Bridgewood Farms “Providing Heart and Hope for a Community devoted to the challenges of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities”

11680 Rose Rd, Conroe, TX 77303 (936) 856-6460 Fax: (936) 856-2620

Our Mission Bridgewood Farms is the

premier provider of

programs and services

in partnership with

families and the

community, enabling

individuals

with intellectual and

developmental

disabilities to reach their

highest potential

through training and

life experiences

that build self-esteem

and promote personal

independence.

July & August 2020

Bridgewood Farms 11680 Rose Road Conroe, TX 77303

Phone: 936-856-6460 Fax: 936-856-2620

“ Bridging the gap for the Intellectually Disabled”

We enjoy having visitors come see our facilities and meet our clients & staff. To request a tour or learn more about our

programs, services, and volunteer oppor-tunities, call us at 936-856-6460 or visit

our website www.bridgewoodfarms.org

Chairman

Sheri Brown

Vice Chairman

Pat Sendelbach

Secretary

Mary Byrne

Treasurer

Eduardo Rodriguez

Board of Directors

Shawn Cannon

Rod Chaves

Mary Gail Doddridge

Jerry Shumpert

Christina Ramos

Debra Walters

Executive Director

Enid Goodman

Administrator

Shelby Nelson

WISH LIST *If you purchase on Amazon, please be sure to use AmazonSmile and select Bridgewood Farms as your non-profit. Bridgewood

Farms receives a percentage of your purchase as a donation from Amazon. Thank you!!*

Dining Room: 60” Commercial Grade Round Plastic Tables (10); 6’ or 8’ Commercial Grade Rectangular Plastic Dining Tables (7);

Lifetime Commercial Grade Plastic Folding Chairs (30) [Tables & Chairs Available at Sam’s Club]

Pre-Vocational Training: Glue Sticks; Straw Wreaths; Spring & Summer Artificial Flowers; Bingo Prizes; “Frog” Tape (Green

Painters Tape); Fine Sandpaper; Colored Pencils (Packs of 10-12)

Ceramics & Creative Arts: *Masking Tape 1”; Assorted Mayco Glazes; *Acrylic Paint; *E6000 Glue; *Sand Paper (Various grits);

Firing Rods; Slip; Clay; Stilts (bed of nails); Card Stock; Construction Paper (especially black); String; “Sharpie Brand” Oil Based

Pins (Ultra Fine & Medium); Small & Medium Paint Brushes; Spray Silicone Finishing Spray; Goucah Paint; Illustration Boards &

Canvas Boards of Various Sizes (For painting on); Large Mural Paper; Acid Free Drawing Paper; Charcoal; Blending Tools Plaster

Paris; Small Battery Operated LED Lights; Picture Hangers; Rocks– small & medium; Gourd Seeds; Project Racks with shelves;

Scratch Art Magic Scratch-Lite (Amazon); Rulers; #2 Drawing Pencils; Pink Pearl Erasers; Watercolor Paint Sets; Corkboard

Horticulture: Tarps; Potting Soil; Flower Seeds—Marigold, Sunflower, Wildflower); Grass Seed; Sand Paper; Glue (6000 &

Elmers); Acrylic Paint; Large Pots; Metal Leaf Rakes; Blue Painters Tape; Miracle Grow

ACE: Swifter Dust Mop; Broom/Dust Pan; Legos; Chalk (Dust Free); Pint/Gallon Ziplock Bags; Pencils/Erasers/Eraser Tops;

Wooden Handle Puzzles; Activity Workbooks & Coloring Books (Assorted Levels); Books (Assorted Levels); Dollar Tree Gift Cards;

Glue Sticks; Scissors; Markers; Prizes for Prize Box

Health and PE: Pedometers (Class set of 30); Stress Balls (hand sized); Health & Hygiene Related Items; New or Slightly Used

