Three of ten athletes heading to Illinois State University this weekend to compete in the annual Illinois Special Olympics State Summer Games. Coaches Jim Anderson and Hailey Haas also pictured.
Read more below.
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Summer Program Updates & Reminders
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Summer Program Updates
In an unexpected turn of events, last month NSSRA was notified that the Deerfield Brunswick Zone would be permanently closing on Sunday, May 6. Thankfully, we have a NEW bowling home-base, Brunswick Zone Hawthorn Lanes in Vernon Hills. As a result of the location change, the following programs have been adjusted or cancelled for the summer season:
- Gator Bowling: Instead of Saturday mornings, this program now takes place on Wednesdays from 6:15 - 7:15 pm at Brunswick Zone Hawthorn Lanes
- NSSRA Bowling: Program day and time remains the same (Saturdays from 9:30 - 11:30 am), but now at Brunswick Zone Hawthorn Lanes
- Rolling Pins Bowling Club: Cancelled
- Strikers: NEW bowling program for adults taking place on Saturdays from 9:30 - 11: 30 am at Brunswick Zone Hawthorn Lanes
Please stay tuned for more program updates beginning in our Fall 2018 season.
For more information or with questions regarding summer programming changes, please contact the NSSRA office at (847) 509-9400 or info@nssra.org.
Summer Program Reminders
Please remember to communicate all participant absences to NSSRA with as much advance notice as possible. Absences can be communicated to our office at (847) 509-9400, or after hours and on weekends, to the appropriate On-Call number listed below.
Traditional Programs On-Call:
(847) 452-3369
Summer Camp On-Call:
(847) 452-3372
Summer Inclusion On-Call:
(847) 477-5403
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Join us Thursday, July 12 to learn more about NSSRA and the opportunities available each season. Bring questions, meet NSSRA staff, talk with other families and let us get to know you too!
Please RSVP by Friday, July 6 to Marissa Wayne, Recreation Specialist for Youth Programs, at mwayne@nssra.org or (847) 509-9400 x6834.
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We just have to share this fantastic speech by one of our participants, Jack Rosen, at his Glenbrook North High School graduation ceremony a few weekends ago.
"If someone is given the opportunity the possibilities are endless. After my six years of GBN, I cannot thank enough the hardest team of dedicated teachers, assistants and friends for giving me the opportunity to be a contributing part of this community. Oh, the places I will go because of those opportunities and because you said it was possible. Thank you."
Grab your tissues and click the link above to watch his full speech! Congratulations, Jack!
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The Gators will compete in bocce, powerlifting and track and field. In order to qualify each athlete was required to win first place at each sport’s respective regional competition. NSSRA is sending one bocce player, four track and field athletes and five of its six-member powerlifting team to compete in the Summer Games.
Read more.
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Glencoe Park District
, one o
f our partners, is competing for a prestigious honor in the park and recreation industry, the 2018 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. They were recently announced as a Gold Medal finalist (!) and put together a great video
(click here)
showcasing everything they have to offer, including their partnership with us.
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NSSRA has once again been selected as the charitable recipient for the Nielsen USTA Pro Tennis Championship Monday, July 9 - Saturday, July 14, held in Winnetka. The $100,000 Men's Challenger tournament is a one of a kind event attracting some of the finest tennis players in the world and drawing international attention. Net proceeds benefit NSSRA, and in the last ten years the tournament has donated over $150,000 for our programs and services.
Click here for details.
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Join NSSRA at Northbrook Days Festival this summer on Saturday, August 4! Enjoy carnival rides, games, music and more!
This event is free for the whole family! Open to Northbrook residents with disabilities and individuals with disabilities served by NSSRA and their immediate family or caregiver living in the same household.
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Summer Bash is an end of the summer party for participants, families and friends of NSSRA.
Held at Techny Prairie Park in Northbrook on Wednesday, August 15, the evening is
FREE
for everyone and will include dinner, music and the chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones.
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Join us on Friday, September 14 at Winnetka Golf Club for our annual SWING Golf Outing! Tee-off is at 8:30 am.
Funds raised fromSWING Golf Outing benefit NSSRA programs and services. Sponsored by NSSRA Foundation.
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July 20 • 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Watch world class soccer celebrities play unified with Special Olympics athletes at Toyota Park, then watch the men’s and women’s Final Matches at 5pm!
The Finals will be broadcast live on ESPN2.
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July 21 • Beginning at 1:00 pm
On July 21, Special Olympics invites you to return to Soldier Field – the birthplace of the movement – to celebrate the Global Day of Inclusion! This FREE festival will offer sports, interactive games, exhibits, delicious food offerings and live entertainment.
Click here for details.
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Tuesdays, June 19 - July 24
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Wednesdays, June 20 - August 15
Northfield Park District is excited to present Northfield Market & Music, a weekly outdoor market with plenty for the entire family to enjoy. Shop the farmers market every Wednesday in front of Clarkson Lodge from 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Then sit back and relax with friends and family and enjoy the free concerts and entertainment beginning at 5:30 pm, beer tent and food sales from a featured local vendor.
Click here for details.
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Sundays, June 17 - August 12
Join your friends and neighbors at Mitchell Park for our Summer Sampler Concert Series! Bring a picnic, dinner, chairs or a blanket and a smile while you enjoy some free music in the parks!
Click here for details.
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NSSRA is looking for enthusiastic staff to join our team. If you would enjoy helping our participants engage in recreation activities, then you're just what we're looking for! No experience is necessary and we offer flexible scheduling and competitive pay.
We're hiring
Program Assistants
,
Program Leaders
,
Drivers
and
Inclusion Companions
.
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Thurs
day, September 13 at 10:00 am
NSSRA Foundation Board of Directors
Tuesday, August 28 at 7:00 pm
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Deerfield Park District
,
Glencoe Park District
,
Glenview Park District
,
Park District of Highland Park
, City of H
ighwood
,
Kenilworth Park District
,
Lake Bluff Park District
, City of L
ake Forest
,
Northbrook Park District
,
Northfield Park District
,
Village of Riverwoods
,
Wilmette Park District
and
Winnetka Park District
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NSSRA | 3105 MacArthur Blvd., Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509-9400 • info@nssra.org • www.nssra.org
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