Halloween was more than just candy and costumes for students and patients at Matheny. Holidays such as Halloween provide students and patients with recreational opportunities that improve their physical, emotional, cognitive and social well-being. And they have a great time!
On Friday, October 28, they braved a haunted house created and inhabited by members of the recreation therapy department and marched, in costume, in a special Halloween parade.
Volunteers from the community and family members joined in the festivities, and members of The Friends of Matheny, an auxiliary group that raises funds for Matheny, served refreshments afterwards. It was indeed a Happy Halloween!
Above, Geri Brewer and her daughter, Rasheedah Mahali, an adult patient.
Below left, Jeanne May with her 19-year-old son, Mason Walsh, a residential student.
Below right, Jim and Ruby Yedloutschnig with their daughter, Alicia, an adult patient.
