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Education & Enrichment

  • National Senior Center Month - Open House posted August 31, 2021

    Today’s senior centers are delivering vital connections to help all older adults age well. Senior centers offer a vibrant, action-packed combination of in-person, virtual and hybrid programs. For example: Nutrition Sites, Virtual Book Clubs, Balance Classes, and Volunteer Opportunities.

    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment, Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Education & Enrichment, Health & Wellness, Live & Work
  • Ice Cream Social with Capital Centre and Blue Accordion posted July 12, 2021

    Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? What better way to celebrate that than an ice cream social and a live performance?

    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment
    Tags: live performances, Summer, Education & Enrichment, Blue Accordion, ice cream, July
  • Juneteenth posted June 28, 2021

    Juneteenth is a holiday that has been celebrated for over 156 years in African American communities but in recent years it has gained greater recognition and acceptance throughout the country.

    Category: Events
    Tags: Juneteenth, Education & Enrichment, black lives matter
  • What Voting Looks Like This Year posted October 7, 2020

    According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, 71% of Americans 65 and older voted in the 2016 Presidential election. This is an outstanding turnout compared to the 46% voting rate for 18-29 year olds in the same year. Keep it up, seniors!

    Category: Events, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Education & Enrichment, Vote
  • Celebrating National Senior Center Month and Delivering Vital Connections posted September 10, 2020

    Happy National Senior Center Month! The Madison Senior Center is spending this month celebrating all that has been accomplished in terms of making sure that Madison’s seniors are supported in successful aging despite being unable to gather at the Center.

    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment, Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Education & Enrichment, Special Events
  • Celebrating National Senior Center Month and Delivering Vital Connections posted September 3, 2020

    By Ellen Vaillant

    Category: Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Education & Enrichment
  • Staying Connected Amidst COVID-19 posted April 8, 2020

    As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, new information is being posted everyday. As we all know, the CDC has recommended that all people over the age of 60 stay home due to the high risks of

    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment
    Tags: Education & Enrichment, Entertainment, Seniors
  • All 2020 Census Systems Go: How Smart Planning, Thorough Testing, and Backup Systems Will Deliver a Secure and Successful Count posted March 5, 2020

    WRITTEN BY: DR. STEVEN DILLINGHAM AND DR. RON JARMIN

    Category: Events, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Education & Enrichment, Census
  • How Seniors Are Affected by Mesothelioma? posted February 21, 2020

    Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive disease, one that can affect any person who comes into contact with asbestos. However, some people are more at risk of developing the cancer than others.

    Due to numerous characteristics of the disease, seniors are one such group of people.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Education & Enrichment, Health & Wellness
  • MLK Day posted January 22, 2020

    When people hear “Martin Luther King Day”, they tend to think of it as a day off work, a day off school, or a day in which businesses may be closed. However, Martin Luther King Day is much more than that.

    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment
    Tags: MLK, Education & Enrichment, Special Events
  • Preparing to Care posted October 17, 2019

    No one is ever prepared to become a caregiver for a loved one diagnosed with dementia. The financial and emotional strain, as well as the time commitment are significant and draining. A new educational series is designed to help you prepare and plan for the eventuality of this situation.

    Category: Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Education & Enrichment, Live & Work, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Caregiver, Public Health
  • September 23rd is National Falls Prevention Day posted August 27, 2019

    National Falls Prevention Day, is a day set aside to educate others on how to prevent fall related injuries, the impact of falls, and to make the community aware of falls prevention programs in the community.

    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment, Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Education & Enrichment
  • Crimes of the 21st Century posted August 14, 2019

    If you search “crime of the 21st century” on the internet, what do you think would be the results? Did elder financial abuse and scams cross your mind? Unfortunately, these crimes have become so prevalent that they have earned this title.

    Category: Know Your Resources, Technology & Finance
    Tags: Education & Enrichment, Scams, Elder Abuse
  • July is National Ice Cream Month posted July 15, 2019

    Did you know that while there is no exact origin date of ice cream, there are counts of ice cream reaching as far back as the second century B.C.?

