American Legion Post 341 - (1st Tues of each month)

Amvet Post 210 - (3rd Weds of each month)

Chapter ID - P.E.O.

Friends of the Trail

Iowa Arboretum.

MAC - Madrid Action Committee-meetings are 1st Wednesdays (7AM) and 3rd Thursday (6:00PM) of the month (except in June, July & August-1st Wednesdays only)

Madrid Garden Club
Everyone is welcome to attend any of the Garden Club meetings. If anyone wants details about the Madrid Garden Club please contact president Lyn Harris by phone 795-2023 or by email iairisbelle@iowatelecom.net.
March Meeting Meeting Date/Time: 27th 6:30 p.m. Potluck Meeting Location: St. John's Lutheran Church Meeting Hosts: Lyn & Ann Harris Program: "Meet the New Arboretum Executive Director" Speaker: Mark Schneider, Arboretum Exec. Director
April Meeting Meeting Date/Time: 24th 7:00 p.m. Meeting Location: St. John's Lutheran Church Meeting Hosts: Betty Morris Program: "For the Love of Bees" Speaker: Jean Rhodes Master Gardener
May Meeting Meeting Date/Time: No planned meeting due to plant sale and TriClub meeting
June Meeting Meeting Date/Time: 26th 7:00 p.m. Meeting Location: Home of Lewis Sears Meeting Hosts: Betty Richter Program: "Touring the Sears Gardens" Speaker: Lewis Sears, owner July Meeting Meeting Date/Time: 24th 6:30 p.m. (Annual Picnic) Meeting Location: Edgewood City Park, Meeting Hosts: All members Program: Rain Gardens Speaker: Shelene Codner From Waste Exchange
August Meeting Meeting Date/Time: 28th 7:00 p.m. Meeting Location: St. John's Lutheran Church Meeting Hosts: Joyce Carlson Program: Flower Show Prep Speaker: Sandy Gossman
September Meeting Meeting Date/Time: 25th 7:00 p.m. Meeting Location: St. John's Lutheran Church Meeting Hosts: Suzanne Swanson Program: Landscapes Speaker: Ann Marie VanderZanden, ISU
October Meeting (tentative speaker) Meeting Date/Time: 23rd 7:00 p.m. Meeting Location: St. John's Lutheran Church Meeting Hosts: Paula Walter Program: "Which Apple do I Use?" Speaker: Pat Black Black's Orchard
November Meeting Meeting Date/Time: 27th 6:30 p.m. Potluck Meeting Location: St. John's Lutheran Church Meeting Hosts: Patti Whitham Program: "Sharing Your Garden's True Colors" All members will report on their Gardening experience this past year.
This year our holiday contest theme is "Cinnamon" Please bring a food prepared using cinnamon and the recipe to share

Madrid Heritage Quilters
The Madrid Heritage Quilters was formed in 1983 by five members to commemorate Madrid's Centennial Celebration. Our purpose for organizing was to share the art or and love for quilting. Our experience levels are from novice to expert. We learn from each other as we work together on a club quilt, at classes and workshops, and during meetings.
Meetings are the first Saturday of the month at The Cedars - 795-3219

