Dates to Note
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Monday, September 12 - Fall training term begins
Tuesday, September 20 - Village Birthday Party
Community Center
7pm
Wednesday, September 21 - Wal-mart employees vs. Marbridge B Team
softball game
Marbridge field
6pm
Saturday, September 24 - Special Olympics Aquatics Competition
Hays County YMCA
Sunday, September 25 - Ranch Birthday Party
Winters Dorm 7pm
Monday, September 26 - Special Olympics Regional Golf Tourney
Balcones Country Club 9am
Wednesday, September 28 - Wal-mart employees vs. Marbridge B Team
softball game
Marbridge field 6pm
Friday, September 30 - Special Olympics Regional Bocce Competition
Parque Zaragosa
Stay current on the month's calendar of events at
Marbridge Calendar |
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New Openings!
Tell a Friend about Marbridge!
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Good news for families who have been searching for a caring community for a loved one with special needs! Vacancies have recently opened up at Marbridge in both the Ranch and Village communities. Now is the time to tell your friends to begin the application process before these few spots are filled. For more information, contact Will Hoermann, director of admissions.
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Can you help?
Assistance with Grocery Shopping Fridays, 8:30am Accompany residents and their classroom instructor as they go to a nearby grocery store for weekly shopping. These residents live in independent cottages and cook their own meals. They need assistance in making wise purchases and obtaining the correct items for their weekly recipes. Bible Study Leader Sundays, 10am Help plan and lead Bible study lessons for our Villa Skilled Nursing Center residents. To volunteer, contact Katherine Lehman.
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A sneak peek at the next issue of Marbridge LIFE
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 Sarah Watkins works at Seton Medical Center Austin.
October is National Disability Employment Month
Our next issue of Marbridge LIFE will be devoted entirely to resident employment and our job skills training program. Did you know that more than 35 residents hold jobs in the greater Austin community and nearly 60 are employed on campus? You'll learn facts like these and much more about our employment initiatives in the 3rd quarter issue of Marbridge LIFE. Look for it in October! |
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Wow! Great gifts from Wal-mart! Our volunteer coordinator, Katherine Lehman, surveys boxes filled with clothing, books and other items donated by local Wal-mart stores.
Many thanks to our friends at the Wal-mart stores on Brodie Lane and at Southpark Meadows for their generous gifts of clothing and other merchandise. The two stores have also sent troops of employee volunteers to our campus.
"They came out a couple of weeks ago to play a game of softball with our B Team," said Katherine Lehman, our volunteer coordinator. "Around 20 Wal-mart volunteers came out in matching shirts and had ice chests filled with bottled water and fresh fruit for everyone. On top of that, they donated a Wal-mart gift card to be used on athletics-related purchases for the residents."
Lehman said the stores began sending numerous donations of merchandise, such as socks and other clothing, as well as school supplies.
"I was told to call them every week to see what they have for us," said Lehman. "I took six boxes of brand new socks and underwear that they donated to the Villa, and Alicia Taylor, our social worker, lit up with excitement because these are all items that will definitely be put to use."
The Wal-mart volunteers will be back out to play softball in mid-September and again in October. If you want to watch the fun, check the Dates to Note schedule at left and come out to the ball field around 6pm!
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Our community partners
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Youth Hockey Foundation selects Marbridge as beneficiary of its 2011 Golf Tournament
For the second year in a row, the Youth Hockey Foundation of Austin has chosen Marbridge as the beneficiary of its annual golf tournament, to be held this year on September 26 at Star Ranch Golf Club in Hutto.
"We are delighted to be chosen again this year to receive a portion of the proceeds generated by this event, and we urge everyone who loves the residents of Marbridge-and loves to play golf-to join the fun," said Michelle Levy, our vice president of development.
The deadline to register is September 12. You can request a registration form, or call YHFA at 303-523-6945.
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New TV goes up in the Villa dining hall--a generous gift from Charlcie Theobald
 Ralph Webster, left, and Mark Rodriguez put the finishing touches on the installation of a new 70-inch LED TV in the Villa dining hall. The beautiful sights and lovely sounds of nature now serenade Villa residents as they enjoy their meals in the dining hall. A new 70-inch LED television went up the end of August, a generous gift from Charlcie Theobald in memory of her sister, Dora Hughie, who was cared for at the Villa.
"I believe the nature sights and sounds will assist in calming the residents during meals and make the dining experience more enjoyable," said Jeff Tompkins, Villa director.
A new sound system was also installed with the television, which will provide a theater-quality experience for movie matinee activities.
"We will also use the set for staff development," said Tompkins. "The TV is internet ready, so we can stream You Tube CNA training videos and other educational videos for staff training."
Tompkins said the generosity of Charlcie Theobald is simply overwhelming.
"It's truly incredible," he said, adding, "The men's group on Fridays is anxiously anticipating their first NFL game on this 70-inch beauty!"
Many thanks to Mrs. Theobald for her kindness!
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Intern Opportunities
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Marbridge is a GREAT place to look
for college internships!
Intern Andrea Durant talks with resident Bud O'Neal
as he looks through a magazine.
College students and parents of college students take notice! Marbridge could be a place to find the professional experience needed to fulfill internship requirements. Currently, Andrea Durant is finding her internship at the Villa provides excellent experience for her degree in social work. Two other college students completed internships this past spring and summer with our Training & Education Department. Marbridge has a wide range of job experience possiblities--from nursing, to teaching, and even administrative functions such as public relations, accounting and fund raising. To inquire about internship opportunities, contact Janis Bennett, HR director.
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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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