Making a difference for people with disabilities for a lifetime…
August 23rd, 2010
Please join us for Springbrook’s 2010 Annual Meeting where we will be honoring this year’s Triumphant Life Award and Belden Award winners. The meeting will be Friday, September 17, 2010 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown, NY.
For More information or to RSVP, please contact:
Beth Peterson
Assistant Director of Development
(607) 286-7171 Ext. 283
August 20th, 2010
It is with great pride that the 2010 Graduating Class of Springbrook’s Direct Support Professional (DSP) Program Announces its Commencement Exercises
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at10:30am on Springbrook’s Main Campus.
Please R.S.V.P. to (607) 286-7171 Ext. 380
Light reception to follow
Rain location will be in the gymnasium of the School at Springbrook
August 10th, 2010
Springbrook’s HELP (Helping Enrich Lives of People with Disabilities) Committee is gearing up for the 5th Annual Rubber Duck Derby!
This year’s Rubber Duck Derby and Annual Family Day will be Saturday, September, 25, 2010 from 10am to 4pm at Fortin Park.
The event will include the FLAME the band, a basket raffle, cake walk, games, food, a DJ, face painting, the Duck Derby Race, and more!
Ducks are $5 for one or $25 for a Six Quack and the first 25 ducks to cross the finish line win. The grand prize is $1,000 and the last duck to cross gets $100!!!
For more information call Elaine at 607-286-7171 ext. 240 or Jackie at 607-286-7171 ext. 380
August 5th, 2010
Springbrook and The American Red Cross will be holding a Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 25th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The event will be held at our main campus location in the School Gymnasium.
All donors MUST have a scheduled appointment - if you are interested in donating blood or would like more information about this event, please call Jessica at 607-286-7171 ext. 302.
Springbrook has been supporting the American Red Cross for several years now. Springbrook - Making The Difference!
July 22nd, 2010
We know that until all our children are back home in New York, our work will never be done. You realized this, too, and when we asked, you helped. Now the dream is becoming a reality.
The day has finally arrived! Join us as we break ground on the Tom Golisano School at Springbrook!
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When: Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 12:00pm-2:00pm - Ceremony Starts Promptly at 12:30pm.
Tours will be available following the ceremony. Luncheon will also follow for invited guests.
Where: Springbrook - 2705 State Highway 28 - Oneonta, NY 13820
Please RSVP to Beth Peterson at (607) 286-7171 ext. 283 or petersonb@springbrookny.org.
July 13th, 2010
Springbrook’s HELP (Helping Enrich Lives of People with Disabilities) Committee will host its Bi-Annual Two Day Yard Sale on July 23 and 24, from 8:00am to 4:00pm both days. The Yard Sale will take place on Springbrook’s Main Campus at 2705 State Highway 28 in Oneonta. Items available for sale include new and gently used furniture, clothing, toys, household items, decorations, books, DVDs and more.
Ducks for the Annual Duck Derby will also be available for adoption.
All proceeds from the Yard Sale will benefit people with developmental disabilities throughout Otsego County and Central New York.
Members of the community wishing to donate items to the Yard Sale may contact Elaine Shulgay at (607) 286-7171 ext. 240 to schedule a pick up. Donations may also be dropped off at Springbrook’s Administration Building on State Highway 28, just south of Portlandville. Donations are tax deductable.
Springbrook established HELP in 2005 in an effort to assist individuals with developmental disabilities who had needs but did not have the resources (financial or otherwise) to meet their needs. HELP is an employee-run committee that serves to identify needs, coordinate employee fundraising efforts, pool resources and make grants to individuals with disabilities. Every year HELP raises over $40,000 through its Duck Derby, Yard Sale and other fundraising endeavors. Funds are distributed to individuals served by Springbrook who are in need through HELP’s mini-grant program.
June 22nd, 2010
On Wednesday, June 30th, Springbrook will honor employees celebrating 10 years or more of service at the 12th Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon.
Employees who have worked at Springbrook for 10+ years are invited to bring a guest and attend the luncheon, which will be hosted at the Otesaga Resort Hotel (60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY). A Milestone Years Hors D’oeurves Reception will begin at 11:30am, at which time photographs will be taken of milestown employees. The luncheon will last from 12:30pm-2:30pm.
June 14th, 2010
You can help the School at Springbrook give back to the community — Join the Pre-Wages 1 class as they host Alex’s Lemonade Stand on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 10:00am-1:00pm in the School at Springbrook.
All proceeds from the Lemonade Stand will go toward Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, to raise funds for childhood cancer research.
May 10th, 2010
The New York State Assembly will celebrate Disability Awareness Day on Monday, May 17th in Alb
any. The annual event educates Members of the State Assembly and staff about disability issues and recognizes the accomplishments of individuals with disabilities. The program, which includes an Opening Ceremony, seminars on disability issues, passage of key disability-related legislation and exhibitor fair, will begin at 10:00am in the Legislative Office Building.
The event is free and open to the public.
For additional information and to “register” groups over 20 individuals, please contact the Assembly Task Force on People with Disabilities at (518) 455-4592 or visit http://assembly.state.ny.us/comm/Disability/20100421/.
May 5th, 2010
Springbrook is hosting the upcoming Otsego County Chamber Business After Hours. Join us at the School at Springbrook on Thursday, May 20th from 4:30pm-6:30pm.
Network with other local businesses, enjoy good food and learn about Springbrook and our upcoming Coming Home Expansion Project. Tours of the School will be available. See how we have grown and explore our plans for the future!
For more information or to RSVP, contact Pam at (607) 432-4500 ext. 201 or pam@otsegocountychamber.com.
Directions are available by visiting the Springbrook website.