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SPRING 2019 NEWSLETTER

“My friends and I have important jobs like painting bowls so that our ceramics products can be sold in the store.” Bruce in Ceramics

1752 FM 1489, Brookshire, TX 77423 281.375.2100

Spring is in the air at Brookwood, and the Citizens can’t wait for another fun-filled action-packed season. Come dine and shop for a good cause, just in time for Mother’s Day, graduation and end of school celebrations.

“During our Spring Extravaganza event in May, stop by the Garden Center filled with pretty spring flowers.” Alexa in Horticulture

“You will be so glad you came to the Brookwood Café to eat a delicious lunch with your friends.” Austin in Café

“All of us in Horticulture have been busy all spring growing and watering plants in the greenhouses.” Joanie in Horticulture

Don’t miss the Spring Extravaganza event May 2-4! See page 3 for more information.

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Through the Grace of God,

the Brookwood Community provides

an educational and social environment that creates

meaningful jobs, builds a sense of belonging, and

awakens real purpose for adults with disabilities.

Core Values: Grace Opportunity Dignity Respect Interdependence Continual Improvement Honesty

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERVivian Streit Shudde

FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EMERITUSYvonne Tuttle Streit BOARD OF DIRECTORSThomas H. Wilson, ChairMichael L. Hall, Vice ChairBarbara W. Bellatti Norman T. BrinkmanJohn A. KiltzDea L. LarsonPeggy McGaughyJohn J. Scales Vivian Streit ShuddeDavid R. StreitYvonne Tuttle StreitJ. Scott ThompsonBrad Tucker

ADVISORY BOARDLisa Kennedy, ChairHolly Smith AlvisGinger R. BlantonSarah ElliottChase FondrenFrances Fondren Marc GreerKay Phillips House Milt HowardDee KochCarol LawlerMarion MundyGary RosenthalE. C. “Bud” SimpsonRandy Smith Steve StevensMelinda StubbsJim TomfordeDavid Van HornWayne VossTemple Webber

Dear Friends,

This past year exceeded all our expectations. God is at work at Brookwood, and your support enables our Citizens to live fulfilling lives with meaning and purpose. Here are a few examples of our blessings:

• The new Center for Education and Enterprise building is rapidly taking shape and the Café is getting a much-needed renovation • A record number of 50,000 poinsettias were planted by Citizens this past holiday season • More than 25,000 pieces of handcrafted items were produced by Citizens in our Ceramics, Stonecasting, Cement and Grand Parkway shops • 200 people from 30 organizations attended our Center for Learning Conferences • More than 60,000 people volunteered, took a tour or had lunch in our Café

I am pleased to announce the addition of two new leaders in our Community. Becah Butler has been promoted from Director of Education to Chief Learning Officer and Director of the Stephen C. Beasley Center for Learning. In her new role she will promote outreach

and training initiatives and awaken the God-given potential in our Citizens and in each of us.

Brookwood is incredibly blessed that Elizabeth Carlyle has come on board to serve as our Chief Operating Officer. She previously was General Counsel for Second Baptist Church and Vice

President and General Counsel for Vision Source. She possesses a heart for ministry and is enthusiastic to share her knowledge and experience to move Brookwood into the next chapter of excellence.

I invite you to come to Brookwood to see first-hand how you are truly making a difference in the lives of our Citizens. Please join us May 2, 3 and 4 for Brookwood’s annual Spring Extravaganza, or visit our website at brookwoodcommunity.org to find information on how you can become involved with Brookwood.

As our Citizens say, “Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!” for all you do for the Brookwood Community!

With great appreciation, Vivian Shudde Chief Executive Officer

EXTRAVAGANZA 2019Spring

Join us for our annual shopping event featuring local vendor booths, including unique home décor and gifts, clothing, jewelry and food, along with beautiful plants and

Citizen handcrafted items in the Gift and Garden Center.

