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.

Tuesday - May 15, 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-6:30 PM Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) , Open Meeting

This Atwood Women's Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is open to any woman with a desire to stop drinking.
Age requirements: No
Registration required:
No
Fee: No
6:30 PM-8:45 PM TangoBasico Lessons > Argentinian Tango

Argentinian tango lessons focusing on fundamental techniques and communication between partners. Salsa at 6:30pm, Argentinian Tango at 7:30pm

Age requirements: Adults
Fee: $10
Registration required: Yes

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

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.
12:45 PM-2:45 PM Senior Euchre

Friendly euchre tournament for those 60 and over every Tuesday.  Top three scorers win prize money.  Enjoy a cup of coffee while playing cards, or better yet, come early for lunch and dessert and then stay to play euchre.  You don't need to be a card shark but a middling amount of euchre knowledge is needed.

Age requirements: 60+
Registration required:
No
Fee: $1 to feed the kitty
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
9:00 AM-12:00 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
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