Friday, December 09, 2011
“A Southern Christmas”
The Lanier women are certainly staying quite busy during this holiday season. On Thursday, 8 December 2011, they, along with travel companions from The Enrichment Center in Sanford, traveled by chartered bus to Selma, NC where they saw the presentation by the American Music Jubilee of “A Southern Christmas.” It was a nostalgic trip back in time when the anticipation of Santa Claus made the holidays a magical time for people of all ages. It was two hours filled with the sounds of Christmas music from the past to the present, with a few surprises. After the show they traveled to Meadow Village Restaurant for a delicious dinner buffet, and then toured the Meadow Lights display. One thing we can say about these women, they are not going to let the holidays pass them by without experiencing all they can this joyous season!!!
Posted by Sanford on 12/09 at 11:09 AM
Thursday, December 08, 2011
Sanford DDM Homes Represent Baptist Children’s Homes at the Baptist State Convention
Thank you to our Sanford DDM Homes for energetically representing Baptist Children’s Homes and the Developmental Disabilities Ministry at the Baptist State Convention in November. Your smiles and laughter made our booth a huge success!
Posted by Martha Surratt on 12/08 at 12:38 PM
The Sanford Christmas Parade
The holiday season is heating up for the ladies and men of Lanier/Mercer homes in Sanford. The annual Sanford Christmas Parade was held on Monday 5 December, and the residents of Lanier/Mercer were fortunate enough to be able to ride on the BB&T Christmas float. It was an unusually warm evening for December and Misty, Mary, Beth, Jeff, John, and Ricky L. along with their caregiver, Nancy, were riding high on the one of the many Christmas floats. Onlookers of all ages lined the streets to watch 109 entrants pass festively through Carthage and Wicker streets before wrapping around to Park Avenue. It was surely a sight to see with all the Christmas lights, music, and candy. The residents of Lanier and Mercer had a great time celebrating the season participating in a wonderful community event!!!
Posted by Sanford on 12/08 at 08:28 AM
Friday, December 02, 2011
Walking for SUCCESS
The SUCCEED students, including Anne from Lanier, have been walking each week this semester for fitness at the beautiful outdoor track at Sandhills Community College. Anne’s instructor, Miss Edna, has been tracking the number of laps, time, and weight loss each student logs for the week. Each week there have been prizes given out in different categories including the most laps category, which is what Anne has been winning at. She has walked the most laps in her class at Sandhills and has received gift cards good at different area restaurants, and shops for her accomplishments. That’s the way to do it Anne, walk your way to good health.!!!!! 
Posted by Sanford on 12/02 at 11:48 AM
“Bless Us All”
On Wednesday 30 November, 2011 the women of Lanier home, who are a part of the SUCCEED class at Sandhills Community College, participated in the “Bless us All” concert at the Owens Auditorium at Sandhills Community College. The women performed for two audiences in the morning, and in the evening. There was a collection of holiday music, including hand bells, chimes, choral, and singing puppets. This was truly a great way to celebrate the season with music, friends, and family from the SUCCEED class.
Posted by Sanford on 12/02 at 10:11 AM