Brookwood Gift and Garden Center 1752 FM 1489

Brookshire, Texas 77423 281.375.2149

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Thursday, May 2 4pm – 7pm Complimentary appetizers Wine and champagne for purchase

Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 9am – 5pm Enjoy lunch in the Café and the wine bar in the garden from 11am – 3pm No Café reservations will be taken in advance. Upon arrival, sign up for seating times between 11am – 2pm


A highlight of every rodeo season is a trip to the World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. Over the past 15 years, thanks to the generosity of Waste Management and its employees, Brookwood Citizens have been invited to the Waste Management booth for an afternoon full of fun. Citizens played rodeo-themed games, participated in arts and crafts, danced to classic country music and ate bar-b-que lunch. Citizens also took a tour of the rodeo grounds and saw first-hand the Waste Management trucks at work.

“Once again, Waste Management employees were honored to celebrate with our Brookwood friends and family. The rodeo cookoff event is an annual tradition and being a community partner is one of our core values. We can’t wait to see everyone next year,” said Harrison Davis, Sr. Learning Consultant at Waste Management.

Blinged out for RodeoRodeo season in Houston isn’t complete without the annual Brookwood Rodeo Fashion Show Luncheon. Decked out in fashions from Cobblestone Cottage, members of Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo volunteer committees modeled the latest trends in western attire while guests enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Brookwood Café. The crowd favorites were Brookwood Citizens wearing hats and belts from Shudde Bros. Hatters located in the Brookwood Gift and Garden Center.

Kickin’ it up at Cook-off


January 22 was a day to remember as the Houston Astros Caravan made a special tour stop at Brookwood to see some of their most enthusiastic and loyal fans. Astros first baseman Tyler White and pitcher Brady Rodgers, along with Astros broadcaster Steve Sparks and the Shooting Stars cheerleaders participated in a spirited pep rally. The Citizens can’t wait for the 2019 season to cheer on their hometown heroes! The Brookwood Handbell Ensemble will perform the National Anthem at the Astros game on August 22 with the Houston Bronze Ensemble.

Meet the newest member of the familyBrookwood proudly welcomed Demi, our new therapy dog, to campus this past December. Demi is an English Field Trial Bred Black Labrador Retriever of true royal lineage including the Duke of Buccleuch’s Kennel in Scotland. Demi was graciously donated through the Healing Pause organization and now lives full time at the Brookwood Community with her new handler Community Life Director Greg Glauser. As Brookwood’s furry ambassador and on-staff dog, Demi brings love, healing and moments of joy to all Brookwood Citizens. Demi also helps with fitness activities and even had her very own 4th birthday party.

“Our partnership with Brookwood was a Godsend. Demi was meant to find a home at Brookwood. She has overcome hardships in her life, just as the Citizens of Brookwood have, yet she takes every opportunity to give back love in her community as does Brookwood,” said Healing Pause Founder Nathan Davila.

Thank you to Demi’s in-kind sponsors who graciously provide the following services:

Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Katy – Food Waggin’ Tails Pet Ranch Fulshear – Grooming Brookshire Small Animal Clinic – Veterinarian Drachten Performance–Training

Astros Caravan Stop

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The Brookwood and Beyond Capital Campaign began in 2012 to expand, sustain, and scale Brookwood’s mission. It is a bold commitment to enhance lives of thousands of individuals with neurological, cognitive and motor impairments in communities throughout our state, the nation and the world.

More than $30.8 million has been committed to the $34 million campaign and will provide facilities for more Citizens to participate in Brookwood’s vocational, residential, educational and recreational programs. In addition, through the Stephen C. Beasley Center for Learning, outreach and training programs will expand—taking the knowledge, experience and care model that Brookwood has developed and implemented over the last 30 years and offering it to people far beyond our Brookshire campus.

The J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation gave a $2 million grant in 2018 allowing us to break ground on the 41,000 square-foot Center for Education and Enterprise building last fall. It is scheduled to be ready in August and the dedication will be October 10, 2019.

The next major campaign initiative to fund are two new residences. These homes will accommodate 24 Citizens and up to 14 staff, increasing our residential population by 25%. Included in the homes will be rooms for temporary respite care for Day Program Citizens and intern housing for experiential educational opportunities for students working toward a career in nursing and special education field.

