Darlene Shannon

During these sessions, participants will engage in activities to practice basic Budgeting Skills. Discussions on values and aspirations will guide them in setting personal goals. After assessing their financial resources, participants will draft their own monthly budgets, allocating funds for spending and saving. Through activities focused on tracking expenses and understanding the prices of different […]

Participants will meet MHI staff at the Walter Hall Park pavilion for a picnic and a game of Two Truths and a Lie. Participant needs to bring a sack lunch and come prepared to honor National Debunking Day by sharing two truths and one lie about yourself. Other participants will take turns guessing which statement […]

Participant will practice their knife skills by helping make Chicken Caesar Salad. They will review the recipe before starting, gather and measure ingredients, follow recipe steps, and clean-up directions. Participant will get to taste their finished product and take home a copy of the step-by-step recipe (including clean-up directions) if wanted. This will enable the […]

During these sessions, participants will engage in activities to practice basic Budgeting Skills. Discussions on values and aspirations will guide them in setting personal goals. After assessing their financial resources, participants will draft their own monthly budgets, allocating funds for spending and saving. Through activities focused on tracking expenses and understanding the prices of different […]

During these sessions, participants will engage in basic Money Skills activities, such as money counting. Through active involvement, attendees will develop the ability to discern the appropriate currency required for purchases and verify that they receive accurate change. By mastering these monetary abilities, participants will enhance their independence in the community when exchanging money.

Participants will meet MHI staff at Holly Berry Tea Room in League City for an old-fashioned tea party. Wear a hat, pick out your tea, and enjoy a sweet treat in this quaint tea room. Time permitting, after tea, we can explore the nearby shops in the historic Founders Square. By participating in this Tuesday […]

During these sessions, participants will engage in basic Money Skills activities, such as money counting. Through active involvement, attendees will develop the ability to discern the appropriate currency required for purchases and verify that they receive accurate change. By mastering these monetary abilities, participants will enhance their independence in the community when exchanging money.

During these sessions, participants will engage in activities to practice basic Budgeting Skills. Discussions on values and aspirations will guide them in setting personal goals. After assessing their financial resources, participants will draft their own monthly budgets, allocating funds for spending and saving. Through activities focused on tracking expenses and understanding the prices of different […]

Participants will decorate/paint two Spring-themed cookies with royal icing. After decorating cookies, they can eat or take home their artfully decorated cookies. It is suggested that everyone bring something to drink. Participants will have a chance to socialize with their peers while decorating and eating cookies.