Merrick, Inc. will soon be the beneficiary of two fun events organized by area businesses. On Tuesday, June 30, everyone is invited to Yoga Brew at Big Wood Brewery in downtown White Bear Lake. Allison from LifeCore Yoga will lead an All Levels yoga class and participants can follow it up with a pint of the brewery's best brew. Registration includes the class and the brew;

Spend a day on the links at Oak Glen Golf Club for Big Wood Brewery's First Annual BWB Golf Tournament on Monday, July 27. Enjoy golf, beer, food and prizes, with all proceeds going to Merrick. Sign up as a single golfer, twosome, threesome or foursome at www.bigwoodbrewery.com. 

We thank LifeCore Yoga and Big Wood Brewery for their creative ways to support Merrick. We hope to see you at the events this summer.❖

Thanks to presenting sponsor Lake Area Bank, and the many other sponsors, donors, golfers, staff, and volunteers who participated in this year's Charity Golf Schamble, we can proudly announce we met our fundraising goal! 

Everyone had a ball on June 8, 2015 at Troy Burne for our 20th Annual Charity Golf Schamble.

Event Highlights:

Winner of Golfer's Dream Raffle:

Grand Prize:  Edward Rajtar

2nd Prize:  $250 each

Norm Munk

Matt Verdoorn

Chip for a Chance, sponsored by Warners' Stellian

Winner, Randy Peterson: Dyson Ball Vacuum 

Hit the Green, sponsored by Maaco Little Canada

Winner, Tim Phippen: $500 Gift Certificate

Beat the Boss, sponsored by Troy Burne Golf Club

Winner, Jamey Austad: Foursome with Cart at Troy Burne

Golf Bag Fun, sponsored by Dala Ad Agency

Winner, Ed Jambor: Callaway V-speed golf bag and driver cover & half "the kitty"

Box of Titleist golf balls, sponsored by Principal Financial 
Winner, Matt Sieh

Putting Contest 

Winner, Chris Kapisak

Yellow Ball Contest
 Winner, Arnett Team

Golf Schamble #1 team: 

SevenHills Benefit Partners

Chris Schneeman

Tim Madden

Tony Black

John Bennett

A delightful time was had by all! Check out the event photos posted on Flickr at this link: https://www.flickr.com/gp/merrickinc/8xG1sb ❖

The average cost for a client to attend Merrick is $78 per day which includes program costs and transportation to and from Merrick. We count on the financial donations of supporters like you to help us provide the supports for clients to maintain or improve quality of life. Please consider making a donation by June 30 to provide these services for people who are seeking work opportunities or those wanting to improve or maintain their quality of life. 

When you donate to Merrick, you enable people like Bill to receive services like horticulture, art, pet, and music therapy. YOU make a difference.

Your donation directly impacts people like Bill, who for twenty-five years worked at the McDonald's on Cope Avenue as a dining room attendant. Under our Supported Employment Services program, his employment specialist met regularly with Bill and the McDonald's supervisor to ensure the business partnership flourished. In the summer of 2012, Bill chose to retire and sought the day services of our North St. Paul site. This program gives Bill a place to "belong" and provides horticulture, art, pet, and music therapy which he thoroughly enjoys
 

Thank you for considering a tax-deductible gift to Merrick. All donations are gratefully accepted. Please visit www.merrickinc.org and click on 'Donate Today' to make your donation electronically or send your contribution to Merrick, Inc. at 3210 Labore Road - Vadnais Heights, MN 55110. Your support matters every day to the adults with disabilities we so proudly serve. ❖