What we’re about
Madison isn't all young adults, some of us are over 50, but young at heart! If you live on or near the isthmus, are over 50, and are seeking new friendships, join us. We'll meet primarily between 10am - 5pm, with some events in early evenings. Are you retired? still working from home? caregiving for a spouse and need an outing? new to the area? looking for friends to meet up with to enjoy the farmers markets, trips to the library, music on the terrace, lectures, walks to galleries? recovering from an injury and need to get back into your groove? Join this group of locals in Madison WI. Meetings are held downtown more often, but we also plan activities on both East and West sides.
P.S. If we meet in a coffee shop or restaurant consider buying a drink or appetizer.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Share a Glass of Wine at the Cambridge Madison Tasting Room (Women 50+)Cambridge Madison Tasting Room, Madison, WI
Share a glass of red or white, and a few stories about your summer so far! Appetizer plates are also available. Your host will keep her eyes out for any conflicting events, but Wednesdays are usually quiet there and great for socializing. You might even leave with a bottle! Event is for women age 50+.
When you arrive, walk all the way to the back wall, and look to the right, as there is more seating in that area (not immediately visible when entering).
Located at the E bus line stop "S Whitney at Gilbert" for those arriving by bus.
The Cambridge Tasting Room website - Beer and Politics - Harmony Bar and Lecture at A Room of Own's Own - Women 50+Harmony Bar & Grill, Madison, WI
Here's hoping alcohol and politics mix, because we'll start with a brew at the Harmony Bar, and follow it with a lecture on Nordic Socialism given by Pelle Dragsted, a member of the Danish parliament and the leader of the socialist political party Enhedslisten (Red-Green Alliance). We meet at 12:45pm at Harmony, chat a bit, and then walk 2 blocks to A Room of One's Own Bookstore, for the lecture that begins at 2pm. This talk is jointly sponsered with UW's Visiting Scholars program. You are encouraged to enjoy the wonderful selection of this bookstore. The event is FREE, but the beer isn't!
Neighborhood street parking is available. It's easier to arrive by bus, on the C line, at "Eastwood and Division" stop.
A Room of One's Own - Lecture Event Listing
UW Lecture Listing for August 9th - Allen Centennial Outdoor Jazz Concert in the Garden - +1 Guest allowedAllen Centennial Garden, Madison , WI
Enjoy the beauty of the Allen Centennial Garden and the toe-tapping jazz of LES CORDES EN BLEU, a trio of guitar, violin and bass with music inspired by the legendary Django Reinhardt (French jazz of the 1920s). Enjoy hot jazz, trad jazz, bebop, straight-ahead jazz, and jazz standards. Bring a guest, spouse, friend to this event! Just indicate a +1 below. We meet at 4:30pm to get set up before the music starts. Bring your own refreshment in a thermos!
HEAT NOTICE: Your host will cancel this event if temperatures are 84 degrees or higher, at 3pm, as the event can be uncomfortable at high temperatures, no matter the beauty of the garden. She'll update this listing and send out a notice. You are still encouraged to go, but Cheryl suffers at higher temps! Wear sunscreen and a hat with brim for more comfort.
On arriving, pull a white folding chair from the lawn and bring it to where we are gathering. On a hot summer day, it can help to move into a shadier area. Cheryl is bringing a colorful bike flag, so look for that. Parking ramps are near the garden.
Some of us, afterwards, may walk down to the lake path and enjoy the wonderful view. The lake path is accessible behind the gardens.
Allen Centennial Garden Jazz on Sundays Program
Sampling of Le Cordon en Bleu
