Do Good Door County

09/02/2026

Door To Aging September Social Bingo info below:

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🍎As summer turns to fall, there is a variety of fun things to do in Door County. Check out the Aging Coalition of Door County's social bingo card for September for some ideas.

Participating in social bingo will help you become more socially active in our Door County community and with friends and family.

A downloadable version is available on our website. For a chance to have your name featured on our website, mark your fills and submit here: https://doortoaging.com/our-projects/

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09/01/2026

"As Labor Day approaches, we naturally think about jobs…the work people do and the skills they bring. We may also think about the workers who came before us and helped build the businesses, institutions and communities we rely on today.

But there is another kind of work happening all around us. It does not come with a paycheck, a job title or a retirement plan. Often, it is not even called work. It is the neighbor who brings in someone’s groceries. The spouse helping a partner through a health change. The grandparent caring for grandchildren. The volunteer driving someone to an appointment, serving on a committee or making a weekly phone call to a person who lives alone."

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08/24/2026

HAPPENING THIS WEEK! Free & Open to the Public!

FREE DOWNSIZING & DECLUTTERING Education Sessions

Is it time to tackle the stuff?

Whether you’re thinking about downsizing, clearing out a few crowded spaces, or simply wondering what to do with a lifetime of belongings, getting started can be the hardest part.
Join us for a free, engaging AARP presentation that explores why our possessions mean so much to us and offers practical, easy-to-follow ways to sort through the stuff we accumulate over the years.

You’ll learn practical tips to:

• Decide what to keep, sell, donate or let go
• Break a big decluttering project into manageable steps
• Handle family and sentimental items
• Make decisions about belongings you no longer need
• Create a home that is easier to manage now and in the future
The presentation uses simple strategies such as the four-pile sorting method—keep, sell, donate and trash—and encourages starting small rather than trying to tackle an entire home at once.

08/18/2026

"Most of us have too much stuff.

I say that knowing full well that I am included in the “most of us.” We accumulate things slowly…a box here, file folders there, clothes we might wear again, things our children might want someday, and things we keep because they remind us of someone or someplace important to us.

And before long, our homes are holding not just our possessions, but decades of our lives."

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08/11/2026

This week from the desk of Do Good Door County Founder/CEO/Current Board President Cynthia Germain:

"I’ve been thinking a lot lately about grace.

Not grace in a religious sense, but the kind of grace we give another person when we stop before judging. When we ask a question instead of making an assumption. When we recognize that what we see from the outside may be only a very small part of what is happening on the inside.

I think most of us have experienced a time when something didn’t sit right with us. Someone disappointed us. Something wasn’t handled the way we thought it should have been. We didn’t understand a decision or someone’s actions.

And sometimes, we simply walk away.

But what might happen if, before we did, we asked a question?"

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08/06/2026

We have exciting news to share!

SAIL has a new name! Our program, SAIL - Senior Advocacy for Independent Living, is now Age in Place Door County.

Since its launch in northern Door County, SAIL has grown through the dedication of passionate volunteers, community leaders and supporters who believe older adults should have opportunities to remain independent in their homes and connected to their communities.

Now, we are building on that strong foundation with a vision to bring this neighbor-helping-neighbor support to communities throughout Door County.

Age in Place Door County continues to welcome new members in Sister Bay, Liberty Grove, Baileys Harbor and Ephraim. This fall, we will focus on recruiting volunteers in other areas of the county. As we establish a strong volunteer base in each area, we will begin welcoming members and expanding services into those communities.

And that’s where our community can help.

We need volunteers throughout Door County. Whether helping with a friendly visit, an errand, grocery shopping, a household task or sharing a particular skill, volunteers make it possible for older adults to remain independent and connected. Even a little time can make a meaningful difference.

Learn more, become a volunteer, and help us spread the word at AgeInPlaceDoorCounty.org, and reach out to our Coordinator, Angela Billerbeck, at [email protected] or 920-333-1083.

Together, we can help more people age in the place they call home.

With gratitude,

Cynthia Germain

President

08/01/2026

Door to Aging August Social Bingo details below!:

☀️August is almost here, and so is a brand-new bingo card!

Participating in social bingo will help you become more socially active in our Door County community and with friends and family.

A downloadable version is available on our website. For a chance to have your name featured on our website, mark your fills and submit here: https://doortoaging.com/our-projects/

Follow our page for more updates.

07/21/2026

"For many couples, growing older happens side by side.

For years, you moved through life on fairly equal footing. You worked, raised a family, traveled, made plans, and divided responsibilities. You may have had the occasional illness or surgery along the way, but for the most part, neither person thought of themselves as the “healthy one” or the “one who needs help.”

Then something changes."

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07/05/2026

Introducing Home For Life Door County Connect

WHEN: Wednesday, July 15, 2006 11:00 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: NWTC Sister Bay (2438 South Bay Shore Drive

Join us for a HomeFit presentation to learn simple, practical ways to make your home safer, more comfortable and better suited for aging in place.

You'll discover easy improvements that can help support independence. We'll also introduce Home For Life Door County, a new program that offers community eduction, professional home assessments, and assistance with essential home safety improvements for qualifying residents.

SAIL members and volunteers are encouraged to attend to learn about this new member benefit and how volunteers can help support the program.

Introducing Home For Life Door County

WHEN: Wednesday, July 15, 2006 11:00 a.m.-Noon
WHERE: NWTC Sister Bay (2438 South Bay Shore Drive

Join us for a HomeFit presentation to learn simple, practical ways to make your home safer, more comfortable and better suited for aging in place.

You'll discover easy improvements that can help support independence. We'll also introduce Home For Life Door County, a new program that offers community eduction, professional home assessments, and assistance with essential home safety improvements for qualifying residents.

SAIL members and volunteers are encouraged to attend to learn about this new member benefit and how volunteers can help support the program.

07/01/2026

"When we think about healthy aging, we often focus on the things we should be doing. We should exercise more, eat healthier, and stay on top of medical appointments. Those things certainly matter. But increasingly, researchers are finding that another piece of the puzzle may be just as important: leisure. Not leisure in the sense of being idle, but leisure in the sense of engaging in activities that bring us joy, purpose, learning, creativity, and connection."

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