VOLUME 41, NUMBER 2 FEBRUARY, 2024
Inside this Issue
For Your Informaon ...................2
Lifelong Learning .........................5
Health & Wellness .......................8
Groups, Clubs & Services ............. 9
Program & Acvity List ................. 10
Calendar ....................................11
Entertainment - Movies .............. 13
LGBTQ 50+ Alliance ...................14
Volunteer View ..........................15
Community ................................16
Puzzle ........................................17
ePantry ......................................18
Foundaon .................................19
Relevant, Inclusive,
Enlightened
Madison Senior Center
330 W. Miin Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
(608) 266‑6581
cityofmadison.com/senior‑
center
Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebraon
of achievements by African Americans and
a me for recognizing their central role in
U.S. history. Also known as African American
History Month, the event grew out of “Negro
History Week,” the brainchild of noted
historian Carter G. Woodson and other
prominent African Americans. Since 1976,
every U.S. president has ocially designated
the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries
around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also
devote a month to celebrang Black history.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA (answers on page 3)
1. Where did Marn Luther King Jr deliver his famous ‘I Have a
Dream’ speech?
a. Memphis, Tennessee b. Atlanta, Georgia c. Washington, D.C.
2. Madam C.J. Walker is known as the rst Black self-made
millionaire. What product led to her success?
a. Hair grower b. The ironing board c. Caller ID
3. What state was Barack Obama senator of before his
presidency?
a. Hawaii b. Illinois c. Michigan
4. Jesse Owens is considered one of the greatest athletes of his
me in which sport?
a. Fencing b. Track and Field c. Weightliing
5. Which of the following actresses is an EGOT recipient (Emmy,
Grammy, Oscar, Tony)?
a. Octavia Spencer b. Queen Lafah c. Whoopi Goldberg
6. What is the name of Michael Jackson's debut solo album?
a. O the Wall b. Thriller c. Bad
7. Which singer is remembered as the ‘queen of jazz’?
a. Nina Simone b. Aretha Franklin c. Ella Fitzgerald
Carter G. Woodson
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Madison Senior Center provides
opportunies for older adults to engage in
healthy living educaon and acvies in a
relevant and inclusive community.
OUR VISION
Become known as an inclusive community where
older adults thrive.
Program Format & Registraon
Programs are oered in person, virtually and
hybrid. Watch for the “VIRTUAL” aer the
program me. Classes that are both in person
and virtual are referred to as “Hybrid”. Register
for the programs, even if they are free. Most
programs require a minimum number. If a
program is virtual or hybrid, you will receive
the Zoom link in an email aer you register.
If there is a fee, payment is required at the
me of registraon. To register for a program,
email seniorcen[email protected]om or call
(608) 266‑6581.
= Registraon Required.
Purple text or a purple S means the program will
be in Spanish.
Directory
Phone ............................................... (608) 266-6581
Fax .................................................... (608) 267-8684
Website .............................madisonseniorcenter.org
SENIOR CENTER STAFF
Community Resources Manager, Yolanda Shelton-Morris
(she, her)
(608) 266-6563, yshelt[email protected]
Older Adult Program & Outreach Coordinator, Laura
Hunt (she, her)
(608) 267-8650, lhunt@cityofmadison.com
Interim Facility Services Supervisor, Laura Noel (she, her)
(608) 267-8652, [email protected]om
Facility Operaons Assistant, Gary Flesher (he, him)
(608) 267-8651, g[email protected]om
Custodian, Ricky Butler (he, him)
(608) 266-6581, [email protected]om
Social Work Intern, Elizabeth Sco (she, her)
(608) 267-8673, esco@cityofmadisom.com
“The Madison Senior Center promotes successful
aging.”
AA/EOC Employer and Service Provider
Member of
Wisconsin
Associaon of
Senior Centers
Public spaces (interior and exterior) at the Madison Senior Center are monitored by sta on
video security cameras; participants and visitors may be recorded.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Scholarship Fund
Scholarships are available to
people age 55 and older with
annual income less than $25,760
(one person) or $34,840 (two
people) for programs and events.
The applicaon is simple and
all informaon is condenal.
