Friends,
Our Bowling Tournament Fundraiser was FUN and Successful!
A huge thanks goes out to Bob and everyone helping to plan for, volunteer, bowl, support with donations, etc. It certainly takes a lot of good people working TOGETHER to create the experience and results we did.
Bob did an excellent job leading this initiative not only with planning for it but also executing it with amazing volunteers. Thanks so much Bob and team!
We are so fortunate to have such amazing volunteers to help with this big event. Here are just a few of them.
And a few more…there are still many more. I wish I could have taken a picture of everyone but there were just too many. I (we) appreciate ALL of you and your efforts!
Steve and Jamie are always willing to help and fun to hang out with.
I loved the spirit of the bowling tournament seeing how much fun the bowlers and volunteers were having TOGETHER. It was not only FUN, it was also very successful from a fund raising perspective. We don’t have all the expenses in yet but initially, it looks like we will be well above last year which is amazing.
Again, THANK YOU so much to ALL who made this possible. We really appreciate it and the money will certainly be put to good use supporting our mission.
Our Hiking Group is growing and FUN!
I’m really impressed that our hiking group was able to continue from the fall hiking right through the entire winter and only missed one Monday all winter due to it being too cold. Who would have ever thought a group of friends with MS would hike together all winter in Wisconsin? That’s determination and inspirational!
We might get our miles in but we’re certainly not in a hurry to do so. We have lots of breaks and very random conversations.
I really wish everyone with MS could hike with us but unfortunately, MS is different for all of us and many just can’t do it. If you can’t walk or hike with us, please know we have you with us on every hike. We know you would be here if you could.
We hike 2-4 miles on Monday afternoons at 2:00 on the Ice Age Trail and other trails in the area. Steve Schwan has a text chain going that we communicate with each other on where we’re hiking each week. If you’d like to join us, please let Steve know.
Day of Endurance Training
I hope your training is going well. I know some are hitting it hard already and are well ahead of what they were doing last year at this time…good job! We get out of it what we put into it. Please turn your progress notes into Dr Kate bi-weekly.
Let’s make this journey and experience the best yet and have some fun…together. As we begin our training, let’s enjoy each day and record what we do on the packet we put together for you. If you didn’t get a packet, please see Dr Kate or me for your packet. We’re trying to make it really easy for you to record what you’re doing on a daily basis. These will be interesting for you to look back at a year from now. Hopefully, you can do more next year than you can this year.
Remember, try to do daily workouts and just one LONG workout each week. It’s on the one long day that you want to do just a little better than the week before and gradually build up each week.
Ed and Adam’s Podcast
This week, Adam and Ed had a conversation with Bobby again. Bobby is a fun, high spirited person and dug into Adam and Ed’s stories quite a bit deeper.
Here’s the link:
Bobby Part 2 by Positive Vibes Living with MS
Thanks Adam, Ed and Ava for doing these podcasts together!
Member Spotlight
Lisa Meyer works HARD! For as hard as Lisa continues to work, she certainly deserves to continue to make progress…and she is. Lisa’s MS has affected her quite severely but she keeps fighting it with a ton of determination and a smile on her face. Her smile certainly helps her and everyone around her. Great job Lisa!
MS Zoomers – New program facilitated by our friend Tom Holtackers
Many of us have met Tom Holtackers as he has been here, participated in our Day of Endurance from Minnesota the past two years, written two books about living with MS and has presented here in the past.
I would highly encourage you to login and join Tom if you’re able to. At a minimum, please-mail Tom and ask to be on the distribution list so you are in the loop. Tom is a physical therapist from Mayo Clinic who has specialized in people living with MS and lives with MS himself…a VERY knowledgeable person.
Here’s a message from Tom about the program he is starting:
MS Zoomers: We Speak MS!
We discuss different aspects of the concepts of self-management of our MS. A topic is presented and then we provide support for each other through sharing our life experiences related to that topic. We do not give medical advice as we are not medical providers.
We meet the first Saturday and Thursday of each month via Zoom. Our meetings last approximately 90 minutes. The group is facilitated by Tom Holtackers who has lived with MS for over 50 years.
This Thursday @ 6:00pm CST will be the next zoom call. Our topic for this Thursday ‘s Zoom meeting is our discussion regarding fatigue where we will explore the variable components of our nemesis and how to manage them individually and collectively.
To prepare, if you want, think about what ….
- different types of fatigue you experience
- what causes them individually
- how do you manage them
See the invite below and please email me if you have questions or problems…see ya Thursday at 6 pm and MS is spoken here!
Topic: Tom Holtackers’ Zoom Meeting
Time: Mar 13, 2025 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86891078591?pwd=zZOTYBjZWgt9OzuSVz599OhpVhxwn0.1
Meeting ID: 868 9107 8591
Passcode: 227433
If you are interested in joining the group, please send Tom your email address and he will put you on the distribution list His address is mssux@mac.com -Tom Holtackers-
Dance for MS Ballet and More – New information!
We had fun in the two dance workshops we had in December. Here’s a message from Jessica with more opportunities to dance. I hope you’ll engage in these opportunities…I would highly encourage it!
Good afternoon everyone,
First and foremost thank you to those of you that attended our first session of Dance for MS- ballet. It has been so well received that we are extending it for the month of March on March 3, 10, 17 (feeling lucky?!) and 31. Danceworks is closed March 24-30 so there will not be class on March 24. Classes are from 10:45-12 and take place at our studio location (1661 N Water).
