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“Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Posted 01/13/2021
On Monday, January 18, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, and the recognition of this day is more important than ever this year. Our country and our communities are in turmoil on multiple fronts as we live day to day with events and circumstances that we never thought could occur in the United States of America. Read more » -
Happy Veteran's Day From The Madison Senior Center! Posted 11/10/2020
As Veteran’s Day 2020 approaches, the Madison Senior Center would like to show our veterans how truly grateful we are for their service. “The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” - Jeff Miller Read more » -
What Voting Looks Like This Year Posted 10/07/2020
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! Because what we learn time and time again is that every vote counts. Of course, this is clear in small elections, but do you remember that the 2000 Presidential election between George W. Bush and Al Gore was ultimately decided by 537 votes? This is not to mention that once again, issues that could dramatically help or hurt seniors are up for debate. Read more » -
Juneteenth - A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway Posted 06/19/2020
Today is Juneteenth. On this day in 1865, the people of Galveston Texas were told the war had ended and that enslaved people were now free. This news came to Texas 2 ½ years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Read more » -
All 2020 Census Systems Go: How Smart Planning, Thorough Testing, and Backup Systems Will Deliver a Secure and Successful Count Posted 03/05/2020
WRITTEN BY: DR. STEVEN DILLINGHAM AND DR. RON JARMIN The 2020 Census is important because responses help determine congressional representation for each state, and guide how billions of dollars in public, private, and not-for-profit resources are distributed across the country for the next 10 years. Those funds are used for critical services like emergency response, fire departments, schools, health care, and transportation. Read more » -
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 » -
Welcome Sally Jo Spaeni New Senior Center & Senior Services Manager Posted 01/02/2019
Monday, January 28, 10:30 - 11:30am Please join us to welcome the new Senior Center and Senior Services Manager, Sally Jo Spaeni. Sally Jo Spaeni is a familiar face in the downtown service area. She was formerly with the Community Development Authority (CDA-City of Madison), where she worked as a Housing Site Manager at The Triangle, Read more » -
Building Momentum - September is National Senior Center Month Posted 08/16/2018
Today’s senior centers are a vibrant, action-packed combination of life engagement, cognitive and physical stimulation, and learning and doing what they can about avoiding disease and disability. During National Senior Center Month, the Madison Senior Center is celebrating these shared experiences that build momentum in the lives of everyone around them. 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 »
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