BEAMING Inc. Equine Assisted Services

Celebrating 20 Years of Equine Excellence
2024-10-05 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | BEAMING Ranch, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956-9709, United States
Saturday Oct 5th 2024 @ 1:00-2:00pm
Come join us for birthday cake and a tour of the ranch. Feel free to stay and enjoy our Fall Festival Event, starting at 2pm!

Women's Empowerment Series Event
2024-09-14 12:00 - 13:30 | BEAMING Ranch, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956-9709, United States
MARK YOUR CALENDAR and join us on Saturday, September 14th from 12:00pm – 1:30pm for another inspiring Women’s Empowerment Series Event at the BEAMING Ranch!
Stay tuned for more information!

Red, White & Blue Family Day for Local Heroes
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | BEAMING Ranch, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956-9709, United States
Join us at the BEAMING Ranch on Saturday, September 14th, 10am – 12:00pm for
Red, White & Blue Family Day–a horse experience for heroes & their families!
FREE and open to all veterans, firefighters, police officers, EMTs, EMS dispatchers, other emergency responders & their families:

Groom, pet & walk mini horses
Tackle our obstacle course
Make & feed horse treats
Walk the Sensory Path
Kids games
Scavenger hunt
Try our Equicizer
Snacks & more!

HELD RAIN OR SHINE! The BEAMING Ranch is located at 2692 County Road GG in Neenah.

DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE

FREE Equine-Assisted Memory Café
2024-08-19 13:00 - 14:30 | BEAMING Ranch, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956-9709, United States
Do you know someone who is caring for a loved one with early to moderate-stage dementia, Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss?

Please tell them about our next free Equine-Assisted Memory Café, coming up on Monday, August 19th from 1:00-2:30pm at the Ranch!

Participants will enjoy meeting, grooming and walking the horses and other interactive activities such as feeding horse treats, educational presentations, musical performances, arts and crafts projects, bird and butterfly watching, planting flowers and other outdoor and ranch activities.

PLEASE JOIN US!

We are grateful to Bader Philanthropies for their support of our Equine-Assisted Memory Cafés in 2024!

Horses, Hearts & Heroes Program
2024-07-30 17:00 - 19:00 | BEAMING Ranch, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956-9709, United States
BEAMING is honored to provide local veterans with FREE no-cost private equine sessions. Equine-assisted services help reduce anxiety, improve strength, balance, motor skills and cognitive awareness, help with anger management, exercise memory and sequencing abilities. This is a great way to meet and bond with fellow service members. The program is open to all veterans.
If you are a veteran or service member, or know of one whom our Horses, Hearts & Heroes program could benefit, please reach out to learn more or sign up by contacting incbeaming@gmail.com.
View program details here.

Christmas in July Carnival & Craft Fair
2024-07-27 12:00 - 16:00 | BEAMING Ranch, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956-9709, United States
We are excited to host a first-ever Christmas in July Carnival & Craft Fair on Saturday, July 27, 2024 from Noon-4pm at the BEAMING Ranch, 2692 County Rd. GG, Neenah.
This community event is a collaboration between BEAMING and other area nonprofits. It is an opportunity for visitors to meet with and learn about the important work being done by organizations and resources available in our communities.
Proceeds from the event will support Special Spaces, a nonprofit that creates dream bedrooms for children with cancer.
The event will feature activities including interaction with horses, kids’ carnival games, face painting, balloon art, food trucks, raffle baskets, and local crafters. Attendees will also have the chance to see the Vinland Fire Department Truck and Equipment, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department emotional support dog, and meeting Santa for photos.
Participating nonprofits include Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Family Services Counseling Clinic, J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue, NAMI – Oshkosh, Oshkosh Area Community Pantry, Rawhide Youth Services, Wild & Free Animal Rescue, and 4-H Youth and Development.
Admission is $10 per car, and tickets can be purchased in advance HERE or attendees can pay at the event.
Please note that this event requires closed-toed shoes!

Christmas in July Carnival & Craft Fair is sponsored by BEAMING Ranch and the TREG Foundation Fund.

Food Vendors:

CRAFTER AND NONPROFIT BOOTHS STILL AVAILABLE!
If you know or are a part of a nonprofit organization – or a crafter – that would like to participate, please contact incbeaming@gmail.com.
DOWNLOAD THE EVENT FLYER HERE (PDF)

FREE Equine-Assisted Memory Café at the BEAMING Ranch!
2024-07-08 10:00 - 11:30 | BEAMING Ranch, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956-9709, United States
Do you know someone who is caring for a loved one with early to moderate-stage dementia, Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss?

