Man pushes walker with Text "Important Program Updates"

Dear NewBridge Community,

As we look toward the future, NewBridge has made the thoughtful and difficult decision to transition out of several programs at the end of 2026.

These decisions come after months of reviewing our funding, staffing, programs, and the changing needs of the older adults we serve. Following significant funding losses since 2025, we must focus our resources on the services where older adults need us most while ensuring NewBridge remains financially sustainable for the future.

What’s Changing?

  • Classes & Activities: Our volunteer-led and collaborative classes and activities will conclude under NewBridge’s coordination effective 2027. Many will continue through other community organizations.

    • Two activities will end permanently on December 31, 2026:

      • Bridge Builders

      • Card Making Club

    • The following activities will continue through other community organizations:

      • Bingo at Warner Park will continue under Warner Park Community Rec Center

      • Cards and Games (Bunco, Euchre, Mahjong, Ping Pong) will continue under Warner Park Community Rec Center

      • Sassy Steppers will continue under Warner Park Community Rec Center

      • Music Jam will continue under Warner Park Community Rec Center

      • Drumming will continue under Sherman Ave United Methodist Church

      • Mindfulness Movement will continue under MSCR and OutReach

      • Book Club will continue under Lakeview Library

      • Chair Yoga will continue with Kim, sponsored by WPCRC Circle of Friends

      • SPARK! will continue under ARTS for ALL and Warner Park Community Rec Center

      • Stretch & Strength will continue under instructor Becky Otte-For

      • Sewing Club will continue under Goodman Community Center and Madison Libraries

    • Additional resources for local programs:

  • Foot Clinics: Foot Clinics will conclude under NewBridge's coordination effective 2027. All clinics will continue through other community organizations.

    • Contact Front Desk Staff at Madison Senior Center (608) 266-6581 to schedule appointments at the following foot clinic locations:

      • Goodman Community Center, 214 Waubesa St., Madison 

      • Lake Edge Lutheran Church, 4032 Monona Dr., Madison  

      • Warner Park Community Rec Center, 1625 Northport Dr., Madison

      • Madison Senior Center, 330 W. Mifflin St., Madison

    • Contact the Administrative Assistant (608) 222-1633 to schedule foot clinic appointments at Monona United Methodist Church, 606 Nichols Rd, Monona

    • Contact Amy, Office Administrator (608) 244-6181 to schedule foot clinic appointments at Lakeview Lutheran Church, 4001 Mandrake Rd, Monona

    • Additional resources for local foot clinics:

      • Bridge - Lake Point - Waunona Neighborhood Center, (608) 441-6991, blwcenter.org

      • Monona Senior Center, (608) 222-3415, mymonona.com

  • Mobility Equipment Loan Closet: The Loan Closet will close in 2027, and transition to the Madison Senior Center, 330 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI(608) 266-6581

  • Summer Concerts: 2026 was the final year of the NewBridge Summer Concert Series.

We are incredibly grateful to the staff, volunteers, and community members who have made these programs such an important part of NewBridge.

Questions? Contact Jim Krueger at (608) 512-0000 Ext. 103 or JimK@newbridgemadison.org.

Thank you for being part of the NewBridge community.