    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment
    Tags: Education & Enrichment
  • The Longest Day posted June 25, 2019

    This past weekend we celebrated the Summer Solstice, which marked the longest hours of daylight for 2019. Often this day includes fun outdoor festivities such as a BBQ or a day on the lake, but the Summer Solstice means more than a brat washed down with a Spotted Cow.

    Category: Health & Wellness
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Giving Matters, Education & Enrichment
  • St Patrick's Day posted March 14, 2019

    CELEBRATED SAINT

    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment
    Tags: Education & Enrichment
  • Dementia Friendly Communities posted March 5, 2019

    What is a Dementia Friendly community? A dementia friendly community is a village, town, city or county that is informed, safe and respectful of individuals with the disease, their families and caregivers and provides supportive options that foster quality of life.

    Category: Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Dementia, Health & Wellness, Education & Enrichment
  • AMP - Aging Mastery Program posted January 23, 2019

    Welcome to your playbook for aging well!

    As children, we’re taught how to be successful adults. By contrast, no one teaches us how to age well. As a result, most are unprepared for this new stage in life.

    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment, Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Education & Enrichment

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Recent Posts

  • Medicare 101 posted October 4, 2022
  • "Back to School" Isn't Just for Kids posted September 14, 2022
  • Immunizations Make a Positive Difference posted August 23, 2022
  • Heat Safety posted July 28, 2022

Archive

2022
October
  • Medicare 101
September
  • "Back to School" Isn't Just for Kids
August
  • Immunizations Make a Positive Difference
July
  • Heat Safety
  • National Ice Cream Month
  • Are you what you eat?
June
  • Multigenerational Homes Are On The Rise
  • Make Music Madison
  • Juneteenth
April
  • MSC Partners with the River Food Pantry
March
  • Sleep Awareness
January
  • Glaucoma Awareness Month
2021
August
  • National Senior Center Month - Open House
  • National Senior Citizens Day
July
  • August is Immunization Awareness Month
  • Ice Cream Social with Capital Centre and Blue Accordion
June
  • Juneteenth
  • Pride Month
May
  • Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength
February
  • NO FLU for You: Protect yourself. Protect others. Get a flu shot.
January
  • Flu vaccine: Your best shot for avoiding influenza
  • “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
2020
December
  • Navigating the Holidays During COVID
November
  • National Caregivers Month
  • Happy Veteran's Day From The Madison Senior Center!
  • Native American Heritage Month
October
  • Understanding Health Information
  • What Voting Looks Like This Year
September
  • National Falls Prevention Week
  • Public Health Madison & Dane County and the City of Madison Police Department are Partnering to Increase Compliance with Public Health Orders
  • Celebrating National Senior Center Month and Delivering Vital Connections
  • Celebrating National Senior Center Month and Delivering Vital Connections
July
  • Furry Friends
  • Switch Out The Salt!
June
  • Juneteenth - A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Skin Cancer Safety for Older Adults
May
  • Summering with COVID-19
  • Can’t Garden? What about a CSA?
  • Container Gardening- What, Why and How?
April
  • Looking For a Way to Enjoy Spring? Look No More!
  • DIY Cloth Masks & The Importance Behind Them
  • Avoiding Scams While in Quarantine
  • Staying Connected Amidst COVID-19
March
  • Staying Active While Quarantining
  • Staying Positive During a Crisis
  • Our best defense is our collective action
  • All 2020 Census Systems Go: How Smart Planning, Thorough Testing, and Backup Systems Will Deliver a Secure and Successful Count
February
  • Preparing to Care
  • How Seniors Are Affected by Mesothelioma?
  • Resolution Check: Have you been keeping up with your New Year resolutions?
  • Winter Safety
January
  • Age Friendly Madison - Innovative, Inclusive & Thriving
  • MLK Day
2019
December
  • Gratitude
  • Cybersecurity Tips for the Holiday Season
October
  • Preparing to Care
August
  • September 23rd is National Falls Prevention Day
  • Crimes of the 21st Century
July
  • July is National Ice Cream Month
  • Wearable Tech for Increased Health
June
  • The Longest Day
  • Stonewall OutLoud
May
  • Connect, Create, Contribute
April
  • Top five reasons retired adults should volunteer
March
  • Too many elderly people are isolated in our society
  • St Patrick's Day
  • Dementia Friendly Communities
February
  • From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni
  • February is American Heart Month
January
  • AMP - Aging Mastery Program
  • Welcome Sally Jo Spaeni New Senior Center & Senior Services Manager
2018
December
  • Aging Mastery Program
November
  • National Family Caregiver's Month
October
  • Positive Attitude Month
August
  • Building Momentum - September is National Senior Center Month
July
  • Naming the Senior Center in Your Will
  • Heat Stroke: The Facts for Seniors
May
  • Wise Words from MSC Director, Christine Beatty
March
  • Walk With Ease
  • March is National Nutrition Month
February
  • Anniversaries to Celebrate
2017
August
  • Preschool Arts & Crafts is Back!
  • Artists of the Month: August
  • Volunteer Spotlight: Sydney
July
  • Homeless … and don’t know where to start?
  • Memory Cafés
  • Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County
  • Volunteer Spotlight: Julia
June
  • Dane County Cultural Diversity Program
May
  • Finding Friendship at the Senior Center

