News-Chronicle Oneida Storytelling promotes memory awareness The Greater Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is sponsoring a free storytelling celebration featuring elders of several Native American nations from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at the Highway H Recreation Center, N6457 Hwy. H, Oneida. Besides storytelling, there will also be awards, door prizes and lunch. Neurologist Janelle Cooper will speak about memory functions and warning signs of Alzheimer's Disease. Other family and professional caregivers will also talk about their experiences with caring for people with memory loss. Call 920-869-1551 or 920-869-2448 to register for the program. Transportation to and from the event is available. Kohler Program explores heart disease Physician Karen Wolfe will be speaking about "Opening Your Heart for Healing" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 6 at the Appley Theater, Kohler. Her program explores the link between emotional matters and heart disease. Wolfe is an international speaker, author and health care consultant from Mission Viejo, Calif. She will explain the emotional, spiritual and physical causes of heart disease, and share research that shows the important role of family and friends in health and healing. Tickets are $20. Call the Kohler Waters Spa at 920-457-7777 for a reservation. Brown County YMCA holds Active Older Adult Day Anyone over the age of 55 is invited to attend the YMCA Active Older Adult Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday at all three local YMCA locations - Broadview Center, 380 Broadview St., Allouez; Downtown Center, 235 N. Jefferson St., Green Bay; West Side Center, 601 Cardinal Lane, Howard. Activities include water aerobics, a breast cancer awareness presentation, low-impact exercise class, Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi and ballroom dancing classes. The "Walk Your Socks Off" one- or two-mile walk begins at the West Side Center at 8 a.m. Other activities vary by location. Refreshments will be available. Call 920-436-9523 or 920-436-9538 for more information.
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