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Vitality Through Herbs: A Nutritive Wellness Experience
Join us for a transformative herbal wellness workshop!
Discover the power of nutritive herbs for holistic well-being, while learning about important safety considerations. Engage your senses as we taste a variety of herbs and create personalized tea bags to take home.
Thai Cooking Class
Savor the flavors of Thailand with our receptionist Fon, who is from Thailand!
Join us for a live demonstration and tasting of Thai Spring Rolls, Tom Kia Soup, and Thai Iced Tea.
Secure your spot now as seats are limited
Cost:
Members: $5
Non-Members: $10
Brought to you by Signal Health Group of Southern Wisconsin
Lunch with Goli at Pettit's Lakeview
Have lunch with new Program Coordinator Goli Ziolek at Pettit’s Lakefront Restaurant in Newville. Sign up at the front desk and let us know if you will need van transportation.
The van will leave TGP at 11:30am
If you are driving, meat at Pettit’s at 12pm
Each person is responsible for the cost of their own food and beverage
Sip and Style Spring Fashion Show
The Friends of The Gathering Pace present this fun event in partnership with Agrace. Models from our own community show off their finds from Agrace Thrift Store and attendees can purchase anything that catches their eye.
$10 admission includes a light snack.
A full bar is available.
Second Swing Concert on the Patio
Join us for some Live Jazz Music on the Patio with Second Swing Around!
The bar will be available so you can either sit and enjoy the music or feel free to grab a partner and show off your best dance moves. Enjoy the beautiful late Spring Wisconsin weather with some friends and great music!
Live Jazz on the Patio
Join us for some live jazz music on the patio with Second Swing Around!
The bar will be available so you can either sit and enjoy the music or feel free to grab a partner and show off your best dance moves!
Enjoy the beautiful late Spring Wisconsin weather with some friends and great music
FREE
Frank Sinatra Tribute
Join us as we head to White Pines Playhouse in Mount Morris, IL to enjoy nationally known Frank Sinatra tribute artist Peter Opriski. In addition to “Ol Blue Eyes,” Peter also pays tribute to icons from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s artists including Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole, Doris Day, Bing Crosby and many more.
Please register and fill out paperwork by May 6th
Space is limited
$97 cost includes mea, show and transportation on a coach bus
TGP Fish Boil
Join us for the annual Gathering Place Fish Boil on Friday June 7th starting at 5pm.
It’s a Door County style fish boil only better.
Maintenance Director John Bauer and his family use cod instead of white fish making it one of the best meals you will have all year!
Dinner includes Fish, Potatoes, Veggies and Pie
A live auction follows the meal.
Do not miss this wonderful event!
$40/person
Space is limited
Sign up at the Front Desk or Register Online by filling out the form below and paying with a credit card.
Summer Concert Series featuring Wild Lily
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Greens with some of the best music in the midwest. This week features Wild Lily a band fronted by Suzie Kay who has been entertaining audiences professionally from the young age of 18. As a song writer and Nashville performer her music style lands in the category of country folk with a flare of sultry soul. The music stylings of Wild Lily will have you up on your feet, feeling lighter and fancy free.
Wild Lily’s performance is made possible my the generous sponsorship of The Bank of Milton
The concession and bar will be open starting at 5:30pm and the music starts at 7pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
Farmers Market Vouchers
Rock County Nutrition will be at The Gathering Place handing out free farmers market vouchers on the porch for those who qualify. No sign up is necessary. Please call 608-757-5474 with questions.
Patriotic Concert Featuring the Chordhawks
Join us for a Patriotic Concert at The Mallon Family Pavilion on The Gathering Greens.
Please bring your own lawn chair and enjoy a wonderful evening of music.
Free Culver’s Custard will be served!
Patriotic Concert Featuring the Chordhawks
Join us for a Patriotic Concert at The Mallon Family Pavilion on The Gathering Greens.
Please bring your own lawn chair and enjoy a wonderful evening of music.
Free Culver’s Custard will be served!
Summer Concert Series featuring The StingRays
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Greens with some of the best music in the midwest. This week features The Sting Rays. The StingRays play the greatest music ever written and play it with the energy, passion and authenticity of the artists whose music they love. Excellent musicians, everyone LOVES the StingRays Rock & Roll. Their music, great rapport with audiences, their look and the famous StingRay moves have made them repeated favorites at festivals, concert series, casinos, clubs, corporate events and parties throughout the Midwest.
