Daily Updates from the Cobblestone Arts Center

Marcus is a huge fan of the UFC

2012-03-01T06:26:00.003-08:00

I really like watching the UFC because it's really good and it's a really good sport. I like the fact that they combine all the martial arts and have people compete. My favorite fighter is Junior dos Santos. He is dangerous. He deserves the belt. I can't wait for his next fight coming up.

Veronica has a bothersome ear infection

2012-02-29T07:36:00.002-08:00

I have an ear infection. The Dr gave me medicine for my ear. My ear really hurts. It started hurting last Thursday. Then I went to the Dr and he looked in my ear and saw it was infected. It's starting to feel better, and I'm glad.

Christine is going to her dad's birthday dinner this Saturday

2012-02-28T07:10:00.002-08:00

Sunday I went out with my parents for lunch at Marks Pizzeria. I had a gluten free pizza with my diet Pepsi. My parents had a regular pizza with sausage and pepperoni. This Saturday we are going out to dinner for my dad's birthday dinner. I'm looking forward to going to my dad's birthday dinner. I like hanging out with my family.

Brendan is really happy he gets to see his friend Ann tomorrow

2012-02-27T06:30:00.003-08:00

Tomorrow my friend Ann comes. I will go to the library with her and after the library we will make tater tots. We will also make a hamburger casserole that has vegetables in it. I like to have two helpings of tater tots. I am really happy I get to see Ann tomorrow.

Marcus is disappointed in the Buffalo Sabres season

2012-02-23T06:29:00.000-08:00

The Buffalo Sabres aren't good this year. I'm disappointed they aren't going to the playoffs. I had high hopes for them this season. I have been praying for them to do well but they let me down. Maybe they will be good next year.

Adam is excited to visit his Grandfather in Florida tomorrow

2012-02-22T08:56:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow I am flying down to Florida to see the Big guy and go on a cruise and celebrate big guys 85th birthday I am so pumped up to see the big guy.

Christine had a great time at the ARC dance

2012-02-21T07:09:00.000-08:00

I had fun at the ARC dance last Saturday at St Patrick's church in Victor. I was dancing most of the time, the music was good. I was drinking a blueberry drink, it was really good. I loved it. The dance went from 5-9 at night. A lot of my friends were there. It was great.

Chris creates great works of art by making custom photographic scenes

2012-02-17T07:32:00.000-08:00

My room is all spread out with colored lights. With decorations and collectables. I have a limited edition carnival movie. My room has astroturf in it. A third of my room is covered in astroturf. I have red, white, and blue stars. I have a skittles wand that I use in my photography. It's colorful and great for pictures. I have an art table in my room that I set up scenes for my photography. I custom make the scenes by putting little and big flower pots around an Easter basket. I set up a fence around the scene and I use a blue screen in the backround. Then I take the picture. I enjoy my work.

Marcus has joined a basketball league for the first time

2012-02-16T10:13:00.000-08:00

I love playing special olympics basketball because it is one of my favorite sports. I have basketball practice tonight. I play the position of point guard. This is my first year in the league. I also love watching basketball on TV. My favorite player is Chris Paul. My favorite team is the Los Angeles Clippers. I love basketball.

You would have to peel Adam off the ceiling if he ever met Ryan Callahan

2012-02-16T08:51:00.000-08:00

If i ever met Ryan Callahan you would have to peel me off the ceiling. I could meet him this year if the Rangers win the Stanley Cup because he would bring the cup home to Rochester.

Jamel's grandma does a lot for him

2012-02-16T07:08:00.000-08:00

My grandma packs my lunches everyday. She says good bye to me every morning. She makes up my bed and she washes my clothes. When she wakes me up in the morning she tells me to wash up real good. She makes good dinners everyday. I love my grandma.

Joann is visiting her mom this Sunday after getting snowed in last Sunday

2012-02-15T10:18:00.000-08:00

I'm going to my mom's house on Sunday. Because we got snowed in last week on Sunday I am going there this Sunday for dinner. We will prolly go to the dollar tree and I'll get some pop and snacks. We will prolly watch tv, and I'll visit with her, my sister, and my brother in law. I'll play with my mom's cat's and dog. I'm looking forward to seeing her.

Erin is saddened by the loss of Whitney Houston

2012-02-14T07:23:00.000-08:00

It's sad what happened to Whitney Houston. It's like a repeat of Michael Jackson. I'm sad that her daughter doesn't have a mom anymore. She was so cute and popular a long time ago, just like Michael Jackson too. It's very sad.

Eric has gained confidence in his ability to dance

2012-02-08T09:31:00.000-08:00

Dancing is giving me more confidence and making more up beat as I learn to dance. Kristin is helping me to dance better and learn to be a good dancer. She uses all different kinds of pop music to teach us with.

