Darlene Shannon

Participant will practice their baking skills by helping make cupcakes to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. They will review the recipe before starting the baking process, gather and measure ingredients, follow recipe steps, and clean-up directions. Participant will get to decorate and taste their finished product and take home a copy of the step-by-step recipe […]

Participants will meet at the Helen Hall Public Library to socialize with their peers while enjoying snacks and a Virtual Trip or Movie Streaming. Bring a blanket or quilt and pillow. The consumer will have a chance to practice their communication skills and make new friendships.

Participants have an opportunity to socialize with their peers while enjoying the holiday lights and eating lunch. Participants will meet at Entrance 1 which is near H&M, between JC Penney and Macy’s, across from Bank of America. Participants will walk around the mall to look at the holiday lights and exhibits. Lunch will be at […]

Participants will get to create their own sculptures in a two-part class series. In the first part, participants will make their own creations out of white air-dry clay. Each participant will get 8 ounces of clay to work with, leaving their finished pieces to dry at the MHI office. By participating in this class, participants […]

Participant will practice their cooking skills by helping make French Toast. They will review the steps before starting the cooking process, gather and measure ingredients, 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 individual […]

Participants will get to create their own sculptures in a two-part class series. In the second installment of Get Crafty, participants will be able to paint their dry pieces. They’ll get to determine which colors they want to use and visit with their peers as they finalize their pieces. By participating in this class, participants […]

Participants will bring 1898 history to life by touring and participating in activities at the West Bay Common School Children’s Museum. This one room schoolhouse was built in 1894. You will have a history lesson using lap slates, listen to a player piano while dancing, participate in 1890 outdoor games like hoop and stick, receive […]

Participant will practice preparing and cooking a potato in the microwave. They will review the recipe steps before starting the cooking process, prepare ingredients for toppings, 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 […]

Participants will meet MHI staff at Double Dave’s Pizzaworks in League City to enjoy lunch while socializing with peers. The menu includes specialty pizzas, strombolis, salads, appetizers, sandwiches, and desserts. Participants will be out in their community strengthening their interpersonal communication skills while making new connections with their peers.

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.