6:00 AM-9:00 PM Lussier Fitness Center

Use the fitness center to stay in shape or get in shape. Annual memberships are $225 for adults and $175 for seniors over 60. Six month memberships are $150. for adults and $100 for seniors. Convenience cards for 26 uses are available for $81.25 and 10 use passes are $32.50. 
Age requirements: Adults
Registration required: No
Fee: Drop-in rates are $3.50 per use. For membership info, see this web site under Resources.

7:00 AM-5:30 PM Goodman Community 3-yr-old Preschool, LICENSED

City accredited state licensed childcare.  There is currently a waiting list. Our program is based on a creative curriculum that is child directed and play based.

Pick up by 5:30 pm is the parent's responsibility. Accepts full time and part time enrollment.

IMPORTANT > Closings and schedule changes are communicated directly to parents by Preschool staff.

Age requirements: Must be 3 years old

Registration required: Yes. Enrollment application required. Available at the GCC reception desk.

Fee: Sliding fee scale

5:30 PM-7:00 PM MEDIAWORKS, Digital Media Workshop

MEDIAWORKS pairs Madison creative communications professionals with teens interested in the arts. Our focus is video and music production, a burgeoning industry that requires skills from a vast array of artistic professions and careers. Students will explore their creativity in a fun, fast-paced environment.

Closings > Does not meet during MMSD school breaks or holidays. No class on days when GCC is closed.

Location: MEDIAWORKS Lab in gym building

Ages: High School Students

Fee: Free

Registration required: Yes. Forms will be filled out the first day of class.

8:45 PM-10:30 PM Soccer: Indoor Co-ed 5-on-5

Wednesdays, ongoing, October 13-May 11

Times: 8:45-10:30 pm

Ages: 21+ years

Fee: $3 drop-in

Registration required: No

7:30 AM-11:00 AM 4K, Morning 4-year old Kindergarten LICENSED

City accredited state licensed childcare.  There is currently a waiting list. Our program is based on a creative curriculum that is child directed and play based. We are a community site for the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) 4 year old Kindergarten (4K) program. As a public school program, there is no tuition. There is an AM and PM 4K program as well as extended care available. 

IMPORTANT > Closings and schedule changes are communicated directly to parents by Preschool staff.

Age requirements: Must be 4 years old by September 1, 2011

Registration required: Yes. Enrollment application required through the MMSD.

Fee: No

11:00 AM-3:00 PM 4K, Afternoon 4-year old Kindergarten LICENSED

City accredited state licensed childcare.  There is currently a waiting list. Our program is based on a creative curriculum that is child directed and play based. We are a community site for the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) 4 year old Kindergarten (4K) program. As a public school program, there is no tuition. There is an AM and PM 4K program as well as extended care available. 

IMPORTANT > Closings and schedule changes are communicated directly to parents by Preschool staff.

Age requirements: Must be 4 years old by September 1, 2011

Registration required: Yes. Enrollment application required through the MMSD.

Fee: No

3:00 PM-6:30 PM Lussier LOFT Resource Center

Monday through Thursday 3-6:30pm: Daily after school programming for middle and high school students including academic homework hour, a bit of free time and an enrichment opportunity of your choice. Shuttle to Metro east and north bus transfer shelters available with parent permission.

Fridays 3-5pm: Activities just for fun. Movies, gym time with staff, and field trips. Shuttle to Metro east and north bus transfer shelters available with parent permission.

Saturdays 1-5pm: Drop-in only. Includes computer lab, skateboarding, video games and quality time with staff. No transportation on Saturdays.

Dinner: Served 4:30 Mondays through Thursdays.

Special programming may be available on days when school is out. Space may be limited. Check it out!

Ages: Middle and High School students

Fee: Free

Registration required: Yes

6:30 PM-8:00 PM Buddhist Philosophy, Slogans for Living

Each week the group will review one Buddhist slogan and discuss how to apply it to daily life.

NOTE: Usually meets in Merrill Lynch C, please check welcome board to confirm room when you come in.

Days: Wednesdays, starting January 18

Times: 6:30-8 pm

Ages requirements: Adults

Fee: Donations welcome

Registration Required: No,

8:15 AM-9:00 AM Zumba

Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. Exercise and learn Zumba with instructor Megan Barry

Ages: 21+ years

Fee: $3 drop-in

Registration required: No

9:00 AM-10:00 AM Five Minute Chair Massage

Age requirements: 60+ year
Registration required: No
Fee: No

10:00 AM-11:00 AM Gentle Exercise for Older Adults

Work on stretching and range of motion exercises. Exercises can be done either standing or sitting in a chair.
Age requirements: 60+ year
Registration required: No
Fee: $1 suggested donation

11:30 AM-12:45 PM Senior Lunch - Dane County Nutrition Site

Goodman Community Center is a Dane County Nutrition Site.  Doors open at 10am to read the paper, play games, socialize and enjoy time with friends. 11:30 is the suggested arrival time for all seniors who want to enjoy the meal. At 11:40 tossed salad is served and the entree is served at noon. Activities to follow. Transportation is available through Dane County. Contact Marlene the day before you'd like transportation.

Age requirements: 60+
Registration required: No
Fee: Donation requested, but please come even if you're unable to contribute toward lunch.

12:45 PM-2:30 PM Bingo After Lunch for Older Adults

Wednesday is a nickel per card. Four card maximum.

Mondays: 12:30-2pm

Age requirements: 60+
Registration required: No
Fee: Nickel per card. Four card max.

2:45 PM-5:30 PM Afterschool Childcare, LICENSED

Afterschool programming for youth attending Lowell, Emerson, Marquette and Lapham elementary schools.  Children are transported from Lowell and Emerson in a MMSD bus and from Marquette and Lapham in GCC vans.  Pick up by 5:30 pm is the parent's responsibility.

