The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th “Autumn is the season of change.” -Chinese proverb Fall starts a new season as well as an opportunity for new beginnings. This month, this column is taking a look at ways to start afresh this new season by adding healthy habits to your regular schedule. With the help of the Mayo Clinic, the following are Tips 4-7 … [Read more...] about Fall is Coming! #ANewSeason: Week 2 – Exercise! (cont’d)
United Way kicks off community campaign and debuts Johnson Controls Volunteer Center
United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County’s campaign focuses on creating lasting change through fundraising and volunteer goals. For the first time, United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County kicked off their annual Community Campaign right at home at their Milwaukee offices. The event coincided with the grand opening of the Johnson Controls Volunteer … [Read more...] about United Way kicks off community campaign and debuts Johnson Controls Volunteer Center
African American Breastfeeding Network helps ‘Lift Up Every Baby!
On Saturday August 25.' 2018, the African American Breastfeeding Network (AABN) hosted it 4th Annual Lift Up Every Baby! event at Parklawn YMCA, 4340 N. 46th St., in recognition of National Black Breastfeeding Awareness Week (August 25-31) and World Breastfeeding Awareness Month. This free community-wide event celebrated the benefits and wellness of breastfeeding and the … [Read more...] about African American Breastfeeding Network helps ‘Lift Up Every Baby!
Back to School? What Parents Should Do!
Sponsored by: Hupy & Abraham, S.C. Back-to-school time means many different things depending on who you are. If you’re not a parent, it can simply mean more traffic during your morning commute. But for parents, back-to-school season means new classes, new schools for some and the potential exposure to new risks of injury. In order to provide parents with some peace of … [Read more...] about Back to School? What Parents Should Do!
Healthy eyes for back to school
By Dr. Linda Chous Chief Eye Care Officer, United Healthcare Back-to-school season is in full swing and an ideal time to get your child’s eyes checked. Good eye health is important, in part because 80 percent of what children learn is through their eyes. The American Optometric Association recommends that a child’s first comprehensive eye exam should occur between 6 … [Read more...] about Healthy eyes for back to school
Goody Gourmets is a real treat for Milwaukee
Milwaukee native Jacqueline Chesser had a good career with benefits working for a large insurance company, but despite her situation she said for many years she wanted to do something else with her life. One day, she was helping a friend search for an apartment in 2005 when she found the perfect storefront to realize her 15-year-long dream of opening her own business making … [Read more...] about Goody Gourmets is a real treat for Milwaukee
My Choice chooses vendors who support Community-based employment for its anniversary celebration
By: Sue Pierman To celebrate its second anniversary as a non-profit, My Choice Family Care selected Friendship Bakery and LilyWorks Catering, which provide community employment to people with special needs, to provide food for its event. “We thought it was important to choose these vendors because we support community- based employment for our members with physical, … [Read more...] about My Choice chooses vendors who support Community-based employment for its anniversary celebration
Pledged support for Black Lens received from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and HBO
Netflix star DeWanda Wise and New York Times assistant editor Aisha Harris headline Black Lens events; eight feature films and two short programs will highlight 20 African-American filmmakers at this year’s festival Milwaukee Film announces generous support for the organization’s cultural pillar, Black Lens, by both The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and HBO. … [Read more...] about Pledged support for Black Lens received from The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and HBO
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue September 6, 2018
Milwaukee Bucks celebrate grand opening of new arena, The Fiserv Forum
The Fiserv Forum, the new home to the Milwaukee Bucks, held their Grand opening on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at the corner of Herb Kohl Way in front of the new arena. Taking part in the ribbon cutting ceremony was former U.S. Senator Herb Kohl, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and many of the key people involved in making the dream of a new arena a reality. Tours were also … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks celebrate grand opening of new arena, The Fiserv Forum