The StingRays are generously sponsored by an anonymous sponsor
The concession and bar will be open starting at 5:30pm and the music starts at 7pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
Patriotic Concert Featuring the Chordhawks
Join us for a Patriotic Concert at The Mallon Family Pavilion on The Gathering Greens.
Please bring your own lawn chair and enjoy a wonderful evening of music.
Free Culver’s Custard will be served!
Summer Concert Series featuring All That Jazz
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Greens with some of the best music in the midwest. This week features The Big Band music of All That Jazz! There is no better way to experience the Big Band sound than a live performance! All That Jazz is a regular feature at the Madison Art Fair on the Square and Tunes at the Monona Terrace, has opened shows for Rockapella and Tom Wopat, and recently gained national exposure on the CBS Early Show. The band has also begun an outreach program for the “next generation” of Jazz musicians, and has performed with and for students in Evansville, McFarland, Mt. Horeb, Spring Green, Verona, and Waunakee, WI.
All That Jazz’s performance is made possible my the generous sponsorship of The 1st Community Bank
The concession and bar will be open starting at 5:30pm and the music starts at 7pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
Summer Concert Series featuring Rainbow Bridge Band
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Greens with some of the best music in the midwest. This week features The Rainbow Bridge Band playing all of your favorite cover music.
Rainbow Bridge Band’s performance is made possible my the generous sponsorship of Milton Senior Living.
The concession and bar will be open starting at 5:30pm and the music starts at 7pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
Summer Concert Series featuring Backyard Dischord
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Greens with some of the best music in the midwest. This week features the music of Backyard Discord. Backyard Dischord is a group of veteran players from diverse musical genres coming together to play originals mixed in with favorites from blues, country, new grass, and folk. From Van Morrison to John Prine to Merle Haggard.
Backyard Dischords performance is made possible my the generous sponsorship of Oak Park Place
The concession and bar will be open starting at 5:30pm and the music starts at 7pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
Summer Concert Series featuring Midnight Angel
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Greens with some of the best music in the midwest. This week features the all female rock band Midnight Angel!
Midnight Angel’s performance is made possible my the generous sponsorship of Edgerton Hospital
The concession and bar will be open starting at 5:30pm and the music starts at 7pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
Summer Concert Series featuring The Jimmy
Enjoy a lovely evening on The Gathering Greens with some of the best music in the midwest. This week the 2024 concert series goes out with a bang featuring The Jimmys! The Jimmys is an award-winning festival favorite bringing people together from coast to coast, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean for over fourteen years! The Jimmys feature band leader Jimmy Voegeli phenomenal Hammond B-3 keyboardist, singer and songwriter; an experienced killer rhythm section steeped in blues with Perry Weber on guitar, Chris Sandoval on drums and John Wartenwieler on bass and the icing on the cake is the best horn section in the Midwest—Pete Ross on saxophone, Mike Boman on trumpet and Joe Goltz on trombone. It doesn’t get any better than this!
The Jimmy’s performance is made possible my the generous sponsorship of Derek Henze with Edward Jones
Food Trucks and the bar will be open starting at 5:30pm and the music starts at 7pm. Bring some cash for the 50/50 raffle which gets split between The Gathering Place and the lucky winner!
Sip and Style Fall Fashion Show
The Friends of The Gathering Pace present this fun event in partnership with Agrace. Models from our own community show off their Fall finds from Agrace Thrift Store and attendees can purchase anything that catches their eye.
$10 admission includes a light snack.
A full bar is available.
Pumpkin Fest
Bring the kids and the grandkids to this fun family event on The Gathering Greens.
Kids are encouraged to where their costumes while they enjoy a wide variety of pumpkin themed games and crafts. Every young person who comes gets a free pumpkin to decorate. Pumpkin Fest ends with the famous pumpkin launching where we see who can catapult a miniature pumpkin the furthest!
Murder Mystery Party
Grab your friends and get a table for this fun who done it evening. Be sure to dress the part.
More information coming soon.
