Ann Kinsey Schu Board Bio

March 1, 2021 Mountain Shadows Foundation Welcomes Ann Kinsey Schu to the Board of Directors by Sheryl Wilde Although there are many things of which Ann Kinsey Schu (“Annie”) can be proud, she says, “What I am most proud of is my relationship with my husband, Aaron, and the life we have created together with…

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Ruth Hill Board Bio

February 25, 2021 Mountain Shadows Foundation Welcomes New Board Member Ruth Hill by Sheryl Wilde “I’ve always had a heart for the disadvantaged, for people who don’t have a voice,” says Ruth Hill, RN, BSN, PHN, and retired RN Health Care Coordinator for Mountain Shadows Community Homes in Riverside. “That’s where my heart is.” Ruth’s…

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2021 VACCINE CLINIC

MOUNTAIN SHADOWS HOLDS FIRST COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS by Sheryl Wilde“A well-oiled machine,” that’s how Wade Wilde, Executive Director/CFO, Mountain Shadows Support Group, describes the first COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Mountain Shadows, San Diego and Riverside.“It was a major, major event,” adds Stacy Sullivan, Director of Operations, Mountain Shadows Support Group. “On January 11th, we saw…

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TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”~ Winston S. Churchill Recreation and leisure activities are a critical component to  the quality of life for all people. They are a vehicle through  which people have fun, socialize, are exposed to new  experiences and develop new skills.  Mountain…

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New Year 2021

January 1, 2021 Dear Mountain Shadows Family: As I was contemplating the past year, these words came to mind: “A man who becomes conscious of the responsibility he bears toward a human being … knows the why for his existence, and will be able to bear almost any how.” The responsibility we bear toward our…

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HOLIDAYS AT MOUNTAIN SHADOWS

Glen House in Riverside decorated for the holidays

2020 Holidays At Mountain Shadows by Sheryl Wilde Catalent Pharma Solutions Brings Thanksgiving To Mountain Shadows Oak House residents enjoying the decorations and crafts Catalent brought for Thanksgiving. “Our annual Thanksgiving celebration with Mountain Shadows is a longstanding tradition,” says Amy Fager, Director, Human Resources, Catalent Pharma Solutions. “While we couldn’t visit with the residents…

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2020 Walk & Roll Update

December 4, 2020 The Mountain Shadows Foundation First-Ever Virtual Walk & Roll was a Huge Success! by Sheryl Wilde Nothing will deter us in our mission to enrich the lives of our Mountain Shadows’ residents and clients – not even 2020! When the pandemic hit and our premier fundraising event, the Mountain Shadows Annual Golf…

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Virtual Arts, Crafts & Holiday Fair: Meet the Artists

November 13, 2020 by Sheryl Wilde Each item offered in the MSF Virtual Arts, Crafts & Holiday Fair is one of a kind and handmade with love. And each item has its own story, as varied and as beautiful, as the artist who created it. Proceeds will help fund activities Mountain Shadows Foundation supports such…

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KEEPING FAMILIES TOGETHER, SAFELY

Willow House greets the car parade of family and friends

Bringing Families Together, Safely, During the Pandemic by Sheryl Wilde “They all have feelings. It doesn’t matter how interactive they can be. They have feelings. And you can tell when there is joy in them.” ~ Carol Zambrano, mother of Diane, Olive House resident Diane was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was 2 years…

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MOUNTAIN SHADOWS RESIDENT OF HOPE: LUCA

Mountain Shadows resident of hope Luca is shown

Mountain Shadows Resident of Hope: Luca by Sheryl Wilde While many would say Luca faces insurmountable odds, his Grandpa Bill says, “Luca never gives up. He has such determination. He taught me to never give up.” “We were there when Luca was born,” adds JoAnne, his grandmother. “He spent months in NICU. He had so…

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