Educational Programs

The Landing has an incredible group of educators fostering continuous learning.

Introduction to Spanish - 8 Week Course

Mondays, March 11 - April 29 at 10:00 - 11:00 am

The Landing Tech Room

Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world, with around 440 million native speakers, and 70 or so million people speaking it as a second language.

There are 20 Spanish speaking countries who use the language in an official capacity, as well as large populations of Spanish speakers in other countries.

This course will help you develop basic Spanish speaking survival skills, and explore the culture, practices and perspectives that are unique to Hispanic cultures.

Your instructor, Celin Mejias who is native to Venezuela, and teaches for Marathon County Literacy Council, along with the course materials he will provide you with, will guide you through Spanish language related to greetings, common words, and vocabulary needed to travel to Spanish speaking countries.

Whether you just want to learn basic Spanish or are planning on traveling to a Spanish speaking country, you won’t want to miss this 8-week course!

Facilitator: Celin Mejias
Members: $160
Non-Members: $180
Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!

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Rick Lohr: Cuba

Tuesday, April 9th at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday, May 2nd at 10:00 am- 11:00 am

The Landing Tech & Art Room

Facilitator: Rick Lohr
Members: FREE
Non-Members: Day Pass Required
Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!

The Great Pinery of the North: Part 3 of Three-Part Series

Wednesday, April 17th at 10:00 am - 11:30 am

The Landing Tech & Art Room

"Part III "How White Pine was Exploited"

Part III deals with the people who exploited the White Pine, the lumber barons. Were they robbers of a natural resource, good stewards of the land, or forward-thinking businesspeople that harvested a renewable crop, creating new businesses when old ones failed. We will discuss the legacy of the lumber barons in this final part of this Great Pinery Series.

Facilitator: Dick Beier & Bill Bertram
Members: FREE
Non-Members: Day Pass Required
Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!

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Secrets of Planning a Happy Retirement

Friday, April 19th at 10:00 am - 11:00am

The Landing Tech Room

Join Tony Omernik, an experiences returement coach, as he leads this program that helps people develop their personalized, non-financial plan for a happy retirement.

Facilitator: Tony Omernik
Members: FREE
Non-Members: YMCA Day Pass Required
Registration Required
Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!

Richard Olson Presents: Two Women, Many Battles, One War

Tuesday, April 23rd at 10:00 am - 11:00am

The Landing Tech & Art Rooms

Two Women, Many Battles, One War

While different in many ways, and champions of different causes, Clara Barton and Dorothea Dix were pioneers in breaking through barriers that limited a woman’s role in society.

They cemented their place in history through their efforts in social and political issues, their contributions in the field of medicine, and their not-always-welcomed involvement in their various endeavors.

Join Richard Olson, retired Spanish teacher and Landing member, to learn more about these trail-blazing women.

Facilitator: Richard Olson
Members: FREE
Non-Members: YMCA Day Pass Required
Registration Required
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Volunteering 101 with Tony Omernick

Friday, April 26th at 10:00 am - 11:00am

The Landing Tech Room

Join Tony Omernick, an experiences retirement coach, and retired RSVP Director, involoved in connecting retirees to volunteer opportunities that are a right fit for them.

Facilitator: Tony Omernick
Members: FREE
Non-Members: YMCA Day Pass Required
Registration Required
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Basic Bike Maintenance

Monday, April 29th at 11:30 am - 12:30pm

The Landing Tech & Art Rooms

In this session you will learn the basic anatomy of a bike, what things are called, adjusting shifts and brakes, flat tire repair and how to remove and install wheels. Cleaning of your bike and when to take it in to a local shop for service will also be covered.

Facilitator: John Nowaczyk
Members: FREE
Non-Members: YMCA Day Pass Required
Registration Required
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Edward Jones: Leave it, Move it, Roll it, Take it

Tuesday, April 30th at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Landing Tech & Art Room

If you, or someone you care about recently switched jobs or retired, or are facing unemployment due to a layoff or downsizing, this seminar can help you determine what to do with your assets.

Facilitator: Paul Dau
Members: FREE
Non-Members: Day Pass Required
Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!

The Great Pinery of the North: Part 4 of Four-Part Series

Wednesday, May 8th at 10:00 am - 11:30 am

The Landing Tech & Art Room

"Part IV: Reviving Wausau"

As the logging industry moved toward collapse, sharp-minded business owners in the town pooled their resources and ideas in an effort to redefine the area’s economy.

Although they came to Wausau for the soft pines and the profits, the businessmen stayed long after they had cut down the trees. These businessmen were known as the Wausau Group. Never was there a time when so few accomplished so much!

Facilitator: Dick Beier & Bill Bertram
Members: FREE
Non-Members: Day Pass Required
Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!

Rick Lohr: Easter Island

Tuesday, May 14th at 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tuesday, May 23rd at 10:00 am - 11:00am

The Landing Tech & Art Room

Facilitator: Rick Lohr
Members: FREE
Non-Members: Day Pass Required
Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!

Poverty Compassion with The United Way

Wednesday, May 22nd at 10:30 am - 11:30 am

The Landing Tech Room

United Way core services help strengthen our community by connecting people to needed services. Join Ben Lee for this community impactive presentation.

Ben Lee, Director of Community Impact for the United Way of Marathon County, who have a vision statements and goals to improve the quality of live for people that have low or no income needs.

This program will focus on some specific low-income statistics for the Wausau area along with ways we can approach, greet and engage individuals receiving services with compassion.

United Way core services help strengthen our community by connecting people to needed services. Join Ben Lee for this community impactive presentation.

Facilitator: Ben Lee
Cost: Free
Registration Required
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Edward Jones: What happens after the Paychecks Stop

Tuesday, May 28th at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Landing Tech Room

Whether retirement is a few years away or already here, having a strategy in place and periodically reviewing that strategy to meet current and future goals, will better ensure you’re aligned to meet your financial goals.

Facilitator: Paul Dau
Members: FREE
Non-Members: Day Pass Required
Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!