Commons to host Festival of Trees for twinkling 23rd annual event
Let the holiday festivities begin! Local nonprofit Liberty Place, who serves people with brain injuries, will present the 23rd Annual Festival of Trees on Friday, November 22nd. The event is marked by an auction of beautifully decorated trees during a gala dinner, to be held this year at The Commons at Baxter & Love beginning at 5:30pm. Tickets are $50 per person or $350 for a table of eight.
All proceeds from this gala auction are used to support the specialized programs needed for Liberty Place clients recovering from brain injuries. The evening will include a short program featuring survivors sharing their inspirational walks from coma to community. The event also includes live and silent auctions featuring the festively decorated trees, dinner and entertainment packages, and items for gifting and holiday decorating.
Trees will be decorated by many local individuals, businesses, and service groups for the benefit of Liberty Place. For gala tickets and further information, please contact general@libertyplace.org or call (406) 287-3154. The Commons is located at 1794 E Baxter Lane.
Liberty Place, Inc. serves clients in three facilities, creating a “continuum of care” for those working through the long and challenging process of re-learning and finding new life after severe brain injury. The Farmstead, the original facility, is located just south of Whitehall. The Townhouse, found in Whitehall is a next step for those who are a bit more independent. The organization’s newest facility, Bootstrap Ranch, operates just north of Belgrade. This site is for those working to maximize independence and practice skills before returning to the community.
The Liberty Place program features training about brain injury and its effects for clients and staff alike. Clients also have opportunities to participate in groups to stimulate cognitive function, behavior retraining, socialization skills and much more. Additionally, music therapy plays an important role as it is utilized for both individuals and group therapy sessions. Fun activities are also a big part of life at Liberty Place. Learn more about the organization by visiting www.libertyplace.org . •