Friends,
MS-Just Keep Moving Open House this Saturday
Date: Saturday, November 8th
Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Place: MS-Just Keep Moving, Inc.
W228N791 Westmound Drive
Waukesha, WI 53816
Is sure hope all of us with MS who come to the gym during the week come to the open house on Saturday. This goes for people who haven’t come for a while too and our amazing volunteers. We would love to demonstrate to all our supporters and loved ones what our MS-Just Keep Moving Family does together on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.
Let’s have some fun on Saturday like we do during the week. 😊
Who should come?
- Our MS – Just Keep Moving family of people living with MS, volunteers and loved ones
- People and organizations who have supported us in the past – we want to show you how impactful your support has been to our mission, thank you and show you where we are heading
- Anyone who wants to learn more about our mission and how you can engage
Halloween FUN!
Last Friday, I looked around and thought to myself…Wow! Who would have ever thought a bunch of people with MS would have so much Halloween fun together while getting a good HIIT circuit workout in.
We had people from Waldo to witches having fun together.
Even the seated balance class was very spirited. So much fun…and beneficial in so many ways! Thanks to all who make this possible and to all who engage. I know this isn’t easy for most.
More rebounding opportunities for the rest of the fall, winter and early spring
Rebounding has helped many of us with and without MS make life changing progress since last winter. We will be offering more opportunities for our friends with MS, volunteers and loved ones Monday through Friday going forward. I would highly encourage you to take advantage of these extremely beneficial opportunities. Consistency is so helpful.
Here’s the schedule as of now: Please let me know if you’re willing to do Tuesday and Thursdays and what time works for you.
Monday Mornings
6:30am – 8:00am – Rebounding – Total Body Functional Fitness and Stretching
8:00am – 9:00am – Rebounding – Gentle Functional Fitness and Balance
Tuesday Mornings
6:30am – 8:00am – Rebounding – Total Body Functional Fitness and Stretching
TBD 10:00 – 11:00? – Rebounding – Gentle Functional Fitness and Balance
Wednesday Mornings
6:30am – 8:00am – Rebounding – Total Body Functional Fitness and Stretching
8:00am – 8:30am – Rebounding – Gentle Functional Fitness and Balance
Thursday Mornings
6:30am – 8:00am: – Rebounding – Total Body Functional Fitness and Stretching
TBD 10:00 – 11:00? – Rebounding – Gentle Functional Fitness and Balance
Friday Mornings
6:30am – 8:00am – Rebounding – Total Body Functional Fitness and Stretching
8:00am – 9:00am – Rebounding – Gentle Functional Fitness and Balance
How did Rick do last week?
Last Wednesday was a rough day for Rick and he couldn’t make it in. He said he didn’t sleep well and was fatigued in the morning
Rick showed up on Friday and once again, did amazing. He was able to walk 200 feet when he got here. He did the 20 minute shake and bake rejuvenation therapy and walked 600 feet which is three times the amount he could walk the 20 minutes before. Again, he was fatigued after that.
He did another 20 minute shake and bake rejuvenation therapy and then walked another 300 feet and could have kept going. He ended up walking 1,100 feet total. Truly amazing!
Great job Rick! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
I’m really thankful JoAnn Schmitz came in and taught us about the lymphatic system and what she teaches patients when they come to her. It’s been fun putting her knowledge to use and seeing the results. Thanks JoAnn!
Rebounding on the trampolines pumps our lymphatic system as well.
Nutrition Program
Janine will be back next Monday. We missed you Janine…welcome back!
When we started this, we were hoping we would build a community around nutrition. I’m thankful to know this is happening. I hope it continues to grow and more people will benefit from the program and from each other.
This week our nutrition group discussed Pepper. The benefits and risks of Pepper and how you can incorporate it into your life. Here’s a recipe Janine shared including some pepper. The rest of the recipe is in the handout at the link below.
5-Ingredient Pasta Bake
280-300g [~10 oz] pasta
1 small onion sliced
250g [8 oz] bacon diced
200ml [~7 oz] whipping/cooking cream
150g [5 oz] grated cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp coarse black pepper
Here’s a link to the handout:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17Syn9t9YAz0aW6H5sEz6IQ_Ie50tUCtS/view?usp=sharing
Janine puts a lot into these presentations. It’s wonderful for her to share these presentations with those who can’t be here. It’s even more impactful for people who can be here in person to get the information first hand and be able to get questions answered and learn from others living with MS.
I would highly encourage you to engage in our nutrition program Monday mornings @ 9:00am so you can benefit at a high level. All are encouraged to come; people with MS, loved ones, care takers, volunteers, etc.
Thank you, Janine!
Craft and Bake Sale – Wednesday, December 3rd 10:00am – 1:00pm and Friday, December 5th 9:00am – 2:00pm
If you would like to have a table for a craft or baked good, please let Pam Tyler know. We are finalizing who will all be here with their goods.
More info to come 😊
Member Spotlight – Roger Bennett
Roger has been a big help at our Friday morning bike rides all spring, summer and fall as well as at the gym. We’re so fortunate to have Roger with us. Thank you Roger!
Ed and Adam’s Podcast
Adam and Ed made this Halloween podcast and Cal joined in a little.
Here’s the link:
Ed and Adam and a Little Bit of Cal by Positive Vibes Living with MS
Thanks Adam, Ed and Ava for doing these podcasts together!
