Activities Calendar

The Goodman Community Center is proud to host a variety of activities for people of all ages in our community. Our activities calendar lists special events or ongoing activities outside of our regular programming. Learn more about our ongoing programs by following these links: Preschool, 4K, Elementary Afterschool, Lussier LOFT (Middle School), TEENworks (High School), Parent Programs and Older Adults.

For information about MSCR classes held at the Center, see www.mscr.org.

If you are holding an event or activity at the Goodman Community Center and you'd like the public to know about it, read this PDF on how to submit an activity.

To edit an existing event, please email matt@goodmancenter.org with the changes. He can make updates Monday through Friday, during normal business hours.

To inquire about hosting your own event or activity, please read our Reserving Rooms page.

Monday - May 14, 2012
Week 20

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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-7:30 PM TEENworks Open Discussion

Join other high school youth talking about a variety of issues facing young people today. Become a leader in your community in the fight against ignorance.

Dinner: Served in the Lussier LOFT at 4:30
9:30 AM-10:30 AM Elder AA Group, Open

 This Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is open to anyone with a desire to stop drinking.

Age: 60+
Fee: 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-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

Knitting Circle, Intro

This community knitting circle will provide an opportunity for non-knitters to learn this enjoyable craft and for knitters to work on their projects. For those who choose, we will also be working on projects for the community -- making blankets for homeless shelters or dolls for children in the hospital.

Fee: Donation
Registration: Helpful for planning but not required.
12:30 PM-2:00 PM Bingo After Lunch for Older Adults

Join your neighbors and friends for Bingo. Nickel  per card. Four card maximum. Last game of the day is Blackout.

Mondays: 12:30-2pm

Wednesdays: 12:45-2:30pm

Age requirements: 60+
Registration required:
No
Fee: Only fees per card. See above.

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

7:00 PM-9:00 PM Boys Basketball, High School

High school boys meet weekly and play basketball with GCC staff.

Location: Gym
Ages: High school
Fee: Free
Registration required: Yes

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
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

3:00 PM-7:00 PM Girls Inc. Program, High School

Exciting girls-only program is available after school. Recreational, educational, health and fitness, community service, leadership activities and lots of fun. See www.girlsinc.com for more information.

Days & Times: Mondays, 3-7pm
Fee: Free
Registration required: Yes
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

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