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Created by the community, for the community

The Goodman Center has been here for over 70 years, and — with you in our corner — will be around for another 70 and more! The center serves people ages 3 to 103 through programs for children and youth, older adult activities and meals, a food pantry, a fitness center, a community newspaper, event spaces and more.

Community Chat: Meet GCC's New President, Chris Talton

The public is invited to join Goodman Community Center for two casual gatherings to meet our new president, Chris Talton. Please join us for light refreshments and conversation.

Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30 pm
Thursday, May 21 at 9:00 am

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Eastside News Cover Story

Goodman youth receive encouragement from a TEENworks teen worker during a game of kickball in a city park.

Rick Dahms

TEENworks gets teens working

Goodman Community Center’s employment program skill trains while letting high school teens be themselves.

By August Halbach, GCC digital marketing specialist

What does a high school employment program like TEENworks, with a central pillar of catering, kitchen preparation and youth leadership and role modeling, offer a student down the path to be a neonatal intensive care unit nurse? All it takes is a few hours spent with TEENworks youth to see what brings students like Brown back to GCC year after year.

Through multiple conversations with youth and staff from TEENworks and GCC, a few things became abundantly clear about the youth employment program. TEENworks is a space where teens are allowed to be themselves in every flaw and power imaginable, and receive the support and flexibility that comes with trusting adult relationships.

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Upcoming Activities

Foot Care Clinic for Older Adults

May 18, 2026
10:00 am–12:00 pm

$25. Appointment required.

Older Adults

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Easy Yoga Plus (In-person for older adults)

May 18, 2026
1:30 pm–3:00 pm

Taught by Ellen Millar & Linda King.

Older Adults, Older Adult Fitness

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All Levels Yoga with Brad (Mondays)

May 18, 2026
5:30 pm–6:30 pm

$5 drop in fee required.

Fitness, Community

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Nikki N Photography

Host your event in the heart of Atwood!

Large or small, casual or dressed up – GCC's events team is ready to help make your time here special.

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Our community is at its best when we stick together.

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The Latest Goodman News

Dangerous lightning during a thunderstorm.

Severe weather safety tips

May 14, 2026

Severe weather is common in Wisconsin during the summer months. Weather blogger Scott Rippe offers some safety tips.

Older Adults, Eastside News Stories, Guest Blogger, At the Center

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A selection of food from Ba Lao, 811 Williamson Street.

Ba Lao fuses Asian cuisine with Wisconsin favorites

May 12, 2026

Ba Lao, the second establishment from the owners of Ahan, opened as an overflow space for those waiting for a table at Ahan.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

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Three members of the Goodman Members during a Fritz Food Pantry shift.

Goodman Menders keep on sewing

May 8, 2026

This volunteer group of sewers could use more help fixing community items.

Volunteers, Eastside News Stories, At the Center

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For more information about the Goodman Community Center, or if you just want to get in touch, contact:

Chris Talton

President
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