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CHANGING THE WAY THE WORLD THINKS ABOUT ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

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Building Dedicationpage 6

New Soap Enterprisepage 10

Volunteers Making a Difference page 13

DON’T MISS OUR CHRISTMAS

OPEN HOUSE EVENT DECEMBER 6 & 7!

See page 3 for more information.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERVivian Streit Shudde

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUS

Yvonne Tuttle Streit

BOARD OF DIRECTORSThomas H. Wilson l ChairMichael L. Hall l Vice Chair

Barbara W. BellattiNorman T. Brinkman

John A. KiltzDea L. Larson

Peggy McGaughyJohn J. Scales

Vivian Streit Shudde David R. Streit

Yvonne Tuttle StreitJ. Scott Thompson

Brad Tucker

ADVISORY BOARDLisa Kennedy l Chair

Holly Smith AlvisGinger R. Blanton

Sarah ElliottChase FondrenFran FondrenMarc Greer

Kay Phillips HouseMilt HowardDee Koch

Carol LawlerMarion MundyGary Rosenthal

E.C. “Bud” SimpsonRandy Smith

Steve StevensMelinda StubbsJim Tomforde

David Van HornWayne Voss

Temple Webber

Through the Grace of God, The Brookwood Community

provides an educational environment that creates

meaningful work, builds a sense of belonging, and awakens

geniune purpose in the lives of adults with disabilities.

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Open House

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THE BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY CORE VALUES

Dear Friends, What a tremendous year of blessings we have experienced here at The Brookwood Community! From the opening of the Andrea and Greg Glauser Bike Barn to the dedication of our new Yvonne and David Streit Education and Enterprise Building, we have so much to thank God for, especially for those who have given so generously to the buildings and to support all of Brookwood’s programs. We were not ready for “company” at the dedication event on October 10. There was no landscaping (having learned two weeks prior we needed another water well); there was no furniture in the Citizen Studios or conference room (we saved money by buying wholesale but had to wait longer for delivery); no telephones, computers or AV equipment...and the list goes on! Should we postpone the dedication and wait until it was “perfect”? After discussing the options of dedicating an unfinished building, we made the decision to move ahead, as the Lord reminded Samuel in I Samuel 16:7: “Man looks at the outward appearance, but God sees the heart.” What a firm reminder that it is the hearts of the Citizens, filled with an endless desire to serve Him, that we are celebrating...not a “finished” or “perfect” building. We, like the building, are a work in progress and Brookwood has yet to even come close to “perfect” and we never will. However, the hearts of our Citizens were more than ready to begin using their God-given talents in the beautiful studios that awaited them in the building. Our Citizens are hard at work, in an “unfinished” building and in “less than perfect greenhouses,” crafting beautiful products for your home and glorious plants for your garden. I join our Citizens in inviting you to come to Brookwood’s annual Open House and experience the HEART of what matters most this holiday season...the birth of our Savior...born in an unfinished and imperfect stable, and not ready for “company.” Merry Christmas and blessings in this Holiday Season, Vivian ShuddeChief Executive Officer

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Christmas

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Brookwood

Open HouseFRIDAY

DECEMBER 6

SATURDAYDECEMBER 7

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Citizen PageantDiscover the true

meaning of the season as the Brookwood

Citizens perform their Annual Christmas

pageant. Both days at 10 am & 2 pm in the

Reynolds Cafetorium.

Campus ToursTake a self-guided

tour of the Brookwood campus. Stamp your

passport at each stop for a special gift. Visit us

9:30 am – 3 pm!

ShopSupport Brookwood

by shopping at the Gift & Garden Center for

unique holiday décor, gifts, beautiful hand-

crafted Citizen products & poinsettias.

Open 9 am – 5 pm.

Enjoy a delicious lunch in the Brookwood Café. Buffet served 10:30 am – 2 pm. No reservations accepted except for groups of

8 or more. Check in at hostess stand for seating time.

