Thursday, Dec. 19
Alzheimer’s Caregivers’ Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m., ADRC Center, Rhinelander. Meets third Thursday each month. Sponsored by Greater Wisconsin Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Anyone with a loved one having memory loss is welcome. Respite care available; call in advance, 715-352-4091.
Riverside Meditation Group: 5:30-7 p.m., Ascension Koller Behavioral Health in Rhinelander. Opportunity for anyone with a meditation practice to have regular group support. Ends with sort talk focusing on enhancing skills of mindfulness and meditation. 715-361-2805.
Parent/Tot Time: 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. Twenty-minute program for ages two to three-and-a-half accompanied by an adult. Also Story Time at 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. A 40-minute program for ages three-and-a-half to six. Children gather for a simple craft following programs. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Games Day: 1-2:30 p.m., Thursdays. ADRC, Rhinelander. Games available include Boggle, Chess, Hunting & Fishing Trivia, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Uno, Farkle, Rummicub and Yahtzee. 715-369-6304.
Aspirus Community Fitness Center: 6-7:45 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. Monday through Friday at Rhinelander High School. FREE and open to students and the public.
Friday, Dec. 20
Get in the Holiday Spirit: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., drop in to Demmer Memorial Library and make an ornament. All ages invited to glue seeds to cardboard shapes. All materials provided. 715-546-3391.
Open Skate: Noon-2 p.m., Rhinelander Ice Arena, every Friday through March. $3 per skater plus rental if needed. Confirm schedule at rhinelanderice.com.
Card Club: 1-3 p.m., ADRC Center, Rhinelander. Play 500, Bridge, Pinochle or other games. Refreshments served; $1 annual fee plus 50 cents per week. 715-369-6304.
Euchre: 9- 11:30 a.m., ADRC Center, Rhinelander, Fridays. Euchre is a plain-trick game for four players in fixed partnerships. The object is to win at least three of the five tricks – with an extra bonus for winning all five. 715-369-6304.
Gentle Fitness Class: 9:30-10:30 a.m., ADRC Center, Rhinelander, Wednesdays and Fridays. Group class with seated and standing exercises. Free to attend. 715-369-6304.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Indoor Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays at YMCA of the Northwoods, Rhinelander. Fresh and healthy choices. Products sold include eggs, root crops and mixed vegetables, apples, jams, jellies, salsa, cheese, homemade breads and more. For more information, call 715-362-9622.
Open Skate Saturdays: 6-7:30 p.m., Rhinelander Ice Arena. $3 to skate, $3 for rentals. Every Saturday until Jan. 4, 2020. rhinelanderice.com.
Blue Christmas Service: 7 p.m., Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rhinelander. Nondenominational service to help deal with feelings of grief and sadness following the death of a loved one. All welcome to attend. Held in conjunction with Ascension at Home. 715-301-7210.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Taize Service: 4 p.m., every Sunday in Advent, St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Rhinelander. Meditative service of music and scripture which has roots in a monastery in Taize, France. Reception to follow. Enter through glass atrium doors.
Waiting for Christmas: 10:30 a.m., Calvary Baptist Church in Rhinelander. Choir, soloists, narration and a video featuring a story of Christmas. 715-362-4792 or explorecalvary.com.
Community Open Swim: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Heck Family Community Pool, RHS. Free and open to all. Children under 10 must be with an adult. rhinelander.k12.wi.us/community.
Monday, Dec. 23
Aspirus Community Fitness Center: 6-7:45 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m. Monday through Friday at Rhinelander High School. FREE and open to students and the public.
Baby Storytime: 10:15 a.m. Mondays, Rhinelander District Library. Twenty-minute program designed for ages six months to two years; simple stories, fingerplays and music. Social/playtime follows. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
No-School Holiday Special: Through Jan. 4, open hours at the Rhinelander District Library. On Your Own Science Fun. A variety of gadgets and STEM activities available to experiment with in the children’s department. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Single Jingle: 2:30 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church School, Rhinelander. Christmas dinner at 4 p.m. and fellowship for Northwoods singles, sponsored by Drag N Fly Ministry and Seventh Day Adventist Church. RSVP by Dec. 20, 715-252-7874.
Wednesday, Dec. 25
Community Christmas Dinner: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Nativity of Our Lord Church, Rhinelander. All are welcome. Rapid Cap to provide transportation if needed. Home delivery available, call 715-490-1899 or 715-362-6534 before Dec. 24. Volunteers to help serve can call 715-490-1899.
Thursday, Dec. 26
Men Connecting through Grief: 1-3 p.m., the last Thursday of every month, Ascension at Home office, 111 E. Davenport St., Rhinelander. All men who have experienced the death of a loved one invited to join others in ongoing opportunity to get support for their grief through special meetings focused on men only. Free to attend; for information call 800-643-4663.
