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Here we go again ! Another week, another snowstorm! Seriously here it is officially Spring and we're going to be shoveling again! Given the weather forecast for Wednesday Night with 100% chance of precipitation I am taking the precaution of cancelling our Teen Social Group and Parent's of Teens Support Group for this month.
By April 28th this should be just a bad memory right? Come the day of the 5K Walk & Run we'll have sunny skies and warmer temperatures. Something to look forward to and work toward. You 'll want to think about getting in shape, I know I only walked 2 miles last night in our Family Fun & Fitness program and could barely move after driving home. So my training program will include some cortisone injections in my hips and building my endurance or April 28th might be my swan song!
Starting April 9th we'll be changing up our Family Fun and Fitness program to include group exercise adapted to the special needs of those with ASD. I've signed Ed up for the class as well as myself as his 1:1 and I'm hopeful that the weekly workout will help prepare both Ed & I for the walk day. Ed doesn't really walk that much, but I sure put in the miles that day !
Obesity continues to be a major health challenge for individuals with ASD. I know it is for Ed, I love every bit of him but would dearly love to see him avoid diabetes, heart disease and other diseases associated with obesity. This Spring, we are partnering with Adaptive Exercise LLC to provide a six week introductory group exercise group. David Crowley, is a special educator and personal trainer. Adaptive Exercise was formed in accordance with the American Council on Exercise using Applied Behavior Analysis based strategies. Programming is individualized and developed based on assessments, to ensure client success, and establish positive exercise experiences. David provides the adaptive PE at The Darnell school. Classes will take place on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 PM for 6 weeks. Classes will take place at HMEA in Sterling 3 Bartlett Pond Way, Sterling MA. Fee : $30.00. Think about it!
Back to April 28th . Have you set up your fundraising page yet? Here's a tutorial if you need help. We've 77 fundraisers going at this time. After the sponsor page I'm at the top of the heap with $2825.00 raised. Pretty sure Walk Chairman Brian Kovalski will pass me as he has many matching gifts that haven't been entered into his tally yet and this weekend, Julie Atherton of Team Strength will be holding her 2 Queens for Autism Shows and will surely knock me off the top. I live for this moment!
The fun will continue past April. Bonnie Budd is hosting a Dance on May 4th in Leominster to benefit the Center, as a Mom, Bonnie knows that the challenges of autism are part of every day of the year not just in April. It's going to be epic and has a theme that should appeal to a number of our kids. Are you ready?
I've my tickets for her dance, for the Queens for Autism Show on Sunday and Dancing with The Celebrities in Winchester for Autism Housing Pathways for Saturday Night. Supporting our cause doesn't always have to be physically punishing or consist of simply writing a check. These events are entertaining, enjoyable and bring you together with others who share the same challenges. It's our Village at it's best.
The 5K Run & Walk is part fundraiser, part reunion and all FAMILY FUN with BCI's Kid Corner, Strategic Behavioral Solutions Food Court and Energy Monster's Fun Run. I hope you'll jump on board, without your support the Center will cease to exist as we know it. The deadline for guaranteed T-Shirts is MARCH 25th. That's this Sunday!! What are you waiting for?? Here's message that Paul Brady put on his Feet for Finn page - I couldn't say it better
Thanks Paul!
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