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Menomonie
5. Consider Solar
Have you considered solar energy? What is the process of going solar, moving toward a cleaner and greener future? How it can lower or eliminate your electric bill, add value to your home, and reduce your carbon footprint. What are the paybacks, tax credits and more.
Presenter: Nikki Widholm, Olson Solar Energy
Coordinator: Howard D. Lee (715) 235-8841
Wednesday: September 4 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
Shirley Doane Senior Center, 1412 6th Street E.
To view the recording, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Kym8Ovq_enNVUp4B0KWdiBwbYzzJRp-w6WsVSVsGvyUxoMiBwqnc8-VolLb9wgjc.raIHbTYA9cMSuSKz?startTime=1725462450000
6. Why Do Counties Matter?
Ever called 911? Needed help from law enforcement? Wanted a copy of a marriage license or birth certificate? Searched for help for a disabled or aged loved one? Had a relative or neighbor who lost his job and couldn’t afford groceries AND medical care? Learn about all the things that county government provides, and how it is all funded.
Presenter: Kris Korpela, Dunn County Manager
Coordinator: Pat Eggert (715) 308-5357
Wednesday: September 4 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
To view the recording, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/J9qwkzwCuvn1m95qbXefGIM_UVvwKQi3rYYF0tfVEwX917deJvpk5JhRiVC0Wv9w.1R2cf5t0gn5FUUUZ?startTime=1725474741000
7. Home Sweet Home Hospital
Take this excellent opportunity to learn about new healthcare advances Mayo can now provide to patients. Telehealth’s explosion during the Covid-19 pandemic makes it possible to receive healthcare nearly anywhere, including hospital-level care in the comfort of your home. Learn about the evolution of the hospital at home model of care, the benefits it offers to patients as well as its limitations which are particularly relevant to rural communities.
Presenters: Margaret Paulson, D.O. and
Angela Ederhardt, MBA Mayo Clinic Health System
Coordinator: Howard Lee (715) 235-8841
Thursday: September 5 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Shirley Doane Senior Center, 1412 6th Street E
To view the recording, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/UeP9brNXGLxjnReGUQO0jmQmHNAaiSz52tvmd79XsmuU9WeFU2GpOHJpJMoPjr1m.cJv6c8Nkwqx9rLCa?startTime=1725548497000
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8. Big Dot of Happiness Tour
Started in 1999, the company designs, markets, manufactures, and ships party goods with a goal of making parties even more extraordinary. The company recently expanded its facility and product line to include home décor merchandise. The products are 100% unique, and the company is constantly re-inventing itself. It now has over 100 employees, has shipped over 500,000 orders, and has partnered with Home Depot.com, Target.com, Amazon, Wal-Mart.com, eBay, Etsy, Macy’s.com, and Michaels.com.
Limit 20 per tour. Sign up for one tour only.
Presenters: Chang Lor and company personnel
Coordinator: Mark Quilling (651) 772-9398
Thursday: September 5 A 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday: September 10 B 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Big Dot of Happiness, 412 Technology Drive E.
9. Medicare Fraud – It Could Happen to You (And Too Often Does!)
Did you know that Medicare and Medicare beneficiaries lose BILLIONS of dollars each year due to fraud, errors, and abuse? Think it can’t happen to you or doesn’t happen in Wisconsin? It could, and too often it does. Learn how you can protect yourself and Medicare and how to detect and report Medicare-related fraud with the help of Wisconsin’s Senior Medicare Patrol. Find out about currently available volunteer opportunities with SMP to help spread the message to Wisconsin Medicare beneficiaries. Resource materials will be provided.
Presenter: Jim Trip, Senior Medicare Patrol
Coordinator: Howard Lee (715) 235-8841
Monday: September 9 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Shirley Doane Senior Center, 1412 6th Street E.
To view the recording, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/qYa6u1l9BvfdHqh4Eyd9d7DEjwb1T2mQSeZ4QYXDQwDh8DX9USLyWvWzK50HuydN.UriazQ-CRM_zjlWT?startTime=1725894074000
10. Understand the New Electoral Maps for the State of Wisconsin
Last spring the Wisconsin Supreme Court determined the maps for electoral districts in the state were unconstitutional and must be redrawn. Annemarie McClellan was involved as a plaintiff in the case. She will explain the new districts, the process to arrive at them, and answer your questions about them.
