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THE TERI TAKE FALL 2019 NEWSLETTER The TERI Players TABLE OF CONTENTS: Client Spotlight.....................Page 5 Volunteer Spotlight..............Page 6 Snapshot Gallery....................Page 1 40th Anniversary....................Page 7 Event Highlights.....................Page 2 Holiday Shopping..................Page 8 Organization Briefs.................Page 3 Organization Briefs (Con’t).....Page 4 1

SNAPSHOT GALLERY Here are some of our favorite snapshots from this past quarter for you to enjoy. 2

Octane & Brew Fundraiser Q3 - EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Who doesn’t enjoy going to a classic car event where there are so many autos, makes, and models to see? The TERI Players 10th Anniversary Production Even if you’re not a car enthusiast, it’s fun to just stroll around and admire how lovingly a car has Celebrating Who We Are been restored. Months of preparation, Legacy Brewing rehearsals, and hard work Company, a neighbor- culminated in an unforgettable ing business to TERI, evening of theater for the TERI put on their annual Players on Friday, October 4. “Octane & Brew” car “Celebrating Who We Are” show on Saturday, marked their 10th Anniversary August 17. The classic production, presented at car show is also a the iconic Star Theatre in mini-fundraiser for Oceanside. TERI. It started in 2016 when Legacy Brewing The cast included 30 TERI performers with special approached TERI to ask about using their parking lot needs, with additional staff, volunteers, and guest for the event. Legacy then decided they also want- dancers. The show opened with one of TERI’s ed to give back to TERI, and for the last 4 years the community partners, the Cadence Dance Project, annual event and friendship has grown. whose tagline is “Dance with a purpose.” The young dance group enthusiastically performed to “Happy,” This year’s show delighted over 400+ attendees with the uplifting song by Pharrell Williams. classic cars, muscles, rat rods, international cars, and trucks, plus some great beer and live music from The TERI Players then presented a variety of staged “The Hot Rod Trio.” Want to attend next year? Look and choreographed scenes featuring ten of their for our post on the TERI Events page online. original songs. With large screen projections of photo montages from past shows in the background, the TERI Client BBQ Party audience enjoyed the scope of the many works the group had created over the last ten years: from a Each year Cheryl Kilmer, CEO of TERI, Inc., holds a stage filled with Santas for “You Can Never Have celebration BBQ at her home for TERI CAAE clients. Too Many Santa Claus,”  to “The Light Inside of This year the BBQ was held on Friday, August 9, from Me” performed both vocally and in sign language. 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. CAAE clients enjoyed a buffet style lunch, and all were given a fun pair of teal- “Livin’ My Dreams” colored (TERI’s brand color) sunglasses. depicted the performers’ love of Clients had a wonderful time eating, talking, and being on stage, while spending being with each other. At the end of the “Unique” pointed party everyone was treated to an ice cream or a out that each of us cookie. A small indulgence for a fun celebration! has differences we should embrace and take pride in—truly “Celebrating Who We Are.” The final number, “Hand-In-Hand” combined soaring harmonies with rap, to demonstrate that there are no limits to where this group may venture in the coming decade. Creativity, dedication, and a sense of fun are all part of the program’s goals, turning “moments of joy” into “opportunities to shine.” 3