“Our goal is to complete the campaign fundraising by July, so that construction can begin this fall on the new residential homes. When the Center for Education and Enterprise and the two homes are complete, we will be able to accept up to 100 additional Citizens,” stated Carol Thornburg, Chief Development Officer.

Now is the time to get involved! For more information, visit brookwoodcommunity.org/capitalcampaign or contact Carol Thornburg at [email protected] or 281-375-2110.

The Brookwood and Beyond Capital Campaign

Center for Education and Enterprise


Visionary $3,500,000 - $4,999,999 Nancy and William A. McMinn Estate

Benefactors $2,500,000 - $3,499,999 The Guill Family

Leaders $1,500,000 - $2,499,999 The Fondren Foundation The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation T.L.L. Temple Foundation Stephanie, Brad, Sam, Frank and Ben Tucker

Investors $1,000,000 - $1,499,999 The Ballard Foundation The Brown Foundation, Inc. Doris and Terry Looper & Jeannie and Trey Able Roberta and Joe Perna

Pacesetters $500,000 - $999,999 The Cullen Foundation The Elkins Foundation Susie and Don Evans Judith Z. and Ralph D. Feigin The Hamill Foundation The Hildebrand Foundation The Lumpkins Family Fund Manning Foundation Isla and Thomas R. Reckling Gary and Lee Rosenthal Family Elizabeth A. Sauer Estate

Partners $250,000 - $499,999 The Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation Georgia and Norm Brinkman The M.G. and Lillie A. Johnson Foundation, Inc. Carol, Bill and Jeff Lawler Wayne and Joann Moore Charitable Foundation Mustang Machinery Corporation Mary I. Naylor The Stein Family / Triple-S Steel

Guardians $100,000 - $249,999 Debbie and Bill Bankston Shannon Corn Family Patricia Cowley Estate Cuenod Families Fred and Kem Frost George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Hugh Phillips & Kay and Howard House Sherry and Jim Kitchell Callie H. Moore Estate Phillips Family Foundation The Scurlock Foundation Cindy and John Zuilhof

Ambassadors $50,000 - $99,999 Anonymous (5) The Cleary Family John S. Dunn Foundation The Ellwood Foundation Sherlyn and Calvin Kotrla Massey Tucker Foundation Christiana and Luke McConn Anna and Scott McLean Lynn and Dan Moody Marion E. Mundy In honor of Linley O’Donnell The John M. O’Quinn Foundation Karen and Karl Rove Lynn and Michael Smith & Lenora Smith / Michael B. Smith Charitable Trust Julie and Chris Whitten

Builders $25,000 - $49,999 Betty J. Beard Jocelyn Clairmonte

Jolyn and Marc Greer Cathy Holland LightSpeed Automation Bobbitt Noel Rockwell Fund, Inc.

Contributors $10,000 - $24,999 Barbara and Larry Bellatti Betsy Coker Christian Brothers Automotive Corporation / Carrie and Mark Carr W. A. Daniel The Enrico and Sandra di Portanova Charitable Foundation The Gillson Longenbaugh Foundation Tanya and Fred Grona Mike Hall Management LLC / Gracy and Mike Hall The Jackson Foundation Rob Jamail Tina Jans Caroline and Javad Kabiri Sharon and Joe Klumpyan Jack H. and William M. Light Charitable Trust Peggy and Kent McGaughy The Sydnor and Olga Oden Charitable Foundation The Radtke Charitable Fund Rowan Companies, Inc. Keri and Ted Tedford Sandra and Scott Thompson TruNorth Investments, LLC Valero Energy Foundation

