2331 E. Lourdes Dr.
 Appleton, WI 54915

(inside Bernadette Center)

Our Mission The Thompson Center on Lourdes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to mental, physical, and emotional well being of older adults by providing a comfortable, educational, social, and recreational environment for our community.  We strive to empower adults, to enrich their lives and enhance their personal growth.  We welcome participants by offering no residency restrictions or membership fees.

Hours Mon-Fri  8:30AM - 4:30PM Saturday & Sunday -Closed

CLOSING POLICY:  When the Appleton Area School District closes due to weather, The Thompson Center on Lourdes will also close. When AASD has a two-hour delay, TCoL will also open two hours later.

Sunshine Club Please contact Emily Goddard at 766-2341 to send a card on behalf of the Thompson Center on Lourdes. We also have a sign up sheet at the reception desk on the second floor. Let us know of a participant who is in the hospital, has lost a loved one, is in need of support or celebrating a birthday.

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The “Hallelujah Chorus” Senior Choir is looking for an accompanist for regular rehearsals and performances (currently a volunteer position). Rehearsals Mondays 9:30-10:30 am at Thompson Center on Lourdes, 2331 Lourdes Dr. Appleton.

Rehearsals are discontinued until we have an accompanist.

Anyone who previously sang with the Hallelujah Chorus is invited to join the Young at Heart Singers. September thru December - preparing for an annual Christmas Concert. January thru May - Preparing for an annual Spring Concert The chorus does a concert for TCoL and also sings at two nursing homes each season. For more information: Contact Karen Swiontek appleseniorsingers@aol.com 920-759-5670

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Hot Lunch!

Outagamie county nutrition now has a 60 and older congregate meal site here at Tcol Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at noon. Hot lunch served on a donation basis. please call
  (920) 858-5619 
 to reserve your meal at least 24 hours in advance, then come and enjoy socializing with your friends, and the convenience of not having to cook or clean!

Meal Plan resumes in September

JOIN US!

Whether you enjoy keeping active with line dancing or pickleball, trying your hand at cards, expressing your creativity, or simply sharing stories about life, love, and laughter... Come join your friends! Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

Historical Society

Appleton Historical Society meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 7pm-9pm to discuss, share, and promote Appleton's history. AHS meetings are free and open to the public, anyone can attend! Each meeting includes announcements of historical interest and a featured speaker. Meetings are located in the cafeteria on lower level of St. Bernadette School.

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Next meeting
 Wednesday, August 8th

Topic - Quaker Bakery & with Rudy Cherkasky.

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Well-Being

The Thompson Center on Lourdes... where you have the freedom to express your ideas, share your stories, and explore your creativity.  Only you can choose how to treat yourself, lift your spirits, and enjoy life to its fullest. We're just here to help.

Inspire me

No you are not too late nor are you too old.  This morning make up your mind to live anew.  Life is not in the mundane boring things but in being alive and doing exciting things. -Mira Banquet

Can you Help?

If you like our center, check out our  Volunteer or Donate pages to see if there is something with which you could help us.

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