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    • May 12, 2023
    • May 10, 2024
    • 9 sessions
    • 402 W. Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715-1702


    Make new friends 

    and meet new 

    PLATO members 
    over 

    breakfast snacks 

    and a cup of coffee.

    Meets every 2nd Friday!


    • Where: Lakeside Street Coffee House
    • Day: Meets on the second Friday of each month
    • Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
    • Seating is on both the main floor and down stairs levels. You will need to climb a flight of steps in order to be seated on the downstairs level.
    • The menu changes daily. To find out today's menu, please call the restaurant directly - 608 441-7599
    • Place: Lakeside St. Coffee House, 402 W Lakeside St, Madison
    • Directions are pictured on the map below
    • Parking: Street Parking
    • Organizer: Sharon Scrattish
    • RSVP or Questions?: Let Sharon know you're coming the Thursday before the breakfast by email or phone (sscratti@gmail.com or 608-280-8050)
    • COVID Protocol: Wear a mask to the event if you prefer.

    Questions? Sharon's contact information is:  sscratti@gmail.com  or 608-280-8050

    • August 25, 2023
    • January 26, 2024
    • 4 sessions
    • Rotunda Cafe in the Lobby of Lake Ridge Bank, 1965 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI

    NEW LOCATION


    We encourage those who wish to wear masks to do so.





    Breakfast Get-Together

    Make new friends, meet new PLATO members for breakfast or a chat over a cup of coffee Near Eastside Location: 
    Rotunda Cafe, in the Lobby of Lake Ridge Bank

    1965 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI

    Formerly the lobby of the Monona Bank

    (608) 286-1271


    • Day: Meets on Fourth Friday of each month. 
    • Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am
    • Place: Rotunda Cafe, lobby of Lake Ridge Bank, formerly Monona Bank
    • Place order at counter, bus own table
    • There is a service fee for use of credit card
    • Parking: (see below)
    • Menu can be found on website.
    • Host and breakfast Organizer for Sept. 22: Carla Di Iorio, carlad@tds.net
    • RSVP or Questions?: Please send Carla an e-mail by Wednesday to let her know you are coming. 
    • COVID Protocol: Please continue to use a mask if you desire.

    Unique, large dining area, The Rotunda Cafe is an attractive rotunda in what was once the Monona Bank building at Schenks Corner on Madison's near  Eastside. Great ambiance, pleasant, soothing background music. Place order at counter, the weight staff will deliver food to table. Breakfast & lunch hours. There is a  service fee for credit card use. All food items are modestly priced. Very pleasant and relaxing.

    Parking Options:

    • Street parking is available on either side of the bank, on Atwood and on Winnebago and further down both streets.
    • Parking is also available in the lot behind United Way, 2059 Atwood Ave. Drive all the way in to the unmarked spaces toward the back of the lot.
    • Parking is also available at Trinity Lutheran Church, 904 Winnebago St.  Please note:  The church requests a small good will donation which will be used to benefit a local neighborhood fund.  We will periodically request a few dollars donation for this from our members who use the lot.




      • September 18, 2023
      • October 18, 2023


      Many Fall courses begin the week of September 19. Most Fall courses will meet once a week for 10 weeks.  Be sure to check the course list to see the dates, times and lengths of individual courses.  

      The end date on this calendar event does not refer to the end of the Fall courses. It refers to the date that this message will no longer be public.  That makes room for a new message to be available.

          

      • October 10, 2023
      • 9:30 AM
      • 2003 University Bay Drive, Madison
      • 11
      Register


      Walk:

      Lakeshore Nature Preserve: History and Future Plans


      Description

      Join us for an autumn walk through the woodland, prairie, savanna, and gardens of the UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve. We will start at the entrance to Picnic Point then walk to Frautschi Point and back.  Discover some of the history of this beloved UW-Madison campus landscape, hear and see some current ecological restoration and management projects, and learn about recent planning efforts including a master plan update and plans for a new outreach center.

      Parking Instructions and TrailheaD

      Park in Lot 130 (2000 University Bay Drive). This parking lot is located across the street from the entrance to Picnic Point. Parking passes will be provided by our walk leader, Bryn Scriver, the UW-Madison Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator

      Meet just inside the entrance to Picnic Point, across the road from Lot 130.

      ACCESSIBILITY POLICY

      On the walk you must be able to climb small hills for 10 yards covered with loose gravel.

      guest policy

      Members must register their guests. During the early weeks of registration, each PLATO member is entitled to bring one non-member guest per trip. (Members may bring more than one  guest near the registration deadline date if openings are available. Check with trip organizer.)  PLATO membership is $60.00/year.

      covid policy

      If you would feel more comfortable wearing a mask, please do so.

