Onward Adult Day Center

04/02/2026

🌟 April Staff Spotlight - Elizabeth 🌟

Elizabeth joined Onward eager to apply the skills she gained through her degree while also working hands-on to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. From the moment she interviewed, it was clear she was talented, creative, and dedicated. She adapts with ease, embraces challenges, and consistently brings thoughtful, innovative ideas to the table. With her warm and gentle smile, Elizabeth helps create an environment where participants feel safe, valued, and truly welcome - something we believe every exceptional individual deserves to experience. Thank you for being you, Elizabeth!

❓How long have you been working at Onward?
"Since August 2025!"

❓What do you like to do outside of Onward?
"Take my dog, Willie, for walks and spend time with my family!"

❓Who do you look up to and why?
"My parents - they set a good example of what I want my life to look like!"

❓Some of your favorite things?
"Color: Forest Green, Drink: Dr. Pepper or Iced Coffee, Season: Fall, Movie: Hamilton, Holiday: Christmas, Sports Team: Packers!"

04/01/2026

It’s Easter week… but we got a head start on the celebrations last week 😉🐰🐣 We spent time doing crafts and making treats together Friday afternoon!

04/01/2026

🐤 Happy April! Our Tech 101 class is happy to share their April's "Looking Onward Newsletter" below that recaps a busy March!

🐰 We are starting to accept volunteers at Onward now that we are growing! If you are interested in volunteering at Onward to any capacity (1 day, 1 hour, 1 outing/month, etc.) please feel free to contact chanel@onwardadultdaycenter.com!

☀️ Lastly, If you would like to receive our Newsletter via email each month, please reachout or comment below to be added to the list!

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03/31/2026

Yesterday was absolutely beautiful ☀️🌷 - the kind of March day that reminds you spring is finally on the way! Took in the sunshine, fresh air, and all the good vibes.

And today… well… ⛈️😂 rain, storms, and a whole different mood! But hey, that’s Wisconsin for you - a little bit of everything!

We'll take what we can get!

03/27/2026

We had a special visit today from our friends Howie the Therapy Dog and Elsa the Therapy Dobe - such a pawfect way to wrap up the week! 🐾💛 Happy Friday, everyone!

03/24/2026

Onward isn’t just a place to go - it’s a place to belong, explore, and enjoy life together. 💛

Here’s some recent adventures and memories made:

🍳 Breakfast outing to Delta Restaurant
🌈 Experiments at Wilderness Academy
🧘‍♂️ Yoga in the gym
📸 Photo transfer crafts
🦷 Life Skills learning about oral hygiene
💪🏽 Stretching, moving, & grooving
🦓 Animal Discovery completing their books

03/23/2026

We post a lot about our "Pay It Forward" class, but how many people know what that means? 🤔

"Pay It Forward" is the idea of doing something kind for someone else without expecting anything in return - simply hoping they’ll pass that kindness on to another person. Or, even better, if each one of us does something for 3 people and then those 3 people do something for 3 more people... just picture the tree of kindness! 🫶🏽

Each week we have the opportunity to put this into action by giving back to our community, must recently by cleaning at Christine Ann and by sorting donations at the Broken Bread Food Pantry,! 🧹🍎

Kindness is contagious, and we’re proud to be part of spreading it. 💛

03/23/2026

If you need an easy dinner idea that can make a positive impact, go visit our friends from Tower View Assisted Living tonight at FDL Culver's! 10% of all orders placed will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association! 🎗

This is happening TONIGHT!

03/21/2026

we love our homies with extra chromies 💙

💙💛 Happy World Down Syndrome Day! 💛💙

Today is all about celebrating the incredible individuals with Down syndrome who make our communities stronger, brighter, and more joyful every single day.

March 21 (3/21) represents the triplication of the 21st chromosome, something truly worth celebrating!

Here’s how you can join in today:
🧦 Rock your favorite mismatched socks
📸 Share a photo and help spread awareness
💙 Celebrate someone who inspires you
✨ Choose inclusion, in big ways and small

We are so proud to stand alongside individuals with Down syndrome and their families, today and every day.

💙 We are 3.21 Strong. 💙

Drop a 💙 in the comments if you’re celebrating with us today!

03/20/2026

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03/19/2026

congrats, neighbors! 🎉

03/17/2026

We set our leprechaun traps with our best plans, sweet bait, and a whole lot of hope… but Lucky was just too quick for us this year! 🍀✨

No matter how hard we tried, we couldn’t catch him.... but he must’ve had a good laugh escaping, because he left behind some fun goodies for us instead! 🎁💚

Maybe next year we’ll outsmart him… but for now, we’ll just enjoy the surprises he left behind. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🌈🍀