Treadmills & Elliptical Machines; Exercise Resistance Bands; Tether Balls

Grace Manor: 2 Lawn Rakes; Wheelbarrow

Evelyn’s Manor: Leaf Blower, 30ft Heavy Extension Cord

Hick’s House: Outdoor Ceiling Fan; Step Open Kitchen Trash Can; Large Frying Pan

Men’s House: 2 Door Mats; Leaf Blower

Residential Properties: Riding Lawn Mower; 50’ Extension Cords

Shop/Barn: Various Shop Tools (screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, etc.,); Stihl 20-24” Chainsaw; Riding Mower; Shop Vacuum

Office: Industrial Coffee Pot, Funding for Scholarships

Volunteers are always needed and appreciated! Celebrating 50+ Years Serving the Special Needs Community 1967-2020

Happy July!! Bridgewood Farms has been in operation since June 1 and we are excited to see our special friends return to our daily programming! It has been a slow process but I know our wonderful and dedicated staff has been proactive in cleaning/sanitizing our facility and making sure that the spread of COVID-19 doesn’t interrupt our activities. At the present time, we are continuing to wear masks, spacing 6 feet apart, cold sack lunches and offering our programs in our classrooms so our friends return to a sense of normalcy. Since we are unable to participate in community events, Bridgewood Farms decided to incorporate weekly activities for our friends! We also hope to resume limited transportation soon and we’ll keep you updated on that aspect. At the present time, everything is humming along and if you decide you want to return, please contact Shelby

via email shelby@bridgewoodfarms.org or phone (936)856-6460.Thank you! Enid Goodman

Update From the Executive Director

Bridgewood Farms would like to give its sincerest gratitude to all who have

donated and continue to donate during these uncertain times. Each and every

donation has helped Bridgewood Farms stay open to give us the ability to serve

and keep our special friends safe and healthy. Texas Oilman’s Charity, Dalton Thomas Charitable Trust, Deidre & Ron Pisha,

Woodforest Charitable Foundation, Chevron Phillips, The Ritter Family, Assistance League of

Montgomery County, Troy Construction, The Janssen Family, Cannon Enterprises (Shawn Cannon),

The Krolczyk Family, Paula & Jerry Shumpert, James Lombardi, Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual

Insurance, Martha Nell Allen, Janie Anderson, Kim Vest, The Hildebrandt Family, Helen Schwisow, The

Doddridge Family and Mr. & Mrs. Park. Steve Williams, Barbara Dowden, Troy Slinkard, Sharon Watts,

Susan Mausser, Nicole Gartside, Holly Ward, Miranda Acton, Joe Hagerty, Kim Kelly, Cindy Garza,

Becky Wooley, Heather Green, Peggy Rapp, David McNeel, Anita Sweitzer, Susette McNeel, Joseph &

TX RX Labs, Gretchen Prague, CSA, Paula Shumpert, Pamela Marks, Gina & Gail Swik, Deanna

Hubert, The Ward Family, The Downey Family, The Simmons Family, Leslie Robinson, Rita

Schumacher, Jon Willhite, Doyle Allen, Linda & Edward Denison, Alfred Steinle, The Hafer Family,

Edna O’Neill, Nancy Hicks, Janellen Cole, The Shaw Family, Dawn Meyer, Robyn Lane, Tiffany Blake,

Ruby Page, Karen & Mitchell Pinnell, Shirley Shook, Linda Brackett, Suzanna Pittard, Merritt McNeel,

Kathi Gartside, Lisa Farlow, Nancy Fitzwater, Irma Sendelbach, Sandra Dees, Jadwiga Barnes, Pamela

Schlembach, The Bubela Family, Doris Kramer, Linda Burney, Nicole Dillon, Wendy & John Ellen, Julia

Hunter, Norma Henneke, Melissa Bubela, Janelle Yates, Marilyn & Paul Steckel, James Foret, Derick

Harlan, Wendy Targos, The Musgrave Family, Tanner Michael, Kathryn Jones, Thomas Wallace, Justin

Zikias, Julie Humphries, The Malin Family, Stacy Pierce, Karen & Roy Wierzbicki, Kathy Hunt, Kristi

Waters, Gregory Kubeczka, Ester & Joe Kubeczka, Philip Pauze, Julie O’Brien, Jared Frazier, Denise

Hilsher, Jerold Knox, Michael & Jeri Roscoe, The Carter Family, Shawn Cannon, Kay & Richard Wade,

The Illerhaus Family, Lorena Villanueve, Lynn Fischer

Thank you for enriching our lives with kindness and your love!

