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What Is The Gathering Place?The Gathering Place is a nonprofit senior activity center. Seniors participate in activities, classes, programs, trips and receive services. What are the hours?8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Open weekends and evenings for special events or rentals. Do I have to be a member?Membership is optional. The yearly fee is $10. You do not have to be a senior or a resident of Milton to be a member. Members receive discounts on trips and some programs. How do I find out about activities and events?A monthly newsletter is available at The Gathering Place or can be mailed to you for $7 per year. Information is also available in the Milton Courier, Janesville Gazette and Edgerton Reporter. What are some of the activities?Aero-toning, Armchair Aerobics, Pinochle, Euchre, Bridge, Computer classes, Music Variety, Current Events, Ceramics, Blue Notes Chorus, Yoga, Pool, Dominoes, Rubber Stamping, Garden Club, Knitting/Crochet, Sing-Alongs, quilt tying, movies, Bingo, Scrapbooking, Book Club, and special events and classes which are offered monthly. How can I sign up for activities, services or trips?Call The Gathering Place at 608-868-3500 or stop in and sign up. Is there a cost for activities?There is a wide range of activities with varied costs and many free activities. What services are provided?We offer many services including: Foot Clinics, Massage Therapy, Benefit Specialist, Nutritionist, Nutrition Site, video, audio book and book lending, Blood Pressure Screening, Tax Assistance, Exercise equipment, Home delivered meals, Energy Assistance, Flu/pneumonia shots, rental of the facility, referrals and information. Is there a nutrition site?Yes. We serve meals Monday through Friday at noon. Reservations must be in by noon the day before dining with us. A donation of at least $2.50 is requested. No one is ever turned away if they cannot afford the donation. The menu is published in our newsletter and in local newspapers. Can I rent the facility?Yes, The Gathering Place is available for rental when not in use by the seniors. Contact the staff about cost and date availability. How can I volunteer at The Gathering Place?Call or stop by the reception desk and leave your name and phone number and pickup a volunteer packet. The staff or Volunteer Coordinator will call you to discuss possible volunteer activities. |
The Gathering Place715 Campus St.Milton, WI 53563-1738Phone (608) 868-3500Fax (608) 868-3471E-mail: tgpstaff@charter.net
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