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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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Throw back to colder months with Southwind!

Southwind Ladies Kelly, Erin and Kathy went to the connectabilities winter day at the ranch with Staff Vanessa, Porshe, and Azeneth. They enjoyed a horse drawn sleigh ride complete with bunnies, some snow tubing and even making crafts, making snow angels, and throwing snowballs at Vanessa. Everyone had a fabulous time and they are looking forward…

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RS Retreat

In September 2022, a group of Residential Supervisors (RSs) and other leaders participated inour annual three-day RS retreat, held in Wabasha at the Big River Resort. The theme was‘Stranger Things’ and we had a blast! The three teams participated in a variety of team buildingand strength-based leadership activities. Each team created a ‘themed’ poster and…

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Canadian Pacific Holiday Train

In December 2022, Forestview clients Jody and Terry ventured down to New Albin Ia with RS/PD Danielle and her two kids.  We all enjoyed checking out the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train for the very first time. The holiday train celebrated its 24th year supporting food banks and shelves across the upper Midwest. Terry and Jody…

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Bell Ringing

The Meadow Hills Residential Supervisor, Dawn, and DSp, Todd, took the guys bell ringing last winter. Daniel, Brett and David had a great time!

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ARRM Day at the Capitol

In 2019, Terry took a trip to the Minnesota Capitol for ARRM Day with DSP John. It was a day that he would always remember. The Covid Pandemic put a damper in Terry’s ultimate goal to attend each year, thereafter. Attending virtually just wasn’t the same.  Terry was ecstatic when he learned that he would be…

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