Please tell them about our next free Equine-Assisted Memory Café, coming up on Monday, July 8, from 1:00-2:30 pm at the Ranch!

Participants will enjoy meeting, grooming and walking the horses and other interactive activities such as feeding horse treats, educational presentations, musical performances, arts and crafts projects, bird and butterfly watching, planting flowers and other outdoor and ranch activities.

JOIN US!

Veteran Open House
2024-06-25 17:00 - 18:00 | BEAMING Ranch, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956-9709, United States
We are inviting veterans to BEAMING Ranch for a tour of the ranch and to learn about our Horses, Hearts & Heroes program, and our new bunkhouse overnight ranch experience.

BEAMING Ranch is located at 2692 County Road GG in Neenah.

BBQ & Bingo Bonanza!
2024-06-08 16:00 - 18:00 | BEAMING Ranch, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956-9709, United States
Join us for our BBQ & Bingo Bonanza at the BEAMING Ranch on Saturday, June 8th from 4-6pm!

We will play TEN games of bingo, with 30 chances to WIN! (For just $20 each participant gets 3 bingo cards for each game) and B.Y.O.D. (BRING A DOBBER)!

Purchase your game cards here! givebutter.com/LHmr1G

Kids and adults alike can meet the horses, enjoy discovering our sensory walking path open at 2 PM, and complete our scavenger hunt!

BBQ pork sandwiches with chips, lemonade, or soda will be available for purchase.

Western attire is encouraged! Throw on your cowboy hats and bandanas and come on out and enjoy an uplifting outdoor barn experience for a good cause!

Event is free to attend; bingo game costs will vary per game. Will be held rain or shine.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP on our Facebook event page or to shelly.beaming@gmail.com

View, download, and share the event flyer (PDF) here

Women's Empowerment Series Event – Horse Yoga!
2024-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 | BEAMING Ranch, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956-9709, United States
A fun opportunity for mothers and daughters, sisters, or girlfriends to spend quality time together having fun with horses!

Join us for a relaxing session of Horse Yoga with our mini horses. They will help us experience how horses can teach us to learn more about ourselves.

Please RSVP to Katie at (920)851-6160 or incbeaming@gmail.com to let us know you’re coming.

Day at the Derby 2024
2024-05-04 16:00 - 18:00 | BEAMING Ranch, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956-9709, United States
We’re excited to invite you to our 3rd Annual Day at the Derby!
Saturday, May 4th from 4:00-6:00 pm
Grab your friends, put on your best Derby attire and join us for an exclusive Kentucky Derby watch party – at BEAMING Ranch! What better place to enjoy the race than surrounded by the beauty of the BEAMING grounds – and of course, the horses!
New this year! Come see the BEAMING horses race to the finish line!
Lots of raffle baskets
Prizes and giveaways
Hors d’oeuvres
Fun photo booth
Wine and beer
PLUS
Everyone gets a chance to WIN a big-screen TV!
Tickets: $25
Each $25 admission ticket gets you 2 free non alcoholic beverages (wine and beer will be available for purchase), 2 free homemade soups (including Kentucky Burgoo), delicious hors d’oeuvres and a chance to win a big-screen TV!
GET TICKETS HERE
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Become a Sponsor of Day at the Derby!
Lead Sponsor & Winner’s Circle Partners: $5,000+

Prominent company signage with your logo
Your 4′ x 4′ logo displayed on BEAMING’s indoor arena wall
Recognition on all event promotional materials
Bring your key employees, spouses and/or children to the BEAMING Ranch for a free horse experience on date of choice
Appearance in BEAMING’s printed newsletter, e-newsletter, social media and website
Verbal recognition at the event
Exclusive seating for 12 guests
Unlimited free wine, beer and homemade soup samplings at event
12 souvenir glasses & 12 BEAMING T-shirts

Triple Crown Partners: $2,500+

Prominent company signage with your logo
Your 2′ x 4′ logo displayed on BEAMING’s indoor arena wall
Recognition on all event promotional materials
Appearance in BEAMING’s printed newsletter, e-newsletter, social media and website
Verbal recognition at the event
Exclusive seating for 6 guests
Unlimited free wine, beer and homemade soup samplings at event
6 souvenir glasses & 6 BEAMING T-shirts

