My LINKcat AccountMemory Screening
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Room C
Registration: Register!
Presented by Dane County Aging and Disability Resource Center Memory Care Specialist, Amy Elske
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Memory Screening
When (Date)
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Where
Room C
Registration: Register!
Presented by Dane County Aging and Disability Resource Center Memory Care Specialist, Amy Elske
Tuesday Forum: Mementos & Memories - Travel Edition
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DeForest Area Community & Senior Center
Bring a treasured item, old or new, and share your stories. This is an opportunity to share a story about a vacation or trip you went on, just in time for summer.
Each participant will have a few minutes to talk. If you would rather sit back and watch, that’s fine too.
Tech Help at the Library*
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Near the Public Computers
Need help with your tablet, smartphone, or something on the computer? Signup for a one-on-one 30-minute session covering a technology issue of your choice.
Note: These sessions are not professional technical support meant to diagnose or repair broken or nonfunctioning equipment.
Pop-Up Library Stop
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DeForest Area Community & Senior Center
The library comes to visit the DeForest Area Community & Senior Center, providing you an opportunity to check out from a small selection of popular materials including: regular print fiction & nonfiction books, large print fiction, audio books, magazines, and more.
Please have your library card handy.
Qigong Outdoors
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The Village Green Across from the Library
Qigong is a moving meditation that is simple, easy to learn, and can be done by everyone, at any age and fitness level. Just mirror the movements of the instructor and reduce tension, improve breathing, and increase flexibility. Do this outside and get a boost of fresh, balancing energy.
Anyone (age 16 & up) is invited to sign a waiver and participate.
Class will be moved indoors, if space is available, during poor weather.
If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please contact library staff.
Making and Using Compost in Your Back Yard
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Community Room
What is compost and how can I use it in my yard? Why compost? What are the benefits of composting? Can I make my own compost?
Certified Master Gardener Anne Michels will answer these questions and many more during this talk. You will learn the role that oxygen, food and water play in the composting process. You will also learn what materials should never go in a compost pile.
From Parked to Driven
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Community Room
Why low motivation is so prevalent right now and steps to regain traction.
Presented by Jennifer Worley
These are challenging times when it comes to motivation and engagement. From Parked to Driven will look at how the past year and a half has impacted many people’s sense of motivation and explore 4 concepts & strategies to begin regaining traction. This presentation will include time for questions or conversation.
Exercise During Aging
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DeForest Area Community & Senior Center
Presented Dr. Sam Blum, Capitol Physical Therapy
Learn about how exercise can improve overall health and how activity can be implemented on a daily basis.
Dr. Blum earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Sport Science from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse, and later when on to achieve his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Creighton University. He grew up in the Madison area, attending Memorial High School and is excited to be back providing physical therapy to patients in the community in which he grew up.
Bonus Qigong
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Village Green Across from the Library
Join us for a weekly bonus session on Thursday mornings as instructor Nancy Osley invites you to practice this form of exercise and relaxation with controlled breathing and movement.