Friends Anonymous (1) Carolyn and Gary Achenbach Allison Anderson Claire Baker Pamela Baker Linnea and Richard Bennett Bill Messer PC Nancy Bradley Cindy and Roy Brantley Cathy and Gary Brock Kate and Michael Brock Christie and Jordan Brod Sabrina Brown Nancy and Steve Bynon Carrie Chapman Melinda and Jay Chernosky Kathy and Buck Cire Coccia Foundation Carol Coddou Betsy Coker Susan and Richard Colquitt Louise and Mike Conway Tricia Davis Carol and Brad Deason Jennifer and Shanubh Desai Kris and Thomas Dill Sheryl and Doug Doyle Carol and Harvey Eisenberg Ramsay Elder Pam and Jody Elliott Pam and Jimmy Erwin Jill and Todd Fisk Ellen and Tom Ford Graydon Group LLC Meredith and David Griffis Tamara and David Grisko Becky and Robert Hall Elizabeth Hartwig Hester Hawkins

Cindy and Jim Hinton Rebecca and Mark Hobson Bradley Holmes Houston Association of Professional Landmen Linda and Wayne Huffaker Allison and Tom Hunt Cheryl and Ron Jaekle Evelyn and Bob Jewell Risé and Malcolm Johns Clare and Bill Johnson Mary Johnson Willard and Ruth Johnson Charitable Foundation Jane and C.J. Junek Lisa Kennedy Erin and John Kiltz Shannon and Jay Kizer Ann Klumpyan Julie Klumpyan Katherine and John Klumpyan Susan and Cameron Kreager Juliet and Julio Laguarta Dea Larson and Al Thomas Susan and James Little Klinka and John Lollar James Mann Mary and Dan McCulloch Donna and Rick McDowell Dorothy and Joe Ed McLemore Carrie and Joshua McNicol Julie Moore Jenny and Ron Nixon Ann Plantowsky Jeremy Price Raven Mechanical, L.P. Nancy and Douglas Reese Tereasa Reimer Suzann Richardson Elizabeth and Danny Roberts Rockwell Lumber Company Ross Dunn Realty Grant Ruckel Cynthia and James Sampson Joan and John Scales Susan Schleider Laurie and Jeff Schmid Mary Margaret Schulze Leakkana and Billy Sheetz Vivian and Neal Shudde Danny and Laura Lee Smith Stephanie and Gavin Smith Stracor Consulting & Management Inc. Strake Foundation Darlene and Michael Stratman Yvonne and Dave Streit Linda and William Suter Sandy and Bill Swenson Mary Taylor and Jason Chon Carolyn and Howard Tellepsen Dea Larson and Al Thomas Carol and Charles Thornburg Alice Timmins Susan and Tanny Toomey Doug Travis TxOGA Insurance Agency Inc. Lisa and Richard Wagner Lisa and Craig Walker Week By Week Sunday School Kathryn and Tom Wilson Laura Wilson Alden and Jack Womack Kathy Yeoman Sue and Bruce Yoder

As of March 25, 2019

Brookwood and Beyond Donors


Brookwood’s Citizen Drivers and Team Captains celebrated the success of the 2018 Golf Benefit with a Victory Lap Awards Celebration in January. The grand total of $765,709 was announced, as were the top fundraising teams. Team Davis Bankston took the top prize with $57,000 raised and received a gourmet dinner prepared by Brookwood’s own Chef Michael for Davis and his family and friends in the Kilroy home.

Rounding out the top 10 teams were Team Kyndall Krippner, the Brookwood Dream Team, Team Meade Greer, Bob Smith’s Team, Team Jenny Boudreaux, the Lawler Family Team, Team Patrick McBirney, Weston Lakes Team, and Team Hayley Herzstein. Thank you to ALL of the amazing Citizen Drivers, Team Captains, and donors!

Golf Benefit Celebration

The 2019 Brookwood Gala Une Soirée dans le Jardin was held April 4 at the Houston Country Club. The French inspired event was co-chaired by Rosemary Schatzman and Mary Whalley, and honored Dr. Marc L. Boom and Houston Methodist Hospital with the Dr. Lee Lyman Dewey Tuttle Award for Excellence and Partnership in Medicine. A sold out crowd bid on exclusive packages in Brookwood’s first ever live auction, including an incredible private jet experience generously donated by NetJets, and helped raise over $900,000 for Brookwood scholarships, enterprises, and outreach.

Brookwood Dream Team members Mark, Jason, Rally the Racecar Driver and Stuart celebrating their victory lap!

