Meet A Student

Jim, 53

"I like Loveland because of the activities and outings"

Originally from Ohio, Jimmy has been at Loveland since 2008. Jimmy lives in Nokomis with his family. At Loveland, Jimmy attends Computer Lab, Health  & Safety, Contracts Class, and Fitness. He also participates in Special Olympics in Bowling, Bocce, and Volleyball.

 

Testimonials

"From the moment I was introduced to Loveland by Carl Penxa, he showed me the wisdom of challenging our students to strive to follow a path in life that sometimes means allowing them to fail, thereby learning from their mistakes. I have watched so many of our students grow in this manner (pretty much the same way I learned in life). I have seen so many positive things happen including two of our students marry and move into their own place. I look forward to the completion of the Loveland Village so our "seniors" need not worry about having to relocate out of the Venice area as they age and instead can stay an continue to enjoy their local friendships and our campus."

Ted Bogusz

 

Contact Information

Loveland Center, Inc.

157 South Havana Road
Venice, FL 34292

Phone: (941) 493-0016
Fax: (941) 497-6179

Email: Info@lovelandcenter.com

 

Wish List

  • Health Advocacy Program DVD curriculum set
  • Conversation Skills DVD curriculum set
  • Apparatus/hangers to place permanently on ceiling strips for hanging holiday decorations
  • Educational DVD’s for Health & Safety class
  • Three flat digital food scales with large number displays
  • Corel Painter or Corel Painter Essentials software for art class
  • Exercise DVDs for Phase II (DVDs for age 50+ or beginner exercisers preferred)
  • Digital bathroom scale for fitness room 
  • DVDs suitable for family viewing
  • ABLEWARE card holders for Open Learning Center classroom
  • Aluminum stepladder, 12-foot
  • HP 94 and 95 printer cartridges for student use in computer lab
  • Jewelry to be sold at the Lovelanders' Annual Jewelry Sale fundraiser

Mosaic class: stained glass (whole or pieces), small concrete stepping stones, tacky glue, Taurus 3 electric saw replacement kit with new blade, electric glass cutter, and 12” x 12” or 8” x 8” white ceramic tiles to create mosaic art work.

Transition class: seven used computer CPUs with flat panel monitors, one foldable 8 ft table, wall-attached magazine rack, 4 ft open-cabinet with 4 shelves, word search books, and elementary reading and math computer CDs.

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