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:
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!

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!

Creative Cooking with Jackie: Mexican Salads & Lime Carlota
Tuesday, June 3rd at 9:00-10:00am
YMCA Multi-Purpose Room
Join Jackie for a refreshing culinary experience as she teaches you how to prepare Mexican Summer Dishes- perfect for the warm days of June.
Registration Deadline: May 28th | Cancellation Deadline: May 21st
- Facilitator: Jackie Romero
- Members: $25
- Non-Members: $40
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!

Art with Lauren Leitner- Plastic Wrap Smush Painting & Nature Weaving
Tuesdays, June 3rd & 17th at 10:30am-12:00pm
The Landing Art Room
Rediscover the joy of art-making with local community artist, Lauren Leitner through hands-on abstract art projects that focus on creative play & exploration.
June 3rd: Paint Smushing: Reg. Deadline: May 23rd | Can. Deadline: May 28th
June 17th: Nature Weaving: Reg. Deadline: June 6th | Can. Deadline: June 13th
- Facilitator: Lauren Leitner
- Members: $25
- Non-Members: $40
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!

Let's Create with U-Paint: "Creating a Succulent Garden"
Wednesday, June 4th 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. June's activity will be creating a cute Succulent Garden in clear glass bubbles.
Registration & Cancellation Deadline: May 21st
- Facilitator: Briana Ziebell-Glasel
- Members: Small Bubble: $25 | Large Bubble: $40
- Registration Required
- Visit our Member Service Desk & Sign Up!

Readers Group: Words, Meanings & Connections
Wednesday, June 18th 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!
