‘Men’s shed’ pilot draws 36 attendees and a $3,000 local grant

Jun 10, 2026

ADRC’s first men's shed on May 6 drew 36 men countywide, survey responses showed interest in monthly meetings and contribution-based lunches, and ADRC staff said they received a $3,000 Vibrant Communities mental-health grant to support the program.

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Amy Romehill, aging team supervisor, briefed the board on the ADRC’s new "men’s shed" pilot, saying the May 6 kickoff at the highway department drew 36 men from across Saint Croix County and received very positive feedback. "We had 36 men attend," she said, and 30 of the 36 attendees completed a follow-up survey that helped shape future programming.

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