IN THIS ISSUE:Therapy on the Ranch page 1Preserving CP History page 1Dive-In Movies page 1A Time to Be Thankful page 2Festival of Trees page 2Annual CP Auction page 2Ramp Towards Recovery page 3Special Olympics page 3Sensory Safe Zone page 3What’s Happening page 4

Therapy on the RanchBy Donna Sebo, Physical Therapy Assistant This year S.M.I.L.E.S. for Children, CP’s alternative programming option in therapy services, began teaming up with CP Board of Directors member Dave Wouter’s at his Rock’n W Ranch to provide therapeutic riding classes. Horse BAC (Balance And Coordination) summer and fall sessions were held in the Ranch’s indoor arena. Children ages 4-14 years old participated in themed classes. Riders went on treasure hunts, played

baseball & basketball, and even helped decorate the tree for “Christmas in July.” Performing these activities on horseback not only was tons of fun but provided core strengthening, postural activation, and sensory input. Volunteers assisted the children while riding and the friendships created between horse, rider and volunteer were priceless. Plans are underway to expand classes next season to not only include riding, but a sensory-social class in which participants will help with brushing, feeding, and other chores on the ranch.

Green Bay Area2801 S. Webster Ave.Green Bay, WI 54301

Phone: (920) 337-1122Fax: (920) 337-1126www.cp-center.org

Adult Day ServicesSatellite Centers:

Fox Cities1113 W. Kennedy Ave.Kimberly, WI 54136

Lakeshore2216 11th St.

Two Rivers, WI 54241

Preserving CP HistoryBy Traci Ombrello, Manager of Aquatics

On the wall of Pool 1 is a long rectangular object that has the words “Celebrating All Abilities and Unlocking Potential” colorfully painted on it. I am wondering how many of you know what this is and the significance of it? Back in 1987, the CP Center opened the first warm water pool in Northeast Wisconsin, now known to all of us as Pool 1. The strange rectangular object is a wooden backboard. It was used by lifeguards to assist in getting someone out of the pool during a water rescue. Just recently the Aquatic Center at CP retired the wooden backboard. The question I asked myself was, “what do we do with this vintage backboard?” I couldn’t bring myself to simply dispose of it, as it was a piece of our history. This relic has seen many lives changed. It has seen joy. It has seen

pain relief. It has seen people re-learn the ability to walk. It has seen countless milestones reached by individuals of all walks of life. If only this relic could talk. With the help of the Adult Day Service’s Body Works Class, the re-purposed backboard now speaks to us every day. They transformed this tired, marked-up, piece of history into a reminder; a reminder of where we came from and where we are going. The words, “Celebrating All Abilities and Unlocking Potential” are the CP Center’s mission statement. Each day we celebrate the abilities of our clients, our patrons and our teammates. Each day we recognize the unlocking of the potential of our clients, patrons and teammates. Each day our reminder on the wall continues to whisper to us about our past and our future.

Celebrating All Abilities and Unlocking Potential. Since 1954.Celebrating All Abilities and Unlocking Potential. Since 1954. EmbracingEmbracinEmbracinggEmbracingAlAll AbilitiesAbilitiesAll Abilities

A Newsletter for friends and supporters of Cerebral Palsy, Inc.

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDGREEN BAY, WIPERMIT NO. 46

4

DECEMBER 2015 Volume IV Issue 3

1

Honorary Chairpersons Bill Jartz & Mary K. Schmidt

1954-2015: Cerebral Palsy, Inc. is a locally run andfunded non-profit serving Northeast Wisconsin.

Contact Us:

Martha AhrendtRon DunfordRick ElandRandy GastDr. Chad HoffmanKate HoganKim HoultonChristian JensenMike KadowBert Liebmann

OfficersStephanie SchultzPresident

Karmen Lemke1st Vice-President

Frank Hermans2nd Vice-President

Laurie OlsonTreasurer

Jason Muenster Secretary

Joan MalcheskiGuy MeyerhoferLuEllen OskeyKelly RungeDr. Paul ScottHon. Tom WalshDave WoutersAdam YounkDr. Steve Zent

2015 Board of Directors

CCCCCCeeeeellllleeeebbbbCeleb

Change of address? Wish to be removed from our mailing list?Please let us know! Call (920)337-1121 ext. 1202 or email cp_center@cp-center.org

Scan me, then enter your email address to receiveoccasional email updates from the CP Centers!

