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Beautiful, The Carol King Musical

When
Fri, May 17, 2024
8:45 AM - 5:30 PM
Location
Fireside Theatre in Ft. Atkinson
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This inspiring true story of Carole King’s journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a Tony and Grammy Award–winning musical phenomenon. Before she was hitmaker Carole King, Carole Klein was a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with her album Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes audiences back to where it all began. Featuring such unforgettable classics as “You’ve Got a Friend,” “One Fine Day,” “Take Good Care of My Baby,” “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” and “Natural Woman,” the show is filled with the songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget.

The UWRA and the Verona Senior Center are partnering on this travel opportunity. Seating is limited, so register today! Registrations must be received no later than noon on Friday, April 26, 2024.

The meal includes spinach salad, freshly baked breads, choice of entree, Georgia pecan pie for dessert, and coffee/tea/milk. Entree choices include:

Supreme Cut Chicken Breast	Seasoned with lemon pepper and seared. Served with butternut squash gratin and garlic green beans.
Grilled Hanger Steak	Known as "The Butcher's Filet," this tender and flavorful cut is marinated in red ale and brown sugar then charred to perfection on the grill and served with a sauce of savory blue cheese, cream, and fresh herbs. Served with butternut squash gratin and garlic green beans.
Rainbow Trout	Seasoned with lemon pepper and seared to perfection. Served with butternut squash gratin and garlic green beans.
Global Vegetarian Medley	Farm fresh vegetables, mushrooms, grains, and pasta

Schedule (Return times are approximate)

8:45 a.m.	Depart Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona
9:15 a.m.	Pick-up (East side) Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot)
10:00 a.m.	Arrive at Fireside Theatre
11:15 a.m.	Dine
1:30 p.m.	Showtime
5:00 p.m.	Return Dutch Mill Park & Ride
5:30 p.m.	Return Verona Senior Center

Cost

$143 per person and includes bus transportation, driver tip, admission fees, meal, taxes, and gratuities.

Registration Details and Deadline

Register online. Mailed in reservations using the REGISTRATION FORM and checks are accepted. Registrations much be received no later than Noon on Friday, April 26, 2024.

Refund Policy

UWRA refunds an event fee if cancelled prior to the registration deadline. Refunds after the registration deadline are only processed if a wait-listed registrant can attend. Refunds made by check.

Questions

Contact trip coordinator Sandi Haase at (sandi.haase@wisc.edu) or the UWRA office at 608-262-0641.

UW-Madison Retirement Association
21 N Park St, Room 7205
Madison WI 53715-1218
608-262-0641
retireassn@mailplus.wisc.edu

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What's it worth? (in person)

When
Tue, May 21, 2024

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location
Expansive the Capital, 345 W Washington Ave, 3rd Floor

Spaces left
32

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Antique or art, collectible or curiosity, find out for free at the UWRA Appraisal Fair
Join us for an afternoon of socializing and discovery as appraisers Laura Duguid and Lex Huckabey examine your treasures to reveal what they are and what they’re worth.

·       Please bring only (1) item per person

·       No books, bibles, guns or large furniture please

Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited to the first 40 participants. Register today!

Laura Duguid has been appraising personal property since 2019, working closely with attorneys, trust officers, wealth managers, and private clients to provide certified appraisal reports. She currently oversees the Leonard Company’s Madison and Milwaukee offices. Prior to joining The Leonard Company in 2019, she owned a vintage shop and held a management position with a New Uses Resale franchise. She currently performs more than 25 appraisal projects per year.

Laura holds a BA from the University of Iowa with a concentration in communications and journalism. She is a member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) with the accredited member designation. She is current with USPAP through 2025.

Lex Huckabey has been appraising personal property since 2013, working closely with lawyers, bank officers, guardians, and private clients to provide certified appraisal reports. Prior to joining The Leonard Company in 2019, she held positions with Everything But the House (EBTH) and MIR Appraisal Services. She currently performs or oversees more than 100 appraisal projects per year.

Lex holds an AB from Brown University with a double concentration in Classics and Visual Art. She is a member of the Appraisers Association of America (AAA) with the accredited member designation. She is current with USPAP through 2025.