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Top Left: Founder Yvonne Streit welcomed Father Gabriel from South Korea at this summer’s Center for Learning Conference. Bottom Left: Families like Inderbir and her son Anup enjoyed fellowship and fun at Brookwood’s Family Day in June. Above: Stuart, Andrew and Kim welcomed Texas country music artist Max Stalling and his wife Heather for a visit with Neal Shudde at Shudde Bros. Hatters.

Left: Nominated by her teachers, Margaret was crowned Professional Pillars Queen for showing great pride in her work in Horticulture. Middle: Anne and 40 Citizens enjoyed a fun day at Sam Sann Warriors Gym hosted by Bruce Stein of Triple-S Steel. Right: Brookwood’s new Bike Pavilion was dedicated and named in honor of Greg Glauser and in memory of his wife Andrea for their tireless efforts since 1985.

Left: A delegation from the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare visited campus in July to learn more about long term care in the United States. Right: A cast of talented Citizens performed “Mary Poppins Comes to Brookwood” for hundreds of family members this summer at Family Day.

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Above: Day Citizen Austin debuted his collection of beautiful new pieces at Brookwood’s annual Art Fest which brings together a variety of talented local artists every fall.

Diane Phillips sure has had a lot to celebrate! This summer was her 30th Anniversary at Brookwood, and Diane celebrated her 50th birthday in October. We asked Diane about her time at Brookwood, and here is what she said…In her own words.

IN HER OWN WORDS “

people come from all over the Houston area and the world to visit. One day I was scared to ask, but I went up to my dad and asked him if I have to leave Brookwood when he dies, and he said that I’m going to be able to live at Brookwood whether my dad and mom are living or not. Thank you for letting me write about this wonderful place where I work and live.

A graduate of Memorial High School in Houston, Diane is smart, thoughtful, loves to tell stories, and enjoys working in the Café and in Stonecasting. Diane is a Libra, a huge Astros fan and has a great sense of humor. She lives at the Inn, is a proud member of the Brookwood Handbell Ensemble, and doesn’t let her physical disabilities get in the way of being an active Citizen at Brookwood.

What I like about Brookwood is that everyone helps each other and cares for one another no matter what their disability may be. This also includes the wonderful staff that work here. I not only like (I LOVE❢) being in the Handbell choir, going out to the movies with my friends, doing art projects and whatever fitness activities Greg has planned for us to do. I really loved playing the handbells for the Houston Astros.

What I like about my job in Stonecasting is that I havefriends sitting nearby who are willing to help. I like to do the detail painting. What makes Brookwood a specialplace is the special care for one another, and that

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#1ASTROS FANS!The Brookwood Handbell Ensemble had the incredible honor of playing the National Anthem with the Houston Bronze Ensemble at a Houston Astros home baseball game at Minute Maid Park. Citizens practiced together for months leading up to the game in August. After the performance, the Handbell Ensembles, along with a group of Brookwood Citizens and staff members, stayed to root on the home team. It was an exciting season seeing the Houston Astros come so close to another World Series title for the second time in three years. As spirited and devoted fans, the Brookwood Citizens in Brookshire and at Grand Parkway dressed up in their Astros attire for all the World Series games.

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More than 250 people gathered on October 10, 2019 to celebrate the dedication and ribbon cutting of the Yvonne and David Streit Education and Enterprise Building. This building is the first of the Brookwood and Beyond campaign initiatives to be finished and offers expanded studios to enable 100 additional Citizens to join the Brookwood Community. The building is also the home of the Stephen C. Beasley Center for Learning outreach program to share the “Brookwood Way” methods with people from around the world. Heading up the project was the Construction Committee of Norm Brinkman, Barbara Bellatti, Mike Hall, Sylvia Patton, Johnna Hamilton, Adrianne Nowlin and Paul Russell; Architects John Gabriel and Yan Zhang; and Don Woo, Fred Grona, Art Guajardo and Cliff Craig of Mission Constructors. Many thanks to Stephanie and Brad Tucker for their leadership as chairs of the Brookwood and Beyond Capital Campaign and all the donors who made this building possible.

EDUCATION & ENTERPRISE BUILDING DEDICATION

YVONNE & DAVID STREIT

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We appreciate each and every gift that was given to ensure the successful completion of the $34 million Brookwood and Beyond Capital Campaign.

