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Thompson Center Monthly Newsletter

2331 E. Lourdes Drive, Appleton, WI 54915

(920) 939-3088 www.thetcol.org

2020

Merry Christmas from Mary, Sarah, Liz, Amanda and Courtney

Schedule of TCoL Activities

2 | The Thompson Center on Lourdes

PLEASE VERIFY ACCURACY OF SCHEDULES ONLINE OR BY CALLING TCoL

MONDAY

CLASS / ACTIVITY TIME COST AD PAGE / NOTES

Watercolors 9:00 – 12:00pm $13.00* Pg. 13, *Cost split $5 & $8

Pickleball 9:00 – 3:00pm* $3.00 Pg. 13, Sacred Heart , *Timed Slots

Chair Yoga 11:00 – 12:00pm $3.00 Pg. 10

Billiards 12:00 – 4:00pm $2.00 Pg. 12

Crochet & Knitting 1:00 – 3:00pm $2.00 Pg. 10

Technology Basics 2:30 – 3:30pm FREE Pg. 11

TUESDAY Pickleball 9:00 – 3:00pm* $3.00 Pg. 13, Sacred Heart, *Timed Slots

WEDNESDAY

Pickleball 9:00 – 11:00am* $3.00 Pg. 13, Sacred Heart , *Timed Slots

Bible Study 10:00 – 12:00pm $TBD* *Cost is per Study Session

Chair Yoga 11:00 – 12:00pm $3.00* Pg. 10, *Silver Sneaker Discount

Billiards 12:00 – 4:00pm $2.00 Pg. 12

Stained Glass 12:30 – 3:30pm $5.00* Pg. 12, *Plus Materials Cost

Bingo 1:00 – 3:00pm $2.00* *Plus (3) $1.00 Prizes

THURSDAY

Line Dancing - Beginner 9:45 – 10:45am $4.00 Pg. 14, Sacred Heart

Line Dancing - Intermediate 11:00 – 12:00pm $4.00 Pg. 14, Sacred Heart

Pickleball 1:00 – 3:00pm $3.00 Pg. 13, Sacred Heart

FRIDAY

Woodcarving 9:00 – 12:00pm $2.00 Pg. 12

Pickleball 9:00 – 3:00pm* $3.00 Pg. 13, Sacred Heart , *Timed Slots

Open Painting 9:30 – 1:30pm $2.00 Pg. 12

Open Sewing & Quilting 10:00 – 3:30pm $2.00 Pg. 12

Gentle Yoga - AM Session 11:00 – 12:00pm $3.00 Pg. 10

Billiards 12:00 – 4:00pm $2.00 Pg. 12

Gentle Yoga - PM Session 3:00 – 4:00pm $3.00 Pg. 10

Masks are required. TCoL will provide one if you forget yours.

December 2020 | 3

TCoL

Helpful reminders:

• 10 participants per activity/program. (21 for line dancing) 4 maximum for billiards.

• All participants must preregister for classes by phone or online.

• Sign up a minimum of 2 days in advance.

• Classes will be offered on a first register, first reserve basis.

• If a participant registers after the limit is met, that person will get first priority for the next time that activity

is held.

• Social distancing of 6 feet between participants (per floor signage) required. • We are following the statewide mask mandate. If you forget yours, TCoL will provide one. • A maximum of 4 people in the elevator.

December 11, St. Paul Elder Services, Lunch & Learn, Safe & Healthy Holidays, 11:30-1:00, pg 15

December 12, Santa’s Christmas Visit, 9:00-12:00, pg 5

December 16, Hope Clinic Wellness Workshop, 12:00-2:00, pg 22

December 21, Orthopedic & Spine Therapy, Knee Pain 2:00-3:00, pg 15

December 30, Caregiver Support, 9:30-11:30, pg 22

Schedule of Special Events in December

At the time the BUZZ went to print, TCoL was temporily closed. All activities and

programs listed were based on belief TCoL reopened or some activities and programs

may have been postponed or canceled. Please check the TCoL website (www.thetcol.org)

for the most current information.

