MADISON — Maureen Arcand’s 80th birthday will be celebrated Thursday, April 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. (program at 5 p.m.) at the Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St., Madison (off Atwood Ave., turn at St. Bernard’s Church).
Arcand is a longtime member of St. Raphael Parish and is also active in diocese work. She was born with cerebral palsy 80 years ago when children with disabilities like hers were usually sent to institutions. Instead, she has been breaking new ground her entire life as the mother of six, welfare rights organizer, community leader, home owner, disability advocate, county board supervisor, mentor, teacher, researcher on aging and cerebral palsy, and past president of Movin’ Out, Inc.
Tickets are $15 and may be obtained from Movin’ Out, Inc., 600 Williamson St., Madison 53703. Tickets purchased in advance will be distributed at the door.