Also coming back for spring is the social dance series. Classes will be from 1:30-2:30 on Saturdays March 1, 8, and 22 at Danceworks Studio location (see above) There will be no class on 3/15 due to our annual Gala and we are closed on 3/29.
Pre-registration is preferred but not required to attend any Dance for MS class. For help registering you can call our front desk 414-277-8480 M-F between 9-7 or Saturdays 8-2.
Speaking of our Gala– Danceworks is hosting its first annual Gala on Saturday March 15 from 4-7 at Calvary Presbyterian. The Gala boasts, a wine pull, silent auction items, open bar, delicious hors d’oeuvres and a show put on by Danceworks Performance Company. For tickets and other ways to get involved click here!
I am looking forward to seeing you in class soon!
Keep Dancing,
Jessica Fastabend
Community Education Director
414.277.8480 x6005
1661 N. Water Street | Milwaukee WI 53202
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 Wednesdays and Fridays to get members on and off equipment. All are welcome and encouraged to join…friends with MS, volunteers, and caregivers.
Monday evenings (open from 4:00pm – 7:00pm)
5:00 pm: High intensity interval training (HIIT)
5:30 pm: Standing balance
6:00 pm: Seated balance
Wednesdays
8:30am – 9:00am: 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.
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:
9:30 – 10:00am: High intensity interval training (HIIT) body weight circuit class. Great for those who aren’t attending Friday morning bike rides and want to get their heart pumping! Geared to intermediate to advanced ability level. Class may be indoors or outdoors depending on weather. Find Dr Kate at the start of the class time.
10:00 – 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 Dr Kate at kborn1234@gmail.com with any questions.
Spin / Cycle Classes Friday’s @ 9:00am
Mike Beiermeister is offering to lead some spin / cycle classes again this year on Friday mornings @ 9:00 in the front room.
Please be prompt and ready to start riding @ 9:00am. Spin bikes are limited so it will be on first come first serve. We did pick up one more used spin bike since last week so let’s put it to good use. Let’s get ready for spring bike riding.
Thanks, Mike for offering to lead these classes again!
Friday Morning Bike Ride
We are done for the season. Let’s work hard over the winter so we can pick right back up where we left off. Let’s enjoy our winter together and think Spring!
Educational Sessions
This Friday, March 14th 11:00am – 12:00pm Fayth Caruso from Bellicon will zoom in with us to do an educational presentation on the benefits of rebounding (workouts on the mini-trampoline), the science behind it, share some success stories, etc. Who knows, maybe we can even bounce with Fayth a little.
Friday, March 21st: 11:00 – 12:00pm Sarah Pfeiffle, marketing and outreach coordinator from the Waukesha County Aging and Disability Resource Center will talk to us about resources offered at our community’s ADRC.
Friday, March 28th: 11:00 – 12:00pm Dr Kate Habanek will be back again to go a little deeper into the vestibular exercises and teach us about the Z Health balance program.
Friday, April 4th: 11:00am – 12:00pm: Working with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Anne Moore will share some tips on how AI has made her life easier and how we can use use AI in our daily lives.
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 Dr Kate, Joan, Traci, Ricky or Dan know.
Let’s get together!
We’ll be getting together from 8:00am – noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at the gym. Plus, Monday evenings from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. 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’ll be having our prayer group Wednesday from 11:00am – noon.
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 Friday, March 21st, 2025. 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 at 597 members. That’s awesome! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2639832389489709
Our Facebook page is 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 be here on Wednesdays doing Thai Massage.
There is a sign-up board to be used to accommodate your needs for your exercise plan. Some people with spasticity need to be massaged / stretched out before they can exercise. Some people need a massage after a hard workout to loosen up their tight muscles or relieve pain.
We have limited spots for massages, please be considerate of people that need the massage the most in order to do the exercises they need to do or recover from the exercises they just did.
You can pick the time slot that works for you.
Reiki on Wednesdays and Fridays
Reiki is available at the gym, for FREE, on Wednesdays (Mary B, Jill K) and on Fridays (Linda C and Mary R), 9:30am until noon. Sessions typically last 20-30 minutes. Sign up for a session on the white board.
Reiki (ray-kee) relaxes the body so that healing can occur! The “magic” of Reiki has helped some of our members with pain, insomnia, constipation, and so much more! Try it the next time you are at the gym!
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 and take action.
Let’s keep moving, smiling and loving It helps!
In God We Trust…we are in good hands.
Dan
Our Website: http://msjustkeepmoving.org/
P.S. Last Wednesday, it was raining all day. The birds were still in the area around our bird feeder so I thought I would see how many different types of wet birds I could take pictures of. Here’s a wet cardinal to get started.
Another shot
Here’s a little White Breasted Nuthatch
And Dark-eyed Junco with a female Cardinal in the background
Here’s a little better picture of the female Cardinal
This little finch was wet too
And a cute little Downy Woodpecker
Here’s a Tufted Titmouse
My day wouldn’t have been complete without a wet Bluejay
I had some fun this week going for a walk with two of my four Grand Doggies
They sure are happy dogs out in nature A lot like their Grandpa
I went to Delafield Sunday evening to see if there were any critters around. I saw these two Sandhill Cranes enjoying the sunset.
And then…they were off.
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.
