Category: BGS in the Community

Angela Woessner Appointed to Local School's Board of Directors

January 14, 2014  |  Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.

Angela M. Woessner, a shareholder who concentrates her practice in all areas of commercial real estate law, and graduate of Cretin-Derham Hall, has been appointed to the board of directors of Cretin-Derham Hall for a three year term. Cretin-Derham Hall is a Catholic, co-educational high school, co-sponsored by the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, committed to Christian values and academic excellence in grades nine through twelve. Angela is also a board member of the Cretin-Derham Hall Alumni Association.

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Highland Friendship Club: Lanes for Friendship 2013

October 8, 2013  |  Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.

The Highland Friendship Club of St. Paul will hold its seventh annual Lanes for Friendship with Joe Mauer and other special guests at AMF Saxon Lanes in Little Canada on November 9, 2013. BGS Real Estate Attorney Angela Woessner is co-chair of the event. This event will benefit the Highland Friendship Club which is a 501 (c) non-profit. Started in 2002 by parents wanting to offer young adults with disabilities new opportunities for friendship and events, this group now serves more than 250 teens/young adults with disabilities. Lanes for Friendship fundraising event will offer these members a chance to meet and bowl with team sponsors and special guests. Special guests of the event include: Paul Molitor (MLB Hall of Fame, MN Twins) Joe Mauer (MN Twins) Jake Mauer (MN Twins minor league manager) Matt Birk (retired former MN Viking and Baltimore Raven, NFL Super Bowl Champion with Ravens) Carrie Tollefson (former Olympic runner) Jack Jablonski (Benilde-St. Margaret’s hockey player) Eric Perkins (Kare 11, 96.3) MN Gopher athletes For more information Highland Friendship Club and this exciting event please visit Highland Friendship Club for Young Adults with Disabilities, Life Giving Activities. There are sponsorship opportunities still available.

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Stable Pathways Fundraiser Successful!

September 26, 2013  |  Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd.

It was indeed a Starry, Starry Night for Stable Pathway’s first annual fall fundraiser event. Sarah Thies, Board Member of Stable Pathways and BGS Legal Administrative Assistant said, “It was amazing. Everyone worked so hard to prepare for this night and in the end, it all just fell into place.” The well attended event included a silent auction, live band, dinner and a program demonstration. The program demonstration displayed some of the many benefits the participants in Stable Pathways receive from equine-assisted activities for people living with physical and cognitive challenges. Therapeutic horseback riding helps riders “organize” body and brain. The horse’s gait is most similar to a human gait so riding provides a connection to a natural rhythmic movement from the horse that stimulated the rider’s body and brain. “Stable Pathways owns six horses which need both veterinary care and feeding over the coming winter months. The funds raised will go a long way to offset these expenses and necessary costs,” said Sarah, “We are grateful that the event was so successful.” Stable Pathways is a 501(c)(3) organization. To learn more about Stable Pathways and the Starry, Starry Night Gala, visit stablepathways.org

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