Call 267-8650 or email Laura at
lhunt@cityofmadison.com.
Health & Safety Precauons
To protect the health and safety of all parcipants,
volunteers, and sta in our building, we ask that all facility
visitors agree to the following pracces:
» Follow guidance provided by the CDC and Public Health
Madison and Dane County.
» Stay home if you are sick. If you appear sick, you may be
asked to leave the building.
» Wash hands oen with soap and water for at least 20
seconds.
» Take advantage of hand sanizer staons.
» Use a ssue to cover a cough or sneeze.
» Respect the personal space of others.
Masks are welcomed, available and free. Free Covid tests
are available. Ask at the Front Desk.
Aging & Disability Resource
Center (ADRC)
ADRC works with older adults,
adults with disabilies and
caregivers to connect them to
community services that help
keep them healthy and safe in
the community. It is a friendly,
welcoming place for unbiased
informaon about aging or
living with a disability. Contact
them at (608) 240-7400 or
ADRC@countyofdane.com.
Area Agency on Aging
The Area Agency on Aging of Dane County serves individuals
age 60+ and their families in accessing services that help older
adults connue living in their own homes and communies.
Examples of community-based services include congregate and
home-delivered meals, caregiver support, case management, and
help with benet quesons. Contact them at (608) 261-2995 or
AAA@countyofdane.com.
Building Hours
» Tuesday ‑ Wednesday ‑ Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
» Monday & Friday 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Inclement Weather Policy
When the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) closes for inclement weather,
the Madison Senior Center will also close. Lunch will not be served on those days, and
programs will be cancelled.
You Belong Here!
If you are age 55 or older you belong at the Madison Senior
Center. If you don’t see a program relevant to your needs or
interests, let us know, call Laura at (608) 267-8650 or email
seniorcen[email protected]om.
Trivia Answers
1. Washington D.D.
2. Hair Grower
3. Illinois
4. Track and Field
5. Whoopi Goldberg
6. O the Wall
7. Ella Fitzgerald
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To register for programs, call (608) 266‑6581 or email seniorcent[email protected]
Exploring Poetry
2ND WEDNESDAYS,
11 AM - 12:30 PM
This program is for anyone
who enjoys poetry. There will be opportunies
to read, recite and write. Best Words, Best
Order is the tle of a collecon of essays by the
poet Stephen Dobyns which in just those four
well-chosen words perfectly describes what a
poet aspires to when pung a poem together.
Wring poetry is spills and thrills for the beginner
and expert too. There are countless small
pialls but somemes in the wring something
happens, an ah ha moment where the poet feels
he/she can say or almost say precisely what
needs to be said. Exploring Poetry is led by Mark
Kraushaar.
Wring Your Life
THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 29 - APRIL 4, 10 - 11:30 AM
We all have stories to tell, stories about our life
experiences, stories about our friends, stories
about our families. Some of those stories
encompass the joys of achievement, celebraon,
milestone moments, and the joy of love. Others
detail the harder parts of life, jealousy, betrayal,
sadness, loss. Our stories dene us. Through the
Greater Madison Wring Project’s “Wring Your
Life” workshops, we will help you nd the stories
you want to tell and give you wring strategies
that will help you cra them into the stories that
you will want to share. Our wring workshops
will incorporate several dierent wring
strategies. Each 90-minute session will include
exploraon of dierent strategies opportunies
to write and seek feedback, and me to
share wring in a welcoming and enthusiasc
community. Led by Mark Nepper.
LIFELONG LEARNING
Book Sharing Table
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Take some me to browse through our reading
table. Every month the theme rotates. In
February it will feature books about Black History
Month. There will be a variety of books and
publicaons that highlight the achievements of
African-Americans. and recognize their central
role in United States history. The books are on
loan from the Madison Public Library so you can’t
take them home, but you can jot down tles and
request them to pick up at the library closest to
your home.
Tut’s Tomb and the Valley of the Kings
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1 - 2 PM
For 500 years royal mummies of the new
Kingdom were interred in elaborate underground
tombs I the Valley of the Kings. See the secret
chambers and colorful hieroglyphs created
for the aerlife of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs,
including the famous King Tut.
