FAQs | The Gathering Place

Q? What is The Gathering Place?

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The Gathering Place is dynamic senior activity center offering first-class wedding and venue rental options, and a variety of activities for adults of all ages. These include classes, workshops, programs, trips and other services. Most are free of charge. While we encourage membership, non-members may participate in all TGP-sponsored activities.

Q? What are the hours?

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8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Open weekends and evenings for special events or rentals.

Q? How do I rent The Gathering Place for an event?

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The Gathering Place has many options and price ranges to meet your needs, with venues on both levels of the building and including the patio, garden and extensive green space behind the building Check out our page here for more information.

Q? How do I find out about activities and events?

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A monthly newsletter is available at The Gathering Place and many other places of business in the greater Milton area. The newsletter is also distributed in select locations in Edgerton and Janesville. Members receive the newsletter by mail. Click here for the latest newsletter. You can also find out the latest by following us on Facebook .

Q? What are some of the activities?

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Fitness - Strong Women, Zumba Gold, Tai Chi ,Chair Yoga, Dance Aerobics ,Stretching Classes ,Workout Room (open daily), Chair Massage, Blood Pressure

Games - Mah Jong, Scrabble ,Euchre ,Sheepshead ,Phase 10

Activities & Classes - Open Art Studio, Pool Players, Music Jam, Bingo, Bridge, Pinochle, Quilting, Knitting & Crocheting, Dulcimer Class, Blue Notes, Movies, Trips, Basket Classes, Stained Glass, Book Club, Leather Tooling, Rag Ruggers, Coloring Group, Writing Group

Q? How can I sign up for activities, services or trips?

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Call The Gathering Place at 608-868-3500 or stop in and sign up.

Q? Is there a cost for activities?

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There is a wide range of activities with varied costs. Many are free.

Q? Do I have to be a member?

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Membership is not required to participate in our activities, but the support of members is appreciated. The 2020 fee is $30.00 for individuals and $50.00 for a couple. You do not have to be a senior or a resident of Milton to be a member. We are not offering new Lifetime memberships this year; however, all current lifetime memberships will always be valid.