Posts by Mountain Shadows
Each Life Creates Endless Ripples
Each Life Creates Endless Ripples. ~Frank Herbert By Sheryl Wilde “Evelyn is 23 now,” says Rosemary Gatto, Evelyn’s mom. “She’s very sassy and she just loves being done up. She’s got nail polish on. She’s got her hair done. She’s got the buns – the Princess Leia buns. “She went…
Read MoreReflections on Mountain Shadows Outreach Services
September 28, 2023 Reflections on Mountain Shadows Outreach Services Author’s Note: As I was writing this story, I recalled reading an article several years ago about a very special disabled lamb. Born with severely deformed legs, the lamb was unable to stand to nurse from his mother. He was rejected by the…
Read MoreIt’s Not Just Lunch
September 21, 2023 It’s NOT Just Lunch! Seeking Matchmakers: Like YOU? By Sheryl Wilde Some of you may be familiar with the popular match-making service, “It’s Just Lunch”. Those seeking a partner go on an arranged lunch date to get to know each other – and determine if there is…
Read MoreA Body with a Beautiful Soul
A Body with a Beautiful Soul The True-Life Story about an Unexpected Master Teacher At Mountain Shadows Outreach Services, our mission is to enhance lives, to encourage special needs individuals to reach for the stars, to achieve their highest potential. Many times, we may see ourselves as teachers; however,…
Read MoreLife Lessons From…Barbie???
Life Lessons from . . . Barbie??? By Sheryl Wilde This month, we will be featuring stories about Mountain Shadows Outreach Services (MSOS). The mission at MSOS is to open new doorways to learning through comprehensive, life-enriching experiences, including: community integration, mobility training, arts/crafts, music, sensory therapy, computer…
Read MoreBein’ Followed by a MountainShadow
Yes, I am bein’ followed by a Moonshadow … Moonshadow … Moonshadow Leapin’ and hoppin’ … On a Moonshadow … By Sheryl Wilde During a visit to a remote area in Spain, a young Cat Stevens stood quietly at the lake’s shoreline. He had grown up on the West End of…
Read MoreSupport Our Mountain Shadows Pickleball Star
Support Our Mountain Shadows Pickleball Star! Register for our 1st Annual Pickleball Tournament or Donate to our CARE Fund Today! Willow House Pickler, Karen. She’s the real dill!!! You can JOIN KAREN and play in our 1st ever Pickleball Tournament on October 30th at the exclusive Santaluz Club. Your…
Read MoreRiverside Residents: Happy Place Found Thanks to You!
Riverside Residents: Happy Place FOUND Thanks to YOU! Riverside resident, Ray, delights in his first ever visit to Disney California Adventure Park. By Sheryl Wilde “Here is the world of imagination, hopes, and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment, the age of chivalry, magic and make-believe are reborn…
Read MoreIntroducing New MSF Board Member Jason Faas
Introducing New MSF Board Member: Jason Faas Jason Faas: Creating a Net of Safety For Families and Their Loved Ones By Sheryl Wilde The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever. ~ Jacques Cousteau Imagine swimming alongside a 7-foot-long giant black sea…
Read MorePacific Coast Concert Band
Mountain Shadows Foundation Proudly Presents: A Free Concert in the Park July 20, 2023 By Sheryl Wilde “Music is synonymous with joy,” says Don King, Mountain Shadows Board Member. “It connects everybody worldwide. It transcends everything.” Don has been a member of the Pacific Coast Concert Band (PCCB) for about 10 years. He plays the trombone. Under the direction…
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