PLATO Weekly Update

June 2, 2026

CURRICULUM

SUMMER COURSES

HEADS-UP! While two Summer Courses begin this week, many start the week of June 8 and some still have space! Find the Summer Course Schedule on the Courses webpage and if you haven't yet, please read this brief article to learn about a new pilot registration process for select Summer Courses.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FIELD TRIPS

NEW! Join us on Thursday, July 23, 2026 for a field trip to Greendale and Milwaukee to enjoy a wide variety of art!This field trip begins in Greendale for a tour of its folk-art chimneys and ends at the Milwaukee Art Museum on the shore of Lake Michigan. Learn more and register here. 

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BREAKFAST, LUNCH & COFFEE GATHERINGS
These social events offer members and their guests opportunities to share conversation over coffee or breakfast and lunch options.

THIS WEEK! First Friday Breakfast Gathering at Panera Bread located at 601 Junction Road June 5, from 9:30-11:30am. To RSVP, send an email to Catherine Masi, the event coordinator, by the Thursday before the event. Learn more and RSVP here.

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BIKE RIDES

Spring into the season with self-guided bicycling routes – there's also electric bike rental info.

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LECTURES

PLATO Lectures will resume in early September! In the meantime, explore the Past Recordings webpage to enjoy lectures and course sessions on a variety of interesting subjects presented by PLATO members and special guest presenters.

PLATO POP-UP EVENTS
Providing members with new opportunities to connect, learn, and grow!

Submit your idea for a Pop-Up Event today!

STAY IN THE KNOW WITH PLATO

TIME TO CELEBRATE! PLATO's membership has once again surpassed the 1,000 member mark! After experiencing a dip in numbers from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is exciting to share this good news. Over the last year alone, we grew by over 100 members! Big thanks go out to members who have shared the benefits of PLATO with family and friends – this word-of-mouth has always been PLATO's best advertising. For more ideas about how to spread the word about PLATO, please check out these tips.

Virtually everything that you enjoy about PLATO – courses, lectures, trips, publications – is available due to the efforts of members like you. Whatever your skills, there is a place for you! Learn about volunteer opportunities here.