Programs & Classes

Stepping On Workshop

When: Wednesdays, October 14-November 25, 2026 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 
Location: Franklin Community Education & Recreation Center (CERC), 8355 W. Forest Hill Avenue
Cost: A $10 donation is requested; all materials will be provided.
To Register: Call the Franklin Health Department at 414-425-9101. Attendance at all 7 sessions is encouraged for the greatest benefit.

Residents 60 and older are invited to participate in a 7-week workshop, “Stepping On.” This workshop can help seniors avoid a dangerous and costly fall so that they can keep doing the things they love. Our guest experts include a Physical Therapist, Pharmacist, Vision Expert, and Franklin Safety Officer.

Seniors will learn how to identify and remove or avoid fall hazards in the home and outside and how vision, medication, and footwear affect your risk of falling. Simple strength and balance exercises will be taught that will increase self-confidence and enhance your sense of independence. Falls are not an inevitable part of aging. If you feel you have lost some strength and balance from limited activity, this may be “just the ticket.”  Class size is limited.  Attendance at all 7 sessions is encouraged for the greatest benefit.   
 

Road to Recovery: What to Expect After a Fall

When: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 - 1 to 2 p.m. 
Location: Franklin Public Library, 9151 W. Loomis Road
To Register: Call the Franklin Health Department at 414-425-9101. 

This presentation focuses on what to expect during hospitalization after a fall, including discharge planning, insurance coverage, and options for continued care-whether at home or in a rehab facility. Practice strategies will also be discussed to prevent falls which include vision, strength, balance, and things at home that could cause a fall.