At Bachman Community Center, the building and its grounds have always worked together as one welcoming space, where the line between indoors and outdoors gently fades.
Plans are underway for a thoughtful restroom addition designed by local architect Werner Slabber. The new space will connect seamlessly to both the grounds and the indoor areas through the breezeway. With this addition, restroom accessibility challenges, whether in mobility or caregiving, will soon be a thing of the past.
The new restroom will be fully ADA compliant, featuring family-accessible space and changing stations. A first aid station with an AED is planned in a central, easy-to-find spot.
This thoughtful addition will fit beautifully with the historic character of the old Nathan L.
Bachman Elementary building while opening the door to even more events and greater accessibility for all ages, allowing for longer stays, happier crowds, easier participation, and smoother experiences for seniors and anyone with mobility needs.
Early progress on the project has been supported by a grant through the Grandview Foundation. In addition, building-wide plumbing improvements, repairs, and upgraded electrical work have all been underway. The next phase will move into permitting and a broader community effort to carry it forward.
How You Can Help
Supporting the Bachman Community Center helps keep this cherished community space welcoming for all who reside or visit Walden’s Ridge.
Shop Bachman Bargains thrift store Fridays and Saturdays, 9am – 2pm.
Bring gently used clean goods in working order. Drop off at the rear parking lot shed (open 24/7, except around major holidays).
Monetary Gifts (tax deductible) of any size are welcome and can be given securely online at bachmancc.org.
Participate in programs like our exercise classes, dance and music lessons, art workshops, summer camps, or one of our many enrichment programs.
Purchase tickets for concerts, performances and special events.
Rent our facility, 40×60 frame party tent, or supplies. Host your next gathering in our auditorium, classroom spaces, cafeteria, or the soon-to-be-certified commissary kitchen. Cotton candy, popcorn, and hot dog rollers appliances available for daily rental.
Volunteer. Helping hands are the pillar of our success. Volunteer as a caretaker for one of our rooms, help in the store, assist with special events, or host a program to share your talents and hobbies. Sign up to volunteer at bachmancc.org.
Any content, resident submissions, guest columns, advertisements, and advertorials are not necessarily endorsed by or represent the views of Best Version Media LLC (BVM) or any municipality, homeowners associations, businesses, or organizations that this publication serves. BVM is not responsible for the reliability, suitability, or timeliness of any content submitted, inclusive of materials generated or composed through artificial intelligence (AI). All content submitted is done so at the sole discretion of the submitting party.
