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Davis House resident speaks to YMCA Board of Directors
05.26.2008
Brian, a resident at Davis House in Winston-Salem, has been volunteering at the Central YMCA in Winston-Salem for a couple of years. He keeps himself busy on a daily basis folding towels, cleaning the YMCA, and being an official greeter for the guests. On Thursday, May 22nd, Brian went to a 7:30 AM breakfast for the Board of Directors of the YMCA for the city of Winston-Salem to talk about his experiences being a volunteer and to speak to how much the volunteer opportunity has meant to him. Brian did well during his speech and helped to respresent the program well. Brian has even paved the way for other Davis House residents to volunteer at the YMCA. Keep up the good work, Brian.
Winston-Salem DDM Residents Begin Softball Season
05.13.2008
Residents of Hinkle and Davis Homes had their season opening softball game on May 10. Hinkle and Davis play for the Hawkeye Team in the Piedmont Challenge League. The season will continue through the end of June with games every Saturday evening. All of the residents participated and all scored runs.
Recreational Therapy At Its Best
05.08.2008
The Stegall Home Saints competed in our own version of Lawn Games on Saturday, May 3. Games included: lawn bowling, horseshoes, back to back, and Hoop Di Doo Rescue. All received "Good Sportsmanship" awards and ribbons for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. These activites helped build teamwork and coooperation while building gross motor skills.
Stegall Home Residents Win In Olympic Games
05.07.2008
"Let me win, but if I cannot win let me be brave in the attempt." The residents of DDM's Stegall Home magnified this oath during the Union County Spring Games on May 2 at Porter Ridge High School. We had six residents competing and all came away with medals galore: Carey recieved a gold medal for the shot put; John received bronze medals for his softball throw, balloon strike, and strike for distance; Ronnie received gold medals for his softball throw and strike for distance and a siver in the 25M walk; Mike got a gold medal for the balloon strike; and David has a gold medal for 200M dash, bronze for 400M dash, and silver for 100M dash. The guys celebrated their accomplishments with Chick-fil-A milkshakes. Way to go!
Bowling Us Over
05.06.2008
Joy Cove residents participated in the Special Olympics Bowling League tournament on April 18th and came home with lots more than gutterballs! Our residents were competing on several different teams which placed highly in the final results. Justin Cordini was in 1st place in the Mountaineer Division with a score of 243. Cassidy Turley also took 1st place in the Panther Division. Susan Rasnick won 2nd place in the Pioneer Division and Jason Beal was in 3rd place in the Mountaineer Division. Another proud moment for our athletes at Joy Cove!
Joy Cove Brings Home the Gold
05.06.2008
Several DDM residents of Lindsay and Three Forks Homes in Zionville participated in the Highland Regional Special Olympics Spring games at Appalachian State University’s Kidd Brewer stadium in Boone on Thursday, May 1, 2008. The residents brought home medals in several different events. Justin Cordini won a gold medal for his winning Unified Volleyball Team. Emily Caldwell won the gold medal for the 25 meter dash, a silver for the 50 meter walk, and another silver medal for the softball throw! Two other residents of Three Forks Home medaled in the 50 meter walk, one bringing home the gold medal and the other the bronze. Joy Cove residents took away the gold, silver, and bronze medals in the 50 meter walk. We will celebrate at Joy Cove this weekend with a victory party!