People First Christmas Party: The conference room at the Gateway Community Center was filled with gifts and cheer on Thursday as nineteen members from People First assembled to celebrate the holiday season. A buffet featuring a wide array of sandwich and cookie choices greeted the members as they chatted while listening to Christmas music. The highlight for the event came when everyone drew a … Continue Reading →
ART PROJECT AT FLATHEAD HIGH SCHOOL
People First and Special Friends had a great Art Project class provided by Kristie Caratelli and her art students at Flathead High School.
Painting Class at Tipsy Brush
People First and Special Friends had a wonderful Painting Class with Raette at her Tipsy Brush studio.
BURGERS, DOGS, BIRTHDAY CAKE, AND FRISBEES!
People First and Special Friends had a great picnic in Lawrence Park. Great food and great friends!!
Izaak Walton Inn and Essex
People First and Special Friends had a wonderful early morning Amtrak ride to Essex and then a great breakfast at the Izaak Walton Inn. The folks at the Inn took fantastic care of our group. We had a nice walk around the grounds surrounding the Izaak Walton Inn and then Harlow’s provided transportation back to Kalispell.
FLATHEAD LAKE CRUISE
People First and Special Friends spent some time aboard the Far West cruising on Flathead Lake.
COOLING OFF IN FLATHEAD LAKE
Special Friends and People First enjoyed a picnic and some time in the lake at Wayfarers State Park.
GREAT DAY AT BITTERROOT LAKE
The local Kiwanis organization invited us to their Lodge on Bitterroot Lake. Special Friends and People First had a wonderful day.
FUN IN THE SUN!!
A great day at The Amazing Fun Center. Special Friends and People First had a wonderful day at the Maze in Coram. Folks were finding their way through the Maze, racing around in Go Carts, playing Miniature Golf, and getting wear in the Water Bumper Boats.
We Wish You Happy Holidays
All of us at Special Friends Advocacy and People First wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We wish you all a very safe holiday season full of wonderful memories and thoughts of a brighter 2021.
2020 BIG WHEELS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT CANCELLED
Special Friends Advocacy is sad to announce that the 2020 Big Wheels Tournament has been cancelled. In keeping with COVID-19 recommended guidelines about gatherings and our concern for the health and safety of players, volunteers, and spectators, we felt it was a decision that needed to be made. The tournament was scheduled for April 25th. The two associated practices on … Continue Reading →