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improve stability, balance and confidence
Urban Pole Walking Workshop
2025 scheduled dates:
Thursdays | 10:30 am - 11:30 am: October 30, November 20, December 18
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
PRESENTER: Andrea Van Dyn Hoven, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Care Patrol
Discover the benefits of this low impact exercise! Andrea Van Dyn Hoven, Care Patrol, is experienced in fitting poles and leading dynamic pole walking sessions.If you are looking to increase your cardiovascular activity, want to improve walking posture or improve stability, balance and confidence this workshop is for you.
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Exploring Senior Care Options
First Thursday of each Month | 10:00-11:00 am
2025 Scheduled Dates: November 6, December 4
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
Join Megan Bokath, Senior Care Advisor, CarePatrol, for an open Q&A session.
Megan is passionate about helping seniors and their families navigate home care, assisted living, memory care, and independent living. She’ll answer your questions about costs, availability, and other resources, easing concerns and guiding you toward safe, happy, and fulfilling living solutions.
No set agenda. You bring the questions, she brings the expertise.
FREE mini-massage experience
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
11:00-1:00 pm - Eight 10-minute appointments available.
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
Aria Schmitz, Licensed Massage Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, Back-in-Action
Enjoy a brief, soothing massage designed to help reduce tension, promote relaxation, and support overall wellness. Stop by and treat yourself to a moment of calm.
ABC's of long-term care planning
Thursday, October 23, 2025
12:00-1:00 pm
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
Presenter: Kristin White, SSM Health at Home Senior Business Development Consultant
Most people do not understand all of the levels of care available as we start to think about senior facilities or home-based care. Join Kristin White as she takes the guess work out of all the different facility levels of care and discusses community resources available to help make decisions when the time comes.
Don't take your hands for granted
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
12:00-1:00 pm
Fond du Lac Family YMCA
Presenter: Jessica Mischler, CHT, SSM Health Therapy Services Certified Hand Therapist
Every day stress and activity create wrist and hand injuries which can hamper work and home life. Learn how to improve hand function, strength, and mobility through exercises and activities, often tailored to specific conditions like arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or post-injury rehabilitation. Join Jessica Mischler, CHT, as she discusses various hand conditions and treatment options available.