Aging and Disability Resource Center of Racine County

10/20/2026

🍎 NOURISH YOUR BODY, PREVENT FALLS! 🍎

Did you know that good nutrition can help you stay strong, steady, and independent?

This December, the Falls Free Wisconsin Coalition is offering a FREE virtual class for older adults!

🥗 Stepping Up Your Nutrition

📅 Wednesday, December 2, 2026
⏰ 12:00–2:30 p.m.
💻 Virtual class

Learn practical tips to understand your nutritional needs and discover how healthy eating can help improve strength, support balance, and reduce your risk of falls.

⚠️ Space is limited! Registration is open to the first 40 people who sign up, so don't wait!

Please share this opportunity with older adults, family members, and caregivers in our community.

Let's work together to help everyone stay strong, healthy, and on their feet! 💚

To register:

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Virtual Stepping Up Your Nutrition Class. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

10/19/2026

🎁💚 GIVE MORE JOY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! 💚🎁

The ADRC of Racine County is excited to kick off our 2026 Meals on Wheels Holiday Gift Bag Drive! 🎄✨

Each year, we collect thoughtful gifts and practical items to bring a little extra joy to the hundreds of homebound seniors we serve throughout Racine County. For many of our participants, their Meals on Wheels delivery may be one of their only personal interactions that day, making these holiday gift bags an extra-special reminder that their community cares. ❤️

🎁 ITEMS NEEDED:
We welcome donations of the following items:
🃏 Playing cards and dominoes
✏️ Pens and pencils
🧩 Puzzle books
🧦 Socks
🍬 Individually packaged candies, chips, popcorn, crackers and cookies

📌 A FEW IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
• All food items must be purchased from a store (homemade items cannot be accepted).
• Food items must be individually packaged.

💝 PREFER TO MAKE A MONETARY DONATION?
Checks can be made payable to the ADRC of Racine County, with “Meals on Wheels Gift Collection” in the memo or attention line.

📍 DROP-OFF LOCATION:
ADRC of Racine County
14200 Washington Avenue
Sturtevant, WI 53177

🗓️ Donation deadline: December 1, 2026
🕗 Drop-off hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
📞 Questions? Call: 262-833-8777

Every donation, big or small, helps us share kindness, brighten someone's holiday and remind our homebound older adults that they are valued members of our community. Thank you for helping us make the season a little brighter! 🎄💚

✨ Give • Share • Celebrate ✨

10/19/2026

The ADRC of Racine County would like to share information about voting.

🗳️ Get Ready to Vote!

The November General Election is just three weeks away! Are you prepared to vote?

Make sure you are registered, know where your polling place is (or request an absentee ballot), and review what’s on your ballot at https://myvote.wi.gov. If you’ve returned your absentee ballot, you can track its progress there, too.

📅 Important Dates to Remember:

October 14: Deadline to register to vote by mail or online.

October 29: Deadline to request an absentee ballot.

October 30: Deadline to register in person at your municipal clerk’s office.

November 3 — Election Day! You can register to vote in person at your polling place. Your absentee ballot must be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

🚗 Need a Ride to the Polls?

The Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition has compiled a list of transportation providers throughout the state that may offer rides to the polls for people with disabilities and older adults.

Explore transportation options here: https://disabilityvote.org/2025/rides-to-the-polls/

📌 For More Voting Resources:
Visit the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition at https://disabilityvote.org/.

Being prepared can help make voting easier and more accessible. Share this information with family, friends, and neighbors!

My Vote

10/18/2026

The ADRC of Racine County would like to share this information about a free UW–Madison Knowledge Exchange event focused on children, youth, and young adult caregivers.

💙 Children, Youth, and Young Adult Caregivers: Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion

Join UW–Madison for a free documentary screening and panel discussion exploring the experiences, challenges, and joys of children, youth, and young adults who provide care for family members or others.

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 5–7 p.m.
📍 Location: Signe Skott Cooper Hall, Room 1121
701 Highland Ave., Madison, WI

✨ FREE and open to all!

Learn more about the experiences of young caregivers and the unique challenges they face.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/CaregivingSUP

📄 View the event flyer: https://bit.ly/4zmebDz

Please share this post with others who may be interested!

Are you a student who also assists a parent, grandparent, or sibling? Are you interested in learning how to support caregivers as a future professional? To mark National Family Caregivers Month, UW CIPE's Knowledge Exchange Series returns this November 2026 with an interprofessional documentary scre...

10/17/2026

The ADRC of Racine County would like to share information from the Wisconsin Senior Medicare Patrol.

October Scam Spotlight focuses on Medicare Open Enrollment

The October Scam Spotlight focuses on Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, which runs from October 15 - December 7 each year. The spotlight provides some red flags to watch for and ways Medicare beneficiaries can protect themselves during this time of year.

Read the October 2026 Scam Spotlight: https://bit.ly/4jHadkf

10/16/2026

The ADRC of Racine County would like you to know about a new video about applying for Medicare with the Social Security Administration:

A new video was created to walk beneficiaries through the process of applying for Medicare online through the Social Security Administration at SSA.gov.

The video provides a step-by-step look at the Medicare application process and can be a helpful resource for beneficiaries who are ready to enroll in Medicare.

View the video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g74oM-S8HXw

10/11/2026

🍽️ MY MEAL, MY WAY — Join Us This Tuesday! 🍽️
The ADRC of Racine County would like you to know ....

Looking for a fun way to enjoy lunch, try something delicious, and connect with others? Join the Racine County Senior Nutrition Program for My Meal, My Way at Angry Brothers Pub & Grill! ❤️

📅 Our next dining date is Tuesday, October 13!
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Angry Brothers Pub & Grill
6501 Washington Ave., Racine
👩‍🦳 Adults age 60+

We meet throughout the year:
➡️ 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
➡️ 1st & 3rd Thursdays
Upcoming dates:
📅 Tuesday, October 13 & 27
📅 Thursday, October 15
📅 Tuesday, November 10 & 24
📅 Thursday, November 5 & 19
📅 Tuesday, December 8 & 22
📅 Thursday, December 3 & 17

Come enjoy a delicious meal in a welcoming restaurant setting while connecting with friends and meeting new people. Other menu choices are available, too!

✨ No reservations required!

📞 Questions? Call 262-833-8766
Bring a friend and join us this Tuesday! We’d love to see you there! 💜

10/10/2026

‼The ADRC of Racine County is spreading the word about the need for volunteer drivers with our Meals on Wheels program. If you know of anyone that would like to give back to our community, please consider sharing this post with them.

🩷Interested volunteers can connect with our Volunteer Coordinator, Ryanne at 262-638-6337.

10/08/2026

🍽️ Come Join Us Tomorrow for My Meal, My Way! 🍽️

Looking for a great way to enjoy a delicious meal, meet new people, and connect with your community? Come join the ADRC of Racine County’s Senior Nutrition Program at Bruno’s Restaurant in Waterford!

📅 Tomorrow, Friday, October 9
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Bruno’s Restaurant-730 Cornerstone Crossing, Waterford

Our My Meal, My Way program offers adults age 60+ the opportunity to enjoy a meal in a restaurant setting while socializing with others. ❤️

✨ No reservations required!

Bring a friend, come hungry, and enjoy lunch with us!

For more information, call 262-833-8766.

10/08/2026

Access Ability shares with the ADRC: This weekend is important due to a new rule change. Hunters with disabilities (who have their license) are able to hunt on public and private land with their family and friends or solo. Access Ability has a chair available in Racine County along with multiple chairs in 10 other counties in Wisconsin.