Stacy loves doing the Nate and Stacy act in music class

2012-02-07T10:42:00.000-08:00

Papa likes to pick me up every single day. He takes me to shows to see people dancing. Nate is my favorite teacher of all time. I like it when Nate goes on the drum set and keeps a beat so people are dancing. He likes to sing and I like him to sing with me. So it's the Nate and Stacy act!

JoJo saw the show Shrek at the Auditorium Theater Saturday

2012-02-07T09:25:00.000-08:00

I went to a show at the Auditorium Theater. The show is called Shrek. It was awesome and fantastic. I bought the Shrek book and the CD. My all time favorite character is the donkey and the big green Shrek! I also bought the Shrek doll. On Sunday we had a big Super Bowl party. They had a fantastic half-time show. I loved it. My team won the Super Bowl. I had an awesome time.

A Cobblestone student enjoys music because it gave her confidence

2012-02-07T06:12:00.000-08:00

Music is my favorite class at cobblestone. Although I enjoy the songs we sing, our music teacher is what makes the class. He is very creative with coming up with his own songs and lets us share our announcements. I like to mostly share funny riddles. He likes to make people laugh and makes class fun for us by not taking it too seriously. But he also has a good heart and is a friend to all of us. When I first started here at cobblestone, I was to shy to talk but that all that changed when he brought in a joke book(my favorite!)and had me read a couple of them. I was happy that he helped me become more confident through doing something I was good at.

Mary Beth found out while watching the Super Bowl that she likes the commercials more then the actual game

2012-02-06T09:00:00.000-08:00

I was watching the Super Bowl yesterday and I found out I like the commercials better then the game. They are so funny and entertain people. My favorite commercial was the polar bear commercial. I look forward to the commercials every year.

Brendan is going to Philadelphia for vacation in March

2012-02-06T08:50:00.000-08:00

I am going to Philadelphia in March. I am going with my mom. Just a trip for fun. We are going to go to the museum and learn about the arts. We are going out to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We are going for two days and are driving there. I am looking forward to it.

Jamel is going to enjoy his delicious lunch packed by his grandmother today

2012-02-06T07:29:00.000-08:00

What I have for lunch today is some carrots and celery, some cake, I also have two drinks which are one Powerade and one juice. I also have rib roast soup. My grandmother packs me my lunch every day. She packs awesome lunches. I love my grandmothers lunches.

Erin had a dissapointing night watching her Patriots lose the Super Bowl

2012-02-06T06:42:00.000-08:00

I watched the Super Bowl last night. I was sad the pats lost. They are my favorite 2nd team,1st are the Dolphins. I thought they were going to win because they had control of the game. But NY took over the game and they won it, making me mad. Over all it was good night .

Adam loves his autographed Ryan Callahan jersey

2012-02-03T10:17:00.000-08:00

I have an autograph hockey card and sweater from Ryan Callahan my favorite hockey player and hero. The autograph sweater is my most prized possession. I can't wait to show it off to everyone.

Laurie has a cat named Cameo that has a habit of sleeping in her wheelchair

2012-02-02T07:44:00.000-08:00

My most favorite animal is a cat. I have a cat named Cameo. I found her name on the computer. I thought it was pretty cool I found her name on the computer. Cameo sleeps in my wheelchair while I sleep in my bed. It's her favorite spot to sleep. I think it's really funny she has a habit of sleeping in my chair. Cameo is my friend, she loves me as her owner. I share her with the rest of the people who live in my group home.

MVP

2012-02-02T06:52:00.000-08:00

Today is Friday Eve! It has been kind of a long week for me, but I am thankfully surviving. May Heaven bless every life on Earth. I enjoy art and computers the most. I hope you all feel this sunshine's happiness, and friendship. PEACE OUT!

Rob is going to perform the waltz on Februrary 17th for the Cobblestone

2012-02-01T08:42:00.000-08:00

I'm looking forward to ball room dancing for Cobblestone on February 17th. It will help me improve my dancing skills and my confidence to perform in front of a big audience. I will learn the fox trot, the box step, the cha cha, and the waltz. I did ball room dancing before but some how I kinda stopped. I found a flyer offering swing dancing, but my staff said since I stopped ball room dancing their is no reason for me to go. I'm looking forward to getting back to ball room dancing.

Brendan is looking forward to his respite weekend

2012-02-01T06:57:00.000-08:00

I am going to get a CD of Chumbawumba at the Barnes and Noble in Pittsford Plaza with my gift card that I got for Christmas. I am also going to go shopping at Barnes and Noble for other CD's. What I like best at Barnes and Noble is they know me there and that makes me happy. I am also going to a respite lodge called Chestnut Ridge on the 11th and 12th. They go out on outings. They go to the store like the dollar tree, target, and also the mall. I have lot's of fun there. I listen to my CD's and I write. It's relaxing there. I am looking forward to going to respite.

