“To be a Villager is a good way to have responsibility in following a schedule with your friends. You may work in the workshop and also work out in the gym. The houses are nice to live in and we help each other. To live here is good, as we all try to help one another.” ~Schroder


“Being a Villager at Annandale means that you learn a lot from going to class every day. Every day going to class means you are a much better person than you were before you came. You can make new friends while you live here.” ~ Mary


“For me, living at Annandale Village and being a Villager is like living in a fantasy world. It is a place where the employees trust us to live our lives with a lot of responsibility. Our living accommodations are super and the field trips we take are fantastic. My world is complete here and I love it at Annandale. Annandale Village is #1 in my heart.” ~ Eddie


“I play pool and swim and I like it here. I have lots of friends.” ~Paul


“I think it is nice to be a Villager. I like helping others. I get to do a lot of things like learning about new places in the art room. I also get to go to a lot of activities. I love Annandale Village and all my friends here.” ~Ian


“Being a Villager is good. I like riding bicycles. I like going out on trips to restaurants. I like when my family comes to visit. I like sitting by the fire when it’s cold. I like Annandale Village because I have a lot of friends. I like the activities, especially the bike club. I like taking walks around the houses. The Christmas party is fun because we exchange gifts.” ~Patti


“Being an Annandale Villager means we show respect to both Villagers and employees. We also are involved in many activities both on and off the Village grounds. Respect means that we give each other space when needed. My overall experience has been a good one. Yours should be too.” ~Russ


“Being a Villager here at Annandale means being in the Special Olympics. There are Case Managers if we have problems. We have good food in the cafeteria. There are nurses if we need medical help. There are parties to honor every holiday. There have been a lot of changes and people have come and gone through the years. My house parents have changed through the years but they have been good house parents.” ~Kathy