DEANA WRIGHT
Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager
Are you interested in learning more about The Diversity and Inclusion Program?
“The 5th Little Girl” :
A Conversation with Sarah Collins Rudolph. Sarah is a survivor of the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963. She was in the basement bathroom when Ku Klux Klansmen bombed the church, killing her older sister Addie Mae and four other little Black girls. Dr. King called the event, “one of the most vicious and tragic crimes ever perpetrated against humanity”. The bombing marked a turning point during the Civil Rights Movement and contributed to support for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Experience history, as Sarah Collins Rudolph shares her powerful story!
Monday, August 15, 10:00-11:00 am
Monday, August 22, 2:00-3:00 pm
Please join us as we launch NewBridge University (NBU). A community of lifelong learners.
Lifelong learning is the use of both formal and informal learning opportunities throughout our lives, in order to foster the continuous development and improvement of the knowledge and skills needed for personal and professional fulfillment.
Starting in September, all of our current and new program offerings under our Diversity & Inclusion and other programming, will fall under NBU.
For each class, program, activity that you attend you will earn “credits.” These credits are redeemable for NewBridge swag at our end-of-year celebration. Credits will be tracked by a system that we are setting up now, and we will have a way for you to track credits too.
Continue to check out website, see our newsletter and talk to Deana Wright.
Thursday, August 11, 5:30 pm
American Players Theatre
Free dinner and play for 55+. Bus departs from the Urban League of Greater Madison. Space is limited.
Wednesdays in August, 10:30-11:45 am
Inspired by the vibrant paintings of Alma Thomas, a Black artist known for her colorful, exuberant and abstract paintings, we will explore techniques that re-create and re-invent the beautiful work of this prolific artist. All materials will be supplied and delivered prior to each session.
In collaboration with Arts for All Wisconsin.
Thursdays, 2:30-3:30 pm
MSCR, 5625 Odana Rd.
Pilates focuses on postural symmetry, breath control and abdominal strength. Train your whole body, integrating the upper and lower extremities with the trunk.
Tuesday, August 16, 12:30-2:00 pm
Urban League of Greater Madison, 2222 S Park St STE 200, Madison
Enjoy an indoor picnic with lasagna, salad and garlic bread … along with lots of laughs.
In collaboration with the Urban League of Greater Madison. Transportation provided.
Wednesday, August 31, 1:30-2:30 pm
UW South Madison Partnership, 2238 S Park St, Madison
Have fun with this unique dance exercise experience where everyone unites in a simple movement or rhythm but dances in their own unique way. If you can move, you can groove! Transportation provided.
Tuesday, August 23, 3:00-4:00 pm
Join us for monthly discussions with Black health professionals that focus on health, wellness, and racial disparities.
Zoom Link
Thursdays, 3:00-4:00 pm
A safe space for Black older adults to talk about all things Black. You decide the topics; you lead the conversation. Share your wisdom, experience, knowledge, insight and thoughts, weekly.
Zoom Link
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00-2:00 pm
Keep your body moving with gentle exercise for every level. In collaboration with UW-Madison Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.
Contact Deana to sign up today! (608) 512-0000 Ext. 2007 or DeanaW@newbridgemadison.org
Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Connect virtually with other older adults and engage in brain-healthy activities. Studies show that social networks can reduce the rate of cognitive decline. In collaboration with the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin.
Zoom Link
Tuesdays, 1:00-1:45 pm
Want to increase your balance and decrease your risk for falling? Join this introductory exercise class, with exercises primarily done from a standing position. Adapted chair-based exercises will also be available. There is no floor work. Space is limited. In collaboration with MSCR.
Contact Deana to sign up today! (608) 512-0000 Ext. 2007 or DeanaW@newbridgemadison.org
Thursday, August 18, 3:00-4:30 pm
Socialize with old friends and new. Game cards and chips will be mailed before the program. Prizes will be mailed afterward.
Contact Deana to sign up by Friday, August 12 (608) 512-0000 Ext. 2007 or DeanaW@newbridgemadison.org