If you have preliminary questions for the appraisers, please send to Program Coordinator Laura Duguid at laura@theleonardcompany.com by Tuesday, May 14.

Parking

There is ample street parking or validated parking on LEVEL F in the garage behind The Hyatt Place.

Food Pantry Contributions:

Checks payable to UW-Foundation, with "Open Seat" on the memo line may be mailed to UWRA at the address below.

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 17.

Registration:

Advance registration is required. You are encouraged to register online. To register by phone or email, call the Association office. If you or your guest registered for this seminar but cannot attend, please cancel your registration online, or email/call the UWRA office.

NOTE:  The weblink and virtual call information will be included in the meeting reminders registrants receive.

UW-Madison Retirement Association
21 N Park St, Room 7205
Madison WI 53715-1218
608-262-0641
retireassn@mailplus.wisc.edu

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Annual Meeting, Reception, Speaker

When
Thu, June 06, 2024

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Location
UW-Madison Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Highway

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Refreshments will be served along with cash bar available

Cost: $19 per person

Registration must be received no later than May 19, 2024

The UWRA Board of Directors invites you and your guest to the Annual Membership Meeting, Reception, and Speaker at the Arboretum Visitor's Center. This is your chance to reconnect and enjoy each other's company.

Brenda González, UW–Madison’s director of Community Relations, is our invited speaker. She serves as the university’s primary point of contact with local community and nonprofit organizations and is responsible for developing strategies to ensure the university is engaged with these organization and broader community.

There will be a short business meeting which includes President's annual report, nomination and election of board officers and directors, 2023 audit report, approval 2024-25 budget, and passing of the gavel as required by UWRA bylaws.

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Parking: Free parking is available onsite

Food Pantry Contributions:   Open Seat Food Pantry.

Both cash and checks payable to UW FOUNDATION will be accepted. Please enter "Open Seat Food Pantry" on the memo line.

New Member Table:   If you are new to UWRA or have attended one or two UWRA events, we welcome you. There will be a special table for new attendees to meet board members who will welcome you to UWRA and answer any of your questions or concerns. Look for the table tent saying, "New Member Table".

Registration:

Advance registration is required.

Registration deadline: Must be received no later than May 19, 2024. This is a hard deadline.

You are encouraged to register online. To register by mail with check, click here for main-in registration form.

If the in-person event is cancelled:

If the in-person event is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, this event would be held via Zoom (same day, same timeframe).  All registrants will receive notification of the change.

Questions? Call or Email:

UW-Madison Retirement Association

21 N Park St, Room 7205

Madison, WI 53715-1218

608-262-0641

retireassn@mailplus.wisc.edu

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Charming Galena, Illinois

When
Wed, June 12, 2024
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location
Galena, Illinois
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The upper Mississippi river winds through bluffs and bottomland anchoring a wonderland of good time in northwest Illinois’ jo Daviess County. Beyond Galena’s charms, there’s plenty to see and do. Beloved for its preserved downtown district and President Grant history, Galena boasts the sightseeing and entertainment options of a place twice its size. Galena’s historic Main Street has built a reputation with more than 125 art galleries, antiques stores and eclectic boutiques – all housed in beautifully restored 19th century buildings. https://www.visitgalena.org/

Ulysses S. Grant Home Tour

On August 18, 1865, Galena celebrated the return of its Civil War hero General Ulysses S. Grant. Following a jubilant procession, a group of Galena citizens presented the General with a handsomely furnished house on Bouthillier Street. It was opened to the public in 1904.

Guided City Tour

Our next stop will be a city tour with our step-on guide. Learn all about the 19th century buildings, business district, eclectic boutiques and art galleries.

Shopping & Lunch

Next, we will have time for shopping and lunch on your own. Following lunch, we will make one more SURPRISE STOP on our way back home.

