STAR OF THE WEEK--MIKE

"Gentle as a lamb" are the words that best describe Mike. He tries his hardest to do whatever he is asked, but he never takes his mind off his favorite people. It could be someone at BrightStone, but is most likely one of his favorite entertainers. While at BrightStone Mike says he enjoys painting, bowling, computer activities and saying the prayer before lunch. Carrie Underwood is his favorite singer. He also enjoys eating at Poncho's.

STAR OF THE WEEK-MICHAEL

It is heart warming to see how emotional Michael gets as his name is called to be "Star of the Week!" He is thrilled at the honor! Michael has been coming to BrightStone from the very beginning. He enjoys working in consumables, bowling, computer activities, and helping cook lunch. In his leisure time, he says he listens to Michael Jackson music, rides horses, and enjoys eating at O'Charley's.

Star of the Week: Ali

Ali has been very social lately wanting to visit with all his friends. It is so wonderful to see him feeling so well and enthusiastic. His favorite BrightStone activities are working in consumables, computer activities, bowling, and using the exercise equipment. In his leisure time, he enjoys watching the Disney Channel and eating at Olive Garden. Way to go, Ali!

Star of the Week: Kelly U.

Kelly had a special twinkle in her eye when her name was called as star of the week. She has had a good week and proudly answered the questions about her favorite activities. During her leisure time, she enjoys listening to oldies and eating at Red Lobster. Her favorite TV show is the Joy Behar show, and her favorite BrightStone job is painting. Kelly also enjoys shopping, computer activities, and helping serve lunch. Good Job, Miss Urban!

Christmas Cards are in!

Our 2011 BrightStone Christmas Cards are in!

View and order cards here.

Each of our cards was designed by our special adults, and this year's cards are too precious to pass up!

Also, if you order online, we'll throw in 2 of our BrightStone classic Christmas cards for free.

Order yours today!

Holiday Hullabaloo

Check out pictures from Holiday Hullabaloo here!

This event was hosted by Helping Hands - Caring Hearts, a charitable organization within Polk Place, and it benefited BrightStone. Thank you to our wonderful neighbors for hosting this FUNdraiser for us!

Star of the Week: Brian

Star of the Week: Brian
Brian doesn't bowl with us often because he doesn't come to BrightStone on Fridays, but he did bowl with us this week at Special Olympics, and he really got into his game! He's a man of few words, but the smiles of satisfaction when he knocked lots of pins down was priceless! Brian's BrightStone favorites are painting, playing basketball, and playing computer games. Good job, Brian!

Star of the Week: Elissa

Star of the Week: Elissa
Elissa started coming to BrightStone in January and seems to enjoy every minute of her time here. In fact, she wasn't too thrilled to go on a family trip this weekend because it meant missing Sloppy Joes for lunch today! She says she enjoys using our exercise equipment, working in consumables, bowling, and computer activities. Congratulations, Elissa!

Star of the Week (last week!): Jenny

Star of the Week (last week!): Jenny
Jenny is always tidying up around BrightStone. She wants to make sure all the chairs are pushed under the tables in the multi-purpose room, and when we're loading the bus, she says in a loud voice, "Come on, let's go!" and gets tickled at herself and laughs. (Jenny's got a great sense of humor!) Jenny's BrightStone favorites are grocery shopping, working puzzles, working in the consumables room, and doing stretching exercises. Good job, Jenny Ann!

Star of the Week (last week!): Don

Star of the Week (last week!): Don
Don is very pleasant and always cooperative. He has impaired vision and had to learn the routine at BrightStone; now that he's comfortable here, he enjoys being with the BrightStone family and doing all of our activities. Don says his favorite activities are painting pots, bowling, computer activities, helping cook lunch and doing stretching exercises. In his leisure time, he enjoys listening to country music and eating at McDonald's. Way to go, Don!

Thanks to our Ensworth volunteers!

A big thank you to the Ensworth volunteers who came to spend the day with our adults. What a great group of young men and women!

Star of the Week (last week!): Barbara D.

Barbara is a talented lady who enjoys drawing and playing the piano in her spare time. She gives her best to all of our BrightStone jobs and says consumables is her favorite. She also enjoys computer activities, bowling, helping cook lunch and walking for exercise. Way to go, Barbara!

Star of the Week (last week!): Jon

Jon is our all around sports guy. He likes and plays many different sports; he's great at basketball and golf! He played in the BrightStone golf tournament on Tuesday and did a great job. When he's at BrightStone, Jon enjoys painting, bowling, helping serve lunch, stretching exercises and sudoku puzzles. Good job, Jon!