Games Day: 1-2:30 p.m., Thursdays. ADRC, Rhinelander. Games available include Boggle, Chess, Hunting & Fishing Trivia, Mexican Train, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Uno, Farkle, Rummicub and Yahtzee. 715-369-6304.
Parent/Tot Time: 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. Twenty-minute program for ages two to three-and-a-half accompanied by an adult. Also Story Time at 10 a.m., Thursdays, Rhinelander District Library. A 40-minute program for ages three-and-a-half to six. Children gather for a simple craft following programs. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
No-School Holiday Special: Through Jan. 4, open hours at the Rhinelander District Library. On Your Own Science Fun. A variety of gadgets and STEM activities available to experiment with in the children’s department. 715-365-1070 ext. 1073.
Spheros: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Demmer Memorial Library. Discover the new technology of spheres, programmable robot balls designed to inspire creativity and curiosity through coding and play. 715-546-3391.
Fatbikes by Candlelight: 6-8:30 p.m., LAMBO Zip Trail, Minocqua. Lakeland Area Mountain Bike Organization volunteers groomed and will light candles along the trails. Guided rides available, fatbike demos, bonfire, hot drinks. Open to all; free to attend, donations welcome. minocqua.org.
NAMI Northern Lakes: 6-8 p.m., fourth Tuesday of the month, lower level of Trinity Lutheran Church in Rhinelander. Local chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness. Monthly meetings for anyone affected by mental illness, consumers or family members. For more information, call 715-420-1700 or Mick, 715-369-4740.
Friday, Dec. 27
No-School Holiday Special: 2-3:40 p.m., Rhinelander District Library. Popcorn and a Movie: “Toy Story 4,” (PG) will be shown. Freshly popped popcorn will be served. Free admission. 715-365-1070.
Free Family Play Day: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., North Lakeland Discovery Center. Part of the Marvel in Manitowish Waters. Free drop in activities for the whole family, scavenger hunts, snow critter building, sleigh rides and more. 715-543-2085 or discoverycenter.net.
Open Skate: Noon-2 p.m., Rhinelander Ice Arena, every Friday through March. $3 per skater plus rental if needed. Confirm schedule at rhinelanderice.com.
Card Club: 1-3 p.m., ADRC Center, Rhinelander. Play 500, Bridge, Pinochle or other games. Refreshments served; $1 annual fee plus 50 cents per week. 715-369-6304.
Euchre: 9- 11:30 a.m., ADRC Center, Rhinelander, Fridays. Euchre is a plain-trick game for four players in fixed partnerships. The object is to win at least three of the five tricks – with an extra bonus for winning all five. 715-369-6304.
Gentle Fitness Class: 9:30-10:30 a.m., ADRC Center, Rhinelander, Wednesdays and Fridays. Group class with seated and standing exercises. Free to attend. 715-369-6304.
Saturday, Dec. 28
Open Skate Saturdays: 6-7:30 p.m., Rhinelander Ice Arena. $3 to skate, $3 for rentals. Every Saturday until Jan. 4, 2020. rhinelanderice.com.
Personal Essentials Pantry (PEP): Last Saturday, monthly, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 724 Arbutus St., Rhinelander. Personal items for people in need. New clients should bring documentation of food pantry, WIC, BadgerCare or Food Share program participation.
Indoor Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays at YMCA of the Northwoods, Rhinelander. Fresh and healthy choices. Products sold include eggs, root crops and mixed vegetables, apples, jams, jellies, salsa, cheese, homemade breads and more. For more information, call 715-362-9622.
Escape Room for Teens: 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Demmer Memorial Library, Three Lakes. Delve into mind games and puzzles to see if you have what it takes to escape the Demmer Break Out Room. Register by calling 715-546-3391.
Chill Out 2019: 1-3 p.m., Thirsty Whale, Minocqua. Jump into freezing water of Lake Minocqua benefitting Children’s Miracle Network. $35 pledge required. minocqua.org.
Annual Candlelight Ski: 6-8 p.m., community ski trails by Rhinelander High School. Hosted by Rhinelander Nordic Ski Club. Free family fun. Demonstration skis available, cookies and hot chocolate. Rhinelanderchamber.com/events.
Warm for Winter: 10 a.m.-noon, Friendly Village, Rhinelander. All sizes and types of clothing, footwear and bedding. Everyone is welcome to bring a bag to fill. No income restrictions, no questions. 715-362-7157.
Sunday, Dec. 29
Taize Service: 4 p.m., every Sunday in Advent, St. Augustine Episcopal Church in Rhinelander. Meditative service of music and scripture which has roots in a monastery in Taize, France. Reception to follow. Enter through glass atrium doors.
Community Open Swim: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Heck Family Community Pool, RHS. Free and open to all. Children under 10 must be with an adult. rhinelander.k12.wi.us/community.
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