Brown Bag

Volunteer! Helping Hands

Donate your time by getting involved in volunteer opportunities that will make a difference in our community. Projects are completed in a social environment. Drop in any time.

AGE DAY/DATES TIME CODE 55+ 2nd & 4th Fri. of the month Noon-2:00 pm 8500.911

(Helping Hands will meet only once in November on 11/11 and once in December on 12/9)

Schuetze Recreation Center, Riverview Room

History Club – In Person or Zoom

Join other history lovers to explore diverse historical topics in History Club. Each meeting will be lead by a discussion leader and will focus on a historical theme. Participants are encouraged to join in the discussion as we learn from each other.

AGE DAY/DATES TIME R/NR FEE CODE

55+ 3rd Thursdays 2:00-3:00 pm No Fee 8500.916 of the month September 15 – Jan Ehrengren “Swedish American History” October 20 – Barbara Elwood-Goetsch “History of Oconomowoc” November 17 – David Totten – History of New Berlin “From Country to City” December 15 – Sandy Fisher & Tom Kleist – “Holiday Customs in Wisconsin”

Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum OR Zoom

Min: 4 Max: 30

Painting Open Studio

This Open Studio format is designed for painters with some experience, who would like to share their love of this art with others. The Open Studio allows painters to set up a workspace, ask for suggestions/share techniques and critique works while creating wonderful paintings. Painters must bring their own supplies. The room provides plenty of workspace and light. There are table easels and a few standing easels. Come when you can, leave when you must!

AGE DAY DATES TIME R/NR FEE CODE

55+ Tu 9/20-12/6 9:30 am-2:30 pm $15/$23 8500.356 (no class 11/8)

WPRF Office, Kathryn Muehl Meeting Room Min: 8 Max: 20 Volunteer Facilitator: Julia Pekarske Brown Bag Conversations

Everyone is welcome! Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about our community! Join us for informal interactive discussions with local officials, business leaders and organization directors in a relaxed environment. Bring your lunch (coffee will be provided), your thoughts, questions and ideas. If you have a suggestion for a future conversationalist please submit your written ideas to the Senior Advisory Board, 1900 Aviation Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188

AGE DAY/DATES TIME

R/NR FEE

55+ Third Wednesdays Noon-1:00 pm No Fee

September 21 – ANDREW NOFFKE – City of Waukesha IT Department

The City of Waukesha has recently launched a new website, designed by our guest. He will assist you to gain an improved understanding of the format of the website, and more importantly, he will help you to more efficiently and effectively maneuver through that new website. Please bring your laptop, iPads/tablets, smart phones, and “techie” equipment to this “hands-on” conversation.

October 19 – THE BIG READ – The Cold Millions

The Washington Post has described The Cold Millions as “a work of irresistible characters (some based on historic reality), harrowing adventures and rip-roaring fun . . .” The Civic Theater Senior Players invite you to participate in some of that rip-roaring fun . . . Meet some local vaudevillian comics and “let us entertain you!” Bring your lunch, a friend, your funny bone, and plan to smile loudly, at some good ole’ kneeslapping humor. Desserts and beverages will be served.

November 16 – DAN DUCHNIAK – City of Waukesha Water Utility

For the last 20+ years, Dan Duchniak has been the “go-to-man” when it comes to wonderful Waukesha water. Today Mr. Duchniak will present the BIG PICTURE of the water issue including: the background of the project (why is water an issue?), the selection of Milwaukee as the “source city”, the construction costs, and the final transition to the new water supply.

December 21 – SANTA CLAUS is coming to town!

Meet the jolly elf when he visits with the 4-year old Foxtalers at the Schuetze Recreation Center. Bring your lunch . . . and a friend. Jingle your bells and join in the holiday fun which will add to your seasonal memories. A great intergenerational activity. See you there! HO, ho, ho!!!! Rotary Building NOTE: No fee or registration required.

Dartball

Dartball is a game in which darts are thrown at a large board that resembles a baseball field that uses baseball-like rules and scoring. Dartball is an exciting way to meet new people, while learning a new game. No experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome!

AGE DAY DATES TIME R/NR FEE CODE

55+ 2nd & 4th Fri 9/9-12/9 9:00-11:00 am $10/15 8500.314 (no program 11/25) Bingo

Bingo! Gift Cards will be prizes for winning. Light refreshments will be served.

AGE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE CODE 55+ M 9/12 1:00-2:00 pm No Fee* 8500.304 55+ M 10/10 1:00-2:00 pm No Fee* 8500.305 55+ M 11/14 1:00-2:00 pm No Fee* 8500.306

Schuetze Recreation Center, Riverview Room

Instructor: WRPF Staff Note: *Registration is required