November 17, 2017 by Angela

Celebrating Our Veterans

Our fabulous veterans Tod Fleming, John Nelson and Scott Parkhurst

Leading up to Veterans Day, we honored our friends here at the Schurig Center who have proudly served our country with a special Veterans Day celebration.

The Center looked festive with lots of red, white and blue decorations and of course, “Old Glory.” Therapeutic Program participants had the opportunity to help create artwork and design the layout for our special “Thank You for Your Service” display table, which was used to showcase TONS of great photos, medals and memorabilia from our three veterans who proudly served in the Army and Navy respectively. [Read more…]

September 28, 2017 by Angela

Community Integration Program Enjoys First Outing to Marin Humane

Schurig Center’s staff and participants kicked off our new Community Integration Program with an outing to Marin Humane in Novato.

The gang began their day by sharing lunch together and visiting with some of the furry friends found at Marin Humane. The group then had the opportunity to view their artwork, which had been on display at Marin Humane throughout August as part of Schurig Center’s “Healing Through Pawsitivity” Art Show. The show featured animal drawings and mixed media artworks created by artists in Schurig Center’s Therapeutic Art Studio as well as drawings by long-time volunteer Paul Miller, who guest lectures and teaches animal drawing groups. To commemorate the art show a book was created, named “Animal Tales,” featuring some of the paintings and stories from the show. After viewing their artwork, the group did a book reading together of “Animal Tales” and then gathered to watch a movie together complete with popcorn. [Read more…]

August 23, 2017 by Angela

Celebrating Summer at Camp Schurig

Welcome to “Camp Schurig”!

Our Therapeutic Program participants recently enjoyed a day of traditional, FUN summer camp activities at “Camp Schurig!”

Participants started the day by following the trail of “bear paw prints” leading them to our “Base Camp” where the magic began!

Everyone (including staff) had to choose a unique “camp name” for the day. Campers enjoyed lunch on the patio followed by an action-packed day filled with awesome back-country games and activities, such as making tie-dye t-shirts, “fishing for prizes,” a wet and wild water balloon toss, and a “campfire” sing-a-long and stories by flashlight! And, of course, campers feasted on everyone’s favorite campsite treat…s’mores!

Planned at the suggestion of our Therapeutic Program participants, our Summer Camp Day was a wonderful way for us to socialize as a group and enjoy the fresh air and great outdoors here in beautiful Larkspur!

Through the experience of “Camp Schurig,” participants were able to reap the benefits of camping by refreshing and renewing their bodies, minds and spirits outdoors. The day also provided the opportunity for participants to practice interpersonal communication, active listening and social skills while promoting creativity and self-expression.

A great day was had by all!