Trifecta Partners: $1,000+

Prominent company signage with your logo
Your 4′ x 4′ logo displayed on BEAMING’s indoor arena wall
Recognition on all event promotional materials
Appearance in BEAMING’s printed newsletter, e-newsletter, social media and website
Verbal recognition at the event
Exclusive seating for 4 guests
4 free wine or beer tickets per guest
4 homemade soup samplings per guest
4 souvenir glasses & 4 BEAMING T-shirts

Grandstand Partners: $500+

On-site visibility
Your 4′ x 4′ logo displayed on BEAMING’s indoor arena wall
Recognition on all event promotional materials
Verbal recognition at the event
Exclusive seating for 2 guests
2 free wine or beer tickets per guest
2 homemade soup samplings per guest
2 souvenir glasses & 2 BEAMING T-shirts

All proceeds will go toward supporting BEAMING’s equine programs to help improve the lives of children with diverse abilities, veterans, troubled and hurting teens, those living and caring for seniors with dementia and Parkinson’s, and children and families in crisis.
We hope you will consider supporting our life-changing work!
VIEW EVENT FLYER (PDF)
VIEW SPONSORSHIP FLYER HERE (PDF)

Save the Dates - Events List for 2024
2024-01-31 08:00 | The BEAMING Barn, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
We hope to see you at the BEAMING Barn and off-site for these exciting events in 2024!
May 4th: Day at the Derby
May 11th: Women’s Empowerment Event
June 8th: BBQ & Bingo at the Barn
June 17th – 20th: Hold Your Horses Teen Camp Session I
June 24th – 27th: Hold Your Horses Teen Camp Session II
July 27th: Christmas in July Carnival & Craft Fair
Aug. 5th – 7th: Autism Camp Session I
Aug. 12th – 14th: Autism Camp Session II
Sept. 14th: Red, White & Blue Family Day for local heroes, Women’s Empowerment Event
Oct. 5th: BOOfest!
Nov. 1st : Holiday for the Horses
Dec. 7th: Santa at the Barn

Horses, Hearts & Heroes Veterans Program
2024-01-30 17:00 - 19:00 | The BEAMING Barn, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
BEAMING Inc. is honored to provide local veterans with no-cost private equine sessions. Our goal is to provide safe and enjoyableexperiences, whether it be grooming, walking or riding horses, groundwork or other fun and interactive activities at the barn.
Equine-assisted services help reduce anxiety, improve strength, balance, motor skills and cognitive awareness, help with anger management, exercise memory and sequencing abilities and are a great way to meet and bond with fellow service members.
FREE and open to all local veterans. To sign up, please contact Center Director Katie Samuelson at 920-851-6160 or incbeaming@gmail.com.

Free Equine-Assisted Memory Cafe
2024-01-08 13:30 - 15:00 | The BEAMING Barn, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Do you know someone who is caring for a loved one with early to moderate-stage dementia, Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss?

Please tell them about our free Equine-Assisted Memory Café coming up on Monday, January 8th, from 1:30-3pm at the BEAMING Barn!

This is a great way for caregivers and their loved ones to enjoy a horse experience, getting out into nature, and socializing with others who are going through similar challenges.

Participants will enjoy meeting, grooming and walking the horses and other interactive activities such as making and feeding horse treats, educational presentations, musical performances, arts and crafts projects, bird and butterfly watching, planting flowers and other outdoor and barn activities.

These hands-on horse experiences offer participants and their families an opportunity to engage in a social gathering and meet others for support.

To attend, we just ask that you RSVP to our Center Director Katie by texting or calling 920-851-6160 or emailing incbeaming@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!

Horses, Hearts & Heroes Veterans Support Program
2023-12-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-11-21 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | The BEAMING Barn, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
BEAMING is honored to provide local veterans with no-cost private equine sessions. Our goal is to provide safe and enjoyableexperiences, whether it be grooming, walking or riding horses,groundwork or other fun activities at the barn.
Equine-assisted services help reduce anxiety, improve strength, balance, motor skills and cognitive awareness, help with anger management, exercise memory and sequencing abilities.
Participants have a range of diagnoses including but not limited to amputations, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, stroke, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress.
This is a great way to meet and bond with fellow service members. FREE and open to all local veterans.
To sign up, please RSVP to Center Director Katie Samuelson at 920-851-6160 (call or text) or via incbeaming@gmail.com. We hope to see you at the BEAMING Barn soon!

