May I Have This Dance?
By Regan McGowan, Program Manager A few months ago, I had the opportunity to attend ARRM’s Annual Conference. In one of the sessions, I listened to a speaker talk about the idea of person-centered thinking. This is a well-known concept at Hammer, but it really hit...
Helping Hammer Individuals Reach for the Stars
By Joe Reis, Hammer Board of Directors and CEO of Coldwell Banker Burnet 4:45 am and Karen was ready to go! Matter of fact, I think she had been preparing to go for years. The February cold did not deter her spirit at all. Her dream of going to New York City, seeing a...
Taking the “Work” Out of Working Out
By Angela Hickman, Zumba® Instructor and Hammer Volunteer In the spring of 2011, I was the Assistant Program Manager at Zealand, one of Hammer’s apartment programs. A main goal of mine was incorporating health and fitness into the lives of those we were supporting....
The World of Communication
By Devin Harrington, Communication Specialist Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the International Association of Business Communicator's (IABC) World Conference in San Francisco. As a member of the Minnesota chapter, I had attended a few local seminars and...
Hammer and the Boy Scouts
By Angela Bernhardt, Director of Major Gifts The Boy Scouts and Hammer Residences have been partners for many years. In 1970, under the leadership of two Hammer dads, Alden Keiski and Jim Solinger, a Boy Scout troop was formed at Hammer. “In the early 80’s I was a...
Hammer’s Day Support Services: 25 Years of Laughter and Tears
By Brad Fenske, Day Supports Coordinator In the fall of 1989, I was given the unique opportunity to be a part of Hammer's new Day Support Services. This program was one of the first in the area to look provide care for both retired individuals and those without day...
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