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| Daren and Loren show off their Tiger's gear before heading in for the game. |
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| Darin, Joanne, Loren and Jennifer take a break from cheering on the Tiger's for a picture at Comerica Park. |
Founded in 1974, Special Tree is a leading resource for adults and children with brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other disabilities. Our whole person approach - the Science of Caring - encompasses one's body, mind, heart, and spirit. Our mission is to provide HOPE, ENCOURAGEMENT, and EXPERTISE for people who have experienced life-altering changes. These are the three themes of our blog posts.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
We've finally made it, spring is here. And nothing welcomes longer days and warmer temperatures like a trip to the ballpark. This past weekend clients Darin H., and Loren K., from Moravian West set out to Comerica Park to cheer on the Tiger's as they took on the Texas Rangers. The afternoon game came to a close with beautiful blue skies, smiles and a Tiger's victory, 3-2 over the Rangers.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
TBI Awareness Day At Ann Visger Elementary
“This is awesome!” That’s how one elementary student summed up the Brain Injury Awareness Day that Special Tree organized for 300 students at Ann Visger Elementary in River Rouge on March 29 in honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month. Speech Language Pathologists Lauren G. (NCC), Sara K. (Troy), Mary Lynn C. (NCC Intern), Vocational Coordinator Sara L., Day Treatment Services Team Member Danielle C., client James P, and Joe R., planned a full day of activities in the school’s new library just one month after its grand opening on Leap Day.
Classes came down each hour and were split into rotating groups with each group focusing on a specific part of the brain. Kids participated in a variety of activities to help them learn which parts of the brain were responsible for skills like balance, vision, taste, smell, and touch. Special Tree also purchased 10 bicycle helmets as prizes for drawing held throughout the day. The students not only learned about brain anatomy, but the Special Tree Team really stressed the importance of TBI prevention including wearing a seat belt and bicycle helmet.
Classes came down each hour and were split into rotating groups with each group focusing on a specific part of the brain. Kids participated in a variety of activities to help them learn which parts of the brain were responsible for skills like balance, vision, taste, smell, and touch. Special Tree also purchased 10 bicycle helmets as prizes for drawing held throughout the day. The students not only learned about brain anatomy, but the Special Tree Team really stressed the importance of TBI prevention including wearing a seat belt and bicycle helmet.
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| The Special Tree Team takes a quick break from a day of educational fun at Ann Visger Elementary |
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Luck of the Irish
By: Brooke Anderson
Rehabilitation Service Technician
Greenbriar Residence
Greenbriar clients went out in green for St. Patrick's Day to O'Mara's Restaurant in Berkley for the 5th year in a row. They enjoyed dinner and a live performance from an Irish band. The food was great and the music was a lot of fun, and the band was hilarious as always. This is a wonderful tradition that Greenbriar clients look forward to every year. With reasonably priced, traditional Irish food and live entertainment, O'Mara's proves to be a great place for our clients to celebrate the Luck of the Irish. Go Greenbriar!
Greenbriar clients went out in green for St. Patrick's Day to O'Mara's Restaurant in Berkley for the 5th year in a row. They enjoyed dinner and a live performance from an Irish band. The food was great and the music was a lot of fun, and the band was hilarious as always. This is a wonderful tradition that Greenbriar clients look forward to every year. With reasonably priced, traditional Irish food and live entertainment, O'Mara's proves to be a great place for our clients to celebrate the Luck of the Irish. Go Greenbriar!
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| The Greenbriar Gang celebrates St. Patty's Day. From left to right: Linda, Mike, Joanna, Brooke, Conswayla and Stanley. |
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