Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel Celebrates 30th Anniversary
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POTAWATOMI TRAVELING TIMES
Volume 27, Issue 17 • zisbakwtoké gizes Maple Sugar Moon • March 1, 2022
Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel
Celebrates 30th Anniversary
submitted by PCCH Marketing grew the original pole building and the
Today it would be difficult to envi- decision was made to build a new casino
sion Carter, Wis. without a casino and attached to the Indian Springs Lodge.
hotel. Before opening in March 1992, Management broke ground in 2005 and
tourists and visitors driving through may in 2006 the doors opened with addition-
have missed the town if they blinked. al amenities that continued to enhance
Things have changed since then, Carter the guest experience. This expansion was
is now renowned as Northern Wiscon- the largest construction project in Forest
sin's premier gaming and entertainment County at the time, and brought around
destination. one hundred new jobs to the area.
The idea started in 1988 with the Potawatomi Bingo Northern Lights
need for a new building to play Bingo Casino determined in the fall of 2009
in, the gymnasium in the Tribal Hall in that with all of these upgrades, they
Stone Lake was overflowing with play- needed a new name. The name change
ers and in March 1992, a pole building would mirror the guests' voices who
was constructed and Potawatomi Bin- referred to the casino as "Carter" or
go Northern Lights Casino (PBNLC) "Carter Casino." Potawatomi Carter
opened its doors. What began as a pole Casino Hotel was chosen, and a new logo
building for bingo rapidly developed into was designed to reflect the casino's sister
something much more. An expansion to facility in Milwaukee.
the structure introduced slot machines Many things have changed over the
to the facility and Carter was now on the previous 30 years, but one thing remains
map. the same; Potawatomi Carter Casino
In 1994 Indian Springs Lodge and Hotel team members are like family, and
Conference Center was built across the are treated as such, with competitive sal-
parking lot from PBNLC. Shortly after aries and excellent benefits. Potawatomi
its construction, in 1996, the lodge and Carter Casino Hotel has not only created
conference center was expanded, making hundreds of jobs in the area, but it also
it the largest lodging and conference cen- provided opportunities for team mem-
ter in the Northeast part of Wisconsin. bers to advance personally and profes-
As a result of this expansion it went from sionally while making a positive impact
60 rooms and a restaurant, to 98 rooms, on the community and its guests.
a restaurant and seven conference rooms. Our team and our guests are thrilled
Now not only did guests have the oppor- to be celebrating the 30th anniversary
tunity to try their luck in the casino, they of Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel and
could also spend the night in the hotel. look forward to many more years.
With all this growth Potawatomi Bin-
go Northern Lights Casino quickly out-
2 | Potawatomi Traveling Times • March 1, 2022 Community/Departments
An Introduction to the Community Center Part 3
by Val Niehaus view saying, “We would love to add more to other native peoples and organizations,
Potawatomi Traveling Times (PTT) swim instructors so we can offer more so I have built a network of contacts with
is working on a series that will introduce swim lessons to the community. If you knowledge in many traditional activities.
the different departments of the new For- love to swim, love to teach, or have been Right now, my focus is on helping devel-
est County Potawatomi (FCP) Commu- a competitive swimmer in the past, give op the aquatics department, but I would
nity Center. Each part of the series will us a call!” She also mentioned, “We cur- love to get more involved with some after
feature a department, its purpose, and its rently have openings for both Full Time school programs, recreation programs
staff. and Part Time Lifeguards, and those and activities geared more toward the
Part 3 of this series introduces the interested can apply online. We look youth once my availability opens up.
Aquatic department under the guidance forward to seeing you at the Community This is a wonderful facility and I feel
of Aquatics Manager Kimberly Wales. Center!” very lucky to have been given the oppor-
This article will focus on an introduction Aquatics Assistant Manager Shan- tunity to help create a safe, fun, healthy
of staff with a wider focus of the depart- non Howerton, University of Wisconsin environment for all of us to utilize and
ment to come in future issues. For more Milwaukee, Bachelor of Arts in Music, enjoy in many different ways!
information on classes or personal train- Enrolled Sokaogon Chippewa Band of
ing, visit community.fcpotawatomi.com. Mole Lake.
