Our Stories

Capitol Lakes Residents Volunteer to Help Kids in Dane County

Thanks to RSVP Dane County for sharing information on their Computer Buddy program and to our residents for signing up to volunteer.

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: Justice, Art, and Spirituality gathering promotes dialogue

Your Capitol Lakes Foundation was proud to approve a grant to bring artists to Capitol Lakes to talk about racial justice.

Training the Next Generation of Health Care Practitioners

We are proud to partner with UW-Madison's School of Nursing on training the next generation of health care providers.

Additional Tech Support for Capitol Lakes Residents is a “Godsend”

Thanks to your support, Capitol Lakes residents can take advantage of free tech support twice weekly.

Exercise Through Isolation Challenge Provides Inspiration to Keep Moving

When another Covid surge shut down Wellness Center classes your Foundation stepped in to offer an exercise challenge to keep us moving

Capitol Lakes Community Read

In 2022 a record 90 Capitol Lakes residents read "The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry" by Gabrielle Zevin.

Picking Up Where We Left Off: Ping Pong Returns to Capitol Lakes

Covid tabled ping-pong for two years, but thanks to your support games have resumed for interested residents!

Active Minds, Happy Minds

Thanks to your support, the Capitol Lakes Foundation purchased activities to keep Assisted Living residents engaged and active.

Enjoying a ‘Second Summer’ at Brittingham Park

A 'second summer' provides the perfect opportunity for a rickshaw outing and picnic supplied by the Capitol Lakes Foundation.

Bloom and Grow Garden Provides Engagement and Enjoyment

Thanks to your support, residents in our Health Center were able to engage in planting and now enjoy a Bloom and Grow Garden.

Music & Memory: The Power of Personalized Playlists

Music and Memory makes a real difference in the lives of those with dementia.

Enhancing the Living Experience for Residents with Low Vision

Thanks to the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired for coming to Capitol Lakes to share resources for those with vision loss

'Step Into Spring' Walking Challenge Promotes Health and Wellness

'Step Into Spring' challenges Capitol Lakes residents to walk 1 mile or 30 minutes at least three times a week.

One Year Later: In Person Book Groups and Movie Screening Fosters Re-Connection

Roughly one year after shut down nearly the entire Capitol Lakes campus was vaccinated making in person events once again possible.

Virtual Volunteers: Capitol Lakes Residents Continue Service through Covid

Capitol Lakes Residents continued their volunteer service with the Older Adult Project which moved virtual in 2020.

Work Your Weights: Staying Strong

When the Wellness Center had to close in late 2020 our residents stayed strong in the face of adversity.

Building Community: A 45 Year History

Your Foundation was proud to provide the funding to print the 45th Anniversary edition of the Center Post.

Virtual Book Discussion Groups: A Great Way to Connect!

Together, we are enhancing the living experience for all residents during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.

Cycling without Age Offers Respite from Isolation

Capitol Lakes' Cycling without Age program offers mobility and freedom especially during this unprecedented time of social isolation.

UW-Madison School of Nursing Partnership Engages Memory Care Residents

Fostering partnerships like the one with UW-Madison's School of Nursing has many benefits especially during these difficult days.

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