Discover inspiration at the UW-Madison Chazen Museum of Art on Wednesday, December 3. Barbara Rottman is working on a morning tour so you will have time to explore the entire museum at your leisure and/or have lunch. There are many food carts on the Library Mall, or you can enjoy the Memorial Union or State Street restaurants. And since we will ride the Metro Bus, there is no driving nor parking to worry about.

Date: Wednesday, December 3

Destination: Chazen Museum

Travel: Catch the Madison Metro Bus at the Cahill/Caddis Bend bus stop

Time: Leave on the 9:30 bus for a 10:00 a.m. tour

Contact: Barbara Rottman, 608-512-8646, barbara.rottman@gmail.com

Travel details:

• We board the Route B Northbound bus at Caddis Bend and Cahill, ride to the East Campus Stop (#10070, and announced by the bus driver). From there it is less than a 2-block walk to the Chazen. The trip takes about 20 minutes.
• The fare is $2.00 each way, or $1.00 with a senior pass. Contact Barbara for information on how to get the senior pass. She has a few blank cards available for you to activate with credit card funds, if you desire. Barbara’s detailed instructions are in the following pdf.
• To return, we board the Route B Southbound bus directly in front of the Chazen and take it back to Cahill, another 20-minute ride.
• Parking is available in the Great Dane and Pick ‘n Save parking lots, or on the street.

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Discover the wonders of the EPIC Medical Records campus, starting with a one-hour presentation, followed by exploration at your own pace. This tour allows you to explore the stunning campus grounds, marvel at the innovative architecture, and take in the unique themed buildings and art installations that make EPIC a true work of art. As you navigate through the campus, you’ll have the freedom to delve into the areas that interest you most, whether it’s the cutting-edge technology shaping the future of healthcare or the creative spaces that foster innovation and collaboration.

Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: Meet at 12:30 p.m.
Where: Lower level of the Senior Center
Travel: Carpool from the senior center
Presentation / tour: 1:00 p.m.
Self-guided walking tours: 2:30-5:00
Maximum group size: 35 people  

Contact: Audrey Bath, 608-220-9256

Judy Nackers has volunteered to lead a field trip to Greendale for their Historic & Folk Art Chimney tour. Alongside cobblestone streets and quaint alleyways are many chimneys representing a significant part of the town’s cultural heritage. You’ll learn the stories behind the intricate designs, from early settlers’ folk motifs to the influences of various architectural styles over the centuries. There are over 200 in the village.

• Date: Thursday, June 26
• Where: Carpool from the Senior Center at 8:30 a.m.(departure time)
• Tour: Starts at 10:30 for 1½ hour walking tour
• Cost: The tour is $10, self-pay at the start of the tour
• Lunch: Depends on the group’s preferences, and will be self-pay
• Post-tour option: Shop in their unique boutiques and dine or relax in one of their locally-owned restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, or wine bar. Also, visit the “Our Wisconsin” outlet store. If you don’t want to shop/browse, be sure you have transportation back to Madison via your own vehicle or with others who don’t want to stay for a while after the tour.
• Contact: Judy Nackers (judynackers@gmail.com)