Wales relayed to PTT that she worked In her own words: I’m just a big fan of
in healthcare for the past 13 years and the water. I became a lifeguard at 19 and
then made the change to aquatics about guarded at the City Beach in Crandon for
three years ago. She said, “I have always 5 summers and at a pool for Shorewood
loved being in the water, and grew up High School while I was finishing up
swimming, tubing, and fishing. I enjoy my final semesters of college. I was often
teaching swim lessons and watching the called by Wabeno High School to life-
participants learn new skills, while having guard when they would have their end of
fun in the pool. I am excited to see our the year party at Silver Lake as well. On
swim lesson program grow, both with top of guarding waters, I water-skied for
group swim lessons and private lessons, 7 years with the Crandon Water Shows
and add more water exercise classes in the and doubled up for 3 summers with the
future.” Twin Bridge Water-ski Team located in
Some programs and classes they offer Crivitz, Wis. I’ve been lifeguard/first aid/
are: Water Exercise: Shallow Water Exer- CPR certified and re-certified many times
cise classes are offered in the mornings, over the span of almost a decade. When I
(l-r) Aquatics Manager Kimberly Wales and
Monday – Friday. Deep Water Aerobics saw the opportunity to work in an envi-
Aquatics Assistant Manager Shannon Howerton
Tuesdays at 5:30pm. Group Swim Les- ronment in which I had experience in my
sons (see community.fcpotawatomi.com) hometown, I had to swim to it.
When asked how she helps keep I enjoy a lot of things about my job.
people motivated and interested she says, I’m very much a people person so inter-
“Swimming of course, but I really enjoy acting with so many people in and out
meeting with the kids after school and of the water makes my days very enjoy-
playing games in the gym or on the turf. able. My favorite thing about my job is
Our family is quite active, and we play a leading water aerobics classes. Since we’ve
lot of family games here at the Commu- opened, I’ve been able to establish an
nity Center (volleyball, kickball, basket- excellent shallow water aerobics class with
ball). I spend time getting to know the wonderful attendee’s that make coming
patrons while on deck and ask questions into work an absolute joy.
to find out what type of programming With any job there are challenges.
they would like to see here. I encourage With aquatics specifically, it is getting
those that come to open swim to try our each of our guards trained to the Red
water exercise programs and talk with Cross Standard and teaching them how
families about swim lessons. I like to important their job is in keeping every
encourage patrons to try something new patron safe. Also, educating the com-
and show my excitement when someone munity on water safety and the do’s and
reaches a new goal or is trying an activ- do not's of the pool deck. We’ve never
ity for the first time. You’ll see me jump had such easy access to a pool before,
out of the water with excitement when and now that we do, it is a priority that
a swim lesson participant masters a skill we all learn together so we can ensure
they have been working on. It’s great to that everyone has a safe experience at the
see the I-did-it smile on their face!" Community Center.