For weather closing information, see page 9.

Greetings from Liz


If you look up Christmas in Wikipedia, it states that Christmas is an

annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed

primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among

billions of people around the world. Others say the main reason nowadays

why people celebrate Christmas is to give and receive presents. Some celebrate

with elaborate decorations, parties, gifts, and merriment. For many Christmas, can be

lonely and isolating. While others don’t even recognize the day.

So while you may or may not celebrate Christmas, during this holiday season let us all be

patient (yes – even to the driver who cut us off), love those around us, and make peace

with an estranged friend or family member. Be “present” – put away the iPhone and all the

technology and be in the moment. Granted – we may be using technology to connect

with our loved ones this year! If you’re able to make all your hugs last just a moment

longer and use the word "love" in your conversations. Appreciate your family, even those

that try your patience. Be more accepting of others and situations – we never know what

someone else is going through. Celebrate your time together - be it for a moment or a

week. Take a long walk; listen to your favorite holiday music; dance like there is no tomor-

row. Taste all the desserts, especially the cookies and homemade candies (yes…even all of

us on diets). Be optimistic. Give thanks. Laugh more. Celebrate life, because it is so

precious. Make the holiday last as long as possible. I’m wishing that this season brings you

happy memories to cherish always. Our experiences and celebrations will be different

this year – but the reason for the season will be the same.

May the spirit of Christmas visit you this holiday season, bringing you all the love and joy

in the world. Merry Christmas!

Liz Neuman

Executive Director

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December 2020 | 5

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December 2020 | 7

Thank You For Your Donations

Your generosity and

continued support

in 2020 is deeply

appreciated.

Thank You!

Generous donations from Funds within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region:

Anonymous fund

Basic Needs Giving Partnership Fund Bright Idea Fund

COVID-19 Community Response Fund, a partnership of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region and United Way Fox Cities Les and Dolores Ellis Memorial Fund Col. Harold L & Esther Graef Hamilton Fund Jewelers Mutual Charitable Giving Fund David L and Rita E Nelson Family Fund Secura Insurance Companies Charitable Fund Frank C Shattuck Community Fund Technology Charitable Fund Neola Thompson Fund for Senior Services Roger and Lynn Van Vreede Charitable Fund

A-1 Moving & Storage, Inc.

Ed Adams

Lee Adamski

Barbara Agness

Arlene E Agnew Last Will and Testament

George & Antoinette Anderson

Susan Anderson

Kristen Anderson

Shari Anderson

Appleton Noon Lions Club, Inc.