This is a UWRA and Verona Senior Center partnered travel opportunity. Register today to join the fun. Seating is limited, so register today! Registrations must be received no later than Noon on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Schedule (Return times are approximate)

8:00 a.m.	Depart (East side) Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot)
8:30 a.m.	Pick-up Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona
	Visiting Galena
5:00 p.m.	Return Verona Senior Center
5:30 p.m.	Return Dutch Mill Park & Ride

Cost

$116 per person and includes bus transportation, driver tip, admission fees, taxes, and gratuities. Lunch on your own.

Registration Details and Deadline

Register online. Mailed in reservations using the Registration Form and checks are accepted. Registrations much be received no later than Noon on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Refund Policy

UWRA refunds an event fee if cancelled prior to the registration deadline. Refunds after the registration deadline are only processed if a wait-listed registrant can attend. Refunds made by check.

Questions

Contact trip coordinator Sandi Haase at (sandi.haase@wisc.edu) or the UWRA office at 608-262-0641.

UW-Madison Retirement Association
21 N Park St, Room 7205
Madison WI 53715-1218
608-262-0641
retireassn@mailplus.wisc.edu

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Brewers vs. Texas Rangers SOLD OUT!

When
Wed, June 26, 2024
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Location
Milwaukee
Spaces left
47

Take me out to the ballgame!

Take me out to the ballgame,

Take me out with the crowd...

Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks

I don't care if I never get back,

For it's root, root, root for the home team,

If they don't win it's a shame ...

'Cause it's one, two, three strikes you're out

At the old ball game!

American Family Field, (home of the Milwaukee Brewers) is where a fan upon encountering the brick facade and structural elegance can't help but feel the reincarnation of baseball's romantic past. Intimate proximity to the players, natural grass, and a unique configuration separates this ballpark.

This day trip is limited to the first 47 people who register. Register today to join the fun. it is a 1:10 p.m. game.

Schedule (Return times are approximate)

10:00a.m.	Depart Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona
10:30a.m.	Pick-up (East side) Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot)
	American Family Field, Milwaukee
5:00 p.m.	Return Dutch Mill Park & Ride
5:30 p.m.	Return Verona Senior Center

This is a UWRA and Verona Senior Center (VSC) partnered travel opportunity.

Cost

$65 per person and includes bus transportation, driver tip, admission fees, and taxes. Lunch on your own.

Registration Details and Deadline

Registration opens April 1 and will close when the tickets are sold.

For ease in processing tickets, registration is being coordinated through the Verona Senior Center. To order tickets and reserve your spot, contact the Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona at 608/845-7471.

Refund Policy

UWRA refunds an event fee if cancelled prior to the registration deadline. Refunds after the registration deadline are only processed if a wait-listed registrant can attend. Refunds made by check.

Questions

Contact trip coordinator Sandi Haase at (sandi.haase@wisc.edu) or the UWRA office at 608-262-0641.

UW-Madison Retirement Association
21 N Park St, Room 7205
Madison WI 53715-1218
608-262-0641
retireassn@mailplus.wisc.edu

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Betty Lou Cruise

When
Tue, July 23, 2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location
Madison, WI (Self-Drive)
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18

Ship Ahoy!

There has never been a better way to experience Madison than this. From the deck of the Betty Lou, listen to the sound of lapping waves and feel the breeze on your face. Whether you are standing on the open deck or relaxing in our spacious cabin, you have got the best seat in town. The motoryachts are fully equipped, and our experienced crew is prepared to make your cruise a carefree event to remember.

Enjoy first-class views of Madison's skyline, including the State Capitol, Governor's Mansion, and University of Wisconsin campus. Behold miles of scenic natural shoreline, including Governor Nelson State Park, as well as dramatic lakefront estates.

This is a self-drive activity.
The yachts are moored at the Mariner's Inn on Lake Mendota.
Parking is at the Mariner's Inn, 5339 Lighthouse Bay Drive, Madison.
The yacht always leaves on time. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. There is no assigned seating on cruises. Seating choices are on a first come basis.
This is private boat tour for UWRA and Verona Senior Center members and guests.
Cost includes admission and lunch.
OF NOTE: Yachts are not handicapped accessible. The variable water levels and dual decks on each yacht require all of our guests to navigate stairs.

