City Council Meeting

August 19, 2019, 7:00 PM @ Monona Public Library
Municipal Room (lower level)

The Monona City Council meets regularly on the first and third Mondays of each month. An agenda and packet for this meeting can be viewed on this page by the Friday before the meeting. To stream this meeting live, or to view a recorded version of this meeting, please visit the Monona Community Media's You Tube channel.

Pirate Island Bridge Reconstruction Public Information Meeting

August 22, 2019, 6:00 PM @ Monona Public Library
Municipal Room (lower level)

The Public Works Department is hosting this public information meeting to inform residents on plans to reconstruct the Winnequah Road bridge that crosses the channel to Pirate Island in 2020. The proposed work includes the complete replacement of the bridge and relocation of the water main under the Pirate Island channel. Monona’s consultant, MSA, will present some information about the project, then open the meeting to a question-and-answer session.

Lil' Badger Children's Consignment Sale: New Parent Pre-Sale

August 22, 2019, 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Monona Community Center

Are you a new mom, dad or grandparent? You'll find everything you need for your new addition -- gently-used children's clothing, toys, baby gear, and more! Register for our new parent pre-sale by August 21, 2019 and shop before the public.

Lil' Badger Children's Consignment Sale

August 23, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM @ Monona Community Center

Buy and sell gently-used children's clothing, toys, baby gear and more. We have items for newborns, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age, tweens and teens! A portion of the proceeds benefit the Monona Parks & Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund.

Memory Screening at Monona Library

August 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Monona Public Library

Sign up for a free 10-minute memory screen. Learn about resources available in the community and ways you can reduce dementia as you age. Brought to you by the Dementia Friendly Monona Initiative and Dane County Human Services.

Lil' Badger Children's Consignment Sale: Public 50% Off Sale

August 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Monona Community Center

Buy and sell gently-used children's clothing, toys, baby gear and more. We have items for newborns, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age, tweens and teens! On this last day of the sale, most items are 1/2 price. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Monona Parks & Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund.

Monona Farmers' Market

August 25, 2019, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Ahuska Park

Pop Up Beer Garden!

August 29, 2019, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Schluter Park

Enjoy live music, snacks and a variety of beers at Monona Parks & Recreation's Pop Up Beer Garden, Come on down to beautiful Schluter Beach and celebrate the almost end of the week with us!

Finance & Personnel Committee

August 19, 2019, 6:15 PM @ Monona Public Library
Municipal Room (lower level)

Intensive Survey of Historical and Architectural Sites- Public Launch Event

August 28, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Monona Community Center

The City of Monona Landmarks Commission Presents the Intensive Survey of Historical and Architectural Sites – A Report of Findings Prepared for the City of Monona. Hear from both the Wisconsin Historical Society, and Mead & Hunt on the findings of an intensive survey to identify historic resources within the City of Monona that are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and the potential for historical preservation tax credits. Learn more about the properties documented in the survey. The event is free and open to the public Full report available at: www.mymonona.com/historicalsurvey

Library Board Open Meeting

August 20, 2019, 7:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Board Meeting

August 20, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Bike Tour starting at 6:00 PM

The August meeting of the Parks & Recreation Board will be a Bike Tour of various parks in Monona starting at 6:00 PM at Stone Bridge Park

Plan Commission *Cancelled*

August 26, 2019, 7:00 PM @ Monona Public Library

Stretch & Tone

August 19, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Quilt Workshop

August 19, 2019, 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Senior Center

Pilates

August 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Bridge

August 19, 2019, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Senior Center

Sip & Swipe Cafe

August 19, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Monona Senior Center - Monona Room

Learn how to access information plus connect with family, friends and more through a tablet. This is not a class to deal with technical difficulties with your personal device. You will learn the basics of turning off and off the device, what the buttons mean and swiping as well as using texts, the camera, Skype and Facetime. Call 222-3415 to register. No need to have a tablet. We have one for you.

Senior Shape-Up

August 20, 2019, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM @ Senior Center

This class combines chair-based exercises with movements to get your heart rate up. A volunteer will begin the video.

