The Fort Atkinson Club

Winter Wellness Warm-Up
2026-01-12 - 2026-02-23 | WI
Winter is here—and it’s the perfect time to warm up your wellness routine!
From January 12 through February 23, Fort HealthCare and the Jefferson County Health Department invite YOU (and your friends, family, neighbors—everyone!) to join this FREE Winter Community Health Challenge, called “Winter Wellness Warm-Up”.
Here’s how it works:
• Print your wellness calendar (English, Spanish)
• Each day, complete the small, doable wellness task listed
• Check off your progress—more boxes = more prize entries!
• Turn in your completed calendar between February 23–March 1
• Prize winners announced the week of March 2nd
Why join?
• It’s completely FREE
• Fun + flexible = fits your winter schedule
• Simple daily actions → BIG wellness wins
• Chance to win prizes just for taking care of yourself
How to get started:

Download and print your calendar
Begin checking off daily wellness tasks starting January 12
Drop off your finished calendar (Feb. 23–Mar. 1) at:

Fort Memorial Hospital front desk
Jefferson County Health Department
Or scan/photo & email to wellness.advisor@forthc.com

Sit tight for prize drawings the week of March 2!

Let’s make this winter about staying active, boosting energy, and taking care of ourselves—one small step at a time. Who’s ready to warm things up?

Fort Club Board Meeting
2026-01-20 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-17 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States

Jill and the Jax at Stable Rock: Fundraiser for FAC
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Stable Rock, 118 W Milwaukee St, Jefferson, WI, 53549, United States
Join Jill and the Jax for a Free show on January 22nd at Stable Rock Winery in Jefferson. Admission to the show is free, but all tips will go to support the Fort Atkinson Club Community Center.

Burns Night: Music, Poetry, and Old-World Warmth
2026-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Celebrate Burns Night on January 23 with music, poetry, and old-world warmth as Failte fills the evening with the sound and spirit of the Celtic nations.
Burns Night is a Scottish tradition held in honor of national poet Robert Burns, celebrating his words, wit, and enduring love of music, friendship, and storytelling. This special evening blends poetry, reflection, and community—exactly the kind of night meant to be shared.
Failte—Gaelic for “Welcome”—is a spirited quartet rooted in the Irish session tradition, playing Irish and Scottish tunes with vibrant affection. From lively jigs and reels to tender waltzes, their sound weaves together cittern, fiddle, bodhrán, and button accordion into a rich, inviting musical tapestry.
The evening will also feature readings of Robert Burns’ poetry around the fireplace, creating a cozy, intimate atmosphere that echoes the rare old times—when music, words, and community gathered together in warmth and good company.

Full Spectrum Theatre
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-02 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Calling all storytellers!
The Fort Atkinson Club invites youth and adults with disabilities to join Full Spectrum Theatre — a fun, welcoming, and creative playwriting program starting this fall. This program takes place on Monday evenings starting on January 26, 2026.
Participants will work with professional artists to explore storytelling, build writing skills, and create short plays based on their own experiences. The program includes weekly writing workshops, opportunities to share and connect, and will culminate in a public performance of original work.
No theatre or writing experience is needed — just a willingness to share your voice and be part of a creative community.
Free to participate.
Register

Art with Aimee
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Art With Aimee is held on the last Monday of each month from 6:00 – 7:30 PM.

Join us for monthly discussions about the visual arts, demonstrations, and guidance in creating your own works of art. Every skill level is welcome! Whether you are just starting out, or wish to take your skills to the next stage, this FREE class will help you every step of the way. Necessary art supplies will be provided.
Aimee is an experienced local artist and owner of A Little Off Kilter Fine Art

REGISTER

FREE Community Meals
2026-01-28 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-02-25 16:30 - 18:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Join us for Free Community Meals on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 4:30-6:00 PM, at FAC. Text 920-397-9129 to reserve your meal!
Our hearts are full from seeing so many members of the community coming together to share what we have with each other.
Interested in volunteering? Text us at 920.397.9129!
We hope you’ll make yourself at home here at the FAC for a warm meal.

Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
2026-01-28 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-02-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-04 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-03-11 17:30 - 18:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Narcotics Anonymous meets in the Lodge room weekly at 5:30.

Free Community Art Class: Weaving with Yarn
2026-02-10 17:30 - 18:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Attendees will discover the creative possibilities of yarn weaving as they learn a variety of knots and weaving techniques to create their own textured piece.

Build Local: Practical IT for Small Business
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Riley Nevins of BadgerLayer will deliver a straightforward, non-technical talk on the IT and security issues small businesses run into most (and what to do about them).

The goal of this educational presentation is to outline the real-world problems we’ve seen so far with local businesses, dive into the cost of downtime and system outages, and ultimately developing action plans for outages and failures. Riley will also offer attendees a quick security check (or similar quick assessment) as a thank-you for coming, and another way to get immediate value from attending.