Menu includes

Jumbo Beef Hot Dogs, "with all the fixin's"

"Build Your Own Burgers

Chicken Breast Sandwiches

Potato Salad

Assorted Chips and Dips

Assorted Desserts

Soda, Coffee, Juice, Water

Cashless Cash Bar Available

This is a UWRA and Verona Senior Center partnered travel opportunity. Register now to join the fun. Seating is limited, so register today!

Cost

$70 per person and includes admission and food.

Registration Details and Deadline

Register online. Mailed in reservations using the Registration Form and checks are accepted. Registrations much be received no later than Noon on Friday, June 7, 2024.

Refund Policy

UWRA refunds an event fee if cancelled prior to the registration deadline. Refunds after the registration deadline are only processed if a wait-listed registrant can attend. Refunds made by check.

Questions

Contact trip coordinator Sandi Haase at (sandi.haase@wisc.edu) or the UWRA office at 608-262-0641.

UW-Madison Retirement Association
21 N Park St, Room 7205
Madison WI 53715-1218
608-262-0641
retireassn@mailplus.wisc.edu

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Adventures in Dubuque

Start
Sun, August 04, 2024
8:00 AM
End
Mon, August 05, 2024
5:00 PM
Location
Dubuque, Iowa
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Just 80 miles to the southwest holds an adventure. Join us in discovering some of the treasures our neighbor to the west holds. This two-day adventure is packed with activities, starting with visits to the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, the Arboretum & Botanical Garden, a church with the 5th largest collection of Tiffany-stained glass windows, a progressive dinner, the Field of Dreams, and much more. There is something for everyone!

Departure/Return will be from the Verona Senior Center. Overnight parking is available at the Verona Senior Center. The parking lot will be security patrolled.

Click here for detailed trip itinerary.

This is a UWRA and Verona Senior Center partnered travel opportunity. Join us for adventures in Dubuque!

Schedule (Return times are approximate)

8:00 a.m.

Sunday, August 4

Depart Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona

5:00 p.m.

Monday, August 5

Return Verona Senior Center

Cost

Includes bus transportation, driver tip, admission fees, taxes, gratuities and meals (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner, and goodies).

$375/person single room ***** $325/person double room

Registration Details and Deadline

Register online. Mailed in reservations using the Registration Form and checks are accepted. Registrations much be received no later than Noon on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Refund Policy

UWRA refunds an event fee if cancelled prior to the registration deadline. Refunds after the registration deadline are only processed if a wait-listed registrant can attend. Refunds made by check.

Questions

Contact trip coordinator Sandi Haase at (sandi.haase@wisc.edu) or the UWRA office at 608-262-0641.

UW-Madison Retirement Association
21 N Park St, Room 7205
Madison WI 53715-1218
608-262-0641
retireassn@mailplus.wisc.edu

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Cranes, Lavender & More

When
Tue, August 20, 2024
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Location
Baraboo
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The Crane Foundation was established between Wisconsin Dells and Baraboo by George Archibald. He is an Ornithologist and a visionary leader in international conservation efforts. In 1973, when cranes were in a perilous situation and many were on the brink of extinction, Archibald, along with Cornell University colleague, Ronald Sauey, Ph.D., established the International Crane Foundation (ICF). The foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin is the world center for the study and preservation of cranes. If you have never visited the International Crane Foundation or haven’t visited in the last 5 years, you will want to join us The ICF has expanded the habitats for the cranes. It is the only place on Earth where you can see all 15 of the world’s crane species! www.savingcranes.org

New Life Lavender & Cherry Farm began in 2017 after they purchased an abandoned farmhouse sitting on 40-acre farm with gorgeous views and rolling hills. After experiencing personal hardships in their family, they saw a need for others to have a way to connect with friends and family to find hope and peace. And so, New Life Lavender started with a vision to create a place to come, relax by breathing in the sweet aroma of lavender and breath-taking views of our farm, and reconnect with one another despite the hustle and bustle of life.

