Friends,
Matt Panelli – sharing session
Matt Panelli shared his awesome experience of climbing Mt Kilimanjaro as a cancer survivor living with MS who lost his Mom and his cat. I just love how passionate and excited Matt is about this experience. He sure delivered the message nicely about not giving up and “trying”. He said over and over how our gym is the epitome of people not giving up and “trying” regardless of the challenges we live with. I agree. You certainly are a good example of that Matt!
Matt shared many pictures with us and shared his experience so passionately. Some of my favorite pictures were the sunsets when they set up camp above the clouds. That’s certainly a different perspective.
For me, it was emotional when Matt showed us the video when he reached the summit. You sure beat a lot of odds to get there Matt. Well done!
Matt is making a documentary of his journey. I’m really looking forward to seeing it. It would be fun to get a group together to go the premiere showing. Stay posted for details as he completes it.
Thanks so much for inspiring us Matt and sharing your journey!
My E-mail Change
I’m transitioning out of using my Wisconsin Metal Parts e-mail address. Please change my e-mail in your address book to dan.erschen@gmail.com and use that e-mail going forward. Thank you!
Craft Fair / Bake Sale
We have many gifted people in our MS-Just Keep Moving Family. If you’re one of those talented and gifted people and would like to sell some of your goods, please let Pam or Bonnie know. We have a small amount of space left.
Mark your calendars! The second annual craft fair will be held at the gym Nov. 22 10:00am – 1:00pm and Nov. 23rd 9:00am – 2:00pm. All proceeds from the bake sale will benefit MS-JKM. Stay tuned for more details in the newsletters. Bakers needed! Questions? Please see Pam or email Bonnie @ bonnie.erschen@gmail.com.
Our MS-Just Keep Moving Open House – November 9th
Our annual Open House is this Saturday, November 9th. Here’s a flyer with more information. Please plan on coming and please invite anyone who has supported us in the past or would be interested in learning more about us and potentially engaging in / supporting our mission in the future.
If you’re not able to make it to our open house, tune into our facebook page @ 3:00pm Saturday. Traci and Shelley are going to do their best to livestream the presentation. I hope it works
MS Symposium – Froedert & The Medical College of Wisconsin MS Team
This will be a great Symposium to learn more about living with MS, what “we” can do daily and the resources that are available to us. It’s this Saturday…on the same day as our Open House but it starts in the morning. I plan on being at both. I hope you will join me. Be sure to call and register.
Ed and Adam’s Podcast
Adam and Ed did not make a podcast last week. It sounds like we’ll have a new one for you next week.
Thanks Adam, Ed and Ava for doing these podcasts together!
Member Spotlight – Julie Solie
Julie is back for her vacation…yay! We certainly missed her while she was gone but was very happy for her that she was able to go and enjoy it. We are very fortunate to have Julie with us each week. Thank you for being you Julie and helping in so many ways.
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
It looks like it will be too cold to ride this Friday. We will not be riding this week.
I’m thinking 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, November 8th 11:00am – 12:00 pm- Set up gym for our Open House.
Friday, November 15th 11:00am – 12:00 pm- we will play a pre-recorded webinar hosted by CanDoMS covering “MS Gadgets: How Assistive Technology Can Help You”. Discussion and questions will be facilitated by Dr Kate Kern.
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. 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, November 15th 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 558 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. Each week, I try to take some pictures of nature to share. This past week, I was able to get back by the Mississippi River near Dubuque, IA again. It was a nice day on Saturday and I was able to see a couple bald eagles in the distant. It’s not the best picture but it was fun seeing them. I’m looking forward to the river freezing and seeing more.
This seagull was flying toward me with the fall colors in the background early in the morning.
This great blue heron was up bright and early
The cardinals were active too
As were the bluejays
It rained all day Sunday. I decided early in the morning that I was going to make the best of it and try some rainy weather photography. This wet pumpkin wanted it’s picture taken
This bluejay was really wet
This cute little finch was handling the rain well
As was this bluejay
The cardinals were fun to watch
This bluejay was wondering when the rain will end
I got lucky and caught a cardinal flying through the rain
It was a rainy day but I sure enjoyed it. I just tried to make the best of 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.
