Friends,
Giving Tuesday – Today
I’m terrible at asking anyone for anything but I love it when people help out. We are so fortunate to have the loving community we have with all our friends with MS, caregivers, volunteers, supporters, advisors, etc.
If you are a person who gives to non-profits on Giving Tuesdays, year-end, or anytime throughout the year, please consider MS-Just Keep Moving, Inc. as a worthy tax deductible 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to donate to.
As you know, everything we do for people with MS, we do for free. We don’t get any government funding. All of our funding comes from people, organizations, events and businesses who are passionate about our mission. It would be totally against our mission if we couldn’t help people with MS for financial reasons…either on their part or ours.
We are very fiscally responsible and appreciative of any donations we receive. All of our board members are on a volunteer basis and 100% of donations go directly to serving our mission. There are many ways to give however, we would prefer a check so we don’t have to pay a service charge.
Here’s a list of ways you can donate if you are willing to do so.
If you’ve donated to us in the past…THANK YOU! We will continue to put your donations to good use serving our friends with MS. I’m so thankful you’re making it possible for us to do this…together. THANK YOU!
Volunteer Appreciation / Christmas party
Our annual volunteer appreciation / Christmas party will be Wednesday, December 18th. There is a sign-up sheet at the gym for food. I hope to see you there!
Evening open gym for working people with MS
Exciting news! The gym is now open one evening per week. If our morning hours don’t work for your schedule, then you’re in luck! Dr Kate Kern will be hosting evening gym hours from 4-7pm each Monday starting on 12/9/24. Exercise on your own or participate in a group cardio or strength class. Caregivers/partners and volunteers are welcome and encouraged to join. Please reach out to Dr Kate directly with any questions or comments at kborn123@gmail.com
Free Mobility Device Lift
Anne Moore made me aware of a program that some of you may benefit from. I hope it helps some of our friends with MS. Here’s a message from Anne about it:
Hi Dan,
I will try to remember to ask Dr Kate to make an announcement regarding this great grant. Any Waukesha County resident with a disability can apply to get a scooter/powerchair lift, valued up to $7000 for their vehicle, through the Waukesha County Aging & Disability Center (they must live in Waukesha County.
While I heard they ran out of grant funding for this year, the grant will roll through 2025 and new money is available Jan 1.
A local dealer will install it. A Bruno dealer told me about the program, and I verified it. Below is an article about it. These lifts are expensive, so it’s a great grant to help people get one for their vehicle-mobility device combo. I can get anyone more information and put them in contact with the program or a local dealer. I know our local 101 Mobility will help the person through the process.
Anne Moore
Ed and Adam’s Podcast
Unfortunately, Adam and Ed had some technical difficulties with the sound system for the podcast again last week. Hopefully, they get it fixed for next week. Sorry…no podcast this week.
Member Spotlight – Linda Catterson
Linda has been coming here almost from the beginning and volunteering in so many ways. Linda is loved and appreciated by me and so many more. THANK YOU LINDA!
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.
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, December 6th 11:00am – 12:00 pm: There is evidence that ballet-based dance movements can help women and men living with MS. Ms Melissa Anderson from Danceworks will lead us in ballet based rhythmic movements designed to help you! Have no fear, no experience needed, only a willingness to have some fun and release your inner ballerina or danseur!
Friday, December 13th 11:00am – 12:00 pm – Jamie Wolfe, nurse practitioner and MS certified nurse at ProHealth, will share with us about resources available to those living with MS from a clinical perspective.
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!
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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, December 6thth 2024. 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 569 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. Our Sandhill Cranes flew south shortly after I took their picture last week. Let’s hope they have a safe trip south, a safe winter and come back in March like they have the past few years. Sorry…no new crane pictures this week.
Now that it’s getting a little colder, we’re starting to get some ice on the lakes, rivers and rocks.
This chunk of ice caught my eye on our hike with Steve last night.
Once the rivers freeze up, the eagles will start going to the open water to find their food. Last weekend, I saw these two juveniles having fun flying together. Unfortunately, I didn’t catch them when they were tangling together but I did get them flying together.
This little bird looks like it’s getting ready for winter 😊
I had some nice lighting on this red-bellied woodpecker
I like cardinals. This isn’t the best picture but I thought I would share it anyway.
When Steve and I were out walking, we had a few deer run past us.
I know this isn’t nature but Steve and I thought it was pretty cool watching this airplane fly through the sunlight at sunset.
On Sunday afternoon, I took a walk at Lapham Peak and got lucky enough to see a couple bucks together.
And a cute little deer close up 😊
This little squirrel was kind of cute too.
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.