Organization Briefs Music & Performing Arts Update The music and performing arts program has been single-focussed on the TERI Players production of Celebrating Who We Are which is highlighted on the “Q3 - Event High- lights” page. We did however want to share here a delightful video. CLICK HERE to see AJ, one of our TERI musicians, on a “HAPI” drum. Agriculture Update (with CAAE) Meredith Martineau Assistant Director, CAAE As part of our urban farms initiative, TERI’s agriculture program wanted to expand their chicken flock to provide more organic eggs for TERI group homes. In order to keep things organic, any new chicks have to be 1-day-old so they can be started on certified organic feed. However due to a recent outbreak of the Newcastle virus, it was no longer possible to get 1-day-old chicks from other sources; thus a decision was made to incubate and hatch our own. This turned out to be a very educational experience for everyone. We incubated 30 eggs resulting in 9 new baby chicks. Our first hatch is now five weeks old and in their own coop at TERI’s equestrian site. The second hatch is less than a week old, and at the farm. The breeds are Americana, Wyandotte, and Rhode Island Reds. We now have a total of 37 chickens which are cared for, fed, and watered by TERI clients. We have three chickens located at our Marshall House, four at the equestrian site, and 30 at our Montgomery farm. This incubating project was a great success in many ways as it also brought other TERI clients out to the farm so they could experience, learn, and see the process of hatching baby chicks. Everyone loves and enjoys the new chicks. CLICK HERE to see a short video of our new chicks . Natalie Hill Equestrian Update Director of Therapeutic TERI has several new horses that have been added to our Equestrian Program. John Henry is a 16-year-old Percheron who joined our therapy herd in July. Equestrian Services Standing at 16.3 hands high (or 65.2 inches), he is now the tallest horse at TERI. He has started taking TERI students for trail rides and is building up his stamina and experience in the arena. He is also extremely social and enjoys flapping his lips at any horse or human that walks by. Another addition is Wynona, or “Winnie” for short. Winnie is a 14-year-old Pinto quarter horse who is enjoying some down time before starting to work with our students. She will complete her training soon and step into her role as one of our trusted therapy horses. CLICK HERE to meet Winnie. Equestrian also recently partnered with TERI’s livestock program to raise four newborn chicks. Once grown, they will become part of TERI’s certified organic egg program. 4

Organization Briefs CAMPUS OF LIFE PHASE II B Why it’s so important for our students, families, and community We are eager and ready to see our Phase II B Vocational Building of the Campus of Life (COL) begin construction. Completion of Phase II B construction will provide Providing multiple program opportunities for TERI clients that are the foundation on which TERI begins building a revenue-generating, as well as interactive with the community. sustainable future for those we serve, their families, community, and many more around the world. This Phase will allow our students, families, and the community to truly begin their Campus of Life experience. One of the major impacts will be the Vocational Center. This next building, to be constructed beginning in January 2020, will offer 57 additional one-hour class periods for TERI’s adult day students, and 465 more hours per week of rich learning opportunities for transforming our student’s lives and capabilities. The Vocational Center and Organic Farm will also result in revenue-generating programs to create a sustainable future for all, including the following: • Expanded organic food production • A farm stand for selling organic food to the community • A retail shop with student handmade goods, gourmet products, and art • Food services via an outdoor patio and “grab n go” café • A floral shop with classes and products for sale Phase II B is crucial in helping us achieve our goal of community integration and social connection for our students. We appreciate your continued support to reach completion of Phase II. Currently we are $1.6M shy of completing the fundraising for this $8.4M phase. If you would like to make a donation to the Vocational Building and Phase II B today CLICK HERE. Now is the time. Thank you! Your donation will make a huge impact. NEW Planned Giving Website & E-Newsletter Planned giving can serve multiple purposes. It can provide you with an income and secure the future of TERI programs for your loved one. A planned gift also secures your family legacy. TERI has launched a Planned Giving Website that is loaded with “how to” information. The new site is linked to the terriinc.org site;  open SERVICES , then open Planned Giving Services in the drop down. Or, if you prefer, go directly to the new site’s link: TERILegacy.com. 5

Justin Hellenkamp CLIENT SPOTLIGHT TERI’s commitment to support our adults and students Justin now engaged and happier as his life has transformed. empowers them to ‘live their best life everyday.’ That begins with assessing and identifying  barriers and behaviors that challenge an individual to reach that goal. Whether that progress is meteoric or slow and steady, we are proud to be part of their journey to success. Justin’s is just such a journey. Justin came to TERI’s Learning Academy with significant behavioral challenges. At the height of his behaviors he spent up to 90% of his day screaming and repeatedly slapping himself in the face. Justin also liked to bundle himself in multiple jackets, to the point where most people didn’t even know what he looked like. He often kept his hands tucked in his sleeves, drastically limiting the things he was able to do. Because his behaviors were such a disturbance to other students, Justin spent most of the day alone in a classroom with his instructional assistant. In January 2019, Justin’s team at TERI rolled out a systematic behavior plan based on the principles of ABA. Things started to change. At first the plan focused on teaching Justin something simple: to pass an object to another person without screaming or engaging in self-injury. In a matter of weeks he got it, and was appropriately doing school work and able to attend group activities. Then more layers peeled back. The “hood” came down. Now, Justin is a happy, energetic student that skips through the building singing silly songs. His life has changed. He’s rejoined his peers and enjoys days full of outings, music groups, and science experiments. His self-injurious behaviors have been significantly reduced to one instance every few months, which typically consists of him rubbing his cheeks. The best part of Justin’s positive behavioral change is that everyone is getting to know what a wonderful person he is. We are so proud of Justin and can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next! 6