Team Davis Bankston took home the top fundraising trophy.

Merci beaucoup to our 2019 Gala Chairs Mary Whalley and Rosemary Schatzman.

NetJets Vice President Curt Krippner announces to the crowd at the Underwriters Party that NetJets will be donating a flight for the Gala live auction.

Thanks to Elite Alterations, Handbell Ensemble member Diane gets fitted for her new dress before their big performance at the Gala.


If you’ve ever been to the Brookwood campus on the weekend, chances are you’ve seen how much the Citizens enjoy riding their traditional, tandem, side by side, hand pedal or three wheeler bikes. With the help of volunteers, Citizens participate in bike and walk fitness every Saturday afternoon from October through March.

Over 100 volunteer and Citizen bikes are currently stored outside. Thanks to the generosity of many donors including Irene and Brian Binash, Steve Radack, Nancy and Bud Simpson, Lynn and Mike Smith, Cindy and John Zuilhof, along with Bruce Stein’s incredible fundraising efforts, plus our Citizens own contributions and numerous in-kind gifts, a new bike pavilion is now becoming a reality. Even local restaurant Snooze got in on the fundraising efforts!

With a construction completion date of early summer, the pavilion will provide a bike storage and repair facility as well as a central meet up location for fitness activities on campus. What a special addition to an active Brookwood community!

Some Citizens are training for Brookwood’s fall 15k and spring 25k bike rallies. New for this year is the “Bike to the Beach,” a 25 mile ride to Galveston on September 28. Ten Citizens will participate with volunteers on a tandem bike.

If you’re interested in joining the Brookwood “Bike to the Beach” team to Galveston, contact Greg Glauser at 281-375-2202.

Bike Pavilion Now a Reality

Every Brookwood Citizen has a passion, and for Dwight that passion is recycling. Dwight cares a lot about making the planet a better place and worries about the health of the environment. Dwight doesn’t let his wheelchair get in the way of going around campus to pick up aluminum cans. His home teachers Jason and Leah assist Dwight with collecting, sorting and recycling the cans, and Dwight’s “Recycling Assistant,” Admissions Coordinator Laura DeMunbrun, helps track his progress on a report.

Dwight recently received an award in March from Brookwood’s own “Environmental Protection Agency” for hitting a milestone of recycling 10,000 cans since January of 2017. He can also be seen around campus cheering on the LSU Tigers and working in Horticulture. Way to go Dwight!

Over 10,000 Cans and Counting!


Brookwood Citizens and community staff members welcomed 37 attendees February 25-28 to the “Brookwood Way” Conference presented by the Stephen C. Beasley Center for Learning. Attendees from Texas, Florida, North Carolina, Colorado, Iowa, Oklahoma, Kansas, and even Hawaii came together for networking, mutual learning and inspirational fellowship.

The Conference included an in-depth tour of the campus, luncheon featuring Brookwood Founder Yvonne Streit and the always popular Citizen Panel, a visit to Brookwood Grand Parkway at Gallery Furniture, numerous educational sessions, and a tour of Brookwood in Georgetown. “It was truly inspiring to see so many people coming together who want to make an impact in the lives of others,” stated Jana Mullins Danna. For more info on the Center for Learning Conferences, please contact Jana at [email protected].

Rotary International VisitBrookwood and surrounding area Rotary Districts 5890 and 5910 had the distinguished honor February 8 to host a group of Rotary International officers from around the world, including Rotary International Vice President Jennifer Jones and District 5890 Governor Carmen Cuneo. Thanks to our partnership with Cinco Ranch Rotary Club, the Rotarian group toured Brookwood and enjoyed lunch at the Café. Brookwood was also featured at their Rotary Peace Conference Expo and Gala at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Houston on February 9.

With a global network of 1.2 million members, Rotary International is a worldwide service organization that brings together business and community leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world. Cinco Ranch Rotary continues to be

one of the biggest supporters of Brookwood’s Center for Learning through the funds raised at their annual Katy Wine Fest event.

