PLATO Weekly Update

July 14, 2026

BIG THANKS... to members who have already renewed! For those who haven't, you are invited to renew today to take advantage of the mix of virtual and in-person courses, lectures and social activities this summer and fall, and all the way through August 1, 2027. Dues are just $60 per person!

There's a reason PLATO's membership has once again surpassed 1,000 members... PLATO is thriving! Since June 2025, PLATO has offered more than 100 Courses; 26 Field/Theater Trips; 15 Lectures; more than 50 Social Gatherings, and more! Current members may renew here and new members may visit the Join PLATO webpage to become members.

CURRICULUM

SUMMER COURSES
Find details about Summer Courses on 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

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! Third Friday PLATO Meet-Up at the Great Dane Pub on the East Side on Jupiter Drive on July 17, from 11:30am-1:30pm. Note that this gathering is now in the downstairs bar area instead of upstairs and ordering lunch is not required. Learn more and RSVP here.

NEXT WEEK! Fourth Friday Coffee at the Rotunda Café on July 24 from 9:30-11:30am. Learn more and RSVP here.

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FIELD TRIPS

SOLD OUT! From Wood to Watercraft: Dugout Canoes from Wisconsin onAugust 3 is full – learn more and join the waitlist here.

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BIKE RIDES

Explore Madison's neighborhoods with self-guided bicycling routes – there's also electric bike rental info. Also, heads up! The popular bicycling route around Lake Monona will now have a detour (starts today) due to construction on John Nolen Drive. To learn about the detour along with details about the entire route, see PLATO's A Guide to Bicycling around Lake Monona with the Detour.

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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 Weekly Update

July 7, 2026

BIG THANKS... to members who have already renewed! For those who haven't, you are invited to renew today to take advantage of the mix of virtual and in-person courses, lectures and social activities this summer and fall, and all the way through August 1, 2027. Dues remain at just $60 per person! 

There's a reason PLATO's membership has once again surpassed 1,000 members... PLATO is thriving! Since June 2025, PLATO has offered more than 100 Courses; 26 Field/Theater Trips; 15 Lectures; more than 50 Social Gatherings, and more! Current members may renew here and new members may visit the Join PLATO webpage to become members.

CURRICULUM

SUMMER COURSES
Find details about Summer Courses on 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

NEW! Join us for a members-only pontoon boat ride tour and lecture presented by Sissel Schroeder, Professor of Anthropology at UW Madison who will educate us about the Wisconsin Dugout Canoe Survey Project. Learn more and register here.

SOLD OUT! The Green Bay/Oneida Nation Tour on Tuesday, August 11 is full – learn more and join the waitlist here. 

SOLD OUT! The Fearless Science Tour on on Thursday, August 6 at 10:00am at the Morgridge Institute for Research is full – learn more and join the waitlist 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! Second Friday Breakfast – July 10, 10:00am-12:00pm at the Memorial Union Terrace – note the time change and summertime change in venue. Learn more and RSVP here.

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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!

PLATO Weekly Update

June 30, 2026

CURRICULUM

SUMMER COURSES
Find details about Summer Courses on 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

NEW! Join us for a The Fearless Science Tour on on Thursday, August 6 at 10:00am at the Morgridge Institute for Research – a private, nonprofit research institute dedicated to interdisciplinary biomedical research in partnership with the UW-Madison. This is a complimentary tour for PLATO members and their guests and registration is required. Learn more and register here.

NEW! Day Trip to Green Bay on Tuesday, August 11 where we will learn about its history and the Oneida Nation at the Kahnekano-lú Cultural Center which opened earlier this month. Lunch will be at Lambeau Field along with a visit to the Pro Shop. Guests will also enjoy a visit to LaClare Creamery to enjoy snacks and their adorable baby goats, plus a surprise stop! Registration is required and guests are welcome. Learn more and register 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! First Friday Breakfast Gathering at Panera Bread located at 601 Junction Road on July 3 from 9:30-11:30am. To RSVP, send an email to Catherine Masi, the event coordinator, by the Thursday before the event. Learn more and RSVP here.

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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 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!

PLATO Weekly Update

June 16, 2026

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

NEW! 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 are underway! 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.

PLATO POP-UP EVENTS
Providing members with new opportunities to connect, learn, and grow!

NEXT WEEK! PLATO member Jane Barnard invites up to ten PLATO members to join in for an upbeat Let’s Play Trivia Night on Thursday, June 25 at Middleton Sport Bowl on University Ave. Arrive by 6:15pm to socialize and to order food and/or drink from the menu which you can browse in advance here. There’s no fee to participate but members are responsible for their own food and drink. Learn more and register here.

