Calendar

City Council Meeting

December 16, 2019, 7:00 PM @ Monona Public Library
Municipal Room (lower level)

The Monona City Council meets regularly on the first and third Mondays of each month. An agenda and packet for this meeting can be viewed on this page by the Friday before the meeting. To stream this meeting live, or to view a recorded version of this meeting, please visit the Monona Community Media's You Tube channel.

LIBRARY CLOSED for new carpet installation

December 14, 2019, All Day @ Monona Public Library

The library is closed on Dec. 14 and 15 so we can reassemble after the installation of new carpeting. Thanks for your patience, and stop by and see the finished product during the week of Dec. 16!

LIBRARY CLOSED for new carpet installation

December 15, 2019, All Day @ Monona Public Library

The library is closed on Dec. 14 and 15 so we can reassemble after the installation of new carpeting. Thanks for your patience, and stop by and see the finished product during the week of Dec. 16!

Community Development Authority

December 9, 2019, 6:30 PM @ Monona City Hall
Conference Room

Breakfast with Santa

December 7, 2019, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Monona Community Center > Main Hall

Join Monona Parks & Recreation’s annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 7 and see the Monona Community Center transformed into a winter wonderland. Reserved seating is available for the 10:00 am seating only with pre-purchased tickets. The 8:00 am and 9:00 am seatings are sold out. Santa and Mrs. Clause will be available for photos throughout the morning. The Friends of the Monona Senior Center have a special arts and crafts present-making workshop, and there will be horse drawn carriage rides (weather permitting).

Chicago Holiday Shopping Trip

December 7, 2019, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM @ Monona Community Center

Join us for our 12th annual shopping trip to Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. We’ll leave on a coach bus from the Community Center and head to the windy city for a fun day of holiday shopping and sightseeing. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Community Media Committee Meeting

December 12, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Monona Room

Finance & Personnel Committee

December 16, 2019, 6:00 PM @ Monona Public Library
Municipal Room (lower level)

Landmarks Commission

December 11, 2019, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM @ City Hall

Library Board Open Meeting

December 17, 2019, 7:00 PM

License Review Committee - CANCELLED

December 10, 2019, 4:00 PM @ Monona City Hall

Tree Lighting Ceremony

December 6, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Grand Crossing Park

Be a part of a new tradition as we celebrate the holiday season at the Monona Bank RiverRink! Come enjoy tree lighting, carols & hot cocoa!

Skate with Santa

December 21, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Grand Crossing Park

Take to the ice with Santa and friends just days before Christmas! Pre-purchase your tickets before the event sells out!

New Year's Eve on Ice

December 31, 2019, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Grand Crossing Park

Bring your family, meet your friends or just come by yourself to the Monona Bank RiverRink for a skating party like no other!

Parks & Recreation Board Meeting

December 10, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ City Hall - Conference Room

Plan Commission

December 9, 2019, 7:00 PM @ Monona Community Center

Plan Commission

December 23, 2019, 7:00 PM @ Monona Public Library

Stretch & Tone

December 6, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Cribbage

December 6, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Senior Center

Pilates

December 6, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Low Vision Support Group

December 6, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM @ Monona Senior Center

The Low Vision Support Group serves as a gathering of those with various stages of vision loss and their guest. The meal will be lasagna, tossed salad, bread, corn, festive dessert, coffee and milk. You will not want to miss the performance by a part of the Pineapple Performers, a local ukulele group. Call 222-3415 for reservations and transportation if needed by Wednesday, December 4th.

Sheepshead

December 6, 2019, 12:15 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Free Movie

December 6, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Senior Center

Monona Senior Chorus Rehearsal

December 8, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Monona Senior Center Main Hall

Call 222-3415 for further details regarding requirements for joining the Monona Senior Choir. This group performs at facilities in the area on dates in addition to weekly rehearsals.

Stretch & Tone

December 9, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Quilt Workshop

December 9, 2019, 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Senior Center

Pilates

December 9, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Tai Chi

December 9, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tai Chi for Balance helps with balance, leg strength and falls prevention. Jody Curley, the instructor, adapts movements to make them accessible for people experiencing normal age-related changes as well as special needs. Cost is $5. per class or $30. per session. Drop in to experience for yourself!

