Special Interest Programs
Check out our wide variety of uniques programs. Learn something new and fun!
For more information on any of the programs you see below, please call 715-841-1855 or e-mail memberservices@thelandingwausau.com
Practical Wisdom for Everyday Life Series
Thursday, March 13th-May 22nd at 10:00-11:30am
The Landing Tech & Art Room
There's nothing more practical than understanding more about what is true. Like a good map, it makes it easier to get where we want to go. Wisdom is true knowledge put to good use.
This series of presentations/discussions is an opportunity to build on gems of wisdom from life experiences & explore new ones. Topics include:
March 13th: What's True about being Human?
March 27th: What we focus on grows
April 3rd: The Joy of Listening
April 10th: Caring with People
May 8th: Unique & Irreplaceable: You, Me & Everyone
May 15th: Intuition, Inspiration, Vision: A Treasure Chest of Tools
May 22nd: What's Written in the Human Heart
- Facilitator: Loretta Ulmschneider
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Bridge Lessons- Advanced & Beyone Beginner's Lessons
Wednesdays, March 26th-May 28th at 12:30-2:30pm (No Class April 2nd or May 7th)
YMCA Multi-Purpose & School Age Rooms
Registration Deadline: March 12th | Cancellation Deadline: March 5th
- Facilitator: Emalyn Nikstad
- Advanced Cost: $20
- Beyond Beginner Cost: $35 (includes book)
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Mind, Body & Spirit with Debby Krenz
Thursdays, April 10th & 17th at 9:30-11:00am
The YMCA Multi-Purpose Room
Learn to connect with your intuition! There is a place inside of you that has infinite wisdom & knowledge. I can help you bring greater peace, joy & abundance into your life!
Registration is required. Registration/Cancellation Date: Four Days prior to class
- Facilitator: Debby Krenz
- Members: $12
- Non-Members: $27
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Getting to Know Classic Films
Fridays, April 11th & 25th at 12:00-1:30pm
The Landing Tech Room
Join Scott Schutte, classic movie buff for our classic movies for April.
April 11th: "Duck Soup": (1933)
April 25th: "It Happened One Night": (1934)
- Facilitator: Scott Schutte
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Cooking with Jackie- Chilaquiles
Tuesday, April 15th at 9:00-12:00pm
The YMCA Multi-Purpose Room
Join Jackie in creating a Traditional Mexican Sunday Breakfast of Chilaquiles with Eggs & Refried Beans. Jackie will provide you with recipes for the dishes she makes.
You won't want to miss this program-you get to eat this delicious Mexican classic meal that Jackie just taught. Spots are limited.
Registration Deadline: March 27th | Cancellation Deadline: March 24th
- Facilitator: Jackie Romero
- Members: $25
- Non-Members: $40
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
2026 Travel Show with Collette Travel
Monday, April 21st at 10:15am
The Landing Tech & Art Rooms
Join Collette Representative, Katie Ganshert as she highlights the four great trips we have planned for 2026. Travel includes: Italy, Alaska, Iceland & Quebec.
- Facilitator: Katie Ganshert
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Protecting our Jewels of Summer- Butterflies
Wednesday, April 23rd at 9:00-10:00am
The Landing Tech & Art Rooms
Monarchs & other pollinator species are declining across the United States, but we can make a difference. Pollution, pesticides, pests, pathogens & climate change have all been associated with shrinking & shifting the pollinator populations.
Learn how fascinating these beautiful creatures are & how you too can become a Monarch Herder.
- Facilitator: Maryellen Marnholtz
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
The Lore & History of the Home Run in Major League Baseball
Tuesday, April 29th at 10:30-11:30am
The Landing Tech & Art Rooms
Ted Rulseh is a full-time, freelance writer, author & publisher of 11 books & lifelong baseball fan. There's so much to contemplate amid baseball's legends & in the sports voluminous historical record. Join in this program & share his observations, discoveries, delights & less-than-professional opinions.
- Facilitator: Ted Rulseh
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Cooking with Jackie- Mole De Olla & Guacamole
Tuesday, May 6th at 9:00-12:00pm
The YMCA Multi-Purpose Room
Mole De Olla is a revered stew. As with many of the Mexican stews, the first step for Mole de Olla is making abroth with the meat, along with onion, garlic & herbs. The stew is rich, earthy, a little spicy, smokey & a whole lot of deliciousness.
You won't want to miss this program-you get to eat this delicious Mexican classic meal that Jackie just taught. Spots are limited.
Registration Deadline: May 1st | Cancellation Deadline: April 23rd
- Facilitator: Jackie Romero
- Members: $25
- Non-Members: $40
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Let's Create with U-Paint: "Blossoms in The Breeze"
Wednesday, May 7th at 1:00-3:00pm
The Landing Art Room
Join Briana Ziebell-Glasel on the first Wednesday of the month for an art teacher lead class to create an art piece every month. May's project will be a beautiful Blossom canvas.
Registration Deadline: May 5th | Cancellation Deadline: April 23rd
- Facilitator: Briana Ziebell-Glasel
- Members: $25
- Non-Members: $40
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Darlene Antoniewicz & Debby Krenz Presents: Resilience
Thursday, May 8th at 1:30-3:00pm
The Landing Tech & Art Room
Join us for a powerul & inspiring session, as part of Debby Krenz's Mind, Body & Spirit series. This special event features speaker Darlene Antoniewicz, RN, an experienced wellness educator & Ordained minister. Darlene brings profound insights & wisdom gained through both personal & professional experiences. She offers sentient knowledge & deeper understanding in her presentations.
- Facilitator: Debby Krenz
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Gardening with Aaron Griner
Tuesday, May 13th & Thursday, May 22nd at 1:00-2:30pm
The Landing Tech Room
Join Aaron Griner-- former farmer, experiences market gardener & other half to our Landing Kitchen Lead, Haley-- for these informative & timely gardening programs.
- May 13th: Raised Beds & Container Gardening
- May 22nd: Hydroponic Gardening
Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner, you won't want to miss these sessions.
- Facilitator: Aaron Griner
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Mind, Body & Spirit with Debby Krenz
Thursdays, May 15th at 9:30-11:00am
The YMCA Multi-Purpose Room
Learn to connect with your intuition! There is a place inside of you that has infinite wisdom & knowledge. I can help you bring greater peace, joy & abundance into your life! This will be Debby's last class for the summer.
Registration is required. Registration/Cancellation Date: Four Days prior to class
- Facilitator: Debby Krenz
- Members: $12
- Non-Members: $27
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Readers Group: Words, Meanings & Connections
Wednesday, May 21st at 9:30-11:00am
The YMCA Multi-Purpose Room
Join Bill & Sue, who love to read & talk about reading. Let's explore why we read, our histories as readers, the ups & downs of reading life. This group is for any who likes to read. We will offer a safe place for authentic discussion.
- Facilitator: Bill Pogge & Susan Reetz
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
Getting to Know Classic Films
Fridays, May 9th & 23rd at 12:00-1:30pm
The Landing Tech Room
Join Scott Schutte, classic movie buff for our classic movies for April.
May 9th: "The Bride of Frankenstein" (1935)
May 23rd: "Sergeant York" (1941)
- Facilitator: Scott Schutte
- Members: FREE
- Non-Members: Day Pass Required
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!
