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• All Aboard!! East Troy Railroad & Yerkes Observatory

  • When
    Mon, May 12, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    East Troy & Williams Bay
  • Spaces left
    7

  You are invited to join your fellow UWRA members and the Verona Senior Center members on another partnered day excursion to southeastern Wisconsin.

  We’ll begin the day with a private, one-hour tour of renovated Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay. Their expert, engaging, and entertaining guides will provide a fascinating program covering the Observatory’s history, architectural detail, astronomical research, and a look inside the 90-foot dome of the 40-inch refractor, still the largest lens-type telescope in the world! You will have the opportunity to visit the gift shop for some unique items found only at Yerkes.

  On our way to Yerkes Observatory, we will hear from Jim Lattis, author of Chasing the Stars: How the Astronomers of Observatory Hill Transformed Our Understanding of the Universe. Jim holds a Ph.D. in History of Science from UW–Madison and helped create UW Space Place, the outreach and public education center of the UW–Madison Astronomy Department and has directed it since its founding. He manages the historic Washburn Observatory; and teaches courses in introductory astronomy and its history.

  

  Then we’ll board the bus for a short ride to the East Troy Depot for our private chartered, two-hour ride and lunch on the East Troy Electric Railroad. UWRA member Evan Richards will be our guide and conductor.

  Just imagine yourself dining in the luxury of a dinner car with white linen tablecloths, china, silverware, and glassware reminiscent of the elegance of yesteryear. We will enjoy a leisurely ride down to Lower Phantom Lake while enjoying lunch and conversations with our table mates.

  We'll start with a House Salad & Italian dressing, followed by Chicken with Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cream accompanied by Herb Smashed Red Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetable, Dinner Rolls & Butter. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase. We’ll make a brief stop to stretch our legs and get some pictures at Indianhead Park in Mukwonago. A delicious slice of Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and dark roast regular coffee, decaf coffee, and hot tea awaits us on the return trip to East Troy. 

  *Individual dietary needs can generally be accommodated.  Vegan and Vegetarian options available.

  As always, the trip will include a surprise stop during the day! After completing our visits, we head home. 

  Seating is limited, so register soon as the capacity of the dinner car is 50 people!

  Of special note:

  The railroad cars were designed and built long before the ADA, therefore they do not meet current standards for accessibility. Passengers must be able to walk up and down steps to get on and off cars. The car is heated and air conditioned and has a restroom.

  
  

  The UWRA and the Verona Senior Center continue to partner on travel opportunities. Seating is limited, so register today! Registrations must be received no later than Tuesday, March 25.

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

  Departure Locations

  Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona

  

  East side (Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot) 

  Map below for those boarding the bus on east side Dutch Mill Park & Ride. Please park in the "east" lot as indicated by the arrow. (east of Arby's)

  
  

  

  Cost

  $165 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 Monday, March 31.

  
  

  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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• Annual Meeting, Reception, and Speaker

  • When
    Tue, May 20, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    UW Arboretum, 1207 Seminole Highway
  • Spaces left
    27

  Registration is closed

  

  
  

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

  A brief 45 minute tour will be offered by Arboretum staff, beginning promptly at 3pm, meet at the Visitor Center. Indicate your interest when registering.

  
  

  Free snacks will be offered. As usual we will have a new member table.

  
  

  

  This year's speaker is Patrick Bohlen, Director of UW Arboretum. 

  
  

  From 2010-2022, Bohlen was director of Landscape and Natural Resources and Arboretum at University of Central Florida (UCF). As director, he oversaw landscape design and operations, natural lands management, and student and public engagement with the campus’s nature-based programs. Under his leadership, the UCF Arboretum implemented a student leadership development program that now includes nearly 60 student interns and co-coordinators per semester.
  

  Bohlen’s research interests have spanned ecosystem ecology, agroecology, urban ecology, and wetland ecology. His current research focuses on the ecology and conservation of pollinators and other insects in urban ecosystems. Earlier in his career, he studied the effects of earthworms on nutrient cycling in a variety of ecosystems. His post-doctoral research was focused on soil processes and plant-soil feedbacks in northern hardwood forests.