Submit your idea for a Pop-Up Event today!

SPECIAL EVENTS

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.

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THIS WEEK! Third Friday PLATO Meet-Up at the Great Dane Pub on the East Side on Jupiter Drive on June 19, from 11:30am-1:30pm. Note that this gathering will now be in the downstairs bar area instead of upstairs and ordering lunch is not required. Learn more and RSVP here.

NEXT 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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FIELD TRIPS

SOLD OUT! PLATO's second tour of Epic's Storybook Campus on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 1:30pm is full. Learn more and join the waitlist here.

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BIKE RIDES

Explore Madison's neighborhoods with self-guided bicycling routes – there's also electric bike rental info.

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.

STAY IN THE KNOW! While PLATO’s course offerings are consistently cited as the number one reason that members join PLATO, there are many benefits to membership. To make the most of your PLATO membership, visit the About PLATO webpage!

PLATO Weekly Update

June 9, 2026

CURRICULUM

SUMMER COURSES

THIS WEEK! Many Summer Courses begin this week and some still have space! Find the Summer Course Scheduleon the Courses webpage and if you haven't yet, please read this brief article to learn about a new pilot registration process for select Summer Courses.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FIELD TRIPS

THIS MONTH! Join us on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 1:30pm for PLATO's second tour of Epic's unique corporate headquarters in Verona to explore their Storybook Campus. This tour will be led by PLATO members Bob Shaw andBarb Drake using Epic's self-guided handout. Registration is limited to PLATO members only. Learn more and register here.

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NATURE WALKS

THIS WEEK! There are a few spots left! Register today for a 2.5 hour tour of the Pheasant Branch Conservancy on Thursday, June 11, 2026 starting at 8:30am. Hans Hilbert will guide PLATO members and their guests through some of the most unique land features in the Conservancy. Topics will include human history, ecology, watershed dynamics, the impacts of development, and more. Registration is required by 5pm Wednesday, June 10 for this complimentary tour. Learn more and register here.

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! Second Friday Breakfast – June 12, 10:00am-12:00pm at the Memorial Union Terrace – note the time change and new summertime location. Learn more and RSVP here.

NEXT WEEK! Third Friday PLATO Meet-Up at the Great Dane Pub on the East Side on Jupiter Drive on June 19, from 11:30am-1:30pm. Note that this gathering will now be in the downstairs bar area instead of upstairs and ordering lunch is not required. Learn more and RSVP here.

~  ~  ~

BIKE RIDES

Explore Madison's neighborhoods with self-guided bicycling routes – there's also electric bike rental info.

~  ~  ~

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!

THIS MONTH! PLATO member Jane Barnard invites up to ten PLATO members to join in for an upbeat Let’s Play Trivia Night on Thursday, June 25 at Middleton Sport Bowl on University Ave. Arrive by 6:15pm to socialize and to order food and/or drink from the menu which you can browse in advance here. There’s no fee to participate but members are responsible for their own food and drink. Learn more and register here.

PLATO Weekly Update

June 2, 2026

CURRICULUM

SUMMER COURSES

HEADS-UP! While two Summer Courses begin this week, many start the week of June 8 and some still have space! Find the Summer Course Schedule on the Courses webpage and if you haven't yet, please read this brief article to learn about a new pilot registration process for select Summer Courses.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FIELD TRIPS

NEW! Join us on Thursday, July 23, 2026 for a field trip to Greendale and Milwaukee to enjoy a wide variety of art!This field trip begins in Greendale for a tour of its folk-art chimneys and ends at the Milwaukee Art Museum on the shore of Lake Michigan. Learn more and register here. 

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BREAKFAST, LUNCH & COFFEE GATHERINGS
These social events offer members and their guests opportunities to share conversation over coffee or breakfast and lunch options.

THIS WEEK! First Friday Breakfast Gathering at Panera Bread located at 601 Junction Road June 5, from 9:30-11:30am. To RSVP, send an email to Catherine Masi, the event coordinator, by the Thursday before the event. Learn more and RSVP here.

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BIKE RIDES

Spring into the season with self-guided bicycling routes – there's also electric bike rental info.

~  ~  ~

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!

STAY IN THE KNOW WITH PLATO

TIME TO CELEBRATE! PLATO's membership has once again surpassed the 1,000 member mark! After experiencing a dip in numbers from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is exciting to share this good news. Over the last year alone, we grew by over 100 members! Big thanks go out to members who have shared the benefits of PLATO with family and friends – this word-of-mouth has always been PLATO's best advertising. For more ideas about how to spread the word about PLATO, please check out these tips.