Erin got loads of presents for her birthday

2012-01-31T07:38:00.000-08:00

My b-day was so awesome. I went out for lunch with my Mom and out for dinner with my Mom and Lance who is my mom's boy friend, and my friend Chris. I got lots of chocolates, and a mini hipster to carry around my stuff in. Also, I got a kit you can make bracelet's with. I can't to use them.

Mary Beth had a fun weekend of karaoking

2012-01-31T07:21:00.000-08:00

Saturday I went to karaoke and I sang five songs. The five songs I sang were Proud to be an American, Blackbird, The Climb, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and Pokerface. And after that we played some games. We played a dance game where I did the robot and we played wipe out. We also had pizza there too. It was fun. I had a great weekend.

A Cobblestone student became more confident through sharing in her classes

2012-01-31T06:07:00.000-08:00

Cobblestone arts center has been a great experience for me. I enjoy many activities it has to offer especially music. And also art,and outings to the mall.,and art galeries and concerts. I think that i have benefited most from public speaking. When I first started here I was too shy to talk and too nervous to share stuff with anyone. Through reading in small groups and a teacher having me read my favorites (funny jokes) I learned to be more confident in participating in sharing announcements. I hope to inspire others with doing the same.

Veronica is excited to visit her family in Puerto Rico

2012-01-30T09:39:00.000-08:00

I like going to Puerto Rico on vacation. I am going back to visit very soon. I am going to see my dad and I'll stay in my room at my dad's house. I will go see brother, my uncle, my aunt, my niece and nephew while I'm there. My dad gives me money and I go shopping and get a coloring book. I miss my brother a lot. I am excited to go back to Puerto Rico.

Christine is going to make her own gluten free pizza tonight for dinner

2012-01-30T07:44:00.000-08:00

Today at my group home we are making our own pizzas. I love pizza so much. They make put healthy things on my pizza which drives me nuts. They make me put broccoli, olives, and tomatoes on it. They just want us to be healthy. I just want pepperoni and cheese. My pizza will be specially made gluten free because I'm on a gluten free diet. My staff wants us to eat good stuff.

Jamel has lost 10 pounds on his new diet and exercise routine

2012-01-30T07:15:00.000-08:00

I have started eating healthy foods. I have started eating healthy foods because I am able to lose more weight and that makes me feel good. I'm eating carrots, celery, green beans, and collard greens. I'm also eating some fruits like apples, pears, banana's, oranges, and kiwi. I'm exercising my arms, my legs, and my upper body to go along with this new diet. I've lost about 10 pounds on my new diet.

Chris will be busy this weekend doing his art photography

2012-01-27T10:36:00.000-08:00

This weekend I'm going to put up a fence then I'm going to put the carpet down then some Easter eggs then I'll do my hen house picture. Then I'm going to take a picture of my skittles wand. For that I'm going to use low lights. I would also like to take a picture of Molly Shannon in Central Park with eggs and buildings around her, with her standing on synthetic grass. These are just some examples of art I love.

Erin's birthday is tomorrow

2012-01-26T06:14:00.000-08:00

My birthday is tomorrow I will be 29 also I am going out for dinner at the Winfield and before that I am going the collet store. And I am taking my b-day off I am sleeping in and watching t.v. I asked for a massage for my birthday. I hope I will get one.

Brendan would like to introduce himself to all of you

2012-01-25T10:35:00.000-08:00

Hi my name is Brendan and I am happy about my life. I am smart, I am brave, and I am joyful. I like my friends to be happy. I make them happy by showing them proper respect and love. I am great with my friends. I love my mom and Val. They are happy with me. I want to be wise and become a good singer. I like to sing songs. I enjoy my days here. I wish I could live at the Cobblestone. I want to be closer to the Cobblestone.

Adam is wearing his favorite Snoop Dogg shirt today

2012-01-24T09:37:00.000-08:00

I am a big fan of big snoop doggy dogg. He is the best rapper in the world. I am wearing my favorite snoop shirt today. I have every one of his albums.

Christine want's to sing opera and write music like her teachers Helana and Nate

2012-01-24T07:10:00.000-08:00

I want to be a song writer and write music. I want to be like Nate and Helana. I want to sing opera like Helana and learn how to write songs like Nate. I am good at drums and I became good by watching Nate play drums. I would like Nate to play more drum's in class. When I watch Helana sing, I think she can do anything. She helps me learn how to sing. I like having talented teacher's.

Deepesh took a family trip to Pennsylvania this weekend

2012-01-23T10:24:00.000-08:00

I had a good weekend. I watched the NFL playoffs. Me my brother and my friends watched it. They were exciting games. I went to Pennsylvania on Friday and went to the mall there on Saturday. We went to Bon-Ton. My mom bought me new pants and a new hat and bought my brother a Penn St fleece. We ate too much. I love taking trips.

JoJo baked a gigantic cookie this weekend

2012-01-23T09:26:00.000-08:00

Over the weekend I made a huge cookie. The biggest cookie I've ever made. It took up almost the whole pan. It was a raisin, apple, and cinnamon cookie. Me, my housemates and staff ate it together. And it was delicious. It took us a few hours to make because we had to chop everything up and mix it in a bowl together. I enjoy baking a lot.

