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Health and Wellness

 

The Health and Wellness Program strives to enhance the minds, bodies and spirits of the individuals we serve.

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Developmental Skills

The goal of this program is to provide basic academic, social, vocational and personal skill training. Areas of focus include:

  • Fine and Gross Motor Skills

  • Attention Span Development

  • Safety

  • Problem Solving

  • Grooming

  • Communication Skills

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Classes

Classes are offered based on the interest and need of the individuals we serve. Class topics may include:

  • Travel and Culture Courses

  • Fun Facts

  • Current Events

  • Sign Language

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Exercise and Nutrition

Exercise is offered at The Workshop's on-site exercise area,  or, when weather permits, the individuals enjoy outdoor walks.

 

The nutrition program is managed by on-site certified food managers ensuring a healthy, hot lunch is available daily. The Workshop provides free water bottles during the work day for hydration.

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Special Events

The Workshop hosts special events for the individuals we serve and staff members to enjoy a break from everyday work. Special events may include a Spring Fling Dance, Halloween Dance, themed weeks and holiday parties.

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Community Outings

The Workshop offers small group individualized community outings to enrich, expand, entertain and empower our individuals. The activities are of their choosing, examples of outings experienced:

  • Shopping

  • Picnics

  • Coffee for 50+ age group

  • Lunch

  • Community Events

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Adventure for All

The Adventure for All program allows individuals to choose two local outings each session.  Small groups of 5-6 individuals of similar age and interests participate in the trips of their choice for the day.  Examples of trips include:

  • Bowling

  • Manicures

  • Pottery Painting

  • Movie

  • Thrift Store Shopping

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The Workshop

706 S. West St.  |  Galena, IL 61036

(815) 777-2211 phone  |  (815) 777-3386 fax

TheWorkshopGalena@TheWorkshopGalena.org

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HOURS:

Monday - Thursday, 7:30 am - 4 pm

Friday, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm

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The Workshop Operates as a 501(c)(3) public charitable organization
The Workshop | COPYRIGHT © 2023 | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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United Way of Dubuque Aea Tri-States
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