  Bohlen, who received his PhD in entomology from The Ohio State University, began his leadership role at UW–Madison on Oct. 20 and as Arboretum director will report to the Vice Chancellor for Research.

  Donations to UWRA will beaccepted to defray the cost of the event.

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  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. 

  Registration:

  • Advance registration is required.
    
  • Registration deadline:   April 21, 2025
  • You are encouraged to register online. 

  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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• History & Heritage of Green Bay

  • When
    Wed, May 28, 2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Green Bay, Wisconsin
  • Spaces left
    9

  Register

  Join us as we uncover the rich history of Green Bay, the state's oldest settlement, and embrace the energy of its vibrant, growing community. With nearly 270,000 residents across Green Bay and Brown County, this dynamic destination is ready to welcome us with open arms.

  A step-on tour guide will give us a peek back into the heritage and history of Green Bay, famously known as Wisconsin's first city.  You'll discover the marvels that make it an exceptional place to live, work, play, and visit.  It's a draft-worthy destination where history is always in the starting lineup. 

  Oneida is a cultural haven, home to the Oneida Nation. With its rich heritage and natural beauty, Oneida is a truly unique destination. 

  Of course, the most recognizable feature of the city is its football team. It wouldn't be a visit to Green Bay if there wasn't a visit to the home of the legendary Green Bay Packers, the third oldest team still active in the NFL.  In addition to a lunch buffet at the stadium, we will have a champion stadium tour and plenty of time for souvenir shopping!   

  The UWRA and the Verona Senior Center continue to partner on travel opportunities. Seating is limited, so register today! 

  Schedule  (Return times are approximate)

  7:00 a.m.	Depart Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona
  7:30 a.m.	Pick-up (East side) Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot)
  7:00 p.m.	Return Dutch Mill Park & Ride
  7:30 p.m.	Return Verona Senior Center

  Departure Locations

  Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona

  

  
  

  East side (Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot) 

  Map below for those boarding the bus on east side Dutch Mill Park & Ride. Please park in the "east" lot as indicated by the arrow. (east of Arby's)

  
  

  

  Cost

  $130 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 Thursday, April 17, 2025.

  
  

  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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• Circus, Stage, and Sips: A Sauk County Adventure

  • When
    Thu, June 19, 2025
  •  
    7:45 AM - 6:15 PM
  • Location
    Sauk County, Wisconsin
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  Our partnership with PLATO and the Verona Senior Center continues.   Join us and celebrate the advent of summer with visits to the Circus World Museum, AL. Ringling Theatre, and Wollersheim Winery. This day trip is organized by PLATO.

  You will have three hours to explore Circus World on your own.  Circus World, owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society, is located at the National Landmark Site of the original Ringling Bros. One of the highlights is the world's largest collection of more than 250 beautifully restored wagons. We will arrive in time to attend Circus World's signature show "Holidays" under the Big Top. Experience the gravity-defying artistry of an aerial hammock, an amazing display of equine artistry, joyous juggling, kooky comedy, and high-flying adventures with the Flying Poemas.

  Then it's off to the Ringling Theatre in downtown Baraboo for a 60-minute guided tour.  The 700-seat theatre was built in 1915 by Al Ringling, co-founder with his brothers of the world-renowned Ringling Brothers Circul, and designed in the opulent style of grand French opera houses. The theatre was built in a show of appreciation for Baraboo that the Ringling Brothers called home and the original site of the Ringling Bros Circus winter quarters.

  On our way back to Madison we will stop at Wollersheim Winery for a 45-minute guided walking tour and learn about the winery's rich history.  A sampling of three wines will be included.

  
  

  Seating is limited, so register today! 

  

  Lunch

  Lunch is on your own during the 3-hour visit at Circus World. 

  
  

  Options include the Cookhouse Gril, located next to the Hippodrome, has burgers, brats, chicken sandwiches, fries, pizza, and salads and other healthy options. 