Thank You Bridgewood Farms Supporters

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2 3 4 5 6 Obstacle Sports Chal-lenge ($10)

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16 17 Hawaiian Luau (Free)

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25 BINGO, Movies & Popcorn (Free)

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August 2020

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 Movies & Hamburger ($5)

3 BWF CLOSED

4 Independence Day

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8 9 Ice Cream Social

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12 13 14 15 TGR Exotic Wildlife ($10)

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19 20 BINGO, Movies & Popcorn (Free)

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26 27 28 Decorating Cupcakes (Free)

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July 2020

2020 Important Dates

July 3- Observance of

Independence Day-

BWF CLOSED

July 4: Independence Day

Sept 2: Labor Day—BWF

CLOSED

Nov 25 - 27: BWF CLOSED

Dec 21-25: BWF CLOSED

2020 DANCE DATES

Sept 5– Tentative (Prom Date)

Dec 12 (Christmas Dance)

Currently we are seeking a New Full Time Horticulture Instructor. If you or someone you know is interested in joining our team, email resume to

shelby@Bridgewoodfarms.org.

BRIDGEWOOD FARMS IS LOOKING FOR A NEW FAMILY MEMBER

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July 2– Movies & Hamburger Social ($5/person)

July 3– Bridgewood Farms CLOSED

July 9– Ice Cream Social

July 15– TGR Exotic Wildlife ($10/person)

July 20– BINGO, Movies & Popcorn (FREE)

July 28– Decorating Cupcakes (FREE)

August 6– Obstacle Sport Challenge ($10/

person)

August 12– Movies & Food Truck ($10/person)

August 17– Hawaiian Luau (FREE)

August 25– BINGO, Movies & Popcorn (FREE)

September 3– Disco & Karaoke (FREE)

September 11– Movies & Hotdog Social (FREE)

SUMMER

ACTIVITIES Offered to our

SPECIAL FRIENDS!

**Due to COVID-19

restrictions. ALL

SCHEDULED @ BWF

Dillon Todd Simpson 11/19/92– 5/15/20

Dillon attended Bridge-

wood Farms for 4

years and could bright-

en a room as soon as

he walked in. He loved

to sing, dance, wear

his Texans hat or cow-

boy hat, his tie and

boots. He was kind, sweet and loved

everyone he met. Dillon loved to

attend all outings and

special events. Dillon

passed at home with

his parents who loved

him dearly. Bridge-

wood Farms staff and

clients lost a wonderful

friend and he will be

missed dearly.

Gary Patrick Ahearn 2/22/57-5/26/20

Gary attended

Bridgewood Farms

for 20+ years. He par-

ticipated in the Mont-

gomery County Fair

where he won many

1st-3rd place awards.

He also participated

in Special Olympics bowling, bas-

ketball and bocce. Gary loved to

work in the community and helped

whenever asked. Gary

loved to paint and par-

ticipated in all his clas-

ses. Gary passed sud-

denly with family. He

will be missed dearly

by his friends and staff

at Bridgewood Farms.

Charles Warner is

the father of Ryan

W. He passed

away after a brave

battle with liver

cancer. He loved

to attend bowling on Wednes-

day’s and cheer the clients on!

He never met a stranger and

enjoyed telling stories and jokes.

He lived life to the fullest!

Charles Warner 1/19/51-5/3/20

Sam was the brother to Brittany P. and Kendra P. He

passed unexpectedly in Galveston. Sam was a kind and

gentle person with an unforgettable laugh. Sam loved

his sisters and loved showing them the music he loved.

Samuel Pierce 8/15/00-5/16/20

Please keep all families in

your thoughts and prayers.