- Sun Prairie, WI, group leaders and event attendees
Exciting Things Are Happening in the Madison Area!
We’ve increased the impact that our member groups have on this urban community by expanding from one group to four. Two groups are up and running, while the other two are targeted for activation in 2026.
Newly Active Groups:
BetterLife Members – Madison Metro, WI, includes downtown Madison area, Monona, and Cottage Grove
Led by President Steve Ujvarosy and Treasurer Fred DeMartino.
Recent events include:
May 17 Earth Day Clean-Up in the Elvehjem Sanctuary in Madison
May 24 Free International Dinner at Christ Presbyterian Church
Upcoming events include:
June 9 Mallards Ball Game and Dinner at the Duck Pond
BetterLife Members – Sun Prairie, WI, includes Sun Prairie, Windsor, DeForest, and surrounding areas
Led by President Sue Vertz, Vice President Richard Vertz, and Treasurer Dan Kleine.
Upcoming events include:
June 21 StrawberryFest at Colonial Club Senior Activity Center
New Groups Forming in 2026:
BetterLife Members – Waunakee, WI, includes Middleton, Waunakee, and Cross Plains area north to Lodi
BetterLife Members – Verona, WI, includes Verona, Fitchburg, and areas to the southwest of Madison
For more information about these and all our member groups events, visit: betterlifeins.com/events
Interested in leading or joining one of these groups?
Email the Member and Community Engagement Team at: memberengagement@betterlifeins.com.
International Dinner event attendees from around the world show off their raffle winnings at the BetterLife Members - Madison Metro, WI, free food event.
BetterLife Members
gather for a photo during the Bowl for Kids' Sake fundraiser. The successful event raised over $1,200 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County.
Easter Egg Hunts a Popular Family Event
Antigo and Wausau, WI
On Easter weekend, a number of member groups around the country held Easter egg hunts in their communities. Senior Director of Member and Community Engagement, Jake Manne,coordinated the hunts with BetterLife Members - Antigo, WI, on April 18 and BetterLife Members - Wausau, WI, on April 19. Both member groups raffled off large Easter baskets and had more than 20 children participate in the hunt for candy.
Annual Thrift Sale a Huge Success
Cadott, WI
In early April, BetterLife Members – Cadott, WI, held their annual thrift sale at the ZCBJ Lodge Hall. Their generous community donated an array of items, resulting in over $2,000 raised during the three-day sale. Additionally, BetterLife provided $2,000 in matching funds, bringing the total to $4,000 that will go towards maintaining the 100+ year-old lodge hall. Most items were sold for around fifty cents, so those who attended were able to purchase children’s clothes, shoes, bedding, housewares, and more at a very low price. At the end of the sale, BetterLife Members – Cadott, WI, donated any leftover items to local causes. Thank you to the 13 volunteers who put in over 200 hours to make this event a big success!
On Friday, April 18, BetterLife Members - Antigo, WI, and the community celebrate Easter weekend with a family-friendly Easter egg hunt at Antigo Lake Park.
BetterLife Members - Wausau, WI, and the community celebrate membership and Easter weekend with an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 19, at Doepke Recreation Area in Rib Mountain.
The ZCBJ Lodge Hall in Cadott, WI, was filled with many wonderful items generously donated by the community and resulted in a successful thrift sale with over $2,000 raised.
With years of hosting experience, BetterLife Members - Cadott, WI, had a successful thrift sale with over 3,500 items sold. Taking a break to pose for a picture are (L to R) Secretary JoAnn Parks, President Dana Carlson (seated), Treasurer Jean Dressel, Linda Felmlee, and Member Jeanie Moucha.
Upcoming Events Around Wisconsin
Events, dates, and times are subject to change. For the latest information and details about the events below, and more activities for you to join, go to: betterlifeins.com/events or call the Member Engagement Team at (800) 779-1936
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Member Benefits: Family Benefit
The Family Benefit is designed to help BetterLife members cover costs associated with senior or child care, extracurricular activities, family emergencies, or unexpected living costs. Submit your application today for a chance to be selected for one of the five $1,000 benefits being awarded!
Q2 Applications Due Monday, June 30
To apply for the Family Benefit, visit: bit.ly/family-benefit or scan the QR code.
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IConnect, Engage, and Grow!
Angel Thomas - SVP, Member Experience athomas@betterlifeins.com
am delighted to tell you, valued member of our community, about the importance and benefits of our new social membership program — BetterLife Connect. This new program offers a unique opportunity for individuals to connect, engage, and grow both personally and professionally. It fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie, allowing community members to learn more about us, participate in exclusive events, access wellness benefits, and build lasting relationships. By embracing social membership through BetterLife Connect, we create a vibrant and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success. An added benefit is new members can try it out for the first year at no cost! And, as a current BetterLife member, you can also enjoy all the benefits social membership has to offer on top of your already rich member benefits package. Let's continue to nurture these bonds and make the most of the enriching experiences that social membership brings, welcoming people to our communities.
Sign in to Win Just Got Better!
Now you can sign up for quarterly $100 drawings and social membership on the same form. This combined form will help us invite community members to future events. Check out the updated form and flyer.
How the Sign in to Win Giveaway Works:
1. Attend a BetterLife Connect event and fill out the simple sign-in form.
2. After the event, the group leader will submit the completed form.
3. You'll be entered into our quarterly drawing for a chance to win $100!
4. If you're selected, the group that hosted the event will also win $100!