  
  

  Additionally, Circus World offers a full range of circus treats located at stands throughout the grounds -- cotton candy, hot dogs, brats, popcorn, sno-cones, and ice cream! 

  
  

  For more upscale dining the Driftless Glen is rated the #1 restaurant in Baraboo and is a 5-minute walk from Circus World. View their menu at Driftless Glen.

  
  

  Departure Locations and Schedule (Return times are approximate)

  Please note that pick-up stops are different -- East Towne Sears, Capital Lakes, and Oakwood Village University Woods.
  

  7:45 a.m.	Bus arrives at East Towne Sears
  8:00 a.m.	Departs East Towne Sears
  8:25 a.m.	Departs Capitol Lakes
  9:00 a.m.	Departs Oakwood Village-University Oaks, 6205 Mineral Point Rd

  
  

  5:15 p.m.	Return East Towne Sears
  5:45 p.m.	Return Capital Lakes
  7:30 p.m.	Return Oakwood Village University Oaks

  Costs  (Lunch is not included. See "Lunch" section above for options.)

  Non-Wisconsin Historical Society Member Cost

  $95 per person and includes bus transportation, driver tip, admission fees, tours. gratuities. 

  Wisconsin Historical Society Member Cost

  $76 per person and includes bus transportation, driver tip, admission fees, tours. gratuities. NOTE:  A current WHS membership card must be shown for admission to Circus World.  

  Accessibility

  On the bus, participants must be able to climb steps to board and exit the bus. If you need assistance, PLATO requires that you bring a friend to give you a hand.

  
  

  The AL. Ringling Theatre's main auditorium and lobby areas are accessible to wheelchair users and others with mobility difficulties.

  At Wollersheim there is a 10 minute walk from the parking lot up a slight hill to the winery. The guided tour is primarily on hard surfaces like concrete or tiles. During the tour we will be walking or standing for 45 minutes, however there is a bench in the fermentation viewing area where you could sit for a few minutes while the guide talks about the fermentation process if you need a little break. There are a set of stairs on the tour but if needed you are welcome to use the elevator located next to the stairs.

  Registration Details and Deadline

  Register online.   Mailed in reservations using the REGISTRATION FORM and checks are accepted.  Registrations much be received no later than Sunday, June 1, 2025.

  
  

  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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• Church Basement Ladies: The Last (Potluck) Supper

  • When
    Thu, July 10, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Fireside Theatre in Ft. Atkinson
  • Spaces left
    16

  Register

  It is 1979, the day of the church’s Centennial Celebration, and past parishioners have gathered to share hotdishes, bars, and stories from the last 100 years. As the women work in the kitchen, shared memories burst into life through a series of flashbacks. Travel back to 1897 and meet Vivian’s grandmother; see Karin as a newlywed cautiously navigating the politics of the kitchen; and be there in 1944 when Mavis first barreled her way through the door. The Centennial Celebration is bittersweet. Times are tough in this small farm community, and hard decisions will have to be made.

  The UWRA and the Verona Senior Center are partnering on this travel opportunity. Seating is limited, so register today! 

  
  

  
  

  The meal includes Asian Salad, freshly baked breads, choice of entree, Lemon Chess Pie for dessert, and coffee/tea/milk. Entree choices include:

  Braised Pork Belly	Succulent Duroc Pork Bely scored and seared to perfection Braised slowly in Soy Sauce, Brown Sugar, and its natural juices until tender. Sliced and served with a Pan Sauce. Served with Fried Rice with Peas, Onion, and Egg and Honey Glazed Carrots.
  Supreme Cut Chicken Breast	Seasoned with Lemon Pepper and Seared. Served with Fried Rice with Peas, onion, and Egg and Honey Glazed Carrots.
  Thai Grilled Shrimp	Fresh Shrimp, Onions, Bell Peppers, and Pineapple placed on bamboo skewers and marinated in Lemongrass, Sweet Chilis, and Garlic. Charred on the grill and served with Apricot Lemongrass Chutney. Served with Fried Rice with Peas, Onion, and Egg.
  Vegetarian Option	Hearty Vegetarian Cacciatore

  
  

  Schedule  (Return times are approximate)

  8:30 a.m.	Depart Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona
  9:00 a.m.	Pick-up (East side) Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot)
  5:00 p.m.	Return Dutch Mill Park & Ride
  5:30 p.m.	Return Verona Senior Center

  Departure Locations

  Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona

  

  East side (Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot) 

  Map below for those boarding the bus on east side Dutch Mill Park & Ride. Please park in the "east" lot as indicated by the arrow.

