Stars of the Week

Ali has been feeling and doing his best recently. He has even beat Lee in a few arm wrestling matches. One of the jobs he enjoyed this week was working in mixes helping make the chicken noodle soup mix. Maybe he liked it because chicken noodle soup is one of his favorite lunches! Ali told us his favorite BrightStone activities are using the exercise ergometer, painting pots, learning activities on the computer and shopping. Chicken nuggets is his favorite BrightStone lunch. Congratulations, Ali!

When Kelly's name is announced as star of the week she glows with excitement. Kelly has worked hard this week helping count and package our BrightStone Christmas cards. She is a really fast counter. She is always proud of her accomplishments. Kelly's BrightStone favorites include stretching exercises, painting pots, going to the public library and doing worksheets in the learning lab. Pizza is her favorite BrightStone lunch. We are proud of you, Kelly!

Happy Halloween!

Today was a fun-filled day! Lots of BrightStone adults came dressed up, we had snacks galore, and we even got to see a performance by the "Men of BrightStone Quartet". All that, on top of a fun art project and music class, made for an exciting day!

See pictures from the day by clicking here.

Donald Stinnett, one of our board members who serves as our CFO and Treasurer, was honored today as a finalist at the Nashville Business Journal's CFO Awards luncheon. We nominated him for the nonprofit category. He's certainly a winner to us!

TLC - Teachers Leave Campus

Last week we had a TLC day - Teachers Leave Campus! BrightStone teachers had a fun afternoon getting lunch together and doing a little shopping while Brenda, Lee and the gang held down the fort at BrightStone. Our teachers are some hard-working women; they deserve some TLC!

BrightStone Coffee Time

This morning we had "BrightStone Coffee Time" - an opportunity for BrightStone families to get together once a month to get the latest BrightStone news and chit-chat with one another. Thanks to the parents and siblings who participate!

STARS OF THE WEEK

Stephanie is a very busy lady who enjoys life. She is a good friend to everyone at BrightStone. Her specialty is cheering people up by making them a card. Stephanie is a great worker and enjoys our variety of activities. Her favorites include working in mixes, learning activities on the computer, helping cook lunch, bowling and kick ball. Stephanie loves her dog names Daisy.

Kate is also a very industrious lady who keeps herself busy. She is very caring and is always seeking out ways to help her BrightStone friends. The activities she enjoys most at BrightStone are working in mixes, shopping, learning activities on the computer, helping serve lunch and playing basketball. Kate is a big sports fan. She cheers for the Titans and for Tennessee.

Happy Birthday, Barbra!

Today we celebrated Barbra C.'s birthday with pizza, salad, and cheesecake with strawberries on top. Barbra's birthday present was actually a present for all of our BrightStone adults: 2 video games! Happy birthday Barbra, we love your sweet smile and we're glad you're here!

STARS of the week

This week's STARS of the week are Brian and Kelly M.

Brian is a pleasant person to have around. He takes pride in his work and always does his best. His favorite BrightStone activities are painting pots, working puzzles, computer activities and exercising. Brian and his family are planning a trip to Disney World soon. He has been bringing his Disney World guide book to BrightStone for several months. He looks at this book daily with great anticipation. Life is always more fun when you have something to look forward to. Have a great time on your vacation, Brian!

Kelly takes any job she is given at BrightStone seriously and always gives her best effort. Kelly really enjoys the variety of jobs and activities that we offer at BrightStone, however, her favorites include glazing ceramics, playing basketball, computer activities and helping cook lunch. Kelly is a bus rider and whoever the current bus driver is becomes her favorite person. She knows they are her connection to her favorite place - BrightStone. Congratulations, Kelly!

Meet BrightStone's newest additions to the family!

We've recently welcomed two new adults to the BrightStone family: last week Don joined us, and this week Chase joined us. We are so glad to have these two gentlemen here!

Don

Chase

BrightStone Golf Benefit

This past Tuesday we held our annual Golf Benefit at The Governor's Club. What a beautiful day! Over $52,000 has been raised to date, and fundraising efforts continue through December 1st. Golfers commit to fundraise toward an individual goal of $3000 each, with many using family and friends to help them reach their goal. Many of them also golf in honor of a BrightStone hero, thereby connecting in a much more personal manner. We also held a GolfWalk prior to the Golf Benefit, and had several turn out to enjoy the beautiful course on a crisp, fall morning. All in all---- a great day!

STARS of the WEEK

This weeks STARS of the Week are Philip and Kim!

The first thing you notice about Philip is a great smile that radiates pure joy. While at BrightStone he enjoys painting pots, going to the library, stretching exercises at the YMCA and praying before lunch. Philip enjoys swimming and eating out in his leisure time.

Kim never meets a stranger! She enjoys making conversation with all she meets. She has a great sense of humor and is a delight to be around. Kim takes pride in her work and says she enjoys painting pots, bowling, computer activities and serving at lunch.

Justin Performing with the Owl Hollow Bluegrass Band

Yesterday the Owl Hollow Bluegrass Band came to perform at BrightStone. What a treat! Our adults really enjoyed the music. Our very own Justin performed with them for "An Unclouded Day". Enjoy!

Making Healthy Snacks

Today our nutritionist, Meredith, came back to BrightStone to teach our adults how to make a healthy apple/peanut butter snack. Healthy snacks are great, but they get an extra bonus point or two for being fun to make, like these were!

Spring Hill's Country Ham Festival

We had a great time at Saturday's Country Ham Festival in Spring Hill - families came to our booth to taste our wonderful dips and fudge and check out all the products our students have been working on. It was a beautiful day...thanks to all who came out!