Category

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  • Sleep Awareness
  • National Falls Prevention Week

Clubs & Groups

  • Pride Month
  • From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni

Entertainment & Enrichment

  • "Back to School" Isn't Just for Kids
  • National Ice Cream Month
  • Make Music Madison
  • Juneteenth
  • National Senior Center Month - Open House
  • National Senior Citizens Day
  • Ice Cream Social with Capital Centre and Blue Accordion
  • Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength
  • Native American Heritage Month
  • Celebrating National Senior Center Month and Delivering Vital Connections
  • Juneteenth - A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Container Gardening- What, Why and How?
  • Looking For a Way to Enjoy Spring? Look No More!
  • Staying Connected Amidst COVID-19
  • Age Friendly Madison - Innovative, Inclusive & Thriving
  • MLK Day
  • Cybersecurity Tips for the Holiday Season
  • September 23rd is National Falls Prevention Day
  • July is National Ice Cream Month
  • Stonewall OutLoud
  • Connect, Create, Contribute
  • Too many elderly people are isolated in our society
  • St Patrick's Day
  • From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni
  • AMP - Aging Mastery Program
  • Aging Mastery Program
  • National Family Caregiver's Month
  • March is National Nutrition Month
  • Artists of the Month: August

Events

  • Make Music Madison
  • Juneteenth
  • Juneteenth
  • Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength
  • “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • Happy Veteran's Day From The Madison Senior Center!
  • What Voting Looks Like This Year
  • Juneteenth - A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • All 2020 Census Systems Go: How Smart Planning, Thorough Testing, and Backup Systems Will Deliver a Secure and Successful Count
  • From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni
  • Welcome Sally Jo Spaeni New Senior Center & Senior Services Manager
  • Building Momentum - September is National Senior Center Month
  • Anniversaries to Celebrate

Giving Matters

  • Connect, Create, Contribute
  • From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni
  • Anniversaries to Celebrate
  • Finding Friendship at the Senior Center

