Friends,
Nutrition Program tomorrow
Alison from Wholesome LLC will be here tomorrow at 11:00 for our nutrition program. She will be presenting on gut health which is really critical for all of us with MS. I forgot to put this on my e-mail last week so please help pass the word. We will not be having the prayer group tomorrow as it’s the same time as the nutrition program. Sorry about that!
Here’s a message from Alison about the presentation:
In medicine, we used to believe our gut health really only mattered for healthy bowel movements 💩. But after a landmark study landed in 2006, we quickly learned (and are still learning) that our gut health plays not a small role, but rather lays the foundation for our health. Join us for a presentation with Alison Tierney of Wholesome LLC where she’ll discuss what we mean about gut health, why it’s so important, what negatively impacts it, and thankfully – what helps to heal it! See you Wednesday at the gym at 11 am!
Our 3rd Annual Open House – This Saturday, November 4th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. We will have an exciting program from 3:00 – 4:00pm.
I hope you are coming and bringing your friends and family. Please join us!
If you can’t make it to our open house, watch our Facebook Page @ 3:00pm on Saturday, November 4th. We are going to livestream the program. It’s a private page so if you haven’t joined our Facebook group yet, you’ll want to join it ahead of time. Here’s a link to it
We could use your help inviting people to our open house. We have an invitation printed out and will have them at the gym tomorrow. If each of us could invite people that would appreciate what we’re doing, perhaps we could inspire more people to engage in our mission at some level and support us. We would certainly appreciate more volunteers as well as financial support so we can continue doing all we’re doing for “free” for our friends with MS.
Please help us pass the word…thanks so much! I’ve also attached a pdf of the invitation so you can pass it along easily.
Please plan on coming to the open house and bringing your family and friends. Let’s share how much fun we have each week.
Run Rhonda Run! Why stop now?
Rhonda, like the rest of us, has MS. 1,700 days ago, she decided to try running 2-4 miles every day and see how long she could do it.
She has been running every single day since and continues running everyday. That’s 4 consecutive years and 8 months. That’s really amazing for a person with MS. Rhonda is showing us that consistency is key in beating MS, as well as cardio exercise.
Rhonda says she’s doing it for everyone who can’t do it. She says she’s really working on her nutrition too. And yes, she’s incorporating chia seeds into her nutrition 😊. Way to go Rhonda! Thanks for sharing your journey…you’re an inspiration to all of us!
I hope to see you at the open house on Saturday. We all do!
Dance Programs – Another one this Saturday
Dr Alex Ng from Marquette University has the fall dance program going again. I know many of you really enjoyed this program this past spring. I hope everyone returns and helps recruit more for this program.
When Dr Ng came to the gym and presented the results of his dance study for MS; he shared many ways dance proved to be helpful for us living with MS. I was inspired by how his study proved to help people cognitively with memory challenges, balance, movement, socializing, etc.
Here’s a messgae from Dr Ng:
Hello Dancers and Would Be Dancers,
What better way to improve your cognition, balance, fitness, and have fun at the same time! As always, let us know if plan on coming to any of our remaining events, but come even if you do not.
Take care,
Alex
I hope you’ll engage in this opportunity and have some fun doing it.
Cardio and Balance Programs
These classes are aimed to get everyone exercising together. I like that word “together” 😊. We’ll need help from volunteers before and after the cardio class on Wednesday to get members on and off equipment. All are welcome and encouraged to join.
Wednesdays 10-10:30am: Cardio exercise
Location: in the big room using aerobic equipment in front of big TV
Pick your favorite piece of equipment to use, bring a water bottle, and arrive a few minutes early to get the equipment set up to your height.
Fridays: Balance training and Core strengthening. Kate will not be here this Friday so you’re on your own. Perhaps one of you who have been doing the classes can lead them.
10-10:30 am: seated balance class
10:30 – 11am: standing balance class
Pick the class / classes you feel most able and comfortable participating in. We will have chairs set up to sit on and/or use for balance support.
Email Kate at kborn1234@gmail.com with any questions.
Friday Morning Bike Ride
It’s going to be too cold this Friday…no ride. We’re probably done riding until spring. Let’s work hard indoors all winter so we’re ready to ride again in the spring.
Educational Sessions
Wednesday, November 1st 11:00am – noon. Nutrition program on gut health by Alison Tierney from Wholesome LLC
Saturday, November 4th 2:00 – 5:00pm. MS-Just Keep Moving Open House
Friday, November 10th 11:00am – Noon. Mitra Rouhani from Marquette University here to present on Red Light Therapy
Friday, December 8th 11:00am – Noon. Sheri from UW Stevens Point – here to present on proper body mechanics with transferring.
