Older Adults
TUESDAY Recurring Older Adult Activities
This is a general recurring schedule. Last minute activity changes can be found on the whiteboard near the Ironworks front desk. Ask the front desk or older adult program staff for more info on any of these activities.
Weekly on Tuesday
Tech Assistance
10am – 12pm
Bolz B
By appointment only. Email Jess to set up a time to have your tech questions answered by a dedicated volunteer.
Short Story & Philosophy Discussion Group
10 – 11:30 am, Philosophy Start
10 – 11:30 am, Short Story Start
Older adult lounge
Rotates weekly between stories and topical philosophy discussions. Short fiction discussed with activist and retired journalist Dan Melton. Open to all adults. Discussions will follow. Contact Dan Melton at oakville000@yahoo.com or 608-249-9632 for meeting information.
Mindful Meditation
10:45 – 11:45 am
Ironworks
Guided meditation from instructor Laiman Mai. The three parts to these sessions are: body awareness and sensation, loving kindness meditation and gratitude meditation with optional share.
Gentle Exercise
11 am – 12 pm
Online
These range-of-motion exercises are recommended by doctors and therapists to help keep joints flexible and can be practiced both sitting and standing. Instructor Rachel Sandretto is offering online classes via Zoom. These classes meet the Balance Stamp of Approval from the Balance Keys Committee of Safe Communities of Madison-Dane County. Contact Rachel at sandretto.taiji@gmail.com to get the link to the sessions.
Trivia with Art Paul
12:45 – 2 pm
Older adult lounge
All are welcome, no registration needed! Hosted by beloved participant, Art Paul.
Euchre
1 – 3:30 pm
Rashke
For more information about older adult program contact:
Gayle Laszewski
Assistant Director of Older Adult Program
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Jess Rucks
Older Adult Program Coordinator & Meal Site Manager
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