SUMMER NEWSLETTER

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Please click here to view our 2009 Summer Newsletter. Copies will be mailed out on Monday, April 27, 2009. 

2009 SUMMER CAMP 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteer Counselors will help supervise a group of individuals with special needs ages 13 and up. Counselors need to be 16 years of age or older. Younger volunteers are welcome to volunteer with an adult present. Community service hours will be signed off for.

June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
*Volunteers do not have to attend everyday
Eastmonte Park from 9am-4pm

Please Click Here for more information 

PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 4!

June 10, 17, 24 and July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Eastmonte Park Civic Center, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Activities Include: Swimming, Crafts, Field Trips, Special Guests & More! Ages 13 and up. Cost is $50
Register between: May 4 - Jun 5

Please click here for a list of other local summer camps.

STOP Trip (Saturday Time Out for Parents)

Saturday, May 2, 2009

STOP Trips (Saturday Time Out for Parents) take place one Saturday a month and are socially, physically, educationally, and psychologically beneficial field trips.  Space is limited.

To attend you must RSVP on the designated reservation day. Cost has increased to $3/person with lunch provided. Please let us know if you have any financial difficulties.
 
Next Trip:
Channel 6 Softball Game

Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 10am-4pm
DROP OFF AND PICK UP AT EASTMONTE PARK

Please RSVP on Friday, April 24 by phone or email.
(We ask that RSVPs begin on that day to ensure an equal chance for all participants. Only one voicemail or email is necessary to register. Reservations will be taken in the order they are received)

NIGHTBIRD DANCES

Friday, May 22, 2009 - A Night in Hollywood: Be a Star

Themed dances are held one Friday per month from 7-9pm at Eastmonte Park. Refreshments are provided.

Cost has increased to $2 per participant and $1 per companion/family member/guest.

Prizes awarded for dance contest winners, costume contest winners & birthdays! If you have a group home or a large party, please call in advance and we will reserve your group a table(s).

THURSDAY NIGHT OUT

Westmonte Park from 7-8:30pm
"Thursday Night Outs" are held on Thursday evenings, excluding the 1st Thursday of the month. They are designed to allow participants to get together and just have some fun! Events are held at Westmonte Park from 7-8:30pm. Cost: $1.00 with refreshments. Please Click Here for Schedule.

DATES:
May 14: Crafts and Games - Summer Time Projects
May 21: Karaoke Night - Karaoke with DJ Franckie
May 28: Cooking Class - Drinks and Appetizers with Ranger Mike PLUS a special visit from Chick-Fil-A

BOWLING

Every Monday excluding holidays

Practice is held every Monday, excluding holidays, from 3-5pm at the Altamonte AMF Lanes. Cost is $1.75/game, which includes shoe rental.
 
Scores are recorded throughout the year and trophies are awarded at the Banquet announcing each participant's high score.

This months dates: Monday, May 4, 11, and 18.

No bowling on Memorial Day, May 25

BOWLING BANQUET
Monday, June 15, 2009 from 6-8pm at Eastmonte Park Civic Center. Cost: $5.00 per bowler & $5.00 per guest. This event will be catered. Each paid bowler will receive a trophy engraved with his or her high score! (Trophies are donated & may vary in size & style)

Payment and Reservations due by Monday, May 11. Checks can be made payable to: The Advisory Board for the Disabled, Inc.

Click Here for Flier

VOLUNTEER NEEDED

To help enter Bowling Scores into computer

A volunteer is needed to enter scores into an excel spreadsheet. Task will take 2-4 hours with some knowledge of computers necessary. This project needs to be completed by May 15, 2009. Please contact Nin to sign up to help.

SPECIAL NEEDS BELLY DANCING

Next Practice on Wednesday, May 20 & 27

Our Special Needs Belly Dancers & family members meet the 3rd & 4th Wednesday of each month to exercise & prepare for performances at Westmonte Park from 6:30-7:30pm. Cost: $1.00/person.

NO BOUNDARIES 5K

To benefit the Advisory Board for the Disabled

Running Changes Everything 5K Run/Walk
Saturday May 2 at 7:30 am
Join us at Eastmonte Park in Altamonte Springs for the Inaugural NO BOUNDARIES 5K. All proceeds to benefit The Advisory Board for the Disabled. This event is hosted by Altamonte Sports and Recreation.

For more information, please visit FleetFeetOrlando.com

To register online, please click here.

YOUTH PROGRAMS SURVEY

Individuals with special needs, ages 13 and under Currently, we are looking into expanding our services to individuals under the age of 13. If you have a child with special needs under the age of 13 or know of one, please take a few moments to complete and return the survey below.

We look forward to your feedback and hope to become of service to your family in the future. Thank you!

Please Click Here for Survey

MEDICALS AND CALENDARS

2009 Medical Forms
Please make sure to turn in your 2009 Medical Form. These must be on file for participants to take part in our activities. Thank you for your help with this. Click Here for 2009 Medical Form.

2009 Calendars
Please remember that the information listed in the newsletter is more current then the calendar. Calendars will be handed out at the Holiday Gala. If you did not receive your calendar, please pick one up at any of our events or contact us to have one mailed to you. Click Here to view calendar online.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEWS

Sports Starting Soon! Volunteers Needed!

SWIMMING SEASON
Due to limited space, swimming registration for athletes will be on Saturday May 9 at 11am at St. Mary Magdalen Church - in the Annex. There will be different locations and practices this season, so please try to attend this important meeting. Practices will begin on Saturday May 30 & Sunday May 31.

Coaches with swim experience needed! To volunteer, sign up as an athlete, or for more info, please contact Mindy Setzer at 321-276-6463 or MSetzer@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org
 
FALL CLASSIC SPORTS
POWERLIFTING, BOWLING, GYMNASTICS, SOFTBALL, ROLLERSKATING
These sports are scheduled to begin in mid-June. If you are interested in coaching, please contact Mindy Setzer. Contact Mindy Setzer at 321-276-6463 or  MSetzer@SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org

Special Olympics Seminole County provides free year-round sports training and competition in over 12 different sports for athletes with intellectual disabilities, ages 8 and up.

For more information: 407-263-8043 or www.SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org  

To sign up for the SOSC E-News, please click here.