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FNL: Bingo & Golf Extravaganza w/ PGA Tour Superstore & Beggars Pizza

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Come to The Bridge and play classic BINGO…with a twist! We’ll have a bunch of different prizes for our winners while playing a variety of games of BINGO. Then, the PGA Tour Superstore will be supplying us with one of their awesome putting greens to use for the night. Don’t…

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Announcing Summer Programs

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May Membership Month

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Friday Night Parking Lot Best Practices

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Bridge Founder Finalist in WGN TV’s Remarkable Women Contest

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Designer Handbag & Summer Accessories Pop-Up Event

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Bridge Teen Center Founder Invited to Attend Historic State of the Union Address

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April/May Program Sign-Up

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Families & Community Unite to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy

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CLOSED for Good Friday

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The Bridge Teen Center will be closed for Good Friday. …

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Project Serve: Thrift Store

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Give back to The Bridge! Sort through an abundance of interesting donations at The Bridge Thrift Store, which supports the free programs you and your friends enjoy at the teen center. Also, thrift stores are an important part of a community because they encourage repurposing and provide goods at an…

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Air Hockey Tournament & Garage Hangout

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It is SUPER intense and it gets everyone excited and feeling competitive. It’s The Bridge’s favorite game - AIR HOCKEY! Challenge a fellow Bridge student who holds the record of most wins, try some secret winning strategies and bring your best effort. If you’d rather not play, just watch. All…

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Taylor Swift Trivia & Treats w/ Summer, Bridge Staffer

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Are you ready for it? Swifties will never go out of style! Travel through the iconic eras of Taylor Swift’s musical career as we dive into years of questions and record-breaking awards. Dress in your favorite era attire and enjoy some tasty T-Swift themed treats. Is Karma the guy on…

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STEM Obstacle Course w/ Moraine Valley Community College

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Get ready, problem-solving, skill-testing STEM lovers! Get into small groups with old and new Bridge friends and compete to successfully finish three tasks within an allotted time. Build a card tower, but you must solve math riddles along the way. Use toothpicks and marshmallows to create a bridge that can…

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Open Art Studio

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Brighten up these chilly winter days by heading to The Bridge Art Studio! Grab a sketchbook off the wall, embroider a winter pattern, or simply hang out and sip on a hot chocolate (that you can purchase from our lovely Café!). Cozy up in the Art Studio and embrace those…

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Beginning Drums w/ Elliot Drum Shop

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Calling all drummers! Make your love for music legit by developing your skill in rhythm and timing. Under the direction of a professional drummer, explore the correct way to hold a drum stick, learn techniques, and practice a poly-rhythm. You will love making some sweet beats! Never picked up an…

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Culinary: Homemade Tortellini Pasta w/ Farmhouse Academy

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It’s Foodie Week at The Bridge, so get your fancy-food-loving taste buds ready for homemade pasta. That’s right, walk through the entire pasta-making process! You can use cool gadgets to get this done quicker, but we’re going to try it the old-school way - by hand. Essential ingredients are eggs,…

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Homework Support & Brain Power Snacks

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Gotta study? Sometimes it helps to be in a comfortable environment (like The Hideaway* at The Bridge), so you can focus and study on your own. Other times, you may need to ask questions and get clarification. A friendly Bridge tutor will be available if you need some support on…

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Soul Cafe: Happiness Habits

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Sometimes we have to remind ourselves to choose happiness. Practice some mental and emotional “exercises” that you can turn into daily habits. Fill your soul through creating a daily gratitude list (either on paper or in your mind) and remember who and what you’re thankful for. Finally, enhance a “Happy…

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Big Room Hangout & Food Battles: Fancy Hot Chocolate

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Warm up from the winter cold during this Big Room Hangout! Play some new board games and chat with other Bridge students or do your own thing. For those of you who are foodies, you’ll have the opportunity to create the most delightful hot chocolate. Pair up with a new…

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