VISIONARYNancy and William A. McMinn BENEFACTORSThe Guill Family Stephanie, Brad, Sam, Frank and Ben Tucker LEADERSThe Brown Foundation, Inc.The Fondren Foundation The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation T.L.L. Temple Foundation INVESTORSThe Ballard Foundation Boudreaux-Clay FamilyLooper FoundationRoberta and Joe Perna PACESETTERSThe Cullen Foundation The Elkins FoundationDon Evans FamilyJudith Z. and Ralph D. FeiginThe Hamill Foundation The Hildebrand Foundation The Family of Debbie JohnsonKristi and David LumpkinsW. O. Manning Foundation Isla and Thomas RecklingGary and Lee Rosenthal FamilyElizabeth A. Sauer Estate

PARTNERSThe Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation The Susan Brinkman FamilyM.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation, Inc. Carol, Bill and Jeff Lawler

Wayne and Joann Moore Charitable Foundation The W.T. and Louise J. Moran FoundationMustang Cat Mary I. Naylor Stein Family / Triple-S Steel

GUARDIANSAnonymous (1)M. D. Anderson FoundationBill, Debbie and Davis BankstonShannon Corn FamilyPatricia Cowley EstateCuenod Families Fred and Kem FrostGeorge and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Kay, Howard, Martha and Wesley House Jim and Sherry Kitchell Paul and Callie MooreTracy and Barry SchneiderScurlock Foundation Cindy and John Zuilhof

AMBASSADORSAnonymous (4)The Cleary FamilyJohn S. Dunn Foundation The Ellwood FoundationSherlyn and Calvin KotrlaMassey Tucker Foundation Christiana and Luke McConnAnna and Scott McLean Lynn and Dan M. Moody, Jr.Marion E. Mundy Linley O’DonnellThe John M. O’Quinn Foundation Karen and Karl RoveLynn and Mike Smith / Michael B. Smith Charitable TrustMelinda and Sam Stubbs

Timken FoundationJulie, Chris, Alice, Thomas and Mary Grace Whitten BUILDERSBetty Beard Jocelyn ClairmonteCathy and Lewis Cutrer, Jr.Jolyn and Marc GreerKaren and Bobbitt Noel Hugh PhillipsRockwell Fund, Inc. Barbara and Arv Vilutis CONTRIBUTORSAvadekBarbara and Lawrence BellattiBetsy Coker Christian Brothers Automotive Dan DanielEncore Concrete Construction Cherry and Ray DaugbjergThe Enrico and Sandra di Portanova Charitable Foundation The Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation Tanya and Fred Grona Gracy and Mike HallRima and Ahmed Hashmi The Jackson Foundation Rob Jamail Tina Jans Caroline and Javad Kabiri Sharon and Joe KlumpyanLakey Electric Company/ Craig and Deanna CarrJack H. and William M. Light Charitable TrustPeggy and Kent McGaughy The Montgomery Family FoundationEileen and John MoodyThe Sydnor and Olga Oden Charitable FoundationPatagonia LegacyPaul Pressler IVKimberly and Duane Radtke

Visit our website at brookwoodcommunity.org for complete list of donors.

Raven MechanicalRowan Companies, Inc. The Scully FamilyDenise and Pat SealeKristina and Brian SeilerKeri and Ted Tedford Sandra and Scotty Thompson The Torrance FamilyLisa, Craig, Erick and Jordan Walker SUPPORTERSElizabeth and Trent CarlyleCarol and Harvey EisenbergPam and Jody ElliottGraves MechanicalHouston Association of Professional LandmenWillard and Ruth Johnson Charitable FoundationThe Gracie Kiltz FamilyShannon and Jay KizerJohn and Kathy KlumpyanThe Family of Toby LittleKristi and Earle MartinMary and Dan McCullochCarrie and Joshua McNicolJenny and Ron NixonTereasa ReimerJoan and John ScalesThe Shudde FamilyMaryan Sneed and Bob SmithStrake FoundationYvonne and David StreitMartha TuckerTxOGA Insurance Agency Inc.Bette-Jane and Mark WilsonKathryn and Thomas WilsonThe Wolfe FamilyYoung & Sons Drywall, L.P.

