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Madison Senior
Center Classes & Events
Upcoming classes include: Fall 2009 MATC Classes
Job seekers are invited to biweekly workshops at the Central Library, 201 W. Mifflin Street, offered on Monday and Thursday afternoons, 1-4 pm. Register for half-hour training sessions, which are one-one-one sessions devoted to their particular needs, by calling 266-6350.
Trained personnel help folks write resumes and cover letters, use credible job search web sites, apply for jobs online, and establish free, web-based email accounts for job search contacts.
For more information, visit http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/calendar/classes.html
THURSDAY
AFTERNOON DANCES
Madison Senior Center’s ever-popular dances, featuring live music with our resident band, are back every Thursday from 1-3 pm. A contribution of $2 for these dances supports the musicians and refreshments. Listen to great music, meet new people, dance to the fine music, and as always, enjoy the refreshments.
BOOK
BITES
Book Bites is a series of presentations and discussions with local and national authors. On Tuesday, November 10 from 1-2:30 pm at the Madison Public Library Central Branch (201 W. Mifflin Street), we welcome Libby Fischer Hellmann, author of An Eye for Murder and Easy Innocence. She will discuss books and writing from an author's perspective. No reservations required. This 45-minute presentation is followed by a question and answer period, and refreshments are served. The program is co-sponsored by Madison Public Library and the Senior Center.
MATC
CLASSES FOR FALL
The Madison Senior Center offers an extensive listing of computer and other MATC classes that start in November.
For a complete listing and an MATC class application, go to the Senior Center website www.madisonseniorcenter.org or call 266-6581.
CANDY MAKING CLASS WITH LISA Come to Candy Class on Monday, November 30 from 6-9:00 pm, just in time for your holiday giving. Learn how to create delicious, homemade candy, with a certified Wilton instructor. All supplies will be provided. Since students will go home with several, beautifully packaged candies including homemade caramels, truffles, peanut butter cups, turtles, chocolate covered cherries, angel food candy, peppermint crunch and chocolate covered oreos, is $40. Please call 266-6581 to register by Friday, November 20. HOLIDAY CARD CLASS Make five dazzling holiday cards. Learn rubber stamping techniques that use your creative energy. Join in the holiday spirit and have fun with your friends! All supplies provided. The class will meet Tuesday, December 1, 9:30 am-1:30 pm. Holiday Cards is taught by two retired MMSD teachers, Normal Kohlenberg and Barbara Lulack. The supply cost is $5. Please call 266-6581 to register by Friday, November 20. E-BAY BASICS Become familiar with eBay. Topics include: setting up accounts, searching, buying or selling, and self-protection. Those interested in setting up accounts should know how to access their e-mail accounts via the web. Bring your checkbook on Tuesday, November 3 from 9:30-11:30 am. The fee is $5. Call 266-6581 to register. LGBT
DISCUSSION GROUP
Senior adults from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered community meet on the First & Third Thursdays from 2:30-4
pm. These are friendly conversations that are informal, open dialogues. LGBT persons, their friends, and families are invited and welcome. Participants determine the topics based on current interests; a facilitator attends each meeting.
TOPS-Take off Pounds Sensibly
Looking for an inexpensive way to loose weight while having a supportive group by your side?
TOPS
is currently looking for new members to join! TOPS Club
meetings emphasize nutrition and exercise education focused on
supplementing a member's effort to manage their weight in a warm
friendly atmosphere. The TOPS group meets every Monday morning at The
Madison Senior Center. Weigh in begins at 9:30 and the meeting follows
at 10:00 am. Stop by some morning and see for yourself how it can get
your life back on the right track.
For more information on TOPS, or to find a meeting near you visit our website at http://www.tops.org or Contact: Anita Jacobson at (608) 241-5820
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarships are available to people over age 55 with annual income less than $21,660 (one person) or $29,140 (two people). The scholarship may be used for Senior Center events and classes. All information is confidential. For more information, call 267-8650 or stop by the office.
For a current listing and registration information, go to Current Newsletter and look under "Learning Opportunities."
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