Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org Rebuilding Lives After Brain Injury Tue, 08 May 2012 19:00:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Memorial Day / Fourth of July http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/memorial-day-fourth-of-july/ http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/memorial-day-fourth-of-july/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 18:07:25 +0000 emma http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/?p=782 The Clubhouse will be closed on Monday, May 28th for Memorial Day & Wednesday, July 4th for Independence Day.

]]> http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/memorial-day-fourth-of-july/feed/ 0 Picnic, Scavenger Hunt at the Grist Mill Pavilion http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/picnic-scavenger-hunt-at-the-grist-mill-pavilion/ http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/picnic-scavenger-hunt-at-the-grist-mill-pavilion/#comments Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:20:20 +0000 emma http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/?p=771 The fun we had at Stone Mountain Park on last Tuesday, April 17th!  We had such fun playing games and finding articles of Stone Mountain.  We looked for things like lake water, rocks, and pictures of the mountain, worms, and a whole lot of stuff.  We had such a good lunch and fabulous cake [provided by our former OT interns, Teresa & Berlinda].  Our staff was the greatest and they played games and were the best ever.  Again, we would like to thank Stone Mountain for all of the fun we had.  by Cheryl

Click here to see pictures of the picnic, games, and grilling in perfect picnic temps and setting.  Many thanks to our volunteers: Walter, Lora, Berlinda, & Teresa!

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by Danielle

]]> http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/positive-thinking/feed/ 0 The journey of a Mixed-Media Textile Artist with a brain injury http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/the-journey-of-a-mixed-media-textile-artist-with-a-brain-injury/ http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/the-journey-of-a-mixed-media-textile-artist-with-a-brain-injury/#comments Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:53:00 +0000 emma http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/?p=743 I have been creating art of various types for as long as I can remember.  Mixed-Media has really captured my attention and the journey it has taken me on is thrilling to say the least.

My current work focuses on textile which I will be showing on the upcoming art show held by the Pilot Club which is held every year. Also I am planning a showing in Charlotte N.C in June. My work is a healing for me and would like to share it with all that is interested.

By Habiba

]]> http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/the-journey-of-a-mixed-media-textile-artist-with-a-brain-injury/feed/ 0 Spring at Side by Side http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/spring-at-side-by-side/ http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/spring-at-side-by-side/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:50:06 +0000 cindi http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/?p=735 The Clubhouse expresses itself by spring cleaning right now, new ideas to fulfill the day with exciting, meaningful activities and events. We all cooperate with a smile. The men have started a men’s group who have shared their thoughts and feelings. We also provide a relaxing yoga class where everyone participates that is present. Don’t miss cookouts we have and social Saturdays. Game Night is also a hit for us all. Cards and board games are played as well as having a meal.  by Debbie

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  • Treat us like normal people!
  • Don’t poke us.
  • Don’t make fun of us.
  • Try not to critique us.
  • Don’t play loud and/or obnoxious music.
  • Don’t run and scream.
  • Try to be understanding.
  • Let us live how we live.

    • Erin

    ]]>     http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/tips-for-treating-people-with-brain-injury/feed/ 0     Sawbones Take Jawbones To Court and Win 66-57 http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/sawbones-take-jawbones-to-court-and-win-66-57/ http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/sawbones-take-jawbones-to-court-and-win-66-57/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:11:01 +0000 cindi http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/?p=694 In the first ever Jawbones v Sawbones basketball game to benefit Side by Side, the doctors claim  bragging rights for a year. It was a close game until the last 5 minutes when the Sawbones pulled ahead with Coach Roger Kaiser leading the team of 14 to victory with MVP Dr. Walter Wawke scoring 19 points. The Jawbones put up a good fight as lawyers usually do. Seam Park earned MVP for the Jawbones team not only by scoring 14 points, but by fearlessly mixing it up all over the court. Herb White of GPB and Fred Kalil of WXIA provided color commentary with Don Wells, Chairman of the Board for Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Walter Vaughan, avid bball fan and husband of Side by Side staff member, Virginia keeping score.

    ]]>     http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/sawbones-take-jawbones-to-court-and-win-66-57/feed/ 0     Greg Presmanes and FOG Open Jawbones v Sawbones March 3 http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/greg-presmanes-jawbones-v-sawbones/ http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/greg-presmanes-jawbones-v-sawbones/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:26:37 +0000 cindi http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/?p=686 Jawbones vs. Sawbones

    Greg Presmanes, a lifelong musician, singer and guitarist, and his trio FOG (Friends of Greg) will perform from 6:45-7:15, before the game starts at 7:30.  Jimmy Presmanes, his younger brother, will be playing lead guitar and singing.  Billy Buckhalt, his best friend from Grady High School, will be playing bass.  They play contemporary arrangements of hits from the Great American Song Book, and Rock n Roll from the 50s-60s.  In their other lives, Greg is a partner with the law firm of Bovis, Kyle & Burch LLC, where he manages the workers’ compensation defense department; Jimmy is Risk Manager of Havertys; and Billy is city engineer for Snellville.

    Buy tickets here to watch Atlanta’s prominent doctors take on their esteemed lawyer colleagues on the hardcourt at St Pius X HS Gym.

    ]]>     http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/greg-presmanes-jawbones-v-sawbones/feed/ 0     11Alive Mugs in the Morning Promotes Jawbones v Sawbones http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/11alives-sports-extra-promotes-jawbones-v-sawbones/ http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/11alives-sports-extra-promotes-jawbones-v-sawbones/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:58:15 +0000 cindi http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/?p=672 Jawbones vs. SawbonesTune in  Tuesday, Feb  21 at 5:20 and 6:20a.m to 11Alive’s Mugs in the Morning feature with Karen Greer and Ted Hall  to catch a plug of  our March 3 basketball fundraiser.  Buy tickets here to watch Atlanta’s prominent doctors take on their esteemed lawyer colleagues on the hardcourt at St Pius X HS Gym.

    ]]>     http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/11alives-sports-extra-promotes-jawbones-v-sawbones/feed/ 0     Like Jawbones v Sawbones on Facebook http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/like-jawbones-v-sawbones-on-facebook/ http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/like-jawbones-v-sawbones-on-facebook/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:38:25 +0000 cindi http://www.sidebysideclubhouse.org/?p=638 This March 3 event at St Pius X Catholic High School to benefit Side by Side is really catching on. Who will win the inaugural basketball game between Atlanta’s best doctors and lawyers? Roger Kaiser will coach the docs and Rich and Randy Mahaffey the lawyers. St. Pius cheerleaders have some surprises in store to cheer on the teams!

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