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olf benefit

blast off!

blast oFF!There’s still time to help us reach our goal of $800,000 as fundraising continues through December 31. The top teams will be celebrated at our Mission Accomplished Awards Ceremony on January 25, so be sure to support your favorite Citizen Astronaut.

Can’t decide which team to Best of all, 97 cents of every dollar raised goes directly back into the programs and services that help our Citizens BLAST OFF for lives filled with meaning and purpose.

Go to www.brookwoodcommunity.org/golf to donate, or contact Ashley Satterfield for more information at 281-375-2192 or ashleys@brookwoodcommunity.org.

GAYLE BAKER & ANGIE DICKERSON Sandra & Scotty ThompsonDAVIS BANKSTON Debbie & Bill BankstonROBERT BAUGH Jamie & Ray WolmanJOSH BIXENMAN & STACEY PERNA (WESTON LAKES) Benny Bixenman, Bill Van Dyke, Bob PoeJON BOONE & BEN HATVANY Samantha Boone HatvanyJENNY BOUDREAUX Dona & Albert Clay

BUBBA BRANDT (BUBBA’S BUDDIES) Barbara Leonard, Kay Sander, Lyndell AschenbeckCARRIE BROCK Kim & Bascom BrockANUP CHADHA Satyajit ChadhaJAMES & JEFFREY COKER Betsy CokerRICHARD CROSS, MARK HYMES, JANICE KING, STUART MCTAGGART, & JASON ROGOFF Brookwood Dream Team KENDALL CUTRER Cindy HintonCAROLINE GORMAN Becky & Neal GormanMEADE GREER Jolyn & Marc Greer, Mary Margaret & Jay GreerBRIAN HALE Barbara & Chuck HaleAUSTIN HANSON Belinda & Corky HillhouseHAYLEY HERZSTEIN Judy & Marc HerzsteinSTEVEN HIRSHMAN Alan HirshmanSTEPHEN HOWARD Cindy & Jeff HowardJERI LYNN INGE Carolyn Thompson

MELISSA JAEKLE Cheryl & Ron JaekleDEBBIE JOHNSON Paula JohnsonKENNY KENDALL Clarence & Dorothy KendallJOE KLEINWORTH Tom KleinworthKYNDALL KRIPPNER Anna & Curt KrippnerAARON LAUGHEAD Christi Myers & Russell LaugheadJEFF LAWLER Carol & Bill LawlerERIN MANGEL (WESTON LAKES MGA) Penne & Dave Mangel, Pete RoblyerPATRICK MCBIRNEY Molly & Sam McBirneyCHRIS MCCLUNG Susan & Buddy McClungJAMIE MCCULLOCH Patty, Bill, Dan & Mary, Patrick and Domitille, Peter, Katie, and Annie McCullochJENNI NELSON Debbie NelsonBONNIE O’NEILL Kevin O’NeillBILL OVERSTREET Tira OverstreetLAURA ROBINSON Nancy & Harley Robinson, Dr. Bill Quayle

Thank you to This Year’s Citizen astronauts & Team Captains! LINDSEY SEILER

Kristina SeilerWILSON SHUDDE Vivian & Neal ShuddeMICHAEL SLOANBOB SMITHCHRISTINE THOMPSON Cherry & Ray Daugbjerg, Trey ThompsonNICOLE YEH Kim & Richard YehTEAM Z

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TOWEL SpONSOrMustang CAT

DINNEr SpONSOrTeam Caroline

CarT SpONSOrCastex Energy

Gardner DenverRon Carter Chrysler League City

LUNCH SpONSOrChick-fil-A Pin Oak

Thank you to our corporate

sponsors!

BRINGS IN BIG BUCK$!

