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Technology & Finance

  • Avoiding Scams While in Quarantine posted April 10, 2020
    As we know, scammers are always an issue. However, during this time scammers are even more on the prowl to take advantage of vulnerable people due to COVID-19. Possibly one of the most helpful services during this time is people that help with errands, whether that be delivering your
    Category: Health & Wellness, Know Your Resources, Technology & Finance
    Tags: COVID-19, Scams
  • Cybersecurity Tips for the Holiday Season posted December 3, 2019
    Our Top 5 Online Shopping Tips
    Category: Entertainment & Enrichment, Know Your Resources, Technology & Finance
  • 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. Financial scams typically go unreported, but they are
    Category: Know Your Resources, Technology & Finance
    Tags: Education & Enrichment, Scams, Elder Abuse
  • Wearable Tech for Increased Health posted July 10, 2019
    The summer months have finally rolled around and it is time to get outside and soak up that vitamin D! What better way to accomplish this than walking? Did you know, there is wearable technology that can tell you how many steps you’ve taken and encourage you along the way? A recent study found that
    Category: Health & Wellness, Technology & Finance
    Tags: Health & Wellness, Fitness, Walking
  • 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
  • Naming the Senior Center in Your Will posted July 13, 2018
    Preparing for the Future
    Category: Know Your Resources, Technology & Finance

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

Archive

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
  • 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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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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