Transforming Lives - Living Well Disability Services

Transforming Lives
April 3, 2015
Living Well Disability Services delivers exceptional services
that transform the lives of people impacted by disabilities.
Welcome
Thank You Volunteers
Welcome to
"Transforming Lives," the
enewsletter from Living
Well Disability Services. If
you have a story to
share, please contact [email protected]
(Pictured above: 2014
Volunteer Dreammaker
Award winners Max and
Guthrie share their music
at a house picnic. Sean
and Chris make music
along with the talented
duo.)
Volunteers make a difference every day!
A commitment to transforming the lives of people impacted
by disabilities is made possible with the support of volunteers
who share their talents and passion. We sincerely appreciate
the work of our volunteers every day and will be celebrating
and recognizing them in April during National Volunteer
Month.
“Volunteers enrich lives by helping people with disabilities
experience a valued role in society, increasing
self-assurance, wellness, independence and quality of life,”
said Toni Gillen, Director of Community Life, Living Well
Disability Services. “At the same time, volunteers have told
us that they receive even more in return; new friendships, a
sense of purpose and new skills.”
Did You Know?
Volunteer gardeners will
be involved in planting
hundreds of vegetable
and flower plants, trees
and shrubs this spring at
33 Living Well Disability
Services locations.
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Living Well
Disability Services
680 O'Neill Drive
Eagan, MN 55121
p 651.688.8808
f 651.688.8892
livingwell.org
(Volunteers, including a team from the MN RollerGirls
pictured at a water stop with Living Well Disability Services
Board member David Kieffer, launched the Pursuit For Living
Well in 2014. The 2015 race will require more than 120
volunteers on August 13th from 4 - 10 p.m.)
At Living Well Disability Services, volunteers can support a
person, a home or even a project or event. The opportunities
for volunteering are endless and include gardening, cooking,
sharing musical talents, planning social events, exercising
together, hobbies – the list goes on! Learn more at Volunteers.
Lend a Hand to The 5% Campaign
Only 7 weeks left to influence your legislators!
Amanda and Krista (photo at left)
are sharing their selfie to ask you
to support The 5% Campaign. A
5% rate increase for Home and
Community Based Services will
support people with disabilities,
seniors and those who serve
them.
Learn what you can do to support The 5% Campaign.
Join the Fun This Summer!
Mark your calendars for exciting summer events.
Tapemark Charity Golf Pro-Am
June 9-14, Southview Country Club, West St. Paul
Volunteers are needed to support the 44th annual golf
tournament to benefit the work of Living Well Disability
Services, Arc Greater Twin Cities, Arc MN and ProAct.
Volunteer opportunities are listed at tapemarkgolf.org.
(Pictured above: Tapemark Charity Pro-Am founder Bob Klas
Sr. and Sandy Klas with Julie Manworren (center), President
and CEO, Living Well Disability Services)
(Linda, Marcello and Sam stay loose for the 8K race)
Pursuit For Living Well 8K/1K
August 13, Normandale Community College,
Bloomington
Take advantage of Early Bird Discounts for 8K racers!
The Pursuit For Living Well 8K and 1K is a professionally
directed fundraising event for competitive runners, push rim
wheelchair racers and athletes of all abilities. Information is
available at pursuitforlivingwell.org.
680 O’Neill Drive • Eagan, MN 55121 • 651.688.8808 • Fax: 651.688.8892 • livingwell.org
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