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
Tai Chi I & Tai Chi II Series with Colleen
Tai Chi I: Tuesdays, Jan. 7th-Feb. 25th at 10:00-10:45am Tai Chi II: Mondays, Jan. 6th-Feb. 24th at 11:15am-12:00pm
Small Group Training Studio
Join Colleen for the continuation of her previous Tai Chi Series'.
This session is only open to those who have completed Colleen Series' previously. If interested, see Amber for more details.
- Facilitator: Colleen Peters
- Members: $20
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Delores Kessel Presents: Advances in Mental Health Treatment
Friday, January 10th at 8:30-10:00am
The Landing Tech & Art Rooms
Join Delores as she walks us through advances in Mental Health & some brain research discoveries.
- Facilitator: Delores Kessel
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Seeking Inner Harmony with Bernie
Monday, January 13th & 27th at 10:00-11:30am
The YMCA Multipurpose Room
On the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month, Bernie Corsten is a Reiki Master Teacher, and will be sharing her knowledge of Reiki through her classes.
- Facilitator: Bernie Corsten
- Members: Free
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Wings Grief: Surviving Holiday Burnout- Tis the Season for a New Beginning
Tuesday, January 14th at 4:30-5:30pm
The Landing Tech Room
You barely made it through the holidays. The flame of "burnout" died down, but now you are faced with the challenge of beginning in a year your loved one will never live in. In this program, learn how to gradually recognize that endings don't have to be painful. They can & should lead to comfortable new beginnings.
NOTE: Registration is NOT taken through The Landing or The YMCA. Please contact Nan directly. wingsgrief.org | email: nanwings1@gmail.com | 715-845-4159
- Facilitator: Nan Zastrow
- Cost: Free
- Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
LIVESTRONG Informational Session
Monday, January 20th at 11:30am-12:30pm
The Landing Tech Room
LIVESTRONG at The YMCA is a FREE 12-week small group program designed for adult cancer survivors to help increase energy levels, improve body image, regain strength & balance, reduce stress & increases immunity.
Join Sara and Jay, YMCA LIVESTRONG Instructors top learn more about the program & how you can participate.
- Facilitator: Haley Houghton
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
A Road to Recovery: PAM Rehabilitation Health Educational Series
Tuesday, January 21st at 9:00-10:00am
The Landing Tech & Art Rooms
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive brain disorder that affects the nervous system & cause movement problems.
Big & Loud" program refers to Parkinson's Disease treatment, indicating a rehabilitation program utilizing the "LSVT BIG" and "LSVT LOUD" therapies, which focus on encouraging patients to make larger movements ("Big") and speak louder ("Loud") to combat the motor and speech difficulties associated with Parkinson's disease.
To help explain the process, a speech therapist will be presenting part of this program, and be available for questions.
Join in this program to better understand Parkinsons Disease and how the Big and Loud therapies work.
- Facilitator: Megan Schroeder
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Rennes Group Presents: Writing POA Documents
Wednesday, January 29th at 10:00-11:00am
The Landing Tech Room
A health POA allows the person who the document is out in place for, to designate a person who will make healthcare decisions, should they become incapacitated. The Social Services Department of the Rennes Group will; be presenting, "Writing POA Documents."
Join us to learn the difference between a Health POA & Advanced Directive.
- Facilitator: Rennes Group
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Wings Grief: Love Never Dies. Creating a Healthy & Normal Connection after Loss
Tuesday, February 4th at 4:30-5:30pm
The Landing Tech Room
Do you believe it's possible to create a relationship with a loved one who died? Maybe you've already practiced it. Or maybe you are a skeptic & think nobody can do that. Research indicates that it's healthy & normal to stay connected to your loved ones who died. Finding a way to sustain your love for the person after their death is important as you move forward in life.
NOTE: Registration is NOT taken through The Landing or The YMCA. Please contact Nan directly. wingsgrief.org | email: nanwings1@gmail.com | 715-845-4159
- Facilitator: Nan Zastrow
- Cost: Free
- Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Seeking Inner Harmony with Bernie
Monday, February 10th & 24th at 10:00-11:30am
The YMCA Multipurpose Room
On the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month, Bernie Corsten is a Reiki Master Teacher, and will be sharing her knowledge of Reiki through her classes.
- Facilitator: Bernie Corsten
- Members: Free
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
A Road to Recovery: PAM Rehabilitation Health Educational Series
Tuesday, February 12th at 9:00-10:00am
The Landing Tech & Art Rooms
While receiving a diagnosis of heart disease, or being identified as high risk, can be intimidating, it's important to understand that lifestyle changes & professional rehabilitation can help reduce health risks & improve overall well-being.
February is Heart Health Month- Wear red to the seminar & be entered into a drawing to win a prize.
- Facilitator: Megan Schroeder
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Getting to Know the ADRC
Thursday, February 13th at 9:00-10:00am
The Landing Tech & Art Rooms
Join in this program to gain better understanding of what programs & services that are avaiulable to the senior community through the ADRC.
- Facilitator: Jennifer Thompson
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Delores Kessel Presents: Suicide Awareness & Prevention
Friday, February 14th at 8:30-10:00am
The Landing Tech & Art Rooms
Join Delores as she walks us through advances in Mental Health & some brain Suicide is a significant public health issue, & this program will explore the varying suicide rates across the United States, with a focus on Wisconsin's position in comparison to other states.
Understanding that prevention & early intervention can save lives is key to creating a community that is more supportive, compassionate & proactive when it comes to mental health.
- Facilitator: Delores Kessel
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Wings Grief: Grief is a Journey, Not a Destination. 5-week series
Tuesday, February 18th - March 18th at 4:30-5:30pm
The Landing Tech Room
Life is a journey. Grief complicates that journey & creates many new paths. Grief isn't an event that happens & then ends. Grief is messy, brutal & the beginning of your great unknown.
Learn how to avoid the struggles & discover how you can thrive with this program.
NOTE: Registration is NOT taken through The Landing or The YMCA. Please contact Nan directly. wingsgrief.org | email: nanwings1@gmail.com | 715-845-4159
- Facilitator: Nan Zastrow
- Cost: Free
- Registration Required - Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Lifestyle Change Program
Thursday, February 20th-April 24th at 11:30am-12:30pm
YMCA Multi-Purpose Room
Certified Lifestyle Coach, Lisa Knoll is back with her "Journey Towards Better Health & Well-being" Program. These small group sessions focus on empowering participants to make small, healthy changes to their daily lives that eventually add up to big results.
Join Lisa for 10-weeks of sessions, each stand on their own, so particiapte in one or all of the sessions.
Cancellation Deadline: 24 hours prior to session.
- Facilitator: Lisa Knoll
- Members: 5 per Session
- Non-Members: $20 per Session
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