Joe Fahey has traveled to 47 countries on six
connents. He is passionate about studying
customs and local people. Now he is rered, and
he wants to share his many stories with other
people.
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LIFELONG LEARNING
Free Tax Preparaon Assistance
The IRS has two programs providing free tax preparaon assistance: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). These services are by appointment only. All tax
preparers are volunteers.
VITA SITES
Madison Central Public Library
201 W Miin Street
(608) 266-6350
February 10 – April 13
Saturdays, 9 AM – 2 PM
English & Espanol
Richard Dilley Tax Center
2238 S Park St
(608) 283-1261
January 27 – April 15
Mondays 9 AM – 3 PM, Fridays 1 PM – 5 PM,
Saturdays 9 AM – 3 PM
English & Espanol
MADISON TCE SITES (PROVIDED BY AARP)
Lakeview Library
2845 Sherman Ave
(608) 246-4547
February 2 – April 10
Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:30 PM – 4 PM
Sequoya Library
4340 Tokay Blvd
(608) 266-6385
February 7 – April 10
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Meadowridge Library
5726 Raymond Rd
(608) 288-6160
February 14 – April 10
Wednesdays, 10 AM – 1 PM
Computer Lab
The Computer Lab is open during normal building hours for general use.
Volunteers are also available by appointment to provide BOTH basic and
advanced tutoring, instrucon, and tech support. We will nd a volunteer to best
t your needs.
Conversaons: Please try to minimize conversaons not related to the work being done at the
computer. Use low tones, and be respecul of other computer lab users.
Audible Clips, Music, etc.: When the oce is open, headsets can be checked out if you don’t have
your own. Borrowers must leave a photo ID and follow sanitaon procedures.
Prinng: We do not have a printer available for public use. No prinng.
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GROUPS & CLUBS
To register for programs, call (608) 266‑6581 or email seniorcent[email protected]
Spanish Conversaon
WEDNESDAYS, 1:30 - 2:30 PM VIRTUAL ALL OF FEBRUARY
Do you want to pracce your Spanish? Our group meets every
week to chat in Spanish. Pop in when you can. There are no
aendance requirements. To register, email seniorcenter@
cityofmadison.com. Once you are registered, you will be
sent the Zoom link. All levels welcome. Spanish Conversaon
usually meets in person the Wednesday of the month and
via Zoom on all other Wednesdays, but will only be virtual in
February.
Groups & Clubs
Downtown Veteran Social
TUESDAYS, 10 - 11:15 AM
Madison Veteran’s Peer Support Program brings Veterans
together to help build comradery and reduce isolaon.
Come socialize with other Veterans, learn about what your
community has to oer, and meet new people. Veterans age
55 and up. Male, female, gender uid. Socials are open to all
Veterans and to their family members and supporters in the
community. Registraon is not required, and you can come as
oen or as lile as you like. To learn more contact Rhea Vacha,
Local Recovery Coordinator with Madison VAMC Peer Support
Program at (608) 256-1901 xx18622.
Games
Bridge Belles
MONDAYS, 9 - 11 AM
1-3 tables of women improving their duplicate bridge skills in
a relaxed atmosphere; working knowledge of Bridge needed.
If interested, email Laura at [email protected] or call
(608) 267-8650.
Table Tennis * Billiards
* Table Games * Chess‑
Checkers * Rummikub
Looking for a place to relax with
friends? The Madison Senior Center
has a pool table, several ping-pong
tables, and an array of table games,
including chess and checkers. Our
spacious lounge area has plenty of
tables and chairs for you and your
friends. Want to start a group or a
league? Talk to a sta person about
dierent opons.
B‑I‑N‑G‑O
THURSDAYS, 10:15 - 11:15 AM
It is free to play. Any
BINGO gets a small
prize. The last round
played is Blackout.
Each BINGO card for
the last round costs
50 cents (max of four cards). The
rst person to get a Blackout BINGO
wins the kiy. We play to have fun
and camaraderie. Join us!
Sponsored by Village Caregiving on
February 8.