Wales was asked what future coming I see a lot of things! I wear a lot of
will be happening. Her reply was, “We hats and have a lot of different skills
will be starting a new round of Group that I can bring to the table. I’ve been
Swim Lessons on February 28th, and a head softball coach, I’ve given music
we already have participants signed up lessons, I’ve taught kids how to water-ski
for classes. We would like to offer some – which is not an easy feat – I’ve taught
Aquatic Personal Training and Adult swim lessons. In my college days I held
Swim Lessons in the future as well. I have positions within our Native American
had success in the past with Technique Student Association as President, Vice
Clinics, working on stretching before President, and Treasurer. I’ve helped plan
swimming, and refining kicks, rhythmic and organize six Powwows with that
breathing, and swim strokes.” association that required me to write
Wales added at the end of the inter- grants and reach out locally (Milwaukee)
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Cary “Care Bear” Joseph Lang Jr. March Elder Menus
Cary “Care Bear” Joseph Lang Jr., age 34 of Wausau, Monday, 2/8 Thursday, 3/17
passed following a lengthy illness on Feb. 7, 2022, at Smoked Sausage, Fried Potatoes, Chef Salad, Garlic Bread,
Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Asparagus, Fruit Fresh Fruit Mix
Cary was born on Nov. 22, 1987, in Wausau to Lou-
ise (Crawford) McGeshick and Cary Joseph Lang Sr. In Tuesday, 3/1 Friday, 3/18
his pastime he loved cooking and camping, but most of Chicken Tacos, Mexican Rice, Fiesta Chicken Dumpling Soup,
Corn, Salsa & Sour Cream, Turkey Sandwich, Crackers, Apple
all, he was a fun-loving father and so kind, caring and
Dessert Bars
so much love for his mom, dad, his two babies, brother and all his family and
Monday, 3/21
friends. Cary was a Green Bay Packers and Bucks fan, who also enjoyed listening
Wednesday, 3/2 Chicken in Gravy w/Mixed
to rap music. He was an active tribal member of Potawatomi.
Beans, Chopped Meat & Tomato Veggies over Noodles, Buttered
Cary is survived by his children: McKayla Gilman of Wausau and Tavien
Casserole, Buttered Bread, Pecan Pie Wheat Bread, Apricots
Lang of Edgar; his mother: Louise McGeshick of Wausau; his siblings: Shawn
(Tiarra) Lang of Wausau, Miguel Marrero of Wausau, Gregory (Kelsey) Marrero
Thursday, 3/3 Tuesday, 3/22
of Wausau; his stepfather: Alfredo Marrero of Wausau; his grandmother: Marga-
Broccoli & Cheese Soup, Spaghetti & Meatballs,
ret Shepard of Crandon; his uncles; Howard (Jeanette) Crawford Jr. of Wausau
Ham Sandwich on Wheat Bread, Cottage Cheese, Green Beans,
and Steve (Beverly) Crawford of Las Vegas, Nev.; and many other relatives and Crackers, Watermelon Bread Stick, Banana
friends.
Cary is preceded in death by his grandpa: Howard Crawford Sr.; his aunt: Friday, 3/4 Wednesday, 3/23
Marian Crawford; his uncle: James Crawford Sr.; his cousins: Jolene Spaude and Cobb Salad, Nutri-Grain® Bar, Grapes Kielbasa w/Sauerkraut, Parsley
Bren Spaude. Potatoes, Corn, Dinner Roll, Pears
Visitation and funeral service was held at Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce Monday, 3/7
Street, Wausau, Wis., on Feb. 11. Burial took place Feb. 12, at Restlawn Memori- Baked Chicken Breast, Mashed Thursday, 3/24
al Park Cemetery, Wausau. Potatoes, Green Beans, Egg Salad Sandwich on Croissant,
Dinner Roll, Apple Side Salad, Pineapple Lime Fluff
Tuesday, 3/8 Friday, 3/25
Chop Suey over Rice, Egg Rolls Split Pea & Ham Soup, Corn Bread
w/Sweet & Sour Sauce, Fortune w/Honey Butter, Cheese Sandwich,
Cookie, Cantaloupe Applesauce
Wednesday, 3/9 Monday, 3/28
Beef Stew Biscuit, Peaches Tuna Casserole, V8® Juice,
Garlic Bread, Pineapple
Thursday, 3/10
Turkey & Bacon Wrap, Cottage Tuesday, 3/29
Cheese, Cranberry Sauce Pork Tenderloin, Stuffing,
Pork Gravy, Carrots, Grapes
Friday, 3/11
Fully Loaded Baked Potato Soup, Wednesday, 3/30
Side Salad Hummus & Crackers, Beer Battered Fish, Coleslaw,
Cherry Fluff Roasted Sweet Potatoes,
Rye Bread, Peaches
Monday, 3/14
Scalloped Potatoes & Ham, Beets, Thursday, 3/31
Zucchini Casserole, Dinner Roll, Cold Turkey & Swiss on Cranberry
Chocolate Chip Cookie, Bread, Cauliflower & Broccoli Salad,
Mandarin Oranges Strawberries
Tuesday, 3/15 Friday, 4/1
Mexican Lasagna, Black Bean Chicken & Wild Rice Soup,
Cowboy Caviar, Bread Stick, Fry Bread, Orange
Blueberry Yogurt Parfait
MENUS SUBJECT
Wednesday, 3/16 TO CHANGE
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole,
Jello® w/Fruit
If you or someone you know feels unsafe, please consider using one
of these resources. They’re free, available 24/7, and confidential!