Free Equine-Assisted Memory Cafe!
2023-12-11 10:00 - 11:30 | The BEAMING Barn, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Do you know someone who is caring for a loved one with early to moderate-stage dementia, Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss?
Please tell them about our free Equine-Assisted Memory Café coming up on Monday, December 11th, from 10-11:30am at the BEAMING barn!
This is a great way for caregivers and their loved ones to enjoy a horse experience, getting out into nature, and socializing with others who are going through similar challenges.
Participants will enjoy meeting, grooming and walking the horses and other interactive activities such as making and feeding horse treats, educational presentations, musical performances, arts and crafts projects, bird and butterfly watching, planting flowers and other outdoor and barn activities.
These hands-on horse experiences offer participants and their families an opportunity to engage in a social gathering and meet others for support.
To attend, we just ask that you RSVP to our Center Director Katie by texting or calling 920-851-6160 or emailing incbeaming@gmail.com

Santa at the Barn!
2023-12-02 09:00 - 12:00 | The BEAMING Barn, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Stop on out to the BEAMING Barn to enjoy an hour of fun with Santa! Get your photos with Santa and the horses, enjoy cookie decorating, our holiday decorations and giving tree at the barn, and much more!
We have three one-hour time slots available for guests to allow enough time for everyone to enjoy time with Santa and the horses: 9am, 10am or 11am. Once you purchase your tickets your name will be on the guest list at registration.
Kids 10 & under and seniors 65+ are FREE; we are requesting a $5 donation for all other guests to support our programs.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE through GiveButter – please reserve your tickets soon; event tends to sell out every year!
Thank you!

Free Equine-Assisted Memory Cafe!
2023-11-13 10:00 - 11:30 | The BEAMING Barn, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Do you know someone who is caring for a loved one with early to moderate-stage dementia, Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss?
Please tell them about our free Equine-Assisted Memory Café coming up on Monday, November 13th, from 10-11:30am at the BEAMING barn!
This is a great way for caregivers and their loved ones to enjoy a horse experience, getting out into nature, and socializing with others who are going through similar challenges.
Participants will enjoy meeting, grooming and walking the horses and other interactive activities such as making and feeding horse treats, educational presentations, musical performances, arts and crafts projects, bird and butterfly watching, planting flowers and other outdoor and barn activities.
These hands-on horse experiences offer participants and their families an opportunity to engage in a social gathering and meet others for support.
To attend, we just ask that you RSVP to our Center Director Katie by texting or calling 920-851-6160 or emailing incbeaming@gmail.com

Holiday for the Horses
2023-11-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Bridgewood Resort Hotel, 1000 Cameron Way, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Join us for an enchanting evening of food, music and fun at the beautiful Bridgewood Resort in Neenah, featuring co-emcees Stacy Engebretson from WBAY and Neenah’s own Jim Webb!
Enjoy a delicious dinner, live music from the New Horizons Orchestra, raffle baskets, silent and live auctions, and photos with Sparkles, our mini horse!
Don’t miss your chance to win one-of-a-kind auction items and experiences, including a one-week stay in a 3-bedroom condo in Avon, Colorado, at the base of Beavercreek Mountain, valued at more than $5,400!
Plus, meet some of our BEAMING program participants and hear their stories of how BEAMING has changed their lives!
We have expanded our equine support programs and services to the community substantially this year, and are relying heavily onthis fundraising event to raise the support we need to continue to offer them at no or low cost to help community members in need.
We hope you will consider supporting our life-changing work!
VIEW EVENT FLYER HERE (PDF)
See more event details and updates on our Holiday for the Horses Facebook event page
All proceeds from this gala event will go toward supporting BEAMING’s equine programs to help improve the lives of children and adults with diverse abilities, veterans, troubled and hurting teens, those living and caring for seniors with dementia, and families affected by trauma.
THANK YOU SPONSORS
Lead Sponsor:
Lynne Cumings-Keller
Superfecta Partner:
Marne Keller-Krikava
Trifecta Partners:
Tom & Pam Winek
Doug & Gayle Buth
Knuth Financial Life Planning
Jill Ronk & Thrivent
Aline Zerrenner Dementia Friendly Fund within the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
Exacta Partners:
Robert & Elisabeth Ballard
CarePatrol of Fox Cities
Festival Foods
Fox Valley Surgical Specialists
Michael & Joan McCann
N&M Transfer
North Star Asset Management
THANK YOU DONORS
Badger Liquor
Rich & Lori Batley
Bella Vista
Bergstrom Automotive
Sue & James Bero
Best Western PremierBridgewood Resort Hotel
The Blanchard Family
The Boldt Company
Budweiser
Chicago Cubs
CopperLeaf BoutiqueHotel & Spa
CoVantage Credit Union
Christopher & Elizabeth Crotty
Patty Daley
Mike and Merri Davies
The Ehnerd Family
Fallen Graffix
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Fox Valley Fencing LLC
Judi Gault General Beverage
Green Bay Packers
Ground Round
Lisa Hale, L’BRI Consultant
J. Anthony Jewelers
The Jochman Family
Kay Knuth
Kwik Trip
The Licari Family Foundation
Pat Lovesee
Mid Valley Industries
Meade Street Bistro
Keith Murie
Nakashima of Japan
Northwestern Mutual Insurance
The O’Brien Family
Paine Art Center & Gardens
Laura Prey
PRP WINE International, Dan Immel
Push Personal Fitness
Pyramid Foods
Radiance Spa Neenah
RB Hospitality LLC
Refine MD
Ted Rohloff
Scheels
See Spot Run
Kari Steinhilber
The Depawsitory
Barbara & Peter Truttman
Union Star Cheese
The UPS Store Neenah
Bruce & Suzanne Vanenkevort
Victoria’s
Renee Waterman
Pam & Tom Winek
Michael Walsh
WG&R
WinStar Farms
Wisconsin Herd
Sheri Wolgram
WOW-We Care Charity
Walt Zerrenner
Thank you also to our staff, volunteers and participant families who kindly contributed items