Madrid Lions - (1st and 3rd Tues of each month - no meetings in the summers)
Madrid Lion's website
2011-2012 Schedule
Aug 2 - Summer Meeting, Madrid Home (prepare for Labor Day Barbecue)
Sept 4 - Setup for barbecue, Edgewood Park
Sept 5 - Labor Day Chicken Barbecue (Park) - Keith Kudej, Chair
Sept 6 - Barbecue clean-up, including supper (Park)
Sept 20 - Meeting and Program - Darrell Erickson, Dennis Pelisek
Sept 24 - Project: Fall Highway Cleanup - Dave Johnson, John Newton
Oct 4 - Meeting and Program - Ron Sundberg, Matt Pitstick
Oct 18 - Meeting and Membership Night - Roger Peterson, Gene Morning
Oct 22 - Project: Fall Pancake Day, Community Rm. - Keith Kudej, Chair
Nov 1 - Meeting & Program -Willard Lundahl, Howard Clegg
Nov 15 - District Governor Ken Hayward - President, Ray Ortmann
Dec 6 - Social: Christmas Party at Snus Hill (Spouses and Guests Welcome)
Dec 9-10 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing - Earl Check, Ken Jensen
Jan 3 - Meeting and Program - Earl Check, Larry Kallem
Jan 17 - Meeting & Program – Cub Scouts - Charla Kudej, Peter Jensen
Feb 7 - Meeting & Program - Julie Rossow, Darla Ugolini
Feb 21 - Meeting & Membership Night - Chris Hudnall, Matt Hau
Feb 25 - Project: Winter Pancake Day, Community Rm. - Keith Kudej, Chair
Mar 6 - Social: Spring Party at Madrid Home (Spouses and Guests Welcome)
Mar 20 - Meeting and program – Boy Scouts & Election of Officers - Lynn Depping, Don Lincoln
Apr 3 - Boone County Lions Joint Meeting Madrid Host - Snus Hill at 6:00 P.M.
Apr 17 - Meeting & Program - Sight or Hearing - Carl Duling, Ernie Anderson
Apr 21 - Project: Highway Cleanup (Hwy 17) - Marion Romitti, Pinkie Gibbons
May 1 - Meeting & Program - Becky Roorda
May 15 - Meeting & Spring Picnic, Edgewood Park - Officers responsible for menu
June 5 - Officer transition meeting for current and newly elected officers, Location TBA

Quad County Saddle Club

SAM Center (Senior Associates of Madrid ) 25th anniversary year - 9:30-3:30 Monday through Friday (Tues. & Thurs. at 1:00 Bingo)

Starlodge 115 Masonic Temple - (2nd Wed of each month)

Trees Forever - Madrid Committee

Veterans of Foreign Wars - (2nd Tues of each month)

V.F.W. Auxiliary - (3rd Tues of each month)

Local Support Groups

Alzheimer's discussion group - (2nd Sun of each month)

Cancer Support Group

Madrid AA - (Tuesdays)

Other

Many of the local churches have Men's, Women's and Youth Fellowship groups.

Congregate Meals are available at The Cedars starting June 30 . Call Cedars for more information

Greater Love Ministries-Monday -Fridays (9-10am) Monday and Wednesdays (2-3pm) and the 3rd Saturday of the month (9-10am)-call 795-32091

Youth Organizations

AWANA Group

Blue Birds

Cub Scouts - Pack 150

Troop 150 Boy Scouts

Camp Fire

Girl Scouts

Junior Bowling League

Little League Baseball, Softball and Soccer

Iowa 4-H Clubs:
Madrid Merrymakers
Madrid Duets

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Bingo - Saturday Nights at the Community Room (run by volunteers to help raise money for the Labor Day Celebration)

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Many local clubs, organizations and church groups exist which offer residents an opportunity to participate in civic activities, and enjoy a rich social life. If your club or organization would like to appear on madridiowa.com, contact the web page designer.

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Cultural

Madrid Public Library call or email for current activities being hosted at the library

Madrid Historical Society Museum open Saturday's from 2:00pm to 4:00pm or by appointment- 795-2287, 795-2640 or 795-3533

Recreation

Beautiful parks, including the City's Edgewood Park (featuring a Disc golf course) Jensen Park and Swede Point Park, and the Recreational Trail Park are located in a town setting, offering outdoor recreational opportunities. The Iowa Arboretum (a library of living plants found in Iowa) is located a short distance from Madrid. Also within a short driving distance is Saylorville Lake, Big Creek State Park , Jester Park and Ledges State Park for camping, fishing, biking, golfing and boating facilities. Little League baseball, youth soccer and football entertain the young people during the summer and fall months. Along with the local bowling alley that offers laser bowling and leagues.

Saylorville Lake/Des Moines River

Madrid Duets 4-H club constructs Butterfly Garden at Edgewood Park.

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