Red Hat Mamas
NO MEETINGS IN JANUARY - MARCH
This vivacious group of women meets monthly at the Madison
Senior Center on the last Tuesday of the month.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Gentle Yoga
TUESDAYS, 10 - 11 AM
Yoga improves balance, range of moon and
exibility, which are all important, especially as we
age. Yoga Accessible for All (YAFA) teachers dedicate
themselves to making yoga safe and inving for
anyone who is interested in gaining the benets
(yafayoga.org). We do a combinaon of seated
and standing posions, and will always suggest
modicaons if a pose is not working for you. Please
register in advance.
To register for programs, call (608) 266‑6581 or email seniorcent[email protected]
Laughing Bodies, Dancing Minds
TUESDAYS, 2:30 - 3:30 PM, APRIL 2 – MAY 21
EACH 8 WEEK SESSION IS $54
Come on down to the Madison Senior Center
for a movement class with the remarkable
Li Chiao-Ping. Her classes focus on warm-up
techniques, strength and stretching exercises,
core work, breathing and energy ow. No
prior dance experience needed.
Li Chiao-Ping is the Sally Banes Professor of
Dance & Vilas Research Professor with the
UW-Madison Dance Department. She is also
the Arsc Director of Li Chiao-Ping Dance.
She has a special interest in working with
older adults and demonstrang that dance is
beauful and rewarding at any age.
Blood Pressure Screening
1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS,
11 AM - 12 PM, FEBRUARY 6 & 20
Keep tabs on your blood pressure. Our
volunteer is a trained paramedic, and he would love
to have you stop by for a visit.
HASFIT Gentle Exercise
The HasFit program is available on YouTube.
When our TV is not in use, tune in at your
convenience to complete an exercise session.
Instructors for the senior sessions focus on
strength, exibility and balance.
Older Adults and Oral Health
Is dry mouth a natural part of the aging
process? Is tooth decay just kid stu?
Separate fact from con by reading this
fact sheet about oral health and growing
older. Having the right informaon can help
you keep your mouth healthy for a lifeme.
The Naonal Instute for Health (NIH) has a
publicaon that provides informaon on
» Tooth Decay
» Gum Diseases
» Dry Mouth
» Oral Cavity (Mouth) and Oropharynx
(Throat) Cancer
Click here or stop by the Madison Senior Center
Front Desk for a copy of the arcle.
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Ballroom Basics for Balance™
Ballroom Basics for Balance™ (BB4B) is a fun way to
improve balance through the basics of dance! This
class is for you if you want to get beer at moving
about your world with more condence and you
want to have fun in the process! No partner or
dance experience required. More informaon, class
dates and mes, and registraon forms for 2024
can be found at www.ballroombasicsforbalance.org.
Financial assistance applicaons are available at the
Madison Senior Center Front Desk.
BB4B – ADAPTIVE – VIRTUAL
FRIDAYS, JANUARY 26 – MAY 17, 9:30 - 10:45 AM
Our class is a welcoming Friday morning community
that you can join from anywhere via Zoom. We
have seated and standing variaons, so you can
dance as you recover from an injury or manage a
chronic illness. Each week we explore a balance
p like mindful movement, safe ways to get up
and down from the oor, or winter safety along
with dancing! Please check with your doctor or
physical therapist to see if a balance class would be
right for you. Beginners and connuing students
welcome. Locaon: Zoom. $115 for this 16-week
class. Quesons? Contact your instructors: Atala:
at[email protected] or (608) 770-8763; Krista:
kabultmannspir[email protected] or (608) 335-9252.
BB4B – LATIN, SMOOTH & LINE DANCES – IN PERSON
FRIDAYS, MARCH 1 – MAY 3, 10 - 11:30 AM
This class meets at the Central Library at 201 W.
Miin St. It is an 8-week course and the cost is $65.
Register online and send payment to the Madison
Senior Center.
Foot Care Clinic
THURSDAY, MARCH 28, BY APPOINTMENT
Not available in February. Returns March 28.
Get your toe nails trimmed at the
Foot Care Clinic. Avoid trying to
reach your toes, and see what
you are doing, all at one me.
