Dates to Note
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Friday, Nov. 12
- Special Olympics Sports Banquet
Creekside Pavilion
6:30pm - Violin Recital for Villa residents
6:30pm
Sunday, Nov. 14
- Special Olympics Regional Bowling Competition
Location TBA
Tues., Nov. 16
- Oak Leaves Resident of the Month Party
Ranch Community Room
11:15am
- Village Birthday Party
Community Center
7pm
Sunday, Nov. 21
- Inspirations Performance
St. John's Presbyterian Church
2pm
- Ranch Birthday Party
7pm - Senior Dorm
Thanksgiving holiday
- No training sessions from 11/24 to 11/26
Christmas holiday
- Marbridge Christmas Program
Friday, December 17 - No training sessions from Dec. 20 to Jan. 7
Stay current on the month's calendar of events at
Marbridge Calendar
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What a champion!
| Tom Raycraft continues to bring home the gold
Tom Raycraft continues to be one of the oldest athletes to compete for Marbridge and often times of all Special Olympics competitions. The Fall Classic State Aquatics competition in mid-October was no exception. In his final race, the 25-meter freestyle, Tom was up against much younger male athletes--none of them older than 29--and he won the gold medal!
Congratulations, Tom!
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We appreciate your financial support!
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Make a donation online!Marbridge depends on donations to close the gap between the services we provide and the revenues we receive. Your support helps ensure we can continue our mission to provide A Whole New Life to adults with intellectual disabilities. |
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Fall Fest ushers in the holiday season!
 It was fun, food, song and dance at the Senior Dorm activity room as residents and staff alike donned Halloween costumes for a Fall Fest party. From left: Ronnie Reed, Esmeralda Beltran, HR assistant; Barbara Bush, admissions coordinator; and Daniel Hale.
 The Villa Fall Fest provided plenty of fun activities, like this bean bag toss that Larry Hale is trying. Residents from all across the campus make a pilgrimage to the Villa on the last Friday of each October for this fall holiday tradition.
Fall Fest at the Villa launches the holiday season at Marbridge with lively games, snacks and fun costumes. This year, Ranch residents threw their own party in the Senior Dorm activity room. They danced and sang to karaoke and then joined other residents at the Villa for even more good times.
Residents are also enjoying football season, plus other outings including the Renaissance Festival. They also look forward to the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
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Mark your calendar for Friday, December 17!
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 The Greatest Gift
The Marbridge Choir and Marbridge Players are working diligently at three-a-week practices to bring you yet another stellar Christmas program performance. Our production this year explores the theme of "The Greatest Gift." Be sure to mark your calendar and plan to be at one of the shows!
Staff and Volunteer Reception - 3pm to 3:45pm
Staff and Volunteer Show - 4:00pm
Families and Friends Show - 7:30pm
A reception for families and friends immediately follows in the Senior Dormitory
Holiday Volunteer Opportunities!
November 15 chapel decorating: 9am to noon (4 volunteers needed) December 21 gift wrapping: 9am - 2pm in the Administration Building main conference room. (2-3 volunteers needed) January 5 take-down: 9am to noon (6 volunteers needed to take down and pack up decorations throughout the campus) January 6 and 7 attic organization: 9am to noon (2 volunteers needed to help sort, organize and pack costumes and props from past performances.) If you can volunteer, contact Katherine Lehman, our volunteer coordinator.
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A scriptural music gift for each choir member!
 Tamara Harper, left, our musical and spiritual instructor, hands Steve Carlson one of 30 CD's given to choir members to help them memorize Bible verses.
Many residents enjoy taking Bible study classes, so the members of the choir were excited to receive their very own copy of musical scripture CD's provided by the Seeds Family Worship company. Seeds Family Worship sets scripture to music for thousands of families all over the world. The fifth Seeds Family Worship album - The Power of Encouragement - has just been released. In total, Seeds now offers 58 portions of scripture set to music. Many thanks to the Seeds Family Worship for their generous donation! For more information on Seeds Family Worship, visit http://www.seedsfamilyworship.net.
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