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 →
Special Friends Advocacy Mission and Goals
Special Friends Advocacy is a small, local, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Kalispell, Montana. The mission of Special Friends Advocacy is to improve the lives of community members with disabilities. Special Friends strives to provide community awareness and inclusion of these individuals in activities throughout the area. Special Friends Advocacy provides a safe and friendly meeting environment for community members and … Continue Reading →
A FUN AFTERNOON
People First and Special Friends had a fun afternoon of Bingo, Pizza, and movie watching. We saw a real cute movie,”Wild Robot”.
Great Bowling Day
People First and Special Friends had a fun time at the Pin and Cue in Whitefish.
PAINTING CLASS
People First and Special Friends had a creative painting class with Raette at her Tipsy Brush studio. The folks used “glow in the dark” paints on their unique works of art.
Christmas Gathering
People First and Special Friends had a wonderful gathering of folks to celebrate the Holiday Season. There was Bingo and Prizes, Ranger Joe’s Pizza, a raffle, and a great chocolate cake to top it all off.
Great Bowling Afternoon!
People First and Special Friends had a great time at the Pin and Cue in Whitefish. The folks there took such great care of our group and we all had a wonderful time.
Great Day in Glacier Park
People First and Special Friends had a wonderful picnic and walk along Lake McDonald. The fall colors were out to remind us of the change of seasons. The hot chocolate we had was nice to go along with a bit of chill in the air.
Train to Essex and Izaak Walton Inn
People First and Special Friends had a great train ride from Whitefish to Essex and then a wonderful breakfast at the Izaak Walton Inn. The Amtrak staff and the Izaak Walton staff were both fantastic and provided very kind care for our group.
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.