JUNE Events at the Madison Senior Center

Mah Jongg Want to learn a new game? Want to play in a group? Mah Jongg is a popular game that is played with tiles. Join the fun on Thursday, June 3 from 1 - 2:30 pm. at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St. Instructors know both American and Chinese versions. Wool Wet Felted Pouch/Purse Come create a colorful small pouch or purse using colorful wool roving (wool before it is spun into wool) and embellish with colorful silk threads or yarns. Join us on Friday, June 4 from 1-3 pm at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St. Bring a small towel, a 12" x 18" piece of small bubble wrap. This class is easy, fun and open to anyone interested in discovering a new art form. Nancy Welch, instructor. The $25 fee includes materials. Call early to register 266-6581. StrongWomen Class Join Instructor Janelle Burnham beginning Monday, June 7 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm. The StrongWomen Program teaches strength-training that focuses on improving the health and well-being of middle-aged/older men and women by increasing strength, muscle mass, and bone density. Meets Mondays and Wednesdays for eight weeks (15 sessions through July 28; no class July 5) from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St. The fee is $15. Pre-register by calling 266-6851. Book Bites on Second Tuesday For this updated edition of Every Root an Anchor, writer and arborist R. Bruce Allison celebrates Wisconsin's most significant, unusual, and historic trees. As early Wisconsin conservationist Increase Lapham said, tree histories increase our love of home and improve our hearts. They deserve to be told and remembered. Tuesday, June 8 from 1- 2 pm at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St. No charge. Refreshments served. Successful Container Gardening An expert from Felly's Flowers will present this interesting program on Thursday, June 10 from 12:30 -1:30 pm. at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St. Learn about container gardening, planting flowers, vegetables and citrus fruits that you bring in for the winter. Why not try small fragrant bushes such as gardenias and jasmine? Questions and answers will follow. No charge. Nourish your Noggin Join us for this fun and interactive program for those who are interested in brain health. Learn how memory works, about related changes (what is normal and what is not) and how to live a brain-healthy lifestyle. Brought to you by the Alzheimer's Association on Thursday, June 10 from 10 - 11 am. at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St Call to register 266-6581. No charge. ZOO News: Summer Series Join us on the third Wednesday to learn about the Henry Vilas Zoo. Meet with Zoo Director Jim Hubing on Wednesday, June 16 from 10 - 11 am the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St for an interesting presentation on the caring and nurturing of their animals. Mark your calendar for July 21 and August 18 to explore all that the Henry Vilas Zoo has to offer. Facebook 101: Beginning Class Wondering what this "Facebook" is all about? Sign-up for a two-week class that covers the basics of this social utility website with hands on instruction. Back by popular demand, Facebook specialist Jen Walker of Walker Creative Design will teach on Tuesdays, June 8 and 15 from 10 - noon at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St. Space is limited to 12 participants. $10 fee. Register by calling 266-6581. Facebook: Intermediate Class Learn the next steps about Facebook and all that it has to offer. Your Facebook account should be up and running before you take this class. Join Facebook specialist Jen Walker of Walker Creative Design on Tuesdays, June 8 and 15 from 1-3:00 pm. at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St. Space is limited to 12 participants. $10 fee. Register by calling 266-6581. Doll Making Join Wendy Fern Hutton for a non-traditional doll making class on Thursday, June 24. With simple sewing techniques, create an art doll that speaks to your soul. Call Wendy at 225-9664 with questions. Bring connection & creativity to your life. The 4-week class runs Thursday, June 24 through July 15 from 1:30 - 4:00 pm at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St m. $30 each. Call 266-6581 to register.

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