20K Bike Ride a Huge Success!

According to Activities Director Greg Glauser, over 40 citizens rode in the 2014 Brookwood/Eagle Scout 20K Bike Rally on Saturday, March 29th.  Over 40 citizens rode with over 40 volunteers riding alongside to offer support, with 50+ spectators cheering them all on.  Thanks to the Boy Scout Troop 1820, the Church of Latter Day Saints, the Aggie Moms Association and Energy Superior for supporting this great fitness endeavor!  Below, citizen Bob shows us the trophy awarded for the 20K and citizen Joe shows us his medal...

Congrats to all of our citizens who participated; You are all fitness winners!

A Nice Day in Cement...

Our Cement/Garden Statuary Shop was busy today, as citizens worked on various projects and enjoyed their breaks in the lovely sunny outdoors.  Here's a look at some of the things they are working on...

We are proud of your hard work!

Spring 2014 Newsletter...

Hopefully, you all received a copy of Brookwood's Spring 2014 Newsletter by mail last week.  But in case you didn't,  here is a copy of it for you...

Another Eagle Scout Project Completed at Brookwood!

On Friday, March 21st, Mitchell Fly of Boy Scout Troop 747 in Jersey Village, Texas, came to Brookwood to assemble and place two large, sturdy free-standing wooden swings for our citizens to enjoy.

From Left to Right:  scout member Nick DeMarino, Eagle Scout Candidate Mitchell Fly, 

Brookwood's own "Grandpa" and scout member Jake Abeyta try out 

the new swing in Fern's Oasis, in front of the Weekley Home.

Mitchell Fly, Greg Glauser and "Grandpa" enjoy the new swing.  Mitchell's brother, Chuck, also 

completed his Eagle Scout Project at Brookwood a couple of years ago, building us 

the nice wooden benches located outside of our crafts building.

 Brookwood citizens try out the new swing!

 The second swing was placed at the Kilroy Home.

Brookwood extends a BIG THANK YOU

 to Mitchell for a job well done!

Staff Member Wins $1,000 for Brookwood!

On Monday, March 17th, Brookwood staff member Carlos Macias represented us in a cup stacking contest for non-profits at the opening of a new Dunkin' Donuts store on Fry Road in Katy. Cheered on by some of our citizens, Carlos WON the contest and received a $1000 donation for Brookwood!

 Thank you Carlos!  Great Job!!!

Mustang CAT & Houston Texans Team Up for Brookwood!

On March 19^th, Brad Tucker, CEO of Mustang CAT and Cal McNair, Texans COO came out to present a check for $50,000 to the citizens of Brookwood.  This was the culmination of a joint effort between Mustang CAT and the Houston Texans’ Special Teams, where every time the Special Teams scored, Mustang CAT made a charitable donation in Brookwood’s name. 

“Giving back to the community is really what brings us our joy,” said Cal McNair.  “We are so happy to support Brookwood.  There is not another group of people that are more exuberant about the Houston Texans and this is a great day,” added Brad Tucker.

Please click on the following link to watch a short video from the Houston Texans about this special alliance:  http://bit.ly/1nEFp2w

Thank you Mustang CAT & Houston Texans!

Today at the Brookwood Booth for HLSR...

I helped out at our Booth today at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and snapped a few pictures of our visiting citizens and Mr. Howdy and our booth...We are there every day through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.  So, if you are headed that way, be sure to stop by!  We are at the entrance of the Reliant Center, facing the carnival, near the escalator...

 

The citizens demonstrated painting in front of our booth, had a picnic lunch and toured the livestock show barn.  Everyone had a good time!

Working in Clay and Ceramics...

Production Manager Peggy Housman sent in these photos of our citizens working in the Clay Shop and in the Ceramics Shop...

Go Texan Day at Brookwood...

Mr. Howdy, the official mascot of the HLSR made a special appearance on Go Texan Day at Brookwood...

Thanks to Mr. Howdy and his Committee friends from the HLSR!

Brookwood Citizens Enjoy a Taste of the Valley Lodge Trail Ride...

The Valley Lodge Trail Ride has long included Brookwood citizens in their fun by hosting a Trail Party with wagon rides, live music and dancing.  We are thankful for the great relationship we have with the members of this trail ride and with the committee members of HLSR, who look after us so well all year long.

Below are some highlights from this year's Trail Party...

Thank you to our Friends on the Valley Lodge Trail Ride for a great party!