Cost is $30 for most and $35 for
diabecs. Cash or check. Bring two towels to
your appointment.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
To register for programs, call (608) 266‑6581 or email seniorcent[email protected]
Healthy Heart Month
(INFORMATION FROM THE CDC)
This Heart Month, the Division
for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevenon
(DHDSP) is encouraging women to listen to
their hearts and speak up for their health.
Women in the United States are experiencing
unacceptable and avoidable heart-related
illness and death, and nearly half of U.S.
women do not recognize that heart disease is
the leading cause of death for women.
DHDSP aims to shed light on this important
topic so that women no longer experience
delayed recognion, diagnosis, and treatment
for cardiac events, such as heart aacks.
Heart-health disparies specic to women
widen and deepen when combined with
race, ethnicity, and other social factors. Here
are some of the symptoms of a heart aack
that are unique to women. Women may
experience shortness of breath, nausea/
voming and back or jaw pain when having
a heart aack. These symptoms can be
mistaken for the u or acid reex. They may
also feel extreme fague or heaviness in the
chest.
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MADISON SENIOR CENTER PROGRAM & ACTIVITY LIST
Programs, acvies and mes are subject to change. Call (608) 266-6581 to conrm a program or acvity.
PROGRAM OR ACTIVITY DAY & DATE TIME COST LOCATION
Ballroom Basics for Balance
Fridays, January 26 –
May 17
9:30 – 10:45 am $115 Virtual
BINGO Thursdays
10:15 –
11:15 am
Free MSC
Blood Pressure Screening 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
11:15 am –
12:00 pm
Free MSC
Bridge Belles Mondays 9:00 – 11:00 am Free MSC
Computer Lab Monday – Friday
8:30 am –
3:45 pm
Free MSC
CQ, CQ, CQ 1st & 3rd Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm Free OutReach
Doll Making (Non-tradional) Wednesdays 1:00 – 3: 30 pm Varies MSC
eFood Pantry
Place orders Monday 2/12
Pick-up orders Thursday
2/15
10:00 am –
12:00 pm
Free MSC
Exploring Poetry
2nd Wednesday,
February 14
11:00 am –
12:30 pm
Free MSC
Gay, Gray & Beyond 2nd & 4th Thursdays 2:00 – 4:00 pm Free MSC
HASt – Gentle Exercise Monday – Friday 9:00 – 9:45 am Free MSC
Laughing Bodies, Dancing
Minds
Tuesdays 2:30 – 3:30 pm $54 MSC
Movies (tles on page 13) Tuesdays 12:30 – 3:00 pm Free MSC
NewBridge Case Manager Monday, February 12
10:45 – 12:00
am
Free MSC
Next Steps
Fridays, January 5 –
February 9
10:00 – 11:30
am
$45 Virtual
Spanish Conversaon Wednesdays 1:30 – 2:30 pm Free MSC/ Virtual
Virtual By appointment Varies Free MSC
Technology Assistance By appointment Varies Free MSC
Tut’s Tomb – Valley of the Kings Wednesday, February 21 1:00 – 2:00 pm Free MSC
Veterans Social Tuesdays
10:00 –
11:15 am
Free MSC
Wear Red Day Friday, February 2 All Day Free All Over
Wring Your Life
Thursdays, No Class
February 22
10:00 –
11:30 am
Free MSC
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February 2024
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
SATURDAY/
SUNDAY
1
9:00 HASt
10:00 Wring
Your Life
10:15 BINGO
1:00 CQ -
OutReach
2
9:00 HASt
9:30 BB4B V
10:00 Next Steps
V
NATIONAL
WEAR RED DAY
3/4
February 3
Naonal Carrot
Cake Day
5
9:00 HASt
9:00 Bridge
Belles
6 7 8 9 10/11
9:00 HASt
10:00 Gentle Yoga
10:00 Veteran
Social
11:00 Blood
Pressure
12:30 Movie:
The Color Purple
2:30 LBDM
9:00 HASt
1:30 Spanish
Conversaon V
9:00 HASt
10:00 Wring
Your Life
10:15 BINGO
2:00 Gay, Gray &
Beyond
9:00 HASt
9:30 BB4B V
10:00 Next Steps
V
February 10
Lunar New Year
12 13 14 15 16 17/18
9:00 HASt
9:00 Bridge
Belles
10:45 NB Case
