Community Calendar for 12/9/19 to 12/16/19
*Community Events*
Antigo Area Community Food Pantry December 11th 11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & December 13th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103. Our monthly donation focus for month of December will be canned fruit (in juice). The following is a testimonial from an individual helped by the Antigo Community Food Pantry this year: “I just moved to Antigo. I don’t think I will need your help very long. However, our finances fell a little behind because of the move.”
Elcho Area Community Food Pantry December 9th & December 16th 2:30-4:30pm (Mon.), December 11th 4-6pm (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) 275-5010 for more information.
Tigerton Main Street presents Annual Festival of Trees November 29th-December 30th 1905 Village Hall, Tigerton. Vote for your favorite decorated tree.
Mobility Exercise December 9th & December 11th (Every Mon. & Wed.) 9-10am Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. The cost is $42 for 16 classes.
CoVantage Credit Union Sponsored Fit Money Class – Keeping Score December 9th 1-2pm Antigo Area Community Food Pantry, 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo. This class will feature learning about credit scores.
Mahjong at the Langlade County Senior Center December 9th 1-3pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Come and learn how to play. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.
Coffee Klatch for Seniors December 10th & December 12th (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 December 10th & December 12th (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 December 10th & December 12th (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 December 11th 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 December 11th 10-11:30am Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.
Preschool Story Time December 11th 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 December 11th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. $1 per card is suggested.
Car Seat Fitting and Checks December 11th 4-6pm Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. Free car seat checks and sitting performed by certified staff. Some car seats available at reduced cost. For more information, please call Linda at 715-623-3633 ext. 140.
One Way (grades K-2) & Cross Trainers (grades 3-6) Kid’s Clubs December 11th 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 December 12th 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 December 12th (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.
Langlade County Senior Center Christmas Party December 13th 1:30-3:30pm Langlade Co. Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.
Stone Soup Playing at the Langlade County Senior Center December 13th 1:30-3:30pm Langlade Co. Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. They will be playing music for your enjoyment. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.
Santa at the Langlade County Historical Society December 13th & 16th 6-8pm December 14th & 15th 1-4pm Langlade County Historical Society Museum, 404 S. Superior St., Antigo. For more information, please call 715-627-4464.
Elcho UCC Men’s Club Friday Night Fish Fry December 13th 4-7pm Jack Lamar Pavilion, N11283 Dorr Street, Elcho. Monthly Men’s Club special Friday Night Fish Fry serving 5-7pm. Opens at 4pm. “Fish Fry” (fried or broiled) &/or fried shrimp, fries, coleslaw & custard! For more information, please call Warren Wagner at 715-275-3134.
Antigo Bike and Ski Club-Moonlight Ski & Snowshoe December 13th 7pm Gartzke Flowage Hiking, Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Trails, W6379 5th Avenue Rd., Antigo. The moonlight ski & snowshoe outings will be held at Gartzke Flowage. If we do not have enough snow to ski & snow shoe, we will still have a hike. Meet in the parking lot at 7pm. Bring some snacks to share at the shelter & your own drinks to enjoy by the fire. Go to antigobikeandskiclub.com for more information.
Comedy Showcase December 14th 6pm Mattoon Community Hall, 617 Hwy. D, Mattoon. Doors open at 6pm and shows starts at 7pm featuring 4 of the best regional comics of the upper Midwest. $5 a ticket, $10 at the door. This is a fundraising event for the Mattoon American Legion. Food provided by the Historical Society. Beer provided by the Mattoon Fire Department.
Monthly Pancake Breakfast December 15th 8am-1pm Elcho American Legion Post, Elmo St., Elcho. Join us for our monthly breakfast including: pancakes, potato pancakes, biscuits & gravy, sausage patties or links, coffee, milk & juice. All you care to eat for $8. For more information, call Larry Anderson at 715-610-3912.
Holiday Concert December 15th 4pm Volm Theater, Antigo High School, 1900 10th Ave., Antigo. Join us for a holiday concert featuring the Antigo Area Community Band and Of Chorus for a free-will offering. There will be concessions and raffle prizes.
*Meetings*
Antigo Rotary Meeting December 9th & December 16th Noon -1pm Game On, 623 Edison St., Antigo.
Park, Cemetery & Recreation Commission Meeting December 9th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Langlade Senior Citizen Club Meeting December 10th Noon Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. Join us for a Christmas potluck and a Secret Santa gift.
Antigo Optimist Club Meeting December 11th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.
City Council Meeting December 11th 6pm City Hall 700 Edison St., Antigo.
Langlade County Humane Society Monthly Membership Meeting December 12th 5:30pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo. The public is invited and new members are always welcome. For more information, please call 715-627-6632.
Antigo Public Library Personnel & Finance Committee Meeting December 16th 9:05am Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.
*Groups*
Baby & Me Group December 9th & December 16th 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) December 12th & December 14th 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 December 13th 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.
AL-ANON Meeting December 9th & December 16th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church – Quest Center – Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.
Overeaters Anonymous December 9th & December 16th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.
Weight Watchers Meetings December 10th 6:45am United Methodist Church, 2034 5th Ave., Antigo.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group Chapter #950 December 10th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.
T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group December 12th 4:45pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5th Ave., Antigo.
H2O Cardio Classes December 9th & December 11th 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 December 15th (Sundays) 7pm Langlade Hospital, 112 E. 5th 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!
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.
Alzheimer’s Support Group December 9th 6pm Antigo Adult Day Care, Rosalia Garden, 519 Flight Rd., Antigo. This Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support group will meet the 2nd Monday of each month. For more information, please call Deacon Pam Werth at 715-219-6363.
Compassionate Friends-Antigo Chapter December 10th 7pm Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. This is support group which is open to the public and assists families who have lost a child. Meetings are held monthly at 7:00 p.m. at Langlade Hospital/Conference Room 1021 (behind the chapel). For more information, please call Becki at 715-623-7123.