Sandy Archambault

Sue & Dan Arnoldussen

Aaron & Jan Ashbrenner

Alison Auden

Baehman Family Fund

Sharon Bauer

Susan Beaver

Marilyn Becher

Gordon & Mary Becker

Bob & Linda Beckwith

Greg & Sandy Bell

Edward & Dee Bierl

Suzanne Blum

John & Nancy Boyce

Jeanne Bristol

Susan T Brown

Peggy Buffington

Margie Burt

Mardelle Butler

Jorgen & Carolyn Carter

Carmelyn Centrup

Civic League

Janet & Michael Cobia Family

Larry & Marilyn Cole

Mary Cooke

Irena Copeland

Margaret Cox

Kathryn Cronin

Rosemary Cummings

Joyce Damico

Lou & Robert Danner

Susan & Jeffrey Dean

William Dedecker

Cecelia DePas

Kathy Drews

Phil & Alyssa Dudkowski

Phyliss Duquette

Yvonne Ebben

Robert & Mary Ebben

Beth English

Don & Bev Feldkamp

1st Line Health Workers

James A Gavaert

Doug & Becky Gilbert

Mary Girard

Green Bay Packers Foundation

Aoibh & Thomas Greene

Jill & Colny Gretzinger

Bonnie Griesbach

Russell & Laurie Griesbach

Disabled Citizens, Inc. c/o Rene Grode

Gus

Ted Haley

Roger Hamilton

Joyce Hansen

Peter Harbach

Karen E Harkness

Hartwig Family Foundation

Donna Hayford

Kendra Heckmann

Jeffrey Heitptes

Kathy Helf

Rita Hendrick

Laura Henke

Marie Hermes

Pat & Cheryl Hietpas

Jean Marie Hinds

Mary Hinkins

Gail Hofberger

Richard Hoffman

Marguerite Howard

Beata Busse Huss

Ken & Ann Jahnke

Lois L Johnson

Paula & Phil Kemppaienen

Daphne Kennett

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Thomas Kinate

Thomas J Kloiber

Becky Lahti

Raymond & Joyce Lake

Deanne Lang

Marlene S Lauer

Carole L Leith

Karen Lindenberg

Arlene Lintner

Betty Manders

Gloria Marecke

Lee & Elaine Martin

John & Susan McFadden

Judith & Donald McLernon

Julaine McMillan

Menasha Corporation Foundation

Faith Mendez

Jack & Kathy Meyer

Mielke Family Foundation Inc.

Greg & Kathie Miller

Cindy E Miller

Leroy J Minlschmidt Trust

Darlene Missling

Mary Mollon

Mary Morrell

Marilyn Mosher

Frank Mueller

Chuck & Liz Neuman

Nicolet National Bank

Mary Beth Nienhaus

Lisa Nietzer

Linda & Dick Nikolai

Bonnie O'Connell

Yvonne Osborn

Outagamie County

Penny Paris

Patricia

Fran Patrick

Mary Jo Pauly

Bob & Judy Pautz

Cheryl Pegel

August Peotter

Elizabeth & Charles Petrie

Michael J Pfahler

Anon Pfahler

Jerry Pilon

M Plank

Dave Plank

Sharon Quello

Robert & Sarah Raasch

Anita Rauscher

Marcia Rechner

Becky Reichelt

Ron & Cheryl Reissmann

Family of Diane E Reschke

Patricia Ring

Rose Roeland

Barb Rosenfeldt

Jo Rothe

Craig Rothe

Judy Rottier

St Joseph Parish

Jerry Sanderfoot

Elaine Schiller

Barbara Schmidt

Loretta Schmidt

The William J & Barbara A Schmidt Foundation

Ann Louise Schneider

David Schoenhaar

Richard & Sandie Schreiter

Marilyn Schucknecht

Kathi Seifert

Carl S Sengstock

Shirley Shorey

Gloria Siebers

Harry L Spiegelberg

Joan Spielbauer

Sharon Stabe

Janie Stevenson

Steven Stoffel

JS & DL Strelka

Dawn Strohm

Mary Sullivan

Majorie Sutter

Nancy Swanson

Karen Swiontek

TCoL Board

Thedacare

Jeff Tyczkowski

U.S. Venture

Leroy & Mary Van Asten

Jeff Van Brunt

Anne Van Handel

David Van Ryzin

Mary C Vande Hei

Lola M Vande Loo

Janette Vanevenhoven

Diane Verrier

Roxanne Volpintesta

WHBY- Woodward Radio Group

Diane Waite

Wallace Family Foundation

Renee Waterman

Sandy Weiland

Barbara Welsch

Bob Westby

Robert Westby

Barbara Westhofen

Donald & Betty Weyenberg

Debra White

Jan Wildenberg Lesperance

Gary & Bette Wilz

Alvin Wolff

Paul Wolters

Roseann Wunderlich

Tom & Barbara Zalewski

John Zimmerman

Raymond & Joy Zuelke

Thank You Ray Zuelke


In September, Ray Zuelke stepped down as the Board President of TCoL.

Ray will remain on the Board of Directors and will lead the fundraising

efforts. Thank you doesn’t express the gratitude for everything that Ray has

done for the Thompson Center on Lourdes.