WOW - WE CARE CHARITY's 6th Annual Barn Bash!
2023-10-27 18:00 - 23:00 | Brighton Acres, 4057 Fisk Ave, Oshkosh, WI, 54904, United States
We are so excited to have been selected as the very lucky nonprofit partner by WOW-WE CARE CHARITY for their 2023 Barn Bash!
Annual WOW – WE CARE CHARITY’s 6th Annual Barn Bash will be held on Friday, October 27th from 6pm to 11pm at Brighton Acres in Oshkosh!
This country western-inspired fundraiser will feature live music by the Fox Valley-based band, Nashville Pipeline, a BBQ dinner from Hawg Tyed of Appleton, and a silent auction.
Tickets are $75 each or $550 for a table of eight guests. Each ticket includes dinner, drinks, and a specialty dessert!
See event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/787178673158072

Rebuilding Together Fall Festival
2023-10-14 14:00 - 16:00 | The BEAMING Barn, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Join us to celebrate fall, y’all! This exciting Fall Festival, brought to you by Rebuilding Together Fox Valley and BEAMING, is for us to recognize our amazing supporters and volunteers, including everyone who came out to volunteer their time and talents on National Rebuilding Day at the BEAMING Barn in May!
Please RSVP to shelly.beaming@gmail.com if you plan to join us.
We look forward to celebrating all of you who have helped us continue to Change Lives, One Ride at a Time this year!

BOOfest - SOLD OUT
2023-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | The BEAMING Barn, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
UPDATE: SOLD OUT!
Come out to the BEAMING Barn to join us for BOO Fest 2023! Enjoy our pumpkin decorating contest, hay wagon rides*, grooming horses, our sensory walking path, a scavenger hunt, kids games, photos with the horses, and more fall fun! Costumes encouraged!
Due to the popularity of this event, we are scheduling one-hour sessions with each group of guests, at 9am, 10am and 11am. This allows all guests to have the time and space to enjoy all the fun without waiting in line or being rushed. Children 10 and under and seniors 65+ are free; we are requesting a $5 donation ticket for all other guests. Reserve your tickets soon as this event tends to sell out.
This is a great way to enjoy the fall in a non-spooky way! Event will be held rain or shine.
* wagon rides dependent on weather.