Carve-In

August 20, 2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

500/Hand & Foot

August 20, 2019, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Meditation Series

August 20, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Kirsti Pope is back due to your request! In May, she presented a great program titled “10 Ways to Benefit from a Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation Practice”. Join us for this four-part series, each week building on the previous week to learn more about the benefits of meditation to promote health and well being. The cost of this series is $15.00 for all four sessions or $5.00 for each session if you drop in. August 6th - Simple Awareness, Mindfulness Meditation, Sitting Meditation August 13th - Intro to Yoga, Moving Meditation and Mindfulness, Breath Work August 20th - Sitting practice, Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation, Yoga for self love August 27th - Developing a Personal Practice, Conclusion Call 222-3415 to reserve your space today as seating is limited. Experience the benefits of mediation for yourself in this great, relaxing series!

Scrabble

August 20, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Stretch & Tone

August 21, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Pilates

August 21, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Foot Care Clinic

August 21, 2019, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Monona Room

Canasta

August 21, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Senior Center

Steppin On Falls Prevention Course

August 21, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Monona Community Center - Lounge

One in four people age 65 and older has a fall each year. You don't have to be one of them. Stepping On can help you avoid a dangerous and costly fall so you can keep doing the things you love to do. Learn to identify and remove or avoid fall hazards in your home and outside, learn how vision, hearing, medication and footwear affect your risk of falling. Learn strength and balance exercises you can adapt to your individual level. Call 222-3415 if interested in attending. Seating is limited.

Stepping On Falls Prevention Program

August 21, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Monona Community Center Lounge

Have you fallen or are you limiting your activities because you are afraid you might fall? Interested in improving your balance to prevent a future fall? It is never too late to start! Stepping On is an effective falls prevention program for older adults. Each class is 2 hours and it meets for 7 weeks. Wednesdays, Aug. 21st - Oct. 2nd from Noon - 2:00 p.m. Call 222-3415 to register. Space is limited.

Euchre

August 21, 2019, 12:45 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

American Mah Jongg

August 21, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Monona Public Library Media Room

If you have the current year card from the National Mah Jongg League, consider playing. Contact Laura at (608)421-2226 if interested. The last week of each month is mock tournament play. New players are always welcome.

Gourmet Lunch & Euchre

August 22, 2019, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM @ Nora's II

Off-site lunches are planned each month at a popular restaurant in the area. Following lunch, Euchre is played at the restaurant. You must register by noon on August 19th. No shows and cancellations after this date are responsible for payment. Lunch Menu includes: Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread, dessert and coffee

Memory Screening

August 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Monona Library

Sign up for a 15-minute memory screen. Learn ways to can reduce dementia as you age and about resources available in the community. Brought to you by Dane County Human Services. Call 222-6127 to make an appointment.

Stretch & Tone

August 26, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Quilt Workshop

August 26, 2019, 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Senior Center

Pilates

August 26, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Adult Coloring

August 26, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Monona Senior Center - Monona Room

Join us for a relaxing, social activity that is all everyone is talking about. All materials will be provided to participate in some adult coloring. Bring a friend or meet others who are interested in the benefits of coloring.

Diabetic Foot Clinic

August 26, 2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Please bring 2 towels

Bridge

August 26, 2019, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Senior Center

Senior Shape-Up

August 27, 2019, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM @ Senior Center

This class combines chair-based exercises with movements to get your heart rate up. A volunteer will begin the video.

Monona Senior Chorus Rehearsal

August 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Monona Senior Center Main Hall

Call 222-3415 for further details regarding requirements for joining the Monona Senior Choir. This group performs at facilities in the area on dates in addition to weekly rehearsals.

Monona Senior Entertainers

August 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Senior Center

Carve-In

August 27, 2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

500/Hand & Foot

August 27, 2019, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Meditation Series

August 27, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Kirsti Pope is back due to your request! In May, she presented a great program titled “10 Ways to Benefit from a Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation Practice”. Join us for this four-part series, each week building on the previous week to learn more about the benefits of meditation to promote health and well being. The cost of this series is $15.00 for all four sessions or $5.00 for each session if you drop in. August 6th - Simple Awareness, Mindfulness Meditation, Sitting Meditation August 13th - Intro to Yoga, Moving Meditation and Mindfulness, Breath Work August 20th - Sitting practice, Mindfulness and Compassion Meditation, Yoga for self love August 27th - Developing a Personal Practice, Conclusion Call 222-3415 to reserve your space today as seating is limited. Experience the benefits of mediation for yourself in this great, relaxing series!

