Events are for current TEAMSurvivor Madison members.
If you’re curious and want to try an activity before joining, contact us for information.
info@teamsurvivormadison.org
Gilda’s Spring Ephemerals Hike
TSM is joining Gilda’s on a spring ephemerals hike! Early May is the perfect time to see the transition between early and mid-spring wildflowers.
More Info and Register at https://events.gildasclubwi.org/Events/Calendar?eviid=30459
Questions? Contact Elizabeth at elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or 608-828-8875
Hike and Geocache Adventure
Join TSM for a hike and geocache adventure. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting activity that uses GPS-enabled devices (your phone). In geocaching, participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the "geocache," (usually a hidden container of various sizes) at that location. It’s a fun addition to any hike. For more information about geocaching, download the free app at geocaching.com. You’ll need the app to find the cache.
The 2 mile hike includes woodland and prairie with large views on top of Blue Mounds. The trail is leaf covered with some tree roots and slight elevation change. Hiking distance can be added for those who wish to add loops. This location will qualify as part of our TSM Dane County Parks Challenge too!
Meet near the Park Main Entrance off Highway F and park in the lot near the entrance and by the playground. Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable walking shoes or boots. Bring a water bottle, walking poles, and binoculars if you’d like. Snacks provided.
RSVP by April 17 to Irene at ireneg@teamsurvivormadison.org or text 608-575-4074
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.
Early Signs of Spring
As trees begin leafing out, spring wildflowers also make their appearance. We’ll join a 1:00pm tour to learn about wildflowers in the Arboretum’s Native Plant Garden, led by Curator Susan Carpenter. Afterward, we’ll take a walk/hike on our own, either through the Longenecker Horticultural Gardens or through the woods, depending on what’s in bloom.
RSVP to Judy by Friday, 4/24, at jrweidman2@gmail.com
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.
Move The Boat
The start of our paddling season starts with our boat being moved to Brittingham Boats. We’ll move the boat from the trailer to the “wheels”. Bring a friend! Many hands make light work.
Summer Kick-off Picnic
Join us for our summer kick-off picnic and find out about our summer activities. Email us at info@teamsurvivormadison.org for more details.
Dragon Boat - First Practice
The start of another season!
This practice will take place partially on land (covering safety, paddling basics, and equipment, getting to know you intros) as well as short paddle as time allows.
What to bring & wear:
Water shoes (we wade in so wear shoes you can get wet). No flip flops
Water bottle
Sun screen
Dry clothes (you may get wet)
Dragon Boat On-Water
Join our team for our Wednesday night dragon boat paddling program. Weekly on-water practices. No prior experience required - everyone is welcome!
Dragon Boat Clinic
Join us for a dynamic, technique‑focused Dragon Boat Paddling Clinic designed for paddlers of all experience levels.
Morning Clinic - 9:30-11:30am
This session will break down the fundamentals of efficient, powerful paddling—covering essential body framework and complete stroke mechanics—while emphasizing the teamwork, timing, and shared rhythm that make dragon boating such a unique and inspiring sport.
Afternoon Clinic - 12:30-2:30pm
Participants will also practice starts and work through race‑day scenarios to build confidence, synchronicity, and crew cohesion on the water. Throughout the clinic, each paddler will receive individualized 1:1 coaching to refine technique, deepen personal commitment to the boat, and contribute to a stronger team overall. Whether you’re new to the sport or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, this clinic offers skill‑building, camaraderie, and plenty of fun as you paddle stronger, smarter, and more efficiently together.
Lori Freit Hammes is an experienced coach and former Team USA paddler known for her passion for the sport’s mix of athleticism, teamwork, and community. As a longtime coach of the La Crosse Mississippi Sisters, she has helped build a strong culture of commitment, camaraderie, and continuous improvement. Lori is recognized for her technical expertise and athlete‑centered coaching, focusing on solid fundamentals—stroke mechanics, posture, timing, power, and race strategy—while fostering the trust and connection that make teams perform at their best.
Badger Bash Dragon Boat Festival & Clinic
NOTE: This isn’t an official TSM festival. If you are interested in joining a composite boat or learning more about the clinic, contact teresasprecher@gmail.com
https://www.badgerlakedragonboating.com/
The event is a fun filled, family friendly weekend that includes everything from a rock concert on the beach to the thrill of community teams competing in the centuries old Chinese sport of dragon boat racing. It’s the perfect mix of community building and team building, not to mention a ton of fun.