Jamel is learning how to keep a good attitude

2012-01-23T07:07:00.000-08:00

I'm learning how to keep a good attitude. I'm doing that by not getting upset, not getting mad, talking in a calm voice, and trying to calm down. I started trying to have a better attitude so I can see things more clearly. My mother is helping me do this. It's benefiting me.

Joann is going to go all out at dinner on ''Takeout Friday'' at her supervised apartment

2012-01-20T10:20:00.000-08:00

At my supervised apartment every Friday we get takeout. We get subs, pop, and chips. I love where I live. I get along with everybody. I love my staff members, they are really really nice and fun to be with. We go place, we go to the movies and shopping at Wal-Mart. We have good dinners there. Yesterday we had pork chops, yellow rice, corn, and salad. I enjoy living there.

Adam cried during and after Wayne Gretzky's last hockey game

2012-01-19T10:21:00.000-08:00

It was April 18th 1999 and the greatest player in hockey took his final bow on the garden ice. He didn't score any goals that game but he recorded his final assist. Who is better then Wayne Gretzky? The answer is no one. He is the best there ever was. I cried during and after his last game because I knew he wasn't coming back. He was the greatest to ever wear a Rangers sweater. Wayne Gretzky is my all time favorite hockey player.

Veronica is looking forward to her family gathering this weekend

2012-01-19T07:51:00.000-08:00

This weekend is my nieces birthday and I'm dying my hair blonde for it. We are going to have rice and chicken and pizza. We are going to have cake for desert. My mom is giving her clothes for her birthday present. I look forward to family gatherings.

Mary Beth is going to do some sculpturing this weekend

2012-01-19T06:39:00.000-08:00

This weekend I am going to Michaels And I'm going to pick up some clay. I'm going to do some sculpturing. I'm going to going sculpt Little Red Riding Hood, which is part of the theme at the Cobblestone this period. I have planned this ever since I heard about the theme. I love arts and crafts.

Mark talks about his road back from brain surgery

2012-01-18T08:55:00.000-08:00

I have had two brain tumors removed from my brain. One in 1979 and one in 1986.the brain tumors gave me epilepsy, diabetes inisipidus. And I also have to take about 30 pills a day in the morning and at night. I did a lot of rehab all over the city of Rochester. I worked really hard in each rehab I went to and I made alot of improvement. I am definitely glad that I worked to this point.

Jamel's goal is to interview author Maurice Sendak

2012-01-18T07:41:00.000-08:00

My goal is to interview the author Maurice Sendak in computer class. That's my goal because he wrote Where The Wild Things Are and that's one of my favorite books. One of the questions I'm going to ask him is what was your inspiration for that book. It's been my goal for a long time to interview him.

Brendan is excited about interviewing an author in computer class

2012-01-18T07:29:00.000-08:00

I am excited to interview an author in computer class. I'm excited because author's are a different kind of person. They are creative and really into books. I am thinking about what questions I am going to ask them. I am going to ask how fun it is to be them. I love to be creative.

JoJo made a whole pan of soft and chewy brownies

2012-01-17T09:24:00.000-08:00

I made chocolate fudge brownies yesterday. I made a whole pan. It didn't take me long at all, only 10 minutes. I make really good delicious brownies. They are soft and chewy and fattening. After I made brownies I did my stretches like I always do. My best thing that I make is egg plant parmesan. I make it really good.

Matt loves volunteering at the Humane Society

2012-01-17T09:09:00.000-08:00

I love volunteering at the Humane Society in Lyons. I enjoy walking the dogs and taking care of the cats. I'm glad to help out wherever they need me to. My favorite animal there to take care of is a black lab named Roxy. She is fun to be around. I love animals.

Laurie eats like a queen at her group home

2012-01-17T07:15:00.000-08:00

At my group home the food is pretty good. Actually, today for lunch I got salmon for lunch. They serve a lot of chicken and fish and steak for dinner. When the special times come we got apple crisp, Jello cake, peach cobbler, peanut butter pie and my favorite peanut butter parfaits with chocolate pudding and peanut butter. We keep on having good healthy food at my house.

Tracie loves her books on tape she recieved for Christmas

2012-01-12T10:20:00.000-08:00

The Christmas gift I love the most that I got this year are books on tape. It's relaxing listening to them and it educates me. One book on tape I got was '' What it takes to be a lawyer''. It's really interesting. I listen to my books on tape on weekends when I have free time. I look forward to getting more gifts like that.

Stacy is the best player on her basketball team

2012-01-12T09:23:00.000-08:00

My basketball team is doing good. We are in 1st place and are 6-0. I am the best player on the team. Last game I had 26 points and 21 rebounds. I am best at shooting 3 pointers and layups. My team name is the Wildcats and we play games all around the counties. I like to play basketball.

