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Reinbows’ Roundup
Reinbows, Inc., of Windom, MN
43341 480th Ave, Windom, MN 56101
Reinbows’ Mission
“Using equine-assisted activities to
help people achieve healthy behaviors
and reclaim the joy in their lives”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mary Olson, Chair
Justin Espenson, Vice Chair
Brianne Miller, Secretary
Jim Miller
Gary Quiring
Lynel Stevens
Gordy Gravely
Karen Skarphol
Gearing Up for Spring & Summer!
STAFF
Damon Weinandt, Admin. Director
Volunteer Opportunities
Reinbows offers a wide variety of
opportunities for volunteering such as
helping with; programs, events, senior
citizen visits, crafts, office duties, grounds
maintenance, and the horses!
Visit reinbowsinc.org & click on the
“Get Involved” tab for more information.
Thank you!
Rellie: New Horse!
Our 6th Fjord, Rellie was born in Norway, and
came to us from Canada this February. She's
17 years old, and is a beautiful, talented horse.
We can already see that she considers herself
to be the Queen of the Horses.
“Bully Proof” Seminars – Scheduled throughout the Spring & Summer!
In these NEW school & community seminars our horses will teach families how
to handle issues such as bullying, anger management, healthy choices, self-esteem,
and conflict resolution.
Life-Skills & Horses – Ages 8-11: 10am-12pm, Mon. & Tues., June 2-June 24.
Ages 12-15: 10am-12pm, Wed. & Thurs., June 4-June 26.
This program teaches kids how to succeed and feel good about themselves.
Carpentry, crafts, making healthy food, and rocket launching are some of the fun
activities that complement the horse time! Cost: $200.00.
Summer Horse Camp – Ages 8-12: 9am-1pm, Mon.-Friday, July 7-July 11...
Anyone who loves horses, wants to ride and have fun should attend! Cost: $250.00.
Women, Health, & Horses – Date to be announced! Led by Dr. Mary Olson,
this one-day seminar will cover topics on how to live a healthy lifestyle.
Many Senior Citizen & Organizational Visits to Reinbows!
Contact Damon Weinandt at 507-822-0526 or at reinbows@windomnet.com with
any questions regarding these programs and how to get registered!
2014 Spring & Summer Events to watch for!
April 22nd- Easter Theme Parade to the Good Samaritan Society!
July 20th- Senior Sunday- See the horses, view the garden, enjoy cookies,
root beer floats, & Old Tyme Music!
Kappy (left) and Rellie (right)
share a link: their fathers had a
famous trotting race in Norway years ago.
Guess what? Kappy's dad won!
Sept. 13th- 4th Annual Fall Festival & Kids’ Rodeo!
Outdoor Movies, Senior Citizen Visits, and MANY other fun events!
Please visit reinbowsinc.org for 2014 Program & Event information!
REINBOWS’ ROUNDUP
SPRING 2014
Girls’ Group is Having Fun!
Thank You to these
Wonderful Donors!
Howard & Rosie Davis
Federated Rural Electric
Ellie Giese
Bob & Phyllis Heinitz
Mary Klosterbuer
David Miller/Leslie Livingston
Mary Olson/Jim Miller
The Remick Foundation
St. Olaf ELCA, Odin
Thrivent Financial of Windom
Judy Trotter
Scott & Amiee Veenker
Maxine Walen
Jodi Wendland
Windom United Drive Donors
In its fourth year, Girls’ Group is an afterschool program, which meets once a
week that is designed to help individuals build confidence, foster positive
behaviors, and develop social skills. Each session includes group time, crafts
& horse time! The girls are having a great time with Jodi Johnson from
Greater Minnesota instructing the class!
Reinbows Reads!
Paving a New Way in Our Indoor Arena!
As the ground begins to thaw, we are getting excited to complete renovations
in our indoor area to add handicapped friendly pavers! These pavers will
allow guests and participants easier access to all of our activities in the arena.
This is a big step for Reinbows’ next endeavor of offering individuals with
disabilities the opportunity to enjoy our programming with the horses!
Thank you to the Robert and Helen Remick Charitable Foundation Trust for
helping us make this possible!
The Local Acre Up & Running This Spring!
Reinbows’ participants benefit from all the healthy food and fun activities
provided by The Local Acre! The kids enjoy watching the garden grow
and have fun planting their own flowers in a number of our programs.
Soon, the whole community will have a chance to enjoy some fresh
produce from The Local Acre, when the Farmers’ Market begins in June!
Alida wonders…“Was this really a fence?”
She’s glad the snow is gone now and spring is here!
Growing and getting ready for your table!
What a fun way to learn at Reinbows Reads!
Reinbows Reads is an afterschool-tutoring
program, which, meets twice a week at the
Windom Area High School Media Center.
Students are provided a welcoming
environment, supportive volunteer tutors,
and a snack at each session. Reinbows’
Reward Points are earned for attendance,
bringing homework, reading 20 minutes,
and good behavior. These points are then
used towards horse activities, which are
held at the Reinbows’ Barn! This is made
possible in part by a generous donation
from Maxine Walen and the help of many
volunteers, Thank you!
A big “THANKS” to everyone who stopped by our
booth to say “HOWDY” at the Farm & Home Show!
Reinbows, Inc. of Windom, MN is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation
Phone: 507-822-0526 Email: reinbows@windomnet.com
Website: www.reinbowsinc.org
Reinbows does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs & activities.