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Giant Steps In Art Therapy: Better About Myself

Forest (Robby) Herron is a U.S Navy Veteran who served from 1980-82.  He was diagnosed with a serious mental illness at the age of 19.  As a member of the Giant Steps program, Robby states, “This is like a family for me—I’m able to get out of my shell.  His artwork is often filled with colorful geometric shapes, and always has personal meaning. Sometimes it may reflect a recent event in his life, other times it alludes to the simple pleasures in life.

Giant Steps In Art Therapy: Window To Escape

Jerel Wenger, USN, ‘66 - ‘70 was diagnosed with MS in 1990. Despite his physical challenges, he enjoys creating meticulously designed mosaic pots in the Giant Steps program. Of Giant Steps Art Therapy he says, “It has provided me with a window to escape from the restrictions of my disabled state. It stimulates me both mentally and physically, and actually helps me to maintain some dexterity in my fingers. I look forward to attending each week for the connections and camaraderie.” 

Yale Students for Veterans - Veterans Day Activities

Veterans Day Activities

November 11, 2016

Veteran Portrait Gallery:

9 AM – 4 PM

Woolsey Hall Rotunda

Visitors will have the opportunity to connect with Yale’s rich military past by reading the stories of six Yale veterans as they pass through the Woolsey Hall Rotunda. Enter and explore the lives of Yale veterans via photos and short biographies around the perimeter of the Rotunda.

Veterans Day Social

Come celebrate the service and sacrifices of all veterans at the informal Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) New Haven Veterans Day Social! There will be drink and appetizer specials. All veterans and friends are welcome. 

  • Wednesday, November 11
  • Wheelers Restaurant & Taproom, 180 Amity Rd., Woodbridge, CT
  • 3:00 - 5:00 PM
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