What’s Happening Dive-In Movie Series

Saturday, January 16, 9:00 – Noon: Minions (PG) Saturday, January 30, 9:00 – Noon: Finding Nemo (G)

Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 9:00 – Noon: Big Hero 6 (PG) Saturday, February 27, 9:00 - Noon: Inside Out (PG) Sunday, March 6, 2:00 - 5:00 pm: Telethon Special -

Wreck-It Ralph (PG)

Frank’s Tribute and the Allstar Band to support CPVarious days and times, details: www.letmebefranks.com

More information on these and other upcomingevents is available at www.cp-center.org

62nd Annual CP TelethonSaturday, March 5th &

Sunday, March 6thLIVE on WBAY-TV2

at

JOIN US:

Your children will have a blast watching family friendlyfilms while splashing their way through the cold wintermonths in a 92 degree pool, the warmest pool in town!

First Showing on Saturday, January 16, 9am-Noon: Minions (PG)Details, including registration at www.cp-center.org

Space is limited, register early!

Cerebral Palsy, Inc.2801 South Webster AvenueGreen Bay, WI 54301

This fall, the Occupational Therapy staff at the CP Center partnered with PMI Entertainment Group to provide information and suggestions to assist in creating the Sensory Safe Zone at the Resch Center. Recognizing every

child is unique and has different needs to calm their sensory system, the Sensory Safe Zone will offer a variety of items and activities for calming children including noise reducing head phones, sunglasses and a specially designed space families can visit during select shows. Families may also request a script of the event to prepare their family member prior to the show starting. For more information, contact Melissa, Client Relations Coordinator for PMI, at 920-405-1132.

The CP Centers are excited about this opportunity to partner with PMI to assist in the development of this room for individuals with special needs, and hope it encourages other businesses in the community to join in our support of children and families who benefit from innovative accommodations.

Hors d’oeuvres &Hops Sponsor:

Keller, Inc.

Special Thank You to ALL Sponsors, Donors, Volunteers & 300+ Attendees.

Ramp Towards RecoverySubmitted By Lynn Wiedow Updates

A Time to be ThankfulBy Angela Konrad, Assistant Childcare Director

My husband, Keith, was in a hang gliding accident on May 2nd. His love for hang gliding and flight for thirty years has unfortunately ended. The tow rope that was to release the glider from the vehicle unexpectedly snapped. He had approximately six feet of rope dragging behind him that he was unaware of. Apparently the rope became wrapped around some trees pulling him into electrical wires. He was electrocuted and fell approximately 50 feet to the ground. Keith suffered multiple traumatic injuries including multiple fractures in his ribs (4 ribs are plated), to his sternum and right clavicle; a bruised left lung; lacerations to his right lung, liver and diaphragm; and was left with second degree burns to his right hand, arm, chest, and left arm causing muscle and nerve damage. Traumatic brain injury left him with some short term memory loss. (His helmet saved him.) He has multiple spinal cord injuries at T5-T11, vertebrae fractures at T5, T8, T9, T11, T12 and L4-5 levels...leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. He received dialysis for a month and was put on a feeding tube, intubated several times and had a trachea. Our family lived in four different hospitals over a four month period, and it was time for us to bring Keith home. We needed a ramp so Keith could access our home. The CP Centers and Options for Independent Living collaborated with us to make our entryway accessible (see photo). We are blessed to have him home now where he is receiving in-home care. He will eventually begin outpatient rehabilitation including occupational, physical, and speech therapies. With the help of the CP Centers and Options for Independent Living, we are working to help Keith live an accessible lifestyle. We are very blessed that he is with us and that we have community members who are caring and giving to others. We thank everyone for their continued prayers and support.