Erin is planning her mom's 60th birthday party

2012-01-12T06:28:00.000-08:00

On March 10th on a Saturday I'm having a surprise birthday party for my mom. She will be the big 6-0. I'm going to have lot's of people over. I'm going to go to Wegmans and buy a chocolate and vanilla cake. I'm going to have pepperoni and cheese and crackers also. I hope my mom won't see this, sometimes she looks at it.

Sara is planning a fun Disney trip with her family

2012-01-11T10:20:00.000-08:00

I am very excited that I was independent enough to save and earn enough money to go to Disney World. I want my grandpa and my mom to go with me. I want to stay at a resort or a hotel in the middle of Disney. The first day at Disney World I'd like to visit the animal area, go on lot's of rides and actually take my grandpa and mom out to dinner for once. Then we will go to sleep and the next day I will take video's and photo's of all the Disney characters I see. And look at all of the different shops and sites that are around. After that I will just have fun till I go home.

Shirley is excited about the new theater being built

2012-01-11T09:34:00.000-08:00

I like to be with my friends at the Cobblestone. If I ever have a problem anything I can talk to the staff and they always help me. They are starting to make the theater and I'm very happy about it. We are doing a performance in the spring about animals. When we go on field trips to the mall and exercise it relaxes me. It always makes me feel good. I enjoy coming to Cobblestone.

Adam loved seeing his family in New Jersey last weekend

2012-01-11T08:49:00.000-08:00

I have a bracelet autographed by my favorite goaltender in the whole league and the best goaltender in the whole league Henrik Lundqvist. I got it at the Woodbridge Mall last Saturday in New Jersey. During the trip I stayed at my grandma's the whole time. Sunday I saw my uncle and my cousin and his wife and kid. I love seeing my family in New Jersey

Rob is having fun in dance class learning the rockin robin

2012-01-11T07:19:00.000-08:00

Today I'm learning a dance with the other boys. Kristin is teaching us to dance the rockin robin performed by The Jackson Five. Some of the moves were fun. She had us flapping our arms like wings. It was a pretty cool to learn this dance. The girls have their piece called '' Feed the Birds'' from Mary Poppins. The girls piece was graceful, while the boys piece was rockin out. When you try out this dance you will have a lot of fun.

Brendan has a full week of activities ahead

2012-01-09T10:28:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow is Library day for me. I'm looking forward to seeing my friends there. On Library day I go in there and find cool stuff. I always bring him cool DVD's from the library. On Wednesdays is shopping day for me. I buy CD's and DVD's at the Record Archive. I go to the Record Archive with my friend. He likes to travel with me. And on Friday my friend Ann comes and we have fun together. I have a fun week ahead.

Deepesh had a nice family weekend

2012-01-09T07:39:00.000-08:00

Saturday I went to my uncles house for dinner and I had Indian food. My parents and me and my brother went. Sunday I went to church from 430-630 and had dinner there. Then I got home and watched the game with my family. I'm glad Tebow won. I had a good weekend.

Chrissy made up her own dance she calls '' Chrissy Dancing''

2012-01-09T07:15:00.000-08:00

I like to dance. I made up my own dance where I hop up and down and put one foot in front of the other. I call it '' Chrissy Dancing''. I usually do it in dance and music class. I like doing Chrissy Dancing to Michael Jackson music the most. I have fun Chrissy Dancing.

Jamel will be singing '' Buffalo Soldier'' in this springs performance

2012-01-09T07:05:00.000-08:00

I'm doing the song Buffalo Soldier for the performance in the spring. I'm doing the song because it talks about the animals. The reason I chose this song is because I want to learn it. The song is by Bob Marley. He is singing something about history. He talks about fighting for survival. And he's talking about just being a Buffalo Soldier. I'm a fan of Bob Marley.

Laurie is going to Florida to visit her parents

2012-01-09T06:42:00.000-08:00

I'm going to Florida soon. Every year me, my sister, my brother in-law, and my two nephews fly down to go see my parents in Florida for a week. Every day we take it one step at a time. One day we go some where the next day we stay home. We plan out the week what we want to do. This year we are going to the dolphin rehab hospital in Tampa. I love dolphins and we can all go as a family. We have been going down there for about 5 years now. How my parents got this place was my dad gave it to my mom for her birthday one year. I hope I enjoy my trip.

Joann finally got her 32 inch flat screen for Christmas

2012-01-05T10:16:00.000-08:00

I finally got my 32 inch flat screen TV for Christmas. I thought I would be getting a 20 inch but my mom surprised me. I got a camcorder digital camera. I got DVD holders for DVD's. I got a new Eeyore shirt that says make me smile. I got a new blue hooded sweatshirt. I had an awesome Christmas.

Mary Beth is going to see The Muppets movie this weekend

2012-01-05T06:20:00.000-08:00

This weekend I'm going to the movies with my father. We are going to go see The Muppets. The Muppets are really funny and I like Kermit the Frog. I also tried the Muppets collection of fingernail polish. I have all the Muppet movies ever made. I am a huge fan of The Muppets.