Center for Learning Conference


New Product Designs ContinueThe Production Design Team continues to create unique and beautiful artwork that the Citizens can produce in the Ceramics and Stone - casting handcraft workshops. Many of these new pieces are made by Citizens like Tyler in Brookwood‘s Grand Parkway location at Gallery Furniture. This type of work provides an incredible sense of purpose and self-worth for so many adults with disabilities who long to live meaningful and productive lives.

Check out these products and more at Brookwood’s Gift and Garden Centers in Brookshire and Richmond, or shop online at brookwoodstore.org for gifts your family, friends and teachers will love!

Four times a year, Brookwood’s Citizens and staff members come together for a Community Worship service in the Brookwood Chapel. This special time is full of songs and prayers to celebrate God’s many blessings. Several Citizens share a passion for music, and these talented musicians play an active role in the service. Vicki leads the choir with her captivating voice, Chris uses his incredible God-given talents on the piano, and Jeff loves to play the guitar. It is truly heartwarming to see what an important part Spiritual Life is to the Brookwood Community.

Talented Musicians in Action!


Spindletop Charities Emerging Leaders group volunteered in the Horticulture department at Brookwood in March and enjoyed lunch in the Cafe. As a not-for-profit focused on enhancing the lives of others through funding and volunteering from the oil and gas industry, Spindletop’s generosity to Brookwood goes back decades with multiple donations, including underwriting the construction of the Spindletop Greenhouse.

“Spindletop Charities is incredibly thankful to have immersed our Emerging Leaders and executives alongside the Citizens of Brookwood in a day of service and fellowship.

Our volunteer day at Brookwood is the first of many service events to continue for years to come that strengthens our partnership and helps us execute our mission of oil & gas industry professionals supporting the under-served members of our community,” said Spindletop Emerging Leaders member, Richard Mercer.

Spindletop Charities also recently ordered personalized gifts with the organization’s logo made by Brookwood Citizens in Ceramics. It’s committed groups and volunteers with serving hearts that keep Brookwood going strong!

Club Impact students from Montgomery High School helped pass out cupcakes and sang songs with Citizens.

Brookwood won the “Student’s Choice Award” at the British International School in Katy and received a check for $2,000 at the student assembly in December.

Second Baptist students from the 1463 campus spent part of their spring break volunteering at Brookwood playing basketball with the Special Olympics teams.

Houston Christian High School Seniors hosted a Rodeo Day with arts and crafts, bull riding and a dance party.

Student Volunteers Making

a Difference

Spindletop Charities Continue Their Tradition

Partnerships with businesses and individuals have always been at the cornerstone of Brookwood’s success. There’s no better partner that epitomizes generosity and all around commitment than Renee Morton, owner of Morton Mortgage. Renee purchases her client closing gifts from Brookwood, and also coordinates fundraising events to benefit Brookwood. Last year’s Pinot & Pie event increased awareness of Brookwood’s mission through an appearance on the Great Day Houston show and raised funds through the purchase of Michael’s Cookie Jar holiday pies.

If that wasn’t enough, several times a year, Renee also invites Houston area realtors and her staff at Morton Mortgage to come out and shop, have lunch and volunteer at Brookwood. The group works side by side with the Citizens in Ceramics to make the woven bread baskets that she gives as closing gifts.

“After opening Morton Mortgage, I wanted to find a closing gift for our home buyers that had meaning and gave back to the community in some way,” said Morton. “I have two nephews who are autistic, so Brookwood had meaning to me. I chose the handmade heart shaped bread basket for our closing gifts. After all, home is where the heart is!”


Brookwood staff members were treated on Valentine’s Day to a huge spread of sweets and treats, thanks to the generosity of a team of volunteers. What a blessing these ladies are to Brookwood. There’s nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer!

The Sweetest Kind of

Love

Morton Mortgage Making Their Mark


Everybody’s Got a Seed to Sow

Working at Brookwood isn’t just a job…it’s a calling. A call to serve God by “speaking for those who have no voice.” Brookwood Citizens have found purpose in life here at Brookwood. Join the Brookwood team and ignite purpose and meaning in your own life too. For more info, check out the current job opportunities available by visiting our website at brookwoodcommunity.org or email [email protected] for more information.

