Events
A Nutritious Resolution
As a new year begins, we once again take the time to reflect on where we’ve been in the past year and start to think about how we want to improve ourselves in the year to come. Read the rest of this entry »
Woodhaven Christmas Party Brings Joy to All
Every year, it is our extreme pleasure to organize a Christmas party for the individuals we serve. There is nothing that brings us greater joy than getting to do something for them that really makes their day, especially when it gives them memories they’ll treasure for years to come.
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Bell Choir Makes an Appearance at Candlelight Lodge
On a chilly December day, the Adaptive and Senior Bell Choirs teamed up to bring an afternoon of laughter and Christmas music to the residents at Candlelight Lodge. Decorated in festive sweaters, funky hats and bright smiles, each member of the choir welcomed the residents warmly as the program began.
‘Tis the Season
Throughout the month of December, our Community Connections program will be participating in a wide variety of Christmas-themed projects and events. We were very pleased, today, to kick off the month with an ornament making party.
Friends of Woodhaven Show Their Support at Fall Fundraiser
Fall is a busy time for all of us here at Woodhaven as we get ready for the Fall Fundraising Dinner & Silent Auction. We’ve spent the past couple of months preparing for the dinner, working with our awesome table hosts, creating all of the fun favors with the individuals we support, and working with businesses and friends in the community to find bid-worthy items for our silent auction.
Apples & Alpacas
This week we ventured out to Mexico, MO to visit the Binder’s Hilltop Apple and Berry Farm. Although it took a quite a while to get there, it was well worth the travel time. Read the rest of this entry »
New Steps Toward Self-Advocacy Start with Conference
Self-advocacy is a significant issue that many adults with disabilities struggle with. At Woodhaven, we believe that given the opportunity, the adults we support can be their own best advocates. Read the rest of this entry »
Community Connections Program takes a trip to Hannibal
Each month, we organize at least one day trip through the Community Connections program. We try to make it a different place and type of activity each time, to give the adults we support a greater sampling of what other communities have to offer.
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Aktion Club Installs New Officers
On August 16, we were delighted to attend the Aktion Club Installation Dinner with several of the individuals we support and congratulate them as they were installed as officers for the 2011-2012 year. Members from three of the five Kiwanis Clubs here in Columbia joined us in celebrating the installation.
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Community Connections Newsletter – September 2011
Check out what we’ve been up to in our Community Connections program and see what we have planned for next month.
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