Coffee and a Chat

Community talks about healthy aging

An event series bringing local experts and community members together to share information and answer questions about healthy aging topics.  The WAI Regional Milwaukee Office hosts a series of community talks about healthy aging topics twice each year. Anyone is welcome to join in, enjoy a coffee and meal, listen in and ask questions. Participation is free, but registration is requested.

Videos from past programs

Healthy Living: Exercising at Home Featuring Sarah Lose, MS and Bri Briedenbach, PhD from UW–Madison Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center – Okonkwo lab Vegan Soul Food Cooking Featuring Chef Mama Zakiya from Vegan Soul Groundwork Community Gardens Featuring Grian Hollies-Maxwell and Samson Srok of Groundwork Milwaukee Get Involved with Hunger Task Force Featuring Rick Lewandowski, director Senior Services of Hunger Task Force  

Upcoming Chats

  • Oct 22
    Coffee and a Chat: Navigating Dementia Together

    Join us for a 2-part workshop series in October 2026. Coffee & a Chat are community conversations open to the public at no-cost. Listen to a talk, enjoy refreshments, and ask questions. On October 22, the speaker is Diane Milner from Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter, and the topic is Navigating Dementia Together. To register please …

  • Oct 29
    Coffee and a Chat: Healthy Lifestyle Options

    Join us for a 2-part workshop series in October 2026. Coffee & a Chat are community conversations open to the public at no-cost. Listen to a talk, enjoy refreshments, and ask questions. On October 29, the speaker is Kaisa Kerrigan, MPH, community health coordinator at Milwaukee County Department of Health & Human Services, and the …

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