Virtually everything that you enjoy about PLATO – courses, lectures, trips, publications – is available due to the efforts of members like you. Whatever your skills, there is a place for you! Learn about volunteer opportunities here.

PLATO Weekly Update

May 26, 2026

CURRICULUM

SUMMER COURSES

· Most Summer Courses will begin the week of June 8 and vary in length from 3-10 weeks. 

· There are 12 courses, with both in-person and virtual options.

· Find the Summer Course Schedule on the Courses webpage and and read the Curriculum Showcase article below about a new pilot registration process for select Summer Courses.

CURRICULUM SHOWCASE

Learn about the Curriculum Committee's efforts to automate PLATO's course registration process in this Curriculum Showcase article which includes two brief video tutorials, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) flyerand more.

PLATO POP-UP EVENTS
Providing members with new opportunities to connect, learn, and grow!

THIS WEEK! PLATO member Donaby Henton will lead a repeat ChatGPT workshop, an artificial intelligence app, on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 1:00–3:00pm on Madison's East Side at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge. Please bring your own smartphone or tablet installed with the ChatGPT application (though assistance on installation will be available if needed.) This session is open to PLATO members only and registration is required by Wednesday, May 27. Learn more and register here.

Submit your idea for a Pop-Up Event today!

SPECIAL EVENTS

THEATER TRIPS

NEXT MONTH! Join us for Million Dollar Quartet on Friday, June 19, 2026, at The Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson to witness an extraordinary twist of fate that brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time! Note that PLATO is partnering with the Verona Senior Center and UW Retirement Association on this travel opportunity so pick-up locations are different from PLATO's usual trips. The registration deadline is next Monday, June 1. Learn more and register here.

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BREAKFAST, LUNCH & COFFEE GATHERINGS
These social events offer members and their guests opportunities to share conversation over coffee or breakfast and lunch options.

THIS WEEK! First Friday Breakfast Gathering at Panera Bread located at 601 Junction Road June 5, from 9:30-11:30am. To RSVP, send an email to Catherine Masi, the event coordinator, by the Thursday before the event. Learn more and RSVP here.

~  ~  ~

BIKE RIDES

Spring into the season with self-guided bicycling routes – there's also electric bike rental info.

~  ~  ~

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.

STAY IN THE KNOW WITH PLATO

BIG THANKS to those who attended PLATO's Member Appreciation Annual Meeting 2026! Much information was shared, including this Committee Highlights flyer which features the many accomplishments achieved during this past year and this Treasurer Report which offers a snap shot of PLATO's financial health.

Virtually everything that you enjoy about PLATO – courses, lectures, trips, publications – is available due to the efforts of members like you. Whatever your skills, there is a place for you! Learn about volunteer opportunities here.

PLATO Weekly Update

May 19, 2026

CURRICULUM

SUMMER COURSES

Registration for Summer Courses is underway! Most Summer Courses will begin the week of June 8 and vary in length from 3-10 weeks. With 12 courses to choose from, including in-person and virtual offerings, something is sure to please! Find the Summer Course Schedule on the Courses webpage and and read the Curriculum Showcase article below about a new pilot registration process for select Summer Courses.

CURRICULUM SHOWCASE
Learn about the Curriculum Committee's efforts to automate PLATO's course registration process in this Curriculum Showcase article which includes two brief video tutorials, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) flyerand more.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FIELD TRIPS

NEXT MONTH! Tour the Pellitteri Kipp Street Station, which Madison uses to handle its recycling operation, on Thursday, June 18 from 10:30am-12pm. This free tour requires a limited number of participants due to parking constraints so it is for PLATO members only (no guests). Learn more and register here.

TRIP IS FULL – but you can join the waitlist for the Dane County Landfill Tour on Tuesday, June 2 from 10:00-11:30am. This tour is free for PLATO members and their guests, and registration is required. Learn more and join th e waitlist here.

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NATURE WALKS

NEXT MONTH! Note new earlier start time! Register today for a 2.5 hour tour of the Pheasant Branch Conservancy on Thursday, June 11, 2026 starting at 8:30am. Hans Hilbert will guide PLATO members and their guests through some of the most unique land features in the Conservancy. Topics will include human history, ecology, watershed dynamics, the impacts of development, and more. Registration is required for this complimentary tour. Learn more and register here.

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THEATER TRIPS

NEXT MONTH! Join us for Million Dollar Quartet on Friday, June 19, 2026, at The Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson to witness an extraordinary twist of fate that brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time! Note that PLATO is partnering with the Verona Senior Center and UW Retirement Association on this travel opportunity so pick-up locations are different from PLATO's usual trips. The registration deadline is Monday, June 1. Learn more and register here.

