Social/Recreational

Offers vacations for adults with special needs.*Fully staffed and escorted tours for individuals with developmental disabilities.*Charter bus service*Escorted motor coach tours Many of our special needs tours have a pick-up in Stevens Point, Appleton, and Waupaca.

Residential camping for children and adults ages 3 and up with physical disabilities, cognitive delay and other disabilities.

Home and Community Education Club for adults with disabilities. Call for dates and times.*promotes education aimed toward improved home and community living*encourage leadership of all members*work on projects to promote better home living*to continue the 4-H experience

The Foster Grandparent Program connects the generations, building bonds between younger people and older individuals giving a chance to be needed while sharing in their life experiences. Volunteers are needed and appreciated

The Lowell Center is a gathering place for seniors with activities and events scheduled in a variety of areas, including: education/personal enrichment, health and wellness, arts and crafts, social and recreational, and special events. Seniors are encouraged to volunteer their knowledge and expertise in the various programs. All adults over 50 are welcome to participate in The Lowell Center’s programs and activities. A monthly Program Calendar is published at the first of each month that is available with our newsletter that may be picked up in the office or mailed at an additional cost.

Marshfield Senior Community Center is a drop-in center with planned activities and classes for all persons 50 and older. No dues are necessary to participate at the center. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Memory Care for those experiencing early stage dementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment accompanied by their care partners, family and friends. It’s a great opportunity to get out, socialize with those in similar circumstances, enjoy refreshments, music and games. Meets every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 10:30 am to Noon.

Memory Café’s are for those experiencing early stage dementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment accompanied by their care partners, family and friends. It’s a great opportunity to get out. Socialize with those in similar circumstances, enjoy refreshments, music and games. Meets the 3rd Thursday of every month, 10:30 am to 12:00 pm.

Memory Care for those experiencing early stage dementia, mild memory loss or cognitive impairment accompanied by their care partners, family and friends. It’s a great opportunity to get out, socialize with those in similar circumstances, enjoy refreshments, music and games. Meets every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 10:30 am to Noon.

Social activities include intergenerational activities, cards, quilting club, bingo parties, arts & craft classes. Fitness: Able Bodies Balance, Senior Strength, Yoga, and golf. Bus trips. Community Meal Program – Thursdays. Volunteer opportunities.

Community education and recreational programming for the Greater Mosinee Area. Fees vary by class. Please call for details.

Regular scheduled Senior activities take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am to 3pm with Senior Dining at 12:00pm. Reservations are required one day in advance. (715) 421-0014. Suggested donation $4.25 anyone 60 or older. In addition to the Senior Activities, the Community Center is open daily for indoor walking 8am-10am & 1pm-3pm. Senior card playing on Tuesdays 1 pm to 3:30 pm.

Vacation tours for cognitively disabled clients.

Program allows theater patrons with visual impairment to enjoy productions by Wausau area performance groups including Wausau Community Theatre, Mosinee Community Theatre, Center Stage Band and Show Choir, Wausau West High School, DC Everest Schools, and more. *Provides visually impaired patrons with descriptive audio equipment, a pre-show tour of the stage and Braille programs. During performances, a trained volunteer will narrate the visual highlights. *Services offered to other area performance organizations upon request.

Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for people with cognitive disabilities.

Equine Therapy and activities for children and adults with special needs. Riding and other related horse programs provide sensory stimulation and help with muscle tone, strength, coordination, and balance.

The Tomahawk Community Center is a vital resource for adults in the area. Provides congregate meals, volunteer opportunities, transportation, interactive activities and socialization.

Specializes in sending critically ill and disabled individuals of all ages on the outdoor adventure of their dreams.

The community activities include opportunities for seniors and adults with disabilities to meet, socialize and enjoy a variety of activities. Activities include: card games, exercise classes, ping pong, billiards, line dancing, wood carving and wood turning.

We provide sports competition and training for cognitive people to enhance their lives health wise and socially. Sports events during 4 seasons for cognitively challenged persons over 18 years of age. Activities include: *Basketball team and skills *Bowling *Cross-country skiing and snow shoeing *Swimming *Track and field (shot put, softball toss, long jump, etc.) *Bocce *Soccer *Flag football There is competition at the end of each practice series on the Area and State levels. The mission is to promote physical and mental health as well as sociability. Social functions include: Sports season celebrations, summer picnic, Christmas Party, and Brewer or Woodchucks game. Eligibilities: Over 18 yrs. of age, suffering from a cognitive disability, and having transportation to practice and to competitions. Affiliated with Special Olympics Wisconsin. Minimum fee of $2/game for practices.