Chris makes movies using stop motion animation techniques.

Hi, my name is Chris and I make movies. The 1st one I did is called Bell in a Burger. It starts with a camera and proper lighting. You gotta have good lights in a room. I do stop motion animation. It takes a while, its about 3 weeks. And you got to have a lot of patience. You got to build the props and scenery with art. It's very challenging work. And you can add noises and music or sound effects. I like to make movies because it's fun.

Sara had a productive week filled with job training and activities

Lori is going to help me get a daycare job. We have been touring sites and stuff like that. Last Tuesday we toured an antique center. I learned how to price things and what a cashier does, just by watching. I'm happy to have my time in the community. And with Lori Benson every Saturday I do ballet at best foot forward, her own studio. Plus last Sunday I got a 225 on bowling. And I will be seeing Holly for dinner at her house. And that was my week of the 26th-30th of September.

Computer class is one of the highlights of Lauries week.

I like computer class because it's cool with '' cool'' Jacob. His nickname is cool because he show's me so many cool things on the computer and he's a pretty nice person. He show's me a lot of different ideas also to do on the computer. Like these blog posts, we get to come up with different stories and it's pretty cool that we do that. These blog posts are interesting things to read because they tell stories about the students and what they like to do at cobblestone. Computers is one of my favorite classes because we do a lot of interesting things.

Veronica enjoys dancing and singing to a assortment of music in music class

I like dancing to my spanish and reggaeton CD in music class. I like to do spanish singing. I do my spanish singing in music class. Nate says I can dance to my spanish CD's. He is a good time. I also dance to Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, and Janet Jackson in music class. Music class is a good time

JoJo get's great physical and emotional benefit's from coming to the cobblestone

The staff helps me do exercises to feel better, to keep me moving, to keep flexible. If I don't do this I won't be able to do everyday tasks, like getting out of bed. Being here builds up my self esteem. It makes me feel like I could do anything. I try different things, the staff show's me different things and I try it. It makes me want to get up in the morning. If I didn't have cobblestone I'd prolly sit in my apartment by myself watching tv.

The cobblestone teaches Deepesh the neccasary skills to obtain employment

I like coming to computers because it's good to learn skills. It helps me focus on my business like checking my emails and if they are spam I delete them. I focused my business and did my resume at eastview mall because if you want a job you need a resume, if not they won't take you. I'm looking for a office job, something real close to my house, stapling stuff and computers. The cobblestone helps me how to get a job in the community.

Music and art class allow Chrissy to express herself using dance and drawing

Nate let's me dance in class. I like to dance in class. Nate's singing while we dance. I'm a good dancer. Art class is my favorite. We color, I paint and draw. I like to draw Seuss in art class. I like to draw the cat in the hat because it's fun. I like the cobblestone because I like to dance.

Brendan is having a great day

I am having a fun time here today. I like it here, it is fun. I like the classes, its fun going to 5 classes in one day. I really like computers. It was fun to do some cartooning and do some fun things together as a group. I enjoy life. I am having a great day because I am helping out with peers and I love the people here. When I get home I am getting a haircut. Haircuts are easily fun when you are having a nice day. I feel like I'm happy because I enjoy coming here.

Stacy loves her creative arts classes

I like music class and dancing. I like singing with the music and hearing my voice. I like drawing pictures and how you make it on the computer. I like to paint pictures on the cardboard and hanging them up on the wall where everybody could see it. I like to read a book about Dr Seuss and draw pictures of Dr Seuss in art class. We do animal sounds in music class, like the owl, the snake, the lion, and the bird. Nate gives us animal sounds to do. I would like to come to the cobblestone everyday of the week.

Mary Beth is traveling to Massachuetts this weekend to meet her long lost relative.

I'm going to Massachusetts to meet my long lost relative. My mom was adopted and she is trying to find her relatives. 2 of the long lost relatives live in Canandaigua. When my grandmother passed away she found out she was adopted. She found out she had a twin sister in Rochester. We are going to Massachusetts Sunday to wish my mom's aunt a happy birthday. She is 100 years old and I didn't meet her yet. We haven't met her father yet but we know he is Italian. I'm looking forward to seeing my long lost aunt.

After enduring struggles early in life a student found their way at the cobblestone.

When I joined cobblestone arts center in 2008, I immediately felt welcome and accepted by everybody. When i was a teenager I was diagnosed with asperger's syndrome (high functuntioning autism) and sometimes i was lonely and wondered why i seemed different from everyone else. I am glad to have found cobblestone arts center because staff are polite and friendly to me. I enjoy taking classes as well as field trips such as mall walking, senior living communities, and many others. I have met fun and nice people here too. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys or interested in the arts.

The cobblestone is a positive factor in Erin's life.

In the past with my old job, I was doing bad habits and when I came to the cobblestone a light bulb came on and changed my life. My attitude changed, I'm not so depressed anymore, I don't lock myself in my room anymore, I talk to my mom now. It changed my whole life and I'm happy now.

While on vacation Deepesh missed his fellow students and staff at the cobblestone

I went on vacation, came back yesterday. I missed everybody at the cobblestone. I missed exercise, I missed art class. I'm glad to be back because I missed music class. I missed eating lunch with everybody. Its great to be back and going to the cobblestone.

Jamel uses computer class to hone his announcing skills.