Sincerely,Lynn Wiedow

The holiday season is a busy and special time for the childcare children and staff. We concluded October with a Halloween Party on October 27. This was a great time for staff and families to get together after hours to partake in a

pot luck meal, decorate cookies, color pictures, enjoy a story together, and break a piñata. Then, on October 30th, the children dressed up in their favorite costumes and trick-or-treated throughout the CP Center receiving treats of applesauce, pretzels, stickers and much more. The families came together again for a Thanksgiving luncheon hosted by Common Paths leading up to the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Families joined their children on this day and shared a meal together. Our families very generously bring items to pass and share. This is a great way for the children to spend time with their parents and our staff, and get to know their friend’s families. Here at Common Paths Early Education & Care, we are very thankful for how generous our families are. It is wonderful to see how the parents are dedicated to helping us with volunteering for field trips, participating in fundraisers, donating items, and going above and beyond.

THANK YOU!!!!

Resch Center’s Sensory Safe ZoneBy Laurie Anderson, Occupational Therapist

26th Annual CP Auction

Festival of TreesBy Tiffany Haldiman, Core Program Specialist

This is our fourth year participating in the Festival of Trees at the National Railroad Museum! Each year, the clients from our Adult Day Services program choose decorations that go along with a theme. The clients help make the ornaments, then go on an outing to assemble the tree and decorate with their handmade creations. The Media & Games class leads the organizing, and clients from other classes help make the ornaments. This year, Children’s Developmental Services decorated a second tree with creations made with love by children in our therapy programs. Clients who participate in this activity work on fine motor skills, planning, working in a team environment, social skills and community participation.

Children from Common Paths Early Education & Care visiting the National Railroad Museum and

posing with CP’s Adult Day Services’ Hawaiian tree, and Children’s Developmental Services’ Sticks & Stones tree.

Ramp to Porch

This fall we formed the “CP Center and Friends” Special Olympics team and kicked-off the season with a successful bowling program. We are ready for more! We are happy to share that we are looking to expand with new, exciting offerings including: �Basketball Skills �SO FIT �Young AthletesWe are looking for participants! These programs are open to everyone (not just CP clients) who meets the participation qualifications available at www.specialolympicswisconsin.org

We need volunteers! Individuals who will motivate and encourage our athletes to make these programs a success. You do not have to be a professional athlete or trainer to volunteer.

To learn more about participating and/or volunteering, please contact:Ben Hughes, CP’s Agency Manager for Special Olympics, at bhughes@cp-center.org

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This fall, the Occupational Therapy staff at the CP Center partnered with PMI Entertainment Group to provide information and suggestions to assist in creating the Sensory Safe Zone at the Resch Center. Recognizing every

child is unique and has different needs to calm their sensory system, the Sensory Safe Zone will offer a variety of items and activities for calming children including noise reducing head phones, sunglasses and a specially designed space families can visit during select shows. Families may also request a script of the event to prepare their family member prior to the show starting. For more information, contact Melissa, Client Relations Coordinator for PMI, at 920-405-1132.

The CP Centers are excited about this opportunity to partner with PMI to assist in the development of this room for individuals with special needs, and hope it encourages other businesses in the community to join in our support of children and families who benefit from innovative accommodations.

Hors d’oeuvres &Hops Sponsor:

Keller, Inc.

Special Thank You to ALL Sponsors, Donors, Volunteers & 300+ Attendees.

Ramp Towards RecoverySubmitted By Lynn Wiedow Updates

A Time to be ThankfulBy Angela Konrad, Assistant Childcare Director

My husband, Keith, was in a hang gliding accident on May 2nd. His love for hang gliding and flight for thirty years has unfortunately ended. The tow rope that was to release the glider from the vehicle unexpectedly snapped. He had approximately six feet of rope dragging behind him that he was unaware of. Apparently the rope became wrapped around some trees pulling him into electrical wires. He was electrocuted and fell approximately 50 feet to the ground. Keith suffered multiple traumatic injuries including multiple fractures in his ribs (4 ribs are plated), to his sternum and right clavicle; a bruised left lung; lacerations to his right lung, liver and diaphragm; and was left with second degree burns to his right hand, arm, chest, and left arm causing muscle and nerve damage. Traumatic brain injury left him with some short term memory loss. (His helmet saved him.) He has multiple spinal cord injuries at T5-T11, vertebrae fractures at T5, T8, T9, T11, T12 and L4-5 levels...leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. He received dialysis for a month and was put on a feeding tube, intubated several times and had a trachea. Our family lived in four different hospitals over a four month period, and it was time for us to bring Keith home. We needed a ramp so Keith could access our home. The CP Centers and Options for Independent Living collaborated with us to make our entryway accessible (see photo). We are blessed to have him home now where he is receiving in-home care. He will eventually begin outpatient rehabilitation including occupational, physical, and speech therapies. With the help of the CP Centers and Options for Independent Living, we are working to help Keith live an accessible lifestyle. We are very blessed that he is with us and that we have community members who are caring and giving to others. We thank everyone for their continued prayers and support.