  

  
  

  Cost

  $125 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 Thursday, May 29, 2025.

  
  

  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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• Milwaukee History in the Making

  • When
    Wed, July 16, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Spaces left
    8

  Register

  St. Josaphat Basilica epitomizes the striving of early Polish immigrants to express their ethnic heritage, spiritual devotion, and patriotic pride by building impressive houses of worship. The Parish was formed in 1888 as an offshoot of Saint Stanislaus Parish and subsequently became the largest Polish parish in Wisconsin. Its first home was a modest building that burned to the ground in 1889. The parish built a second church, but it was too small for its needs. This burgeoning immigrant community desired to construct a church to meet the needs of its more than 12,000 parishioners in the late 19th century. Ground was broken in 1896, and the new building would be finished in 1901. When the plans were nearly complete, Fr. Grutza learned that the Chicago Post Office and Custom House needed to be razed, and he was able to purchase it for $20,000.

  The present church is not what the Chicago Post Office looked like. Architect Brielmaier changed his plans to include the salvaged materials, but his design remained faithful to the original model—St. Peter’s.  At the time of completion, the only building in the country with a larger dome was the United States Capitol. In the Catholic Church, basilica status is reserved for the largest, most beautiful, and most historically important churches. 

  In 1929, St. Josaphat Church was named the third basilica in the United States. Today there are over sixty. It is as close as we get to a European Cathedral. It is the largest church in Milwaukee, with a seating capacity of over 1,000 on the main floor, hundreds more can be accommodated in the galleries.

  Following lunch, we are off to explore Milwaukee's past and present from our rivers, harbors & Lake Michigan during a 90-minute tour. Unforgettable views and a unique perspective of Milwaukee's history & architecture. Live narration is provided by experienced and entertaining tour guides & the captain.

  Please note that temperatures can drastically vary on the lakefront, rivers, and mainland- please help make sure you stay comfortable by dressing in layers (year-round).

  As always there will be a ‘surprise stop’ along the way!

  The UWRA, PLATO, and the Verona Senior Center continue to partner on travel opportunities. Seating is limited, so register today! 

  Schedule  (Return times are approximate)

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

  Lunch Choices (includes, house salad, bread service, apple strudel & beverage)

  Breast of Chicken Sandwich	Served on a Milwaukee pretzel roll with lettuce, tomato, & Swiss cheese, served with German potato salad
  Hungarian Goulash	Tender beef braised in paprika sauce and onion over spatzle
  Weiner Schnitzel	Breaded tender port cutlet served with spatzle and sauerkraut
  Vegetable Napoleon	Roasted vegetable tower drizzled with pepper coulis, topped with Provolone cheese and served with spatzle

  Departure Locations

  Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona

  

  
  

  East side (Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot) 

  Map below for those boarding the bus on east side Dutch Mill Park & Ride. Please park in the "east" lot as indicated by the arrow. (east of Arby's)

  
  

  

  Cost

  $100 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 Wednesday, July 11, 2025.

  
  

  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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• Ship Ahoy!

  • When
    Wed, August 13, 2025
  •  
    7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Manitowoc, WI
  • Spaces left
    19

  Register

  You are invited to join your fellow UWRA members. PLATO, and the Verona Senior Center members on another partnered day excursion to northeastern Wisconsin.