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Leslie O’Keefe Volunteer Since: 2019 - 8 months Occupation: Retired Teacher Hometown: Chula Vista, CA Graduate: UCSD, B.A. in Sociology, M.A. Education As a child growing up in her hometown of Chula Vista, Leslie clients. I never experienced this much affection daily from my 6th O’Keefe played drumsticks on everything from her bed to pots grade students. It’s very sweet here. If I miss a day they miss me and pans. She recalls one day when her father gave her the so much.” Leslie said. “I also get to spend quality time with my choice between a sparkly blue drum set or a bike; she chose the nephew Jake, who experiences more self-expression and joy with bike and to this day she wishes she had chosen the drum set. music. When I send videos to my family of Jake in music class, they tear up seeing him so happy. Another highlight is working After attending UCSD and receiving her MA degree in education, with Lisa; she’s something! She’s an inspiration.” added Leslie.  Leslie spent 39 years teaching 6th grade; however her passion for music was still alive. While Leslie serves mostly behind the scenes She turned her classroom into a “school of with the TERI band, she recently made a major rock.” And later, at age 50, she taught herself visual contribution when she gifted the band a to play the drums and eventually formed a drum cover. The band was thrilled to see their classic rock band known as “Final Call.” name on the drum! (see photo) Leslie met TERI’s Music Director, Lisa Leslie encourages anyone who is considering Hightower-Kibbe, at a Christmas party last volunteering at TERI to “do it! It isn’t always year. They talked about TERI and the music easy, but it is so gratifying helping to make a program. Leslie was somewhat familiar with difference in people’s lives.” TERI because her nephew, Jake Wiles, lives at TERI’s McNealy House. Lisa invited her TERI is very grateful to Leslie for the to an upcoming TERI Band performance drum cover gift, but even more so for her at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad. As she sat in the time, enthusiasm, and her tremendous spirit audience and listened to the band, she felt their incredible joy was contagious. “The TERI Band was so into it and full of energy,” which she shares with others. Leslie said. Would You Like to Be a TERI Volunteer? Once Leslie retired from teaching, she felt the need to do Volunteers create greater opportunities for engagement something more with her time. It was then that she decided to and enrichment for the adults and students TERI serves. volunteer at TERI in their music program. What she loves most about volunteering at TERI is “making the connections with To volunteer please apply online at: teriinc.org/about/volunteer-opportunities, or call: 760-721-1706. 7

Ruby Gala Getting Ready for 10-10-2020 The excitement at TERI is building as we have begun actively planning our celebration of 40 years of changing lives, and as we look forward to a very promising future for our Campus of Life. Our 40th Anniversary is being represented graphically by a bold ruby gemstone, which is said to glow crimson due to its eternal inner flame. No other stone could better encapsulate TERI’s legacy. It embodies our lasting commitment to provide not only services to our clients and students with special needs, but to also co-create a more fulfilling, meaningful life for each individual along with their families, and with inclusion in our communities. The 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala, which is scheduled for October 10, 2020, is set to commemorate the outstanding achievements of the last 40 years of success by our courageous, trailblazing founder, Cheryl Kilmer. Additionally, we will celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments our TERI clients and their families have made, honor our Champion Donors for their years of generosity, and provide an opportunity for new champions to donate to the completion of the the world-class Campus of Life. A peek preview of some exciting things we anticipate are: a special TERI video and a commemorative book telling the TERI story that includes 40 fabulous recipes. Be on the lookout for upcoming communications as we head into 2020 and our year of celebration! 8

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