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Senior center reports rising use and a broad slate of programs serving Madison residents
Summary
Julie Wright told the council the Senior Center (a nonprofit partnership) serves roughly 1,000 participants from 70 communities, offers about 60 program offerings and recorded about 14,000 visits by Madison residents over the past year, and described services including fitness, support groups and assistance with benefits and transportation.
Julie Wright, representing the senior center partnership, gave the council an update on programming and participation, saying the center marked its 35th year and continues to expand services for older adults across Madison and neighboring towns.
“We serve around 1,000 people, from 70 communities, and we provide 60 program offerings, and over 13,000 visits per year,” Wright said, noting that the average age of Madison visitors is 74 and that usage by Madison residents rose about 29% in 2024 versus 2023.
Wright described the center’s four program buckets — fitness and wellness, enrichment, support and connection — and highlighted partnerships with Fairleigh Dickinson University and the Madison Rotary that help bring speakers and resources to programs. She said licensed clinical social workers and referral services help participants access Meals on Wheels, Medicare advice and elder-care legal resources.
Council members thanked Wright, noted the increase in Madison participants and encouraged residents to use the center’s offerings. Council liaison Melissa (identified as a liaison in the presentation) said she helps spread information about the center and described transportation and access as ongoing challenges for some residents.
Wright outlined upcoming events including a gala in June that celebrated the center’s 35th year and a pickleball tournament at Madison High School in September, and urged council members and residents to support outreach to people who might be hesitant or unable to travel to the center.
The presentation closed with council members expressing appreciation and no further questions recorded.