Erin is now a staff assistant in art class

2012-01-03T10:26:00.000-08:00

I'm a staff assistant with Leigh now in art class. I got to help her in art class in 1st and 2nd period. I help her clean up after classes. I also help her get ready for classes. Leigh talked to Helana about having me in there because I'm really good at art. I really love my job.

Adam eat, sleeps, and breathes NY Rangers hockey

2012-01-03T09:34:00.000-08:00

I eat, sleep, and breath the NY Rangers. I started becoming a fan of the Rangers in 1996. I started becoming a fan of them because they are a great team and they had the greatest leader in sports in Mark Messier. The best part about being a fan of the Rangers is going to Madison Square Garden and seeing a game. The atmosphere is great. Everyone is chanting '' Let's go Rangers!''. I feel at home in Garden at more then any hockey rink.

Matt had a great holiday season

2012-01-03T09:10:00.000-08:00

I got a lot of dog stuff for Christmas. I got a calender with dogs on it and a bunch of dog post it pads. I also got one of the shirts I have on today. A green long sleeve shirt. I like it. On new years I stayed up and watched the ball drop till 1 in the morning. Then I went to bed. I had a nice holiday season.

Deepesh had a great New Years Eve weekend with family

2012-01-02T10:13:00.000-08:00

I enjoyed new years eve it was good. I liked watching Justin Beiber and Lady Gaga. Then we went out for Chinese. Sunday morning I had breakfast and lunch with my brother and my mom and dad. I went to church Sunday afternoon. Church was good. We had dinner at church. We had tacos and rice. I had a great new years eve weekend.

JoJo had a great time on new years with her housemates

2012-01-02T09:28:00.000-08:00

I went to a new years eve party. And I had sparkling grape juice, hors d'oeuvres, I also had some shrimp. My housemates and staff were at the party. We sat around and ate and talked and played music. And then we counted down till the ball dropped. Then after that I went home and played on the computer for awhile till I went to bed. That was my new years.

Mary Beth is seeing the benefits of her exercise program

2012-01-02T09:09:00.000-08:00

When I started doing my exercises it was hurting in my legs. But now I am noticing improvements when I do my exercises. I do the exercise bike for 12 minutes. I feel really good when I'm done. The exercises make me feel better about myself. I feel more hopeful to get healthy.

Rob is very happy the Giants beat the Cowboys to make the playoffs

2012-01-02T07:53:00.000-08:00

Whenever I watch TV and the Giants play I always have faith in my team the NY Giants to make it to the playoffs. It was so cool when the Giants beat the Cowboys to get into the playoffs. Eli the Quarterback is the best. He really brought his ''A'' game on. He really showed Tony Romo a thing or two. When any team goes against the Giants, The Giants will be on a rampage stopping anyone from scoring any touchdowns. I am a big Giants fan.

Laurie is excited to get out of the house while everyone else has the day off

2012-01-02T07:14:00.000-08:00

I was excited this morning to get out of the house because everyone else has the day off. I know Cobblestone is important to me because I've been here for a long long time. My top 3 favorite classes are Music class, Computer class and Art class. My first title is to be a student here and do what they want me to do sometimes and my second title is staff assistant and I help the teacher and sometimes help students. I love coming here everyday.

Deepesh would like to teach a class in Hindi

2011-12-29T10:18:00.000-08:00

I want to teach a Hindi class because I want others to be able to speak Hindi like I do. Vanessa told me I can teach a Hindi class. Hindi is an easy language to learn. It's a good language. Then you can go to any Indian and speak Hindi. I have spoken Hindi all my life.

Brendan likes music because it makes him happy when he's singing

2011-12-29T06:25:00.000-08:00

I like music because it makes me happy when I'm singing. And I like art because it's fun and I love making collages. I love animals and birds. I like theater productions. I like to perform with Lori Benson, she is nice and I love her. She is my closest friend of all time. I like going out into the community. Lori Benson takes us out into the community. I love activities.

Veronica got 3 new outfits and new perfume for Christmas

2011-12-28T09:03:00.000-08:00

My mom got me 3 new outfits for Christmas, and my sister got me new perfume. We had Christmas at my sisters house, I ate rice and we opened presents. I got a red 20 dollar gift card that I went shopping with. I bought a shirt and shoes with it. I felt very good about this Christmas.

Jamel was disappointed he didn't get the gift he wanted most for Christmas

2011-12-28T07:36:00.000-08:00

I got an Elite UFC shirt and a pair of pants for Christmas. But I didn't get my microphone yet. It has a long chord and a stand. I was disappointed that I didn't get it. I was going to use my microphone to announce. My grandma said I have to wait till next Monday to get it. Waiting is hard, you gotta have patience.

