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Programs include (click for description): Adult Computer Lab Weekdays 9:30-5:30 Our computer lab is open to community members. It has free internet access, and other useful programs for various purposes. In addition to open access the center provides computer classes and training for youth, seniors, and adults. 50+ Program Dinner 2nd and 4th Fridays, 4:45 to 6:00,
Older adults from the Bridge Lake Point Waunona community get together to enjoy food, games, prizes, excursions and other activities. Since the program began it has included a trip to a performance at the Overture Center, a knitting class and bingo. Computer classes are offered, usually one Saturday each month.
Please call the Center if you would like to come to any 50+ activity but have difficulties with transportation.
GED/HSED Program General Education Development High School Equivalency Diploma Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12:00pm to 1:00pm CONDUCTED BY MATC. Instruction tailored for each individual based on their educational needs. What is a GED/HSED? The General Educational Development certificate (GED) is issued by a national testing service. The High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) is issued by the Wisconsin State Superintendent to people who meet the legal requirements. Only the HSED is legally equivalent to a High School Diploma in Wisconsin. The Difference between the GED and HSED. The GED Certificate is issued to a student who passes the GED Test and who completes career awareness counseling. The HSED is issued to a student who completes the GED requirements and in addition:
Second Harvest Mobile Food Pantry 12:00pm-1:00pm third Wednesday of the month Volunteers must arrive by 10:30 Prior registration is required. Food from the Second Harvest warehouse is trucked to the BLW Neighborhood Center on the third Wednesday of the month for immediate distribution to residents. The program provides additional food to those in need and gives Second Harvest a valuable channel to increase distribution of perishable food items to ensure that good food will not go to waste. Registration, with ID, is required by residents who participate in the BLW Mobile Food Pantry. Call or stop in to register. When residents come to the Pantry, they are issued a number at the reception desk. Residents are then called to pick up their food by number, first those that have preregistered and then those who have registered on pantry day. After all have gone through the line once--if there is food remaining, and there frequently is--residents can go through the line a second time. Volunteers are always welcome. To volunteer, come to the center on food pantry day by 10:30 (10:15 if this is your first time volunteering at BLW). Chiropractor Every other Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00. Free. Please register in advance. Click for scheduled dates. |
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If you need an interpreter, translator, materials in alternate formats or other accommodations to access any of these services, activities or programs, please call Tom Solyst at (608) 441-9661.
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