Madison Association of the Deaf

Madison Association of the Deaf MAD general meeting: First Friday of Sept, Nov, Feb, & April. Social night: 2nd Saturday of month

5th Holiday Bazaar at WSD➡️We are thrilled to host our Holiday Bazaar, bringing together over 35 talented crafters/vendo...
08/24/2026

5th Holiday Bazaar at WSD

➡️We are thrilled to host our Holiday Bazaar, bringing together over 35 talented crafters/vendors to showcase their unique creations and celebrate the spirit of the season.

📅 Date: Saturday, November 14th, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 am to 3:00pm

🏢 Location: Wisconsin School for the Deaf
309 W Walworth Ave, Delavan, WI 53115
Neesam Gym

🆓 Admission: FREE! No entry fee required, so gather your friends and family for an enjoyable outing without any cost! Do not forget grab the raffle basket opportunity!

🌭☕ Food & Drinks: Food concession will be available

🎁Whether you're searching for one-of-a-kind gifts or simply looking for a fun-filled day with loved ones, the Holiday Bazaar at WSD is the perfect destination. Join us for a memorable event celebrating the beauty of winter, community, and creativity!

🔔 Mark "Interested" or "Going" to receive event updates and spread the word among your friends!

🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️For any inquiries or vendor participation requests, please contact Andreana at [email protected] and Lucinda at [email protected]

See you there! 🎉

We are pleased to announce a series of events scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, all of which will be held at t...
08/24/2026

We are pleased to announce a series of events scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2026, all of which will be held at the Madison Association of the Deaf Clubhouse, located at 1109 Williamson Street, Madison, Wisconsin.

The doors will open at 9:30 AM.

The day will commence with a Breakfast Brunch from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The cost for adults is $12, for children under 10 it is $6, and for children under 4, it is complimentary. We kindly request that you RSVP for this event by September 9th to [email protected].

Following the brunch, Mike Ginter will deliver a presentation on the future of the Madison Association of the Deaf (MAD) at 12:00 PM.

At 1:00 PM, Wisconsin Deaf Poker will host a poker tournament in the basement bar.

Subsequently, a MADGO game, facilitated by John Dyreson, will be held on the first floor at 1:30 PM.

The Badgers tailgate party and Dinner will commence at 4:30 PM. The cost for adults is $15, and for children, it is $8. Please RSVP for dinner by September 9th to [email protected].

The Badgers football game is scheduled to kick off at 6:15 PM.

The day will conclude with a social night and Happy Hour from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

08/24/2026

Wisconsin Deaf Poker is hosting a tournament at our clubhouse on Saturday, September 12, in the basement bar. We'll also have several events on the first floor that day, from 10 am to close.

Please remember that this event is scheduled for tomorrow. We encourage your attendance to gain valuable insights from t...
08/18/2026

Please remember that this event is scheduled for tomorrow. We encourage your attendance to gain valuable insights from the speaker.

08/05/2026

Hello Deaf Gathering Volunteers!
Thank you for volunteering for the 18th Annual Deaf Gathering! We truly appreciate your help and can't wait to see you on Saturday, August 15th.

Saturday Arrival
Please arrive by 8:00 am.
You will receive your volunteer T-shirt when you arrive.
We will take a group photo at 9:00 am.
Location:
Darien West Park
335 W. Madison St.
Darien, WI 53114

Volunteer Schedules
Volunteer schedules will be available on August 15th when you arrive at the park.
Schedules will not be shared before the event. We have done our best to honor your request.

Volunteer T-Shirts
When you arrive at the park, please see Kim, Mary Lynn, or Ron for your shirt. If you cannot find us, then look for Heather Zielinski.

Bake Sale Reminder
We ask that each member donate 1-2 dozen desserts. Desserts mean cookies, bars, cupcakes (easy to eat with hands). NO PIES.
Put each in a Ziploc bag; each bag sells for $1.00.
IDEAS:
2 large cookies in one bag = $1.00
3 small cookies in one bag = $1.00
PLEASE, because of people's allergies, PLEASE mark bags with "peanuts" or "gluten-free."

Friday Setup
If you are able to help set up, please join us August 14th at 1:00 pm, at Darien West Park.

Sunday Cleanup
If you are available to help with cleanup, please join us August 16th at 8:00 am, at Darien West Park.

Thank you again for volunteering and helping make this year’s Deaf Gathering a success.
See you on Saturday, August 15th!!

Thanks, Kim, Ron, and ML

We cordially invite you to explore your astrological profile at our upcoming event on September 8th, from 6:00 PM to 9:0...
08/03/2026

We cordially invite you to explore your astrological profile at our upcoming event on September 8th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, where a diverse range of engaging activities will be presented. - Sincerely, Yerkes Observatory

08/03/2026

The Board has determined that it is necessary to cancel our social event scheduled for this Saturday, August 8th, due to ongoing construction activities involving Corey Ruiz a block away. This decision has been made for safety reasons. Please be advised that we will be hosting another event next weekend, on August 15th, which is the Deaf Gathering in Darien, Wisconsin.

It sounds like an enjoyable opportunity to attend. Let's proceed with our attendance.
07/31/2026

It sounds like an enjoyable opportunity to attend. Let's proceed with our attendance.

07/30/2026

Announcement! Co****le is cancelled due to the weather! But we still will have cookout for dinner! Come over after 5pm- we will play BINGO around 8pm! Bring cash for BINGO and 50/50 RAFFLES!! Bring dessert to share!!

07/30/2026

Special message from MAD Event Coordinator Darrell Roby.

Our volunteers work hard to keep MAD active and our events going. Recently, we received negative comments about some of our event flyers because they were created with AI instead of by a professional graphic designer.

We want to explain why.

MAD is run almost entirely by volunteers. A small number of dedicated people spend countless hours planning events, organizing activities, maintaining the clubhouse, serving on committees, and creating flyers. Many of these volunteers are already stretched thin.

We simply do not have the budget to hire a professional graphic designer for every event. AI has become a helpful tool that allows our volunteers who are not artists or designers to create attractive flyers and share information with our community. It helps us save both time and money so we can focus our resources on serving our members.

Instead of criticizing those who are volunteering their time, we encourage others to get involved. If you have graphic design skills or know how to create great flyers, we would truly love your help. Every new volunteer makes MAD stronger.

We especially hope to see more younger Deaf community members become involved. Fresh ideas, new energy, and additional volunteers will help ensure a bright future for MAD.

Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time, talent, and effort. We appreciate you, and we welcome anyone who wants to join us in making MAD even better.

Thanks, Darro

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1109 Williamson Street
Madison, WI
53703

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