February 10--BrightStone's Songwriters Night

Don't miss --- JAMIE O'NEAL

BrightStone's 7th annual Songwriters Night is just around the corner! Headlining this year's event will be Jamie O'Neal. Other surprise guests are in the works! Tables and individual tickets are now on sale. Tables of eight are $5,000, $2,500 and $1,000. The higher the price--the closer the table to the stage! Upper two table categories will allow for individual or company name to be included on the program. Individual tickets are $125 per guest. The evening includes a great buffet dinner from A Dream Come True Catering, and a silent auction has been added for 2009 as well! Historically attracting between 500 and 600 guests, this is an evening that you won't want to miss! Call 790-4888 for more information and to make your reservation!

$48,400 Grant Awarded by The Baptist Healing Trust

Erie Chapman, President & CEO of The Baptist Healing Trust, BrightStone students Jon Hasty and Jennifer Pewitt, and BrightStone staff Brenda Hauk and Tina Majors

BrightStone recently learned that we had been awarded a grant from The Baptist Healing Trust in the amount of $48,400 to assist with the establishment of a Health and Wellness Program for BrightStone adults. The funding will provide for physical therapy and nutritionist consults, with the monitoring of outcomes, and also provide for a part-time nurse.

BrightStone Students Celebrate Christmas

Last Friday BrightStone adults celebrated Christmas--all day long! They exchanged gifts with each other that they had purchased at Target a couple of weeks earlier; staff joined them for "breakfast" for lunch; Santa Claus came to visit and delivered each adult student a new backpack with the BrightStone logo; Ms. Judy came to sing Christmas carols....it was a great day!

BrightStone Staff Christmas Party

Last evening BrightStone staff joined together in the multi-purpose room to exchange gifts and enjoy a wonderful potluck dinner. Lots of fun was had by all!

Theresa received a Publix bag? But it was full of goodies!

Brenda says that now that the Christmas program is over, "Let It Snow!"

And Sherry found Santa Claus!

Additional Christmas Performance Photos

BrightStone's Christmas Performance

Even amidst a surprise snowstorm, BrightStone students and staff performed to a crowd of 200 guests in Jamison Hall at The Factory on Thursday night, December 11th. This move to this wonderful venue was made possible by Williamson Medical Center and The Factory at Franklin. Jo's Custom Cakes and Catering provided a scrumptious array of goodies for the evening!

BrightStone Choir Performs at Steeplechase

Yesterday several of BrightStone's students performed Christmas carols for the residents at Steeplechase. Everyone enjoyed the festive tunes and joined in on many of their favorites!