PLATO Weekly Update

June 23, 2026

PLATO in the PRESS
Check out this two-page article featuring PLATO!

When members share their appreciation of PLATO, it inspires others to want to learn about PLATO, too. Please share this new Second Act article More than Just Staying Busy – the Role of Purpose in Aging Well with your family and friends – you can pick up a complimentary copy at locations around Greater Madison. Thanks for helping to shine a light on all the great things happening in PLATO!

CURRICULUM

SUMMER COURSES
Summer Courses continue! Have a question about a Summer Course? Find the answer on the the Courses webpage.

FALL COURSES are around the corner! Are you interested in sharing your interests, knowledge, talents, and/or skills as a course coordinator? The Curriculum Committee is ready to lend a hand – learn how to get started with your course proposal here.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FIELD TRIPS

SNEAK PEEK: Learn about these two field trips which will open for registration next week on Tuesday, June 30:

The Fearless Science Tour at the Morgridge Institute for Research – a private, nonprofit research institute dedicated to interdisciplinary biomedical research in partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison on Thursday, August 6 at 10:00am. Learn more here.

Day Trip to Green Bay on Tuesday, August 11 where we will learn about its history, explore the new Oneida Nation museum which opened this past weekend, and have lunch at Lambeau Field. Learn more here. 

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BREAKFAST & COFFEE GATHERINGS + A LUNCH HOUR MEET-UP
These social events offer members and their guests opportunities to share conversation over coffee or breakfast and lunch options.

THIS WEEK! Fourth Friday Coffee at the Rotunda Café on June 26 from 9:30-11:30am. Learn more and RSVP here.

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BIKE RIDES

Explore Madison's neighborhoods 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!