Presenter: Annemarie McClelland
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fischer (715) 874-5633
Friday: September 20 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
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11. Cooking with Monica: Titillate Your Taste Buds with Asian Bites
& Soups for 2
Perk up your fall menus with fresh, new ideas! Monica will share how to create Sesame Sauced Turkey Meatballs; Gyoza; Air Fryer Chicken Egg rolls (Everyone makes them!); Gingery Spinach and Gyoza Soup; Japanese Clear Onion Soup; and Air Fryer Fried Bananas. Practice stuffing and rolling egg rolls, learn more about using air fryers and InstaPots, and hear the secrets to Asian soups. Savor a new dessert with bananas. Receive a recipe packet and enjoy samples Limit 50
Presenter: Monica Nichols
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fischer (715) 874-5633
Monday: September 23 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Shirley Doane Senior Center cafeteria, 1412 6th St. E
Cost: $15
12. Find Out about the Chippewa Valley VIP (Visually Impaired
Persons) Support Group
Chippewa Valley VIP is a support group for people in the Chippewa Valley area who are visually impaired, or anyone who has vision issues, their caregivers, spouses and children. They’ve been meeting
in Eau Claire nine times per year since the 1990s, and have one annual social event. The group has guest speakers, listens to podcasts, and discusses any pertinent issues. They encourage new members to join
the group so no one has to go through the process alone.
Presenters: Renee Kuester-Sabranek, Pam Baril, and guide dog “Charade”
Coordinator: Mark Quilling (651) 772-9398
Tuesday: September 24 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
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13. A Physician’s View of Universal Healthcare
Since medical school, Mark has tried to understand how and why our American healthcare delivery system evolved to be so costly, inefficient, ineffective, and unjust when compared to results that other countries achieve through their expenditure of resources to promote health for their populations. He will talk about what he has learned and offer a solution for universal healthcare in America. Like all things political, you may like it or not. Learn his findings.
Presenter: Mark Newmann, MD
Coordinator: Margy Hagaman (715) 309-8030
Tuesday: September 24 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
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14. Another Update on the Middle East from Cathy Sultan
Sadly, Cathy’s update from last spring has potentially worsened: The Middle East is on fire; the Genocide in Gaza continues; Natanyahhu insists on Israeli control from the River to the Sea; Fighting on the Israeli-Lebanese border intensifies; Iran retaliates from outside attacks; and Yemen’s unyielding support for the Gazans continues, all of which is an explosive mix. Hear her international perspective on the situation.
Presenter: Cathy Sultan
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fischer (715) 874-5633
Wednesday: September 25 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
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15. Phillips-Medisize Tour
Phillips-Medisize is a plastic injection mold factory consisting of three production facilities. The company manufactures plastic injection devices for diabetics, including Ozempic pens, anaphylactic pens, and other medical injection devices. You will experience two window tours and one tour where you will be taken onto the production floor. An injection mold will be open for you to see how it works. Products will be on display as well. This is a cleanroom facility with a very strict set of dress requirements to which everyone MUST adhere. At the end of this description, read the statement on dress code that you need to sign and with which you need to comply to take this tour. Limit 15 per tour. Sign up for one tour only.
Presenters: Kelly Schaumberg and Phillips-Medisize personnel
Coordinator: Mark Quilling (651) 772-9398
Thursday: September 26 A 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday: September 26 B (Note time) 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Phillips-Medisize, 415 Red Cedar Street
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16. What Is Behind Those Gray Doors?
