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St. Ann Center’s Got Talent!

February 26, 2021/0 Comments/in Stories /by Sharon Selz

The Stein Campus was center stage for an amazing array of performers featured in this year’s first client and staff talent show. Adults gathered in a socially distant way in the atrium while other clients and kids watched from the upstairs veranda—all enjoying more than 20 fantastic acts.

Participants practiced for weeks to get ready for the special day. And it showed! Barry had them rolling in the aisles with his jokes, Jennel’s impressions were spot on and Diane’s flying fingers dazzled the audience as she twirled her baton.

Narkeez showed off his mastery on the keyboard and Alonzorena and Erica had everyone singing along with their vocals. Staff members grabbed the spotlight, too. John Jansen, Vice President of Grants & Community Engagement, sang an Irish tune and a Hank Williams favorite, accompanying himself on guitar. Music therapist Hannah Goodness shared her love of Scottish dancing, performing an intricate jig. And Sr. Edna, St. Ann Center president, sang a ditty that she learned as a child during car rides with her parents and six siblings.

Before the applause died down, everyone agreed there have to be more talent shows in our future.

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Celebrating Black History Month with Song

February 19, 2021/0 Comments/in Bucyrus Campus, Stories /by Sharon Selz

We got sunshine, on a cloudy day, thanks to a talented trio from the Skylight Music Theatre. Raven Dockery, Shawn Holmes and Kevin Sievert helped Bucyrus Campus clients and kids celebrate Black History Month in style, with songs from the likes of The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Lionel Richie.

The adult clients had a hard time sitting still, as the trio performed such stirring standards as “My Girl,” “All Night Long” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Impromptu, socially distant dance parties broke out during the hourlong set. The spacious atrium offered enough room for both the day care children and the adult clients to enjoy the music.

The entertainment was made possible by a partnership between St. Ann Center and the United Performing Arts Fund. The UPAF Connect program brings the performing arts to new audiences and ensures that all in the Milwaukee community can find inspiration, entertainment and connection through the arts.

Raven, Shawn and Kevin recently launched “For the Blacks and the Browns,” a podcast that brings together Blackness, pop culture, music, comedy and more.

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St. Ann Center Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Program

February 18, 2021/0 Comments/in Stories /by Sharon Selz
Bucyrus Campus Medical Clinic begins administering vaccines.

 

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care has been selected as a distribution site for the COVID-19 vaccine. After months of preparation, the Bucyrus Campus Medical Clinic received the vaccine on Monday, February 15, and began administering doses on Thursday.

“Our first goal is to provide the vaccine to everyone at our two campuses,” said Nicole Berg-Johnson, Family Nurse Practitioner at the medical clinic. “After we get staff members, clients and clinic patients who are eligible vaccinated, we can branch out to their family members. We’re also looking forward to offering the vaccine to community members in the neighborhood.”

To begin, the clinic will give vaccinations three days a week, hoping to vaccinate 50 people each week. Eligible staff members and volunteers, including those over age 65 and with direct client contact will be among the first to receive the vaccine. Notification of the vaccination program is also being distributed to caregivers of St. Ann Center clients.

The news of the vaccine is especially welcome, considering reports of racial disparities in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Milwaukee County. “The community inside and outside of our building tends to have pre-existing conditions and underlying health issues,” Nicole added. “Some clients are unable to wear masks because of cognitive issues. It’s awesome to be able to protect them, our staff and the neighborhood and make everyone safer.”

Sr. Edna Lonergan, St. Ann Center’s president, didn’t hesitate to make a vaccine appointment. “I trust the science,” she said, “I’m also proud that St. Ann Center is set up and ready to distribute the vaccine—not only to our precious clients, but to community members who need a place they can trust and feel comfortable coming to.”

Cindy Durling of the Stein Campus Building and Grounds Department was ready to roll of her sleeve. “I live with someone who has a compromised immune system, so the vaccine is protecting both of us,” she said. She also appreciates the convenience of getting a vaccine at work “rather than waiting to see if I could get it through my doctor or drugstore.”

Volunteer Maggie Cary said she has “no anxiety at all” about getting the vaccine. “I even dressed for the occasion,” she said, modeling her crisp short-sleeved blouse. “My brother, sister-in-law and niece are about to get their second dose, and everything went very well for them. I’m so happy that our clients will be offered the vaccine. It will give so many caregivers peace of mind.”

If you believe you are eligible to receive the vaccine and would like to make an appointment, call the Bucyrus Campus Medical Clinic at 414-210-2430.

 

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Performers Wanted for Band Shell Season

February 17, 2021/0 Comments/in blog, Stories /by Sharon Selz

St. Ann Center seeks entertainers for summer concert series.

Know an entertainer in need of a stage? The Indaba Band Shell at 2450 W. North Ave. is looking for performers and groups for its summer concert series, Indaba Nights.

The band shell, opened in 2019, is located on the grounds of St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care-Bucyrus Campus. This year marks the beginning of Indaba Nights, the band shell’s public summer entertainment series. Performances are now being scheduled for the 13-week series, set for Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., from June 2 through Aug. 25.

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“St. Ann is very excited to be offering quality entertainment at a time when people are so hungry for it,” said Gloria Miller, St. Ann Center’s Special Events Director. “We know there’s a wealth of talent in our neighborhood and throughout Greater Milwaukee, and we’re happy to be able to showcase it at this great community venue.”

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Acts must be family-friendly and appropriate for all ages, including musicians, singers, dancers, poets, comedians, magicians and more. Performers are invited to submit a video of their talent (three to five minutes long).

Email a link to the video. Write “Indaba Nights” and the performer’s name in the subject line and include a link to the video in the body of the email. Send to St. Ann Center’s Special Events Director Gloria Miller at gmiller@stanncenter.org.

Contact Gloria with additional questions at 414-210-2428.

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Love Is in the Air at St. Ann Center

February 12, 2021/0 Comments/in blog, Stein Campus, Stories /by Sharon Selz

Hearts were racing around the Stein Campus—literally—during an all-campus Valentine’s Day celebration on Feb. 12th.

Clients fell in love with the idea of some friendly competition in the atrium. Donning sandwich board hearts, runners, walkers and some using wheelchairs sped around a short course as fellow clients cheered them on. The winners were treated to a free visit to the St. Ann Center café.

Rounding out the morning activities was a program featuring romantic ballads sung by the staff, a few jokes (How did the phone propose to his girlfriend? He gave her a ring!) and a tribute to artist Esther Howland, who was the first entrepreneur to publish and sell valentine cards in the United States.

Happily, love was in the cards for all ages on this special day. Hundreds of valentines, carefully handcrafted by the childcare kids and adult clients, were exchanged. As a special surprise, students from neighboring Fernwood Montessori School made valentines for St. Ann Center’s adults as a special intergenerational class project.

And while temperatures were frigid outside, there was nothing but warm feelings inside as clients finished up the laughter-filled celebration with an impromptu dance party.

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