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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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