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An interactive workshop based on the popular book Unplug the Christmas Machine,designed to help people have a more fulfilling and enjoyable holiday season. It offers exercises and techniques to reduce holiday commercialism and stress,resolve differences about what the holiday means, and learn the four things childrenreally want and need for Christmas. The workshop is helpful for newlyweds, singles, couples, parents, grandparents,aunts, and uncles. It’s for everyone and anyone!Free WorkshopUNPLUG THECHRISTMAS MACHINESaturday, November 15, 202510 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wauwatosa Public Library7635 W North Ave,Wauwatosa, WI 53213Registration is required, and the deadline to registeris at the end of the day, Thursday, November 8.To register or for more information, contact Jacqueline Ziegler atrevziegler369@yahoo.com Put “Unplug the Christmas Machine”in the subject line. Include your name and contact information inthe body of the email. A minimum of 6 registrants is required to hold the workshop, with amaximum of 18.
!! Children’s Wisconsin researchers need families like YOURS with children ranging from 0-17 to help us understand child development and mental and behavioral health. Our studies seek to learn about cognitive, social, emotional, and language development. You can help by joining the CHildren’s Wisconsin Investigating Learning & Development (CHILD) Research Participant Pool. For more information email child@mcw.edu or call 414-337-3531. Healthy Kids Healthy Families pate in Research! Use to QR code below to register
Full Moon Mindfulness RetreatWith Lynda Strong & JeraiLyn JonesDecember 6, 2025Cedar Valley Retreat Center West Bend, WI2 times to choose from:9:00- 11:30 am$77email questions toimperialserenityandwellness@gmail.comUse the QR code to register, or find theregistration link atimperialserenityandwellness.com1:30 - 4:00 pm
Meals-on-Wheels – Deliver meals and reassurance tohomebound patients.UUCW member Phil Kroner volunteers with this program.Join him or reach out to hear about his experience!If interested, contact Kim Szymanski at (414) 365-8300 orvolunteers@hhch.net.Horizon Home Care & Hospice Seeking New Volunteers!Join us in bringing comfort, care, and companionship to thosein need. Opportunities include:Final Hours Volunteer – On-call support for patients andfamilies in life’s last hoursHospice Companion – Assist staff and patients at our in-patient units in Mequon and West BendFriendly Visitor – Offer conversation, respite, andcompanionship for in-home patientsBereavement Outreach – Support families at ourMilwaukee Grief Resource CenterPet Therapy – Share comfort with patients throughcertified pet visitsVolunteer Musician – Bring the gift of live music topatients and familiesUnit or Center Greeter – Provide a warm welcome andlight office supportClerical Volunteer – Help with mailings, data entry, andoffice projectsFlower Volunteer – Refresh patient rooms with donatedfloral arrangements
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