IMPORTANT > Closings and schedule changes are communicated directly to parents by Preschool staff.

What's included:  Afternoon snack
Age requirements: Elementary school age
Registration required: Yes
Fee: Sliding fee scale

6:30 PM-8:00 PM Buddhist Philosophy, Slogans for Living

Each week the group will review one Buddhist slogan and discuss how to apply it to daily life.

NOTE: Usually meets in Merrill Lynch C, please check welcome board to confirm room when you come in.

Days: Wednesdays, starting January 18

Times: 6:30-8 pm

Ages requirements: Adults

Fee: Donations welcome

Registration Required: No,

3:00 PM-6:30 PM Lussier LOFT Resource Center

Monday through Thursday 3-6:30pm: Daily after school programming for middle and high school students including academic homework hour, a bit of free time and an enrichment opportunity of your choice. Shuttle to Metro east and north bus transfer shelters available with parent permission.

Fridays 3-5pm: Activities just for fun. Movies, gym time with staff, and field trips. Shuttle to Metro east and north bus transfer shelters available with parent permission.

Saturdays 1-5pm: Drop-in only. Includes computer lab, skateboarding, video games and quality time with staff. No transportation on Saturdays.

Dinner: Served 4:30 Mondays through Thursdays.

Special programming may be available on days when school is out. Space may be limited. Check it out!

Ages: Middle and High School students

Fee: Free

Registration required: Yes

6:30 PM-8:00 PM Fritz Food Pantry

Everyone who needs food is welcome to visit our food pantry once a week. First visit? Bring identification for every household member. First come, first served.

Important: The food pantry is closed when the Goodman Community Center is closed. 

Days: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Times: Tues: 9:00 am-noon (with meal); Wed. 6:30pm-8pm (with meal); Thurs: 12:30pm-3pm
Age requirements: 18 or older
Registration required: On site
Fee: No

3:00 PM-6:30 PM Lussier LOFT Resource Center

Daily afterschool programming for middle and high school youth including academic homework hour, a bit of free time and an enrichment opportunity of your choice. Dinner served Monday through Thursday at 4:30pm. Fridays are just for fun: Movies, gym time with staff, and field trips. Shuttle to Metro east and north transfer shelters available with parent permission, at 6:40pm. Special programming available on no school days; space may be limited, check it out!

Age requirements: Middle and High School Students
Registration required: Yes
Fee: Free

6:45 PM-8:15 PM Aerial Silks, Intermediate Class

Kids 10 and up through adults, prior silks experience required. 

Taught by Luv Joy Seamon. Students will work on climbing techniques, footlocks, and basic standing sequences from the footlock, the straddle, and the same side hook. We will also use the silks as a sling to teach some of the basic techniques.

Ages: 10 and up through adults.

Fee: $100 for the 6 week session. Drop-in enrollment available for $18.50/class, but priority will go to those who are enrolling for the whole session.

Registration required: Yes, register on-line or contact Marcia.

3:30 PM-6:30 PM Boyz Invasion, 8th and 9th Grade

Programming offers boys movies, volunteer projects, recreation, discussions, education, health and fitness, community service, and leadership opportunities. Dinner is served at 5:00 pm.

Days: Monday and Wednesday

Time: 3:30-6:30 pm

Ages: 8th-9th grade

Fee: Free

Registration required: Yes

6:45 PM-8:15 PM Aerial Silks, Intermediate Class

Kids 10 and up through adults, prior silks experience required. 

Taught by Luv Joy Seamon. Students will work on climbing techniques, footlocks, and basic standing sequences from the footlock, the straddle, and the same side hook. We will also use the silks as a sling to teach some of the basic techniques.

Ages: 10 and up through adults.

Fee: $100 for the 6 week session. Drop-in enrollment available for $18.50/class, but priority will go to those who are enrolling for the whole session.

Registration required: Yes, register on-line or contact Marcia.

4:00 PM-5:00 PM After School Tutoring

Sign up for a half-hour slot for help with any high school subject, introductory level college course and/or Microsoft software.

IMPORTANT: Schedule updates are not made in this calendar. No class when GCC is closed. Contact the Lussier LOFT for questions about changes from the normal schedule.

Dinner: Served in the Lussier LOFT at 4:30

6:45 PM-8:15 PM Aerial Silks, Intermediate Class

Kids 10 and up through adults, prior silks experience required. 

Taught by Luv Joy Seamon. Students will work on climbing techniques, footlocks, and basic standing sequences from the footlock, the straddle, and the same side hook. We will also use the silks as a sling to teach some of the basic techniques.

Ages: 10 and up through adults.

Fee: $100 for the 6 week session. Drop-in enrollment available for $18.50/class, but priority will go to those who are enrolling for the whole session.

Registration required: Yes, register on-line or contact Marcia.

4:45 PM-6:00 PM Low Flying Trapeze, Intro

With Marcia Miquelon. We'll be spinning, flying and dangling from single-point, low-flying trapezes and other aerial apparatus. After learning/reviewing the basics, we will set up learning, play and practice structures which pose new challenges for all experience levels. 

Ages: Teens / Adults

Fee: $120 for 8 week session.

Registration required: Yes, register on-line or contact Marcia.

6:45 PM-8:15 PM Aerial Silks, Intermediate Class

Kids 10 and up through adults, prior silks experience required. 

Taught by Luv Joy Seamon. Students will work on climbing techniques, footlocks, and basic standing sequences from the footlock, the straddle, and the same side hook. We will also use the silks as a sling to teach some of the basic techniques.

Ages: 10 and up through adults.

Fee: $100 for the 6 week session. Drop-in enrollment available for $18.50/class, but priority will go to those who are enrolling for the whole session.

Registration required: Yes, register on-line or contact Marcia.