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An incredibly successful costume designer with eight Oscars to prove it, Edith Head’s dazzling career continues to inspire new generations of designers.

She dressed the biggest stars to shine over Hollywood. Adored by some, and hated by others, Edith Head’s highly competitive and secretive nature drove her career to a meteoric height.

Join educational entertainer Martina Mathisen to discover why Edith Head was the most influential costume designer in Hollywood history.

Presented by: Martina Mathisen 

Area voters are invited to attend an open forum to hear from candidates running for the Windsor Village Board.

Each candidate will present an opening statement of two minutes.

A question-and-answer period will follow with prepared questions. The moderator will pose other questions submitted by the audience in written form. Candidates will have two minutes to answer each question.

As time allows, the moderator will pose questions from the audience.

Sponsored by: DeForest Area Public Library and DeForest-Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce.

Area voters are invited to attend an open forum to hear from candidates running for the DeForest Village President.

Each candidate will present an opening statements of two minutes.

A question-and-answer period will follow with prepared questions and questions from the audience. Candidates will have two minutes to answer each question.

Each candidate will present a closing statements of two minutes.

The 1992 film, A League of Their Own, introduced modern America to the Rockford Peaches and the Women of the Greatest Generation who played professional baseball to keep up the morale on the American Home Front during WW2. The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League was so successful that it continued for nearly a decade after the war ended.

Join Natalie in a discussion about the caregiving journey (Beginning, middle, end). Ask about your specific situation or a loved one you are worried about. Natalie will highlight common questions she sees as a social worker in the community. Together we will learn from experienced caregivers and new caregivers.

Presented By: Natalie Raemisch – DeForest Area Community & Senior Center

Join us in a special viewing of the film SPARK. This film tells the story of Robin and his wife Susan’s agonizing journey of trying to get a diagnosis and cope with symptoms that created significant anguish, fear, grief, and confusion. An introduction will be provided by Julia Wood of the Lewy Body Association with a facilitated discussion following the film.

Presented By: Ellen Taylor, ADRC of Dane County

Have you ever walked into a room and forgot why you are there? Join us to find out what happens to our brains as we get older and learn more about ways to keep our brains healthy.

Presented By: Ellen Taylor, ADRC of Dane County

This program is part of The Aging Brain: A Learning Series. An informational series hosted by DeForest Area Public Library and The DeForest-Windsor Dementia Friendly Communities. More programs include: