ONGOING NORTHSIDE ACTIVIES
Activities take place at Warner Park Community & Recreation Center, 1625 Northport Drive, unless otherwise specified.
Bingo and Blingo: Every Friday, 10:15–11:15 am
Book Club (Zoom): First Wednesday,10 am. Books will be available at Lakeview Library for pick up or order through your local library and pick up at your convenience.
Card Making Club: Second Wednesday, 1 pm. Come and make decorative cards for others for all occasions. We sell them at Warner Park. We have supplies or bring your own.
Chair Yoga with Kim: Thursdays, 10:30–11:30 am. Join Kim as she leads you through gentle stretches and yoga movements from a standing or seated position. All ability levels are welcome.
Games and More:
Bunco: Mondays, 2–4 pm
Ping Pong: Mondays, 9 am–12 pm
Euchre: Tuesdays; 1–3 pm
Mahjong: Thursdays, 1‒4 pm
Drumming: Thursdays, 12–1 pm. Whether you’re a lifetime percussionist or have never touched an instrument, Instructor Marshel B. will have you feeling like a pro in no time. Instruments are provided.
Minds In Motion: Sessions for the Brain, Body and Soul: Fourth Tuesday, 10 am. This program is for people with thinking and memory changes, mild cognitive impairment, or early diagnosis of dementia symptoms. Come join us for light exercise and movement, brain stimulating activities, and connecting with others.
Mindfulness Movement, A Collaboration with MSCR: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10:15‒11:45 am. Have more energy, feel more relaxed, learn to be mindful and reduce stress while having fun. Gently stretch energy meridians, practice calming breathing techniques, and improve your body’s natural healing ability. Class is taught by Mimi Millen, Energy Practitioner since 2005.
Music Jam Session at Maple Bluff, Warren Dailey Cabin: One Saturday each month, 9 am–12 pm. All are welcome to “Turn it up!” Musicians meet to play and sing anything written after 1950. Bring your instrument, voice, favorite song and enthusiasm.
Sassy Steppers: Tuesdays, 2–3 pm. If you enjoy dancing and want to learn new moves for exercise, balance and fun, and meet new friends, this is the group for you! We meet weekly to practice choreographed steps by dance instructor Ardis Hempl.
Sewing Club: First and third Thursdays, 9 am‒12 pm. We meet monthly to provide a needed service for members of the community who do not know how to do their own mending.
● To Become a Member of the Sewing Club: Contact Deenah Givens at 608-512-0000 ext. 3002 or deenahg@newbridgemadison.org.
● To Get Items Mended: Bring your item(s) (3 items maximum) to NewBridge at WPCRC, Suite 125, and leave them with our front desk volunteer. Sewing club members will mend them for you at no charge, although donations are always welcome. You will get a call when they are finished with your item(s).