Take a tour and explore with the DCHS Executive Director, Melissa Kneeland in Fulton’s Workshop! It is a featured exhibit that combines area history, technology, and a hands-on makerspace in the same gallery. The gallery also features exhibits about Dunn County inventions including the Tainter Gate, the innovations of automotive genius Harry Miller, and a national award-winning Rube Goldberg machine. Limit 20
Presenter: Melissa Kneeland
Coordinator: Elizabeth Spader (715) 235-7003
Friday: September 27 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
Ccst: $10
17. Dunn Energy Cooperative Tour
Dunn Energy Cooperative is a rural electric cooperative that provides energy to 10,000 accounts in Dunn, Chippewa, Baron, St. Croix, Pierce and Pepin counties. The cooperative also provides water heaters, rebates, and incentives for energy efficient products to their members. It puts members who may be having trouble paying their energy bills in touch with assistance agencies that may be able to help. Dunn Energy Cooperative promises to help serve its members through integrity, accountability, and innovation. Limit 25
Presenter: Presenter: Jolene Fisher, Director of Engagement
Coordinator: Mark Quilling (651) 772-9398
Tuesday: October 1 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Dunn Energy Cooperative, N5725 600th Street
18. 911 Call Center Tour
The 911 Call Center is the public safety answering point for all 911 calls placed in Dunn County. Dispatching is provided for the following agencies: Dunn County Sheriff’s Office, Menomonie Police Department, UW Stout Police Department, Boyceville, Colfax and Elk Mount Police Departments, Menomonie Fire Department, and 11 Volunteer Fire Departments. The 911 Call Center also dispatches and monitors primary and back-up units and investigators, and dispatches eight ambulance agencies and Dunn County First Responders. Limit 15 per tour. Sign up for one tour only.
Presenter: Melissa Gilgenbach
Coordinator: Mark Quilling (651) 772-9398
Wednesday: October 2 A 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday: October 2 B 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Dunn County Judicial Center, 815 Stokke Parkway
19. Is It Dementia or Could It Be Something Else?
Carla Berscheit, Dementia Care Specialist for the ADRC of Dunn & Chippewa County, will discuss normal aging versus not normal aging, the common types of dementia, and why it is important to see your doctor and get a diagnosis because it could be a medical condition that appears like dementia. Dorothy Sorlie will share her personal story of her mis-diagnosis of dementia.
Presenters: Carla Berscheit and Dorothy Sorlie
Coordinator: Claudeen Oebser (715) 874-6054
Thursday: October 10 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
To view the recording, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/eK-zKpZKZ80GJcGPzA-waiYfH_jOW3k7G37NysPy4uoD_5NR3D5K0SNFzJGDnD3S.MERcflh8xvHJt8sU
20. Marijuana: Understanding Terminology, Uses and the Laws
Marijuana laws are changing throughout the US, but not in Wisconsin. Surrounding states allow medical marijuana use. A pharmacist and a CBD company owner will share their perspective, benefits, concerns, and understanding of the use of cannabis. Learn the terminology for the medical and recreational uses of marijuana. Understand the pros, cons, and choices as the laws change.
Presenters: Robert Fecik, R.Ph. Mayo Clinic Pharmacist
Ben Rippley, CEO, Sunny Skies CBD in Durand
Coordinator: Margy Hagaman (715) 309-8030
Thursday: October 10 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
We apologize. The video flipped and the sound stopped halfway through the class so we do not have a recording to share with you.
21. I Didn’t Know My Public Library Offered That
Discover a vibrant hub beyond books at the library. From enhancing your yoga practice to unraveling family history, from meeting a local author to listening to music under the stars on a summer’s evening, the Menomonie Public Library’s programs and resources cater to diverse interests and ages. Staff are available to offer support in navigating a digital environment, AND to recommend your next read. Visit to borrow, learn, and engage in a variety of enriching activities.
Limit 30 per tour. Sign up for one tour only.
Presenter: Jolene Sterk, Director
Coordinator: Joan Jepsen-Burger (484) 657-4443
Friday: October 11 A (Note time) 9:00 – 10:30
Friday: October 11 B 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Menomonie Public Library, S600 Wolske Bay Road
22. Cooking with Monica: Savor the Flavors of Moroccan Cuisine
Moroccan fare is renown for flavor. Monica will instill in us which spices to use and how to mix their flavors for that distinctive Moroccan taste. She will share recipes for Vegetable Tagine (Moroccan Stew); Chicken & Roasted Vegetable Couscous; Red Harissa Chicken & Rice; Harira (Moroccan Soup); and Savory M’smen (Moroccan Pancake). She will employ an InstaPot and air fryers in preparation of these recipes, helping us learn their use. Practice assembling Pistachio Baklava. Receive a recipe packet and enjoy samples. Limit 50
Presenter: Monica Nichols
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fischer (715) 874-5633
Monday: October 14 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Shirley Doane Senior Center cafeteria, 1412 6th St. E
Cost: $15
23. Antarctica: Snowy Wilderness, Vibrant Ecosystem
Antarctica, the seventh continent, is often thought of as a barren ice cap at the southern end of the globe. Kathy’s trip with Quark Expeditions showed her the grandeur and complexity of this uncommon tourist destination. She will take you along the Antarctic Peninsula to rugged landscapes, serene ocean coves, and amongst giant icebergs. She’ll discuss the Antarctic ecosystem and how this frozen landscape can support an immense web of life from tiny krill to immense whales.