PADDLING CLINIC REGISTRATION
The American Dragon Boat Association is proud to sponsor an elite dragon boat clinic led by world and national championship coaches Josh Hwung and Tommy Leonardi.
Clinic is June 11th & 12th (early bird until May 1st)
https://americandragonboat.org/paddling-clinic-registration/
Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival
The Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival celebrates the spirit of teamwork, cultural heritage, and community engagement on the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan.
This is a great festival to start our season. It’s a fun venue with food vendors, cultural performances. The races are held in a small lagoon by the SummerFest grounds.
Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival
Minocqua Dragon Boat Festival. Look on Heja for practice time (TBA)
Northeast Wisconsin Dragon Boat Festival
Leach Amphitheater - Oshkosh, WI
Watch for more information …
Mississippi Valley Dragon Boat Festival
This is a tentative festival supporting Gilda’s Club Quad Cities - overnight trip
UW Carbone Open House
Experience Carbone’s annual open house, held in conjunction with Science Expeditions across campus, – research lab tours, interactive stations, interact with researchers. Family friendly!
Games Night and Taco Bar
Join TSM and Gilda’s Club for an evening of friendship, fun and food. We will have a variety of games and decks of cards. You can bring your own games, too. Come enjoy a spring evening together with laughter and conversation. Supporters are invited to attend too!
RSVP to Jill Olsen at jillsemail@tds.net by April 6. Jill is coordinating the potluck and will get back to you about what you might like to bring.
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.
Tai Ji / Qigong Sessions
oin the circle! No previous experience necessary, and there is no fee.
You are welcome to attend one or more sessions as you are able even if you aren’t available for the first one being offered.
Doors will open at 5:45 pm. Give yourself time to settle in before we begin.
The Living Tao Tai Ji practice, which evolved from traditional Tai Chi, is a holistic approach that integrates Eastern wisdom and healing potential into daily life. The practice involves slow movements and breathing that promotes relaxation, improves balance, flexibility, and harmony between the body, mind, and spirit.
QIgong practice is designed to stimulate healthy energy (qi) flow and has been shown to reduce stress, increase immune response, and enhance overall well-being and longevity.
Appropriate for all levels of fitness and mobility. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
Mary Jo has practiced Tai Ji and Qigong for over 20 years and has been leading a weekly practice group for more than 12 years.
Contact her at maryjor@teamsurvivormadison.org if you have any questions.
Trivia Night
TSM will join Gilda's members for a night of trivia and food hosted by Lone Girl Brewing. Come as a team or join a table to meet others and play to win! We'll start serving food at 5:30pm. Trivia will begin at 6pm.
Registration required at: https://events.gildasclubwi.org/Events/Calendar?eviid=31750
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.
Tai Ji / Qigong Sessions
oin the circle! No previous experience necessary, and there is no fee.
You are welcome to attend one or more sessions as you are able even if you aren’t available for the first one being offered.
Doors will open at 5:45 pm. Give yourself time to settle in before we begin.
The Living Tao Tai Ji practice, which evolved from traditional Tai Chi, is a holistic approach that integrates Eastern wisdom and healing potential into daily life. The practice involves slow movements and breathing that promotes relaxation, improves balance, flexibility, and harmony between the body, mind, and spirit.
QIgong practice is designed to stimulate healthy energy (qi) flow and has been shown to reduce stress, increase immune response, and enhance overall well-being and longevity.
Appropriate for all levels of fitness and mobility. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
Mary Jo has practiced Tai Ji and Qigong for over 20 years and has been leading a weekly practice group for more than 12 years.
Contact her at maryjor@teamsurvivormadison.org if you have any questions.
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.
Tai Ji / Qigong Sessions
oin the circle! No previous experience necessary, and there is no fee.
You are welcome to attend one or more sessions as you are able even if you aren’t available for the first one being offered.
Doors will open at 5:45 pm. Give yourself time to settle in before we begin.
The Living Tao Tai Ji practice, which evolved from traditional Tai Chi, is a holistic approach that integrates Eastern wisdom and healing potential into daily life. The practice involves slow movements and breathing that promotes relaxation, improves balance, flexibility, and harmony between the body, mind, and spirit.
QIgong practice is designed to stimulate healthy energy (qi) flow and has been shown to reduce stress, increase immune response, and enhance overall well-being and longevity.
