Wide Variety of September Events

SEPTEMBER NEWS / Madison Senior Center All events held at 330 W. Mifflin Street in the Heart of Downtown Madison. A Photo Affair Seeks Photographers Dane County photographers 55 years and better are invited to submit their photographs for judging during A Photo Affair exhibit, displayed at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin Street, 53703 from October 1 through 29. Each photographer may submit up to three photos, matted or frames, for a registration fee of $10. Please deliver photos to the Senior Center on Tuesday, September 28, noon - 3 pm, or Wednesday, September 29 from 9 am - 12 noon. Professional judges award cash prizes and ribbons with evaluation comments. Pick up your exhibit brochure and application at the Front Desk, download them on our website, www.madisonseniorcenter.org or call 266-6581. Vision Problems? Attend this informative class with Marshall Flax, M.S., Certified Low Vision Therapist, as he discusses vision problems on Wednesday, September 8 at 10 am. He is a Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist from the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired and will answer your questions. No charge, but call 266-6581 to register. Got Stuff, what to do with it? Lori Chapman, Senior Move Manager with Segues will speak about the five categories everything falls into and how to get started organizing, downsizing and decluttering. Lori will also share resources and fun information about this series. Register for Thursday, September 9 from 10:30 - 11:30 by calling 266-6581. No charge. Olbrich Gardens: Be Inspired On Thursday, September 9, attend horticulturist Samantha Peckham's presentation, Designing with Vegetables and Herbs. Learn how to transform your garden into a place where herbs, fruits, and vegetables will grow amongst hardy perennials, shrubs and trees. She will also discuss the edible and ornamental qualities many of the best herbs, veggies, fruits, and flowers for your garden. There is no charge for either presentation, but kindly register at 266-6581. Fair Housing Information The Fair Housing Center of Greater Madison (FHCGM), a satellite office of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, is a private non-profit organization that operates a full-service program. It promotes fair housing throughout the State of Wisconsin by combating illegal housing discrimination and by creating and maintaining racially and economically integrated housing patterns. Please join Tobi LeMahieu on Wednesday, September 8 at 10:30 am to learn more. No charge, but kindly call 266-6581 to register. Leaf Printing on Fabric Join Instructor Nancy Welch on Friday, Sept. 10, 1-2:30 pm to create your own art. Use fresh leaves, paint on leaf, rub with hand, brayer or back of spoon onto fabric, shirt or t-shirt (students bring their own shirts, shopping bag, pillow case, napkins or whatever you want to print on, an apron, fresh leaves and a tablespoon). Provided: the acrylic paint, paper to practice on and some brayers to roll out the paint. This is an easy form of art with exciting results. $25 fee. Call 266-6581 to enroll. Book Bites: Author Michael Schuler Making the Good Life Last: Four Keys to Sustainable Living by author Michael Schuler dismisses the assumption that consumption and constant stimulation equal happiness. He shows how, by applying the principles of sustainability to our personal lives, we can discover treasures; a beautiful and healthy earth home, enduring relations, strong communities, work that contributes to the common good, and play that restores our bodies and lifts our souls. Join us on Tuesday, September 14 at 1:00 pm for this inspiring presentation. Refreshments served. No charge. Non-traditional Doll Making Class Express yourself. Join Wendy Fern Hutton's non-traditional doll making class using simple sewing techniques. Create a doll that speaks to your soulan animal totem, a medicine doll or maybe a spirit guide. Use fabrics, beads, feathers, ribbons, and sequins. Join Wendy (221-5937) for four weeks beginning Friday, September 17 from 1:30 - 4 pm. $35 fee. Call 266-6581 to register. Maximize Your Memory Concerned about your memory? Join Tracy Earll from the Alzheimer's Association, and learn how to tell the difference between normal age-related memory loss and dementia. Discover new tips and strategies for improving memory. Explore the importance of a brain-healthy lifestyle. Come prepared for an informative and interactive workshop on Monday, September 20 from 9:30 - 11am. No charge, but call 266-6581to register. Blogging 101 NEW! Learn how to start a simple, free, and private blog that you can share with friends and family. Get started on Thursday, September 23 from 1-3 pm in the computer lab and discover how to share family history, personal memories, photos and daily thoughts with friends and family through your blog. Bring email addresses for a few people with whom you will share your blog. Open to all levels of computer experience. Meets monthly on Thursdays, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. No charge, but call 266-6581 to register. StrongWomen (and men!) Join Instructor Janelle Burnham beginning Wednesday, September 16 from noon -1 pm. The StrongWomen Program is safe, effective, enjoyable, and easy to learn. Learn 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. The benefits include arthritis relief, balance and reduction of falls, bone strengthening, weight maintenance, improved glucose control, sleep improvement and overall, a healthier "you." The class meets Wednesdays and Fridays for eight sessions from noon- 1 pm. The cost is $15. Pre-register by calling 266-6851.

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