Presenter: Kathy Flory
Coordinator: Joyce Robbins (715) 931-7611
Tuesday: October 15 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
24. Abandoned Branchline Railroads in West Central Wisconsin
Arlyn Colby will show historic photos with a presentation about railroads in West Central Wisconsin. He will describe the seven books he has written as well as share additional local railroad pictures. Questions and comments are encouraged. He will have his books for sale.
Presenter: Arlyn Colby
Coordinator: Sally Felling (715) 704-0937
Tuesday: October 15 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
Bio: Arlyn Colby grew up in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. After graduating from Eleva-Strum Central High School and UW-Eau Claire, he pursued a career in teaching high school mathematics and coaching. Upon retirement, he found time to pursue his interest in railroads. In 2008, he wrote The Mondovi Line, about the railroad that ran betweeni n Fairchild, WI and Mondovi, WI, near where he grew up. The book was so well-received that he decided to write The Chippewa Valley Line, about the Milwaukee Road track between Wabasha, MN and Durand, Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and Menomonie, WI. After five years of research he decided to write The Blueberry Line first, and in 2015 he completed The Chippewa Valley Line. The Cornell Line is the fourth book in the series about abandoned branchline railroads in West Central Wisconsin. The Park Fall Line, The Spring Valley Line, and The Ellsworth are now published.
25. Stepping Stones and the Benefits of Service
Learn more about Stepping Stones of Dunn County and how the organization supports the Dunn County Community. Support is provided through the food pantry, emergency shelter and community connections. The many benefits of volunteering in each of the three areas will be discussed.
Presenters: Padraig Gallagher, Executive Director, and
Julie Bendel, Volunteer Coordinator
Coordinator: Howard Lee (715) 235-8841
Thursday: October 17 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Shirley Doane Senior Center, 1412 6th Street E.
26. For the Love of Dogs (or Granddogs)!
Join us at the new Overdale Canine Training and Event Center in Spring Valley to learn about a variety of activities that can enrich your dog’s life by providing mental and physical exercise. Activities to be showcased include: Obedience, Rally, Nosework, Trick Training, Agility, Canine Fitness and Therapy work. We will answer questions and provide contact information for other canine sports of interest to you.
Presenters: Overdale Canine Sports Staff
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fischer (715) 874-5633
Monday: October 21 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Overdale Canine Training and Event Center, Spring Valley
27. Learn about Podcasts and Participate in One about CVLR
What is a podcast? How is it created? Dustyn Dubuque and Becca Schoenborn, producers of the Menom Podcast, will demonstrate by recording a podcast in which you may participate as a guest by talking about CVLR. They will answer your questions about podcasts and share their experiences with the Menom Podcast since they started it in 2021.
Presenters: Dustyn Dubuque and Becca Schoenborn,
producers of the Menom Podcast
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fischer (715) 874-5633
Tuesday: October 22 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
28. Five Years Teaching and Living in Liberia, England, China, and
Sweden
Being “Teacher Sue” in the Peace Corps in Liberia, a “mistress” in a boys’ prep school in England, and a college English teacher in Beijing and Sweden were both exciting and challenging. People are the same everywhere, but life and classroom expectations in a tropical village, a British boarding school, and the Chinese capital have differences. Susan will offer pictures and words to describe unforgettable experiences about her living situation, food, clothes, and interactions with students and local people.
