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MSCR offers fun fall activities for adults, too

By Nicole Graper
Madison School & Community Recreation

Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) offers a variety of appealing activities for adults. Explore your interests and get to know others who share your hobbies. Register at mscr.org. Partial fee assistance is available for those who qualify.

Pickleball: Join this new popular sport. MSCR is expanding Pickleball programs at East High School and Black Hawk Middle School this fall. Similar to tennis, pickleball is played on a smaller indoor court with a paddle and a hard whiffle ball. All skill levels are welcome; beginner and intermediate courts are available.

  • Mondays, Oct. 29‒Dec. 10, 7‒9 pm, Black Hawk Middle School, Course #19555
  • Wednesdays, Oct. 31‒Dec. 12, 7‒9 pm, Black Hawk Middle School, Course #19577
  • Thursdays, Nov. 1‒Dec. 13, 7:15‒9:15 pm, East High School, Course #19271

Sewing: MSCR offers several sewing classes at MSCR East, 4620 Cottage Grove Road. Sewing machines are available during class.

  • Alterations: Sundays, Oct. 7‒21, 2:30‒4:30 pm, Course #19591
  • Sewing 2: Tuesdays, Oct. 9–30, 9:30‒11:30 am, Course #19382
  • Throw Pillow Cover: Wednesdays, Oct. 10‒17, 6:30‒8:30 pm, Course #19601

Drawing & Painting: Bring out your creative side at one of our painting or drawing classes.

  • Continuing Chinese & Japanese Brush Painting: Mondays, Oct. 15–Nov. 9, 9‒11:30 am, Course #195601; or Wednesdays, Oct. 17–Nov. 14, 6‒8:30 pm, Course #19578; Warner Park Community Recreation Center
  • Drawing 2: Mondays, Oct. 29‒Dec. 3, 1‒3:30 pm, MSCR East, Course #19565
  • Painting Watercolor 2: Wednesdays, Oct. 31‒Dec. 12, 9‒11:30 am, MSCR East, Course #19306

MSCR, Madison’s public recreation department, offers a variety of programs for all ages including arts, enrichment, fitness, sports, swimming and more. Visit mscr.org online or call 204-3000 for more information.

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