New Life Lavender offers a wide variety of products in their farm store, homemade lavender cherry pies and delicious lavender drinks from their commercial farm kitchen to tempt the tastebuds, and educational farm to table tours which are all encompassing from lavender, fish, sheep, beekeeping, strolling through our herbal garden (our Secret Garden) and our lavender version of an English knot garden. www.newlifelavender.com

Schedule (Return times are approximate)

9:30 a.m.	Pick-up (East side) Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot)
10:00 a.m.	Depart Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona
	Baraboo area
5:00 p.m.	Return Verona Senior Center
5:30 p.m.	Return Dutch Mill Park & Ride

This is a UWRA and Verona Senior Center (VSC) partnered travel opportunity.

Cost

$75 per person (18+ years old)

$60 per person (17 or younger)

Cost includes bus transportation, driver tip, admission fees, and taxes, lunch, and treat.

Lunch Choices

Menu choice – box lunches include chips, pickle, cookie, bottled water and choice of rotini pasta salad or cucumber salad.

Club croissant (roasted turkey, black forest ham, Door County cherrywood smoked bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and red onion with mustard and mayo packets on the side)

Roast turkey croissant (roasted turkey, provolone, tomato, and red peppers, fresh spinach and roasted garlic hummus)

Veggie hummus croissant (house-made roasted red pepper hummus, spinach, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, olives, red pepper, green pepper, and onions)

Registration Details and Deadline

Register online. Mailed in reservations using the Registration Form and checks are accepted. Registrations much be received no later than Noon on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

Refund Policy

UWRA refunds an event fee if cancelled prior to the registration deadline. Refunds after the registration deadline are only processed if a wait-listed registrant can attend. Refunds made by check.

Questions

Contact trip coordinator Sandi Haase at (sandi.haase@wisc.edu) or the UWRA office at 608-262-0641.

UW-Madison Retirement Association
21 N Park St, Room 7205
Madison WI 53715-1218
608-262-0641
retireassn@mailplus.wisc.edu

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Discover the Colorado Rockies

Start
Fri, August 30, 2024

9:00 AM

End
Sat, September 07, 2024

5:00 PM

Location
Colorado

Spaces left
25

Join members of the Verona Senior Center on a multi-day tour.

Our travel partner, the Verona Senior Center, has teamed with Collette Travel to offer a multi-day trip to the Colorado Rockies in 2024.

The trip leaves Madison and heads for Denver. Highlights include Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Museum of the Mountain West, Durango & Silverson Narrow Guage Railroad, Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO), Pikes Peak Cog Railway, and the Garden of the Gods.

Prices include round trip air from Dane County Regional airport, air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel transfers. and 12 meals. Does not include cancellation waiver and insurance.

Registration is made directly through Collette at: "Discover the Colorado Rockies".

An informational meeting about this tour is scheduled for:

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

1:00 P.M.

Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona

Questions

Contact the UWRA office at 608-262-0641 or trip coordinator Sandi Haase at (sandi.haase@wisc.edu).

UW-Madison Retirement Association
21 N Park St, Room 7205
Madison WI 53715-1218
608-262-0641
retireassn@mailplus.wisc.edu

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Apple Holler Orchard

When
Tue, September 24, 2024
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
Sturtevant, WI
Spaces left
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Pick your own memories!

Get a breath of fresh, country air while connecting with friends in the wide-open spaces at Apple Holler. On the 78-acre family farm, it is easy to safely social distance while having bushels of fun. Besides picking peaches, pears, and apples, guests can also stroll the picturesque rolling hills of our orchards and explore a breathtaking forest of 150-year-old oak trees, which is home to wildlife like deer, birds, and much more!

The magic of Apple Holler actually started thousands of years ago with the sun rising over the Great Lakes and the rich soil created by the mighty glacier. It’s the pristine water from the ancient Inland Sea and the magic and excitement in the air on warm summer days and crisp autumn nights.

You'll enjoy apple picking, farm tram tour, farmyard animals following a home cooked lunch on the Farm, shopping in the store. Of course, there will be pies and cider donuts.

In our way home, we'll stop by a local bakery for a tour and sweet treats!

This is a UWRA and Verona Senior Center partnered travel opportunity. Register now to join the fun. Seating is limited, so register today!