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Save the Date 19TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: Monday, Aug. 15 GRAFTON FAMILY PICNIC: Thursday, Aug. 18 MARK'S ANNUAL MOTORCYCLE RIDE FUNDRAISER: Saturday, Aug. 27 FARGO FAMILY PICNIC: Thursday, Sept. 8 OKTOBERFEST: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14–15 Mission The Mission of Catholic Health Initiatives is to nurture the healing ministry of the Church, supported by education and research. Fidelity to the Gospel urges us to emphasize human dignity and social justice as we create healthier communities. Vision CHI Friendship is devoted to: Catholic: Living Our Mission and Core Values Learning something new from each other every day Focusing on improving quality of life for all community members Supporting people to achieve their hopes and dreams by valuing choice, self-determination, and dignity of risk Health: Improving the Health of the People and Communities We Serve Embracing a holistic approach to empowering people to nurture their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being Working together to create a community that embraces a healthy spirit for all Initiatives: Pioneering Models and Systems of Care toEnhance Care Delivery Pioneering creative service delivery that embodies quality and innovative opportunities for the people we support Providing leadership through listening, learning, and continuous improvement and exploration of promisingpractices Take our survey and win an Apple Watch Sport! We want to know what you think about CHIFriendship Milestones. Visit 4healthier.me/milestones and complete our surveyfor a chance towin. Everyone's Got Talent On Friday, February 12, nearly 20 performers sang, danced, and recited their hearts out at the annual North Dakota's Got Talent event. People supported by three local organizations—CHI Friendship, the Life Skills & Transition Center, and REM North Dakota—took the stage in front of an audience of more than 100 community members. Solo acts, duos, and group performances delighted attendees. "There was a lot of variety," said Heather Jenkins, Qualied Developmental Disability Professional Administrator at CHI Friendship. "A duo sang 'Ring of Fire.' One gentleman sang and played his guitar. A lady recited the poem 'Footprints in the Sand' and then sang 'You Are My Sunshine.' These were just a few of the memorable performances." A panel of six community business leaders—three of whom kept their identities secret until the end of the show—judged the acts and awarded several prizes at the end of theevent. "Our organization supports many gifted people," Jenkins said. "Several times during the show, I heard audience members say, 'Oh my goodness, I didn't know [he or she] had that talent!' Events like North Dakota's Got Talent allow people we support to embrace their spirituality and creativity. They choose what they want to do for their talent and look forward to this event each year." CHI FRIENDSHIP /// www.chifriendship.com 2