• Forest County Potawatomi Community Advocacy (715) 478-7201
• Tri-County Council on DV and SA 1 (800) 236-1222
• National Domestic Violence Hotline 1 (800) 799-7233
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WINTER READING BINGO
The FCP Library is having a winter reading bingo for
FCP Elders Attend Bucks Game adults and kids from March - May 2022. The winner
will be drawn at the end of every month for a
submitted by Caring Place
$25 Amazon Gift Card! Patrons can stop in at the
FCP Library to get their bingo slips.
Deadline for the March 15, 2022 issue of
the PTT is Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
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FCP Tribal Elder Jayson Jackson posed with the championship trophy.
February 17, 2022, Forest County was in the suite with the Elders the whole FCP EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Chairman: NED DANIELS JR.
Potawatomi (FCP) Elders took a trip to game conversing with them. The high-
Vice Chairwoman: BRENDA SHOPODOCK
watch the Bucks play against the 76ers in light was the Elders were able to see the Secretary: JAMES A. CRAWFORD
a tight game ending in the 76ers favor of real Championship trophy of the Bucks Treasurer: IMMANUEL JOHNSON II
123-120. along with the championship ring worth Council Members: BROOKS BOYD, DESTINEE ALLOWAY
Potawatomi Bingo & Casino CEO $20,000!! It was a great highlight of the
PTT STAFF
and General Manager Dominic Ortiz night!
Reporter/Photographer: VAL NIEHAUS
Graphic Artists: KRYSTAL STATEZNY & CHAD SKUBAL
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FCP Community Facebook Live Session Recap - February 16, 2022
FCP Chairman Ned Daniels Jr. you can be entered to win a $25 Amazon Ever find yourself in need of some extra the only way to know for sure whether it is
Good morning, Forest County gift card. Contact the FCP Library for more parenting support? On Thursdays, mothers’ too high. If you would like a blood pres-
Potawatomi. I hope you are all having a information or stop in to get your Bingo and fathers’ support groups are taking place sure monitor for your home, Community
good week and have been keeping warm the Card. at the Community Center. Come spend Health has them available. Call us at 715
last few days. And for our “Good News” this week, some time with other parents to discuss 478-4355.
I am Ned Daniels Jr., Chairman of the we would like to highlight a kind gesture issues, tips, and share ideas. Just show up, Community Health will be hosting a
Forest County Potawatomi and I’m glad to of some of the children in the Gte Ga Nes registration is not required. Jumpstart Your Heart Family Fun Night at
be here with all of you today. Preschool Ge-No classroom, and students Assistance is available for qualifying the Community Center on Feb. 23, from
It’s been a busy time for everyone lately. who attend Education After School Tutor- applicants for food, medical, and childcare 4-7pm. This will feature jump rope chal-
Winter is dragging on here in the North- ing. The students made individual Valen- expenses. We’d like to invite you to apply lenges and activities for all ages, teaching
woods and the kids are itching for a break. tines for the residents at the Caring Place at https://access.wisconsin.gov. For those kitchen with heart-healthy food demonstra-
While it’s not here yet, it’s clear that we to spread a little extra love this time of year. of you receiving this resource, it’s a good tions, and blood pressure screenings. There
are already seeing signs of spring on the We hope this expresses their love for their idea to check in and review your case. will be giveaways and grand prize drawings.