2020 Brookwood Benefit Lunch Co-Chairs Christi Myers & Russell Laughead and Julie & Chris Whitten invite you to the Brookwood Community’s biennial Benefit Lunch on Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Marriott Marquis Houston. The theme of the event is Family Matters: Celebrating 35 Years of The Brookwood Community and the keynote speaker is Reid Ryan of the Houston Astros. Proceeds allow Brookwood to provide over $1.1 million in scholarships annually to deserving Citizens.

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When the Brookwood Citizens put their mind to something, they can accomplish anything! For their first time participating in the national Bike to the Beach program, Citizens on the Men’s and Women’s tandem teams rode at least 5 miles each to get to their 25 mile goal in the Texas Ride for Autism and disABILITIES on September 28. The Bike Riders trained for four months with a 5 mile route around campus. Led by Greg Glauser, the ride from Brazoria Wildlife Sanctuary in Lake Jackson to San Luis Pass Park in Galveston was a tough but rewarding one. The Brookwood Interdependence Team raised an incredible $50,000 for Brookwood and Bike to the Beach, and helped increase awareness for autism and other disabilities. There’s already a long list of Citizen riders who can’t wait to participate next year!

REID RYANHouston Astros

BRINGS IN BIG BUCK$!

SAVE THE DATE

›› Visit our website at www.brookwoodcommunity.org/luncheon for more information and to purchase tables or tickets.

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SOAP ENTERPRISE A BIG HIT!Brookwood’s Work Program team is always looking at new opportunities for Citizens to have an active role in meaningful work that produces unique high quality products. The latest endeavor is a Soap Enterprise. Eight Citizens working once a week in the soap studio blend, cut, layer and piece together sweet smelling soaps in vibrant colors with the most intricate detail. “I love working with soap because it always smells good in there,” says soap master Meade. Look for these adorable soaps in our retail stores just in time for the holidays!

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EBrookwood can help your business create unique holiday or appreciation gifts for clients and employees that you’ll be proud to give. Choose from a variety of Citizen handcrafted items customized with your company logo including beautiful ceramic ornaments and platters or engraved glasses, containers and woodblocks. ›› For more information on custom gift orders, call 281-375-2134 or email corporateorders@brookwoodcommunity.org.

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Thank you for making your holiday shopping dollars do double duty this Christmas season by supporting adults with special needs!

E The Production Team continues to design new pieces that Citizens enjoy producing in the Ceramics and Stonecasting art studios. There’s lots of new holiday designs and color updates to some of the classic Brookwood pieces. This type of work provides an incredible sense of purpose and self-worth for so many adults with disabilities who long to live meaningful and productive lives. Don’t miss the newest editions of the Brookwood Christmas cards that were inspired by the artwork of talented Citizens. These beautiful cards provide a wonderful opportunity to support Brookwood no matter where you live and to bring joy to loved ones in a unique and thoughtful way this holiday season. Cards are available in packs of ten in our retail stores or online at brookwoodstore.org, and customized cards can be printed for an additional fee.

ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW AT BROOKWOOD!

CAFÉ RENOVATIONS A MUST-SEEThanks to a generous donor, the Brookwood Café looks better than ever after a huge renovation that took place over the spring. Updates to the main dining area, foyer, restrooms and welcome center give the Café a more modern and welcoming feel. There’s no better place to gather with out of town guests or host a holiday celebration with friends and coworkers than the Brookwood Café. The Café is open for lunch daily from 11 am - 2 pm, and is also available for group holiday celebrations, evening private events, weddings, and off-site catering. Call the Café at 281-375-2400 for more information.

Thank You

CHECK OUT THESE NEW BROOKWOOD CHRISTMAS CARDS!

BLESSINGS

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SPECIAL TEAMS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

A B OV E

It’s always the highlight of the summer at the annual Fried Chicken Lunch honoring the generous chicken donations from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Poultry Committee supporters!

Energy Transfer employees came together to raise an incredible $23,000 for Brookwood at their BBQ Cook Off event in October.

THANK YOU to everyone who has made an impact on special needs adults through the Special Teams for Special Needs program!

