Crafting for a Cause - Pocket Rosaries & Gift Boxes
Tuesday, August 5 - 11:00am
Share your joy of crafting with others, while giving back to the community! We will be finishing up pocket rosaries with gift boxes, along with personal notes of encouragement and Bible verses, to donate to women’s shelters in Nebraska.
FREE and open to the public! No registration required, just show up!
Location: Norfolk Public Library - Meeting Room C
FREE Blood Pressure + Pulse & Oxygen Screenings
First Wednesday of every month
Wednesday, August 6 - 9:45-11:00am
FREE and open to the public! No registration required, just show up!
Location: Norfolk Family YMCA on the Wellness Floor (upstairs by the track)
Grandparent & Grandchild Cardz for Kidz Party
Thursday, August 7 - 11:00am
Enjoy some arts & crafts time with your grandchildren, creating greeting cards for the worldwide organization, Cardz for Kidz.
All supplies are provided. This party will include fun music, prizes, & cake!
FREE EVENT!
Location: Norfolk Public Library - Meeting Room C
Self-Care Workshop: Loneliness & Mental Wellbeing
Thursday, August 14 - 11:00am
Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But as people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. If you are socially isolated or feeling lonely, it can put your physical and mental health at risk. Come learn what you can do to help protect yourself or a loved one from the negative effects of loneliness and social isolation. Jennifer Bucklew, Social Services Worker-MSW-Hospice, at FRHS, will present tips to combat loneliness and improve mental wellbeing.
FREE and open to the public! No registration required, just show up!
Location: YMCA - Multipurpose Room 3/4
Crafting for a Cause - Fresh Bouquets for Nursing Homes
Tuesday, August 19 - 11:00am
Share your joy of crafting with others, while giving back to the community! We will be putting together and delivering small vases of Zinnias & Bachelor’s Buttons to Norfolk nursing homes.
FREE and open to the public! No registration required, just show up!
Location: YMCA - Multipurpose Room 3/4
More Than a Museum; Elkhorn Valley Museum
Tuesday, August 26 - 11:00am
The Elkhorn Valley Historical Society was founded in 1958, with the current beautiful museum being completed in 1997. Libby McKay, Executive Director, will educate us on the past, present, & future of our community & tell us about annual fun events, including Johnny Carson’s birthday party. Registration deadline is Monday, August 25 at noon.
Fee: $7/person (includes lunch). Open to the public!
On the menu: BLT Chicken Salad Sandwich, Chips, & Fresh Fruit
Location: YMCA - Multipurpose Room 3/4