  We’ll begin the day at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc.  All people are connected by the waters surrounding us. Between the mighty Mississippi River and the Great Lakes bordering our state, a network of creeks, lakes and rivers traverse Wisconsin, linking our individual stories to create a larger epic that resonates with all of us. The Wisconsin Maritime Museum invites all people to create personal and meaningful connections with our waterways through engaging programs, interactive exhibits and a world-class collection.  Founded in 1969 as the Manitowoc Submarine Memorial Association, the Wisconsin Maritime Museum has grown into one of the largest maritime museums in the region In addition to commemorating the maritime heritage of the Manitowoc-Two Rivers area and the submarines built here during World War II, the Museum is now a leader in preserving the maritime history of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region.

  Following lunch at Water's Edge Restaurant, Lighthouse Inn, we head to Rodgers Fishing Village to explore an 1886 historic lighthouse, shipwreck displays and artifacts, and of course commercial fishing exhibits.  For over 175 years, commercial fishermen have battled Lake Michigan for their living and even today fishing tugs haul in the day's catch. There are six historic buildings that portray exciting stories.  You can step aboard the 1936 wooden fishing tug BUDDY O explore fishing sheds and climb up the 1886 Two Rivers' North Pier Lighthouse for a bird's eye view of the Fishing Village.

  Then we are off to tour the West of the Lake Gardens. West of the Lake Gardens is a beautiful, peaceful botanical garden with beautiful views of Lake Michigan. The six acres of gardens sit on the former estate of John and Ruth West, and feature a rose garden, red & white garden, formal garden, sunken garden, and more.

  There are a few more details yet to be finalized.  As always, the trip will include a surprise stop during the day! After completing our visits, we head home. 

  Seating is limited, so register soon! Registrations must be received no later than Wednesday, July 16.

  7:15 a.m.	Depart Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona
  7:30 a.m.	Pick-up (East side) Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot)
  8:00 p.m.	Return Dutch Mill Park & Ride
  8:30 p.m.	Return Verona Senior Center

  

  Lunch choices

  • French onion soup/garden salad
  • Perch sandwich
  • Chicken/bacon melt

  

  Departure Locations

  Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona

  

  East side (Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot) 

  Map below for those boarding the bus on east side Dutch Mill Park & Ride. Please park in the "east" lot as indicated by the arrow. (east of Arby's)

  
  

  

  Cost

  $110 per person and includes bus transportation, driver tip, admission fees, meals, 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 Wednesday July 16.

  
  

  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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• Where Nature and Architecture Converge

  • When
    Mon, August 25, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Spring Green, Wisconsin
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Taliesin is the home of Frank Lloyd Wright's Wisconsin home for nearly 50 years Taliesin means "shining brow" in Welch. In honor of his heritage and is built on the brow of a hill in Wisconsin's Driftless region. Join us and immerse yourself in Taliesin's unique mix of architecture, nature, culture, and agriculture in Spring Green. This will be an intimate look at the 70-year career of one of America's greatest architects, with a professional guide, in the hills of the Driftless Area valley.  Following lunch, we will visit downtown Spring Green.  As always, there will be a surprise stop on our trip.

  The UWRA and the Verona Senior Center continue to partner on travel opportunities. Seating is limited, so register today! 

  Schedule  (Return times are approximate)

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

  Departure Locations

  Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona

  

  
  

  East side (Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot) 

  Map below for those boarding the bus on east side Dutch Mill Park & Ride. Please park in the "east" lot as indicated by the arrow. (east of Arby's)

  
  

  

  Meal Choices -- To be announced

  Cost

  $100 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 Monday, July 21, 2025.

  
  

  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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• Colors of New England

  • Start
    Fri, October 03, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Fri, October 10, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    New England
  • 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 discover the colors of New England in October 2025.  

  The trip leaves Madison and heads for Boston.  Highlights include Simon Pearce, Quechee Gorge, Stowe, Cold Hollow Cider Mill, Trapp Family Lodge, Rocks Estate, North Conway, Kancamagus Highway, Mount Washington, Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise, Portland, Lobster Dinner and Kennebunkport.

  
  

  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 Colors of New England".