Tai Chi

December 9, 2019, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Tai Chi for Balance helps with balance, leg strength and falls prevention. Jody Curley, the instructor, adapts movements to make them accessible for people experiencing normal age-related changes as well as special needs. Cost is $5. per class or $30. per session. Drop in to experience for yourself!

Adult Coloring

December 9, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Monona Senior Center - Monona Room

Join us for a relaxing, social activity that is all everyone is talking about. All materials will be provided to participate in some adult coloring. Bring a friend or meet others who are interested in the benefits of coloring.

Bridge

December 9, 2019, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Senior Center

Senior Shape-Up

December 10, 2019, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM @ Senior Center

This class combines chair-based exercises with movements to get your heart rate up. A volunteer will begin the video.

Woodman's Trip

December 10, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monona Senior Chorus Rehearsal

December 10, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Monona Senior Center Main Hall

Call 222-3415 for further details regarding requirements for joining the Monona Senior Choir. This group performs at facilities in the area on dates in addition to weekly rehearsals.

Carve-In

December 10, 2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

500/Hand & Foot

December 10, 2019, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Scrabble

December 10, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Stretch & Tone

December 11, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Pilates

December 11, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Veterans Group

December 11, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Senior Center

Canasta

December 11, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Senior Center

Euchre

December 11, 2019, 12:45 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

American Mah Jongg

December 11, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Monona Public Library Media Room

If you have the current year card from the National Mah Jongg League, consider playing. Contact Laura at (608)421-2226 if interested. The last week of each month is mock tournament play. New players are always welcome.

Senior Shape-Up

December 12, 2019, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM @ Senior Center

This class combines chair-based exercises with movements to get your heart rate up. A volunteer will begin the video.

Crafters

December 12, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Senior Center

Dominoes

December 12, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Senior Center

Holiday Dinner

December 12, 2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Main Hall

Our Holiday Dinner is served at Noon, for a fee. Following a tasty, festive dinner, stay for wonderful Holiday entertainment. Call 222-3415 to make a reservation, once you see the article posted in our newsletter.

Stamp Camp

December 12, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Monona Public Library: Municipal Room

Unleash your creativity in this rubber stamping workshop as you create hand-made greeting cards you will be proud to send to family and friends. Glue stick or double-sided tape are acceptable adhesives. Take home six handmade cards and envelopes and the knowledge to make your own. Call 222-3415 to register.

Stretch & Tone

December 13, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Cribbage

December 13, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Senior Center

Pilates

December 13, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Scholarly Scoop

December 13, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Senior Center

Midwestern Cities: Revitalizing, or Rusting Away? -- Nick Lovett, Asst. Prof. of Economics

Sheepshead

December 13, 2019, 12:15 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Free Movie

December 13, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Senior Center

Stretch & Tone

December 16, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Quilt Workshop

December 16, 2019, 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Senior Center

Pilates

December 16, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Tai Chi

December 16, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tai Chi for Balance helps with balance, leg strength and falls prevention. Jody Curley, the instructor, adapts movements to make them accessible for people experiencing normal age-related changes as well as special needs. Cost is $5. per class or $30. per session. Drop in to experience for yourself!

Tai Chi

December 16, 2019, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Tai Chi for Balance helps with balance, leg strength and falls prevention. Jody Curley, the instructor, adapts movements to make them accessible for people experiencing normal age-related changes as well as special needs. Cost is $5. per class or $30. per session. Drop in to experience for yourself!

Bridge

December 16, 2019, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Senior Center

Senior Shape-Up

December 17, 2019, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM @ Senior Center

This class combines chair-based exercises with movements to get your heart rate up. A volunteer will begin the video.

