Blue Lotus Center

09/02/2026

Enjoy these spectacular photos from Alice Wilson with Starfish Warrior Healing Hearts!

08/31/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the talents, contributions, and potential of people with disabilities in the workplace.

At the Blue Lotus Center, our Neurodiversity Apprenticeship Program is creating meaningful employment opportunities where neurodivergent adults can learn new skills, grow in confidence, build friendships, and feel genuinely accepted for who they are.

Through hands-on conservation work, mentoring, professional development, and teamwork, our apprentices are discovering their strengths and becoming empowered employees and community leaders. They aren’t simply learning how to do a job; they are experiencing the pride, purpose, and sense of belonging that meaningful employment can provide.

When people are given the right support and the opportunity to shine, everyone benefits. Together, we are building a workplace where different ways of thinking are recognized, respected, and valued.

08/31/2026

Thank you for the beautiful video! We are so glad you got to enjoy the day with us and were able to do things that you have never done before! Community Projects for Seniors is a wonderful organization, and we are proud to parnter with you!

08/31/2026

There is a new arrival of a Cortland Apple tree planted in the Legacy Orchard. When it was picked up from Johnson's Nursery, it had 4 bright red apples which was a tasty surprise treat. The Cortland Apple flowers mid-late season and will serve as a pollinator (to produce fruit) to the Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious trees that were planted in the spring

08/26/2026

STARTING SOON!
NAMI Family-to-Family is a FREE, 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of adults with mental health conditions. It is a designated evidence-based program. This means that research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to a person with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there and includes presentations, discussions, and interactive exercises.

The Fall 2026 session begins October 6th and meets weekly for 2 ½ hours ( 6:00 - 8:30 pm) through November 24. For questions or more information:
email: [email protected]
phone: 262-339-1235.

08/25/2026

🍂 Get outside and enjoy a day in nature with Independence First!

Join us Sunday, September 20, for a FREE Nature Retreat at Blue Lotus Center in West Bend. Individuals with disabilities are invited to spend the day exploring the outdoors, trying new activities and connecting with others in a beautiful, accessible setting.

🛶 Adaptive kayaking
🎣 Accessible fishing
🌻 Gardens & trails
🎯 Yard games
🎶 Outdoor sound garden
🥪 Light picnic lunch
…and plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy nature!

📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
📍 Blue Lotus Center, 5501 Co Hwy M, West Bend

Space is limited and RSVP is required by September 14.

To RSVP or request disability-related accommodations, contact Tonya Villwock at 414-226-8138 or [email protected].

Please note: Transportation is not provided.

We hope you’ll join us for an outdoor adventure! 🌿

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

Our friends from St. Catherine CommonsMemory Care visited last week and boy, did they have fun!
Volunteer host Gary Walsh was a true superhero, helping guests get in and out of the water safely. When a few of the ladies decided they wanted to try biking, Gary jumped right in. He didn’t just help them onto one of our adaptive companion bikes, he pedaled them around the grounds, too!
Gary truly became their companion for the day. When it was time for a group photo, one of the ladies called out, “Not without my guy!” Of course, she was referring to Gary!
What a beautiful testament to the purpose and joy that volunteering creates. Thank you, Gary, for going above and beyond and making their visit truly unforgettable!