The jolly man himself paid a special visit to the residents of Battlefords Residential Services Inc. at their annual Christmas party held Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the Territorial Alliance Church.
Together with family and friends, staff and the board directors from BRSI, everyone celebrated the joy of season with a turkey dinner with all the fixings.
BRSI is a non-profit community based organization and a Canada Revenue Agency registered charity that provides residential, day programming and supported living to individuals in our community who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities. BRSI provides these services through the operation of six residential group homes, providing care for 35 individuals, Supported Living Program for up to 15 individuals and a day program (BRIDGE) for nine individuals.
Board chairperson Yvonne Nyholt, on behalf of the board of directors, expressed her gratitude to the leadership team and all the staff who care for and support all the individuals in their care. She also expressed her thanks to the families and guardians who support BRSI and to the rest of the board of directors for their commitment and time, ensuring that BRSI鈥檚 vision of having 鈥淗appy, healthy people at home in our community鈥� is always at the forefront of everything BRSI does.
Of course, the highlight of the Christmas party was the special visit from Santa Claus. He brought many smiles and much joy and laughter to everyone in attendance.
To find out more about BRSI check out their Facebook page. For more specific information about the programs and services offered or to make a donation to BRSI to support its ongoing programming, please contact the main office at 306-446-8830.
