TEMPO Madison upcoming events

Women's Health in the Workplace (August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Women's Health in the Workplace: Impact of All of the stages of Menopause
Sarah Block, APNP-CNP, Nurse Practitioner, Obstetrics and Gynecology,
SSM Health Dean Medical Group - OB/GYN

Tuesday, August 11 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Madison Club

Menopause is more than a midlife milestone—it is a significant health transition that can affect women's physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being, often during the peak of their careers. From perimenopause through postmenopause, symptoms such as sleep disruption, brain fog, anxiety, fatigue, hot flashes, and changes in confidence can influence workplace performance, leadership, and overall quality of life.

This session will explore the stages of menopause, the health changes women experience, and the often-overlooked impact these changes can have on career advancement, workplace engagement, and professional success.

Whether you are experiencing menopause yourself, leading a team, or looking to better support colleagues, this session will provide valuable insights, resources, and actionable takeaways for navigating this important phase of women's health and careers.

About our speaker: Sarah Block, APNP-CNP, Nurse Practitioner, Obstetrics and Gynecology, SSM Health Dean Medical Group - OB/GYN

Sarah Block is an advanced practice nurse prescriber in obstetrics and gynecology. She obtained her undergraduate degree in nursing from Viterbo University-La Crosse and earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis.

Block's practice is focused on women's and preventive health, menopause, sexual health, and prenatal education.

Block is board-certified as a women's health nurse practitioner by the National Certification Corporation. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners of Women's Health.

In her free time, Sarah enjoys the outdoors, running, biking, skiing, boating, and hiking. She also loves to travel and find locally owned restaurants and coffee shops.

Luncheon Choice:

Cobb Salad with Chicken breast, crumbled bacon (on the side), diced ham, hard-boiled egg, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado-ranch dressing
(V) Cobb Salad with Black Beans, hard-boiled egg, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese, avocado-ranch dressing

Retiree $38
Guest Registration $40

Registration closes on Wednesday, August 5 at 5:00 pm

An Evening at APT for Sueño! (August 23, 2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Sueño

Sunday, August 23 | 4:00 pm Picnic | 6:00 pm Play

Hill Theatre, American Players Theatre

The DEI Committee invites you to join us for an evening at American Players Theatre (APT)!

About the Play:

For the Dreamers: Step into this fantastical fairy tale, where old-world verse and modern wit mingle. A prophecy proclaims that a newborn leader will usher in an era of tyranny. But what if the fates are wrong? Doesn't every human deserve a chance to be human? Then again, what if they're right? Such questions propel the celestial dice we all roll every day. Life, after all, is our greatest adventure, and there's no adventure without hope. No hope without risk. A love letter to the Spanish Golden Age – funny, bawdy, and profound. A singular spectacle like nothing you've seen on our Hill stage, perfectly suited to an evening under the portentous stars.

Contains adult language and themes; viewers please take note. Contact the Box Office at 608-588-2361 for specific content information.

How to sign up!

1. RSVP on our website

2. Purchase Your Seats, make sure you enter the code for the discount!

Tickets

APT has generously offered TEMPO members a 20% discount on tickets using the promo code TEMPO26 during checkout.

Day of the Play: We'll gather at approximately 4:00 p.m. before the performance. APT has reserved a picnic table for our group, and an APT representative will join us to share insights about APT and the production and answer questions before the show.

Members are welcome to:

Bring their own picnic dinner, or
Pre-order a picnic meal directly through APT. Information Here

This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a great performance, connect with fellow TEMPO members, and learn more about one of Wisconsin's premier cultural organizations.

Fall New Member Orientation (September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

TEMPO Madison Membership Chair, Shannon Hellenbrand, will host a New Member Orientation for those who have joined in the last two years.

The orientation will start at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8 at the Madison Club's before the TEMPO Madison September Luncheon.

All current members are welcome to attend. Whether you just joined or have been a member for 20 years and would like a refresher!

This is a great opportunity to learn about TEMPO Madison, and what the organization has to offer:

TEMPO Madison Committees
TEMPO Madison Groups, including:
- Book clubs
- Breakfast clubs
- Kiva Lending
- No Strings Attached
- TEMPO Madison Foundation

RSVP Today

What does AI actually change about leadership beyond the headlines and hype? (September 08, 2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

What AI actually changes about leadership beyond the headlines and hype

Speaker: Kate Hutchinson, AI Hub @ WSB President

September 8, 2026 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Madison Club

In this talk, AI Hub @ WSB President Kate Hutchinson explores AI through a practical, non-technical lens, focusing on what leaders realistically need to understand, where organizations struggle with adoption, and how to get started in meaningful ways. The session examines why the people adapting fastest are often not the most technical, but the most willing to experiment, learn publicly, and stay engaged with change.

About the Speaker: Kate Hutchinson is a junior at the University of Wisconsin–Madison studying Marketing, Economics, and Entrepreneurship. She serves as President of AI Hub @ WSB and holds leadership roles in Badger Consulting, the American Marketing Association, and the Undergraduate Business Council. Her work focuses on practical applications of AI, consulting, and marketing strategy, with particular interest in how emerging technologies can improve workflows, communication, and decision-making inside organizations. Through consulting projects, student programming, and independent exploration of AI tools and trends, she has become passionate about helping others approach new technology with curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to learn publicly.

Luncheon Choices:

Panko-crusted salmon, colcannon, mushroom melody, Dijon cream sauce
Al pastor cauliflower, Mexican rice, scallion crema, pickled onion, charred tortilla salsa, charred pineapple pico

Registration: Retirees $38.00 and Guests: $40

Online Registration closes on Wednesday, September 2