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BREAKFAST, LUNCH & COFFEE GATHERINGS
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 May 22 from 9:30-11:30am. Learn more and RSVP here.

~  ~  ~

BIKE RIDES
Spring into the season with self-guided bicycling routes – there's also electric bike rental info.

~  ~  ~

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!

NEXT WEEK! PLATO member Donaby Henton will lead a repeat ChatGPT workshop, an artificial intelligence app, on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 1:00–3:00pm on Madison's East Side at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge. Please bring your own smartphone or tablet installed with the ChatGPT application (though assistance on installation will be available if needed.) This session is open to PLATO members only and registration is required by Wednesday, May 27. Learn more and register here.

Submit your idea for a Pop-Up Event today!

STAY IN THE KNOW WITH PLATO

BIG THANKS to those who attended PLATO's Member Appreciation Annual Meeting 2026! Much information was shared, including this Committee Highlights flyer which features the many accomplishments achieved during this past year and this Treasurer Report which offers a snap shot of PLATO's financial health.

Virtually everything that you enjoy about PLATO – courses, lectures, trips, publications – is available due to the efforts of members like you. Whatever your skills, there is a place for you! Learn about volunteer opportunities here.

PLATO Weekly Update

May 12, 2026

TOMORROW! PLATO's Member Appreciation Annual Meeting 2026 on Wednesday, May 13 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the East Side Club. Registered members and guests may review the Schedule of Events here. Feel free to arrive a bit early to get checked in! And if you need to cancel, please notify the PLATO office at info@platomadison.org.

CURRICULUM

SUMMER COURSES

NEW! Registration for Summer Courses is now open! Most will begin the week of June 8 and vary in length from 3-10 weeks. With 12 courses to choose from, including in-person and virtual offerings, something is sure to please! Find the Summer Course Schedule on the Courses webpage and and read the Curriculum Showcase article below about a new pilot registration process for select Summer Courses.

CURRICULUM SHOWCASE
Learn about the Curriculum Committee's efforts to automate PLATO's course registration process in this Curriculum Showcase article which includes two brief video tutorials, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) flyerand more.

PLATO POP-UP EVENTS
Providing members with new opportunities to connect, learn, and grow!

THIS MONTH! PLATO member Donaby Henton will lead a repeat ChatGPT workshop, an artificial intelligence app, on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 1:00–3:00pm on Madison's East Side at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge. Please bring your own smartphone or tablet installed with the ChatGPT application (though assistance on installation will be available if needed.) This session is open to PLATO members only and registration is required by Wednesday, May 27. Learn more and register here.

Submit your idea for a Pop-Up Event today!

SPECIAL EVENTS

NATURE WALKS

NEW! Register today for a 2.5 hour tour of the Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Hans Hilbert will guide PLATO members and their guests through some of the most unique land features in the Conservancy. Topics will include human history, ecology, watershed dynamics, the impacts of development, and more. Registration is required for this complimentary tour. Learn more and register here.

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THEATER TRIPS

NEXT MONTH! Join us for Million Dollar Quartet on Friday, June 19, 2026, at The Fireside Dinner Theater in Fort Atkinson to witness an extraordinary twist of fate that brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time! Note that PLATO is partnering with the Verona Senior Center and UW Retirement Association on this travel opportunity so pick-up locations are different from PLATO's usual trips. The registration deadline is Monday, June 1. Learn more and register here.

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FIELD TRIPS

TRIP IS FULL – but you can join the waitlist for the Dane County Landfill Tour on Tuesday, June 2 from 10:00-11:30am. This tour is free for PLATO members and their guests, and registration is required. Learn more and join the waitlist here.

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BREAKFAST, LUNCH & COFFEE GATHERINGS
These social events offer members and their guests opportunities to share conversation over coffee or breakfast and lunch options.

THIS WEEK! Third Friday Lunch Gathering at the Great Dane Pub on the East Side on May 15, from 11:30am-1:30pm. Learn more and RSVP here.

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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.

ELECTION RESULTS FOR PLATO 2026-27 BOARD

The annual election is now completed. Congratulations to President J. K. Cheema, Vice President MaryJo MacSwain, Treasurer Rod McKenzie, Secretary Edie Urness-Pondillo, and At-Large Directors Suzanne Rybeck and David Shaw. The PLATO Board is composed of five officers, standing committee chairpersons, and five At-Large Directors. The new Board’s term starts on July 1, 2026. Learn about PLATO’s structure, policies, and more on the Organizational Documents webpage.