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 The Village, Raising Children Together

Join other parents, adults, staff and area professionals at The Village, as we come together each month to learn, share and connect in a safe, open and friendly environment. Supper is included. Parents and kids eat separately and have separate activities.

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-9:00 PM SASYNA Neighborhood Association

Join in the conversation about improving the Schenk-Atwood Starkweather Yahara Neighborhood.
Age requirements: No
Registration required: No
Fee: No

9:00 AM-11:00 AM Parent Tot Time

Goodman Community Center gym is open for parents and children ages 1 through 4 years of age to play and explore together. We will provide toddler equipment such as tunnels, balls, mats, and tricycles. Toys and sports equipment donations are always welcome.

Location: GCC Gym
Age requirement: 1 through 4 year olds
Fee: $3 for first child, $2 for each additional child, $10 maximum. Children under 2 and parents are free.
Registration required: No

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.

1:00 PM-3:00 PM Bridge

Party Bridge for older adults

Confirm room on welcome board in the lobby.

Age requirements: 60+
Registration required: No
Fee: None

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

10:30 AM-11:30 AM NEW > String Theory

A new morning knitting, crocheting, embroidery, etc. group. This guaranteed-to-be fun group is offered through the older adult program and is open to all adults. Just bring your choice of string, your needles and your "Chatty Cathy" streak. Let's get yarning.

Fee: No
Registration: None

12:30 PM-3:00 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

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

5:30 PM-7:30 PM TEENworks Club, Americorps Reunion

Meet with other area youth for activities to help you be the best candidate for a job or college education. These evenings will include learning job readiness skills, info on how to be prepared for college plus fun activities.

Dinner: Served in the Lussier LOFT at 4:30

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

5:00 PM-7:00 PM CLUE, Skateboard Club

Come skateboard, video your skateboarding and have lots of fun. The Skate club meets year-round. There will be a heavier emphasis on Art and Media during the winter months. Meets every Wednesday 5-7 pm as long as the Goodman Center is open.

IMPORTANT > We are not notified of schedule changes. Please check the Loft website at www.theloftmadison.org or contact the Lussier LOFT for current information.

Location: LTC
Ages: Middle and high school students
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No

5:00 PM-7:00 PM CLUE, Skateboard Club

Come skateboard, video your skateboarding and have lots of fun. The Skate club meets year-round. There will be a heavier emphasis on Art and Media during the winter months. Meets every Wednesday 5-7 pm as long as the Goodman Center is open.

IMPORTANT > We are not notified of schedule changes. Please check the Loft website at www.theloftmadison.org or contact the Lussier LOFT for current information.

Location: LTC
Ages: Middle and high school students
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No

5:15 PM-7:00 PM Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meeting for Women

This Atwood Women's Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is open to any woman with a desire to stop drinking. See also NA Traditions