Community Calendar for 9/9/19 to 9/16/19

*Community Events*

Antigo Area Community Food Pantry September 11^th11am-1pm (Wednesdays) & September 13^th 1pm-3pm (Fridays), 2120 Progress Blvd., Antigo (715) 623-1103. Our monthly donation focus for month of September will be canned protein: chicken, tuna, turkey & ham. The following is a testimonial from an individual helped by the Antigo Community Food Pantry this year: “I live on $660 a month.  I own my own home, but can’t even pay my taxes.  They pantry helps so I can eat.”

Elcho Area Community Food Pantry September 9^th & September 16^th 10:30am-12:30pm (Mon.), September 11^th 4-6pm (Wed.), 11224 Antigo St., Elcho. Call (715) 610-5886 for more information.

2019 Thrivent Cans Hunger Food Drive Important Dates - Build Week: September 21-29; Voting & Judging Week: September 30 - October 6; Food Pickup: October 7; Awards Dinner: October 9. Join other business in our community addressing the needs of families struggling with food-insecurity. For more information contact Jean Greening at Thrivent Financial (715-623-5279 or at jean.greening@thrivent.com) or Rose Prunty at the Antigo Community Food Pantry (715-623-1103 antigofoodpantry@gmail.com).

Mobility Exercise September 9^th & September 11^th (Every Mon. & Wed.) 9-10am Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.

Mahjong at the Langlade County Senior Center September 9^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.

Monday Night Run/Walk with Jack Lake Silent Sports Association September 9^th 5:30-8:30pm Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trail, N8375 Park Road, Deerbrook. Start your week out on the trail! Join the Jack Lake Silent Sports Association on Mondays at 5:30 pm for a run/walk on the single track trails. They will meet at the trailhead located to the right when entering Veterans Memorial Park.  You can then run, hike, or skip your own distance and pace and meet back when you are finished. Run/walk will happen rain or shine! Feel free to stay and socialize after. The bikers have Thursday night rides if that's more your style! For more information, please call 715-216-5662.

Coffee Klatch for Seniors September 10^th  & September 12^th (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 September 10^th & September 12^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.  Pre-register by calling the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 715-627-6232.

Tuesday Morning “Geezer” Bike Rides September 10^th 9am Peaceful Valley Warming House, 420 Field St.,  Antigo. Tuesday Morning “Geezer” Bike Rides are every Tuesday morning. They divide into groups going distances of 10 to 25 miles. Rides will last 1-2 hours. Contact Nick Salm at njsalm1@gmail.com for more information or to be put on his email list.

Head-To-Toe Exercise September 10^th & September 12^th (Every Tues. & Thur.) 9-10am Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo. Join us for cardio and strength exercises.

Langlade County Senior Center Lunch Bunch September 10^th 11:30am Rick’s 45 Roadhouse, N4290 Hwy. 45/47, Antigo.

Second Tuesday Concert September 10^th 6-8 p.m. WOW Art Park, 114 Vinal Street, Wittenberg. The Silhouettes will be playing for the concert. They are a 4 piece band playing country music as well as rock ‘n’ roll oldies. Their various instruments include guitar, steel guitar, mandolin, drums & bass. As always, the Concert is free to the public, sponsored by Crossroads Community Theatre & Walls of Wittenberg! Bring chairs, snacks & beverages to enjoy. Support the Wittenberg Ambulance members who will be providing food for purchase. FREE ICE CREAM! Donations are always welcome. In case of rain, concert will be held in the WOWSPACE.

Blood Pressure Clinic September 11^th 9am-Noon Antigo Fire Department, 700 Edison St., Antigo. For more information, please call Lisa Vollmar at 715-350-7315.

Preschool Story Time September 11^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 September 11^th 1-2:30pm Langlade County Senior Center, 1225 Langlade Rd., Antigo.

Car Seat Fitting and Checks September 11^th 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.

The Art of Parenting September 11^th-October 30^th (Weds.) 6:30-8pm Antigo High School, Media Tech Rm., 1900 10^th Ave., Antigo. The FamilyLife Local Team of Wisconsin invites you to join them for a FREE 8-week parenting class. This class explores the challenges & joys that come with raising children. The study will focus on the importance of having a unique plan for each child's future & developing a community of support to help achieve those goals. Contract Tom & Sharon Duke at tsdukefl@gmail.com to register. Class enrolment is limited to 20 participants so early registration is recommended. For more information, please call 608-219-5178 or go to: https://www.familylife.com/parenting/

Play & Learn September 12^th 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 September 12^th (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.

Stone Soup Playing at the Langlade County Senior Center September 13^th 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.

