Special Friends of Kalispell

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 →

THE 34TH BIG WHEELS WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT GLACIER HIGH SCHOOL ON APRIL 25, 2020. This is a great, fun event featuring a variety of teams. They all gather together to play basketball in wheelchairs to raise awareness and money to support community members with disabilities. If you would like information about the event or would like … Continue Reading →

We had a great afternoon at the Pin and Cue in Whitefish. Wonderful food, some hot bowling, and lots of visiting made for a fun time.

Art teachers Sara and Kristin at Flathead High School provided a great art project opportunity in early February. Everyone was able to create a keychain of their own design. We always have a wonderful time doing projects at Flathead.

People First and Special Friends had a busy week. It began with an Art Project at Flathead High School. The Art Club provided a great Christmas Card designing project. Everyone had a wonderful time and took home some very unique Christmas Cards. Next was the Christmas Party. A lot of fantastic food, a gift exchange, and a great time visiting … Continue Reading →

People First and Special Friends Advocacy had a wonderful Painting Class with Raette at her Tipsy Brush Studio. Raette has the ability to bring out the creative side of all the painters. The winter scene they painted was a beautiful piece of art.

  People First and Special Friends are having their Annual Christmas Wreath Sale.  The wreaths are locally made in Fortine, MT and cost $20.  The purchase of a wreath helps support our activities in the community.  Wreaths may be ordered by email to specialfriendsmt@gmail.com or by calling 406-755-1311.

The second painting class with Tipsy Brush the People First Group partnered up with Summit Independent Living Group. The class painted stained glass window project using a various colors. The group enjoyed their individual creations.

Night to Shine was held February 8th; here are some of the highlites from People First Group

This is the second year Tipsy Brush has held Art/Painting Classes at the Gateway Community Center. The first year our group learned basics of painting: the primary colors and how to create secondary colors. This years’ classes are going to teach perspective on the canvas and how to create depth in painting. In this class the group created a landscape … Continue Reading →