A MARVELOUS MAY
Happy summertime, y'all! We had lots happen this past month at Summerhouse. Our Fun Fridays were busy, playing kickball, going to the Zoo (thanks to TDI!), painting pottery, and singing some karaoke tunes. May brought us park weather, so, of course, we went to the park! We are happy to welcome our new volunteer, Heather, who will join us every Wednesday for vocational sites and social clubs! Our good friend, Tyler, graduated and has joined us again, full-time!
Congrats to our Assistant Executive Director, Joanna, on her recent marriage! And a special warm welcome to our Program Director's, Angie, new babygirl (Camryn)!
Fun Fridays!
- June 7th: We are going to Fire Station 68, with lunch at Texas Hamburger Palace
- June 14th: CLOSED FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT
- June 21st: Health Museum and Pizza in the Park or Summerhouse, depending on weather
- June 28th: Studio Movie Grille, followed by lunch at PDQ
WASECA + COLUMBIA UPDATE
Our exciting, new campus is well underway! We have windows, walls, and more. The anticipated finish date is mid-end of July! Woo-hoo!
1814 Columbia is under contract beginning August 1st! We will have the option to rent it back for one month, if needed.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
October 12th
Join us for drinks, hors d'oeuvre, carnival games, prizes, and a silent and live auction. We are happy to welcome back Runaway Radio to perform! More information to follow.
If you would like to assist in the planning of the fundraiser, please contact Joanna at joanna@summerhousehouston.org
June Legislative Update: Recapping Texas’ 86th Legislative Session
Our legislature was dismissed last Monday, and over 1,000 bills are now on Governor Abbott’s desk hoping to be signed into law. Let’s take a moment to review what happened to the bills we highlighted in our May newsletter and see how the state made progress on issues important to Summerhouse.
Upcoming Events:
- June 8th, 8:30am-12:30pm, at Harris Center for Mental Health: "Higher Education & Employment: Think of the Possibilities!" https://familytofamilynetwork.salsalabs.org/dlnh2019asianoutreach
- June 9th - 14th: “DownHome Ranch Ranch Camp” A traditional summer camp for adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities who enjoy group activities and the hustle and bustle of camp life. Cost of camp is $900/session. Fill out an application here. If you have specific questions not answered, email camp@downhomeranch.org or call (512) 856-0128 x120.
- June 15th, 11:00 am: “Music for Autism: Apollo Chamber Players” Located at The West View School, 1900 Kersten Dr., Houston, TX 77043. Music for Autism is enriching lives and raising public awareness through autism-friendly interactive concerts developed specifically for individuals with autism and their families. Concerts are completely FREE for individuals with autism and their families. RSVPs are gladly accepted from parties with a family member or friend on the autism spectrum only. If you have any troublemaking reservations online, you can RSVP by emailingrsvp@musicforautism.org or calling 877-863-7473 Ext. 1
- June 22nd, 11:00 am: “Sensory-Friendly Performance: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” Located at Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, 3400 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002. Each performance offered as Sensory-Friendly will incorporate the following changes: Increased lighting in the house/seats throughout the performance, lower sound levels, additional trained staff on hand to provide patrons with assistance when needed, prompt books for family members to prepare for the show, fidget toys are welcome, and a quiet room is provided. Children under the age of 3 (including sleeping babies) are not allowed in the theater. Use code FRIENDLY1819 when you purchase online or over the phone at 713-524-6706 and receive 50% off your tickets!
- June 21st-23rd : "Living Rare, Living Stronger"Conference National Organization of Rare Diseases Hilton Americas Houston, 77010. Mary Jane from F2F speaking on Special Education panel on the 22nd! https://rarediseases.org/living-rare-forum/
- July 7th, 6:30pm-9:00pm : The Arc of Greater Houston Monthly Dance "Neon Night"- West Gray Multi-Service Center. Ages 15 & up $5 per participant Caregivers may attend for free All Participants MUST have a consent form on file! Consent forms can be located at aogh.org or by calling 713-957-1600 x 116
