In the News – November/December

Farewell to a Friend – A Tribute to Holly Van Barneveld

Contributed by Laura Glazier, participant

Holly was a treasure who lived everyday to the fullest and on her terms. Nobody or anything, not even her mobility challenges were going to stop her from having a grand life.

She got along with all of us here at Bonny Lea Farm where she loved to share with whomever would listen, her love of theatre…

 

Forty-five Years and Counting – A Look at Our Past

In September of 1973, Bonny Lea Farm held a Grand Opening. It was   a well attended and memorable celebration on a beautiful sunny afternoon—marking a brighter future for people living with a disability… 

Tom’s Scary Plan – A story of setting goals and realizing them

Last year Tom had an idea. He thought it would be great fun if    Bonny Lea Farm had a Halloween haunted house. He talked to staff about it and identified it as a goal in his individual program plan for the year…

 

Dan’s Story – A Gift of Hope

By now you have likely heard Dan’s Story. But in case you missed it,  we are sharing it here in our newsletter.

A year ago Dan and his Mom visited Bonny Lea Farm. They had hope. Hope for a home. Hope for meaningful work. Hope for a welcoming community. Hope for independence. Hope for new friendships…

 

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