Calendar

1:00 - 1:20 p.m.: Southdale Park, 200 Deer Valley Road   

1:30 - 1:50 p.m.: The Pines Apartments, 2302 High Ridge Trail    

2:00 - 2:30 p.m.: The Fairways Apartments, 2301 Traceway Drive 

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 

In-person & Zoom! 8:30 in-person / 8:30 Zoom / 9:45 in-person. 

Join us for a great cardio and light strength-building routine!  Cost: $30 

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. 

New Players always welcome!

Ping Pong at 9:00am
Bunko at 1:00pm

Join instructors Melissa & Felicia for a great chair-based exercise class! Cost is $20.

Please 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. 

Cardio Drumming W/ Melissa! 

Mondays, May 22—July 17 (skip May 29).

Frridays, May 19—July 14.

Take one or both! All equipment included. 

$30 per session. Drop-ins available for both days for $5. 

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. 

Sleep: we all want it, so let’s talk about it. Sleep plays an important role in all of our lives. It impacts our overall health, memory, emotional regulation, and even how much we weigh! Despite its importance, reports from the CDC show that over one-third of Americans are not getting an adequate amount of sleep on a regular basis. Luckily, there are many scientifically supported strategies for getting more sleep and getting better sleep. 

If you’re interested in learning more about the science of sleep and how to improve your sleep using “sleep hygiene” and technology resources, come join us on May 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fitchburg Senior Center. 

Speakers: UW Medical students, Krista Brackman and Michael Fromandi. No registration required.