Presenter: Susan Thurin
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fischer (715) 874-5633
Tuesday: October 22 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
29. Is This Really the ‘New World’?
Seemingly forever, the conventional wisdom has been that the Americas were peopled 12,000 or 15,000 years ago. We’ll look at provocative new evidence — and different ways of understanding the past — that ask, Is this dramatically off? What if it’s, say, 60,000 or 100,000 years? We’ll also ask why scholars and scientists might be so slow to rethink the timeline of human habitation in the Americas.
Presenter: Frank Smoot
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fischer (715) 874-5633
Thursday: October 24 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
30. What Are Essential Oils? How Do You Use Them? Are They All
the Same?
Discover why essential oils have gained popularity as a natural solution for sleep, weight loss, immune support, pain relief, memory support, managing stress/anxiety/depression and much more. Essential oils are inexpensive and effective when used correctly and don’t come with any side effects. Learn how to use them safely for yourself and your family. Bring your questions!
Presenter: Michelle Caron
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fischer (715) 874-5633
Wednesday: October 30 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
31. Make a Memory Wire Bracelet
Blitz, bling, or boho, you pick the style. Create a design from very simple to a bit intricate. Choose from a wide variety of beads including: wood, metal, and glass. Embellish with a charm or two. Samples can be viewed on line. All materials included. Limit 20
Presenter: Chris Oest and Cheryl Gust
Coordinator: Joyce Robbins (715) 931-7611
Wednesday: October 30 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
Cost: $16
32. Wilson Place Museum Tour
The Wilson Place Museum echoes the lifestyles of three generations of a lumber baron family. The history of the museum began in 1846 with the settling of the first white family in Menomonie, and concluded in 1974 with the death of the last member of the third generation to live in the home. Purchased in 1974 by the John Dotseth family, the family soon became aware of the home’s historical importance and turned it into a museum, retaining much of the home’s original contents.
Limit 15 per tour. Sign up for one tour only.
Presenters: The Wilson Place Museum staff
Coordinator: Mark Quilling (651) 772-9398
Monday: November 4 A 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Monday: November 4 B 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Friday: November 8 C 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Friday: November 8 D 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
The Wilson Place Museum, 101 Wilson Court
Cost: $20
33. Create a Fused Glass Cracker Tray or Condiment Dishes
Make a fused glass cracker tray or condiment dishes. Choose your project when you arrive. You’ll start with a clear base and then add plenty of colored glass to create fun designs for a medium 11×3” serving tray or trio of 3×3” condiment dishes, with an option to add additional projects for a small fee as time permits. Learn basic tips and tricks for fusing glass. Materials and tools provided along with Josephine firing it at her studio. Finished pieces will be ready to be picked up two weeks after the class. Limit 20
Presenter: Josephine Geiger
Coordinator: Joyce Robbins (715) 931-7611
Tuesday: November 5 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
Cost: $35 for one project. As time permits, make more for $15 material and firings fee per project.
34. Fused Glass Fun with Magnets – Keychain Fobs – Ornaments
Design a suite of fused glass magnets, keychain fobs, or holiday ornaments with expert guidance. Learn basic tips and tricks for fusing glass. ornaments with expert guidance. Start with a clear base in a variety of shapes and then add plenty of colored glass to create fun designs for a trio of magnets, key fobs, or ornaments (mix and match), Finished pieces will be ready to be picked up two weeks after the class. Limit 20
Presenter: Josephine Geiger
Coordinator: Joyce Robbins (715) 931-7611
Tuesday: November 5 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
Cost: $30 for one trio. Make more for $5 material and firings fee each.
35. Hear Weird Genealogy Facts and Stories
After her husband Arthur died, Shirley got into genealogy in order to create a lasting record for her children and grandchildren. She became enthralled with the process and has done a great deal of research during which she has encountered fascinating bits of information that she will share. Prepare to laugh as you hear intriguing stories about deaths; the first burial in Dunn County; and headstones; and amazing facts such as sending children through the mail.
Presenter: Shirley Scammell
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fischer (715) 874-5633
Wednesday: November 6 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
36. Mock Trial Staged by High School Students
Criminology students from St. Croix Central High School will stage a mock trial using CVLR members as the jury. The teacher, Mr. Buckel, serves as presiding judge and the students as the prosecuting and defense attorneys. The mock trial is based on a fictitious but realistic case and includes opening statements, presentation of testimonial and physical evidence, and closing arguments. The jury will deliberate to reach a verdict and announce the verdict to finish the trial. Call Marilyn to be on the jury. Note time frame.
