The weather in Sonoma Valley has been beautiful lately, and this past Saturday was no exception. If you were able to attend the General Meeting, you'll know how stunning the Sonoma Developmental Center campus looks on a warm and sunny Fall day.
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At Saturday's meeting, board member Bev Austin provided statistics on admissions, placements, and other changes in the number of people living at SDC. In summary: The residential population at SDC on September 1, 2010 was 615 individuals. One year later, on September 1, 2011, the number of residents was 567. Details will be included in the next issue of The Eldridge Gazette. (Download a copy here when it is available.)
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SDC's 3rd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting festivities are scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 1, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. There will be carolers, hot cocoa, many beautiful and creative trees, and there is even talk of a SNOW MACHINE! Stay tuned for more details and updates -- you might remember that last year's party had to be postponed and then ultimately canceled due to sickness at the Center.
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The next PHA general membership meeting will include a panel of people with experience of the closure of Agnews Developmental Center and promises to be very informative. Mark your calendar for 10 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012. General meetings are held in McDougall Hall on the SDC campus.
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Planning is underway at SDC for temporarily moving some residents next year to accomodate fire sprinkler system upgrades and sewer line repairs. Check the next issue of The Eldridge Gazette for preliminary shedule and units affected. All needs of the residents are being carefully considered, and plans will necessarily be adjusted as the work start dates get closer, so stayed tuned for more details.
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Sonoma Developmental Center got a mention in the Sonoma Index-Tribune last month (see Flying high for the 'big one', by Sandi Hansen) for its participation in a Valley-wide earthquake drill as part of the 2011 Great California ShakeOut. It is good to be prepared with a plan when the inevitable happens...
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