Special Events

Senior Beat
Date: 6/01/2008
Through: 6/29/2008
City Channel 12 and the Senior Center bring television programming "for, by and about seniors." The June show features The Madison Senior Center's 25th Anniversary celebrations and MATC President Dr. Bettsey Barhorst, her subject is what the school offers for seniors. You can watch Senior Beat on Channel 12 as follows: Wednesdays at 6 pm, Saturdays at 7 pm, and Sundays at 8:30 am and 5:30 pm.

Employment Support Services
Date: 6/09/2008
Through: 6/23/2008
On the second and fourth Monday, from 1 – 4 pm, one-on-one employment support services are available for persons 50 years and older, searching for employment. Services provided include assistance with resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques and job search planning. Appointments are necessary, call 266-6581.

Landscape Painting Class
Date: 6/20/2008
Take home a finished oil painting in this six-hour class. Learn to prepare your canvas, mix colors and several brush stokes for a landscape that includes trees, clouds, and, water. If meets on Friday, June 20, from 9 am - 3 pm. Bring a canvas. The cost is $40 for persons over 55 ($45 for those younger.) Advance registration is necessary, call 266-6581.

Understanding The Brain
Date: 6/23/2008
This video-class looks into complex organ, the Brain and shows how it works! It is amazing that this small mass of tissue is the source of our personalities, dreams, movements and much more. And scientists are still discovering it's mysteries. Taught by Prof. Jeanette Norden, Vanderbilt University. Part 1 of this two-part class begins Monday, June 23, from 12 – 1:30 pm. The cost is $10. Advance registration is necessary, call 266-6581.

25th Anniversary Celebration
Date: 6/25/2008
The Madison Senior Center Celebrates it's 25th Anniversary this summer! The theme for this year's Celebration is "A Tribute to Silver Success" and they are planned on the 25th of each of the summer months! Celebrate our past on Wednesday, June 25, from 1 – 3 pm. The program opens with remarks from Mayor Dave Cieslewicz, Other special guest invited included are past and present Governors and Mayors, Senators and Representatives. The Keynote Speech is "Personal observations and reflections" by Barbara Quirk. The program is followed by refreshments and begins at 1 pm.

Tuesday Movie Matinees
Date: 7/01/2008
Through: 7/29/2008
On July 1, see "The Great Debaters." When African-American poet Mel Tolson (Denzel Washington) creates a debate team at historically black Wiley College, he pushes the team to a level of excellence that allows them to challenge powerhouse Harvard in 1935. Based on a true story. See "Grace is Gone" on July 15. Stanley Phillips (John Cusack) is an ex-military man trying to find the courage to break some devastating news to his two daughters: their mother has died while serving in Iraq. On July 29, see "The Bucket List." When corporate mogul Edward Cole (Jack Nicholson) and mechanic Carter Chambers (Morgan Freeman) wind up in the same hospital room, the two terminally ill men bust out of the cancer ward with a plan to experience life to the fullest before they kick the bucket. All movies begin at 1 pm and there is no charge.

Courtyard Community Social
Date: 7/02/2008
Join your courtyard neighbors for an early kick off to Independence Day! On Wednesday, July 2, play red, white and blue BINGO for prizes followed by delicious Strawberry Sundae served from 2 – 4 pm. The Senior Center, Capitol Centre Foods and Capitol Centre Apartments sponsor this fun afternoon. There is no charge!

The Genius of Michelangelo
Date: 7/02/2008
Michelangelo Buonarroti is universally recognized to be one of the greatest artists of all time. In addition to providing an overview, this nine-week class it offers anew view of the artist and aristocrat. Part 2 of this video class begins on Wednesday, July 2, from 12-1:30 pm. The cost is $10. Advance registration necessary, call 266-6581.

Attitude Adjustment Group: The Benefits of Relaxation
Date: 7/10/2008
Stressful thoughts and situations creep up on everybody; just watching the news can make people uneasy. Everybody has different personal methods that help him or her relax, but not everybody takes the time that they need to reap the proven health benefits a little "R & R" has to offer. On Thursday, July 10, at 12:30 pm, learn how relaxing helps your health and try a few relaxation activities. There is no charge.

Maintain Your Brain and Stay Sharp
Date: 7/11/2008
Discover a holistic approach to brain health on Friday, July 11, from 10 – 11:30 am. Learn about the heart-brain connection, an overview of recent research and lots of challenging and fun brain ticklers. Each participant will leave with their own action plan! Presented by Pamela Phillips Olson, LCSW, Midwest Center for Psychotherapy and Danielle Thai, Alzheimer's Association, South Central Wisconsin Chapter. The cost is $5. Advance registration is necessary, call 266-6581.

Google 101 Workshop
Date: 7/11/2008
On Friday, July 11, beginning at 9:30, learn about the search tool – Google. This hands-on class gives a brief introduction, highlighting various features that make your results appear the way you want. Also covered are methods to refine your search and hidden tools which are present in Google many of which everyday users are not aware of. The cost is $5. Advance registration necessary, call 266-6581.

Sunday Meal
Date: 7/13/2008
Enjoy BBQ ribs, potato salad and peach cobbler on July 13, at 12:30 pm. Dick Larsen entertains followed by BINGO. The cost is $3.50 and advance registrations are necessary. Call 251-8405, dedline is noon Friday, July 11. Limited transportation is available.

Outsider Art
Date: 7/17/2008
Through: 7/24/2008
Wisconsin is a state that has some of the most documented outsider artists. Take a viual tour of some of these artists amazing works. Create your own outsider piece of art and give new life to recycled objects. The class meets Thursdays, July 17 and 24, from 1 – 3 pm. The cost is $5. Advance registration is necessary, call 266-6581.