SMILES Center for Independent Living

09/25/2026

We look forward to seeing you at our recreation events in October!

09/25/2026

Thank you, Mike Lagerquist and The Free Press of Mankato MN for this wonderful article!!!

MANKATO — For the last 28 years, things have been all SMILES for Bonnie Danberry. Soon, that definition of “smiles” will change as she retires to spend more time with

09/23/2026

Join us on October 1 from 12-2pm at SMILES-Mankato, to celebrate the Retirement of Bonnie Danberry and welcome our new Executive Director, Lillian Lamoreux. We look forward to seeing you!

09/03/2026

Our Artistic Abilities Art Show was a success with a wonderful turnout! There was so much talent and creativity shared that day. We look forward to doing this again next year. If you have a chance, stop in at 410 Gallery in Mankato to see the amazing works of our consumers. The art pieces will be on display until September 12. Thank you for your support!!

09/03/2026

We look forward to having you join us for our recreation events in September!

08/28/2026

Today's the day! Join us at our first Artistic Abilities Art Show at the 410 Gallery in Mankato. We will be there from 4-6:30. We look forward to seeing you!

08/10/2026

Thank you Abbey Mulcahy and The Free Press of Mankato MN for this wonderful article about our upcoming Artistic Abilities Art Show. We appreciate you sharing our mission! https://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_news/upcoming-smiles-gallery-shows-art-is-for-everybody/article_74b3c8af-97c2-4331-acec-60b3e5b16658.html

07/30/2026

SMILES Center for Independent Living Presents: Artistic Abilities Art Show. Opening night is Friday, August 28 from 4-6:30pm, at the 410 Art Gallery in Mankato. We look forward to seeing you there!! 🎨🖌

07/29/2026

Mark your calendars for Party at the Pool! August 13 from 7-8:30 at Tourtellotte Swimming Facility in Mankato. FREE event for anyone with a disability!

07/29/2026

We look forward to seeing you at our Recreation events in August!