Breadworks In Boulder Displays Imagine! Artists' Work

Breadworks Bakery and Cafe in Boulder (2644 Broadway, between North St. and Alpine Ave.) is currently displaying artwork created by members of CORE/Labor Source art classes. The art will be up for two more weeks so please try to find the time to stop in and check out the artwork and thank the store employees for displaying the art. Breadworks is open Monday - Friday 7 am - 7 pm and on Saturday and Sunday from 7 am - 6 pm. Here are some photos taken earlier today at Breadworks.

This is some of the art currently on display.

This piece of art was created by Rebecca.

If you're not familiar with the area this might help you to locate Breadworks
on Broadway between North St. and Alpine Ave.

Gerald Shares Two Of His Favorite Fishing Holes

This blog post was sent via an audio email by Gerald, who is a resident at the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome in Boulder. Gerald used his Dynavox computer to provide this variety of comments.

“Some of my favorite ponds are Golden Ponds and Coots Lake. I am ready for summer to be here so I can go fishing again. My favorite TV show is Walker, Texas Ranger. My birthday is February 10. I am 51 years old. We got married on September 12, 2009.”

“Bye.” (this was verbal).

This is Gerald with his Dynavox computer that he used to provide this blog post.

John Has A Packed Day Next Tuesday

This post was provided in person by John on Wednesday evening.

I am really looking forward to next Tuesday. In the morning I’ll work at the Hungry Toad, and then in the afternoon I have the Advocacy Council meeting and right after that I go to East Boulder Rec Center for a sports ceremony. It should be a fun day.

John during a basketball game at East Boulder Recreation Center.

Tessa's Moose Impression

Today’s blog post was sent to us via a flashdrive from John Woodling, a Day Habilitation Counselor who works at Longmont’s CORE/Labor Source department. This picture of Tessa doing a moose impression was taken during an Explore Ability class. In this particular class, people play lots of sensory games and test the motor skills of some of the consumers. Some recent class activities include passing a ball, stretching out on yoga balls, making valentine cards with heart shaped oragami envelopes, and impressions.  

Tessa does a good impression of a moose.

Gerald Writes More About His Birthday Party

This blog post was sent via email from Gerald, who wrote the post at his CORE/Labor Source Creative Writing Class.

I had a great birthday! All of my roommates were there as well as my house staff and of some of my staff from CORE. We had mashed potatoes and spaghetti, cake and ice cream. I got a fire truck and police car that light up and make noise. Everyone wore silly homemade party hats. We all had a fun time only 342 days until my next birthday!

This photo is from Gerald's birthday party last month.

Meagan with CORE/Labor Source and her son
at Gerald's birthday party.

Lana Had A Good Time At Flatirons Church Prom

This blog post was sent Saturday, March 2nd via an audio email from Lana, who is a resident of the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome in Boulder. All the residents at the SmartHome have access to an audio email system that allows them to send audio emails.  When someone replies to the audio email with a typed email, the resident's computer reads the written response aloud so the residents do not need to be able to read or write to be able to communicate with their friends and families.

Hi, This is Lana, I went to a dance last night (Shine Prom at Flatirons Church in Lafayette). We had a good time. I had a glass of water, and I didn’t eat any sweets. I hung out with Brent (a counselor at the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome).

Does An Egg Float In Salt Water?

This post was provided to us by Donna in person. Donna is a resident at the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome.

Residents at the Bob and Judy Charles SmartHome have been conducting science experiments. This experiment involved asking the question, “If you put an egg in salt water, will it float?” The following information was taken from Donna’s worksheet on the experiment. Her notes are in bold.

1. Ask a question: If you put an egg is salt water what happens?
2. Make a prediction: It will float.
3. Make a plan and follow it: Add salt to water and then put an egg in salt water.
4. Observe: The egg floated.
5. Record the results: Egg floated in the water.
6. Draw a conclusion: Salt water is more dense than water.

Editor's note:  A fresh egg will usually not float in plain water.