Friends,
We will miss Dr Kate
We will miss Dr Kate the next couple weeks as she will be busy doing other things. Some of the programs Dr Kate leads will still go on and some will not. We will not be having the Monday evening programs the next two weeks. We will pick them back up where we left off when Dr Kate gets back.
The 8:30 cardio class on Wednesdays will not go on but the 10:00 classes will. Mike will lead the 10:00 cardio classes on the next two Wednesdays. Thank you Mike! The seated balance class will still happen on Friday with some videos Dr Kate has prepared. I understand she has a new one. If you want to do it ahead of time or on your own at home, here’s the link. https://www.youtube.com/@msjustkeepmoving4994/streams
We will do the standing balance class on the Bellicons the next two Fridays.
Let’s make the best of our time together while Dr Kate is out and make her proud that we kept moving and making progress while she is out.
Valentines Day Fairy Food orders
Our dear friend Shennan Helbig is offering to make homemade fairy food as a fundraiser for our MS-Just Keep Moving mission again this year. She’s been doing this for us for years. If you haven’t had Shennan’s fairy food in the past, I can tell you it’s very good. A little too good. It just melts in your mouth and takes you to a real sweet spot. Thank you, Shennan!
There is a sign-up sheet at the gym. Thank you to all who signed up. We’re getting close to the maximum amount Shennan can make but we can still take a few more orders. So, if you’d like to order some of Shennan’s famous fairy food, you can still order it on the order sheet at the gym before January 24th . The candy will be delivered before Thursday, February 13th, just in time for Valentine’s Day. 100% of the proceeds go to our MS-Just Keep Moving mission. Again, THANK YOU Shennan! And thank you to all who order fairy food.
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!
No Regrets – Men’s Conference – February 1st
An opportunity for the men of MS-Just Keep Moving. Please join us on Saturday, February 1, 2025 to watch “Livestream” (on the BIG TV) the No Regrets Men’s Conference. The event starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 1:00 PM. This year’s theme is “Rescued”.
The event will feature group worship, compelling messages from leading pastors and teachers, testimonies of how other men have done it and seminars on the topics of most interest to you. Take advantage of this day to avoid the distractions of life and renew your dependence on Christ, the solid rock on which we stand.
Here is a link to the event – No Regrets Men’s Conference – No Regrets Men’s Conference (noregretsconference.org)
There is no cost to attend the event, but if you would like lunch, the cost would be $10.00. Please let Cal, Larry, or Dan know if you plan to attend. It sounds like we have about 10 guys interested so far…that’s awesome!
Day of Endurance Training Kickoff
It’s January, that means it’s time to get our Day of Endurance training journey started. We will doing a kickoff presentation on Friday, January 31st from 11:00am – noon.
We will be sharing experiences from prior years, explaining the program and answering any questions about the journey. Let’s make this journey and experience the best yet and have some fun…together.
Ed and Adam’s Podcast
This week, Adam and Ed learn more about Lisa’s journey of living with MS. Lisa shared her challenges, symptoms and what she did to deal with it.
Here’s a link:
A Chat with Lisa by Positive Vibes Living with MS
Thanks Adam, Ed and Ava for doing these podcasts together!
Member Spotlight – Patrice Moscicki
Patrice has been in many of our prayers for a long time as she faced other life challenges through the years. I’m really happy to see that Patrice is able to make it back now. I sure hope you continue to make progress Patrice. Keep up the great work…Welcome back! Perhaps you’ll be an inspiration to have others come back that haven’t been able to get here for a while.
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) Not this week – Kate is off
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.
10:30 – 11:00am Tai Chi led by Ricky
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.
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
Friday, January 24th 11:00am – 12:00 pm- Dr Kate Habanek DC, DACNB, Chiropractor will present to our group about training cross cord reflexes to improve muscle activation.
Friday, January 31st 11:00am – Noon. Day of Endurance Training Kick Off. Dr Kate Kern and Dan Erschen will explain how the Day of Endurance journey will work this year and how we will help you enjoy this journey and do the best you can.
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, February 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
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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, January 17th, 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 with Linda and Mary Linda and Mary will be here on Fridays doing Reiki. Many people say their Reiki work is “magical”. We’re thankful for Linda and Mary for sharing their gifts and talents with us. Feel free to let them know you’d like to do Reiki with them. They also have 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 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. This past weekend, I was able to get out to the Mississippi River again. Cal and Larry joined me. We had a nice weekend together.
We woke up to a beautiful sunrise
We went for a walk and the cats decided to join us
We found some nice ice formations along the bank.
We enjoyed our time just below the dam in Dubuque, IA. Well, I guess we enjoyed our time above the dam as well.
I saw these two young eagles flying together above the dam
I didn’t have my camera settings right so this one is a little blurry but it was really cool seeing them go through their courting ritual. The male needs to show the female that he’s strong enough to be her mate. They lock their talons together and spiral towards the ground. This ritual is also known as the “cartwheel courtship flight” or the “death spiral”.
We did catch some clearer pictures of eagles though
They sure are beautiful birds
This one caught a fish. I didn’t have the best angle but it was still a fun catch.
These two enjoyed flying together
They sure do soar beautifully
I thought this shot was kind of interesting
The moon was beautiful Monday morning as well. We sure had a nice weekend 😊
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.