Sheri agreed to do an in-service/ educational session on Friday, December 8th from 11am – 12pm on proper body mechanics with transferring. This is geared for people with MS, their caregivers, and volunteers. She is a physical therapist who specializes in neuro-rehab and currently teaches at UW Stevens Point.
Future topics could include: emotional health, nutrition, yoga, tai chi, wellness topics, safe use of gym equipment for your body, best exercise for you and more. What topics would you like to see? Please let Joan, Traci, Ricky or Dan know
Let’s get together!
We’ll be getting together from 9:00am – noon on Wednesday and Friday mornings at the gym. I hope you’ll join us!
Wisconsin Metal Parts – Westmound Building
MS-Just Keep Moving, Inc.
W228N791 Westmound Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186
Prayer Group We will not be having the prayer group this week since Alison will be here for the nutrition program
I just love the way we share, pray and laugh together while we witness prayers being answered weekly. It’s truly amazing!
Thanks goes to God and to everyone that joins us. Let’s get together to share, listen, talk, give thanks, and pray however God leads us.
MS Just Keep Caring – Our Caregivers support group will be the first and third Friday of each month from 10:00 – 10:30am. The next one will be this Friday, November 3rd. If you’re a caregiver of someone you love with MS, please join us and share your experience of caring for your loved one. This has been very helpful for many. Thanks to all who participate!
Our Facebook page is private. That means you’ll need to join if you want access to all our fun and progress. We’re now up to 443 members. That’s awesome! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2639832389489709
Our Facebook page is very active and fun. Lots of people are doing more and sharing their journey on Facebook. Feel free to join, post and share your experiences and comments.
There were some awesome pictures, videos and comments shared again this past week. Thank you to all who are sharing!
Thai Massage with Ricky Heldt
Ricky will not be here this week.
Many continue making great progress with chronic pain relief, range of motion, walking better and a new sense of hope when Ricky works with them. Please keep in mind that consistency is key. Not only with Ricky…with exercise too. We need consistency to realize the benefits long term. We want you to have long term benefits and relief.
Ricky has a sign up board based on first come first serve. You can pick the time slot that works for you. I highly encourage you to take advantage of Ricky’s Thai Massages each day and sign up for your time slot as soon as you get there.
Reiki with Linda Linda will be here on Fridays doing Reiki. Many people say Linda’s Reiki work is “magical”. We’re thankful for Linda sharing her gifts and talents with us. Feel free to let Linda know you’d like to do Reiki with her. She also has a sign up sheet.
Inspirational Humor with Adam Wollert
We’ll be having our inspirational humor zoom call with Adam again next Tuesday. Adam is a gift to all of us. Thanks to all who joined us today!
Please join us if you can.
Tuesdays @ 1:30PM
Here’s the link to join us…I hope you do!
Join Zoom Meeting with this link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9431389152?pwd=bWlYbFNaazVnM1M1cWxWMitlODdXUT09
Meeting ID: 943 138 9152
Passcode: 3qP2hu
Phone: 1-312-626-6799
Let’s reach out
I encourage you to share a smile and encouragement with someone. Perhaps you could call someone that you have not talked with for a while just to say hi and see how they are doing. We all could use a little extra love and encouragement.
MS is tough. Let’s have faith, remain calm, be flexible, help each other and learn as much as we can about the challenges of each day as we make good choices.
Let’s keep moving and smiling 😊
In God We Trust…we are in good hands.
Dan
P.S. This must be the week to take pictures of Sandhill Cranes. I saw these two up the road from our house with a colorful yellow tree in the background.
This one was in our backyard stretching out. It seems like we all need to stretch more often…even the cranes.
This guy was in our backyard last night at sunset. Just hanging out.
This morning we had a little snow. This one seemed to like the snow as much as the dirt it was digging in.
It’s always fun to see just how close I can get to them. They don’t eat out of my hand but I can get pretty close to them.
As much as I’m not ready for snow, it was kind of fun seeing it this morning. Fall leaves, green grass and…snow. Ready or not, here it comes.
For those who can’t get out and enjoy nature due your challenges with MS…my heart is with you. You are with me every time I’m out there. I enjoy being out there and I also enjoy sharing with you. I know how hard it is not to be able to get out and enjoy nature. Let’s enjoy nature and God’s beauty together this way.