Adult & Family Events
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Broadway Experience: Blue Man Group!
Saturday, January 7, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts,
929 N. Water St. — $25
Enjoy a fun, audio-described performance by BLUE MAN GROUP — best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts combining comedy, music, and technology. Transportation departs from Vision Forward at 1:15 pm. Register by Wednesday, January 4.
Practical Self-Defense
Twice a month, Wednesdays,
January 11 and 25, February 8 and 22, and March 7 and 21
(dates may change)
10:00 – 11:30 am,
Vision Forward — $2 per session (or $10 series)
Second-degree black belt Mario Quadracci helps you enhance your balance and spatial awareness as you learn practical self-defense techniques adapted from traditional Japanese martial arts. You will receive a membership to the Genbukan World Ninpo Bugei Federation and a white belt, with the opportunity to earn advanced belts. Beginners welcome!
Walking for Wellness
Twice a month, Thursdays,
January 12, 26, February 9, 23, and March 8, 22,
8:30 – 10:30 am
Mayfair Mall, 2500 N. Mayfair Rd.
One time $10 pedometer fee, $2 per session (or $15 series)
Enhance your personal wellness and confidence as you learn ways to develop a safe, indoor walking routine. You will receive your own talking pedometer and join the Mayfair Mileage Club. Log your miles to earn t-shirts, gift cards and more. Transportation available from Vision Forward departing at 8:15 am.
How to Manage Life with Changing Vision
Fridays, January 13 through February 10
or March 9 through April 13
9:00 – 10:30 am,
Vision Forward — FREE
Do you have changing vision due to macular degeneration, glaucoma or other eye conditions? This course focuses on strategies for successfully living with changing vision. Gain emotional support and an exchange of coping skills, while addressing change, adjustment to vision loss, and self-advocacy.
Contact Jennifer Ottowitz, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist,
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or 414-615-0123 to register.
iPad, iPod, iPhone: Getting in Touch with Apple’s New Technology
Saturday, January 21, 9:30 – 11:30 am,
Tuesday, February 7, 3:00 – 7:00 pm,
Tuesday, March 27; 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Vision Forward — FREE
Join us for one of our interactive demonstrations on the revolutionary accessibility features of Apple’s new devices. Get hands-on experience and enter a drawing for an iTunes card! Space is limited.
Adaptive Dance
Wednesday, February 15,
10:00 – 11:30 am, Vision Forward — FREE
(donations welcome to cover costs)
Join Sandra Fair, dance instructor and licensed clinical social worker, as she teaches you ways to incorporate adaptive dance, music, movement and meditation into your life. Register by February 1.
Ask the Doctor
Monday, March 12; 1:30- 3:30 pm,
Vision Forward — FREE
“I’m losing my vision and am depressed. What can I do?” “How do I add diabetic-friendly, nutritious food into my diet?” Join Wheaton Franciscan health care professionals as they answer a variety of health-related questions and offer helpful information at this interactive workshop. Bring your topic ideas for future workshops in this ongoing health series.
Social Security Administration’s BOND
Project: Earn More, Keep More
Thursday, March 15, 3:30 – 5:00 pm,
Vision Forward — $3
Learn about a new program — Benefit Offset National Demonstration (BOND) — sponsored by the Social Security Administration to help Americans with disabilities gain more independence.
Explore ways to earn more and keep more of your SSDI benefits. Bring your questions. Light refreshments available.
Therapeutic Water Exercise
Thursdays, April 19 through June 7,
7:55 – 8:55 pm, Gaenslen School,
1250 E. Burleigh St., — $40 series
Explore the therapeutic benefits of water exercises in a zero depth walk-in pool. Individualized instruction and guides are provided. Bring swimming attire. Transportation available from Vision Forward departing at 7:15 pm. Space is limited, register no later than February 15.
Ideas anyone?
Are you interested in planning or sharing an idea for a class or event for the spring quarter (April, May, June)? Please share your ideas with us! Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Life Skills Manager at 414-615-0115.