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Special Events
Upcoming
Events
Come and enjoy yourself at the following events
which are held throughout the year to benefit
Emmaus Homes. Click on each event for more
information.
April 24, 2010 Walk Run ‘n Roll
 Join Emmaus and five other area agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities in the Run Walk ‘n Roll for people of all abilities. The event, held at the Tower Grove Park Pool Pavilion, supports Emmaus, Rainbow Village, LifeSkills, The Center for Autism Education, Giant Steps and the Pujols Family Foundation. This year’s honorary chairs are St. Louis Cardinal Albert Pujols and his wife, Deidre. Individual, corporate and family teams can participate in the walk/run/roll, while enjoying other activities including a Resource & Health Fair, aerobic warm-ups, massage therapy, entertainment, kids activities and much more. To be a part of the 2010 Run Walk ‘n Roll, call 636-534-5214 or e-mail marting@emmaushomes.org. ALOHA!!!.
Click Here to View the Walk Run‘n Roll information Registration Brochure
For online registration, click here
Summer 2010 - Founders' Day Celebration at West Campus
Each year, Emmaus Homes' residents, staff, family and community members celebrate the founding of Emmaus over 100 years ago.
 Come to Marthasville for a day of family fun. The West Campus will host a variety of events, including games, music, demonstrations and food. The Founders’ Day parade is a highlight of the day, as residents and staff members decorate floats and march in costume through the scenic Marthasville campus. In the evening, enjoy a professional level fireworks display, donated by a local fireworks distributor.
2009 Founder's Day pictures.
Aug. 27, 2010 - Emmaus Homes' Charity Golf Tournament Tournament
Bring your team for the Annual Emmaus Homes Charity Golf Tournament and support our residents with developmental disabilities. Join with other golfers and supporters of Emmaus for 18-holes of golf, lunch, a steak dinner, refreshments and a variety of prize holes. Don’t forget a stop at the Margarita Stand!
Thanks to the 2009 Emmaus Charity Golf Tournament sponsors who helped in raising nearly $35,000 for the residents of Emmaus. 2009 Sponsors were: Datotel; Estes Financial, Ltd.; Keefe Commissary Network; C.A.P.S. Inc.; First Bank; Northstar; Cornerstone Contracting Sales & Service; Stone Carlie; Preferred Wireless; John Bardgett & Associates; Enterprise Bank & Trust; NEC Insurance, Inc.; Paric; US Bank; and SM Wilson.
This year, Emmaus hosted its first Diva Spa Party in the clubhouse for non-golfers. Guests were pampered with 3 mini spa treatments, while shopping for fun accessories and enjoying a glass of wine on the patio overlooking the golf course. Thanks to Diva Spa Party hosts Daydreams Day Spa & Salon and Metro The Salon and Spa.
If you would like to help plan next year’s Emmaus Charity Golf Tournament or Diva Spa Party, call 636-534-5214 or e-mail ballardg@emmaushomes. org.
Check out the pictures from the 2009 Golf Tournament
Check out the pictures from the 2008 Golf Tournament
October 2010 - Friends of Emmaus Fall Bazaar and Quilt Auction
The annual Fall Bazaar and Quilt Auction, sponsored by the Friends of Emmaus for the enjoyment of clients and community, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, at Emmaus Homes' West Campus in Marthasville. Community members, family and friends are invited to join the residents of Emmaus Homes for a day of shopping, music, food and fun.
 Featured among the booths and displays will be children's toys, arts and crafts items, a flea market, and a plant and flower sale. Homemade jellies, apple butter and pickles, along with home-baked goods and fresh produce, will also be available at the bazaar.
For many, the highlight of the day is the Quilt Auction. Numerous handmade quilts in various sizes and patterns, including baby quilts and wall hangings, are donated by individuals and church groups.
Guests can also sample a variety of foods from outdoor food booths or enjoy a sit-down home-style meal at the Emmaus Homes Dining Hall.
Proceeds from the event are used by the Friends of Emmaus to support the people and programs of Emmaus Homes
Check out pictures from the 2008 Friends of Emmaus Fall Bazaar and Quilt Auction
February 5, 2011 - Emmaus Homes Open Your Heart Gala
 The 2010 Open Your Heart Hau’ Oli Luau was indeed a happy feast with almost 400 guests celebrating the Emmaus mission with Hawaiian flair at the St. Charles Convention Center. The ballroom was transformed into an island paradise with tiki statues, palm trees and hula dancers. Guests came in their finest Hawaiian attire to bid on exciting auction items (including a trip to Hawaii), enjoy great food and dance to the music of Galaxy Band. Thanks to the 2010 Community Partners: Clayco; Taylor Excavating Co., Inc.; Mr. & Mrs. William Linnenbringer; St. John’s Mercy; Personal Care Products; Wells Fargo Financial Network – Sandra Smith, Branch Manager; Unnerstall & Unnerstall Certified Public Accountants, P.C.; US Bank; Grace Harmon; Dr. Mark & Lisa Tobben; Robert Hansen; Rev. Tom Higgins; Deaconess Foundation; Smith Insurance Group; Judy Tobben; Schroeder Drugs; Enterprise Bank & Trust; Patients First Health Care; Assisted Living at the Meadowlands; SM Wilson; SSM St. Joseph Health Center – Hospital West; Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP; Jim Morice; Clemco Industries Corp.; Client Track.
Mark your calendar for the 2011 Open Your Heart Dinner at the St. Charles Convention Center on February 5, 2011. To be added to the mailing list for invitations and information, please contact Gabrielle Ballard, Events Coordinator at 636.534.5214 or ballardg@emmaushomes.org.
Click here to see photos from the 2010 Open your Heart Dinner
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