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Elizabeth Kormos, Ann Reis, Rebecca Stearns and 4 more joined National Alliance of Small Houseson Tuesday

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Thomas D. Meyer replied to Thomas D. Meyer's discussion 'Employee Training'on Tuesday

The cost to bring in consultants for this was prohibitive so we are utilizing self training and working with another facility that has a two small houses in operation. I am sending four of my employees to work with theirs for a few days and gain k...

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Small House Architecture and Equipment

This is a group dedicated to sharing information about the things that work and don't work in houses.

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Courtney Sullivan replied to Courtney Sullivan's discussion 'Music Instruments'June 23

Thank you very much! This does help!

Kynda Buenrostro replied to Thomas D. Meyer's discussion 'Employee Training'June 23

Hello, Thomas. Have you been successful in your quest for employee training materials? I'm just beginning my own search for the same. (We're building a 10 bed SH Small House slated to open in October.)

Amy Kincaid added 2 blog postsJune 23

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Life with a dog!

Avalon @ perrysburg just recently adopted a dog for house 3531. The cute black pup, Sassy, is spunky and loves the attention the elders provide to her. She stays out of the kitchen (thank goodness for our half (knee-height) doors) and often enjoys watching the fish swim in the tank provided by an elder.

The staff are primarily responsible for the care of the pup, but you will find the elders are responsible for the best part of parenting (fun and games, exspecially treats)!

Posted by Amy Kincaid on June 23, 2009 at 12:30pm

A Country Fair at Avalon @ Monclova in Ohio

Oh what a wonderful day we had at Avalon @ Monclova on Saturday June 20th. Each small house sponsored a "country fair" event or what I call in suburbia a "block party". An elder, Gayle, was the face painter, another elder, Betty, made her famous cherry rhubarb jam for us to taste, and we crowned a queen and king. We had lots of activities for the families and elders including a children's petting zoo, arts and crafts, cotton candy, popcorn and a duck pond. The day was suuccessful due to the extr… Continue

Posted by Amy Kincaid on June 23, 2009 at 12:23pm

Great Book on Elders

Hi All-
One of my staff just gave me the book entitled "Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage, and Survival" by Velma Wallis. It is a delightful story about elders. I encourage everyone to read it, as it embodies the essence of the small house concept. Thanks!
Jane

Posted by Jane Rohde on June 8, 2009 at 9:22pm