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Legacy Society Spotlight: Doug and Cathie Knuth
Learn why it was important for Capitol Lakes residents Doug and Cathie Knuth to join the Legacy Society.


Legacy Society Spotlight: Gloria Dougherty and Ron Klimaitis
Read why Gloria Dougherty and Ron Klimaitis decided to join the Legacy Society in 2024.


5th Annual Legacy Society Celebration
In April we honored our 51 Legacy Society members. Learn how you can get involved and help us unlock a generous challenge match opportunity.


Legacy Society Spotlight: Sheila Read
Learn why Sheila Read decided to join the Legacy Society in early 2023.


A Message from Capitol Lakes' Executive Director
I’ve been the Executive Director at Capitol Lakes for 14 years, and over that time I’ve seen first-hand how your gifts make a difference.Â


Legacy Society Spotlight: Sharon Hirschfeld
Learn why Sharon Hirschfeld decided to amend her Residence and Care Agreement to include the Capitol Lakes Foundation.


Legacy Society Spotlight: Dolores and Paul Gohdes
Read on to discover why Dolores (1935 - 2025) and Paul (1935 - 2024) Gohdes joined the Legacy Society.


Legacy Society Spotlight: Michael and Rima Apple
Michael and Rima have found Capitol Lakes to be a caring community. Read on to learn why that led them to join the Legacy Society.


Legacy Society Spotlight: Karen Pridham
Karen Pridham has lived at Capitol Lakes for over ten years. Learn why she decided to join the Legacy Society in 2023.


Showing Respect: Replacing the Flag on the Henry St. Patio
A donor's 1992 gift was used to pay for a new flag at Capitol Lakes.


Legacy Society Spotlight: Carol and John Toussaint
Carol was on the CL Foundation Board before she and her husband, John (1925 - 2025), moved here in 2019. Learn why they joined the Legacy Society.


An Interview with Capitol Lakes Residents Doug & Norma Madsen
Norma and Doug Madsen joined the Legacy Society to give back to the community they now call home. Read their interview here.


Legacy Gift Positively Impacts Capitol Lakes Residents in 2023
TNW Ensemble Theater in Madison is having a positive impact on the lives of our memory care residents.


Legacy Society Spotlight: Lenee Kruse and Jay Robaidek Family
Read why it was important for the Capitol Lakes Foundation Director and her family to join the Legacy Society.


Legacy Society Spotlight: Sylvia O'Neill
Sylvia O'Neill's daughter, Jan, explains why her mother decided to join the Legacy Society.


Legacy Society Spotlight: MJ Wiseman
MJ has had friends living at Capitol Lakes since she moved to Madison 35 years ago. Learn why this moved her to join the Legacy Society.


Legacy Society Spotlight: Toby Wallach
Learn why Toby Wallach joined the Legacy Society earlier this year.


Legacy Society Spotlight: Jesse Kehres
Learn why Jesse Kehres decided to join the Legacy Society after speaking with his daughter.


Legacy Society Spotlight: Sally Drew and the late Hank Epstein and Nancy Bohlen
Learn how Capitol Lakes made it possible for two generations to live together and how that experience prompted several Legacy Society gifts


Legacy Society Spotlight: Richard and Coral Bishop
Meet Richard and Coral Bishop and learn why they decided to join the Legacy Society.
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