Madison Senior Center

Back for the first time in 3 years, Make Music Madison is running throughout the city! This city-wide event features an outdoor day of music held annually on the summer solstice.

 On June 19th, Americans throughout the country will observe a historic holiday known as Juneteenth. Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery in the United States and promotes pride and solidarity for all African Americans.

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.

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.

On Monday, January 18, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, and the recognition of this day is more important than ever this year.

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

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!

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.

WRITTEN BY: DR. STEVEN DILLINGHAM AND DR. RON JARMIN

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.