Living in Place 7 week Program - Fox Cities, Wisconsin

Ready to make your home truly work for you? Join this 7-week pilot program designed for empty-nesters and seniors who want to Live in Place. Through small group classes, real-life assignments, and two personalized in-home visits, learn how to simplify routines, reduce the overwhelm of “too much,” and create a functional, supportive home that reflects your values. By the end, you’ll walk away with your own customized Functional Living Home Plan to guide you toward lasting change. Only 6 spots available - Sign up today!

• Weekly small group sessions (Thursdays, 10–11am)
• Two in-home visits (scheduled individually)
• Final class celebration + your customized home plan
• Only 6 spots available – designed for connection, support and personalized attention.

• Be ready to make meaningful changes in your home
• Commit to attending all classes (each week builds on the last)
• Must live in Fox Cities, Wisconsin listed below (in-home visits included)
• Fox Cities included in program service area: Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Kimberly, Little Chute, Fox Crossing, Combined Locks, Greenville

Week 1 (Oct 9): Set the Stage for Living in Place

• Explore the 10 themes of Living in Place
• Learn how to make your home safer and more supportive
• Discover how to align home function with what you value most

Week 2 (Oct 16): Function & Simplify Everyday Living

• Use activity analysis to break down daily home activities and find easier ways to manage them
• Apply universal design principles to guide equipment choices and set up your home so it works with you—not against you.

Week 3 (Oct 23): Simplify Belongings & Support Your Focus

• Reduce household inventory in a way that highlights your favorite things without overwhelm
• Embed supportive systems into your home to encourage healthy habits and easier follow-through
• Learn strategies to reduce distractions and shift focus toward what truly matters

Week 4 (Oct 30): Putting It All Together – Function, Simplify, Focus

• Apply the 3 pillars (Function, Simplify, Focus) room by room to make your home functional

· Explore resources to maximize your independence in a supportive home

· Identify 1–3 meaningful goals to spearhead your upcoming in-home sessions

Weeks 5 & 6 (Nov 3–Nov 14): Personalized In-Home Sessions

• Apply class concepts directly to your space through individualized support with two in-home visits (1 each week)- There will be a sign-up form in class to schedule the day/time for your home visits.
• Receive hands-on assistance to make your home safer, more functional, and aligned with your routines and values
• Develop a working draft of your customized Functional Living Home Plan

Week 7 (Nov 20): Celebrate & Finalize Your Plan

• Reflect on progress and celebrate accomplishments with the group
• Receive your finalized Functional Living Home Plan
• Leave with tools and strategies to maintain a functional, supportive home.

Info: • Explore the 10 themes of Living in Place
• Learn how to make your home safer and more supportive
• Discover how to align home function with what you value most

Info: • Use activity analysis to break down daily home activities and find easier ways to manage them
• Apply universal design principles to guide equipment choices and set up your home so it works with you—not against you.

Info: • Reduce household inventory in a way that highlights your favorite things without overwhelm
• Embed supportive systems into your home to encourage healthy habits and easier follow-through
• Learn strategies to reduce distractions and shift focus toward what truly matters

Info: • Apply the 3 pillars (Function, Simplify, Focus) room by room to make your home functional
• Explore resources to maximize your independence in a supportive home
• Identify 1–3 meaningful goals to spearhead your upcoming in-home sessions

Info: • Apply class concepts directly to your space through individualized support with two in-home visits (1 each week) - There will be a sign-up form in class to schedule dates/times for home visits.
• Receive hands-on assistance to make your home safer, more functional, and aligned with your routines and values
• Develop a working draft of your customized Functional Living Home Plan

Info: • Reflect on progress and celebrate accomplishments with the group
• Receive your finalized Functional Living Home Plan
• Leave with tools and strategies to maintain a functional, supportive home.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Seth's Coffee, 106 East Main Street, Little Chute, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Get App