It’s no exaggeration to state the very existence of the Thompson Center on

Lourdes would not be a reality without the vision, leadership and can-do

attitude of Ray Zuelke. The sudden closing of the Thompson Community

Center in downtown Appleton in March of 2016 was an upsetting event that affected many of

the Fox Cities vulnerable elder adult population and their families. Literally within a couple

weeks a transition of Appleton’s only Senior Center and its activities was under way as Ray

coordinated a tenant agreement with St. Bernadette Parish on East Lourdes Drive.

The next two years proved to be a testament to Ray’s determination and perseverance for this

labor of love which now is The Thompson Center on Lourdes. Behind the scenes he wore many

hats as he single-handedly recruited an impressive and active Board of Directors and led the

charge as its Chair. Ray identified, recruited and hired staff and volunteers to serve a growing

and grateful senior population as word of TCoL spread. Ray worked with the parish and the fa-

cility was brought up to city code for business zoning in 2017. In 2018 the electrical was upgrad-

ed and air-conditioning was installed. Then in May 2018, after he secured legal assistance, TCoL

received its 501c3 nonprofit status, which was a major turning point in being able to fundraise to

ensure the sustained existence for TCoL. Once again Ray led the team through remarkable

fundraising efforts that have put TCoL on sound financial footing.

Ray, congratulations on a monumental achievement that serves to enrich the lives and enhance

the personal growth of so many of our senior population. The Board of Directors, Staff, Volun-

teers and Participants thank you for serving as the first President on Board of Directors of

TCoL. With heart-felt gratitude and sincere appreciation for a job more than well done, the

Thompson Center on Lourdes here by officially designates the TCoL Billiards room as the

Ray Zuelke Billiards Room.

Liz Neuman

Executive Director Thompson Center on Lourdes (TCoL)

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Honoring Marilyn Peterson


Marilyn is a woman small in stature, with a large amount of caring, generosity,

humor, and giving of herself. She loves her God, her family, her country, and her

“Civic League”. Civic League has been a part of her life for many, many years.

Potlucks, dinner shows, dances, Civic League luncheons, comedy shows and fund

raisers have kept her running.

At the Center you may find her upstairs, downstairs, in a meeting, or just sharing

a bag of popcorn with you. She is a person who has such a cute smile and way

about her, that it is hard to say “no”. Her compassion to serve was contagious. One member

joined by simply being asking if she would make some ice cream sodas and hot fudge sundae

props for a pie social. The Comedy Fashion Show was a huge production at the College Ave. lo-

cation and she enlisted the help of Nancy Peterson, Kathy Sheldon, Marilyn Gebhart and Sue Ar-

noldussen to create the costumes. There was much laughter and fun putting it together. The

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Marilyn’s favorite stage decoration was “a ski hill on the stage”, with two hills and a mannequin

on skis going down the hill. Another mannequin on a skating rink, and two more in the

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Marilyn swooned over “Elvis”! Danced like a teenager in our Comedy Show and loved the Classy

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everyone had a good time. She has been a mentor, a teacher, our Civic League president and a

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Participation Information Form

December 2020 | 19

Participation Information Form

Participant Information:

First Name: M.I.: Last Name:

Gender: _____ Male Female D.O.B.: / / (MM/DD/YY)

Address: City:

Zip: State: County:

Primary Phone: ( ) Alternate Phone: ( )

E-Mail:

Racial/Ethnic Background: (Please choose from the following which best describes your racial/ethnic heitage.)

White Black/African American American Indian Middle Eastern

Asian Native Hawaiian Alaska Native Other Pacific Islander

Mix: Hispanic/Latino/a

Emergency Contact:

Name: Relationship:

Primary Phone: ( ) Alternate Phone: ( )

THE FOLLOWING SECTION IS TO HELP TCoL PURSUE FUNDING. PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION IS NOT SHARED.

