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Please help us pick a winner for the best-decorated trunk!

The winner will be determined by which photo has the most likes, and/or "I vote for this one" comments by 9am on 11/4.

We were thrilled with the turnout and amazing decorations at our first Trunk or Treat yesterday. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Photos of our friends trick-or-treating will be posted soon!

Dani Jo Rossa Rodrigo Santamaria Meg Mickiewicz Lopera Karen Drzewiecki Penny Robinson Marni Pollack Grace Hall Nancy N Ray Morgan Michelle Ward More Happy Kitchens Lynn Johnson Village of Grafton Police Department Richard, Barbara & Matthew Biegaj, Stephanie Casper, Malorie King, Melissa Nichelson, Leta Meyer St Joseph Parish School Cassie Amanda Charlene Strouf Judy Mahon Fitzgerald

Happy Halloween! Yesterday's art class with Rodrigo Santamaria at Studio 224 in Port Washington was spent painting friendly ghost scenes to celebrate Halloween. Thanks for the photos DSP Cinnamon.

DSP Tim is helping Claire learn guitar! We have the most incredible staff!

We will be there!

Big thanks to our House Coordinator Tammy for organizing a great Halloween party for our Adult Family Home Residents! There was pumpkin painting, a photo booth, caramel apples, and walking tacos/nachos! Fun and delicious!

Our marketing and fund development coordinator, Lillian Short, taught a sewing class last Thursday for a few of our friends!
Rosemarie, Hilary, Cindy, Jeff and KC learned to use a sewing machine to sew simple pillowcases. Rosemarie had been talking about wanting a sewing class for a long time and we are so glad we could help her make that dream come true.

Do you have a skill you'd like to share with our Adult Day Program participants? Send us a message!

Attend our next Lunch and Learn for a discussion about vocational services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with Harrigan Development Services - This is a free public event!
Tuesday, November 19th from 11:30-1pm
Register to attend here:
https://forms.gle/GD51rCow5LUVvbgK8

Our younger Social Skills crew took a wonderful Fall Foliage walk at Riveredge Nature Center on Tuesday. Walking through the fallen leaves and climbing on the trees was so much fun. Thank you, as always, to our guide Alina.

Pumpkin Farm and Halloween browsing at Target. Thanks for the great photos Aly!

Creekside Valley Farm and Pumpkin Sales

Bowling is one of those activities that NEVER gets old!
We are so thankful to Circle B Recreation for always welcoming our participants with open arms!

We hope you will sign up for this years Junior Woman's Club of Mequon-Thiensville - Turkey Trot in Thiensville!
Proceeds from this run go to help local charities like Balance!
They are also looking for a few volunteers connected to Balance that can help out the morning of the race (Thanksgiving) - Please send us (Balance) a message if you would like to volunteer!
Race registration link!
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Thiensville/JuniorWomansClubTurkeyTrot

We’ve got navy shirts this year! And new gray hats on the way as well for all you collectors out there! 🧡

Register with the link in bio! You can also catch us at the Trunk or Treat this Thursday in Village Park with -come say hi!👋

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Welcome back, Emily! Whenever Emily sees a green shirt she says, "oh, frog shirt!" so our Day Program Coordinators, Assistant Director of Programs and Director of Programs decided to welcome Emily back with matching green oh, frog shirts!

Thank you to Crystal Wright for making these awesome shirts!

Flooring Update!
What a difference it makes to have the whole front area completed! Thanks again to the Melitta S and Joan M Pick Charitable Trust for making this possible. Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce

Pumpkin Patch with our sweet Social Skills crew!

Activities this year have been thanks to a generous grant from United Way of Northern Ozaukee!

A beautiful day to go apple picking with the guys at Barthel Fruit Farm!

BIG NEWS! The transformation has started, and our downstairs space at Balance is receiving a makeover! New flooring is being installed, thanks to a generous donation from the Melitta S. and Joan M. Pick Charitable Trust!
We can't wait to enjoy the space after the new floors are installed!

Thank you, Melitta S and Joan M Pick Charitable Trust and Clint King (seen ripping up the carpet)!

Thursdays are the best days! Thank you Mequon Nature Preserve!

Apple Picking and Cider for the win at Barthel Fruit Farm!

Art with Rodrigo was outside today with a beautiful view of Port Washington. Thanks for the photos DSP Cinnamon!

All the fall activities!

If you missed our unforgettable Making Dreams Come True Gala, we hope you will take a moment and watch the staff video from the event.

Thank you to Kelli, Daniel, and Karen for agreeing to voice their thoughts on camera.

Balance Adult Family Homes Staff Video Balance staff discusses what donor funding could provide Balance's eight Adult Family Homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sign up to pass out treats to our amazing Adult Day Program Participants! It is going to be a hoot!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBFHSTNJier09Tjp3guFNyU8_GgVS2uRcVVZmn38lDMnbK0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you missed our unforgettable Making Dreams Come True Gala, we hope you will take a moment and watch this parent testimonial video from the event.
Thank you to Renee Luhr, David and Hyndie Steck, and Meredith Zopf for telling their stories on camera.

Adult Family Homes - Parent Testimonial Video Balance’s Adult Family Homes offer family-style living for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Balance owns eight Adult Family Hom...

Thank you Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow Day Camp and More Happy Kitchens for another great cooking class!
Together we made Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie Cups filled with yogurt and fresh fruit. This recipe was easy, fun, and tasty! (you can find a photo of the recipe below) We are looking forward to the next class.

RSVP for our next Lunch and Learn with Harrigan Development Services! Email [email protected] to register.