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Save the Date! Life Skills gears up for another great event

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:44:00 GMT

This festive fall event opens at 1pm and includes sporting clays, horseback riding, and nature talks. Or come later that afternoon for cocktails, hayrides, live music, bar-b-que, bonfire and s'mores.

Fore! Developmentally disabled take to the greens as Life Skills golf tournament raises the green

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:47:00 GMT

Jose Espinosa steps into the tee box of Meadowbrook Country Club's driving range. Ahead of him lie hundreds of yards of grassy terrain spotted with multicolored flags and golf balls. Espinosa peers out onto the surface, looks down, grabs a ball from a nearby bucket, gently places it in the tee box and launches the ball an incredible distance.

Just Released! 2010 Golf Auction Items

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:19:00 GMT

This year as Life Skills marks their 46th year of changing lives in the St. Louis community, we are even more thrilled to announce a milestone year, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Tee it Up! Annual Golf Tournament and Dinner Auction. Below are some of the auction items we think are this year's best. Take a look so you can keep an eye on your favorite items!

Latest Life Skills Unlimited Newsletter Released - Summer 2010

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:41:00 GMT

The past few months at Life Skills are filled with mixed emotions for me. While proud of the accomplishments of staff and clients, I was deeply saddened by the loss of Joe Lott, one of our strongest advocates and supporters. Joe’s contributions to Life Skills date back many years and are listed in this newsletter. I personally will miss his wisdom, his friendly style, and his trusty hat; all of which added so much to any room where Joe was present.

Webster Groves Lions Barbeque & Carnival to benefit Life Skills

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:18:00 GMT

Webster Groves Lions Club
Barbeque & Carnival
July 1-4th, 2010
Webster Groves Memorial Park (Elm & Glendale)
Proceeds to benefit Life Skills

Living with Down Syndrome

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:47:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS , MO (KPLR) - One in every 733 live births is a child with Down syndrome. This is about 5,000 births per year. today, more than 400,000 people in the United States have down syndrome. St. Louisan Pat Ciapciak along with her brother Peter Moisio tell us about their experience with down syndrome.

St. Louis woman shares brother’s story of having Down syndrome

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:44:00 GMT

Peter Moisio designs and sells greeting cards, plays basketball, tap dances and volunteers for three different organizations.

He also has Down syndrome. At 48, Moisio lives with his sister, Pat Ciapciak, who recently entered him in a contest to have his picture displayed in Times Square during the National Down Syndrome Society’s Buddy Walk.

When he was chosen as one of the winners, Ciapciak was also given the opportunity to write Moisio’s story for the society’s My Great Story campaign.

Tailored employment puts developmentally disabled to work

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:41:00 GMT

At a time when many 20-somethings are having trouble finding suitable work or any employment at all, Libby Waddell, 23, has landed her "dream job." Since fall 2008, Waddell's been employed at St. John's Mercy Medical Center distribution services, where she labels supplies, unloads trucks and is working up to handling receptionist duties.

Top Three Ways To Get Involved This Summer...

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 05:31:00 GMT

How do you spend your leisure time? Do you enjoy shopping at the mall, watching a movie at the theatre or attending one of the many events or attractions in and around St. Louis? Many of our clients feel the same way but don't have transportation or a friend to accompany them.

Community Resources Section added to Life Skills website!

Fri, 14 May 2010 20:44:00 GMT

A new community resources section was recently added to the Life Skills website. This resource center will provide links and information relating to grants, workshops, special events, interactive content and much more. Click here to visit the Community Resource Center!