Dates to Note
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Monday, July 5
- 4th of July Observed
NO TRAINING SESSIONS
- Movie in the Park
Kyle, TX - 6pm
Saturday, July 10
Monday, June 12
- Softball season begins! Unified League and Special Olympics
Stay tuned for game
dates!
Stay current on the month's calendar of events at
http://www.marbridge.org/calendar/
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Resident volunteers helped pass out water to Keep Austin Weird 5K participants
 Missy Rosen is all smiles at the Keep Austin Weird 5K fund-raising race on June 26 to benefit Austin Parks Foundation.
The starting line-up provided many unusual sights, with people dressing in a wild assortment of costumes for the famed run through the streets of Austin. Billy McLemore and Abby MacKinney stand transfixed on the weird sights passing before their eyes.
"We were stationed at the first water stop, where we had the
opportunity to view all of the silly costumes that participants wore
during this truly unique race," said Katherine Lehman, volunteer coordinator. "We hope to participate in more races in the fall. This one was about as hot as we could handle!"
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Promoting change
in the field of long-term care
Cross section of staff embraces
Eden LifeLong Living philosophy
 A cross section of Marbridge staff members took part in continuing education training provided by David Seaton that promotes well-being and a better quallity of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities and the staff that support them.
In early 2006, David Seaton, an innovator in holistic long-term care for individuals with cognitive disabilities, heard an interview with Dr. Bill Thomas on National Public Radio about transforming long-term care for the elderly in America. As Dr. Thomas explained the mission and philosophy behind the Eden Alternative, Seaton, who owned and operated a long-term care facility for individuals with cognitive disabilities in central Texas, became intrigued. Seaton believed much of the philosophy could be applied to his resident population, and he transformed his facility into an Edenized LifeLong Living Community.
On Friday, June 25, Mr. Seaton shared his vision and experience with 28 Marbridge staff members from across all programs and positions. The tradition and philosophy of care that has existed at Marbridge since its inception is a natural fit with the LifeLong Living philosophy, which is based on the belief that individuals with intellectual disabilities can continue to grow and learn within a supportive environment.
"We look forward to our organizations collaborating more in the future and to Marbridge helping us develop the Texas
culture change coalition," said Seaton.
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Family Chiropractic will provide extra services in return for a donation to Marbridge
Buda Family Chiropractic is located at
Buda, TX, 78610
They offer the following services:
On Saturday, July 10, visit the Buda Family Chiropractic Center and make a donation to Marbridge and Dr. Dean Rushing, DC, will provide a new patient work-up and a low back or headache screening. For established patients, the donation will go toward treatment in the office. To set up an appointment, call 512-295-9345, or visit them online at budachiro.com |
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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LIFE Lines is published for family, friends, volunteers and staff members of Marbridge, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides training and residential care for adults with intellectual disabilities.
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