The Special Teams for Special Needs football program sponsored by Mustang CAT continues to be an incredible blessing for the Brookwood Community. For every special teams point scored in the 2018 season by the Houston Texans and Texas A&M, Mustang CAT gave a donation to Brookwood. The Texans special teams unit made a huge impact both on and off the field. Led by special teams defensive back Johnson Bademosi, the Houston Texans treated Brookwood to a VIP tour of the Texans facility this summer and presented a check for $67,000 from Mustang CAT.

Citizens in the Ceramics studio proudly accepted a check for $5,000 from the proceeds of

Jordan Ranch community’s highly attended Crawfish Boil event.

Texas A&M Athletics gave the ladies of Brookwood the ultimate fan experience in August. They joined the Texas A&M volleyball players and coach for a fitness workout, a special tour of Kyle Field, along with an incredible gift of $45,000 from Mustang CAT.

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Over 100 H-E-B employees from the entire Houston region came out to assist in various projects around campus. H-E-B covered the costs of these projects thanks to an incredible $68,000 gift from the H-E-B Tournament of Champions golf tournament. Along with H-E-B Buddy, volunteers helped assemble patio furniture and tables, decorated Christmas trees, painted, wrapped gifts, mulched, power washed and renovated the Horticulture break room. H-E-B’s Tournament of Champions Service Day at Brookwood was the largest turnout and the first time a TOC service project was selected for the Houston area. Brookwood will also be featured in a video at the next Tournament of Champions event in May 2020. Thank you H-E-B for your generosity and commitment to special needs adults!

An Incredible Day of Service

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

›› For more information on individual or corporate volunteering, please contact our new Volunteer Coordinator Karen Pollard at 281-375-2220 or email karenp@brookwoodcommunity.org.

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“Jesus was born in Bethlehem

with Mary and Joseph, and I get

to be Joseph in the Open

House play.” - Emory“I like Zumba and putting

tags on all the Christmas presents in the Finishing Shop.”

- Melissa

“Everything at Brookwood! I enjoy visiting with my family and friends I work with at Brookwood.”

- Josh

“I always remember my parents in heaven at Christmas

and doing word searches.” - JoLynn

What do you like aboutChristmas at Brookwood?

Support Brookwood this holiday season by purchasing much needed wish list items that are used daily around campus. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO DONATE:

When you shop on Amazon, search the Brookwood Community Wish List and select items from the list. The items ship directly to Brookwood and this hassle-free option means that you can support Brookwood from virtually anywhere in the country. Make sure you are logged into Amazon Smile first at smile.amazon.com, then select The Brookwood Community as your charity of choice. It’s the same as shopping on Amazon.com, only it will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to a select charity.

WISH LISTChoose from the list below, and either use the enclosed envelope to mail in your selection and payment, or email debbiec@brookwoodcommunity.org. Payment can be made with a check or credit card. • SmartFloor van for Day Citizen transportation $60,000• Passenger van to pull wheelchair tram $45,000• Epilog printer to expand personalized gifts and home decor enterprises $28,000• Auto-Scrubber to clean the floors in the new Education and Enterprise Building, and the Gift and Garden Center $8,000• Golf carts for each residential home use (8 needed) $6,000 each• Projector, DVD player and screen for Worship Center $5,000• Audio system for Cafetorium $3,000• Laptops, tablets and iPads to upgrade technology and improve efficiency (8 needed) $1,000 each • Planting tables for Horticulture $800• Plant racks for Horticulture (8 needed) $500 each• Kiln carts for Ceramics (7 needed) $700 each• Large household items for residential homes, such as dishwasher, smart TV with wall mount, cordless vacuum cleaner, microwave oven (many needed) $500• Assistive technology such as the Big Mac Switch to help speech-impaired Citizens for work program studios (10 needed) $150 each

SUPPORT BROOKWOOD

›› ARE YOU THINKING OF TRADING IN YOUR VEHICLE? We are always in need of cars, vans and trucks (new or well-maintained). Consider donating your used vehicle to Brookwood.

On behalf of all the Brookwood Citizens, thank you for your support this Christmas season.