horizon. The days are getting longer, and elders and spreads a little happiness to the Please give Alyson a call at 715 478-4433 to Food and drinks will also be provided. This
Wisconsin’s own groundhogs (Jimmy from residents. schedule your appointment. is open to all FCP Community Center
Sun Prairie and Bobby from Green Bay) Family Services Division Administra- For non-emergency service requests, members. Please contact Mickey in Com-
DID NOT see their shadows earlier this tor Abbey Dall our business hours remain to be Monday – munity Health with any questions at 715
month, which means we can expect an early Bosho! Forest County Potawatomi Thursday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. If you should call 78-4355.
spring. That should give you something Community! We’ve got some great news outside of these hours, please leave a mes- Thank you and have a great day!
positive to think about as we deal with our and congratulations to share. sage with your full name and a WORKING Education K-12 Director Courtney
recent negative temperatures. Recently, community member Megan phone number so that we may return your Crum
Your Executive Council has been busy Stahl became employed at Rising Sun Day- call. Call Family Services at 715 478-4433. Gte Ga Nes Preschool classes created a
making sure that the Potawatomi contin- care, tribal member Robert Kitchell started HWC Community Health Manager beautiful Valentine’s poster for the Com-
ues to be in a good position for the future. employment at Solid Waste, community Jacee Shepard munity Center. It will be on display on the
Yesterday, I was in Madison to listen to member Keanu Yazzie started employment Good afternoon FCP Community. media boards, so make sure to stop in and
Gov. Tony Evers deliver his annual State of at the Community Center, and tribal mem- Forest County’s COVID Community check out their beautiful artwork.
the State address. And next week, myself ber James Moe started as the Assistant Facil- Transmission level continues to be high Gte Ga Nes had a Valentine’s Day party
and members of Executive Council will ities Manager. Congratulations, welcome, per CDC. While we have started to see a on Monday. They wore their pajamas,
be traveling to Madison again to hear the and we’re happy to have you on our teams decrease in cases in our community, we brought their favorite stuffed animal to
annual State of the Tribes address. serving YOUR community. continue to encourage everyone to take school, and exchanged Valentine cards and
This annual event is an opportunity All these tribal members and commu- steps to keep themselves and their families treats during this fun-filled day.
to speak to our state’s elected officials and nity members began their employment safe- like washing your hands, staying home The After School Tutoring kids also cel-
let them know what issues are important after experiencing success with various when you are sick, wearing a mask in public ebrated with a party on Monday. They had
to Indian Country. The tribes rotate who employment options with Economic indoor spaces, avoid crowds and poorly Valentine’s snacks and were able to create
speaks each year. I was fortunate to give this Support. Tribal Employment Skills and new ventilated spaces, and to get the COVID some fun arts and crafts after completing
address a few years ago. Stockbridge-Mun- programming assisted in developing career vaccine if you haven’t already. their homework for the day.
see President Shannon Holsey will give this related relationships, improving job skills, The Health & Wellness Center contin- As for program updates, there are cur-
year’s address. and exposing these individuals to employ- ues to offer Pfizer and Moderna COVID rently no active COVID cases in Gte Ga
The address will be held on Tuesday, ment success. We’re excited to have them vaccine, boosters and flu vaccines. Please Nes Preschool.
Feb. 22, at 1 p.m. I encourage all of you to on board. Are you interested in employ- call 715 478-4450 to schedule an appoint- The K-12 Education Department would
tune in and listen to what our fellow tribal ment with Forest County Potawatomi, but ment. like to remind Laona parents of the parent/
leaders are saying. Please watch our Face- need to brush up on your job skills? Give If you or your family are experiencing teacher conferences on Feb. 16, from 3:30
book Page for a link to watch the address Kathy Tupper a call at 715 478-4433 to symptoms of Covid 19, please call the - 7 p.m., and Wabeno parents of parent/
on your computer at home. schedule an appointment to discuss and Health & Wellness Center to speak to teacher conferences on Feb. 17, from 3:30 -
We’ve got a few events coming up that explore available positions. Are you already a nurse at 715 478-4318 to see if covid 7 p.m. or Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. If
we want to make sure you know about: ready for work? Call HR at 715 478-7200 testing or an appointment would be neces- you would like K-12 Education staff to join
Are you interested in learning La Crosse? to explore our current open positions. sary. Community Health also has at-home your scheduled parent/teacher conference,
Then join Mark Webster Denning to learn Community Advocacy would like to COVID tests available for tribal members please email me at courtney.crum@fcp-nsn.
