HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Our citizens and staff are gearing up for tonight's big New Year's Eve Party!

 

Here's hoping that 2014 will be a wonderful year!

 

Blessings from Brookwood,

 

Beth Self

Quiet week, but still working...

Brookwood staff member Michelle Ponder's son, Joseph, took these pictures for us yesterday, when giving a guest a tour...

Christine at work in Ceramics.

Staff member Michelle Ponder, citizen Joe and Catherine (Michelle's daughter) on tour.

 

(Posted by Beth Self, Blog Author)

 

David Lackey from Antiques Roadshow to Appear at Brookwood!

Be sure to book your tickets soon,

as this event

is already filling up!

 

Planning a Wedding?

Consider Brookwood, where you will enjoy a beautiful country setting in a red carpeted worship center with 26 stained glass windows, followed by a reception in our Garden Ballroom. 

Brookwood...where your wedding helps support our mission of empowering adults with disabilities.

 

For more information, contact us at Weddings@brookwoodcommunity.org

 

Or visit our Booth at the Houston Bridal Extravaganza,

January 11 & 12

At the George R. Brown Convention Center:

SAT – 10AM – 5PM
SUN – 11AM – 5PM

 

(Beth Self, Blog Author)

Stonecasting Keeping Busy

It is nearly time for Christmas and our citizens are still busy making nice things to sell in Stonecasting!

Samantha is painting bunnies for our spring line.

 

 At Brookwood, we believe in interdependency!

 



 Plus, it is more fun to work together!

 Did you visit us at Open House?

 Angie works on a Comfort Bowl.

 



Big sports fan!

Joshua with Stonecasting Teacher Sherman.

Teacher Sheresa with Jolynn, who keeps busy painting every day.

 Sharesa and Susan in Stonecasting.

Working on cleaning out a mold.

 

Joe is in the Holiday Spirit.  (Photo from Taylor)

(Beth Self, Blog Author)

 

 

 



BiG's 1st Annual Valentine's Dinner and Dancing

More from the Clay Shop

I am afraid that I have gotten a little bit behind during this busy season, so I am trying to catch up with our posts before Christmas!  Here are some more great pictures from our Clay Shop, from Sterling.



Tommy taking a break from working on a woven bowl. Way to go, Tommy!

Matthew smoothing out a woven bowl.





Kenny smoothing out a woven bowl.

 

Joshua sanding down Brookwood's famous cross plaque.

 

(...Submitted by Sterling, Clay Shop Teacher)

Season's Greetings from Brookwood!

Project BESTT Keeps Busy Every Day!

The fun and work come hand and hand in Project BESTT!

Alex and new citizen John sort bottle tops in Project BESST.

Project BESTT was visited by the "Real Santa", Mrs. Claus and

"Wilson Santa" on Wednesday at their Holiday party!

Citizen Allison took pictures of Santa with her iPad.

Samantha enjoyed the party.

 Development Officer Travis Duncan had a "Thumb War" with Joe.  :)

 

Sarah only had eyes for Santa!

Sarah and Santa.

 

(Beth Self, Blog Author)



Ceramics Teacher Starzy moves to Home Respite Teacher...

The Ceramics Shop is sad to see Work Program Ceramics Teacher Starzy leave for another job assignment as a Home Respite Teacher, but the Residential staff are excited to have her join them.  Starzy was sad to leave Ceramics, but is pleased to have a position which will allow her to home school her children and spend more time with them during the week.  Here are some pictures taken during her last week in Ceramics...

Starzy with Brookwoodian Nick, painting a plaque in Ceramics.

Ceramics Teachers April, Starzy & Taylor.

 

April with Jennifer, who is stenciling bluebonnet plates.

We LOVE Kyle's Texan Christmas spirit!

 

Paul, Starzy & Erin at work in Ceramics.

 



Starzy with Brian painting in Ceramics.



Starzy with Michele hard at work.

 

Good Luck with your new position, Starzy!

 

(Posted by Beth Self, Blog Author)

 

 

 





In the Clay Shop...

Well, we have nearly recovered from our FUN OPEN HOUSE, and the citizens have continued to work hard in our shops to keep up with the demand.  Take a look into our Clay Shop, with Teachers Sterling and Katie...

 The Clay Shop gang at work.

 

Teacher Sterling and Melissa working on Bread Baskets.

 

 Christine and Teacher Katie craft a Bread Basket.

Jennifer and Home Teacher Mandy visit during Open House.

 

 Kim cleaning dove ornaments.

Meredith cleaning ornaments for Christmas.

 

(...Submitted by Clay Shop Teacher Sterling)

 

 



The Elves Were Busy at Brookwood Today!

Our very own Development Team, led by Joe Mazzu, Director of Development, along with Travis Duncan, Jana Mullins, Heather Hartt and Donna White, led the citizens in a celebration for their efforts toward the success of this year's Golf Events. 

 Even Santa and Mrs. Claus came by for this!

 

 Joe Mazzu, Head Elf.

 

 Travis Duncan, another of Santa's Helpers.

 

Jana Mullins, riding her special elf transportation.

Heather Hartt, an elf with some cash!

 

Donna White, an elf with attitude!  (Positve attitude, that is!)

 

 Chris and Travis High Five for Success!

Charlie collected one of each denomination

in Brookwood Cash!

 

It is easy to see that a good time was had by all!  Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Golf Events such successes!

(...Beth Self, Blog Author)