Aging Coalition of Door County

10/15/2026

Stop by the Door County YMCA on Tuesday, October 20th to learn about resources for healthy living!

YOUR HEALTH MATTERS! OUR COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR IS ALMOST HERE!

We're just a few days away from our Community Healthy Living Fair, and you won't want to miss it! Join us for a morning filled with valuable health resources, wellness activities, and opportunities to connect with local experts!

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Sturgeon Bay Program Center
🎉 FREE TO ATTEND!

Here's are a few things you can look forward to:

💚 35+ Community Resources – Connect with local health and wellness organizations.
💊 Expired Prescription Drug Drop-Off – Safely dispose of unwanted medications.
🎤 Presentations – Learn from local health and wellness experts.
🧘 FREE Try-It Class - Tai Chi – Experience something new and get moving!
🍪Refreshments
🎁Door Prizes and more!

A HUGE thank you to Door County Medical Center for sponsoring this wonderful community event and helping us make healthy living accessible to all!

Bring a friend, explore the resources, and take a step toward a healthier YOU!

10/10/2026

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. Loneliness and social isolation are key risk factors for mental health conditions in later life. Learn more about mental health in older adults and what we can do to address these concerns.

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-of-older-adults

10/01/2026

🍁Leaves are falling and autumn is calling people of all ages to participate in October Social Bingo from the Aging Coalition of Door County. Doing these fun activities 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.

09/28/2026

Good Neighbor Day -

A friendly hello can be the beginning of a meaningful connection!
Today, take a moment to reach out to a neighbor. Say hello, introduce yourself, check in on someone, or simply share a smile.

For older adults and people with disabilities, positive connections with neighbors can help create a stronger sense of belonging and community.

• Knock on a door or make a call
• Invite someone to chat
• Share a kind word
• Welcome a new neighbor
• Ask, “How can I help?”

You never know how much a simple conversation might mean to someone.

Let’s build neighborhoods where everyone feels connected, welcomed, and included.

Discover ways to build connection—head to ConnectWI.org.

Wisconsin Coalition for Social Connection

09/21/2026

World Alzheimer’s Awareness Day -

Understanding dementia starts with learning. Some changes in memory and thinking can be a normal part of aging, while other changes may be signs of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.

Today, take a moment to learn, ask questions, and help create a community where people living with dementia and their families feel welcomed, respected, and included.

• Consider becoming a Dementia Friend.
• Learn more about dementia and brain health
• Have a conversation with someone who may feel isolated
• Practice patience, understanding, and kindness

Small acts of connection can make a big difference. Everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and included.

Discover ways to build connection — head to ConnectWI.org.

Wisconsin Coalition for Social Connection

09/19/2026

Happy National Dance Day!

You don’t have to be a professional dancer to enjoy the music and movement! Put on a favorite song and move in whatever way feels comfortable for you. Dance can be standing, seated, with a partner, using your arms, tapping your feet, or simply moving along to the beat.

• Play a favorite song
• Try seated dancing
• Join an inclusive dance class
• Invite a friend to move with you

Most importantly—have fun!

Dance is about more than movement. It can be a joyful way to express yourself, connect with others, and feel part of a community.

What song always makes you want to move?

Discover more ways to build connection—head to ConnectWI.org.

Wisconsin Coalition for Social Connection

09/13/2026

Today we're celebrating National Grandparent's Day! Today is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the wisdom, stories, and connections that bring generations together. Whether you’re a grandparent, grandchild, family member, friend, or neighbor, there are many ways to connect across generations.

• Share a favorite family story
• Play a game together
• Make a phone or video call
• Do a simple activity together
• Ask someone about a special memory

Intergenerational connections can happen at any age and in many different ways. Let’s make time to listen, laugh, learn, and share with one another. ️

Discover more ways to build connection—head to ConnectWI.org.

Wisconsin Coalition for Social Connection

09/04/2026

Heritage connects us to where we come from—and to one another.

This National Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s celebrate the vibrant cultures, voices, and traditions of Hispanic and Latino communities while creating opportunities to learn, connect, and build stronger communities together.

Throughout the month, try one of our Social Connection Activities:

• Share Your Story: Tell someone about a family tradition, cultural experience, or person who has influenced you.
• Ask & Listen: Ask someone, “What’s a tradition that is meaningful to you?” and really listen to their answers.
• Learn From Someone: Ask someone about their Hispanic/Latino heritage, traditions, music, food, or celebrations—while allowing them to choose what they’d like to share.
• Share a Favorite: Share a favorite song, recipe, book, movie, or memory that connects you to your culture or community.

And check out Sabor de la Door on Saturday, September 26th from 2-7 pm at the Door County Fair Grounds!

Let’s create communities where everyone has opportunities to belong, participate, and share their culture.

Wisconsin Coalition for Social Connection

09/01/2026

🍎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/

Follow our page for more updates.

08/24/2026

If you know someone with transportation needs, tell them to call Door-Tran today at 920-743-9999.