Wingspan Life Resources

09/17/2025

Clients and staff embraced fun and creative ways to move every part of their bodies at last night's creative movement class with COMPAS Teaching Artist Alanna Morris. There was so much laughter! We love seeing everyone let loose, try new moves and enjoy time together.

09/16/2025

We're always so grateful to be able to display such an all-star lineup of sponsors for our Made in the Shade 5K Walk, Run & Roll fundraiser. We even received a visit from sponsors John and Jan Thames (AKA Papa and Nina)!

Whether you're a sponsor or a supporter, we're so excited to celebrate with you this Saturday, 9/20 from 9:30am-12:30pm at Lake Bde Maka Ska! Just look for the sea of Made in the Shade t-shirts when you get there 😎

09/11/2025

Our clients had an incredible time at the first class of a new residency, Exploring Self-Identity Through Dance, last night! COMPAS Teaching Artist Alanna Morris’s infectious energy filled the room and had clients and staff up and moving!

This is Alanna's second residency at Wingspan, and we’re so excited to have her back. We can’t wait to see how clients express their individuality in the weeks ahead!

09/08/2025

Join us in celebrating the amazing work of Direct Support Professionals around the country this week! DSPs are the heart and soul of everything Wingspan does to help people with disabilities live their best lives!

09/04/2025

We're so excited to gather tomorrow night for our annual Beer Choir fundraiser in partnership with Beer Choir Twin Cities and Dual Citizen Brewing! Wingspan is proud to make this event free and open to the public, but we always appreciate those who uplift us with a raffle ticket purchase or by giving a donation of any amount.

This year, Beer Choir is raising funds for our Good Neighbor Program! The program, created this year, came about to support and expand yard beautification efforts at our 35 group homes, and to recognize the amazing individuals and organizations who volunteer their time by lending us a helping hand! You can read more about the Good Neighbor Program following the below link, and donate by clicking the "Donate" button at the top of the page and designating your gift to Good Neighbor!

https://wingspanlife.org/support/goodneighbor/

09/03/2025

Just one day away from NFL kickoff! There are a lot of Vikings fans living in Wingspan homes, and thanks to a generous gift of tickets by donor Mike Mooney, many got a chance to see their team prepare for the season at training camp this year!

Donations like Mike's put smiles on the faces of our clients, and creates lasting memories. We couldn't be more grateful! Here's to the Wingspan Vikings fans, and here's hoping that we don't need Justin Jefferson to throw many passes this season (video included)!

09/03/2025

On Friday, clients created stunning abstract paintings by adding drops of paint to paper, folding it, and watching symmetrical blends appear.

They also made unique greeting cards by cutting and gluing photos. Some turned shapes into flowers, others designed totally original creations. Everyone left proud and excited to share their cards.

A big thank you to COMPAS Teaching Artist Shakun Maheshwari (Shakuntala Design) for an amazing five-week residency! Our clients and staff loved every class and felt inspired by her creativity and the cultural traditions she shared.

08/29/2025

08/29/2025

Wingspan's fundraiser in partnership with and is coming up next Friday at 6:30pm! Admission is free!

Not only can you look forward to enjoying Dual Citizen Brewing's amazing beer, seltzers, and slushies while we sing the night away, but you could take home a basket for your after-party!

Find the Wingspan raffle table for a chance to win baskets of wine, margaritas, and bloody marys (oh my!) Tickets are just $10, and drawings will take place at 7:30pm. You don't need to be present to win!

08/27/2025

Made in the Shade is less than a month away!

We're remembering all the fun times last year- complete with live music, great food, costumed superheroes, and a community of support for youth and adults impacted by developmental disabilities. We're so excited to kick it off again this September 20th at 9:30am at Thomas Beach, Bde Maka Ska!

Unable to attend? You can help make memories with a contribution toward priority needs at our group homes, and the arts and music programs that our clients love at https://wingspanlife.org/support/donate/

08/23/2025

Our clients used flower, butterfly and leaf stencils to create neat dimensional art with pencils and black Sharpies in this week's Mandala art class with COMPAS Teaching Artist Shakun (Shakuntala Design). Shakun introduced concepts like foreground and background.

The amount of focus in the room was incredible, and some clients were so excited about their creations that they made two pieces! We love seeing the pride and joy that comes from exploring new techniques and expression through art.

08/19/2025

Yesterday, clients enjoyed a wonderful bilingual puppet show, The Adventures of Juan Bobo, performed by Open Eye Theatre.

This was the second time we’ve welcomed their energetic Driveway Tour to Wingspan, and once again the crew was fantastic. Thank you, Open Eye, for bringing such a fun and engaging performance to our community!