Do you love reading inspirational stories? Pick up a copy of Brookwood Founder Yvonne Streit’s book, Everybody’s Got a Seed to Sow-The Brookwood Story. The book is now in its second printing after selling out of the first 5,000 copies! Available for purchase online at brookwoodstore.org or at the Café and retail stores, all book sale proceeds directly support the Brookwood mission. If you are interested in a book signing event, please contact Jana Mullins Danna at [email protected] or at 281-375-2260.

CAREERS with a Purpose

Come be inspired and join us for an informational, behind-the-scenes guided tour of Brookwood. Tour guides will take you or your group on a walking tour of Brookwood’s campus and facilities, including residential and recreational areas, the Chapel, Enterprise studios and much more, then stay for a delicious lunch in the Cafe!

Many groups choose to include service projects, social opportunities and team building exercises that can be incorporated into a day of service at Brookwood. Meeting rooms are also available at no charge for groups.

If your business, school or organization is interested in setting up a tour or volunteering at Brookwood, please email [email protected] or call 281-375-2100.

Indescribable Yet Undeniable Tours

The Seven Lakes High School PTA has an annual holiday tradition of holding their board meeting in the conference room, and then enjoying lunch in the Café.

The Brookwood Café is also available for groups and private events such as graduation parties, end of school celebrations, and anniversary parties. For reservations, please call 281-375-2400.

If you shop on Amazon, you can now purchase wish list items that Brookwood needs and uses around campus every day by searching Brookwood Community Wish List. The items you buy will be shipped directly to Brookwood. This hassle-free option means that you can support Brookwood from virtually anywhere in the country. It’s easier than ever now to make a difference in the lives of adults with disabilities.

Any time you shop on Amazon, make sure you are logged into Amazon Smile first at smile.amazon.com then select Briarwood-Brookwood, Inc. as your charity of choice. It’s the same as shopping on Amazon.com only it will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases to the charity.

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A P R I LTransition Resource FairSaturday, April 27 from 10 am – 2 pmBrookwood Gift & Garden CenterVisit booths to learn more about services and programs for post-secondary adults with disabilities

M AYSpring Extravaganza Brookwood Gift & Garden Center and CafeShop a variety of local vendor boothsThursday, May 2 from 4pm – 7pm Complimentary appetizersWine and champagne for purchase Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 from 9am – 5pmEnjoy lunch in the Café and the wine bar in the garden from 11am - 3pmNo Cafe reservations accepted. First come, first served.

Heritage Texas Properties Market Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 from 9am – 5pmHeritage Texas Properties - Memorial OfficeCome see a variety of plants and gifts for Mother’s Day

Dragonflies & Damselfies Lunch & Learn Thursday, May 16 from 10:30 am – 12 pmBrookwood CafePresented by Katy Prairie Advisory Board Member Bob Honig

J U N ECookie Demo Lunch & LearnThursday, June 20 from 10:30 am – 12 pmBrookwood Cafe Presented by Michael’s Cookie Jar

J U LYWhat’s the Buzz? Lunch & LearnFriday, July 12 from 10:30 am – 12 pmBrookwood Cafe Presented by Houston Bee Rescue and Advanced Beekeeper Monica Siwiak

Cooling Concoctions Lunch & LearnThursday, July 25 from 10:30 am – 12 pmBrookwood CafePresented by Chef Michael – Elevate your favorite summer drinks!

Center for Learning ConferenceMonday, July 29 – Wednesday, July 31Brookwood Community“The Brookwood Way” conference including behind-the-scenes tours of Brookwood and various networking opportunities.

A U G U S TBirds of the Katy Prairie Lunch & LearnFriday, August 9 from 10:30 am – 12 pmBrookwood CafePresented by Katy Prairie Conservancy Board Member Steve Gast

S E P T E M B E RCookie Decorating Lunch & LearnThursday, September 5 from 10:30 am – 12 pmBrookwood CafePresented by Luliete Bakery

Call 281-375-2100 or visit brookwoodcommunity.org for more event and reservation information.

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