| Featured Volunteer: Sam Schwebach |
As part of his Eagle Scout project, Sam Schwebach and his Boy Scout troop relocated the Butterfly Garden from our west entrance and incorporated it into the Rain Garden on the south-east side of our property. As a result, the larger memorial garden will attract more butterflies while also purifying building runoff before it heads into Minnehaha Creek. Thank you, Sam, for managing this very thoughtful project. | |
| Featured Donors: McNaes |  |
"We believe that a school like St. David's Center and the services that it provides are essential to the growth of young children. We are so grateful for our experience at St. David's Center and feel that other families should also have the ability to partake in the services and have the benefits that we have been so lucky to receive."
- Rob and Angilea McNae
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| Upcoming Events |
Nov. 18: Weathering the Storms of Early Childhood
Dec. 10: Book Fair / Children's Author Series
Dec. 15: Blood Drive
Mar. 5: 50th Anniversary Gala | |
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St. David's Center E-Newsletter
Fall 2010 |
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Complicated but Not Impossible
 Born with neurological deficits that compromise everything from balance to speech to eating, Thor has faced one challenge after another for all four years of his life. Referred to St. David's Center by his doctor, he currently receives occupational and speech therapies, and attends preschool in an inclusive classroom through a scholarship funded by donations at our 2010 Gala. "Thor is making tremendous strides," explains his mom, Shelly. "He's thriving here and he loves it." Learn more about Thor's Story and how your generous gift to our Annual Fund Campaign will help so many children who face tremendous obstacles. |
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Tips for a Boo-tiful Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner. To help make the holiday more healthy and less scary for young children and children with special needs, our teachers and therapists provided the following tips. MORE... |
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New "Therapyground?" 
When you go to a playground, do you look at the swing, slide or tunnel and ask yourself how that equipment is helping a child grow? St. David's Center does. Our new toddler playground is a great example of how we provide both indoor and outdoor opportunities for children of all abilities to develop physically, cognitively and socially. MORE... |
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Vikings Partnership 
To commemorate St. David's Center's 50th school year and the Minnesota Vikings' 50th season, we are partnering to celebrate 50 years of enriching the lives of children and families. The Vikings started by helping us kick-off our anniversary at the Fall Festival and will be the presenting sponsor at our 50th Anniversary Gala in March -- complete with unique live auction items not found anywhere else. MORE... |
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Published on Positive Psychology
 Congratulations to Jacob LaCoursiere, a Mental Health Skills Training coordinator at St. David's Center, whose thesis, "Individual Adjustment, Readiness for Relationship Change and Dyadic Adjustment," was recently published in the Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy. Working on a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Jacob focused on both individual and relationship satisfaction and how that effects readiness for change. MORE...
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Celebrations Galore
 Books; plays. Dances; seminars. It doesn't matter how you're connected to St. David's Center, there have been many ways to celebrate our 50th anniversary so far this year, and many more ways to come. See a recap of our events and learn more about what's next. MORE...
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Holiday Wish Lists
As the holiday season approaches, please keep in mind the children and families of St. David's Center. In addition to our ongoing program Wish List we've compiled a list of what's needed most this holiday season. |
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