Friends,
Seated Balance class continues to gain momentum
While the videos were fun while Dr Kate was on vacation, we’re thankful she’s back. Her balance classes are much more fun when she’s here. That doesn’t mean they are any easier. 😊 It makes me happy to see everyone working so hard.
Cardio HIIT Circuits
It’s always good to see people having fun while working out “together” and staying ahead of their challenges with MS. Dr Kate sure puts together some fun workouts.
Day of Endurance Training Kickoff last Friday
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.
No Regrets – Men’s Conference – Last Saturday
An opportunity for the men of MS-Just Keep Moving.
We had the gym set up so we could either sit comfortably and engage in the conference, bike during it or bounce on the Bellicons. A little bit of a unique setting 😊
We had 13 people engage in the conference together. Three people had to leave before we took the picture. We had an impactful morning together. We’re so fortunate to be surrounded by such good people.
Fairy Food
Shennan has been very busy making fairy food for us who ordered it. Thanks so much Shennan! The fairy food will be here this Friday. If you ordered some, please bring money and pick it up. You’ll have it before Valentine’s Day.
Ed and Adam’s Podcast
This week, Adam and Ed had a nice conversation with Suzanne W. Suzanne shared her journey with MS from the start.
Here’s a link:
A Conversation with Suzanne by Positive Vibes Living with MS
Thanks Adam, Ed and Ava for doing these podcasts together!
Member Spotlight
Pete has been volunteering for our MS-Just Keep Moving mission for MANY years. At a very young age of 82, Pete is showing us how to live life to the fullest serving others. I always tell Pete that when I grow up, I want to be like him and not grow up.
MS-Just Keep Moving Bowling Tournament Fundraiser
A huge thanks goes out to Bob and everyone helping to plan for our bowling tournament March 8th and 9th.
Our bowling tournament fundraiser is Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9. Please share the information with your friends and family. There is one squad on Saturday and two on Sunday, sign up early as spots will fill up Details can be found on the events page of our website
We are asking for and accepting donations. Our big prize is the booze wagon like last year so if you can, please donate an item for the wagon or any other items for the smaller raffle items.
Also, here is a list of some FAQs we have received
Dance for MS Ballet and More!
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!
I hope everyone is enjoying the start to their 2025. We have exciting things coming up at Danceworks this winter and spring.
Dance for MS- Ballet will be Mondays in February (2/3, 2/10,2/17, 2/24) from 10:45-12. Spring Ballroom schedule coming soon!
Dance for MS-Ballet is a ballet style class geared towards persons with MS. Students will do a mix of traditional ballet steps along with other movements. Ballet shoes are not required but can be worn if desired. Participants will have ballet barres and chairs available for support.
We piloted this class at MS Just Keep Movin’ this past December and it was a blast! Come alone or bring a friend.
Pre-registration is not required (but is preferred). You can register via this link or give us a call at 414-277-8480 and one of our lovely front desk staff can help you get registered. Please feel free to share this information far and wide.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time! I hope to see you at the barre soon.
Sincerely,
Jessica Fastabend
Community Education Director
414.277.8480 x6005
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, February 7th 11:00am – noon. Bill Stedman – Self Defense. Join us for a self-defense workshop with Bill, a firefighter/paramedic with nearly 30 years of service and 13 years of experience teaching self-defense. This interactive session will cover practical safety tips, verbal strategies, and self-defense principles and concepts designed to empower individuals in everyday situations.
Friday, February 14th 11am – 12:00 pm: Joe Holtman and Erika White from the National MS Society will be joining us to share the latest updates from the Society and some exciting information about Challenge Walk MS: Door County, a 3-day, 50 mile endurance walk coming up in September. The Society offers three Challenge Walk MS events nationwide each year and we’re lucky enough to have one in our own backyard!
Friday, Feb 21st 11:00am – 12:00 pm- Jackie Radaj, NP, and Jenn Kolesar-Springhetti, DPT, from ProHealth Care will present to us about bone health and osteoporosis.
Friday, March 14th 11:00am – 12:00pm Fayth Caruso from Bellicon will zoom in with us to do a presentation on the benefits of rebounding (workouts on the mini-trampoline).
Friday, TBD 11:00am – 12:00 pm- Dr Kate Kern will demo the steps it takes to get up from the ground, whether it be from a fall or on purpose!
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 this Friday, February 7th, 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 577 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. I didn’t get as many nature pictures this week. I’ve been busy but that shouldn’t be an excuse. Here are a few I did get.
I was out with Cal one night and we saw some sheep. Cal always tells me to get closer…so I did 😊
I saw a little birdie on the snow and thought it looked nice with the water in the background.
These ducks were getting along nicely
So were these
And these. It’s always fun to go out with the camera right at sunset. You get some nice light to work with at that time of the day.
This wasn’t the best lighting but I like how the snow surrounded the ducks head
This goose was on it’s way out.
This great blue heron forgot to fly south for the winter too
It’s fun to get ducks flying with the light of the sunset
Sometimes I get a little lucky with the camera being in the right place at the right time with nice light
If you watch ducks long enough, they will wash themselves by splashing water on the back with their head. Whenever that is happening, they will usually dry their wings off.
To me, it looks like the are praying
The colors in the east sky at sunset have been brilliant lately.
I guess I did get a few pictures after all this week. I love nature, God’s beauty and having the ability to see it, capture it and share it.
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.