Open House at the Health Service Center Building, including the Senior Center September 13^th 1:30-3:30pm Langlade County Health Service Center, 1225 Langlade Road, Antigo. Not sure about what we do at the Langlade County Health Service Center? Come visit our offices and senior center. Find out what services are available and how we can help you! There will be entertainment, drinks & snacks, blood pressure & hearing screenings, the Hope mobile unit will be here and door prizes. For more information, please call 715-627-6250.

Country Rocks Autism September 13^th & 14^th Bonnie & Clyde Gangster Park, 5261 Hwy. 51, Harshaw. Acts on Friday will include: Mo Pitney, Chris Kroeze, Natalie Murphy, Lee Walker, Joe Wright & Jagwire. Saturday will include: Brian Howe (formerly singer of Bad Company), Storm, Bobby Friss & Whitehouse Players. Tickets are $50 for both days and are available at all Trig’s locations or online at countryrocksautism.eventbrite.com. Proceeds will benefit Northwood’s Autism projects.

Elcho UCC Church Men’s Club Friday Night Fish Fry September 13^th 5-7pm Jack Lamar Elcho Pavilion, N11283 Dorr St., Elcho. “Fish Fry and Shrimp” (fried or broiled), fries, coleslaw, & custard for $10 per plate with other options available at an additional cost. Opens at 4pm. For more information, please call 262-720-4856.

2^nd Annual Jack Lake Trail Run September 14^th 7am Jack Lake Mountain Bike Trail, N8375 Park Road, Deerbrook. There will be a free, 1m kids run, followed by a 5k and a 7.5mi trail run. The kids’ run starts at 8:30am, the mass start for the 5k and 7.5 mi will be at 9am. The kids’ run is free, but registration information will be required. The cost for the 5k & 7.5mi. is $25. Registration will run from 7-8:30am. If you are looking for more information about the trails, check out LAMBA’s Facebook page. For more information, please call 715-216-5662.

Antigo Farmer’s Market September 14^th 8am-Noon Heinzen Pavilion, 603 6th Avenue, Antigo. All produce is locally grown by the vendor who sells them. Shopping at the Antigo Farmer’s Market is a great way to get local, in season food, and make connections with the people that grew it.

20^th Annual Lakes and Leaves Bike Ride September 14^th 8am Summit Lake Park, US Highway 45, Summit Lake. This annual ride offers some of the most beautiful road riding in Langlade County. Helmets are required. There will be rest areas, food & refreshments. With 4 different route lengths (6, 18, 38, & 62 mile) we have something for everyone. For more information, go to antigochamber.com or call 715-623-4134.

2019 Walk to End Alzheimer's September 14^th 9am Antigo Middle School, 815 7th Avenue, Antigo. Registration at 9am; Ceremony at 10am Walk to follow. The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s™ is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness & funds for Alzheimer’s care, support & research. Visit alz.org for more information or call Julie at 715-362-7779.

*Meetings*

Antigo Rotary Meeting September 9^th & September 16^th Noon -1pm Swartzendruber's Supper Club, 1315 Forrest Ave., Antigo.

Park, Cemetery & Recreation Commission Meeting September 9^th 5:30pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade Senior Citizen Club Meeting September 10^th 1:30-3pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

Antigo Optimist Club Meeting September 11^th 12-1pm North Star Lanes, 400 Prosser Place, Antigo.

City Council Meeting September 11^th 6pm City Hall, 700 Edison St., Antigo.

Langlade County Humane Society Membership Meeting September 12^th 6pm Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

Antigo Library Finance Meeting September 16^th 9:05am Antigo Public Library, 617 Clermont St., Antigo.

*Groups*

Baby & Me Group September 9^th & September 16^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) September 12^th & September 14^th 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 September 13^th 7:00pm. Langlade Hospital, 112 East Fifth Avenue, Antigo. Langlade Hospital Conference Room 1022, adjacent to Chapel in the Langlade Hospital.

AL-ANON Meeting September 9^th & September 16^th 1:30pm. Antigo Community Church - Quest Center - Room 1, 723 Deleglise Street, Antigo. Mondays at 1:30pm.

Overeaters Anonymous September 9^th & September 16^th 7:00pm. St. Mary & Hyacinth Parish Center, Room 4, 819 3rd Avenue, Antigo. Mondays at 7:00pm.

Weight Watchers Meetings September 10^th 6:45am United Methodist Church, 2034 5^th Ave., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group Chapter #950 September 10^th 4pm Antigo Community Church/School, 723 Deleglise St., Antigo.

T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Support Group September 12^th 4:45pm Steffen Memorial Home, 503 5^th Ave., Antigo.

H2O Cardio Classes September 9^th & September 11^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 September 15^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!

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-in are welcome.

Grief Support Group September 9^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.

Alzheimer’s Support Group September 9^th 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 September 10^th 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.