Manager
9:00 HASt
10:00 Gentle Yoga
10:00 Veteran
Social
12:30 Movie:
Chevalier
2:30 LBDM
*ePantry
Ordering Day
9:00 HASt
11:00 Exploring
Poetry
1:30 Spanish
Conversaon V
9:00 HASt
10:00 Wring
Your Life
10:00 ePantry
Pick‑Up
10:15 BINGO
1:00 CQ -
OutReach
9:00 HASt
9:30 BB4B V
February 17
Naonal Acts of
Kindness Day
19 20 21 22 23 24/25
9:00 HASt
9:00 Bridge
Belles
9:00 HASt
10:00 Gentle Yoga
10:00 Veteran
Social
11:00 Blood
Pressure
12:30 Movie: A
Thousand and
One
2:30 LBDM
9:00 HASt
1:00 Tut's Tomb
1:30 Spanish
Conversaon V
9:00 HASt
10:15 BINGO
1:30 PLATO
2:00 Gay, Gray &
Beyond
9:00 HASt
9:30 BB4B V
10:00 PLATO
February 24
Naonal Torlla
Chip Day
26 27 28 29
9:00 HASt
9:00 Bridge
Belles
9:00 HASt
10:00 Gentle Yoga
10:00 Veteran
Social
12:30 Movie: A
Raisin in the Sun
2:30 LBDM
9:00 HASt
1:30 Spanish
Conversaon V
9:00 HASt
10:00 Wring
Your Life
10:15 BINGO
1:30 PLATO
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ENTERTAINMENT
Movie Manees
Movies are on Tuesday aernoons at 12:30 pm. On the 4th Tuesday, the movie will
be an older movie, released prior to 1975.
February 6
THE COLOR PURPLE (2023)
A story of love and resilience based on the novel and the Broadway musical. The
Color Purple is a decades-spanning tale of one woman’s journey to independence.
Celie faces many hardships in her life, but ulmately nds extraordinary strength
and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Stars: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P.
Henson and Danielle Brooks. Drama, Musical. 2 hours 21 minutes. Rated PG-13.
February 13
CHEVALIER (2022)
Based on the factual story of composter Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-
Georges, the illegimate son of an African enslave and a French plantaon owner,
who rises to heights in French society as a composer before an ill-fated love aair.
Stars: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Samara Weaving and Lucy Boynton. Biography, Drama,
History. 1 hour 48 minutes. Rated PG-13.
February 20
A THOUSAND AND ONE (2023)
Aer unapologec and ercely loyal Inez kidnaps her son Terry from the foster
care system, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identy, and
stability, in a rapidly changing New York City. Stars: Teyana Taylor, Aaron Kingsley
Adetola and Aven Courtney. Crime, Drama. 1 hour 57 minutes. Rated R.
February 27
A RAISIN IN THE SUN (1961)
This lauded drama follows the Youngers, an African-American family living
together I an apartment in Chicago. Following the death of their patriarch, they
try to determine what to do with the substanal insurance payment they will soon
receive. Stars: Sidney Poier, Claudia McNeil and Ruby Dee. Drama. 2 hours 8
minutes.
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The LGBTQ 50+ Alliance is sponsored by OutReach Community Center and the Madison Senior Center.
Its purpose is to create a beer quality of life for LGBTQ older adults by building partnerships with
senior service providers and provide social opportunies. Call (608) 255-8582 for more informaon or
email inf[email protected]g. You can also check out our website, www.lgbtq50plusalliance.org.
CQ, CQ, CQ
Morse Code: “for all to join in the conversaon”
1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS, 1 - 3 PM
Meets at OutReach, 2701 Internaonal Lane
“Exploring Spirituality” is now “CQ” (curious queers),
same people, me, place, but expanded topics.
Parcipants decide topics and provide presentaons.
Visits to other LGBTQ Groups, free community concerts,
museums, nature walks, etc. are encouraged.
Intergeneraonal Appeal: We’ll learn where we are
from you, and you can learn how we got there from us.
