In this newsletter, we're celebrating National Make a Friend Day (February 11, 2025).
At Gabriel Homes, our residents are making lifelong friends at their workplaces and in the community. The February 2025 edition of our monthly newsletter, The Treehouse, celebrates lasting relationships. Thank you to everyone who brightens our residents’ days by supporting and empowering them.
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"All Are Welcome" at Saint John Neumann (SJN)
Residents who attend SJN participate in the Adaptive Religious Education (ARE) program led by George Dellagiarino. Those who lead ARE sessions are close friends with many of the churchgoing residents.
Learn about the many SJN friendships at gabrielhomes.org/stories, and see more photos of our residents by following us on social media.
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Close Friends Since Middle School
Kari (left) and January (right) have been close friends since middle school. As housemates at Gabriel Homes, the two have been complimentary and empowering of one another.
See the story of their friendship at gabrielhomes.org/stories.
Chris, John, and Patrick: Housemates and Friends
Patrick (left photo, left), Chris (right photo, left), and John (right photo, right) have lived together for over a decade and do almost everything as a group. The three enjoy birthday parties the most because they get to celebrate each other.
"The best parties are the ones you have with your friends. I'm happy when I can share my birthday cake with everyone."
Learn more about the three musketeers at gabrielhomes.org.
Community Corner
Women, Wine, and One Word at Pinot's Palette
Leslie Kane, director of the marketing and communications committee on the Board of Directors, hosted "Women, Wine, and One Word" at Pinot's Palette in Herndon. Gabriel Homes bonded and learned more about each other through art.
Read about the evening at gabrielhomes.org/stories.
Board Spotlight
Cheryl Richardson
The date of the Daytona 500 (February 16, 2025) is driving closer to us! In this newsletter, we spotlight one of our board members, Cheryl Richardson, a racecar driver herself who participates in driving sessions.
Learn more about where Cheryl trains and why racecar driving fuels her competitive side at gabrielhomes.org.
Staff Spotlight
Beth Hoyos
For over 27 years, Beth (second to the right) has worked with our residents and developed lasting work relationships. Many residents have come to deeply trust her because she empowers them to reach their independence.
Learn more about Beth's relationships with residents at gabrielhomes.org/stories.
Reminder!
Let staff know at least 24 hours in advance if you make plans with your family member. Giving Gabriel Homes notice assures us that every resident is taken care of if they’re not home.
Use the on-call phone number or email staff to notify us.
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