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DecemberLADIES NIGHT OUTTuesday, December 3 ❘ 4 pm - 7 pmBrookwood Gift & Garden CenterA fun night of holiday shopping with appetizers, door prizes and more!Wine and champagne available for purchaseNo reservations required CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Friday, December 6 & Saturday, December 7Brookwood CommunityFamily fun, shopping and yuletide cheer! Self-guided campus tours ❘ 9:30 am – 3 pm Citizen performances ❘ 10 am & 2 pm in the Reynolds CafetoriumReservations not required – First come, first serveRetail store ❘ 9 am – 5 pmCafé ❘ 10:30 am – 2 pmLunch buffet $12.95 Children (12 and under), $19.95 AdultsNo reservations accepted except for parties of 8 or moreFor more info, call 281-375-2100 BROOKWOOD HOLIDAY STOREWednesday, December 11 ❘ 8 am - 5 pmThursday, December 12 ❘ 9 am – 5 pmFriday, December 13 ❘ 9 am – 1 pmAmegy Bank – 1717 W. Loop S., Houston, TX 77054Shop a variety of Brookwood holiday items and poinsettias, conveniently located in the Galleria area BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & MRS. CLAUSSaturday, December 14 & Sunday, December 15Reservations available ❘ 9 am - 10:30 am Brookwood CaféBreakfast buffet $8.95 Children (12 and under), $15.95 AdultsFor reservations, call 281-375-2400 JanuaryLUNCH & LEARN: SARAH SWINDELL AUTHOR VISITThursday, January 9 ❘ 10:30 am – 12 pmBrookwood CaféBook presentation and signing with Rounding Home author Sarah Swindell. A memoir of love, betrayal, heartbreak, and hope with an intimate look into raising a child with severe autism.$29.95 per person - Lunch included Online reservations at brookwoodcommunity.org

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2019-20

LUNCH & LEARN: REELABILITIES Tuesday, January 14 ❘ 10:30 am – 12 pmBrookwood Café Come learn more about the ReelAbilities Film & Arts Festival Houston that takes place in February and is produced by the JFS Alexander Institute for Inclusion in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities.$29.95 per person - Lunch included Online reservations at brookwoodcommunity.org FebruaryCENTER FOR LEARNING CONFERENCEMonday, February 3 – Thursday, February 6Brookwood CommunityAn opportunity to experience an in-depth comprehensive tour and sessions with behind the scenes observation of Brookwood’s programs.Online reservations at brookwoodcommunity.org LUNCH & LEARN: TERRY LOOPER AUTHOR VISITFriday, February 28 ❘ 10:30 am – 12 pmBrookwood CaféBook presentation and signing with Sacred Pace author Terry Looper. Four steps to hearing God and aligning yourself with His will.$29.95 per person - Lunch included Online reservations at brookwoodcommunity.org April BROOKWOOD BENEFIT LUNCHFriday, April 3Marriott Marquis HoustonJoin us for Family Matters: Celebrating 35 years of the Brookwood CommunityFor details on tables and tickets, visit brookwoodcommunity.org/luncheon 2ND ANNUAL FAMILY RESOURCE FAIRSaturday, April 25Brookwood Café Hosted with the Tuttle School at Briarwood. Details coming soon!For more info, contact 281-375-2173

JuneLUNCH & LEARN: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY PRESENTATIONThursday, June 18 ❘ 9 am – 12 pmBrookwood Café Presentation from Dr. Carly Gilson with Aggie ACHIEVE (for teachers, therapists, job coaches and parents). Professional Development certificates will be issued so that teachers can use it as 3 staff development hours.For more info, contact 281-375-2173

The Perfect Holiday GiftCan’t decide what to get the person who has everything? Purchase a Brookwood

gift card and your holiday shopping dollars will help support adults with

disabilities. Gift cards can be used in the Café or at both retail stores.

DONATE TO BROOKWOOD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

• Donate online at www.brookwoodcommunity.org

• Make a donation in memory or in honor of a loved one - See the enclosed envelope for more details

• Ask your company about corporate matching gifts or volunteer grants

Thank you for blessing our Citizens! Your generosity provides scholarships for qualifying Citizens, salaries for staff and supplies for enterprises, while also enabling Brookwood to operate its programs and services independent of government subsidies.