm The Diner, 800 5^th Ave., Antigo. Join us for an evening of fun & creativity. For $30 you get everything you need to paint a 16×20 picture of a snowman. For more information, please call 906-458-5913.

Very Vintage Christmas November 22^nd & 23^rd Friday 10am-9pm, Sat. 10am-4pm District No. 3 Antiques, 1390 E. Grand Ave., Wittenberg. Visit District No. 3 Antiques in the village of Wittenberg, Wisconsin. Housed in a restored 1882 schoolhouse, our shop is filled with authentic antiques.

Bowler Area Historical Society Holiday Sale & Open House November 23^rd 8am-1pm Bowler Area Historical Society, 104 E. Main St., Bowler. They will be featuring homemade crafts, gifts, Christmas trees & wreaths, homemade soup and a bake sale.

Tigerton Holiday Bazaar November 23^rd 8am-2pm Tigerton Community Center, 221 Birch St., Tigerton. There will be vendors, Amish baked goods and candies & food available.

Antigo United Methodist Christmas Bazaar November 23^rd 10am-1pm Antigo United Methodist Church, 2034 5^th Ave., Antigo. Booths will include Christmas Past, Bakery items and Rada gourmet cooking items. Lunch is served with baked potatoes and toppings, bar-b-ques, fancy desserts and beverage. For more information, please call Nancy at 715-623-7169.

Deer Hunters Dinner November 23^rd 5-7pm Holy Family-St. William Catholic Church, 202 N. Ellms St., Wittenberg. The menu will include chicken, ham, stuffing, all the fixings and homemade pie.

Antigo Gateway Squares November 24^th 2-4:30pm Antigo United Methodist Church, 2034 W. 5th Ave., Antigo. Dancers range in age from 10 to 70+ with couples, singles, & youth. The club is very active and fun. Callers are: Mike & Michelle Seurer, SQS/RDS. For more information, please call Rose Marie at 715-623-2128 or Stacie at 715-598-2907.

Christmas for Kids! December 7^th 10am-noon Ascension Lutheran Church, 1412 Neva Rd., located just one block south of the fairgrounds in Antigo. In the two hours of the program we will teach the Christmas story, make Christian crafts, learn Christmas songs, decorate Christmas cookies, sing “Happy Birthday” to Jesus, and enjoy a delicious pizza lunch at the end of the morning.  This program is for children from age 3 through 8th grade. It is completely FREE! To register, call the church office at 715-627-2232 or go to our website, www.ascensionantigo.com.  Please join us for this free, fun, family event!

*Meetings*

Antigo Public Library Finance Meeting November 18^th 9:05am Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

Antigo Rotary Meeting November 18^th & November 25^th Noon -1pm Game On, 623 Edison St., Antigo.

Antigo Public Library Board Meeting November 19^th 5:30pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

Antigo Garden Club November 19^th 5:45pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. For more information, please call Barbara at 715-449-2775.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting November 20^th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

Finance, Personnel & Legislative Committee Meeting November 20^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

*Groups*

Baby & Me Group November 18^th & November 25^th 1:00pm-2:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Birthing Center, second floor of the hospital. Facilitator: RN/International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. For more information please call 715-623-9280. No fee.

AA Support Group (Open) November 21^st & November 23^rd 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the new hospital. Thursdays & Saturdays.

Narcotics Anonymous November 22^nd 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.

AL-ANON Meeting November 18^th & November 25^th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.

Overeaters Anonymous November 18^th & November 25^th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings November 19^th 6:45am United Methodist Church, 2034 5^th Ave., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group Chapter #950 November 19^th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group November 21^st 4:45pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.

H2O Cardio Classes November 18^th & November 20^th 9am Clara R. McKenna Aquatic Center, 111 Western Ave., Antigo.  H2O Cardio is a 45 minute high intensity water fitness program which will provide cardio & strength training without the strain & pain to muscles & joints. The water, along with the use of resistance equipment, will challenge all aspects of the body & increase your physical fitness level. For more information, please call 715-627-0497.

All Recovery Group Meeting November 24^th (Sundays) 7pm Langlade Hospital, 112 E. 5^th Ave., Antigo.  As a result of completing the Recovery Coach Training, Dr. David MacIntyre & Benjamin Dahms have started a new recovery group meeting at Langlade Hospital. It is open to any individual recovering from any addiction, their family, and friends. This is not a 12 step based group and has intentions of broadening our outreach in the community and relieve some of the stigma surrounding addiction. Please share with others!

Grief Support Group November 18^th & November 25^th 5:30-7pm Peace Lutheran Church, 300 Lincoln St., Antigo. Mondays from September 9^th through November 25^th. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life after the death of a loved one. We know it hurts, and we want to help. Facilitators will be Reverend Dan Kohn & Sarah Stoehr. For more information, please call 715-623-2200.

NEWCOMERS – Nicolet Welcome Service has a FREE WELCOME PACKET filled with gift certificates and brochures from Antigo/Langlade County businesses. For a warm friendly welcome, call Christine at 715-627-2881 or go to www.nicoletwelcome.com.

Langlade County Community Ceramics, a non-profit painting group that meets every Monday and Friday from 9am-Noon at Sts. Mary & Hyacinth, Classroom 8, 819 3rd Ave., Antigo.  Class cost is $3.00, to cover paint and anyone is welcome. We also take art-related field trips four times a year.

Antigo MOPS/MOMSnext , a chapter of an international group that offers encouragement and support to moms of children 0-18. We have relevant and interesting speakers, fun crafts, yummy food and free childcare while we meet. Our meetings are the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, September to May, at Antigo Community Church (723 Deleglise St.) from 9-11 am. For more information please see www.facebook.com/antigomops.

Zumba Gold is for those looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves at a lower intensity. Perfect for active older adults and first-timers! Classes are taught by ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor Terri Johnson. LOCATIONS: Schroeder’s Fitness Studio, 700 S. Superior St., Antigo, Sat. 11am. Elcho School, Tue. & Thur., 4m; Sat. 9am. First class is FREE. Follow @upnorthfitness at Facebook or visit terrijohnson.zumba.com for schedule changes.

The Hope Life Center Mobile Unit will be parked in the Goodwill parking lot off Hwy 64 in Antigo every Monday from 10:00am until 5:00pm. All services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. We offer pregnancy testing, ultrasound and STD testing and treatment for women. Call or text 715-843-4673 for an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.