Uplifting our Older Adults
We are committed to promote the wellbeing of our elders and reduce loneliness and isolation impacting our senior community members. Our older adults programs aim to support our African elders by providing culturally relevant activities and events as well as connecting them to trusted community resources that improve health and livelihoods.
Older Adults Programs
Our Commitment
Creating a community where our elders feel culturally connected, informed, and valued
Programs
Baobab Senior Circle (BSC)
We provide a conducive environment for immigrant older adults to connect with their peers, share experiences and pass down cultural knowledge through storytelling, oral history, music and other art forms.
What to expect
- Safe space for sharing cultural knowledge and experiences
- Intergenerational dialogue
- Networking
- Peer emotional support
- Field trips and a lot of fun activities
Community ElderConnect (CEC)
We dedicate our time to empower our older adults by providing one-on-one tailored information on trusted and affordable community resources.
What to expect: referrals to a range of services
- Disability services
- Accessible transportation
- Healthcare
- Mental health
- Wellness exercises
- Housing support
- Affordable food and ethnic grocery stores
- Language assistance
Upcoming Older Adults Meetings & Events
2238 S Park St
Madison, 53713 United States
Join us for the gathering of our Baobab Senior Circle, a welcoming space designed for African and African American older adults (55+) to connect, celebrate, and thrive together. We gather to honor our shared heritage, exchange stories from Africa and America, and strengthen the bonds that sustain us.
330 West Mifflin Street
Madison, WI United States
Join us for the second annual Black History Month Festival at the Madison Senior Center. This is going to be a joyful celebration of Black culture, heritage, and community for adults 55 and older.
Past Workshops
Falls Prevention with Safe Communities
Discovering Resilience and Balance
To improve the health of our elders in the community, the African Center is partnering with Safe Communities to learn about how adults (55 years and above) can prevent falls and gain their balance. Through our older adults program, we are reducing the information and resource gap among our African elders in Dane County.
- Date: July 25th, 2025
- Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Location: 2238 S Park St, Madison, WI 53713
Past Events
Black History Month Festival
Celebrating Black Heritage and Older Adults in Madison
We joined the Madison Senior Center and other local nonprofit organizations to celebrate our Black elders in Madison.- Date: February 28th, 2025
- Location: Madison Senior Center
We look forward to hearing from you.