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Can You Feel This Smile in Your Heart? Mountain Shadows resident, Jesus, smiles with pure joy as he hugs the beautiful bouquet of flowers he made for his mom for Mother’s Day. Celebrating Mothers with Flowers Made from Love by Sheryl Wilde Mountain Shadows Community Homes – San Diego residents of Tangelo and Lemon houses…
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Finding Gratitude in the Blink of an Eye by Sheryl Wilde “Blink once for yes, or twice for no.” Heather Van Alstine, Director of Nursing, Mountain Shadows – Riverside, stands at Oliver’s bedside every morning. She leans in, waiting, watching, praying that maybe today will be the day – but Oliver’s eyes don’t move. She gently takes his…
Read MoreMay 11, 2023 Come with Us and You Will Be in a World of Pure Imagination! Life is SWEET – Grab a Bag from the Candy Buffet!!! Mountain Shadows Residents Win the Golden Ticket at Willy Wonka Party by Sheryl Wilde Residents enjoyed tremendous things and many wonderful surprises at the recent Willy Wonka party…
Read MoreApril 20, 2023 The Brave Do Not Kill Dragons The Brave Ride Them If you want to conquer the world,you best have dragons. ~George R. Martin Mountain Shadows Residents Tame the Dragon at Castle Park by Sheryl Wilde “They are both daredevils!” says Ashley Hebert, Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional, Mountain Shadows – Riverside. “They have…
Read MoreHippity Hoppity!! Bunny Kisses and Spring Wishes Bring Egg-citement to Mountain Shadows by Sheryl Wilde “The Mountain Shadows Spring Bunny visited all of the Mountain Shadows houses in San Diego and Riverside,” says Vickie Perdaris, Mountain Shadows Community Homes Activity Director. “And, as always, the Bunny brought bags of goodies and toys for everyone!” “All…
Read MoreMarch 16, 2023 Living the Impossible Living the Impossible: Mountain Shadows Adaptive Ski Program Mountain Shadows Adaptive Ski Program by Sheryl Wilde “Imagine what it’s like to ski down mountains at 70 miles per hour. Now imagine what it’s like to do that blind,” says three-time blind Paralympian, Danelle Umstead. Danelle’s motto is to “live…
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2023 Biggs Harley-Davidson 9th Annual Poker Ride for Autism Benefits Mountain Shadows by Sheryl Wilde “Seeing the joy in everyone’s eyes is the best part of the Annual Biggs Harley-Davidson Poker Ride for Autism,” says Howie Wahl, Biggs Harley- Davidson. “It’s priceless to see! “We’ve been doing the Ride for Autism for 9…
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2023 Kiwanis Club of Escondido – Hidden Valley: Helping to Beautify Our Mountain Shadows Community by Sheryl Wilde The Kiwanis Club of Escondido – Hidden Valley strives to fulfill the Kiwanis mission of changing the world, one community and one child at a time. Club members have volunteered regularly over the years to…
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2023 Mountain Shadows Resident Carlos Ash Accepts Kiwanis “Peter Trejo Inspiration to Action” Award by Sheryl Wilde Carlos Ash, Mountain Shadows resident and President of the Aktion Club of North San Diego, recently accepted the Kiwanis International “Peter Trejo Inspiration to Action” award from Brad Wiscons, Lt. Governor of the CAL-NEV-HA District, Division…
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2023 Highway to the Danger Zone Revvin’ up your engine Listen to her howlin’ roar Metal under tension Beggin’ you to touch and go Highway to the Danger Zone Ride into the Danger Zone ~ song by Kenny Loggins Mountain Shadows Residents Enter the Danger Zone by Sheryl Wilde Many of you may…
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