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    • January 02, 2026
    • September 04, 2026
    • 9 sessions
    • 601 Junction Road, Madison




    Where?  Panera Bread 601 Junction Road, Madison, WI 
      When?  Meets on the first Friday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
        What?  Breakfast with friends, old and new.    To view the menu go to https://www.panerabread.com/en-us/menu.html.

        Directions:   Located 1.5 blocks south of Old Sauk Road on Junction Road.

        Parking: There is plenty of parking in the adjacent parking lot.  No stairs!

        Organizer:  Catherine Masi 

        RSVP or Questions?  Email Catherine at catherine.masi@gmail.com  by the Thursday before the breakfast to let her know you are coming.  Also email her if you have any questions.

            • May 22, 2026
            • August 28, 2026
            • 4 sessions
            • Rotunda Cafe in the Lobby of Lake Ridge Bank, 1965 Atwood Ave., Madison, WI

            COFFEE GATHERING


            Make new friends and meet new PLATO members over a cup of coffee and breakfast snacks

            The Rotunda Ca
            fe, 1965 Atwood Avenue on Madison's near east side


            • Meet on Fourth Friday of each month

            • Time: 9:30 am to 11:30 am

            • Place: Rotunda Cafe, lobby of Lake Ridge Bank, formerly Monona Bank

            • Ambiance: With a unique, large seating area, The Rotunda Cafe is an attractive rotunda in what was once the Monona Bank building at Schenks Corners. Great ambiance with pleasant, soothing background music.

            • Place order at counter, bus own table 

            • Food choices are limited but do include breakfast burritos and doughnuts
            • Parking: (see below)

            • RSVP or Questions? Email Sue Ellerhost at luvcetaceans@gmail.com or Donaby Henton at aiexplorer125@gmail.com by Wednesday so they know you are coming. 

            • COVID Protocol: Please continue to use a mask if you desire

            Parking Options:

            • Street parking is available on either side of the bank, on Atwood and on Winnebago and further down both streets.

            • Parking is also available at Trinity Lutheran Church, 904 Winnebago St.  Please note: The church requests a small good will donation which will be used to benefit a local neighborhood fund. We will periodically request a few dollars donation for this from our members who use the lot.

            • Parking is also available in the lot behind United Way, 2059 Atwood Ave. Drive all the way in to the unmarked spaces toward the back of the lot.
              • June 12, 2026
              • August 14, 2026
              • 3 sessions
              • 800 Langdon Street



              Meets every 2nd Friday in the summer

              at the Memorial Union!


              • Where: Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street
              • Day: Meets on the second Friday of each month
              • Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
              • Drinks/Food:  Peet’s Coffee will be open with bakery and snacks. At 11 or 12 the hot dog stand and other venues will be open. 

              • Place: Outside at the terrace.  Look for us in the outdoor area behind the Der Rathskellar restaurant.  In case of rain we will meet in the large glassed in room near the terrace.
              • Parking: Best parking is the State Street Campus Garage located at 430 N Frances Street. Two ramps, near each other, are available. It is about a 2 block walk to the Union. 
              • Organizer: Sharon Scrattish
              • RSVP or Questions?: Let Sharon know you're coming the Thursday before the breakfast by email or phone (sscratti@gmail.com or 608-280-8050)
              • COVID Protocol: Wear a mask to the event if you prefer.



              • June 19, 2026
              • October 16, 2026
              • 5 sessions
              • 876 Jupiter Drive

              at


              3rd Friday Meet-Up on the East Side at Great Dane East


              Where?  Great Dane East,  876 Juniper Drive,  Madison  
                When?  Meets on the third Friday of each month from 11:30-1:30
                  What?  Meet-Up with friends, old and new.   Non-members are welcome.  We will no longer meet in the upstairs room but in the downstairs bar area.  You are welcome to order from the menu or feel free to order just a beer or coffee.  

                  Directions:   Entrance is a few hundred feet from Cottage Grove Road and conveniently located on Madison Metro's Route C.

                  Parking: There is plenty of parking in the adjacent parking lot.  No stairs!

                  Organizer:   Sue Ellerhorst 

                  RSVP is appreciated but not required.  If you forget to RSVP come anyway.   Email Sue at  nana@orcagranny.com by the Wednesday before the lunch to let her know you are coming.   Also email her if you have any questions.




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                  6209 Mineral Point Road #203
                  Madison, WI 53705








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