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 and Tuesday afternoons for the aquatics program. I hope you’ll join us!
Where:
Wisconsin Metal Parts – Westmound Building
MS-Just Keep Moving, Inc.
W228N791 Westmound Drive
Waukesha, WI 53186
Exercise 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 Mornings
6:30am – 8:00am – Rebounding – Total Body Functional Fitness and Stretching
8:00am – 9:00am – Rebounding – Gentle Functional Fitness and Balance
9:00am – Nutrition Program – Friends with MS, caretakers and volunteers are encouraged to engage.
9:00am – Noon – Open gym and Neubie use for independent members, or those who come with a care partner.
10:00am – Seated and/or standing stretching, strength, and balance with Ricky
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
Tuesday Mornings
6:30am – 8:00am – Rebounding – Total Body Functional Fitness and Stretching
TBD – 10:00 – 11:00? – Rebounding – Gentle Functional Fitness and Balance
Tuesday afternoons
1:00 pm – 1:45 pm: Aquatic exercise program held at Wildwood Lodge – Pewaukee
2:00 pm – 2:45 pm: Aquatic exercise program held at Wildwood Lodge – Pewaukee
Wildwood Lodge has a lift available to get people in wheelchairs in and out of the pool safely
Wednesdays
6:30am – 8:00am – Rebounding – Total Body Functional Fitness and Stretching
8:00am – 8:30am – Rebounding – Gentle Functional Fitness and Balance
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.
9:30am – 10:00am: Seated Balance
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.
10:30am – 11:00am: Seated and/or standing stretching, strength, and balance with Ricky
11:00am – noon: Prayer Group
Thursdays
6:30am – 8:00am: Rebounding – Total Body Functional Fitness and Stretching
TBD – 10:00 – 11:00? – Rebounding – Gentle Functional Fitness and Balance
8:30am – 11:00am Outdoor walking – contact Joan, Pam or Dan to find out where we’re walking. You can meet up with us at any time within this time period
Fridays:
6:30am – 8:00am – Rebounding – Total Body Functional Fitness and Stretching
8:00am – 9:00am – Rebounding – Gentle Functional Fitness and Balance
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 Kern at kborn1234@gmail.com with any questions.
Friday Morning Bike Rides
We had a great season of bike riding from spring until fall. We are done for the season.
Let’s think spring so we can get back out there again! Until Spring…Let’s Bounce 😊 Check out our rebounding opportunities.
Research Needs us!
Marquette University and UW Milwaukee both have research opportunities they would like us to engage in. We have flyers and more information about these opportunities at the gym and inserted below. Please engage in these opportunities if you qualify. You could make improvements yourself and you could be helping so many other people with MS as they face their challenges. We really need to get this MS thing figured out and you can help by engaging in these research opportunities.
Educational Sessions
Wednesday, November 12th 11:00 – 12:00pm – Joy Cochran, PT, DPT Founder & Owner of Joy Explorations Joy is a credentialed balance and falls professional will present and demo how to safely fall to the ground.
Friday, November 14th 11:00 – 12:00pm: Alex Pier from Tactile Medical will showcase and demonstrate an intermittent pneumatic leg compression device. https://tactilemedical.com/our-lymphedema-solutions/for-the-lower-body/nimbl-for-lower-body/
Friday, November 21st 5:00 – 6:00pm: Bryanna Bruger, neuropsychologist working at Aurora Health Care will talk to us about mental health.
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.
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, November 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 656 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!
Metals for MS
Thank you to all who brought in aluminum cans, gutters, copper, brass, etc. Please keep bringing them in…you are helping us. We are up to $1,461.36 so far this year.
Parking
If there are able-bodied people willing to park across the street in the Acuity lot so people with mobility challenges can park in our lot, please do so. We want to make it easy for people with mobility challenges to park and get into our building safely. Thank you for doing that!
Gym Open and Close Procedure
If you’re the first to come or the last to leave the gym, please use this procedure for opening and shutting down.
Open and closedown procedures.docx
Thai Massage with Ricky and Nyani
Ricky will be here on Wednesdays doing Thai Massage.
Nyani will be here on Fridays doing Thai Massage
Our goal is to serve as many people who come to the gym consistently as we can with these Thai Massage services. Going forward we will be doing a rotational schedule to accommodate as many people as we can who need and want a massage.
There are some guidelines written up at the gym. Please respect the guidelines so we can serve as many people as we can. Please sign up according to the guidelines.
Here’s a link to the guidelines: Thai Massage at MS-Just Keep Moving
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. This is a really colorful time of the year to be out in nature. Fall colors are peaking around here right now.
I spent a lot of time trying to get a picture of a leaf falling. If you’d like a good challenge, try it sometime. This is the best I could do this week. Perhaps I will get a better one soon.
Inside the woods are colorful right now.
Let’s take a closer look at some colorful leaves.
This little bird is enjoying the fall season.
This deer looks like he was scratching his chin with a branch
These two were getting along quite well.
Say Hi!
There was one spot on my walk yesterday that I saw this school. This is the Lutheran School on Ryan Road in Pewaukee. I was walking in Ryan Park across the street. If you haven’t been there, it’s a nice place to walk.
Here’s a sunset in our backyard with a small cross on a fence post
Beautiful sunsets never get old. This was our backyard Sunday evening.
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.
