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Giving Matters

  • Connect, Create, Contribute posted May 7, 2019
    Each year, more and more older adults are making a positive impact in and around Dane County. As volunteers, employees, employers, educators, mentors, advocates, and more, they offer insight and experience that benefit the entire community. That’s why Older Americans Month (OAM) has been
    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment, Giving Matters, Volunteer View
    Tags: OAM, Madison Senior Center
  • From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni posted February 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.
    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment, Giving Matters, Know Your Resources, Volunteer View, Clubs & Groups, Events, Health & Wellness, Technology & Finance
    Tags: News & Events
  • Anniversaries to Celebrate posted February 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.
    Category: Events, Giving Matters, Know Your Resources, Volunteer View
    Tags: News & Events
  • Finding Friendship at the Senior Center posted May 30, 2017
    Kathy's Story Retired librarian Kathy began coming to the Senior Center in 2009, so her husband could take advantage of the foot care clinic.  After her husband passed away she found many other programs for herself, like Artful Affair, PLATO classes, Great Courses, and musical
    Category: Giving Matters

Recent Posts

  • MSC Partners with the River Food Pantry posted April 4, 2022
  • Sleep Awareness posted March 22, 2022
  • Glaucoma Awareness Month posted January 24, 2022
  • National Senior Center Month - Open House posted August 31, 2021

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2022
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
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  • 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
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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
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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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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
  • 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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