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Mondays Learn the basics and bidding starting in May and continuing into June. 

Cost $60. 

Instructor: Glenna Shanahan, Master Bridge Player. 

Location: Madison Bridge Club, 2818 Todd Dr. 

Call Glenna to register: 608-347-5827 

This series will look at the evolution of the American movie musical. Each week, we will watch and learn about an important film in the musical genre with an introduction to each film that will include important historical points, fun facts and short biographies of the stars. 

Join us for a trip through Hollywood musical history! No registration required. 

May 5: Show Boat (1936) 

May 12: The Great Ziegfeld (1936) 

May 19: The Poor Little Rich Girl (1936) 

May 26: Maytime (1937) 

Ballroom Basics for Balance is a fun way for you to regain your balance and have fun while doing it!! This five-week series for only $30 will be 1 hour 15 minutes on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. No partner required!

Payment is due within one week of registration and can be dropped off at the Senior Center. Please also register online at www.fitchburgwi.gov/seniorcenter and click “Program Registration” at the top, OR call 608-270-4290 

Our charity quilts are donated to RSVP.  We sew quilt tops from donated fabric, then tie and bind to complete them.
Quilting experience is not necessary. There are always ways to help and everyone is welcome. 
Our morning is ended sharing coffee, sweets and conversation in the dining room.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, outdoor yoga is a fantastic way to enjoy nature while focusing on your inner and outer self. And the challenge of practicing on uneven surfaces helps improve your balance and stability.

 Since this summer’s planned patio construction outside the center preempts using that space for yoga, we will hold a beta class at the Agora on Tuesday, May 23, at 9:00 a.m. 

Assuming the beta site is successful, that may be the location for the rest of the summer. 

Linda Gorchels will be your outdoor yoga guide. She earned RYS 200 yoga and yin yoga certifications from Yoga Alliance and taught two outdoor yoga series for the Senior Center last summer.

This is free to attend but registration is required. Please register online at www.fitchburgwi.gov/seniorcenter and click “Program Registration” at the top, OR call 608-270-4290.

You can register for the following Tuesday play each Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.  A confirmation email will be sent out to those registered players prior to Tuesday play. 

Register either online at www.fitchburgwi.gov/seniorcenter and click “Program Registration” at the top, OR call 608-270-4290 and we will register you through the same online site.

Bid Whist and Spades are popular trick-taking card games that have been enjoyed for generations. Both games require strategic thinking and teamwork, making them great for social gatherings. 

Join us at the Fitchburg Senior Center every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. 

No registration required. 

New Players are always welcome!

Euchre at 12:45pm

American Mahjong at 1:00pm

The Stepping On program in Fitchburg, offered by the Fitchburg Senior Center and Safe Communities of Madison-Dane County, aims to reduce falls among older adults. Wisconsin has the highest rate of fall-related deaths for people aged 60 and above. The program provides strategies for avoiding falls, such as balance and strength exercises, home safety checks, medication review, and more. Guest experts such as physical therapists, pharmacists, low vision experts, and community safety officers provide falls prevention information and strategies. 

The workshop is designed for people aged 60 or older who have fallen or have a fear of falling. Participants can expect to leave with more strength, better balance, and increased confidence and independence. The cost is $35, and the program runs for seven weekly, two-hour sessions from April 13 to June 1, 2023. Start time: 11:00 a.m. This is an online virtual series. 

Register either online at www.fitchburgwi.gov/seniorcenter and click “Program Registration” at the top, OR call 608-270-4290 and we will register you through the same online site. 

Learning to Grow into Our Second Act is a six-week series that examines the lives and methods of people who have engineered a meaningful and satisfying life. Discussions will focus on happiness, end of life issues, spirituality, physical/mental declines and using tools to develop a personal road map to ensure a successful “Second Act” for you. 

The sessions will be weekly on Tuesdays from May 23—June 27, 1:00—3:00 p.m. There is no fee for the class. 

Class readings/curriculum will be emailed prior to class. The Senior Center can provide printed copies for $5 if desired or participants can print on their own. 

Register by May 16--Space is limited! You can register either online at www.fitchburgwi.gov/seniorcenter and click “Program Registration” at the top, OR call 608-270-4290 and we will register you through the same online site.