Photo Credit: Bonnie Cole
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A weekly snapshot of what's happening at Christmount
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Welcome to Mountain Time!
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Time seems to be a little bit different when you're at Christmount. The stressful tick-tock of the clock is replaced by the dancing shadows of the trees; days are not measured in hours, but in experiences; and no matter the time of year, beauty is always in season.
This. Is. Mountain Time.
"Mountain Time" is also a weekly snapshot of what is happening here at Christmount. We send snippets of info, pictures, and blurbs about events. It's fun, informative, and keeps you connected. Take a deep breath and e
njoy!
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Spring Volunteers!
Well hello, FCC Livingston! This amazing volunteer work crew arrived this week and has descended upon the Garden and grounds around Christmount and they are ... like ... really ... digging it! (Sorry, had to.)
They are building new Garden beds, improving the Compost area, amending flower beds, and building a Worm Box! What?!
And we get to spend the days with former Summer Camp Staff, Courtney Sells! You should be jealous.
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The Tedder Building
The
new woodshop has a new sign (and ironically, no, the sign is not made out of wood). Hmmm...
But it looks great, nonetheless! The new woodshop is located behind the Maintenance Shop and houses magical woodworking equipment. Large pieces of wood enter one door and fancy cabinets and other cool things come out the other door. It must be magic.
And it's bigger on the inside. No wait, that's the Tardis Building. Sorry. This is the Tedder Building.
Always getting those two mixed up. Bugger.
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Two Thousand Water Balloons!
Is your group coming to Christmount this spring?
Receive a 10% discount
on your bill when you bring Recreation Equipment to Christmount this spring.
We would love:
Basketballs, Volleyballs, Kickballs, Nerf-balls, Pickleballs, Gaga Balls, Beach Balls, Money Balls, Tetherballs, Frisbees, Ping Pong Tables, Ping Pong Balls, Giant Outdoor Games (like Chess, Bowling, Connect Four), Badminton, Carnival Games, or anything creative
you
can think of!
One group wrote to say that they have collected 2,000 water balloons and are bringing them with them when they come this Spring! ...I just hope they're not already filled...
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Sponsor a Camper,
Sponsor a Camp!
Camp Lakey Gap and Camp Sunshine are looking for businesses, companies, or individuals who share the vision of connecting with our communities AND who would be willing to help financially support these amazing programs.
As an official sponsor, your support will allow more participants to attend Lakey Gap Autism Programs and Camp Sunshine summer programs. Request an official Sponsor brochure, describing all the opportunities to help in this way, if you know someone who might be interested. Or if you know someone who might know someone...
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Celebrating the Brame!
Come on down Monday night to help us celebrate the one and only Jamie Brame! We are gathering at 6pm in Aldridge Hall for light appetizers and drinks, lots of music and stories, laughter and love - all in honor of Jamie Brame, Program Director at Christmount for nearly 30 years!
If you can't be there in person, feel free to drop us your favorite "Jamie Brame Story" via email - [email protected].
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Knock Knock...
Who's there?
Boo!
Boo who?
Don't cry - the new Suite and the new Room remodel will be done soon!
Check out the new barn door that will separate the bedroom from the bathroom in the new rooms. Woo hoo! We're gettin' all fancy up in here.
The rooms are painted and the new flooring is scheduled to go down in 2 weeks! Yay! Let's do ALL the rooms!
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Summer Staff Spots
Christmount is looking for Summer Staff! We have SPOTS for:
- Lifeguards (ages 16+)
- Kitchen Crew (ages 16+)
- Camp Staff (ages 19+)
- Specialized Internships (ages 21-28)
Contact Christmount to apply. Only a few spots left - hurry!
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Summer Volunteers!
RV Volunteer Program, Christmount Residents Volunteer Program, Volunteer Volunteer Program, or Witness Protection Volunteer Program.
You can volunteer for a week or two, or for a month or two, a day or two, doodly-doo. We need you!
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Who-Who-Who's at Christmount?
Want to know who's coming to Christmount this week?
Owl
tell you...
- Jobs For the Future
- FCC Livingston
- Kiwanis Meeting & Meal
- Paws & Effect
- Christmount Board / Council Leadership Retreat
- Retirement Celebration for Jamie Brame
Christm
o
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... All We're Missing Is
U
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Click here
to check the website for upcoming events
and to book YOUR event soon!
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Christmount Programs - Register Today!
Check out some of the great events coming soon to a Christmount near you!
Christmount Web Page - click here.
No - no - click over here.
The mountains are calling!
("Yoo hoo! Where arrrrrre you?")
Scholarships available for all Christmount programs & events.
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Four out of Five Doctors...
A recent study was published stating that some doctors are now prescribing fresh air for their patients.
According to research in
Environmental Health Perspectives
, fresh air and time spent in nature can reduce blood pressure, anxiety, aggression, and ADHD symptoms, as well as improve pain control, general happiness, and the strength of your immune system.
But if you've been to Christmount before, you already knew that, didn't you?
A walk along one of the hiking trails; a rocking chair in front of the fireplace; singing camp songs around a campfire; or tossing one of those 2,000 water balloons - these are all good for your heart!
We're here for you.
You can make a donation to make sure that Christmount will always be there for others as well. It's kind of like Health Care for everyone. But better. A LOT better.
Gifts can be made securely online by clicking the "Donate" button below
or by mailing a check to Christmount
222 Fern Way / Black Mountain, NC 28711
Christmount also accepts gifts of stock,
donations via wire transfer, and bequests.
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The mountains are calling...
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