Sincerely,Lynn Wiedow

The holiday season is a busy and special time for the childcare children and staff. We concluded October with a Halloween Party on October 27. This was a great time for staff and families to get together after hours to partake in a

pot luck meal, decorate cookies, color pictures, enjoy a story together, and break a piñata. Then, on October 30th, the children dressed up in their favorite costumes and trick-or-treated throughout the CP Center receiving treats of applesauce, pretzels, stickers and much more. The families came together again for a Thanksgiving luncheon hosted by Common Paths leading up to the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Families joined their children on this day and shared a meal together. Our families very generously bring items to pass and share. This is a great way for the children to spend time with their parents and our staff, and get to know their friend’s families. Here at Common Paths Early Education & Care, we are very thankful for how generous our families are. It is wonderful to see how the parents are dedicated to helping us with volunteering for field trips, participating in fundraisers, donating items, and going above and beyond.

THANK YOU!!!!

Resch Center’s Sensory Safe ZoneBy Laurie Anderson, Occupational Therapist

26th Annual CP Auction

Festival of TreesBy Tiffany Haldiman, Core Program Specialist

This is our fourth year participating in the Festival of Trees at the National Railroad Museum! Each year, the clients from our Adult Day Services program choose decorations that go along with a theme. The clients help make the ornaments, then go on an outing to assemble the tree and decorate with their handmade creations. The Media & Games class leads the organizing, and clients from other classes help make the ornaments. This year, Children’s Developmental Services decorated a second tree with creations made with love by children in our therapy programs. Clients who participate in this activity work on fine motor skills, planning, working in a team environment, social skills and community participation.

Children from Common Paths Early Education & Care visiting the National Railroad Museum and

posing with CP’s Adult Day Services’ Hawaiian tree, and Children’s Developmental Services’ Sticks & Stones tree.

Ramp to Porch

This fall we formed the “CP Center and Friends” Special Olympics team and kicked-off the season with a successful bowling program. We are ready for more! We are happy to share that we are looking to expand with new, exciting offerings including:

�Basketball Skills�SO FIT�Young Athletes

We are looking for participants! These programs are open to everyone (not just CP clients) who meets the participation qualifications available at www.specialolympicswisconsin.org

We need volunteers! Individuals who will motivate and encourage our athletes to make these programs a success. You do not have to be a professional athlete or trainer to volunteer.

To learn more about participating and/or volunteering, please contact:Ben Hughes, CP’s Agency Manager for Special Olympics, at bhughes@cp-center.org

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IN THIS ISSUE:Therapy on the Ranch page 1Preserving CP History page 1Dive-In Movies page 1A Time to Be Thankful page 2Festival of Trees page 2Annual CP Auction page 2Ramp Towards Recovery page 3Special Olympics page 3Sensory Safe Zone page 3What’s Happening page 4

Therapy on the RanchBy Donna Sebo, Physical Therapy Assistant This year S.M.I.L.E.S. for Children, CP’s alternative programming option in therapy services, began teaming up with CP Board of Directors member Dave Wouter’s at his Rock’n W Ranch to provide therapeutic riding classes. Horse BAC (Balance And Coordination) summer and fall sessions were held in the Ranch’s indoor arena. Children ages 4-14 years old participated in themed classes. Riders went on treasure hunts, played

baseball & basketball, and even helped decorate the tree for “Christmas in July.” Performing these activities on horseback not only was tons of fun but provided core strengthening, postural activation, and sensory input. Volunteers assisted the children while riding and the friendships created between horse, rider and volunteer were priceless. Plans are underway to expand classes next season to not only include riding, but a sensory-social class in which participants will help with brushing, feeding, and other chores on the ranch.