Appropriate for all levels of fitness and mobility. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
Mary Jo has practiced Tai Ji and Qigong for over 20 years and has been leading a weekly practice group for more than 12 years.
Contact her at maryjor@teamsurvivormadison.org if you have any questions.
Tai Ji / Qigong Sessions
oin the circle! No previous experience necessary, and there is no fee.
You are welcome to attend one or more sessions as you are able even if you aren’t available for the first one being offered.
Doors will open at 5:45 pm. Give yourself time to settle in before we begin.
The Living Tao Tai Ji practice, which evolved from traditional Tai Chi, is a holistic approach that integrates Eastern wisdom and healing potential into daily life. The practice involves slow movements and breathing that promotes relaxation, improves balance, flexibility, and harmony between the body, mind, and spirit.
QIgong practice is designed to stimulate healthy energy (qi) flow and has been shown to reduce stress, increase immune response, and enhance overall well-being and longevity.
Appropriate for all levels of fitness and mobility. Wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
Mary Jo has practiced Tai Ji and Qigong for over 20 years and has been leading a weekly practice group for more than 12 years.
Contact her at maryjor@teamsurvivormadison.org if you have any questions.
Hike - Pheasant Branch Conservancy
Let’s kick off TSM’s participation in the Dane County Parks Challenge with a 3.3-mile circular hike around the Pheasant Branch Conservancy loop!
The trail is a mix of pavement, crushed gravel, and boardwalks and offers a scenic, mostly flat route through beautiful marshland, prairies, and forests. We’ll keep our eyes open for wildlife, including a pair of eagles that has nested in the park for many years. If we’d like, we can take a short detour down to the bubbling Frederick Springs, the headwaters of Pheasant Branch Creek.
Set your GPS for Orchid Heights Park, Middleton, WI. The drinking fountain and restrooms probably won’t be open for the season, but there’s a Porta-potty at the trailhead.
Dress for the weather. Wear comfortable walking shoes or boots that can get wet and/or muddy. March can be mud season! Bring a water bottle, walking poles, and binoculars if you’d like.
RSVP to Judy by Friday, March 6, at jrweidman2@gmail.com
Bowlin' For Colons
Join us for the UW Carbone annual FUNdraiser that brings the community together “on the lane” for research to prevent and treat colon cancer and save lives. TSM members, friends and supporters come to bowl together. You experience three games of bowling, shoe rental included, and receive the official 25th-anniversary event t-shirt. There are lots of laughs and treats on hand!
Save the Date, invite friends, and watch for details on registration .
Seasonal Observations Hike with Gilda's
TSM members will join Gilda’s Club members for a naturalist led hike. Registration required at https://events.gildasclubmadison.org/Events/Calendar?eviid=30982
Contact elizabeth@gildasclubmadison.org or 608-828-8875
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.
Indoor Walk & Explore at EPIC
Join us for a self-guided tour of the elaborate and whimsical interiors at Epic. Space is limited. Members – first come, first served. RSVP to Judy at jrweidman2@gmail.com
Lakeside Dance Lab - Join Me
A TSM member is dancing. To join her, check your January Digest for details.
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.
Lakeside Dance Lab - Join Me
A TSM member is dancing. To join her, check your January Digest for details.
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.
Postponed - Games Night & Taco Bar
Postponed due to extreme cold! TSM and Gilda’s Club planned an evening of friendship and fun. with a variety of games and decks of cards. The laughter and conversations will keep you warm all night. Contact Jill at jillsemail@tds.net for more info.
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.
Lakeside Dance Lab - Join Me
A TSM member is dancing. To join her, check your January Digest for details.
Candlelight Hike
Join us for a hike, and then warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, coffee, or tea by a roaring bonfire. Bring water if you’d like, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy boots with good traction. Contact Judy at jrweidman2@gmail.com for more information.
Chase Out 2025
For the month of December, challenge yourself to walk, run, bike, hike, ski, skate, snowshoe, or complete any other outdoor workout for at least one mile a day, or exercise at least 30 minutes a day any way you choose indoors for. Reward yourself every day that you complete the challenge by placing an ornament on the fabric holiday tree that TSM provides.
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.
Snowshoe Join Me
Join a TSM member for a snowshoe hike. Check your recent member email for details or email nsaulsbury@yahoo.com.
Transformations Fitness Class
A class to improve overall strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular health. Classes are programed with different exercises that are modifiable to participant needs and level of fitness. 6 week session. Registration limited. Email info@teamsurvivormadison.org for info.