ARE YOU A U.S. VETERAN: No Yes

TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $0 - $19,999 $20,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $59,999 $60,000 - $79,999 $80,000 +

Waivers and Releases on Back

Office Use:

Membership Number: Senior Space: E-Mail:

Hold Harmless Agreement


Hold Harmless Agreement: I voluntarily participate in activites and programs offered by Thompson Center on Lourdes (TCoL). I hearby hold harmless and release TCoL and its Board of Directors, Staff, Volunteers, Instructors, and all individuals or entities associated with the organization (Released Parties) from any and all liability of claims, property damage, theft, person injury, death, and any losses or harm which may occur as a result of my participation in programs and activities offered and organized by TCoL (Participation) including those that are offered outside of its main facili-ty of operations. By execution of this Hold Harmless and Release of Liability, I hearby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Released Parties from all liability, claims, demands, and damages arising from my Participation and agree that TCoL may disqualify me from further participation in the Activity if I fail to adhere to the rules and conditions stated in the registration information and this Agreement.

Participation Agreement: I AM AWARE THAT SOME CLASSES MAY POSE A DANGER TO ME. I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE AC-TIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED, HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJU-

RY OR DEATH, AND VERIFY THIS STATEMENT BY PLACING My Initials Here:

I further understand that my participation is 100% voluntary, which I can terminate at any time should I feel that participation or continued participation will endanger my health, safety or cause personal and or property dam-age, injury, or loss. I also understand that it is my responsibility to consult a physician prior to starting a fitness class and that TCoL reserves the right to refuse a person’s participation in class due to safety reasons.

Code of Conduct Acknowledgement/Acceptance: TCoL’s Code of Conduct Policy is intended to ensure a safe, positive and healthy environment. I have read and agree to abide by the Code of Conduct and understand that if I breach any of the Codes, discipli-nary action will result.

Consent to Photograph, Film and/or Tape Agreement: I understand that I may be photographed at the Activity. I agree to allow my photo, film, tape or likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers and or assigns. Addition-ally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of photogrphs, fils and/or tapes.

Class, Clubs & Workshop Payments and Registration Agreement: TCoL reserves the right to cancel, add, or change any class or workshop contingent upon registration. Prerequi-sites, registration and payment requirements for each class vary. Please read each class description carefully for details. Participants are registered on a “first-sign-up, first served” basis.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE BEFORE SIGNING BELOW AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS, MEANING AND IMPACT OF THIS RELEASE. Participant’s Signature: Date: Please complete the following info if you are filling out Hold Harmless and Release of Liability for the Participant:

Name of Representative: Relationship:

Signature: Date:

Notice, Visitor Waiver, & Health Declaration

December 2020 | 21

Sunshine Club Please contact Mary Mauthe (920) 733-3651 to send a card

on behalf of TCoL. Let her know of a participant who is in the hospital, has lost

a loved one, is in need of support or is celebrating a birthday or other special

occasion.

The Thompson Center on Lourdes

Notice, Visitor Waiver, & Health Declaration

Notice & Waiver

Covid-19 is an infectious disease presently active in Outagamie County and surrounding communities. Some infectious carriers are asymptomatic and unaware of their condition. The Thompson Center on Lourdes (TCOL) is concerned about the transmission of COVID-19. Although TCOL has taken steps to increase sanitation and distance between visitors during this pandemic, there is still a risk of contracting this disease in any public set-ting. By visiting TCOL and participating in activities you are assuming that risk. By signing below, you state that you are aware of the risk posed to you and agree to hold TCOL harmless if you contract COVID-19. You also agree to increase personal sanitation, cover your mouth when sneezing or coughing, and maintain social dis-tancing when participating in programs on the premises.

Health Declaration

I hereby declare that I have not been sick, had a fever, been diagnosed with COVID-19 or been in contact with anyone who was sick, had a fever, or has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past two weeks. I agree not to participate in programs or visit the premises until I have been without symptoms for a minimum of two weeks if I become sick, have a fever, or come into contact with anyone who has been sick or had a fever. Furthermore, I agree to inform TCOL if I become sick, have a fever, or I test positive for COVID-19 and allow them to com-municate that fact to the TCOL community at large to reduce the risk of further transmission.