the fundamentals and gain insight into its invite you to consider reviewing your and their families. Call us at 715 478-4355 gov. K-12 Education staff will be available
traditional meanings. advanced directives and other important with any questions. at the conferences as well.
Lessons will be held at the Potawatomi paperwork. Community Advocacy can help February is American Heart Month. We are excited to have had added addi-
Community Center Fieldhouse on: get you in the right direction if you should Whatever your age, you can take steps each tional K-12 tutors in the area schools, cre-
Friday, Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, require assistance. Call 715 478-7201 to day to keep your blood pressure in a healthy ating an opportunity to reach more of our
Feb. 26 at 1 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 27 schedule a meeting with one of the staff to range. By living a healthy lifestyle, you can children. With the increased staff, we are
at 1 p.m. This is open to members of all discuss. help keep your blood pressure in a healthy also able to open up After School Tutoring
federally-recognized tribes, and non-tribal Are you feeling out of sorts? Just need range. Preventing high blood pressure, to students grades 3 - 12 any day Monday
members are encouraged to watch and someone to talk to? Please remember help which is also called hypertension, can lower through Thursday.
participate in some activities as well. is available 24/7. If you are feeling suicidal your risk for heart disease and stroke. Prac- If you’re interested in signing your child
For more information, please contact -please call the Hopeline: 1-800-273-8255. tice the following healthy living habits: up for the After School Tutoring program,
Cultural Coordinator Richard Gougé at You may also text HOPELINE to 741741 • Eat a healthy diet. Choose foods rich please register them online at community.
715 478-6523. to reach a crisis counselor. in potassium, fiber and protein, and lower fcpotawatomi.com under Youth After
FCP Housing is hosting an Open Rising Sun Day Care is open! We have in salt and saturated fats. School Programs.
House, March 1, 2022, from 5 – 8 p.m. at plenty of space for your children. Special • Keep yourself a healthy weight. Our staff has noticed some sleepy
the Potawatomi Community Center. This reminder, if your children are sick, please • Be physically active. Adults should students lately, so we wanted to share some
is an opportunity to learn some tips, tricks, keep them home until they are well. Be sure have a goal of moderate activity, like brisk information with students and parents on
and small preventative maintenance mea- to call us so we know we shouldn’t expect walking or biking, 30 minutes a day, 5 days the importance of sleep for your child’s
sures you can use to prevent larger issues them. Please contact Laura Spink, Child per week. developing mind. Research shows that
from occurring! Enjoy a home-cooked meal Care Director at 715 478-4106 to get your • Do not smoke. sleep impacts alertness, attention, cognitive
and find out what the Housing Dept. has applications in and talk about the process. • Limit how much alcohol you drink. performance, mood, resiliency, vocabulary
been up to lately. Contact Allison Daniels Parenting classes are being held in multi- • Make sure to get enough sleep. acquisition, learning and memory.
at 715 478-7406 with questions. ple platforms. These classes support court Measuring your blood pressure is also The Community Center has welcomed
Beginning this March, the FCP Library ordered parenting class requirements but an important step toward keeping a healthy a new Division Administrator, Matt Stein-
is holding Winter Reading Bingo for adults are also helpful if you just feel the need to blood pressure. Because high blood pressure graber. We are excited to hear more about
and kids! All you need to do is check out brush up. If you’re interested in the classes, and elevated blood pressure often have no the happenings at the Community Center
and read books from the FCP library and please call Katy at 715 478-4433. symptoms, checking your blood pressure is coming soon!
