Our Stories

Legacy Society Spotlight: Sheila Read

Learn why Sheila Read decided to join the Legacy Society in early 2023.

A Message from Capitol Lakes' Executive Director

I’ve been the Executive Director at Capitol Lakes for 14 years, and over that time I’ve seen first-hand how your gifts make a difference.

Legacy Society Spotlight: Sharon Hirschfeld

Learn why Sharon Hirschfeld decided to amend her Residence and Care Agreement to include the Capitol Lakes Foundation.

Legacy Society Spotlight: Dolores and Paul Gohdes

Read on to discover why Dolores and Paul Gohdes joined the Legacy Society in 2019.

Legacy Society Spotlight: Michael and Rima Apple

Michael and Rima have found Capitol Lakes to be a caring community. Read on to learn why that led them to join the Legacy Society.

Legacy Society Spotlight: Karen Pridham

Karen Pridham has lived at Capitol Lakes for over ten years. Learn why she decided to join the Legacy Society in 2023.

Showing Respect: Replacing the Flag on the Henry St. Patio

A donor's 1992 gift was used to pay for a new flag at Capitol Lakes.

Legacy Society Spotlight: Carol and John Toussaint

Carol was on the CL Foundation Board before she and her husband, John, moved here in 2019. Learn why they joined the Legacy Society.

An Interview with Capitol Lakes Residents Doug & Norma Madsen

Norma and Doug Madsen joined the Legacy Society to give back to the community they now call home. Read their interview here.

Legacy Gift Positively Impacts Capitol Lakes Residents in 2023

TNW Ensemble Theater in Madison is having a positive impact on the lives of our memory care residents.

Legacy Society Spotlight: Lenee Kruse and Jay Robaidek Family

Read why it was important for the Capitol Lakes Foundation Director and her family to join the Legacy Society.

Legacy Society Spotlight: Sylvia O'Neill

Sylvia O'Neill's daughter, Jan, explains why her mother decided to join the Legacy Society.

Legacy Society Spotlight: MJ Wiseman

MJ has had friends living at Capitol Lakes since she moved to Madison 35 years ago. Learn why this moved her to join the Legacy Society.

Legacy Society Spotlight: Toby Wallach

Learn why Toby Wallach joined the Legacy Society earlier this year.

Legacy Society Spotlight: Jesse Kehres

Learn why Jesse Kehres decided to join the Legacy Society after speaking with his daughter.

Legacy Society Spotlight: Sally Drew, Hank Epstein, and the late Nancy Bohlen

Learn how Capitol Lakes made it possible for two generations to live together and how that experience prompted several Legacy Society gifts

Legacy Society Spotlight: Richard and Coral Bishop

Meet Richard and Coral Bishop and learn why they decided to join the Legacy Society.

Legacy Society Spotlight: Pete and Ruthie Taylor

Many thanks to Pete and Ruthie Taylor for joining the Legacy Society this year!

Legacy Society Spotlight: Marjorie Tobias

Learn why it was important for Marjorie Tobias (1928 - 2023) to join the Capitol Lakes Foundation's Legacy Society.

Against All Odds: $10,000 Legacy Society Challenge Match UNLOCKED!

In November 2019 your Foundation came to you with a challenge. Read how you helped us reach our goal in an incredibly difficult year.

See how you're making a difference.