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Juneteenth
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Juneteenth is a holiday that has been celebrated for over 156 years in African American communities but in recent years it has gained greater recognition and acceptance throughout the country.
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Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength
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May 2021
In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again in Dane County as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new ways to support each other.
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“Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
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On Monday, January 18, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, and the recognition of this day is more important than ever this year.
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Happy Veteran's Day From The Madison Senior Center!
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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
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What Voting Looks Like This Year
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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!
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Juneteenth - A Message from Mayor Rhodes-Conway
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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.
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All 2020 Census Systems Go: How Smart Planning, Thorough Testing, and Backup Systems Will Deliver a Secure and Successful Count
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WRITTEN BY: DR. STEVEN DILLINGHAM AND DR. RON JARMIN
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From the Desk of Sally Jo Spaeni
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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.
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Welcome Sally Jo Spaeni New Senior Center & Senior Services Manager
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Monday, January 28, 10:30 - 11:30am
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Building Momentum - September is National Senior Center Month
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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.
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