Events
PossAbilities hosts four events annually to promote fellowship and to raise important funds for important people – our clients. Please consider helping us advance our mission of serving children and adults with disabilities by participating iany of our events. We would love to see you there!
Wine and Roses
Over 200 guests attended this elegant evening on Friday April 26 at the Somerby Golf Club. Guests dined on a four course dinner paired with selected wines. They bid on over 50 beautifully decorated baskets in the silent auction, joined in a spirited live auction, and tried their luck at the 50 bottle Wall of Wine. Betsy Singer emceed the event with Rod Johnson leading the bidding for the live auction and special appeal. Thank you to our event sponsor, Think Mutual Bank, and additional sponsors Associated Bank, Altra Credit Union, C.O. Brown Benefits LLC/C.O. Brown Agency, Inc., Gail and Allen BIshop, Cardinal of Minnesota, Davies Printing, Matik Management, and Olmsted Medical Center.
For information on Wine & Roses, please contact Nancy Knoche at nknoche@possabilities.org or 507-281-6116.
Ice Cream Social
Join the fun and festivities at the 2013 Ice Cream Social on Monday June 24 at Mayo Park. The time is from 5:30- 8:30. There will fun and games for the entire family, a live band featuring tunes from the 50's and an ice cream eating contest featuring local celebrities. Thank you to our sponsors, Home Federal, Kemps, and Titan for their support of the event!
For information on the Ice Cream Social, contact Nancy Knoche at nknoche@possabilities.org or 507-281-6116.
Classic Car Raffle
This year, the PossAbilities Classic Car Raffle wiill feature a ruby red 2014 Mustang convertible - a special edition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Mustang. Tickets will be available for sale in early June through August 23, when the lucky winner will be drawn at Stewie Cruisers in Stewartville. Tickets are only $20 and can be purchased at the PossAbilities office, 1808 3rd Avenue SE from 8:00 - 4:00.
For information on the Classic Car Raffle, contact Tyler Grapp at TGrapp@possabilities.org or 507-281-6116.
Employment Awards Banquet
Mark your calendar for Oct. 2, 2013 and attend this inspirational event that recognizes outstanding employers and PossAbilities clients. The event will take place at the International Event Center
"They get it" is how one person describes last year's winner of the exclusive John Ellingson Summit Award. Culver's South has for so long and so adeptly employed people with disabilities that PossAbilities selected the restaurant to be honored as the 2012 Summit Award recipient This event is held annually in conjunction with National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Nominating Culver's for its award was our client Josh, who enjoys his rewarding job. At Culver's, Josh delivers trays of food, scoops ice cream, does dishes and cleans the kitchen.
Receiving the Guide Award were Thom Hartmann and Tim Shelly of The Homestead at Rochester for demonstrating acceptance of their PossAbilities workers. Thom remarked, "They aren't just employees. They're like family." Client Mike received our coveted Explorer Award for demonstrating an incredible work ethic during the year. He calls his job at Sodexo "the opportunity of a lifetime."
For information on the Employment Awards Banquet, contact Nancy Knoche at nknoche@possabilities.org or 507-281-6116.