Presenter: Chris Buckel and Criminology students from
St. Croix Central High School
Coordinator: Marilyn Hagen (715) 210-0073
Wednesday: November 6 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
37. Elizabeth Releases Book 10 Navva’s Journey in her Eliza Series
Mittka, book nine, ended with Eliza fleeing MIttka. How does that situation resolve? Left in cruel Teacher’s care as a baby, what was Navva’s upbringing? How did he avoid becoming a killer as Teacher planned? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Navva’s Journey. Be one of the first to get the book and celebrate with Elizabeth by enjoying her favorite carrot cake. She will share her experience writing this book and the series, read excerpts, and answer your questions.
Presenter: Elizabeth Fischer
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fischer (715) 874-5633
Thursday: November 7 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
38. Cooking with Monica: Help Your Brain with Delicious Recipes
Discover new ways to enjoy foods you love that help your brain! Monica will share how to do that with Turmeric, Broccoli/Cauliflower, and Oranges in these fascinating recipes: Curry Pockets; Mini Frittatas; Pot Pie Soup; and Sticky Sesame Cauliflower. Learn to make a Mood Shifter Juice Shot and an Orange Creamsicle Smoothie. Gain even more proficiency in using InstaPot and air fryers during this class. Receive a recipe packet and enjoy samples. Limit 50
Presenter: Monica Nichols
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fischer (715) 874-5633
Monday: November 11 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Shirley Doane Senior Center cafeteria, 1412 6th St. E
Cost: $15
39. Bridging the Divide: Incorporating First Nations History into
Our Schools
Interpreting and framing the diverse American story remain central to how emerging citizens define themselves, their society, and their place in the world. Using the Ho-Chunk Nation (and Wisconsin) as a case study, this presentation will focus on two questions: first, how did the educational experience of Indigenous children evolve from the post-removal period into the 20th Century? And second, how and to what extent did educators respond to calls for the inclusion of First Nations history in the schools? Note: This is a follow-up to last year’s presentation.
Presenter: Paul Rykken
Coordinator: Marilyn Hagen (715) 210-0073
Tuesday: November 12 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
40. To, Through, and From Theodore Roosevelt National Park in
North Dakota
Hubert “Steve” Cole will share photos, videos, and experiences obtained from three “camping” trips with the most recent being June 2024. Theodore Roosevelt National Park is one of his favorites among the 20 US national parks he and his bride (Vicki) have visited. They value it for its access and lower volume of “competing” visitors.
Presenter: Hubert Steve Cole
Coordinator: Christopher Smith (715) 664-8805
Thursday: November 14 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
41. An Afternoon of Psychic Tarot Work with Adrian Lee
Adrian Lee, British author, psychic, and host of the TV show Unscripted Paranormal, will host an afternoon of psychic tarot work. He will present the history of tarot cards and how to read them with live audience readings, interactions, and demonstrations. Lee will showcase his own tarot card designs and decks to buy. Books will be available to purchase and receive his signature. He will discuss his latest adventures in the Midwest with Unscripted Paranormal.
Presenter: Adrian Lee
Coordinator: Elizabeth Fischer (715) 874-5633
Thursday: November 14 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum, 1820 John Russell Road
42. A Special Christmas Mabel Tainter Memorial Tour
Tour the beautiful Mabel Tainter Memorial Theater in all its holiday splendor! Built in 1889 by Andrew and Bertha Tainter in memory of their daughter Mabel, the theater was constructed to honor Mabel’s love of the arts. The Mabel Tainter is recognized as one of the most historic and architecturally significant theaters in the country. As an added bonus, Christmas music will be played for your listening pleasure on the theater’s original Steere & Turner organ. A goodwill offering is encouraged. Limit 20 per tour. Sign up for one tour only.
Presenters: The Mabel Tainter staff
Coordinator: Mark Quilling (651) 772-9398
Tuesday: December 3 A 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday: December 3 B 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday: December 4 C 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday: December 4 D 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
The Mabel Tainter Memorial, 205 Main Street E