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Coronavirus (COVID‑19) Updates

The Senior Center is not able to open, but we invite you to join our virtual programs. If you don't have a computer, ask about our Tablets2Go program.

News & Events

  • From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni Posted 02/20/2019

    Hello Center Participants! As we head in to March and we start to witness the on-again-off again signs of Spring, I often find myself thinking about new opportunities and activities. Read more »
  • Positive Attitude Month Posted 10/09/2018

    Positive Attitude Month is an annual designation observed in October. A positive attitude is the best trait you can carry with you, because it makes any difficult or frustrating situation a lot easier to deal with. If you look at most scenarios as “glass half empty,” now is the time to change that! Looking at things with a “glass half full” perspective is a small thought process that makes a big difference. Research suggests there are lasting benefits to keeping a positive attitude. Read more »
  • Anniversaries to Celebrate Posted 02/27/2018

    In late June of 1983 the Madison Senior Center opened with a week-long celebration. This one million dollar facility was the first building in Madison designed specifically as a center for older people and built as a public and private collaboration. Read more »

Recent Articles

  • 01/13 “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
  • 12/11 Navigating the Holidays During COVID
  • 11/17 National Caregivers Month
  • 11/10 Happy Veteran's Day From The Madison Senior Center!

Archive

2021
January
  • “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

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  • National Falls Prevention Week

Clubs & Groups

  • From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni

Entertainment & Enrichment

  • 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

  • “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

  • 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

  • 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
  • WI Relay Service

Resources

  • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin (ADAW)
  • Benefits CheckUp
  • NIH Senior Health
  • MPL Senior Resources List
  • USAGov Guide for Seniors
  • 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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