Health & Wellness

Strong Women/Strong Bodies™

Strong Women™ is a program designed to help women become or stay strong, fit and healthy. It is an evidence-based, strength-training program from Tufts University proven to prevent osteoporosis, build muscle and improve balance, as well as decrease depression and arthritis symptoms.

Sherwood Village Hall Gym

• Tuesday/Thursday
• 9:30 am - 10:30 am

New Holstein Kiwanis Community Center

• Tuesday/Thursday
• 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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• Tuesday/Thursday
• 4:00pm-5:00pm
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• Monday/Wednesday
• 9:00am-10:00am

Chilton Public Library

• Tuesday/Thursday
• 11:00 am - 12:00 pm and 12:00pm-1:00pm

Registration and More Information: 
Nancy Krueger, (920) 859-1451 x4306 or email nancy.krueger@calumetcounty.org

Living Well with Chronic Conditions

This six-week program teaches new strategies that will give participants the confidence and skills needed to manage the challenges of living with a chronic health condition. 

Topics include: 

• How to develop a suitable exercise program
• Management of symptoms, nutrition and medication
• Breathing exercises and stress management
• How to deal with emotions such as anger and depression
• Problem-solving skills

Healthy Living with Diabetes

This program is designed to help adults with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes learn self-management skills and increase their confidence level in managing their diabetes.  

Topics Include:

• Healthy eating and nutrition: Food label reading and meal planning.
• Relaxation techniques
• Short-term goal setting
• Stress and depression management.
• Exercise for fun and fitness

Healthy Living with Chronic Pain (HLCP)

Research shows that the mind and the body are connected when it comes to pain. Emotions, feelings and thoughts directly influence how pain affects us. Pain management strategies will not necessarily eliminate your pain, but they will help you to better manage the pain so you can become more active. Healthy Living with Chronic Pain (HLCP) teaches these strategies and helps you determine which tools and techniques work best for you.
 
Join a HLCP workshop to explore ways to better manage your chronic pain. Take the time to make the changes you want to make. Build your "pain management toolbox", practice new concepts, and share your experience with others. Set your own goals and priorities. Week-by-week, you'll see what works for you and take steps toward healthier living.

Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder

"Mind Over Matter: Healthy Bowels, Healthy Bladder" is an evidence-based educational program designed to give women the tools they need to prevent or control bladder and bowel symptoms. Scientific studies showed that attending this program in-person reduced or even cured symptoms for many Wisconsin women.

Stepping On: Falls Prevention Workshop

It's estimated that one in three people age 65 and older fall at least once a year. Many of these falls result in broken bones and other disabilities, hospitalizations, and in some cases, even death. In addition to physical injury, victims of falls often lose their sense of confidence and become less independent. Falls among the elderly is a serious problem, especially right here in Wisconsin as our state ranks #2 for falls among older adults. The good news is that falls CAN be prevented!
 
Stepping On is a seven-week workshop using adult education to develop the knowledge and skills needed to help older adults prevent falls. It focuses on how strength and balancing exercises, medication management, home safety, footwear, vision, and mobility all play an important in fall prevention. The workshop:

• Increases awareness of fall risks
• Helps participants be more informed about the factors that contribute to their risk of falling
• Includes guest experts on certain topics
• Follows through on the use of prevention strategies after the workshop is completed
• Includes a follow-up "booster" class to review achievements