Green Bay Area2801 S. Webster Ave.Green Bay, WI 54301

Phone: (920) 337-1122Fax: (920) 337-1126www.cp-center.org

Adult Day ServicesSatellite Centers:

Fox Cities1113 W. Kennedy Ave.Kimberly, WI 54136

Lakeshore2216 11th St.

Two Rivers, WI 54241

Preserving CP HistoryBy Traci Ombrello, Manager of Aquatics

On the wall of Pool 1 is a long rectangular object that has the words “Celebrating All Abilities and Unlocking Potential” colorfully painted on it. I am wondering how many of you know what this is and the significance of it? Back in 1987, the CP Center opened the first warm water pool in Northeast Wisconsin, now known to all of us as Pool 1. The strange rectangular object is a wooden backboard. It was used by lifeguards to assist in getting someone out of the pool during a water rescue. Just recently the Aquatic Center at CP retired the wooden backboard. The question I asked myself was, “what do we do with this vintage backboard?” I couldn’t bring myself to simply dispose of it, as it was a piece of our history. This relic has seen many lives changed. It has seen joy. It has seen

pain relief. It has seen people re-learn the ability to walk. It has seen countless milestones reached by individuals of all walks of life. If only this relic could talk. With the help of the Adult Day Service’s Body Works Class, the re-purposed backboard now speaks to us every day. They transformed this tired, marked-up, piece of history into a reminder; a reminder of where we came from and where we are going. The words, “Celebrating All Abilities and Unlocking Potential” are the CP Center’s mission statement. Each day we celebrate the abilities of our clients, our patrons and our teammates. Each day we recognize the unlocking of the potential of our clients, patrons and teammates. Each day our reminder on the wall continues to whisper to us about our past and our future.

Celebrating All Abilities and Unlocking Potential. Since 1954.Celebrating All Abilities and Unlocking Potential. Since 1954. EmbracingEmbracinEmbracinggEmbracingAlAll AbilitiesAbilitiesAll Abilities

A Newsletter for friends and supporters of Cerebral Palsy, Inc.

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGE

PAIDGREEN BAY, WIPERMIT NO. 46

4

DECEMBER 2015 Volume IV Issue 3

1

Honorary Chairpersons Bill Jartz & Mary K. Schmidt

1954-2015: Cerebral Palsy, Inc. is a locally run andfunded non-profit serving Northeast Wisconsin.

Contact Us:

Martha AhrendtRon DunfordRick ElandRandy GastDr. Chad HoffmanKate HoganKim HoultonChristian JensenMike KadowBert Liebmann

OfficersStephanie SchultzPresident

Karmen Lemke1st Vice-President

Frank Hermans2nd Vice-President

Laurie OlsonTreasurer

Jason Muenster Secretary

Joan MalcheskiGuy MeyerhoferLuEllen OskeyKelly RungeDr. Paul ScottHon. Tom WalshDave WoutersAdam YounkDr. Steve Zent

2015 Board of Directors

CCCCCCeeeeellllleeeebbbbCeleb

Change of address? Wish to be removed from our mailing list?Please let us know! Call (920)337-1121 ext. 1202 or email cp_center@cp-center.org

Scan me, then enter your email address to receiveoccasional email updates from the CP Centers!

What’s Happening Dive-In Movie Series

Saturday, January 16, 9:00 – Noon: Minions (PG) Saturday, January 30, 9:00 – Noon: Finding Nemo (G)

Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 9:00 – Noon: Big Hero 6 (PG) Saturday, February 27, 9:00 - Noon: Inside Out (PG) Sunday, March 6, 2:00 - 5:00 pm: Telethon Special -

Wreck-It Ralph (PG)

Frank’s Tribute and the Allstar Band to support CPVarious days and times, details: www.letmebefranks.com

More information on these and other upcomingevents is available at www.cp-center.org

62nd Annual CP TelethonSaturday, March 5th &

Sunday, March 6thLIVE on WBAY-TV2

at

JOIN US:

Your children will have a blast watching family friendlyfilms while splashing their way through the cold wintermonths in a 92 degree pool, the warmest pool in town!

First Showing on Saturday, January 16, 9am-Noon: Minions (PG)Details, including registration at www.cp-center.org

Space is limited, register early!

Cerebral Palsy, Inc.2801 South Webster AvenueGreen Bay, WI 54301