Thanksgiving at Chrysalis

Thanksgiving is one of the most festive times of the year at Chrysalis. Food, family, football, games and music all contribute to this fun weekend. The holiday provides families the opportunity to spend precious time with their daughters, as well as meet with their daughter's teachers and the clinical staff.

This year, the weekend officially kicked off when families gathered at the Chrysalis Center on Wednesday evening for a meet and greet. Families met each other and Chrysalis staff, and also ate delicious treats. Thanksgiving Day involved lots of good smells from the kitchen throughout the day, as well as football games, puzzles, family time, and, of course, the Thanksgiving feast!   

After an incredible dinner, numerous students and staffers shared their musical talents, and everyone was invited to share what they were grateful for this Thanksgiving. It was a very special time, and a number of parents said that it was the best Thanksgiving they ever experienced. 

What a great holiday! We have many reasons to be thankful here at Chrysalis!

Arts Opportunities at Chrysalis

This fall, Chrysalis has been offering multiple arts opportunities for students, including dance and music classes. These classes provide space, time, and instruction for girls to learn new skills or further develop existing skills.

Music opportunities include piano lessons and guitar lessons, as well as a general class that gives students time to practice any instrument and learn the elements of songwriting.

Dance opportunities include multiple class offerings each week where students learn dance techniques such as ballet, modern, jazz, and hip-hop.

Chrysalis will hold a talent show in early December. Whenever Chrysalis has a talent show, the students enjoy performing and appreciating the talents of their peers. This year will be no exception!

2011 Chrysalis Soccer Season

Guest post from Chrysalis Soccer Coach Carrie Peters:

The 2011 Chrysalis Soccer season was a season of growth and improvement.

With 24 players on the team, we had a wide variety of experience and skill. Our team captains were all experienced Chrysalis soccer players who lead the team on and off the field. We had several students who had never played soccer before, but they developed a general knowledge of the game and enjoyed being involved with a team.

Each week we had a team dinner after practice and the girls seemed to enjoy the camaraderie. We won our first game of the season at the end-of-the-year tournament, beating one of our long-time rivals. The girls screamed and cheered with joy; they were so proud of themselves and as the coach I was also proud of them. We concluded our season with a banquet, complete with awards and a viewing of the movie "Bend It Like Beckham" at the request of the students. 

Well done, Chrysalis soccer girls!