It’s Not About Who’s the Fastest...

The classic tale of the tortoise and the hare reminds us that people take life at different speeds and that one way is not necessarily better than another. In fact, in the story it is the slower animal that ends up arriving at the end first. In the same way, some of us seem to move very quickly through the hurdles we all face in our lives. Others need longer periods of time to process their feelings. For those of us who move more quickly, it can be painful to deal with someone else's slower pace. Yet, just like the tortoise and the hare, we all arrive at the same destination together.It's important to remember that we are not actually in a race to get somewhere ahead of someone else. Whether you count yourself among the fast movers or as one of the slower folks, if we simply respect the pace that others choose for themselves, we can keep our eye on our very own journey. Because, in the end, it really is about the quality of the journey not how fast we arrived.

Ascend Services, Inc.2818 Meadow Lane

Manitowoc, WI 54220

920-682-4663

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Ascend Services Inc.- Day Services Fills the Dayswith Activities, Living Skills, Adventures and Fun!

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From the Heart...by Deanna Genske, Executive Director

Day Services provides inspiring activities and independent living skills training opportunities to adults with exceptional abilities that lead to further independence. The service is tailored to the needs and interests of each individual. Classes such as healthy cooking, shopping, health and wellness, travel within our community and self-advocacy help empower individuals master the skills they need to become more independent. Social, recreational and volunteer

Community Exploration

The Day Services participants visit many different places in the community and surrounding areas. Some places we visit are the Butterfly Gardens in Appleton, Andercraft Woods and Lambeau Field. Go Packers!

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activities allow individuals to explore their areas of interest and become more connected to their communities.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Leisure Activities

Art & Music Classes

The Day Services Program incorporates volunteering opportunities for participants throughout the year. We regularly ring the bells for The Salvation Army during the holiday season and we saved up tabs from cans and donated them to Grace Congregat iona l Uni ted Church of Christ.

Art and Music classes round out our days with f u n a n d p e r s o n a l expression. We love to get movin’ and groovin’ and get up and dance. There are always art projects to work on and special art projects like the Tye Dye T-shirts Day!

What can we say? We love to garden, cook, have visitors, celebrate holidays and spend our days at Ascend!

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Welcoming New Facesat Ascend Services...

Wanda RuddenSupport Leader

Steven WallachSupport Leader

Wisner FleurjeanIntern MATTERS

You think reporting an injury to your boss is bad? Try hiding it for a few weeks and then reporting it. Delayed injury reporting can increase workers’comp costs by up to 51% as the condition gets worse, according to a recent study by the National Council on Compensation Insurance. The average cost for a workplace injury reported within two weeks was the lowest at $13,120. Costs keep getting higher and higher after two weeks. Another reason not to hide injuries. If you injure yourself at work you must fill out an incident report immediately that day and turn it in to Human Resources.

Hiding A Workplace Injury

May Cost You More

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Mobile Work Crew Expands Services at Classic Coatings!

Ascend Services met with Brett Markowski, Plant Manager at Classic Coatings about a new job opportunity. They felt it would be a good fit for our Mobile Work Crew Program! However, they would need more people than are currently on the Mobile Work Crew at their facility. Our Mobile Work Crews rose to the challenge! We have added a second crew of people to take on the new job. It is a wonderful partnership, e s p e c i a l l y w h e n a c o m p a n y recognizes the value in employing people with disabilities. Our crews show up on time and ready to work every day! Way to go guys for impressing us with your positive attitude every day and your strong work ethic!

We’re flexible, choose the days you are available to volunteer. We work with you to find the volunteer opportunity that works for you!

Ascend Services, Inc. and UnitedOne Credit Union,working together for your convenience.

This credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.

Our Ascend Services, Inc. office is open each participant paydayat Plant 1 from 11:30 to 12:30

Enjoy Service with a SmileEvery Time You Visit!

684-0361 1117 S. 10th St. Walmart SuperCenter

How can you help?

Ascend Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit organization. Donations may be tax deductible as allowed by law.

Ascend Services, Inc. appreciates any and all donations.

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SpringDance

April 26th7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Lunch Room Helper11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Morning Driver8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

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Afternoon Driver2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Provide assistance to people with exceptional abilities during lunch time with the following tasks:

This volunteer opportunity involves driving participants in an Ascend vehicle to and from their work sites.

Vending machine purchases

Heating food in microwaves

Carrying food and drinks to the tables

Opening drinks and lunch containers

Wipe Tables

Answering Phones

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