Carve-In

December 17, 2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

500/Hand & Foot

December 17, 2019, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Scrabble

December 17, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Stretch & Tone

December 18, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Pilates

December 18, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Foot Care Clinic

December 18, 2019, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Monona Room

Canasta

December 18, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Senior Center

Euchre

December 18, 2019, 12:45 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

American Mah Jongg

December 18, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Monona Public Library Media Room

If you have the current year card from the National Mah Jongg League, consider playing. Contact Laura at (608)421-2226 if interested. The last week of each month is mock tournament play. New players are always welcome.

Chair Massage

December 18, 2019, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Monona Room

Gonzalo Reategui, Licensed Massage Therapist of Peak Performance Massage, offers the beneficial service of chair massage. You can experience improved circulation, a reduction in swelling, relaxed muscles, enhanced sleep quality and much more. 15 minute session for $15 and a 30 minute session for $30. Call 222-3415 to make your appointment for a massage! Slots fill quickly!

Senior Shape-Up

December 19, 2019, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM @ Senior Center

This class combines chair-based exercises with movements to get your heart rate up. A volunteer will begin the video.

Reflexology- By Appointment

December 19, 2019, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM @ Monona Room

Reflexology is a form of massage applying deep pressure to reflex points on the feet. It opens nerve pathways to increase circulation and create a sense of balance within the body. The feet are like a roadmap that connects to organs and glands within the body and by working with the feet it can increase normal function and flow. This practice will leave individuals feeling relaxed as their body's natural equilibrium is restored.

Crafters

December 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Senior Center

Dominoes

December 19, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Senior Center

Stretch & Tone

December 20, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Cribbage

December 20, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Senior Center

Pilates

December 20, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

The Christmas Tree Ship

December 20, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Senior Center

Join Rochelle Pennington as she shares the story about one of the most well-known shipwrecks of the Great Lakes

Sheepshead

December 20, 2019, 12:15 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Free Movie

December 20, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM @ Senior Center

Stretch & Tone

December 23, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Quilt Workshop

December 23, 2019, 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Senior Center

Pilates

December 23, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Tai Chi

December 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tai Chi for Balance helps with balance, leg strength and falls prevention. Jody Curley, the instructor, adapts movements to make them accessible for people experiencing normal age-related changes as well as special needs. Cost is $5. per class or $30. per session. Drop in to experience for yourself!

Tai Chi

December 23, 2019, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Tai Chi for Balance helps with balance, leg strength and falls prevention. Jody Curley, the instructor, adapts movements to make them accessible for people experiencing normal age-related changes as well as special needs. Cost is $5. per class or $30. per session. Drop in to experience for yourself!

Adult Coloring

December 23, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Monona Senior Center - Monona Room

Join us for a relaxing, social activity that is all everyone is talking about. All materials will be provided to participate in some adult coloring. Bring a friend or meet others who are interested in the benefits of coloring.

Diabetic Foot Clinic

December 23, 2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Please bring 2 towels

Bridge

December 23, 2019, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Senior Center

Senior Shape-Up

December 26, 2019, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM @ Senior Center

This class combines chair-based exercises with movements to get your heart rate up. A volunteer will begin the video.

Crafters

December 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Senior Center

Dominoes

December 26, 2019, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Senior Center

Stretch & Tone

December 27, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Cribbage

December 27, 2019, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Senior Center

Pilates

December 27, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Sheepshead

December 27, 2019, 12:15 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Stretch & Tone

December 30, 2019, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM @ Senior Center

Increase tone and flexibility while improving endurance, breathing, and core strength. Light weights and bands will be used.

Quilt Workshop

December 30, 2019, 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Senior Center

Pilates

December 30, 2019, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM @ Senior Center

Uses stretching and strengthening to improve endurance, posture, balance, circulation, flexibility, reduce stress and tone muscles.

Bridge

December 30, 2019, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM @ Senior Center

Senior Shape-Up

December 31, 2019, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM @ Senior Center

This class combines chair-based exercises with movements to get your heart rate up. A volunteer will begin the video.

Carve-In

December 31, 2019, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

500/Hand & Foot

December 31, 2019, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Scrabble

December 31, 2019, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Senior Center

Sustainability Committee Meeting

December 12, 2019, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ City Hall Conference Room