Full Name (Please Print)

Signature Date

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people with disabilities or those who live alone and would like a social support system. It’s safe & easy to join!

Enjoy a friendly chat, a listening ear and a laugh.

If you wish to receive a welcoming phone call from our volunteers. Call 920-832-9360 or visit

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Your phone number and conversations are kept confidential.

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Outagamie County Grab N Go Menu


OUTAGAMIE COUNTY RESIDENTS 60 YEARS AND OLDER may order weekly Outagamie

County Nutrition Program GRAB N GO MEALS by calling one of the meal site locations below and

picking up meals during the designated “pick-up” timeline: Appleton - Thompson Center on Lourdes 920-858-5619 11:30 AM - NOON Hortonville - Village Municipal Building 920-740-4648 10:00 - 10:30 AM Kaukauna - Streets, Parks and Recreation Building 920-740-4641 10:30 - 11:00 AM Seymour - Municipal Building 920-213-3490 10:30 - 11:00 AM

Please call in meal order by Monday 12:00 Noon before Wednesday meal “pick-up”.

December 2nd December 23rd

Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce Sweet and Sour Chicken over Fried Rice Turkey and Gravy over Mashed Potatoes Hearty Turkey Ala King

Tomato Basil and Chef’s Choice Soups Baked Potato and Chef’s Choice Soups Tossed Caesar Salad Three Bean Salad Wheat Dinner Roll w/ Butter & Peanut Butter Parkerhouse Roll w/ Butter & Peanut Butter

Chocolate Applesauce Cake Peppermint Holiday Cookie Milk Carton Milk Carton

December 9th December 30th Chili Macaroni Sloppy Joe and Wheat Bun Chicken Pot Pie over Biscuit Beef Stew over Biscuit

Cheesy Broccoli and Chef’s Choice Soups Chicken Rice and Chef’s Choice Soups Pineapple Orange Rice Salad Pineapple and Mandarin Oranges

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread Slice Cinnamon Almond Coffee Cake Parkerhouse Roll with Butter and Peanut Butter Milk Carton

Milk Carton

December 16th Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham CANTEEN provides Nutrition Program GRAB N GO Meals

White Bean Chili and Chef’s Choice Soups

Tossed Salad with Dressing Wheat Dinner Roll with Butter and Peanut Butter

Oreo Cookies and Cream Cake Milk Carton

The Outagamie County Nutrition Program is closely monitoring meal service to insure participant, volunteer, staff and food safety during the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue to address food insecurity and malnutrition among Outagamie County older residents. Thank You and Remain Well.

GNG participants must call in meal reservations weekly.

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Brain Games


Easter Seals Wisconsin provides programs to

individuals with disabilities and their families. There is a

regional office in Appleton located at the Thompson Center on Lourdes

that serves individuals living in Outagamie County. Call Jill Gretzinger at

(920) 832-0344. Office is open by appointment only.

The Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Jean Kenevan) will not current-

ly have office hours at the Thompson Center on Lourdes. Information and

training is still available though. Jean is happy to help people with vision loss by

phone or email. Contact her in the following ways-

Office phone (leave message) – (920) 831-2090; Work cell – (920) 420-4885

Email – [email protected]

Website – www.dhs.wi.gov/blind

FOOT CARE at Thompson Center on Lourdes!!

Clinics are held Tuesday through Friday.

(Clinic is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays when TCoL is closed. )

Please call (920) 257-9161 to schedule appointments. All adults welcome.

• Each foot care session lasts 45-60 minutes

• Care provided by nurses and trained staff

• Cost: $35, payable by cash, check, or credit card

Cost is $35 with no expiration date.

