Do you want to learn a new skill? Contact us today! Our dedicated staff support people to learn new skills, find new hobbies and make friendships. It had been years since this person rode a bike. After several days of practice and staff support, he did it! Are you afraid to try new things? Contact…
We headed out to the park for some fresh air, good friends and exercise! We try hard to get outside as much as possible in the Connections program.
The Virtual Cool Cuisine class brings people together who want to learn about cooking and healthy eating. Each week, they decide what they will make the following week. All of this is accomplished from the comfort and safety of your home, as the class runs virtually! Carla, one of the people who attends the class,…
We were reminiscing today about our trip to The Farm last year. We missed the trip this year, but instead had lots of fun with the memories. One of our staff is kind enough to open her family farm to people to visit, enjoy the farm environment, play with the animals, have lunch and participate…
Jessica led the group through a session on Knowing Your Yourself and Your Rights. We worked to identify things that might upset us and different ways we can work through these emotions. Several participants were willing to share their techniques which created a safe and comfortable learning environment!
The Virtual Building Full Lives program can be described as FUN, EDUCATIONAL and INSPIRING!! The journey so far has led us to nature. We are exploring and learning all of the possibilities nature has to offer us in so many different ways. So far, the group has explored nature broadly, which has morphed into the…
Person Centered Planning means supports and services begin with dreams, goals, strengths and abilities. Based in the belief that everyone has the capacity to contribute, the person centered planning at the Connections Adult Day Services Program, builds and sustains relationships while providing opportunities for new learning through meaningful choices and self-direction. The Person Centered Planning…
C is passionate about his hobbies, enjoys being around others and likes to be involved in his community. C began utilizing supports from Opportunity Inc. in March of this year. He is very obese, which has been a barrier in his participation in activities he enjoys. C told staff he wants to get his life…
We have been working hard at growing some vegetables as part of the Connections program. Participants then use these vegetables in the food we prepare in the program. We currently have lettuce, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers and tomatoes! Christy enjoys the garden activities and says “I didn’t know I could grow stuff to eat,…