Veterans Day Lunch
In honor of all those who bravely served our country, The Gathering Place is offering a Veterans Day Lunch and Program. The program features a guest speaker, music and a color guard.
Free to all
Sign up in advance
Holiday Craft Fair
Come for a craft fast that takes up both levels of The Gathering Place.
All items are handmade from over 30 vendors.
Afternoon With Santa
Santa is Coming!!!!
Join us for a fun evening filled with games and prizes.
Get your picture taken with the jolly man himself!
This is a free event.
Concessions will be available for purchase.
Christmas Day Dinner
The Gathering Place was founded with the mission of making sure that everyone had someone to eat meals with. Christmas is no exception.
Join is for a wonderful meal and some fun games.
Members Only
No Charge
Blue Notes and Dulcimer Spring Concert
Join us for the wonderful music of the Blue Notes and our Dulcimer group on Friday May 10th at 10:30am in the Dining Room
Medicare Workshop with Larry Raupp
Question and Answer Session
Whether you are approaching initial enrollment or are already enrolled and wish to review your annual plans, attend this educational session and increase your Medicare knowledge.
Mothers Day High tea
We are honoring wonderful women everywhere for Mother’s Day. We invite all moms, daughters, aunts and sisters to join us for a Mother’s Day High Tea Party. Bring your family or friends to enjoy some homemade treats.
In addition, enjoy a presentation from Old School Farmstead LLC on all things lavender.
Please sign up at the front desk
Members: $5
Non-Members: $10
Memory Screening
The ADRC is taking 30 minute appointments.
Call for an appointment at (608)868-3500
Casino Day
Join us for a day at Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee.
The coach bus leaves TGP at 9am and returns at 3pm.
$30 sign up includes transportation, a $10 lunch voucher and $10 free play
Sign up at the front desk
Garden Talk with Julie Hill
Love to garden but short on space?
To celebrate Earth Day, Julie Hill, Horticultural Outreach Specialist from the University of Wisconsin Madison, will be here to teach a class on gardening small, You will learn about growing veggies and flowers in containers, hydroponics and vertical gardening. No cost, but please sign up to reserve your seat.
Malt and Hops
Come for a night of tastings from local craft breweries, wineries and distilleries.
This is a fundraiser for the Milton Chamber of Commerce.
For more information and to purchase tickets got to www.visitmilton.com
Facebook 101
Milton Library tech Ashley Colstad will continue with her tech talk series. Come with your questions about Facebook and she will take time to walk you through all the details. Sign up to reserve your spot.
Premier Travel Showcase
Planning to travel internationally? Do you want to explore the Hollands tulips and windmills or float down the Rhine River through the Burgundy and Provence regions? Cathy Muller from Premier World Discovery will highlight all small riverboat tours in Europe. You can learn about special trips for 2024 and 2025 designed specifically for travelers 60+ and ask all of your travel questions.
Sign up at the front desk
Volunteer Appreciation Party
A celebration of the countless volunteers that help The Gathering Place such an incredible place!
Fishing Club Rummage Sale
The 3rd annual Fishing Club rummage sale is put on by Jason from Lured Inn in Janesville and our own Fishing Club. Two levels of fishing equipment from a variety of sellers.
Day in Jefferson
We are headed to Jefferson and starting our day at Brickhaus for a hot coffee and something sweet. Then off to Wood and Wool Shop for a class on wool felting a bunny or birdie. The owner Erin will teach the art of needle felting to completion, leaving with a finished product. After working up an appetite, we will finish the day with lunch overlooking the river at Heron’s Landing. Lunch and coffee paid by individual.
Class is 26.00 per person, please pay when you register.
Register in person or online by filling out the form below
Questions? Contact Lisa at lynn@gatheringplacemilton.com
Making the Journey, An immigrant Story
This program brings Old World Wisconsins interactive experience to you! An Old World Wisconsin staff member in historic clothing will bring an immigrant trunk full of their collections items. During the hour long presentation you will have a chance to explore the objects and discuss immigrants experiences in coming to Wisconsin as well as time to share your own family’s story. Please sign up at the front desk
Meet Your Local Farmer
Michelle and Morgan from Larryville Gardens LLC and Farmstead in Burlington, WI will host a presentation all about local food. Meet your local lady farmers and learn about accessing quality food right in your own neighborhood.