Gay, Gray & Beyond
2ND & 4TH THURSDAYS, 2 - 4 PM
GG&B is a discussion group for those
fortunate enough to have arrived, that
is, for those who know the obstacles,
but also recognize that there have been
joys. Those who look beyond the closet.
Let’s get together consider our individual
selves, our unique strengths and the
nature of our ever-changing world.
Sponsored by the LGBTQ 50+ Alliance.
Outreach Elder Advocate
The OutReach Elder Advocate, Kris Mason, coordinates
educaonal trainings and workshops with the community
in addion to advocang for LGBTQ+ older adults and
their wellness. You can reach Kris at (608) 255-8582 or
krism@outreach.org.
LGBTQ 50+ ALLIANCE
LGBTQ 50+ Alliance Becomes
SAGECollab Partner!
What is SAGE? It is a naonwide
non-prot agency that advocates
for LGBTQ+ elders through acvism,
resource centers, cultural competency
training, and much more. SAGECollab partners serve
or advocate with older LGBTQ+ elders at the local
level. If you are interested in having a voice, email
kar[email protected]om or kris[email protected]g.
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VOLUNTEER VIEW
Volunteers are the heart of the Madison Senior Center. Whether you are older and enjoy helping your
peers, or younger and enjoy interacng with older adults, there may be a place for you here. You
can apply to be a volunteer on our website. If you have quesons, call us at (608) 266-6581 or email
seniorcen[email protected]om if that is easier.
1. Front Desk/recepon: Meet, greet, and help people by volunteering weekly at the front desk
recepon area. Answer and route telephone calls. Provide accurate informaon about programs,
register parcipants. MUST have computer/phone/oce skills and experience. Shis are Monday –
Friday, 8:30 am to 1 pm, and 1 pm to 4 pm. Please indicate 2-3 of your preferred shis.
2. Computer Lab volunteer: Troubleshoot issues in our computer lab, assist seniors in compleng
their idened tasks. Answer quesons regarding tech resources and computer funcons.
Schedule a regularly recurring me block. (9-11:30 M-F or 1:30-3:30 T-TH; State me and day
preference)
3. Group or Class Leader: Tell us what kind of group or class you would like to lead! A book club
discussion? An art or cra class? Wring? Kning? This can be a oneme only event or a recurring
class. Let us know your interests!
4. Volunteer group opportunies - Client Focused: Would your group like to come in and wrap gis
at Christmas? Do a singalong with our lunch crowd? Let us know what interests you.
5. Volunteer group opportunies - Facility focused: Would your group like to help us with a
gardening project? Beaufying our pao? Let us know what interests you.
NewBridge Madison
NewBridge is a not for prot agency that serves adults age 60+. Their phone number is (608) 512-0000
and their website is www.newbridgemadison.org. NewBridge provides programs and services
throughout the community: Case Management, Diversity & Inclusion Acvies, Food Bridge Delivery,
Foot Clinics, Home Chore Program, Loan Closet, Representave Payee & Guardianship Service and
Classes & Acvies. NewBridge case managers have drop-in hours at the Madison Senior Center every
other month. Check the “Calendar” for the correct day and me.
NewBridge Nutrion Site
NewBridge Madison operates the Senior Nutrion Site at the Madison Senior Center. Monday-Friday,
at 11:30 am, adults age 60+ can enjoy a hot, nutrious meal. Menus and addional informaon are
available at www.newbridgemadison.org/nutrion.
DO I NEED A RESERVATION FOR THE MEAL AND/OR TRANSPORTATION?
Meal and transportaon reservaons are required. Reservaons & cancelaons are due by Noon,
two business days in advance. Contact Candice (608) 512-0000, Ext. 4006.
IS THERE A COST?
If you are age 60 and older, the suggested minimum donaon is $4.50. If you are under age 60 and do
not meet the program eligibility guidelines, you are required to pay the total cost $17.20
NEWBRIDGE
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COMMUNITY
February is a great month to take in some in door acvies. Here are a few that we found that
compliment Black History Month. Check local community calendars to nd more thing to do.