  
  

  An informational meeting about this tour is scheduled for:

  Tuesday, September 24, 2024
  1:00-2:00 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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• Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

  • When
    Thu, October 09, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Location
    Fireside Theatre in Ft. Atkinson
  • Spaces left
    19

  Register

  It's an American classic!  It's the show that first introduced the immortal writing team of Rodgers and Hammerstein! It's the show that ushered in the Golden Age of American Musical Theatre! It's OKLAHOMA! This bright, brassy, boisterous musical comedy is filled with colorful costumes, breathtaking dancing, side-spitting humor, and a musical score featuring such hits as "People Will Say We're In Love," "Surrey With the Fringe On Top," and the rousing title number "Oklahoma!" The original production won a Pulitzer Prize and various Broadway revivals have won multiple Tony Awards. Now The Fireside presents a fresh, new, not to be missed telling of this time-honored musical.

  The UWRA and the Verona Senior Center are partnering on this travel opportunity. Seating is limited, so register today! 

  
  

  The meal includes a Scallop Appetizer, freshly baked breads, choice of entree, Double Layer Carrot Cake for dessert, and coffee/tea/milk. Entree choices include:

  Chicken Florentine	Pan seared Chicken Breast stuffed with Fresh Spinach and Cheeses, served over a Spinach Cream Sauce and served with Garlic Whipped Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus.
  Baked Almond Crusted Cod	Two Northern Cod Fillets coated with Dijon Mustard and crusted with Toasted Almonds, Japanese Breadcrumbs, and Fresh Herbs. Baked to crunchy perfection and served with our decadent Tarragon Sauce and served with Garlic Whipped Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus.
  Beef Short Rib	Slowly braised in beef stock and dressed with a red wine demi-glaze and served with Garlic Whipped Potatoes and Roasted Asparagus.
  Vegetarian Option	Vegetarian Manicotti with red sauce

  
  

  Schedule  (Return times are approximate)

  8:30 a.m.	Depart Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona
  9:00 a.m.	Pick-up (East side) Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot)
  5:00 p.m.	Return Dutch Mill Park & Ride
  5:30 p.m.	Return Verona Senior Center

  Departure Locations

  Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona

  

  East side (Dutch Mill Park and Ride (East Lot) 

  Map below for those boarding the bus on east side Dutch Mill Park & Ride. Please park in the "east" lot as indicated by the arrow.

  

  
  

  Cost

  $125 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 Thursday, August 28, 2025.

  
  

  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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• Classical Greece

  • Start
    Sun, November 09, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Wed, November 19, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Greece
  • Spaces left
    25

  Our travel partner, the Verona Senior Center, has teamed with Collette Travel to offer a multi-day trip to discover classical Greece in November 2025.  

  

  Highlights includes Athens, The Acropolis and Parthenon, Meteora, Delphi, Olympia, Greek Farm Visit, Cooking Class, Greek Dance Class, Choice on Tour: Nafplio Walking Tour or Mycenae Archeological Tour.

  
  

  Prices include round trip air from O'Hare International Airport, air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel transfers. and 16 meals.  Does not include cancellation waiver and insurance.

  
  

  Registration is made directly through

  Collette at:    "Classical Greece".

  
  

  An informational meeting about this tour is scheduled for:

  Tuesday, September 24, 2024
  1:00-2:00 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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• Iceland's Magical Northern Lights

  • Start
    Sun, March 08, 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    Sat, March 14, 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Iceland

  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 view Iceland's Magical Northern Lights.  

  

  The trip leaves Madison and heads for Reykjavik.  Highlights include Northern Lights Cruise, Search for the Northern Lights, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Lava Exhibition Center, Vik, Seljalandsfoss, Skógar Museum, Skógafoss, Sólheimajökull Glacier, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, and Blue Lagoon.

  
  

  Prices include round trip air from Dane County Regional airport, air taxes and fees/surcharges, hotel transfers. and 11 meals.  Does not include cancellation waiver and insurance.

  
  

  Registration is made directly through

  Collette at:   "Iceland's Magical Northern Lights".

  
  

  An informational meeting about this tour

  will be scheduled for early fall 2025

  
  

  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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