Free for Members
$5 for non-members
Sign up at the front desk or by calling 608-868-3500
Cookie Class with Mary JJ
Learn all the cookie decorating specifics like how to fix and flood a seasonal sugar cookie. You pick your design and colors and leave with a beautiful edible creation.
Space is limited to 10 people so sign up early at the front desk or by calling 608-868-3500
Members: $5
Non-Members: $10
March Birthday Party
Join us to celebrate all of our March Birthdays!
All members are welcome
Please sign up by March 8th so we know how much cake to make!
Delavan Day
Come spend the day in Delavan. We are starting the day at Box and Burlap for coffee and a sweet treat. After warmed, we will walk down the block to shop at several antique shops in downtown Delavan. After building appetite, we will finish with lunch at Elizabeth. Carpool only and meeting at Boxed and Burlap at 10:30am.
Any questions email Lisa at lisa@gatheringplacemilton.com or call at 608-868-3500
Pain Seminar with Dr. Patel
Edgerton Health Series
If you have been living with chronic back or neck pain, it’s time to take the next step in finding relief. Join Edgerton Hospital Director of Pain Management, Dr. Patel, as he discusses how a balanced treatment plan which may include minimally invasive procedures, medication management, or physical therapy can alleviate pain.
Sign up is available at the front desk.
A Reading by David Benjamin
Award winning novelist and essayist David Benjamin will be reading from his book The Melting Grandmother. David is the author of 18 books.
Memory Screening
The Aging and Disability Resource Center is hosting a memory screening event. Their goal is to give you immediate results to help with early detection. There are treatments possible and knowledge means more control for you. The ADRC is taking 30 minute appointments. Call at 608-868-3500 to reserve a time.
There will be another screening on April 29th
Collette Travel Show
Planning on a trip?
Did you know that we work with Katie from Collette to plan, coordinate and help assist with international and regional travel? You can learn about the trips that will be highlighted for 2024 and 2025. These trips are specially designed for travelers 60 years old and older.
Torte and Take Class
$25
Instructor - Retired Pastry Chef Lisa Byrnes
Make a cake and take it to share!
We will learn how to assemble a multi-layered cake with choice of flavors and fillings. Then learn how to make Swiss meringue buttercream and frost with straight sides. We will finish our cakes with poured chocolate ganache.
Call 608-868-3500 to sign up
Class is limited to 10 peiople
Hip and Knee Presentation
Next in the Edgerton Health Series is Dr. Keys from Edgerton Hospital talking about hip and knee issues. Please sign up so we know you are coming
Bread Making Seminar
Healthy Bread in 5 minutes a day! Bread baker, Nancy Bassett of Nancy’s Bakery in Burlington will be here to teach and demonstrate an easy, no-knead bread technique for fresh bread at home. She will be serving a tasting of fresh breads at the class. Recipe included Please sign up in advance. Space is limited to 24.
Smartphone 101
New to smartphones or don’t know how to use them? This class will help you learn the basic functions of your phone. Bring your device with you and Ashley Colstad from the Milton Library will teach you all the tech tips and tricks. Please sign up at the front desk.
January Birthday Party
Come celebrate with our January birthday members. Please sign up by January 12th so we have enough cake for everyone.
David Benjamin Book Reading
This multi award winning novelist and essayist who has authored 18 books will be reading from his book The Melting Grandmother
Lunch with Lisa
Join Lisa for Lunch at The Whiskey Ranch
After lunch let’s shop at Sorgs Quality Meats and Sausages.
Lisa will drive the van over at 11:30am
Please sign up and let us know if you need a ride.
Free Christmas Dinner
The original mission of the Gathering Place was to make sure that
everyone had someone to eat a meal with.
If you are a member please join us Christmas Day for a wonderful free meal and some great company.
Please call to reserve a spot at (608)868-3500.
MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE.
Christmas Concert and Sing Along
You are invited to come listen to our three musical groups for a Christmas Concert and sing along. Join our Blue Notes choir, dulcimer and ukulele players for their seasonal renditions. After the concert there will be a lively Christmas sing along with coffee and treats! Bring a treat to pass if you would like. Come and enjoy the holiday spirit with us!