Celebrating Older Americans Month at the Madison Senior Center

An Artful Affair and an Intergenerational Essay Contes

AN ARTFUL AFFAIR The annual senior art show, An Artful Affair, opens at the Senior Center on Friday, May 6 from 5 - 8 pm. It features artworks in watercolor, pastels, oils, ink/pencil, chalk, acrylics, and mixed media that are created by talented Dane County artists 55 years plus. Works are judged, and cash prizes and awards are announced at the opening night celebration. Total Awards and Promotions has graciously donated trophies and ribbons for this year's event. Refreshments will be served. Last year, more than 40 artists displayed 100 plus works in the upper lounge of the Senior Center. This year's art show promises to be wonderful, with new interest in fiber art. Select works of art will be for sale. The show is open from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, M - F, through May 31. There is no charge to view the show. Friday, May 6th is also Gallery Night in downtown Madison. Visit other near-by galleries; all are open with refreshments and special shows. Enjoy a pleasant evening stroll, viewing interesting art and celebrating the talents of local artists. Celebrate Young Essay Readers with an Ice Cream Social On Wednesday, May 11, from 3-4:30 pm, hear students from eight Madison Metropolitan School District middle schools read winning essays on: "My Best Older Friend" or "My Grandparents." The statewide essay contest involves about 475 Madison sixth-grade students and is hosted locally by the Madison Senior Center and the four Madison Coalitions of Older Adults. Enjoy this special event by listening to the sincere reflections of these young people, topped off with some fun social time featuring ice cream sundaes. Look for parents, Mayor Paul Soglin, and Beth Moss, MMSD School Board Representative, at the event. Kindly register at 266-6581. Both events held at the Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin Street.

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