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PLATO Weekly Update
July 28, 2026
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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.
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CURRICULUM
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SUMMER COURSES
Find details about Summer Courses on the Courses webpage.
FALL COURSES
Mark your calendar with these important dates:
· Tuesday, August 18: The Fall Course Schedule will be posted on the Courses webpage and registration will begin the same day.
· The Week of September 14: Most Fall Courses will begin.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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LECTURES
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Save these dates for September Lectures – both start at 1:30pm and will be held at the Oakwood Village University Woods Arts & Education Center. Click the links below to learn more!
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Tuesday, September 8: Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on the Underground Railroad, presented by Connie Martin.
Thursday, September 24: The Power of Art in History, presented by Dr. Alan Garfield, Emeritus.
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PAST RECORDINGS
Visit the Past Recordings webpage to explore past lectures and course sessions on a variety of interesting subjects presented by PLATO members and special guest presenters.
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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.
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NEXT WEEK! First Friday Breakfast Gathering at Panera Bread located at 601 Junction Road on August 7, 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 find Catherine's email address here.
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FIELD TRIPS
SOLD OUT! The Villa Louis & River Cruise is now 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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