Hi everybody. We have been having lots of fun with music in the Life Shop. We have been writing our own music. I wrote a remix to “Smile” by Uncle Kracker. I chose it because it reminds me of my older brother. I wrote it for him about how much I have loved...
Opportunity Knocks is an official charity partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!! Runners will be fundraising for Opportunity Knocks as they train to run 26.2 miles on October 8, 2017. We are excited to introduce you to Renee, one of our dedicated team...
Opportunity Knocks is an official charity partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!! Runners will be fundraising for Opportunity Knocks as they train to run 26.2 miles on October 8, 2017. We are excited to introduce you to Jeni, one of our dedicated team...
Opportunity Knocks is an official charity partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon!! Runners will be fundraising for Opportunity Knocks as they train to run 26.2 miles on October 8, 2017. We are excited to introduce you to Meg, one of our dedicated team...
EXERCISE These Workout Warriors completed a tough circuit training including the battle rope, sit to stands, sit ups, TRX squats, and boxing! WELLNESS Warriors picked their favorite restaurant and built their dream meal off the menu. We used MyPlates’s guide...
Over the summer the Life Shop was approved through the Illinois Assistive Technology Program to receive a five-week loan of a small motor switch and adapter to use in cooking. Warrior Kris with the help of his Life Coaches used the switch to make BBQ sauce for...
This summer the Warriors participated in 4 weeks of a full group program in Adventure Learning. Adventure Learning is a sort of philosophy toward learning. It traditionally involves low ropes and high ropes courses, and is geared toward building problem solving skills...
Life Shop Warriors complete a cooking pre- survey that asks them to select the kitchen skills they would like to work on during cooking when at the Life Shop. The survey asks them to either provide their desired skill or select skills from the list that includes...
In August, Warrior Madeleine selected hiking and nature as her peer led topic to research and explore for the next five-weeks. She dedicated five Tuesday mornings with Life Coach Sam planning a nature & hiking program for her friends at the Life Shop. While...
JOIN OUR TEAM! Guarantee your spot in the 2018 Bank of America Chicago Marathon by running in support of the Opportunity Knocks Warriors. Runners who register with an Opportunity Knocks guaranteed entry will be responsible for fundraising a minimum of $1,000 (marathon...