I think that I'll be good at doing a newscast just like I do at the center. I'd be good at it because I can announce pretty well. In computer class I've been practicing my skills. To practice my skills I go on to youtube and sign in. Then I check out my videos to see which videos interest me. Then I select a video and I can try to recite it. I've been my practicing really good and that's one of my goals I like to work on.

Tracie likes stretching class because it keeps her active

I like being active. You stretch your legs and your arms and your waist in stretching class. Lori does our stretching, and does it with me. Lori has techniques that she shows us. They limber me up. It boosts my energy level. Overall exercise is good for you.

Holly has learned a lot from her music teacher Nate

Music is a gift. Some people like classical, country, or modern music. I express myself very well through music. I write my own music at home. I can't read music so I hit one of the strings on the guitar and it vibrates and I keep strumming along. My music teacher Nate taught me a lot about rhythm and how to be cool. He is very talented. A lot like me.

Kara get's enjoyment from helping other's in her role as a staff assistant

I like music it's fun. I like having Gabby here. She is cool. I like her a lot. I like how Jake helps out with Gabby and the wheelchairs. It's fun learning all the new art projects we are doing. I love being a staff assistant. I think it's helping out the staff like you would your friends. You learn a lot about yourself. You get your own Wal-Mart gift card. I put the lunches away in the fridge. During dance class I help the sit down dancers. I set up the chairs in the studio. It's fun helping the staff.

A cobblestone student really feels the positivity at the cobbblestone

Cobblestone has been a great experience for me,personally. Since i started here in 2008 I have found myself surrounded by positive people and learning new things. I also enjoy the community outings we go on such as movies, mall walking, senior community performances, free concerts and lots more. We also do art, public speaking, dance and music. We also do performances based on different themes and we practice for weeks to prepare to put on the show. We take the dance steps and art projects and put them in the show.

Laurie has been coming to cobblestone for many years, and she's proud of it.

I want everybody to know I've been here 7 1/2 years and Jake the computer teacher told me about how many years I've been here because he used to be my bus driver. I've been a staff assistant for 7 1/2 years. I've been coming to cobblestone since 2004. I am pretty proud of myself for being here for a long time. And I will keep on going here for a long time because I love it so much.

Carol appreciates the cobblestone staff

Lori and Vanessa have 2 dogs and they bring them both to the cobblestone. Vanessa and Kimi and Lori takes walks with them. They are the best teachers, they take time to teach us dancing and singing. I take computer at cobblestone and Jake is a good teacher too. He takes time to teach people things. He is a good teacher. I spend time in music with Nate and he is an excellent teacher. And he writes music and plays instruments. He sings with other bands. I love to be at the cobblestone.

The atmosphere at the cobblestone makes Amy feel comfortable

I feel relaxed at the cobblestone because everyone is so nice to me. I like all the staff. I love the performances. The fundraiser was awesome. I love music and I like to be creative in dance and art. I love it all.

Marcus values his time at the cobblestone

I am coming to cobblestone 2 days a week, I used to come to the cobblestone 5 days a week and I miss it. I like Nate because he does a really good job and he's one of my favorites. He makes me laugh because he's funny. Dance is one my favorites, they come up with good dances. Lori is a smart person and is always fun to be around. She is one of my favorites because she has always been there for me. She really did a lot to help me out.

Laurie loves public speaking and sharing her stories with her fellow students.

I enjoy telling stories to everybody. I don't have a story everyday but sometimes I do. Sometimes I make up my stories. I share my stories in music. Nate does announcements and sometimes I start my story. I like music the best because my grandpa used to play piano and I used to take piano lessons.

Jamel enjoys his many activities at the cobblestone.

What I enjoy most about the cobblestone is gaining experience and I enjoy singing a lot. I enjoy doing art. I enjoy doing music. And I enjoy doing exercise. I have grilled chicken and sausage gumbo for lunch. I enjoy the food my grandma makes. She gives me a lot of food because I need to keep healthy.

Matt's active role in assisting fellow students makes him happy

I enjoy helping people. I assist people to get them to class. I assist sit down dancers. I assist teachers when they need me to. I help get the instruments out in music class. I feel happy when I assist people.

Veronica enjoys her bus rides with cobblestone transportation

I like the cobblestone bus. The bus brings me home. The bus is so nice. I like the air conditioning. I like Scott driving. Scott is a nice guy.

Rob talks about his involvement in cobblestone dance class

One day Kristin the dance teacher told me some moves. So I decided to practice by myself. Of the dance moves I was taught. I watch Americas Got Talent on TV. I studied on their dance moves. I asked Kristen if she would give me some suggestions on a dance team name. I thought I would ask Kristen on how to form a dance team. Dance teams don't start at the snap of a finger. It's not that easy. There's no magic show where you can form a dance team. As I am dancing in the dance room and ask young adults who want to join. If i sent out a flier, if I get permission from Lori maybe I can send out a flier. Sooner or later I will have a dance team and travel around the world. And Lori will be our manager.

Mary Kay's observations on her time at the cobblestone

Welcome back Helana. I like how she works so hard. She helps me. Tracy is a nice lady. I want to see her again. I want to see Tracy. I like the cobblestone, its really fun.

Marie shares some jokes

Q: What do you get when you cross a mother with bandages?

A: A Mummy!

Q: What do ghosts call their mothers?

A: Mummy Fearest!