Erin got a new phone for Christmas

2011-12-22T07:11:00.000-08:00

I got a new phone for Christmas. I got a Samsung with 4G speed. It's like a computer and a phone. You can check your internet, you can go to Youtube, or send emails. It even has GPS on it. You can also play games on it. My mom got it for me in Cape Cod. I love it so much.

Being at the Cobblestone has helped a Cobblestone student through socially hindering aspects of her disability

2011-12-21T08:51:00.000-08:00

I have been a part of Cobblestone Arts Center since 2008. At first,I was nervous, but everyone was very welcoming and made me feel accepted. There are a mix of different people who come here. So it is not limited to certain type of person. The main focus is everyone focusing on having fun. It also helped me find a place where I could be myself and learn things at my own pace. The staff here is also accepting and knowledgeable. When i was a teenager I was diagnosed with aspergers syndrome,which is high functioning autism that hinders social skills. So growing up I was alone a lot. When I started here I was nervous about being alone again but I did end up finding talents I didn't know I had and I met a lot of people with similar interests. I enjoy public speaking, music, art, computers and horticulture in the years i spent here.

Veronica is getting a new outfit to wear on Christmas

2011-12-21T07:39:00.000-08:00

I'm going to Christmas at my sisters house. My mom is taking me shopping for clothes to wear on Christmas. My mom is going to buy me new pants and a shirt. My sister is going to cook for us. She is going to cook lasagna and rice. We are going to have pop, chips, and cold cuts also. I am going to call my dad on Christmas. He is sending me 20 dollars. I am excited for Christmas.

Laurie is excited about the brand new floor being put in her room

2011-12-20T07:30:00.000-08:00

I was told by my group home that I'm going to get a brand new bedroom floor. I was told that it was the oldest floor in the house and it needed to be replaced. I'm excited about it. I haven't decided if I want carpet or fake wood yet. I'm going to have to move everything out of my room when they put in the floor. They will probably do it while I'm at the Cobblestone so one day I'll come home to a brand new floor! I'm excited about the brand new floor.

Tracie love's her group home

2011-12-20T07:18:00.000-08:00

I really like my group home because they are nice and very friendly. They have an exercise bike there and a flat screen TV. We do fun activities like going out to eat or going to the mall and going to the planetarium. I'm luck to be in such a great group home.

Joann is hoping for a flat screen TV and a digital camera for Christmas

2011-12-19T10:33:00.000-08:00

I am going to be spending the night at my mom's for Christmas. I'll be there Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. We are going to have good food on Christmas Eve, we are going to have pizza and wings. On Christmas Eve we exchange gifts to each other. On Christmas morning we open all our gifts from my mom. For Christmas dinner we have a meat tray with cold cuts. My mom is cooking macaroni salad and my sister is making potato salad. I hope I am getting a flat screen TV for Christmas, and hopefully a digital camera. I want to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Shirley is crocheting a blanket for her friends baby

2011-12-19T09:21:00.000-08:00

I have been working on my crocheting. I am making a blanket for my friends baby. It's going to be a big size blanket with all different colors in it like purple, orange, green and red. On Christmas I will be going to my sister Merlin's house for the day with Jeffrey my nephew. We are going to be eating ham and watching a movie and maybe some crocheting. I love Christmas time.

Brendan loves singing Journey songs in Music class

2011-12-19T07:13:00.000-08:00

I am doing great and I'm happy because I love it here. I make friends here and it makes me happy to be with them. I have fun with them all day long. I love eating lunch with them, and I enjoy life. I have fun with Nate in music, where we get to sing Christmas songs. And of course Journey. I love being here

Erin is looking forward to working at her new job in Cape Cod

2011-12-15T10:21:00.000-08:00

After I move to Cape Cod I will be getting a new a job. I'll be cooking and gardening. I'm really looking forward to it. I'll be making flyers advertising for beach activities also. I'll be sad to leave the Cobblestone, and of course I'll come back and visit, but I'm looking forward to living in my new hometown and working at my new job.

Cobblestone is Marie's home away from home

2011-12-15T10:16:00.000-08:00

Today I woke up feeling very happy. I am so glad that I have so many good friends and family and teachers in my life. I try my best to stay positive and merry because life is too short to always be a cranky pants. Cobblestone is my home away from home.

Brendan is going to the Record Archive with his friend tomorrow.

2011-12-13T10:19:00.000-08:00

When I get home today I'm going to go with my friend Patrick to the library and get some cool stuff. I'm going to have fun with him. On Wednesday me and Patrick are going to the record archive to look around, have fun, and maybe buy some CD's. I have a collection of CD's and have fun with it. I am having a fun day at cobblestone. It's great fun here. I am happy that I will have a great 2 days with my friend Patrick and at the cobblestone.