      If you are feeling poorly or currently have symptoms of COVID, please call us to cancel your participation.

      Length, Difficulty, and Pace of Walk

      This will be a 2 to 2.5 hour walk covering about 2 miles at an easy pace. There are some gentle hills. Trail surfaces vary between crushed limestone, old asphalt, mowed grass, and packed earth. There are some roots and rocks on the trails that could pose a tripping hazard. You may find a walking stick useful.

      Other information

      • Restroom facilities are limited.
      • Bring your own drinking water.
      • Closed-toe shoes are recommended.

      the Mission of the lakeshore preserve

      The Lakeshore Nature Preserve shelters natural environments and cultural resources through active learning, research, and outreach in a place of respite and well-being.

      Support

      The UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve is partially funded by UW-Madison. They rely on gifts to fund ecological restoration including invasive plant control, prescribed fires, seeding, and planting; equipment and supplies; volunteer and outreach programs, and teaching and research by and for UW students. To learn more about giving to the Preserve visit: https://lakeshorepreserve.wisc.edu/donate/

      QUESTIONS?

      For further information, contact the walk organizer(s):

      Michael Diiorio, mdiiorio1234@gmail.com, (608) 257-9164

      • November 06, 2023
      • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
      • Bethany United Methodist Church 3910 Mineral Point Road


                     








      Early Childhood Education: the importance of nutrition and trauma-informed care of children

      Presentation and tour by AbbI Kruse

      The lecture will be followed by a tour of The playing field preschool

      November 6, 2023

      Lecture: 1:30 pm to 2:30  pm

      Tour: 2:30 pm to 3:30  pm

      at Bethany United Methodist Church

                 3910 Mineral Point Road

                 Madison, WI, 53705   

      About Abbi Kruse

      Abbi Kruse is the founder and Executive Director of The Playing Field in Madison, Wisconsin. The Playing Field serves children from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds, including those experiencing homelessness alongside those from far more advantaged families. Abbi is passionate about providing high quality early education and care to children from all backgrounds and has extensive experience working with diverse populations. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and has nearly completed a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Development with an Early Childhood Emphasis.

      Abbi is also a Conscious Discipline® Certified Instructor and travels throughout the country to train early educators on social emotional learning.

      About The Playing Field

      "The Playing Field is partnering with local public and private agencies to provide a child care and early education program in Madison. We seek to create a unique model that will educate children experiencing homelessness right alongside children from more advantaged backgrounds. We believe this model will be a step toward minimizing the disparity between white and minority children.

      "Traditional education settings are based on a factory model where each child receives standardized care and instruction. The Playing Field is built on the School Family model where each child can have their individual needs met – even if those needs are very different. Equity isn’t about giving each child the same thing but about giving each child what he or she needs to be successful.

      "Play Based Learning – We know so much more about how young children develop. Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs should be intentionally designed around this knowledge. Programs modeled after schools for older children expect children to sit, pay attention, and learn. Yet, we know young children learn through exploration. Our name, The Playing Field, has two meanings. First, we want to level the playing field in early education. Second, we are committed to the rights of children to play."

      There will be an opportunity for Q&A after Abbi's presentation and a tour of the Preschool.

      • December 12, 2023
      • January 08, 2024


      • January 08, 2024
      • January 29, 2024


      • January 23, 2024
      • February 20, 2024

           PLATO Course registration always begins on a Tuesday four weeks before the week in which most courses begin.  


      The class list becomes public on the same day that registration opens.

      • February 19, 2024
      • March 19, 2024

        Many Spring courses begin the week of February 19. Most Spring courses will meet once a week for 10 weeks.  Be sure to check the course list to see the dates, times and lengths of individual courses.  


      The end date on this calendar event does not refer to the end of the Spring courses. It refers to the date that this message will no longer be public.  That makes room for a new message to be available.

      • May 07, 2024
      • May 28, 2024


      • June 03, 2024
      • July 01, 2024


      • August 20, 2024
      • September 15, 2024


               PLATO Course registration always begins on a Tuesday four weeks before the week in which most courses begin.  

      The class list becomes public on the same day that registration opens.

    PLATO is proudly supported in part by Oakwood Village.


    PLATO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in association with:

    for more information, contact us at:

    info@platomadison.org

    608-572-6869

    6209 Mineral Point Road #203
    Madison, WI 53705

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