Annual Picnic

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2026 ANNUAL PICNIC HIGHLIGHTS!

The 30+ people in attendance enjoyed a luncheon that included items such as homemade BBQ pork, fruits, salads, chips, and desserts.   We couldn’t have done it without the gracious donation from Waterstone Bank Foundation and Kwik Trip, as well as individual donations.

The event is held annually at the Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center, which occupies 64 acres of wooded & prairie land in the beautiful countryside of West Bend, WI. The location is set up like a day camp, and our group enjoyed a variety of nature-based activities during the visit. Amenities include: * Kayaks * Walking Labyrinth * Swimming * Canoes * Nature Trails * Yard Games * Pedal Boats * Campfires * Fishing Blue Lotus offers ADA accessible bathrooms, boardwalks, a fishing pier, and a boat launch.

Hope to see you next year at this annual event!

2025 Highlights from the Summer Gathering at Blue Lotus in West Bend, WI! While the temperatures were HOT HOT HOT, the fun was COOL COOL COOL!

The Gangs All Here! Where were you?
Amy, Taylor, and Kyle – Celebrating Taylor’s Birthday Too!
Garrett loves his fishing!
Swimming to cool off! 90+ degrees today!
Cindy is demonstrating the musical chimes
Getting to know each other before the activities
Paddle Boat Anyone?
Taryn (Mount Mary College) is completing her Capstone with us!

Packer made a special appearance! He is the inspiration and spokesdog for our New 2025 Program, “The Packer Project!”

2024: We had a great Picnic (See pictures below) at the Blue Lotus Center in West Bend