EXCITING NEWS!

Aveyron Homes has once again been named

one of the 100 Best Companies To Work For in Minnesota! Thanks to our awesome

staff for making Aveyron a great place to

work! This award is a reflection of their

dedication in providing the best possible

care to the clients we serve!

JULY 2009

AVEYRON INK May/June 2016

Edition #32 #132

This newsletter is intended for the sole purpose of communicating Aveyron news with those associated with Aveyron, not to be forwarded or shared.

“When the dog bites, when the bees sting, when

I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things and then I don’t feel so sad.” Lyrics from “Sound of Music”

THESE ARE A FEW OF KATHY’S

FAVORITE THINGS:

Favorite Color – Purple Favorite Season – Spring Favorite TV Show – Wheel of Fortune Favorite Ice Cream Flavor – Chocolate Favorite Toothpaste - Colgate Favorite Holiday - Christmas Favorite Candy Bar – Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Favorite Song – Songs by Kenny Rogers Favorite Hobby – Arts and Crafts Favorite Book – Books by Nicholas Sparks Favorite Vegetable – Corn Favorite Childhood Memory – Enjoyed all the animals of the farm

Would you like to share your favorite things? Every newsletter, we will draw a name from those who have chosen to participate and share a list of their favorite things in the newsletter.

CLIENT CONNECTIONS

Mardi Gras Pizza Party! This colorful group of clients and

staff were having a blast at our Lake St. home pretending they were on Bourbon St. in New Orleans!

Teresa, Becky, Jamie and Teri attending a drum line event at the Hutchinson High School.

McDonald Staff Dany & Jackie attended this marvelous event with clients Mike, Kerry, Jeff & Sam.

FIELD TRIP TO MARVEL UNIVERSE

LIVE AT THE TARGET CENTER!

Upcoming Events for May and June: May 1 – May 1st is May Day! Have the clients make May baskets and give to neighbors.

May 2 – Jesus Cares Lesson @ Grace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson

May 3 – Adaptive Rec Bingo

May 7 – Hutchinson City Wide Garage Sale

May 8 – Mother’s Day

May 14 – Plant Sale at the McLeod County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. (McLeod County Master Gardeners & Hutch Garden Club)

May 4 - Poppy Luncheon, VFW, $8.00, Money raised goes to disabled or needy veterans and their families.

May 16 – Jesus Cares Lesson at Grace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson

May 17 – Adaptive Rec Spring Dinner/Dance

May 19 – Christ the King Rummage Sale, 9a-1p

May 30th – Memorial Day.

June 3 – Dairy Day Celebration, Library Square, 11a-1:30p 5.00 lunch plus many activities

June 11-19 – Hutchinson Water Carnival

June14 – Flag Day. Have clients draw a picture of a flag to hang in your window.

June 19 – Father’s Day

June 21 – 1st Day of summer. Plant a flower(s).

June 30 – Adaptive Rec Bonus Bowling Contact Sandy, Aveyron’s Activity Coordinator, if more information is needed on the above event.

sandy@aveyronhomes.com or 320-587-6277 ext. 123

SAVE THE DATE - 1st Ever Musical & Fine Arts Show o Friday, June 24, 2016 – 2 Performances of the “Weather

Show” at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. o Hutchinson Event Center

FUN FACTS ABOUT THE SHOW o Mitch Keil is the Assistant Director o Tryouts will be held May 6th (there will be a part for everyone)! o The musical is about a young lady named Emma on a special

journey in search of the perfect barometer, meeting many friends along the way.

o The Fine Arts Showcase will feature the art work and talents of many individuals within our Aveyron Family. More information, and perhaps a newspaper article, will be

coming soon!

Tammy, a client from our In-Home Program volunteers at Harmony River, working on her Community Awareness Program. Pictured to the right, she is helping residents play Bingo.

Thanks for making a difference Tammy!

Canvas And Cookies Event brings out the creative side! Great work enjoyed by all! Mike

Staff Kasi & Lisa Joan

Darla, the awesome teacher!

ARRM DAY AT THE CAPITAL

AVEYRON GIVES BACK!

Thanks to Aveyron’s staff and their generous donations, we were recently able to donate:

Food Drive Contribution – 35 pounds to the local food shelf

Shoe Drive Contribution – Several boxes of shoes were donated to a nursing home in Northfield for re-use and/recycle. Eye Glass Drive Contributions – Eye glass donations were collected and given to the Lions “Recycle for Sight Program”.

Bike Helmets-Every year, with the generous support of the Lions Club in Hector and Stewart, Aveyron donates bike helmets to the 2nd graders at the Buffalo Lake-Hector School. A presentation is given to the kids to help them understand the importance of protecting their heads against injury.

Thanks to all Averyon staff for your contributions to such

worthwhile causes!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Reminder!

Don’t forget to recycle your aluminum cans! There is a trailer designated for cans parked at Aveyron’s Office (222 5th Ave. NW). Funds will benefit clients and support activities. Please Help Us Recycle!

On Tuesday March 15, a group of Aveyron clients and staff rallied with other companies at the State Capital to show support for a 5% increase for Home and Community Based Services. It was a good day, attending the rally and listening to speakers, meeting two of our state representatives, and having lunch before heading back to Hutchinson.

We can always use your help in contacting our legislatures for their support! The more people that join this cause, the greater the chances that our voices will be heard! Find out who represents you by going to www.gis.leg.mn/OpenLayers/districts/

TWINS TICKETS For Staff! There will be a drawing for Twins Tickets for those who picked up shifts or got “stuck” during the month of April to say “Thanks!”

STAFF OF THE QUARTER Congratulations to Kassi Uecker for being named Staff of the Quarter! Kassi was nominated for taking clients on a group activity to her farm. Thanks for all you do, Kassi!

Congratulations to Molly Markgraf on

reaching a huge milestone! Thanks

for 35 years of dedication to

Aveyron!

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us out!