Halloween Harvest Carnival

Bring the whole family for a night of fun and maybe a little bit of fright. Take your pick and walk down one of two “haunted” hallways, one with a little bit of fright for the older goblins and one with a little more fun for the younger kids.

There will be fun for the whole family; including an exciting hayride (weather permitting), six different craft tables and six different carnival games with prizes for everyone. Kids can take part in the special costume contest with prizes for the best and most creative costume then mini corndogs, applesauce, chips and cheese, and refreshments.

The annual event takes place on Saturday, October 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at St. Ann Center 2801 East Morgan Avenue. The cost is $7.00 for advanced purchase tickets or $8.00 at the door. Children 1 and under are FREE! Call Delma at 414-977-5000 to purchase your tickets in advance.

The mission of St. Ann Center to to provide community based health and wellness services for children and frail adults, and to serve as a resource for caregivers and the community. St. Ann Center, at 2801 E. Morgan Ave., is a not-for-profit day services facility sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. It is open to persons of all religious faiths and all abilities. St. Ann Center is a handicapped accessible facility.

Wellness with a Smile

Roy is a decorated World War II veteran who was a pilot in service to our country. After the war he kept flying as his job and also for fun. But now he is coping with dementia and has found help at Shepherd House, a special program at St. Ann Center for all ages. His wife, who has been his primary caregiver, was trying to balance his needs with her own struggle with recurrent cancer. So Shepherd House is a great relief for her and a secure, loving daycare for her husband.

Roy requires almost full care from the staff for his basic needs, but he continues to enjoy cowboy movies, loves music and has joined the music group at the center. As part of the wellness program offered at the center he also receives whirlpool baths and takes advantage of the new dental hygiene program. At St. Ann Center its service and being served with a big, healthy smile!

The Season of Autumn is...

Creation fully alive with its brightest of colors.

Autumn is:
Little children playing and laughing in the fallen leafs;
Drivers stopping off by the roadside to take in its beauty - perhaps shaking off the stress of the day.

Autumn is:
The smell of burning leaves;
Friends sitting around roasting marshmallows;
The perfect rhythm of the blowing trees.

Autumn is:
Leaves falling, some pretty, some little, some big and some not so nice.

Autumn is:
A gifted season for each of us to take time to notice. Perhaps a leaf just made for you will come your way. Take the time to notice what you are feeling in your heart and mind. Each day is for you and me. So take the time, it is all yours as a personal gift from our Creator, God.

Written by Sr. Clara Styger

International Day of Peace – Peace Walk

On a beautiful, sunny autumn day, about 50 members of the community gathered outside St. Francis Convent on Milwaukee’s south side to celebrate the 28th Annual International Day of Peace.

The United Nations established the day of peace in 1981 which is observed every year on September 21. More than 175 nations celebrate Peace Day. (Wect.com, 2010)

In the opening prayer we were reminded that we are all part of one global human family living together in a world that remains broken and divided. Everyone joined in prayer in hopes that the universal desire for peace may be realized. The participants gathered, walked and prayed for peace.

Everyone gathered around the “peace pole” located on the grounds of the St. Francis convent. The pole is inscribed with the words “May peace prevail on earth” written in serveral different languages.

The event ended with a prayer recited by one of St. Ann Center’s clients. As a Franciscan community we are reminded of the words of St. Francis of Assisi, “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace!”

SOCIAL SECURITY: Keeping The Promise To All Generations

http://www.gu.org/socialsecurity.asp

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About Richard Taylor Ph.D. My Story: Alzheimer's From the Inside Out

This is an excellent website about a man who is living with the diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer's.

A plastic bottle, newspaper and masking tape!

“A plastic bottle, newspaper and masking tape!” said Derek, a summer program participant. “Looks like an airplane to me” said another little boy. “All it needs is some paint” said another. The children in the St. Ann Center summer program are having a fun time being creative and they are also learning a special lesson about recycling.

Stacy Vittal, Adaptive Arts Director & Art Therapist at St. Ann Center had the enterprising idea of creating an art project that would teach the children the power of recycling as well as environmental sustainability. She hoped they would learn how easy and accessible it is to recycle.

When asked about the benefits of the project Stacy said, “The children are learning how to make independent decisions, improve their social skills, build self-esteem and improve interpersonal skills. The also have a chance to improve fine motor skills through art. The benefits are endless.”