Social Dance + Dance Instruction
2026-02-13 18:00 - 21:00 | WI
Grab a partner and join us for a night of dancing! The night starts at 6:00 PM with dance instruction followed by a social dance. Come for the lesson, the dance, or both! This event is free to attend.

Introduction to Emotional Freedom Techniques
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
Our community is navigating unprecedented levels of anxiety, stress, and uncertainty. Current research shows that stress has reached epidemic proportions, affecting not only our emotional well-being but also our physical health. Now more than ever, accessible tools for calming the nervous system and restoring balance are essential. Mindfulness and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) are both simple, evidencesupported practices. Yet many people find traditional mindfulness or breathwork difficult to access when they’re overwhelmed. EFT offers a more active, hands-on approach that often feels easier to learn and apply in moments of stress. EFT is a practical stressmanagement method that has been shown to reduce the body’s stress response and support immune function. Developed in the 1970s, it has become one of the most widely researched mindbody interventions for stress, anxiety, and PTSD since 2010. Research consistently demonstrates its effectiveness both as a selfcare practice and, when facilitated by a trained practitioner, as a therapeutic intervention.
EFT—often referred to as “tapping”—involves gently tapping on specific energy meridian points to calm the body’s anxiety response. Think of it as acupuncture without needles. The technique uses nine meridian points on the face and upper body in a simple sequence that can be completed in just minutes.
Participants will:
 Learn EFT techniques for selfcare and improved wellbeing
 Understand the science behind EFT and how it works
 Explore research on its effectiveness for stress, anxiety, trauma, and more
 Experience a guided group tapping demonstration
 Identify next steps for building a personalized stressreduction plan
The heart of this presentation is to strengthen the health and resilience of our community.
About the Presenter
Nancy Shea, MSE is a Certified Clinical EFT Practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in the mental health field in Jefferson County. I hold a master’s degree in counseling and guidance, and I have had the privilege of providing EFT training to the Madison Metropolitan Police Department’s peer support team. My work is dedicated to helping individuals and communities access practical tools for emotional balance, resilience, and wellbeing.

Kids Concert with David Landau
2026-02-22 14:00 - 14:45 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
David Landau is known as the King of Kids’ Music. Heaspires to expand his reach and impact, bringing his unique brand of children’s entertainment to audiences far and wide. Through partnerships with schools, libraries, and other community organizations, he seeks to inspire children across diverse backgrounds to embrace the joy of music and imagination.
Join us for this FREE show!

Your Eye Close With My Dreams
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-27 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
This evocative exhibition showcases the works of husband and wife Brian and Angela Szabo.
Though Brian and Angela Szabo each bring their own distinct artistic voice to the gallery, a shared through-line runs gently beneath the work: a reverence for what endures. Discarded bones are reclaimed; their beauty and dignity is celebrated. Forms emerge from beneath leaves and flowers. Beauty reveals itself slowly, through attention.
At the heart of the exhibition is a pair of birds bearing a line from Pablo Neruda’s Sonnet XVII, from which the exhibition takes its title. The poem speaks of a love that is steady, unassuming, deeply rooted and inextricably intertwined.
In many ways, this exhibition reflects that same truth: that what appears simple may hold profound depth. That love, carried faithfully over time, is one of the most enduring and beautiful forces we know.

Artist Reception: Your Eye Close With My Dreams
2026-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
It is our privilege to invite you to the Fort Atkinson Club Community Center this Friday, February 27, at 6PM for the opening reception of Your Eyes Close With My Dreams. This evocative exhibition showcases the works of husband and wife Brian and Angela Szabo.
Though Brian and Angela Szabo each bring their own distinct artistic voice to the gallery, a shared through-line runs gently beneath the work: a reverence for what endures. Discarded bones are reclaimed; their beauty and dignity is celebrated. Forms emerge from beneath leaves and flowers. Beauty reveals itself slowly, through attention.
At the heart of the exhibition is a pair of birds bearing a line from Pablo Neruda’s Sonnet XVII, from which the exhibition takes its title. The poem speaks of a love that is steady, unassuming, deeply rooted and inextricably intertwined.
In many ways, this exhibition reflects that same truth: that what appears simple may hold profound depth. That love, carried faithfully over time, is one of the most enduring and beautiful forces we know.
Join us Friday at 6 PM for the opening reception. All are welcome.

Community Art Class: Paper Folding Sculptures
2026-03-10 17:30 - 19:30 | 211 S Water St E, 53538, 211 South Water Street East, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538, United States
After exploring a series of folding and assembly techniques, attendees will design and construct their own paper sculptures, transforming simple sheets into expressive three-dimensional forms.
