The Blog of Bill Barry…
SPECIAL EVENTS- SCROLL DOWN FOR ALL
JUNE CALENDAR
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Art Class- June 1st
The June class at Westside Community Center
was packed! Thank you to the ladies from United Methodist Church and the Lions Club volunteers!
NEXT CLASS- July 6st 10:30-11:30 am.
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Rock-the-Haus Special Olympics Golf Team
Last Wednesday Practice- June 10th
Award Night and Team Party!
Golf practice at Top Golf in New Braunfels
6:00-7:15 pm
contact Bill - bbarryirish@gamil.com
Alissa - alissahollmig@pronton.me
You don’t have to know how to play- We’ll teach you!
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ROCK HAUS LIONS CLUB MEETING
June 22nd from 6:00-7:00 pm
511 E. North St.
ALL are welcome! _______________________________________
WEEKLY CLASSES
Every Tues. & Thurs.- Dance & Movement Class
10:00-10:50 am
Comal County Senior Center on Landa St.
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Every Wed.-Chair Zumba
1:00-2:00 pm
Comal County Senior Center on Landa St.
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Every Wed.- Music Appreciation Class
9:10-10:00 am
McKenna Center on San Antonio St.
More details below.
Classes are open to all ages 16 and older.
If you have questions or concerns- please reach out to:
bbarryirish@gmail.com
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Rock Haus Special Olympics Team
We have had an awesome response to this new team! We will begin the Rock-the-Haus Special Olympics Team with Top Golf this spring- beginning April 22nd and ending on June 10th. The team is full already!
The next sports team to form will be flag football. If you are interested please reach out to Chris Murrell at christopher.murrell@comalisd.org
We will post more information on the season soon.
Please address questions or concerns to Alissa Hollmig at alissahollmig@proton.me . Alissa will be serving as our Head of Delegation. Chris Murrell and Bill Barry will serve as coaches and assist Alissa with developing this program for NB and Comal.
We want to gather information from parents, caregivers, and athletes to help chart our decisions moving forward. ALL individuals with special needs over the age of 12 are welcome to attend.
It is also a chance for adults to volunteer for coaching and supporting roles. Please let us know if you are interested.
Please share this with others in the community.
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ART CLASSES for 2026
Ms. Kim Ha has brought in the NB Evening Lions Club in to head up classes. We are looking forward to another great year of classes for Arts and Crafts! The team, working with the Westside Community Center, have expanded the seating capacity for each class by 50%!! This will give more individuals the opportunity for hands-on-fun and creativity.
Thank you to the Westside Community Center for providing us the space to host these fantastic classes.
Each class is one hour (10:30-11:30)- To register for a class please email Kim at rolly78132@yahoo.com
January ART CLASS was awesome! Cool bird Houses were built . Great time had by all in attendance. Kim (organization) and Meg (instruction) are so good. And they had great support from a number of volunteers (thank you all).
2026 DATES (next up is….)
July 6th
Aug 3rd Sept 7th Oct 5th Nov 2nd No DEC.
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Dates for 2026 Dances
We are happy to announce that the Rock-the-Haus Dances will continue throughout 2026 with six bi-monthly gatherings.
We have been told by so many that they feel a great sense of joy, peace, and love while attending these events. I think we all agree!
The Knights of Columbus organization has been so giving- allotting us six dates to hold the dances in their facilities for free. We would like to thank them for their part in bringing our special needs community together.
They, along with the Evening Lions Club have been amazing supporters.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of these events, please contact Kim Isom at Sherlockisom@yahoo.com
Dance times- 6:30-8:30 at Columbus Club Hall - 111 Landa St.
2026 DATES
June 18th
August 20th October 22nd December 17th
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LIONS CLUB MEETING
Rock Haus Lions Club meeting is scheduled for June 22nd.
From 6:00-7:00 pm, at the Rock Haus - 511 E. North St.
Thank you to our local Evening Lions for their efforts in putting together a very special group to assist in our community!!
They are assisting our individuals with special needs a forming their own club!
This is open to all over the age of 18.