Free Equine-Assisted Memory Cafe!
2023-10-09 10:00 - 11:30 | The BEAMING Barn, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Do you know someone who is caring for a loved one with early to moderate-stage dementia, Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss?
Please tell them about our free Equine-Assisted Memory Café coming up on Monday, October 9th, from 10-11:30am at the BEAMING barn!
This is a great way for caregivers and their loved ones to enjoy a horse experience, getting out into nature, and socializing with others who are going through similar challenges.
Participants will enjoy meeting, grooming and walking the horses and other interactive activities such as making and feeding horse treats, educational presentations, musical performances, arts and crafts projects, bird and butterfly watching, planting flowers and other outdoor and barn activities.
These hands-on horse experiences offer participants and their families an opportunity to engage in a social gathering and meet others for support.
To attend, we just ask that you RSVP to our Center Director Katie by texting or calling 920-851-6160 or emailing incbeaming@gmail.com

Harmony & Horsepower - Author Session & Horse Yoga!
2023-09-17 13:00 - 14:00 | The BEAMING Barn, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Join us for a discussion with local author Merica Erato about her newly released memoir, When Being Strong is Your Only Option: A Survivor’s Memoir, in the company of our horses in our uplifting barn setting, followed by a short session of horse yoga with our mini horses!
Merica’s strength in sharing her journey with others is inspirational – join other women to come hear about her experiences first-hand, while discovering how healing it can be to be in the presence of horses.
Then relax and enjoy a short session of horse yoga (optional) with our minis in the arena!
This is a free Women’s Empowerment Series event and will be held in the indoor barn arena. Please RSVP to shelly.beaming@gmail.com so we know how many guests to plan for. We hope to see you there!
An overview of When Being Strong is Your Only Option: A Survivor’s Memoir:
“Life doesn’t come with instructions, but it’s in these difficult moments of our lives where we truly find ourselves.
This is an inspiring book based on true events, taking you on an emotional journey through the life of Merica Erato. Merica walks the reader through the heartfelt, intensely powerful impact of her life’s journey from losing a child to enduring prison, a souring marriage, and facing a new life beyond bars.
The road to healing is never how we imagine it to be.”
Learn more about Merica at www.mericaerato.com.
See more details on our Facebook event page here

Red, White & Blue Family Day at the BEAMING Barn!
2023-09-17 11:00 - 12:30 | The BEAMING Barn, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
A family fun event for heroes and their families!
Open to all veterans, firefighters, police officers, EMTs, EMS dispatchers, other emergency responders and their families!
This event offers an exciting horse experience for adults and children alike. Groom, pet and walk mini horses, tackle our obstacle course, make and feed horse treats, walk the sensory path, try our Equicizer horse simulator, and more! There will be kids games, a scavenger hunt, snacks and so much fun!
Event is free and will be held rain or shine. Please RSVP to Katie at 920-851-6160 or incbeaming@gmail.com so we can plan ahead to have enough food. Thank you!
See more details on our Facebook event page here

"Home on the Range" Free Memory Cafe
2023-09-13 10:00 - 11:30 | The Thompson Center on Lourdes, 2331 E Lourdes Dr, Appleton, WI, 54915, United States
Join us for an exciting free Memory Café on Wednesday, September 13th at the Thompson Center on Lourdes in Appleton from 10-11:30am!
This is a wonderful opportunity for caregivers to spend quality time with their loved ones with dementia, Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss.
Enjoy meeting mini horses from BEAMING, music from a cowboy singer, a presentation about cowboys and the wild west, cowboy trivia, decorating cookies and fun! Complete with prizes, free bandannas and sheriff stars!
These hands-on experiences offer participants and their families an opportunity to engage in a social gathering and meet others for support.
This collaborative event is brought to you by BEAMING, the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Outagamie, Calumet & Waupaca Counties, The Thompson Center on Lourdes and The Fox Valley Memory Project. We hope to see you there!
See more details on our Facebook event page here

Free Equine-Assisted Memory Cafe
2023-09-11 10:00 - 11:30 | The BEAMING Barn, 2692 County Road GG, Neenah, WI, 54956, United States
Do you know someone who is caring for a loved one with early to moderate-stage dementia, Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss?
Please tell them about our free Equine-Assisted Memory Café coming up on Monday, September 11th, from 10-11:30am at the BEAMING barn!
This is a great way for caregivers and their loved ones to enjoy a horse experience, getting out into nature, and socializing with others who are going through similar challenges.
Participants will enjoy meeting, grooming and walking the horses and other interactive activities such as making and feeding horse treats, educational presentations, musical performances, arts and crafts projects, bird and butterfly watching, planting flowers and other outdoor and barn activities.
These hands-on horse experiences offer participants and their families an opportunity to engage in a social gathering and meet others for support.
To attend, we just ask that you RSVP to our Center Director Katie by texting or calling 920-851-6160 or emailing incbeaming@gmail.com
See details on our Facebook event page here
