Waunakee Community Cares Coalition

No better way to start winter break than by volunteering at the Rotary Lights! SEE (students empowering each other) students did a great job keeping up with the busy crowd and spreading holiday joy❄️

Had a wonderful time enjoying El Charro Mexican Grill Waunakee and celebrating our colation members! The members of our student group SEE did a great job presenting on accomplishments and plans for the future.

We had a fun-filled time this week creating smoothies and trying out non-alcoholic beverages. Plus some great educational discussions about the Screenagers movie! So grateful for our great partners and community members! 🤗

See you tonight no registration is needed! Be there or be square! Just kidding you will still be cool even if you don’t come but you do miss out on an important conversation and drawing for prizes.🎥

Today is the day! It is not too late to register! Kick stress's butt this holiday season 💪
Register Here: https://forms.gle/MMBP9Uare7SkrCUv6 or use the QR code

Conversations about what our teens are experiencing apply to everyone! Come be part of that conversation this Wednesday. Plus you will be entered in a giveaway for gift cards.

With this cold weather what better time to watch a movie and win prizes? See you next Wednesday to watch "Screenagers: Under the Influence" in the High School's small auditorium.

Reminder to join us Monday for a stronger you! 💪💪💪
Register Here: https://forms.gle/MMBP9Uare7SkrCUv6 or use the QR code

The holidays are coming up and man can they be stressful. Join us next Monday, Dec 4th at the Waunakee Village Center to learn to manage that stress, nutrition information, and make some smoothies.
Register Here: https://forms.gle/MMBP9Uare7SkrCUv6 or use the QR code

Winning prizes and learning to be a better community member? I don't see how it gets better than that. Join us next Wednesday to watch "Screenagers: Under The Influence" and be part of the conversation. 🎥

Strong Mind 🧠, Strong Body 💪, Strong YOU⭐! Register for this opportunity to learn more about managing your stress and how to eat healthy during the holidays with our friends from Waunakee Community Cares Coalition and Hometown Pharmacy

It’s getting chilly outside and what sounds better than a movie? Come join us at the Waunakee Libary this Monday, November 6th, from 1-2:30 pm to watch and discuss “Screenagers Under The Influence”

Wanted to thank everyone who helped us out and stopped by for our National Drug Take Back Day event on Saturday, October 28th at the Waunakee Police Department. We took in over 40 pounds of medications and 125 pounds of sharps. We also gave away several lock boxes and bags. Working together to provide this service to our community is always appreciated and supports our efforts to encourage a healthy, resilient Waunakee. Better Together!!

It’s been a great two years and looking forward to many more❤️

We have the best members and businesses supporting the Chamber and the Waunakee community.

In October we celebrate 22 members, Happy Chamber-versary!

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Meicher CPAs
Winn Cress Funeral Home
Thomas Steele Site Furniture Madrax Bike Racks
Professional Engineering, LLC
KSC Bookkeeping Services, LLC
Fortify Fitness Collective
Sweet Pea Floral LLC
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Madison West, WI
Aberdean Consulting
Sound Advice Vac & Video
Settlers Bank
LVLUP Martial Arts - Waunakee GO NINJA - Waunakee
Dane Buy Local
Wausau Homes Waunakee
Octopi
Voegeli Nutrition
Renewaire
Madison Medispa
Blackstar Assets
Habitat ReStore of Dane County
Waunakee Community Cares Coalition
Aydelott Architecture-Wisconsin Office

Motivation Monday!

Always a pleasure to have our high schoolers share with our intermediate students how to stay healthy and resilient.

Tomorrow is Drug Take Back Day

Why was Red Ribbon Week started?
Enrique (Kiki) Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. When he decided to join the US Drug Enforcement Administration, his mother tried to talk him out of it. "I'm only one person", he told her, "but I want to make a difference."

On Feb. 7, 1985, the 37-year-old Camarena left his office to meet his wife for lunch. Five men appeared at the agent's side and shoved him in a car. One month later, Camarena's body was found. He had been tortured to death.

In honor of Camarena's memory and his battle against illegal drugs, friends and neighbors began wearing satin red badges. Parents, sick of the destruction of alcohol and other drugs, had begun forming coalitions. Some of these new coalitions took Camarena as their model and embraced his belief that one person can make a difference. These coalitions also adopted the symbol of Camarena's memory, the red ribbon.

It's Red Ribbon Week! This year's theme is Celebrate Life. Live Drug-Free. The theme is a reminder that by staying drug-free, you are sending a message to yourself, your community, and your future. One thing's for sure...by making healthy choices, like staying drug-free, you are much more likely to achieve your goals. So aim for the stars! We believe in you.

See you this Saturday, Oct. 28th from 10 am-12pm.

What is substance misuse prevention? Prevention aims to stop substance misuse before it starts. Visit: www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/prevention-month

October is Talk About Your Medicines Month. The theme for 2023 is Medication Safety & Aging, and we are working to set patients up for success with reducing the risks and boosting the benefits while maintaining their health. Bodies change as we age, and many older adults take three or more medications each day. BeMedWise/NeedyMeds also has resources and tools to promote better adherence.
https://www.bemedwise.org/talk-about-your-medicines-month/

So grateful to have had come speak to our students this past week.

Mark your calendar for Drug Take Back Day on Oct. 28th from 10 am-12pm.

Last chance to be a part of the lunch and learn with Sara Freauf. Email [email protected] to sign up.

We had some students from S.E.E (students empowering each other) at the Dane County NAMI Mental Health Awareness walk. What a beautiful day to raise awareness for mental health! NAMI Dane County

We are so honored to have Sara Freaur share all about Mental Health at the Waunakee High School on October 11th!

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is the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline’s message for National Su***de Prevention Month and beyond, which helps spread the word about actions we can all take to prevent su***de. The Lifeline network and its partners are working to change the conversation from su***de to su***de prevention, to actions that can promote healing, help, and give hope. ***depreventionmonth

The LGBTQI+ community has unique needs for supporting members in . Join SAMHSA in promoting inclusive environments and offering affirming support to LGBTQI+ people in recovery. Learn more: samhsa.gov/behavioral-health-equity/lgbtqi

For students in , September marks and a transition . It can be an exciting, yet often overwhelming time. One way to cope is to stay connected with supportive and trusted friends, family, and mentors. Learn more: samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk/young-people-looking-for-help

WCCC September 2023 Newsletter

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Happy Labor Day

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Knowing how to respond in these situations is critical as you could save a life.

Rideshare/Taxi 💸 < DUI Costs, including lawyers, fines, court costs, and more… 💸💸💸💸💸💸💸 or Get Pulled Over. 🚔 Here is some information on how to stay safe when planning on drinking.

So grateful to be a part of the Waunakee Wings event this Thursday and get the opportunity to celebrate our members! What a wonderful and meaningful event. 🦋