Health & Wellness

  • Medicare 101
  • Immunizations Make a Positive Difference
  • Heat Safety
  • Are you what you eat?
  • Multigenerational Homes Are On The Rise
  • MSC Partners with the River Food Pantry
  • Glaucoma Awareness Month
  • National Senior Center Month - Open House
  • National Senior Citizens Day
  • August is Immunization Awareness Month
  • Pride Month
  • Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength
  • NO FLU for You: Protect yourself. Protect others. Get a flu shot.
  • Flu vaccine: Your best shot for avoiding influenza
  • Navigating the Holidays During COVID
  • National Caregivers Month
  • Understanding Health Information
  • Public Health Madison & Dane County and the City of Madison Police Department are Partnering to Increase Compliance with Public Health Orders
  • Celebrating National Senior Center Month and Delivering Vital Connections
  • Celebrating National Senior Center Month and Delivering Vital Connections
  • Furry Friends
  • Switch Out The Salt!
  • Skin Cancer Safety for Older Adults
  • Summering with COVID-19
  • Can’t Garden? What about a CSA?
  • Container Gardening- What, Why and How?
  • Looking For a Way to Enjoy Spring? Look No More!
  • DIY Cloth Masks & The Importance Behind Them
  • Avoiding Scams While in Quarantine
  • Staying Active While Quarantining
  • Staying Positive During a Crisis
  • Our best defense is our collective action
  • Preparing to Care
  • How Seniors Are Affected by Mesothelioma?
  • Resolution Check: Have you been keeping up with your New Year resolutions?
  • Winter Safety
  • Age Friendly Madison - Innovative, Inclusive & Thriving
  • Gratitude
  • Preparing to Care
  • September 23rd is National Falls Prevention Day
  • Wearable Tech for Increased Health
  • The Longest Day
  • Dementia Friendly Communities
  • From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni
  • February is American Heart Month
  • AMP - Aging Mastery Program
  • Aging Mastery Program
  • National Family Caregiver's Month
  • Positive Attitude Month
  • Heat Stroke: The Facts for Seniors
  • Wise Words from MSC Director, Christine Beatty
  • Walk With Ease
  • March is National Nutrition Month

Know Your Resources

  • Medicare 101
  • "Back to School" Isn't Just for Kids
  • MSC Partners with the River Food Pantry
  • National Senior Center Month - Open House
  • Pride Month
  • Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength
  • NO FLU for You: Protect yourself. Protect others. Get a flu shot.
  • What Voting Looks Like This Year
  • Celebrating National Senior Center Month and Delivering Vital Connections
  • Celebrating National Senior Center Month and Delivering Vital Connections
  • Juneteenth - A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
  • Summering with COVID-19
  • Can’t Garden? What about a CSA?
  • Avoiding Scams While in Quarantine
  • All 2020 Census Systems Go: How Smart Planning, Thorough Testing, and Backup Systems Will Deliver a Secure and Successful Count
  • Winter Safety
  • Cybersecurity Tips for the Holiday Season
  • Preparing to Care
  • September 23rd is National Falls Prevention Day
  • Crimes of the 21st Century
  • Dementia Friendly Communities
  • From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni
  • AMP - Aging Mastery Program
  • Building Momentum - September is National Senior Center Month
  • Naming the Senior Center in Your Will
  • Wise Words from MSC Director, Christine Beatty
  • Anniversaries to Celebrate
  • Homeless … and don’t know where to start?
  • Memory Cafés
  • Aging & Disability Resource Center of Dane County
  • Dane County Cultural Diversity Program

Technology & Finance

  • Avoiding Scams While in Quarantine
  • Cybersecurity Tips for the Holiday Season
  • Crimes of the 21st Century
  • Wearable Tech for Increased Health
  • From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni
  • Naming the Senior Center in Your Will

Volunteer View

  • Connect, Create, Contribute
  • Top five reasons retired adults should volunteer
  • From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni
  • Anniversaries to Celebrate
  • Preschool Arts & Crafts is Back!
  • Volunteer Spotlight: Sydney
  • Volunteer Spotlight: Julia

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Madison Senior Center

Madison Senior Center
330 West Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703
  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
  • Phone: (608) 266-6581
  • Fax: (608) 267-8684
  • seniorcenter@cityofmadison.com
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Resources

  • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin (ADAW)
  • Benefits CheckUp
  • NIH Senior Health
  • MPL Senior Resources List
  • Dane County Department of Human Services – Older Adults
  • Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Older Adults
  • Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA)

NewBridge Madison

  • Your Connection to Successful Aging

    A newly formed agency resulting from the merger of the four Madison Senior Coalitions. NewBridge is committed to enabling older adults to age in place.

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