By lhambrick, on November 14th, 2011
 Laura Baker Services Association will be hosting its second Monthly Respite Care Event this Saturday, November 19 from 3:00-5:30 PM. Children and youth with developmental disabilities are invited to participate in theme-based group activities, while parents and caregivers receive a few hours of respite relief.
 The theme this month is Story Time. We have many activities planned including book-making, puppets, silly songs, and stories from some classic children’s books–all taking place in Millis dining hall, which will be transformed into a cozy living room setting.
To ensure a fun and safe environment with individualized care, parents and caregivers are encouraged to fill out an enrollment form in advance and bring it with this Saturday.
Snacks and drink will be provided. If there are any special dietary needs, please contact FSS staff at the email or phone provided below. Please feel free to contact us with any other questions or concerns.
There is a $5/child cover charge.
fss (AT) laurabaker.org
507-301-1841
By lhambrick, on September 29th, 2011
LBSA Family Support Services is hosting a Meet & Greet this Friday, September 30, 6-7:30 PM. We welcome families and children to join us for a short evening with activities and information about FSS programming and our fall schedule. Staff and select volunteers who will be organizing and participating in our monthly respite care events will be present to greet families, and a tour of our facilities will be given. Snacks and drinks will also be provided. There is no charge for the event this Friday.
 Be part of the conversation! We are very excited about starting our fall schedule of monthly respite care events. The idea for these monthly events was developed after meeting with families and community members at a forum we hosted in May. Since then we have set growth goals for FSS: 1) host monthly respite care events; 2) provide regularly scheduled respite services; 3) and offer a crisis bed when permitted. Read a profile of our FSS programming in the Northfield News.
We intend these monthly events to be a symbolic but also significant addition to services for families who have children with developmental disabilities. We hope our commitment to providing these monthly events signals the start of something new and the promise of more services which address the needs of area families.
 Currently available at Monkey See, Monkey Read! And furthermore, we encourage individuals and groups in the area to become involved in growing a network or circle of care meant to support families, by volunteering and committing through acts which facilitate community integration.
For those of you who would like to support FSS programing with a monetary donation, you are welcome to visit the LBSA homepage to donate online. Or with your donation of $4 or more, you can help fund programming and receive a coloring book that we produced and which is available downtown at Monkey See, Monkey Read.
By Jane Fenton, on April 29th, 2011
 Be part of the conversation!
On Wed., May 4, we are hosting a community conversation about the needs and challenges the community faces in supporting families raising children with developmental disabilities. Free trained childcare, snacks and drinks provided. 6:30-8:30pm in the senior center dining room at the Northfield Community resource Center on Jefferson Drive.
By jennyp, on January 7th, 2011
On Friday, January 14 at 7 p.m. the Laura Baker Choir will sing at the annual “Arts for Martin” event at ARTech. Several groups will gather to perform, reflect, and celebrate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Attached is the program note about the piece our group will share:
“This Little Light of Mine” is known not only as a familiar gospel hymn, but as a piece of American folk music which eventually became an anthem of the Civil Rights Movement. This arrangement, written by the Birmingham (AL) composer Ken Berg, presents a slow, lyrical melody in contrast to the more familiar version, and seems a fitting piece to reflect upon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy. Light serves as a metaphor in many respects, and who better to exemplify shining his light than Dr. King? While illuminating racism and the desperate need for equality and peace in our world, his own life served to remind us of how to gracefully walk in that light.
Like any group of people, the Laura Baker Choir has its light to shine, too. Comprised of singers with various abilities and often hidden challenges, the group is privileged to share their gifts in the spirit of today’s event.
By Jane Fenton, on December 15th, 2010
True to tradition, Laura Baker Services continues to celebrate Christmas with our Holiday Card Party. Each department makes cards for all the others and the school decorates colorful bags for each person to carry their cards home. This year we also enjoyed the musical offerings of the LBSA Choir, dinner catered by the Quarterback Club and door prizes.
By Jane Fenton, on December 1st, 2010
Once again, the Laura Baker Choir graciously agreed to take on the job of decorating our tree in Millis Dining Hall. A good time was had by all. Thanks to our music therapist, Jenny Pelletier for inspiring everyone, and thanks to dietary services for providing snacks. Look for upcoming caroling dates!
By jennyp, on August 3rd, 2010
Have you had a chance to look — I mean REALLY look — at the art display in the dining room? The art that our clients have created (and the photos showing the process) are really quite outstanding. I hope others will take a few minutes to really appreciate their efforts—there are some great things happening around here!
 
Added from Martin:
The 2010 Art Show includes both individual and collaborative work by clients of Oak Street Services, SILS & Community Homes — and from students of the Laura Baker School!
You may contact martin@laurabaker.org for more information about the Client Art Show, and also visit www.laurabaker.org/programs/art-program
Martin Thorsheim,
LBSA Artist-in-Residence
By Jane Fenton, on July 28th, 2010
We run a lot of silent auction fundraisers each year. This week is Employee Giving Week, and we incorporated an Employee Silent Auction where staff donated all the items– we have over 55! This event culminates with a Giving Breakfast on Friday morning. We anticipate an enthusiastic response!  one of our many donated offerings
By Jane Fenton, on July 22nd, 2010
4pm Millis Hall, join the Laura Baker Choir for a rousing summer concert. Everyone is welcome; refreshments served afterward!  Join us!
By Janet McCorkell, on June 29th, 2010
It’s almost time for JAM CAMP!
 Jam Camp provides a fun group music therapy experience for children and teens throughout the community. Designed for kids with developmental challenges, the day camp involves participants in fun, creative experiences while fostering communication, social, motor and academic/cognitive skills. First held in 2006, it continues to grow, and is the only camp of its kind in the Northfield area.
Our 2010 Jam Camp will be offered August 16-20.
For more information, see the LBSA Music Therapy page and the 2010 Jam Camp registration form (PDF).
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