MMOCA | RECOLLECT: SAM GILLIAM
AUGUST 10, 2023 – MARCH 3, 2023
Sam Gilliam was an African-American arst born in 1933 in Tulepo, Mississippi, and raised in Kentucky.
Most of Gilliam’s adult life was spent in Washington, D.C., but he traveled between his home and
Madison every summer for over forty years. He is considered to have had signicant impact on
Madison’s creave culture. Learn more about this internaonally recognized arst by vising the
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMOCA) at 227 State Street.
MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY MOVIES
Call the Library locaon you are interested in for specic mes and registraon informaon. Also,
check with your area library for other events and acvies that may be planned.
Goodman South (608) 266-6395 Friday, February 16 Movie: Johnson Family Vacaon
Lakeview Library (608) 246-4547 Friday, February 2 Movie: Fresh Dressed: The
Evoluon of Rap Fashion
Central Library (608) 266-6300 Wednesday, February 21 Malcolm X
Alicia Ashman (608) 824-1780 Mondays in February Denzel Washington movies
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PUZZLE
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EPANTRY
ePantry: Food Pantry Online Ordering System
NEW! PLACE ORDERS ON MONDAY
The Madison Senior Center is now a pick-up locaon for orders placed through the River
Food Pantry ePantry. Order food through the ePantry, and pick it up at the MSC. Our pick-
up day is the 3rd Thursday of each month. Orders can be picked 9:30 – 11:30 am.
The ePantry may only be used once a month. Based on household size, families select from a variety
of healthy and nutrious food, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, culturally relevant oerings, and
special dietary opons, such as vegetarian and gluten-free items.
To learn about ordering and eligibility, call Elizabeth (Mon/Thu) at (608) 267-8673. To place your
own order, log on to the River Rood Pantry website. Click on “Services” and “ePantry.” Follow
the direcons. Place orders the preceding Friday through Tuesday. Elizabeth will be available on
Mondays, 8:30 am – 1:00 pm to provide assistance with ordering.
FOOD ORDER DATE FOOD PICK UP DATE
Monday, February 12 Thursday, February 15
Monday, March 18 Thursday, March 21
Monday, April 15 Thursday, April 18
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>> Independent Living Independent Living
>> Assisted Living Assisted Living
>> Memory Care Memory Care
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FOUNDATION
PLEASE DONATE TODAY! MADISON SENIOR CENTER FOUNDATION, INC.
Send to: 330 W. Miin Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Your personal donaon provides programs, acvies and services for adults over 55. Please make
checks payable to: Madison Senior Center Foundaon, Inc.
Donor Name Phone
Address City State Zip
Email Amount Enclosed $
In Honor of: In Memory of:
In Appreciaon of: Other:
Send Acknowledgement to (Name and Address):
Your donaon is tax deducble as allowed by law. Donaons are publicly acknowledged.
Please indicate if you wish to remain anonymous. For credit card gis visit:
www.cityofmadison.com/senior-center/donate/donate-today.
What Does The MSC Foundaon Do?
The Madison Senior Center Foundaon, a 501 c 3 organizaon, pays for programs and acvies,
including a multude of educaonal classes, wellness acvies, and performances. Associated
expenses include instructors, refreshments, volunteer recognion and adversing. The Foundaon
covers scholarships for any fee-based programs. If you are interested in learning more about the
foundaon contact Yolanda Shelton-Morris, (608) 266-6563 or yshelton-morris@cityofmadison.com.
PROUD SUPPORTERS OF
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PROGRAMS:
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Steinhauer Charitable Trust
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Save our Security Senior
Council
FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tom DeChant - President
Kathy Whi - Vice President/
Secretary
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Heart Health Month
February is American Heart Month, a me when all people, especially
women, are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health.
Even though heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United
States, women oen chalk up the symptoms to less life-threatening
condions such as acid reux, the u or normal aging. A heart aack
strikes someone about every 40 seconds. It occurs when blood ow
that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut o
completely.
NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2
This is an annual event held the rst Friday of February, to raise awareness about heart disease
in women. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.
Wear Red on Friday, February 2, and be entered into a prize drawing for a $10 gi card and
other fun prizes.
