Howie Fuhrman and his mother Enid Fuhrman

Jon Abriel, obviously having a great time at the party!

Guests at this party were treated to homemade desserts, compliments of Carol Brenner-Ford and John Wallace.

   The folks at the Southgate Day Program greeted the New Year in style with a Post-Holiday Celebration. Our own world-class pastry chefs Carol Brenner-Ford and John Wallace created a plethora of heavenly desserts to tempt program participants, their families and friends who attended the party. Visitors were also treated to a tour of the program and the lovely hand-made decorations gracing the walls and ceilings. The highlight of the tour was a trip to the new relaxation room, which is filled with sights, sounds and smells to calm the spirit and delight the senses. Program participants created the area after they visited a similar room at the Berkshire Museum. Visitors left the party with beautiful hand-made horns filled with additional treats. We offer a special thanks to everyone at Southgate for a heart-warming start to the New Year.

special person with a purpose in the world.
  The presenter of the retreat, Miriam Najimy, has traveled the world teaching people like the Self-Advocates about spirituality and individuality. 
   Many of the individuals in the two groups enjoyed the event, and had a friendly lunch while catching up on news.  Once lunch was over, it was time for more  spirituality, including stories and songs that the self-advocates shared from their own religions.   
   The groups plan to have more retreats with many topics in the

Presenter Miriam Najimy has done retreats with people worldwide.

future and are continuing towards their goal of unity between the two groups and their communities.