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PLEASE NOTE Aquatic Center ATTEN
TION
No Swim Lesson
MARCH SCHEDULE
All classes are s
subject to change March 28 - April
2
SUNDAYS MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS
Yard Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim Lap Swim
Pool 10am-1pm 5:30am-9am 10am-3pm 5:30am-9am 10am-3pm 5:30am-9am 11am-3pm
2pm-5pm 10am-3pm 4pm-7pm (LL) 10am-3pm 4pm-7pm 10am-3pm 4pm-8pm
4pm-7pm Swim Lessons 4pm-7pm 4pm-8pm
4pm-5:25pm
Deep Water
Aerobics
5:30pm-6:15pm
Activity Family Swim Open Swim Shallow Open Swim Shallow Open Swim Family Swim
Pool & 10am-1pm 5:30am-9am Water 5:30am-9am Water 5:30am-9am 11am-3pm
2pm-5pm 11am-3pm Aerobics 11:45am-3pm Aerobics 11am-3pm 4pm-8pm
Hot Tub 4pm-7pm 10:15am-11am 5:30pm-7pm 10:15am-11am 4pm-8pm
Shallow Open Swim Elders Only Open Swim Aqua Lite
Water 11am-3pm Shallow 11am-3pm Aerobics
Aerobics Swim Water Swim 10:15am-11am
10:15am-11am Lessons Aerobics Lessons After School
After School 4pm-5:25pm 10:15am-11am 4pm-5:25pm Swim
Swim Open Swim Swim Open Swim 4pm-5pm
4pm-5pm 6:20pm-7pm Lessons 5:30pm-7pm Youth Swim
4:15pm-5:15pm 5:30pm-8pm
Slide & Slide & Only CLOSED Only CLOSED Slide & Slide &
Features Features Features Features Features Features
10am-1pm 5pm-7pm 5pm-7pm 5:30pm-8pm 11am-3pm
2pm-5pm 4pm-8pm
REGISTER FOR CLASSES
You can register at our front desk, or visit us online at community.fcpotawatomi.com
PLEASE NOTE 7Spring 2022 8 Class Location Key
AQUATIC CENTER
Group Exercise Schedule
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for all classes. GROUP EXERCISE
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February 28 - April 16, 2022 TURF FIELDHOUS
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7Land Classes 8
MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS
Senior Fit NEW! Sunrise Bootcamp Mobility & Abs Cardio Kickboxing Zumba
9am-9:30am Step Aerobics 5:45am-6:30am 8:30am-9:15am 8:45am-9:30pm 9am-10am
NEW! 9:30am-10:15am Full-Body Fitness Yoga Sculpt Restorative Yoga
Unlimited Power Vinyasa Flow 9am-9:45am 5:30pm-6:30pm 9am-10am
10am-10:45am 5:30pm-6:30pm Zumba
HIIT 5:30pm-6:30pm
5:30pm-6pm
7Water Classes 8
MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS
NEW TIME! Shallow Water ELDERS ONLY Shallow Water Aqua Lite Scan this QR Code
Shallow Water Aerobics Shallow Water Aerobics 10:15am-11am to view online
Aerobics 10:15am-11am Aerobics 10:15am-11am
10:15am-11am Deep Water 10:15am-11am
Aerobics
5:30pm-6:15pm
7Group Fit Plan8 7Drop in Fees8
Members
Please welcome...
Unlimited classes per month! $3/class Leah Bell, Group Exercise Coordinator
Non-Members
Members Only = $20 $5/class + 1-Day Pass
“I’m excited to take on new classes and challenges
as Group Exercise Coordinator. I look forward to
meeting our members and inspiring everyone to
For more information please contact Group Exercise Coordinator Leah Bell reach new limits and have fun! Reach out to me
at 715-478-1576 or email her at: Leah.Bell@FCP-nsn.gov. with questions or ideas about Group Exercise,
or just to get to know me.”
