Health & Wellness Programs
The Landing brings in experts to help shed light on health, wellness, and well-being issues, join us.
For more information on any of the programs you see below, please call 715-841-1855 or e-mail memberservices@thelandingwausau.com
BrainSavers: 12-Week Series
Mondays, September 8th-November 26th
The Small Group Training Room
BrainSavers 2: (Beginners) Mondays & Wednesdays at 1:00-2:00pm
BrainSavers 1: (Continuing) Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12:15-1:15pm
BrainSavers is an evidence-based, Brain + Body Total Fitness program for Healthy Aging. This Program will help you maintain your enjoyment of independent living, while improving your overall physical & mental well-being. It is designed to help those living with or at risk for Alzheimer's Disease and dementia, and those wishing to grow and exercise their brains.
Registration is required and is only open to 20 participants. If full, please get added to the wait list.
- Facilitator: Amber Pender
- Members: $25
- Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Alzheimer's Association Presents: Healthy Living for your Brain & Body- Tips from latest reasearch
Monday, December 1st at 10:00-11:00am
The Landing Tech Room
For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that ,may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age.
Join us to learn about research in the areas of nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement.
- Facilitator: Julie St. Pierre
- Members: FREE
- Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Free Blood Pressure Clinic with MCW Students
Wednesday, December 3rd at 12:30-2:30pm
The YMCA Multi-Purpose Room
High Blood Pressure often has no symptoms, but can lead to serious health risks. A quick check cann make a big differenecee in your health.
Get checked by a Central Wisconsin Medical College Student to learn your numbers and take the first step toward better health.
- Facilitator: Medical College of Wisconsin
- Members: FREE
- No Registration Required
Honoring Choices- Presentation & 1 on 1 Sessions
Tuesday, December 9th at 9:00-10:00am
The YMCA Multi-Purpose Room
Join Julie from Aspirus to learn about Advance Care Planning, the process which helps you think, talk and write down your choices for future health care decisions. While it's not an easy topic to consider, it is important for every adult to have a Health Care Directive. You can also register for one of four 1 on 1 sessions with Julie to start the process.
1 on 1 sessions available on Tuesday, December 16th: 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am
- Facilitator: Julie Berge
- Members: FREE
- Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Wings Grief- The Gift of Something Old, Something New and Something just to get you Through
Tuesday, December 9th at 3:30-4:40pm
The Landing Tech Room
When grief becomes a part of your holiday season, it's easy to focus on what hurts. You know you can't go back to the "way it was". Anticipating change is a significant cause for holiday anxiety.
Join us and reflect on the preciousness of life each day and learn ways to cherish the gifts that give a sense of peace.
Registration must be done by calling 715-845-4159 or email wingsgiref.org
- Facilitator: Nan Zastrow
- Members: FREE
- Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Delores Kessel Presents: Cooking as a Tool for Strong Mental Health
Friday, November 14th at 8:30-10:00am
The Landing Tech Room
This presentation will discuss how cooking enhances mental health by reducing stress, fostering accomplishment, encouraging social connections and serving as a creative outlet. It will also highlight the mental health benefits of seasonal cooking traditions and shared meals during the holiday season.
- Facilitator: Delores Kessel
- Members: FREE
- Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
LiveStrong Informational Session
Monday, December 15th at 11:00am-12:00pm
The Landing Tech Room
LiveStrong at The YMCA is a FREE 12-week small group program designed for adult cancer survivors who have become de-conditioned or chronically fatigued from their treatment. LiveStrong provides individualized workouts, spirit of community increases energy levels, improved body image, regain strength & balance, reduces stress and increases immunity.
Join Sara & Jay, YMCA LiveStrong Instructors to learn more about the program and how you can participate.
- Facilitator: Haley Houghton
- Members: FREE
- Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Glaser Dental Presents: Oral Hygiene & Why Not?
Wednesday, December 17th at 11:30am-12:30pm
The Landing Tech & Art Room
Join Karin and Kylee from Glaser Dental for an informative session on the importance of oral hygiene, especially as we age. Discover why oral health issues like dry mouth, new cavities, gum disease and mouth sores can suddenly appear, even if you've has a healthy mouth your whole life. Learn when o seek second opinions and get your pressing questions answered in a relaxed, educational setting.
- Facilitator: Karin Vermack
- Members: FREE
- Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
