Adults

Container Gardening

Where
Community Room

Container gardening has become a hot topic in recent years as more of us are living in condos and apartments and would like to garden. Also, as we age, gardening with containers allows us to garden with less bending and kneeling. To be a successful container gardener, you need to know not only about the plants that grow in containers but also how growing in containers affect plants.

The Six Wives of Henry the VIII

Where
Community Room

The Six Wives of Henry VIII: Six women and six stories.

These fascinating women led equally fascinating lives—apart from how they ended. Educational entertainer Martina Mathisen artfully interweaves tales of power, personality, and politics.

Do these six famous wives deserve their popular labels? Join us to meet the Six Wives of Henry VIII and decide for yourself!

Presented by: Martina Mathisen 

Meet the Author: Dannelle Gay

Where
Community Room

Meet Author Dannelle Gay, author of 100 Things to Do in Wisconsin Before You Die. Known as the Dairy State, Wisconsin is world famous for its cheese, beer, brats, and so much more. 100 Things to Do in Wisconsin Before You Die is a comprehensive guide to all the must-see, must-taste, and must-do activities with suggestions and ideas for the whole family.

Dannelle will present and answer questions as time allows. Copies of Dannelle’s book will be available for purchase and signing.

Sponsored by: The Friends of the Library.

4th Tuesday Forum: Digital Payments and Cryptocurrency 101

Where
DeForest Area Community & Senior Center

Curious about Cryptocurrency? Interested in FinTech (Financial Technology)?

Come learn the basics with Clare Dahl, a Financial Security and Life Span Educator with the Human Development and Relationships Institute of UW Extension Dane County.

The Extension Institute for Human Development & Relationships supports families and communities through programming that encourages growth and understanding in the digital age.

Presented by: Clare Dahl

4th Tuesday Forum - Edith Head: The Woman who Dressed Hollywood

Where
DeForest Area Community & Senior Center

An incredibly successful costume designer with eight Oscars to prove it, Edith Head’s dazzling career continues to inspire new generations of designers.

She dressed the biggest stars to shine over Hollywood. Adored by some, and hated by others, Edith Head’s highly competitive and secretive nature drove her career to a meteoric height.

Join educational entertainer Martina Mathisen to discover why Edith Head was the most influential costume designer in Hollywood history.

Presented by: Martina Mathisen 

Candidate Forum: Windsor Village Board

Where
Community Room

Area voters are invited to attend an open forum to hear from candidates running for the Windsor Village Board

Each candidate will present an opening statement of two minutes.

A question-and-answer period will follow with prepared questions. The moderator will pose other questions submitted by the audience in written form. Candidates will have two minutes to answer each question.

As time allows, the moderator will pose questions from the audience.

Candidate Forum: DeForest Village President

Where
Community Room

Area voters are invited to attend an open forum to hear from candidates running for the DeForest Village President.

Each candidate will present an opening statement of two minutes.

A question-and-answer period will follow with prepared questions. The moderator will pose other questions submitted by the audience in written form. Candidates will have two minutes to answer each question.

As time allows, the moderator will pose questions from the audience.

Caregiving: What You Wish You Knew

Where
Community Room

Join Natalie in a discussion about the caregiving journey (Beginning, middle, end). Ask about your specific situation or a loved one you are worried about. Natalie will highlight common questions she sees as a social worker in the community. Together we will learn from experienced caregivers and new caregivers.

Presented By: Natalie Raemisch – DeForest Area Community & Senior Center

SPARK: Robin Williams and his Battle with Lewy-Body Dementia

Where
Community Room

Join us in a special viewing of the film SPARK. This film tells the story of Robin and his wife Susan’s agonizing journey of trying to get a diagnosis and cope with symptoms that created significant anguish, fear, grief, and confusion. An introduction will be provided by Julia Wood of the Lewy Body Association with a facilitated discussion following the film.

Presented By: Ellen Taylor, ADRC of Dane County