Author Archives: Linda Gorchels

Dane County Landfill Tours

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Each year, Dane County Landfill hosts nearly a thousand visitors (of all ages) for tours of its facilities. The events offer an excellent opportunity for lessons in environmental stewardship, science, engineering, and technology. They are free, but require preregistration.

  • Friday, July 14, 2023, 10:00-11:30. Contact Marchelle Mertens (marchellem4m@gmail.com) for information. She will obtain the tickets for the group and handle carpooling from the Senior Center.
  • Sign-up Deadline: To ensure there are enough tickets available, please respond to Marchelle by Friday, May 26.

 

Seven Acre Dairy brunch

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  • Friday, June 30, 2023
  • Departing from the Senior Center at 10:00 a.m.
  • A tour of the facility in Paoli with “Nick” is scheduled for 10:30 A.M. Lunch is at 11:30
  • RSVP to Carolyn Hook (chook5644@gmail.com) by Friday, June 23rd. She will arrange carpooling. Please specify how many riders you are able to take in your car if you are willing to drive.

The Dairy Cafe is Seven Acre’s casual, counter-service cafe, serving breakfast and lunch. The menu features locally-roasted coffee; fresh bakery items; salads; soups; and sandwiches. The Dairy Cafe also features their famous soft-serve ice cream made in-house with milk from the Sarbacker family at Fischerdale Holsteins.

Check out their sample menu. No reservations needed at the Dairy Cafe.

The Dairy Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch every day of the week. Monday-Friday they’re open 6:30AM-2:30PM. Saturday and Sunday from 8AM-4PM.

Betty Lou Fiesta Cruise

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Betty Lou Fiesta Cruise

Experience Madison the way it is meant to be seen – from the water! Come aboard Betty Lou Cruises for incredible views of Madison from Lake Mendota. Experience the Madison skyline, highlights along the shoreline, and the history of our fascinating city.

  • Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
  • $59 includes Mexican buffet & unlimited Coronas, Margaritas, House Wine and Soda
  • Cruises run rain or shine. There are no refunds. Check out their FAQ if you have other questions.
  • Register with Barbara Mathis (britisher75@yahoo.com). She will collect the money and make the reservations for the cruise. Please pay her at the June meeting, or arrange another way to reimburse her.
  • Parking is in the Mariner’s Inn parking lot, 5339 Lighthouse Bay Drive, Madison. Carpooling will be informal (on your own).
  • Sign-up Deadline: Given the popularity of this cruise, respond to Barbara by Friday, June 2 so she can make reservations before it is booked.

Memorial Day Event and Pizza

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Here is an email from Carolyn Hook for all AWG members.

From: Carolyn Hook

To :Active Women’s Group

Fifteen men from the Revolutionary War through the Vietnam War are buried at a beautiful little cemetery on County Road M in Fitchburg. The list I have is from 2012, so there may be more veterans from current wars resting there.

Please join me at the Oak Hill Cemetery on Friday, May 26th at 10:00 A.M. to pay our respects with Memorial Day just around the corner. 

Afterward we will venture down the road a couple of miles to Sugar River Pizza for lunch. Many of you know this restaurant and love it like I do. If it’s raining, you are on your own! I melt in the rain! Hope you will join me.

Carolyn

Arboretum Garden Tours

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Marcia Griskavich asked that I share her following email about the UW Arboretum tours:

The UW Madison Arboretum conducts public tours of the gardens. Below is the schedule for 2023. Perhaps we could share this with AWG gals. Hours of the Arboretum Grounds 4 a.m.—10 p.m. Visitor Center Open weekdays 9:30 a.m.—4 p.m., weekends 12:30–4 p.m.

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2023 Program Updates

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We have a new presenter for October. Our own Jo Anne Lindberg stepped up to offer her services. Her presentation at the October 11 meeting will be: “The Art of Self-Care: A Hands-on Workshop.”  A 30-year veteran of Asian medicine, Jo Anne will help us develop skills such as breathwork, self-massage, and pressure points.

We have one other change. Barry Callen (who is moving to Ecuador in August), and Elissa Gonda (who is getting married in June), swapped dates. That means our presentation on June 14 will be on self-hypnosis, and our November 8 presentation will be on acupuncture.

The updated calendar is downloadable from the Program Calendar tab.

Outdoor yoga 2023

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Outdoor Yoga is Back!

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 Fitchburg Community / Senior Center preempts using that space for yoga, we must find an alternative location. While that issue is yet to be resolved, mark your calendar for the first class on Tuesday, May 23. The time will be either 9:00 or 9:15, with the location to be determined. Stay tuned for updates.

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 Fitchburg Senior Center last summer.

Walking

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Join the walking group this Thursday. Here is Elizabeth’s message:
As many of you were unable to join us for our last walk, I thought we could go to the same place again.
It was a beautiful walk and we saw pelicans and eagles in the lake. Bring your binoculars if you wish.
DATE: Thursday, April 27
TIME: 10:00 AM
PLACE: Lussier Family Heritage Center, 3101 Lake Farms Road
We will meet in the parking lot across the road from the Lussier Family Heritage Center (Lower Yahara River parking lot) and follow the bike path from there.
Please let me know if you are able to join the group so we don’t leave anyone behind.
As always if you have any questions feel free to give me a call (608-220-3190) or email me. Hope to see you Thursday!
Elizabeth Barnum