All classes and prices subject to change.
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Hours:
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(The Place Where Everyone Plays Road) 5:30 am - 9 pm
Sat
Crandon, WI 54520 | 715-478-6500 7 am - 9 pm
community.fcpotawatomi.com Sun
10 am - 6 pm
Pool Fitness
Kiddie Pool Walking/Running Track
Basketball Hoops Cardio & Strengthening
Water SlideHot Tub Machines
Lap Pool with Free Weights
Diving Blocks Group Exercise Studio
Combative Room
Recreation Personal Training
Rock Climbing Wall Services
Golf Simulator
Basketball/Pickleball/ Child Care
Volleyball/ On-Site Child Drop-Off
Badminton Courts
Turf Field House:
Concessions
Indoor Soccer/ Soup and Salad Bar
Batting Cages
Sports Equipment
to Use
Game Room Visit
Our
Website
for info on:
MEMBERSHIPS
DAY PASSES
SCHEDULES
LOOKING TO HOST AN EVENT? CALL 715-478-6500.
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PBDC Hires New Strategy Milwaukee Christian Center:
Director: MEET DAN MONTAGUE GREENFIRE FACILITATES WINTER
Dan Montague recently joined
PBDC as the Company’s Strategy
WARMTH DRIVE
Director. Dan is a graduate of Thank you to everyone who donated to Greenfire’s Milwaukee
Michigan State University holding Christian Center’s Winter Warmth Drive! The response to
degrees in International Relations this drive was amazing. Initially our goal was to collect 20 of
and Finance. With extensive strategy each of the following items: hats, mittens, scarves, and hot
development experience with hands. I am thrilled to share that together we donated to this
PricewaterhouseCoopers and most drive: $50.00 in donations, 14 Jackets, 22 pairs of socks, 9
recently Charter Manufacturing, Dan sets of gloves, 13 hats, 10 scarves, 2 pairs of earmuffs, 9
brings great experiences that will be sweatshirts/sweaters, 2 sets of long underwear, and 21 Hand,
applied to PBDC’s strategic planning body, foot warmers! In addition to the above donations,
processes. Greenfire donated $600.00 to the MCC Senior Meal Program
which will provide 2 days of lunches to their guests.
PBDC’s Strategy Director is a role
that is primarily about setting Thank you again for giving back to our community. Together
and executing against a strategic plan that allows PBDC to we are making a difference!
financially grow and take advantage of future investments.
Dan believes that PBDC’s strategy should take into account
the ability to be disciplined, focused, and agile. The world
continues to change rapidly and PBDC needs to always be
prepared to take on those changes and challenges. Dan
believes that “everyone in the company, no matter their
position, has something valuable to contribute to the strategic
direction of PBDC. Its really important that PBDC listens to all
of its stakeholders in order to deliver the financial results it
needs to, both for now, and for generations to come.”
Originally from Michigan, Dan now resides in Whitefish Bay
with his wife Chelsea and three sons — Hayes, Harvey,
and Grady.
Valentine's Day 2022:
TEAMBUILDING IS IN THE AIR
The Potawatomi Business Development Corporation gathered
on Valentine’s Day for a breakfast and teambuilding event.
As a surprise element, Chief Financial Officer Paul Hoesly
donned a festive chocolate box costume to add a little levity Left: Rebecca Sadler, GMS; Middle Holding Check: Andre
to a productive day. Robinson and Song Xiong-Buck, MCC; Top of Stairs down:
Cheryl Bousquet, Tom Heinrich, Michael Moe, Simmi Urbanek all
of GMS.
Wgema Campus Police
Department: NEW OFFICER BADGES
The WCPD officers just
received their new custom
Smith & Warren Badges
from Badge and Wallet
and they turned out
amazing! They are made
of a high quality material
and a product that all of
our officers will be proud
to wear while working to
protect the campus.
Potawatomi Business Development Corporation | 3215 W State Street, Suite 300, Milwaukee, WI 53208 | 414.290.9490 | potawatomibdc.com
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