Scrabble

August 27, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Chair Massage

August 28, 2019, 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM @ Monona Room

Experience the benefits of massage, whether you are recovering from an injury, suffering from chronic pain or headaches of just working on overall wellness. You can benefit from improved circulation, a reduction in swelling, relaxed muscles, enhanced sleep quality and more! Call 222-3415 to schedule your massage today!

Stretch & Tone

August 28, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Pilates

August 28, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Cook Once, Eat Twice

August 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Senior Center

We will show you how you can save time and money and enjoy leftovers with the cook once, eat twice method. We welcome Lori from The Oilerie in Sun Prairie as she shares this great information with us. Call 222-3415 to register.

Canasta

August 28, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Senior Center

Diabetic Foot Care Clinic

August 28, 2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Monona Room

All diabetics are welcome to attend by appointment. We hold the clinics in the Monona Room of the Senior Center. Please bring two towels with you. The nurse will perform a complete foot inspection, warm foot soak, nail trimming and relaxing foot rub. Call 222-3415 to make an appointment.

Steppin On Falls Prevention Course

August 28, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Monona Community Center - Lounge

One in four people age 65 and older has a fall each year. You don't have to be one of them. Stepping On can help you avoid a dangerous and costly fall so you can keep doing the things you love to do. Learn to identify and remove or avoid fall hazards in your home and outside, learn how vision, hearing, medication and footwear affect your risk of falling. Learn strength and balance exercises you can adapt to your individual level. Call 222-3415 if interested in attending. Seating is limited.

Stepping On Falls Prevention Program

August 28, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Monona Community Center Lounge

Have you fallen or are you limiting your activities because you are afraid you might fall? Interested in improving your balance to prevent a future fall? It is never too late to start! Stepping On is an effective falls prevention program for older adults. Each class is 2 hours and it meets for 7 weeks. Wednesdays, Aug. 21st - Oct. 2nd from Noon - 2:00 p.m. Call 222-3415 to register. Space is limited.

Euchre

August 28, 2019, 12:45 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

American Mah Jongg

August 28, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Monona Public Library Media Room

If you have the current year card from the National Mah Jongg League, consider playing. Contact Laura at (608)421-2226 if interested. The last week of each month is mock tournament play. New players are always welcome.

Senior Shape-Up

August 29, 2019, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM @ Senior Center

This class combines chair-based exercises with movements to get your heart rate up. A volunteer will begin the video.

Crafters

August 29, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Senior Center

Dominoes

August 29, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Senior Center

Navigating Through Senior Housing

August 29, 2019, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Monona Senior Center

Navigating through senior housing is an educational presentation that is intended to provide an overview of the housing choices available to the senior population. The goal of the presentation if to provide insight into what Home Health Agencies, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Communities offer. Participants will gain a better understanding on what questions to ask and what to look for if needing to find and /or start visiting senior housing options. This presentation is presented by Sara with The Waterford at Fitchburg. Call 222-3415 if interested in attending.

Stretch & Tone

August 30, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Cribbage

August 30, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Senior Center

Pilates

August 30, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Low Vision Support Group

August 30, 2019, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Senior Center

The Low Vision Support Group serves as a monthly gathering of those with various stages of vision loss and their caregivers to help create a safe and open environment for participants to share their stories and learn techniques for improving their quality of life. Transportation is provided free of charge for those who live within a determined distance from the Monona Senior Center. This speaker this month will be Gabe DeLeon, Low Vision & Blind Service Provider with Adaptive Technology Resources, Inc. who will share information and demonstrations on magnification devices, wearables and software. Call 222-3415 by Wednesday, August 28th in interested in attending.

Sheepshead

August 30, 2019, 12:15 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Free Movie

August 30, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Senior Center

Eco-Action Tuesday

August 27, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Monona Public Library

Easiest Way to Garden Ever: Create a Lasagna Garden On Site! Are you ready to convert a part of your lawn to a garden but think it will be too difficult? Lasagna Gardening is the answer! Joe Muellenberg, Horticulture Coordinator at UW Madison Extension, will explain, step by step, how to create a Lasagna Garden. That’s not all, you will have the hands-on experience of assembling a small garden on-site at a Monona residence! More details will be available at a later date. Adults, teens and older children are welcome. There will be free refreshments and a door prize! Eco-Action Tuesdays is sponsored by MGE and Willy St. Co-op.