Matt loves seeing his blog posts show up on cobblestones Facebook feed

2011-12-13T08:52:00.000-08:00

I love social networking. Facebook is my favorite thing to do. It helps me relax. It helps me to keep in touch with my friends. It keeps me updated with the news and I have a weather update on my page. I love seeing my blog posts show up on cobblestones Facebook, as well as my fellow students. Facebook is a good tool for socializing with my fellow students.

Laurie talked to a celebrity for her project in computer class

2011-12-13T07:39:00.000-08:00

All of the computer students talked to a star on the radio talk show in computer class. All of the students had fun doing it. We all asked him all different kind of questions. Like what was his favorite music and a bunch of other questions. We all thought it was a neat thing to do. I personally myself thought it was awesome, and it felt pretty cool to talk to a star. I love doing projects in computer like the radio talk show.

Deepesh wants to get a job in the community

2011-12-13T06:23:00.000-08:00

I applied for a job at Strong hospital. So far I've got no response. I want to get a job as soon as possible. I'm applying to Fairport, Perinton, and Victor libraries. I want to do book issues, where people check out and check in. I want to get a job in the community.

JoJo got an early Christmas gift in a touch screen computer

2011-12-12T08:57:00.000-08:00

I put up my Christmas decorations on Sunday night. I put up Santa and his sleigh on my dining room table. I put stuffed animals of a reindeer and a snowman over my couch. My brother and my mother decided to give me my Christmas gifts early because it's to hard to hide from me. They gave me a touch screen computer. Now if I want to finger paint I could. When I get home from the cobblestone we are putting the tree up. I love Christmas.

Christine is welcomed back to the cobblestone after a lengthy surgery recovery time

2011-12-12T07:30:00.000-08:00

I haven't been to the cobblestone since Thanksgiving because I had surgery. I've had a pacemaker since I was 19 and they had to put a new battery in it. They put me to sleep and after they did that they put in IV in my hand. I went home the next morning and they got me a nice teddy bear. I've been home resting ever since. I'm glad to be back at the cobblestone.

Mary Beth sponsors a missionary from India

2011-12-09T10:13:00.000-08:00

Tonight I am going to a fundraiser at my church. We are doing a dinner to raise money. We are raising money for the missionaries. I sponsor a missionary over seas through Gospel of Asia. The person I sponsor is from India and she is a girl. I am going to the movies Saturday to see the muppets with my niece. Sunday I am going to a sports banquet for the Special Olympics. I have lot's to do this weekend.

Jamel is glad his sister is ok after going to the hospital

2011-12-09T07:47:00.000-08:00

I'm glad my sister is ok even though she's at the hospital. My family went to see her last night in the hospital and I was worried. My grandmother said she was ok and that makes me feel better. My grandma said my sister will be back soon. I can't wait to see her.

Joe is interested in learning sign language

2011-12-09T07:37:00.000-08:00

I am interested in learning sign language. I practice Wednesdays here at the cobblestone. I would like to get good enough to hold a conversation with someone in sign language. I am trying to learn Christmas carol's in sign language. My goal is to get everybody learning sign language. I love learning a new language.

Tracie get's lot's of benefits from her physical therapy

2011-12-08T10:13:00.000-08:00

I like my physical therapy. It keeps me moving and active. It's interesting to me because they educate me on my muscles and how they work. They also educate me on the right foods to eat, stretching exercises I should at home and how often I should stretch. It makes me feel better about myself.

Eric is inspired by his music teacher Nate to become a good singer

2011-12-07T08:53:00.000-08:00

I am becoming a singer. I want to be somebody famous. I'm focusing on my vocal warm up's on my own. I also practice with Nate and Helana in music class. I want to follow in Nate's footsteps in making CD's and writing songs. Nate is my mentor, he helps me sing and focus on what song I want to sing. He inspires me by having me sing solo's in music class to show me how good I can be. I love singing.

Joann is having lunch this weekend with a old friend

2011-12-06T10:11:00.000-08:00

Me and my friend are going out to lunch on Saturday. I haven't seen her in over 15 years. We are going to a nice restaurant. We might go to Chili's or Red Robin. I'm going to get a cheeseburger, fries, maybe onion rings, and a diet coke. We are going window shopping and catch up on what's been going on in our lives. Her daughter is coming with us too. And we are going to have a great time!

Stacy stays active by playing in a basketball league

2011-12-06T09:29:00.000-08:00

I play in a basketball league. We play at St John Fisher, Geneva and all over. So far this season we have won 1 and lost 1. I play forward, I block shots before they make the basket. I'm the ball handler. I bring the ball down the court and pass it to my teammates. Last game I made a 3 pointer and we won the game. I like to play basketball games.

Veronica has big plans for her birthday

2011-12-06T07:42:00.000-08:00

My birthday is coming up soon. I'm getting a new dress and I'm getting a haircut and my nails done. I'm getting my hair colored. I'm going to get my hair colored blonde. I'm getting new perfume and makeup. My dad is getting me a coloring book. I'm going to watch tv and color. We are going to have chicken wings and pizza. I'm excited about my birthday