Senior Film Fridays

McFarland Senior Outreach welcomes older adults to our new, in-person Senior Film Fridays. We will be screening some popular flicks at the McFarland Municipal Center, complete with comfortable seating, fresh popcorn, a selection of traditional cinema candies, and soft drinks. Seating is limited and reservations are required for these free events. Call McFarland Senior Outreach at 1-608-838-7117 to reserve your seat today!

Upcoming Showings:

Dinner and a Show: Mama Mia!
Friday, July 21st
Lunch served at Noon
Movie showing at 1:00 P.M.
McFarland Municipal Center, 5915 Milwaukee Street.
Suggested Donation: $4.50

Beat the summer heat and enjoy a festive luncheon including pizza and salads followed by a showing of the 2008 movie musical Mama Mia! Participants will be provided with refreshing, fruity, non-alcoholic mocktails to sip during the show. 

Mama Mia! is the 2008 film adaptation of the Broadway musical. This is the story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father, told using hit songs by the popular 1970s pop group ABBA. Featuring a star-studded cast including Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, and Amanda Seyfried.

Mah Jongg

According to Wikipedia, "Mah Jongg is an exciting tile-based game that originated in 19th century China. Similar to the western game of rummy, Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy and luck. Game play involves tiles placed strategically using critical thinking which is very helpful for brain health." For those familiar with the game, the group follows national rules. Open to new or experienced players. Tiles are provided. 

• Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• McFarland Municipal Center Community Room at 5915 Milwaukee Street
• Free to attend
• Drop-ins welcome
• No pre-registration required

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Sewing Group

If you would like to touch lives in your community using your creative sewing, knitting or crocheting skills, consider joining the McFarland RSVP Sewing Group. Volunteers create items like quilts, afghans, shawls, fidget/activity quilts, mittens, face masks and more to donate to nonprofit organizations to help people of all ages throughout Dane County. The McFarland group partners with RSVP of Dane County to determine projects and distribute completed items. If you prefer to work independently, volunteers are welcome to create items at home and then bring the completed projects to the meetings. Supplies such as yarn, thread, and fabric are available. 

The sewing group welcomes new people who can donate some time at the group meeting or in their own homes to make items. Donations of supplies for the projects are also welcomed. For questions about group participation or donations, contact McFarland Senior Outreach at 608-838-7117.

• 1st Friday of the month
• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Homestead Apartments Community Room, 5910 Anthony Street in McFarland

Tai Chi with Margaret Reeves

According to Mayo Clinic, "Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Tai chi can be a positive part of an overall approach to improving your health. The benefits of tai chi may include:

• Decreased stress, anxiety and depression
• Improved mood
• Improved aerobic capacity
• Increased energy and stamina
• Improved flexibility, balance, and agility
• Improved muscle strength and definition"

Class Details:

• Mondays from 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M.
• McFarland Municipal Center, Community Room, 5915 Milwaukee St.
• $5.00 suggested donation per class
• Drop-in, no pre-registration required

For questions, email instructor Margaret Reeves or call 608-515-4722.

Lunch and Learn 

Join us for our quarterly Lunch and Learn Program. Guest speakers are invited to present on a range of topics pertaining to aging. Attendees are served a luncheon at noon, followed by the presentation from 12:30pm to 1:15pm with a Question & Answer period following. Space is limited and reservations are required. 

Falls Prevention: Friday, June 23, 2023

Are you concerned about falling? 1 in 4 older adults suffers a fall each year in the United States and falls are the top cause of injury-related death among our older population. The good news is that falls are NOT a normal part of aging and can be prevented! Join us on June 23rd as Tracie Halvorsen, Level 2 Trauma Program Director at St. Mary's Hospital and member of the Falls Free Dane Coalition of Safe Communities, shares about why we should care about falls and what we can do to help prevent a fall. Learn about community resources and programs to help you stay upright, independent and healthy.  

• Friday, June 23rd
• Doors open at 11:45 a.m.; Lunch served at Noon
• Presentation from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
• McFarland Municipal Center, Community Room, 5915 Milwaukee St.
• Suggested donation of $4.50
• Call to reserve a spot at 608-838-7117, starting June 1st