About THELMA

Named for a woman with a classic style and an affinity for her community, this vital amenity is the cornerstone of the Arts and Entertainment District in downtown Fond du Lac and a spark for economic development in the region. Known as Windhover Center for the Arts, owned by the Fond du Lac Arts Council for 13 years, the new brand, along with the expansion and renovation of the arts center, was made possible through the support of the Sadoff Family Foundation. Lacey Sadoff, granddaughter of the late Thelma Sadoff, described the Sadoff family as proud to be part of the new arts center and hopes the community will take advantage of all the improved amenities. “The newly redesigned arts center will be distinctive yet comfortable,” Lacey Sadoff said. These are adjectives used to describe Thelma Sadoff too. “My grandmother had a smile that would light up a room, and she took an interest in every person who entered her home, usually by offering them a slice of the best Bundt cake ever made.”