Programs - Adults

The Goodman Community Center sponsors a variety of programs for adults, including some for parents and some for the whole family to attend. Here you'll find workshops and ongoing classes to help you live well and explore your interests. We also provide space for other community activities.

Explore this website to find out more, or come by the Center to see what's going on.

Emerging Leaders Network


  • You're part of Madison's thriving community of talented young professionals and you're always looking for opportunities to network and build connections.
  • You're getting established in your career, but you feel like something is missing.
  • You have leadership skills and expertise that you could lend to a worthy cause, but you're not sure where to plug in.

Sound familiar? Goodman Community Center's Emerging Leaders Network might be for you.

The Program
GCC's Emerging Leaders is a new network designed to connect Madison's talented young professionals with leadership opportunities at the Goodman Community Center Madison's largest community center.

Members will be provided with opportunities to put their skills and expertise to use in order to grow and strengthen our community. From using your personal networks to build the GCC brand, to volunteering with one of our community development programs, the group will allow you to serve the greater community in a way that fits your particular skill set and desires.

Since you'll be investing your time in us, we'll invest in you. As a member of the GCC Emerging Leaders Network you'll have access to board development trainings, networking and mentorship opportunities as well as a variety of social events.

Why join?

  • Network with your peers and established members of the Madison community
  • Attend social events and build friendships with like-minded Madisonians
  • Fulfill your desire to give back to the community
  • Take advantage of training to develop your skills as a future Board of Directors member

Learn More
To learn more about the Emerging Leaders Network, just fill out our interest form online here: http://bit.ly/15OT1vP.  We'll be in touch right away to let you know about upcoming events and opportunities in your areas of interest.

For more information on the Emerging Leaders Network, contact Kate Katzban-Beren at kate@goodmancenter.org or 608.241.1574.

Drop in for fitness and recreation

Lussier Fitness Center

You're welcome to work out at the Lussier Fitness Center in the Goodman Community Center. More...

Check our online Activities Calendar for the most up-to-date listings of activities for adults.

Other Parent & Family programs

We offer resources for parents and families, designed to keep life fun and functional. Our monthly Parents' Group is open to anyone with children in any of our programs. We provide a meal and supervised play for the young, plus guest speakers and social time for the parents. Our Family Fun Night brings families together for creative play. Get messy with art projects, drum and dance until you drop"we'll set up and clean up, so all you have to do is enjoy the fun. We provide supplies and refreshments at no charge. When it comes to connecting with community support, Deenah Givens, Asset Based Community Development Coordinator, is your guide. See the Parent Programs page for more information. Contact Deenah, at deenah@goodmancenter.org or 241.1574 x238.

For more activities for adults and families, check out the community activities. MSCR also offers activities open to adults at the Goodman Community Center. Visit the MSCR website to find out more.

Host your event here

Planning a meeting, party, or event? The Goodman Community Center has many rooms and spaces available to the community. You'll find more information on facilities rental here.

For the current schedule of adult, parent and family programs, check out the activities calendar.


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