The club will determine who they want to help in the community- who they want to work along side- and how they will raise money.
Come by and check it out. Great chance for socialization, activities, and giving back!
Questions? contact Bill at bbarryirish@gmail.com
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*********CHECK PRESENTATON************
Randy Rogers was at the Rock Haus on Wednesday, October 29th to present the Rock Haus Foundation with a check for $30,000 from the Randy Rogers Family Foundation! We are so excited to be the primary beneficiary of their 1st Annual Pickleball and Concert event.
Tito’s Handmade Vodka also presented the Rock Haus with a check for $20,000 as part of the Pickleball event!
The event was amazing and we are humbled to receive this donation. Both groups are helping to better the world for our individuals with special needs.
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ROCK HAUS RENOVATION
Exciting News!! The Rock Haus Building, located at 511 E. North St., is going through a much needed renovation! Our beautiful building, built in 1934, will have the Roof, AC/Heating, Electrical, Flooring and Painting addressed.
**The new roof was completed the 2nd week of May
A huge thank you to the Roofer Chicks on their professionalism and the wonderful in-kind donation to help us offset costs.
**4 new AC units are also being added in May.
The workers from Climate Express installed the new units making sure the Ahora y Siempre Day Program, serving adults with special needs, have a comfortable environment in both the heat and cold.
**Interior painting was completed - January 2026.
The entire interior of the Rock Haus buidling is receiving a much needed new and bright makeover with a fresh paint job.
**A completly new floor was completed in February of 2026.
As of Feb 15th, the William Taylor crew has completed the entire floor space in the building. What a difference! Thank you.
Please contact us if you would be interested in assisting with any future upgrades- electrical, plumbing, windows, and doors. Monetary donations, in-kind donations and volunteer groups to assist as a service project are always welcome.
THANK YOU TO KEVIN SEELEHAMMER of 2SD CONSTRUCTION FOR ALL HIS ASSISTANCE IN THESE PROJECTS!
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Empowering People Through Your Generosity
$$ Giving Opportunity $$
This is a great time to support our individuals with special needs by giving to the Rock Haus Foundation. You can have your tax-deductible gift help individuals and their families/caregivers.
Donate
info@rockhausfoundation.org
on this site by clicking on Donate to Rock Haus button on the upper right
mail a personal check or from a broker to
Rock Haus Foundation
511. E. North St.
New Braunfels TX, 78130
THANK YOU!
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CHAIR ZUMBA CLASS
EVERY WEDNESDAY at 1:00 pm
FREE- FREE
At the Comal County Senior Center
710 Landa St. in New Braunfels
Classes are packed and full of energy and joy
Come and join us
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ART CLASSES
FREE
WE HAVE BEEN HAVING GREAT TURNOUTS
Next Class is July 6th
10:30-11:30
Westside Community Center
Great opportunity to get creative and socialize with peers!
RESERVATION IS REQUIRED FOR CLASSES
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questions- contact Bill Barry at bbarryirish@gmail.com
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MUSIC THERAPY CLASS
Every Wednesday from 9:15 am-10:00 am
McKenna Center
Come by- grab an instrument and sing along!
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If you are aware of any other scheduled events that are benefiting the IDD population in our area, please let me know. We would love to post them.
(bbarryirish@gmail.com)
Enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Comal County
The mission of the Rock Haus Foundation is to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families with resources and opportunities to achieve a life of fulfillment. This includes employment, volunteering, regular recreation/leisure activities, social events, and being connected to service providers that will help families to navigate a challenging system.
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Vision for the
Rock Haus Campus
We envision our campus becoming a beacon to the entire community!
Navigators to assist parents/caregivers with accessing services.
A multi-purpose building for recreation, plays, concerts, parent/caregiver meetings, and community events.
An office building for area service providers to meet and work with individuals and their parents/caregivers.
A beautifully remodeled home for the NBISD Gateway Transition Program.
Grounds to include walking paths, a playground area, and benches.
A renovated Rock Haus that reflects its incredible history.
This campus will become the base from which our IDD population will access the community for inclusion and success!
Rock Haus is proud to partner with these local organizations
