Students at Bradley Tech High School in Milwaukee learned on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, about the dangers of smart-phone activities while driving when the new AT&T It Can Wait virtual reality experience visited the school. Bradley Tech High School teamed up with AT&T, AAA and the Wisconsin State Patrol as part of the It Can Wait® campaign to remind students that … [Read more...] about ‘It Can Wait’ virtual reality experience
Transitioning your workout from outdoor to indoor
By: Jasmine Danielle Well, that was fun. Summer is fleeting and the temperature is dropping. This means that you’re either prepping your cold weather gear for outdoor workouts or trying to figure out how to bring those workouts indoors. The best thing about warm weather is having a number of workout options, but when living in cities that are subjected to brutally cold … [Read more...] about Transitioning your workout from outdoor to indoor
Relatives, friends can provide care to Family Care members through self-directed supports program
When Josephine Ivy has her hair brushed by her in-home personal care worker, it’s done with love. That’s because Ivy’s caregiver is her daughter, Unity Brown, who is a paid caregiver for her mother 22 hours a week. She does this through a Family Care program known as Self- Directed Supports, in which Family Care members can get the care they need from the people they’re most … [Read more...] about Relatives, friends can provide care to Family Care members through self-directed supports program
Autumn safety tips for seniors
As the air turns cooler and leaves drop from the trees, keeping in mind fall season safety tips help keep you and your family protected from seasonal dangers. Home heating • Make sure your home heating system is in good working order. • Have a professional evaluate the system and address any potential problems. • Have you chimneys inspected and cleaned. • Remember, if … [Read more...] about Autumn safety tips for seniors
Eight downsizing tips before you move into a senior living community
You’ve evaluated living options and found the ideal place to live out the next chapter of your life. Now what to do with all that stuff that’s accumulated over the years? Here are eight downsizing tips to help you downsize before your move. 1. Make a plan Downsizing is a process that involves different days of high productivity, with some space to reflect in between. … [Read more...] about Eight downsizing tips before you move into a senior living community
Grid Iron Eats: Food for Your Sunday Football Feast
Cheese Boat Total: 50 min Active: 20 min Yield: 10 servings Level: Easy Ingredients 1 loaf French or Italian bread Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature 10 ounces sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 1/2 cups) 6 ounces corned beef, such as Carl Buddig, finely chopped 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped 1 medium tomato, finely chopped 1/2 red bell … [Read more...] about Grid Iron Eats: Food for Your Sunday Football Feast
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 27, 2018
Senior Deacons honored at gala recognition night
On Saturday, September 15, 2018, the General Baptist State Laymen and the Wisconsin General Baptist State Laymen presented their annual Senior Deacons Recognition Night at the Best Western Plus, 5101 South Howell Ave. The theme was " Let My Works Speak For Me," and the keynote speaker was Bishop John Pierre James. The event honored more than forty-six deacons from eighteen … [Read more...] about Senior Deacons honored at gala recognition night
Nefertari African Dance Company celebrates 50th Anniversary
On Sunday, September 15 and 16, 2018, the Nefertari African Dance Company (NADC) hosted its 50th Year Anniversary at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St. The weekend events included multi-cultural dance workshops, and a gala event. The Nefertari Dance Company was founded in 1968 at the North Division High School by teacher and coach the late Sarah Lee … [Read more...] about Nefertari African Dance Company celebrates 50th Anniversary
Police probing “suspicious death” of student pledging Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity
University of California Riverside student "suddenly collapsed" during fraternity hiking trip The family of a 20-yearold student who was pledging a fraternity at the University of California, Riverside, wants to know whether hazing led to his death, CBS Los Angeles reports. As of Monday, September 17, 2018, police were awaiting results of the autopsy and were calling it a … [Read more...] about Police probing “suspicious death” of student pledging Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity