CENTER JENSEN Donate In the heart of central Wisconsin COMMUNITY

After 35 years of service to our community, the Jensen Center is excited to announce our 3Stage Expansion Project.

With steady growth, increased participation in programs, events and rentals, the Center is ready to expand!

The plan includes 3 parts: an outdoor terrace connected to the large community room, a backstage bump-out and a necessary update to the fire protection and sprinkler system.

To donate and learn more, click HERE!

3Stage Expansion Gratitude List

Alchemy Concrete
Amherst Communications
Amherst Family Foods
Amherst Fire District Members
Amherst Veterinary Hospital
Sharon Anderson
Anonymous
In Memory of Don Aylesworth
Jake & Kris Barnes
Ryan & Heidi Barz
In Memory of Richard Berberg
Blenker Construction
Jason & Jenny Blenker & Family
Melissa Blenker
Patrick & Shirley Casey
Rex & Nina Cass
Central Waters Brewing Company
Central WI Electric Cooperative
Kyle & Wendy Christianson & Family
Community Insurance
Dennis & Lisa Cook
Rick & Maureen Daniels
Jeffrey and Ellen Davis
Wanda Draeger
Roy and Jane Dunlap
Ben & Amy Durfee
In Memory of Iris Ebsch – Lisa & David Waldoch
Sally & Steve Ellingboe
Fahrner Excavating, Inc.
Judy Floistad
Ida Frizzell
Gimme Shelter Construction
Michael & Karen Glodowski
Morgan Glodowski
Tom and Sherry Glodowski
Rachel Graetz
Paul & Chelsea Graham & Family
Norman & Susan Groshek
David C. Harper
Tim & Kathy Harvey
Michael & Carolyne Hovel
Michael & Meghan Hughes
International Bank of Amherst
Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce
Iola Historical Society
Jungers-Holly Funeral Home
Paul Klein & Elizabeth Janssen
Robert Jastromski
David Johnson
Kenneth and Megan Karth
Lowell & Christine Klessig
Jeff Konkol
In Memory of Gerri Konkol
Krause Foundation
Randy & Pat Kwiatkowski
In Memory of Judy Lamb – Jim, Jerry Lamb& Jolynn Zierden
Bob & Chris Lane
Cathy Leaf
Legacy Steel Fabrication, LLC
Rose Ligman
Myron & Judy Losinski
Jennifer Handrich Madiar
Denny & Cathy Matson
Patrick Miles & Mary Jo Patton
Clifford & Sally Mishler
Jeremy & Miranda Moe
New Hope in Wood
Chamomile & Benjamin Nusz
Mark and Maxeen Olson
Paul Olson
Wayne & Patti Orthwein
Nancy Packer
Dallas J. & Edith A. Pankowski
Richard & Barbara Pavelski
Tom & Louise Pease
Beverly & Duane Pede
Allen Pennebecker
Butch & Colleen Pomeroy
Tom & Peggy Rakow
James & Kristine Rappe
Roberts Rendezvous
Mark & Sandra Lynne Schmutzler
Margaret Shaw
Shoemaker Companies
James & Lisa Stephani
Sharon & Brian Stratton
Carla Struble
Stuczynski Soils & Design, LLC
In memory of Hans Suomi
Pete & Terri Suski
Ronald & Maxine Suski
James & Margaret Tiry
Richard & Verna Toftum
Tomorrow River Business Association
Marcella Trebe
Cas & Germaine Trzebiatowski
Steve & Sandy Trzebiatowski
Ted and Shirley Trzebiatowski
Variety Productions
Victoria Vaughn & Timothy Osborn
Dean & Tanya Victor
Village Gift of Amherst
The Village Hive
Laurel Young
Ella Weetz
Dr. Rick & Sarah Wilke
Jonathon Williams
In honor of Herbert & Evelyn Wolding
In Memory of Shane Todd Wolding
David & Ann Wright
Scott Wright
In Memory of Sherry Zei

 

 

 

The 3Stage Expansion construction has begun, as you can see in the photos below. (Click on or touch each image to make it bigger. Press the “Esc” key on your computer keyboard or touch the “X” on your mobile device’s screen to return to this page.)  Thank you to our donors who have helped kick off this massive project.  Check out the drone video footage here. You can also follow our progress on our Facebook or Instagram pages.

Our Mission is to enrich our community by providing opportunities for all individuals to connect, learn, and grow through diverse and engaging activities, programs, and events.

How we fulfill our mission: 

     – Hold varied activities, program and events appealing to all ages.

     – Publish and deliver the Community Spirit at no cost to readers.

     – Open our doors to weddings, graduations, memorials, showers and other family celebrations.

     – Focus on events for the entire family, for all generations, and for the Tomorrow River community and beyond.

 

 

Our Events

We are happy to bring the community a number of fun and educational events and activities. Check out a few of them or go to our calendar page to view them all.
Sign up your 4K & K-8 kids now. $30 early bird until December 31st. $35 (January 1 to March 15, 2025) and $45 (March 15 to April 3, 2025). Please consider volunteering for the program! https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Amherst/2024JensenCenterYouthSoccerRegistration
Join us for a fun evening of good old Bingo! Cash payouts and door prizes too! Available for purchase will be a supper of BBQ's, chips and snacks. Adult beverages will also be available for purchase. See you there!
Learn about essential financial skills for navigating important milestones as a young adult. Sunday, January 26 from 3 p.m.-4 p.m.
Join us for an amazing, FREE event developed by the Rual Community Connections Taskforce! Everyone is welcome-join us for food, games, music, community resources and more! https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/761/Rural-Community-Connections-Task-Force
Willy Porter is in the house! Come enjoy an intimate solo performance and experience the six string wonder. Small bites for purchase by Iola Mills and a cash bar...sounds like a perfect date night!
Tomorrow River Area News

THE JENSEN COMMUNITY SPIRIT

The Jensen Community Spirit is a monthly newspaper bringing good news, events and Amherst school notifications to the Tomorrow River community. The newspaper, with a readership of over 6,000, has been published in the area for over 15 years.

Jensen Community Center Rentals

The Jensen Community Center is open to the public to rent for any private or public function or event. We offer affordable rates for events such as weddings, showers, anniversaries, birthdays, memorials, conferences, meetings, classes or any other gathering needs.

Rental Testimonials

What people say about us
  • “This was the best option for our family Christmas.  Plenty of room for all the grandkids & other family members and gifts.  The price was right also.  We will be reserving again for Christmas!

    Shelly M. 2023
  • Thank you so much for everything!  This facility and all its “little extras” are truly amazing.  Your continuous availability for my many questions was a God sent blessing that eased my anxiety more than a little.  Thank you so much!

    Amber P. 2023
  • A very nice venue at a reasonable rate. I highly recommend!!!

    Pamela K. 2022
  • I’m writing to express our appreciation to have your facility for a wedding reception.  You have a terrific venue and the guests had a great time.  We were the food crew too and absolutely loved your kitchen.  It made things so easy!

    Bump-Grapsas 2022
  • It is so great to have the Jensen Center available to the community!

     

     

     

     

    Len M. 2020
  • This was an excellent place for our large celebration. Many people commented on your facility and what a wonderful place it was.

     

     

     

    Mary P. 2019
  • “Staff and Center were GREAT! You’ve got a wonderful crew and community asset in Amherst.”

     

     

     

    Sue B. 2019
  • “Wonderful venue. Helpful and responsive staff. We could not have asked for more for our mother’s 80th birthday party. Thank you!”

     

     

     

    Jason S. 2019
  • The Jensen Center is a clean, warm and welcoming facility. The staff is great to work with and is very accommodating. I look forward to holding future events there.

     

     

    Debra H. 2019
  • The Jensen Community Center is another jewel in central Wisconsin. The staff pay attention to your every detail and need. The facility has a lot of set-up options and it was perfect for our event.

     

     

    Todd K. 2019
  • “Great facility, very happy we decided to rent the Jensen Community Center. We received a lot of compliments about how nice a facility it was. We would definitely recommend the Center for anyone looking to host an event.”

     

    Gail R. 2019
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Have A Question?

  • (715) 824-5202
  • jensencenter@jensencenter.org

Current Hours: Mon – Thurs: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed Fridays

 

487 N. Main Street
Amherst, WI 54406