My RN, LLC Foot Care Clinic Specializing in foot care

Options for Independent Living

Offices in Appleton and Green Bay are currently closed. The staff is

working from home and can provide some services. At this time, we can not

accept donations or lend any medical equipment.

Please call (920) 882-9309 or (920) 997-9999 for additional assistance.

Services Located at TCoL

If you’d like the newsletter sent to you electronically, E-mail [email protected]

DAILY CALENDAR - DECEMBER 2020

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

*Held at

Sacred Heart

Gym

1

TCoL

CLOSED

*Pickelball 9-11, 11-1, 1-3

2 *Pickelball 9-11

Bible Study A 10:00-12:00

Chair Yoga 11:00-12:00

Billiards 12:00-4:00

Stained Glass 12:30-3:30

Bingo 1:00-3:00

3

TCoL

CLOSED

*Line Dance Beg. 9:45-10:45

*Line Dance Int. 11:00-12:00

*Pickelball 1:00-3:00

4 *Pickelball 9-11, 11-1, 1-3

Woodcarving 9:00-12:00

Open Painting 9:30-1:30

Sew&Quilt10:00-3:30

Gentle Yoga11:00-12:00


Gentle Yoga 3:00-4:00

7

*Pickelball 9-11, 11-1, 1-3

Watercolors 9:00-12:00



Crochet & Knit 1:00-3:00

Technology 2:30-3:30

8

TCoL

CLOSED

*Pickelball 9-11,11-1,1-3

9 *Pickelball 9-11

Bible Study B 10:00-12:00




Bingo 1:00-3:00

10

TCoL

CLOSED




11 *Pickelball 9-11, 11-1, 1-3



Sew & Quilt10:00-3:30


Lunch & Learn 11:30-1:00



14 *Pickelball 9-11, 11-1, 1-3





Technology 2:30-3:30

15

TCoL

CLOSED


16 *Pickelball 9-11

Bible Study A 10:00-12:00


Hope Clinic 12:00-2:00



Bingo 1:00-3:00

17

TCoL

CLOSED




18 *Pickelball 9-11, 11-1, 1-3



Sew & Quilt 10:00-3:30

Gentle Yoga11:00-12:00



21 *Pickelball 9-11, 11-1, 1-3





Ortho Spine 2:00-3:00

22

TCoL

CLOSED


23 *Pickelball 9-11





Bingo 1:00-3:00

24

CLOSED

25

CLOSED

28 *Pickelball 9-11, 11-1, 1-3





29

TCoL

CLOSED


30 *Pickelball 9-11

Caregiver Sup. 9:30-11:30





Bingo 1:00-3:00

31

CLOSED

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Staff

TCoL Board of Directors

Aoibh Greene, President

Colny Gretzinger, Vice-President & Treasurer

Greg Bell, Secretary

Sue Arnoldussen

Peter Harbach

Karen Harkness

Jack Meyer

Mary Beth Nienhaus

Ray Zuelke

STAFF CONTACTS: Liz Neuman, Executive Director (920) 939-3088 [email protected] Sarah Mankee, Programming and Marketing Manager [email protected]. (920) 939-3088 Courtney Osenroth, Volunteer and Systems Administrator [email protected] (920) 939-3088 Mary Cooke, Administrative Support [email protected] (920) 939-3088 Amanda VanSchyndel, Intern (920) 939-3088 [email protected] Sue Arnoldussen, Civic League (920) 996-0495

The Thompson Center on Lourdes is also home to:

Easter Seals, Jill Gretzinger (920) 832-0344

Foot Care Clinic, My RN, Diane Schmidt (920) 257-9161

Office for Blind and Visually Impaired

Jean Kenevan (920) 831-2090

Options for Independent Living

John Meissner (920) 997-9999

Alyson Windle (920) 882-9309

Our Mission

TCoL provides opportunities for people 50+

to participate and connect through enriching

activities in the Fox Valley.

Hours: Monday-Wednesday-Friday

9:00am to 4:00pm

FOR REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ONLY

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