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The Big Red Bird Blog, named in honor of our giant 6′ avian mascot, is a great place to view photos and read about events put on or attended by the Cardinal family and clients. Read a few (or read them all!) and see if you can count the smiles!

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Celebrate Kim turning 40!!

September 14, 2020

Ohana is a Hawaiian word that means family. Family means no one is left behind or forgotten. Recently, Goodview celebrated Kim turning 30! Due to COVID19, we got creative and had a drive by tropical thirty party! The block was busy with friends, family, job coaches, and neighbors driving and walking by to wish our…

Usable Space

August 9, 2020

When I began working at Meadow Hills as the Residential Supervisor, I promised I wasn’t going to change anything. Except…it started out as a relatively minor Star Goal to have a container garden of some basic herbs and a couple of tomato plants to eat fresh. Then came a long winter, and longer spring of…

The New Normal

July 9, 2020

Before March 2020, the clients at Twin Poplars were very satisfied with their routine which included going to work Monday through Friday, seeing their friends, and spending time with their families. Things have changed so dramatically for our girls but they continue to do well! It is simply amazing how well they stay positive, happy,…

Road Trip

June 29, 2020

Recently Bob from the Forestview home along with DSp Corina headed out on a drive to Winona and Lake City. These towns have special meaning to Bob since he lived in both places and has memories of both towns. Corina felt this would be a fun outing for Bob because he talks about these places…

Not All Heroes Wear Capes

June 22, 2020

Not all heroes wear capes, but many of them do wear masks! Here’s some of the masked superhero’s at Goodview! Thank you Amin, Ava, Anna, Leah, Cheyenne, MaKayla, Cassie, Bella, Paulina, Jayda, John, and Thomas for all you do to keep our clients happy, healthy and safe not just during COVID-19 but everyday! You’re my…