Afternoon Escapades (NSSRA Summer Camp)
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Summer Announcements & Reminders
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Mark Your Calendars: Fall 2018 Registration Opens Monday, July 16 at 9:00 am
The Fall 2018 Program Guide will be available at NSSRA's office and at partner agency locations beginning Tuesday, July 10, and published online Thursday, July 12.
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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NSSRA would like to congratulate Laurie DeSimone on her new position as Foundation Manager!
Laurie comes to NSSRA with an extensive background in fundraising and development, having worked as the Assistant Director of Development at The Bridge Youth & Family Services for several years, and then Director of Development at the Quest Academy. She has a B.A. in Political Science from San Diego State University and lives in Palatine with her husband and two children. We are thrilled to welcome Laurie to #teamnssra!
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Goodbye, Hailey Haas
NSSRA would like to thank Hailey Haas for her two years of commitment and service to the agency.
Hailey is taking an opportunity out of state and we will miss her terribly! Hailey's last day is Friday, July 6 and we wish her all the best!
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Heat advisory or not, the NSSRA’s Gator athletes could not be stopped a few weeks ago at Illinois Special Olympics’ annual State Summer Games. Though temperatures climbed into the 90s through day three, with heat index readings peaking from 100 to 105 degrees each afternoon, the Gators braved on winning a collective 18 medals, eight of them gold. Nice job, Gators! Congratulations!
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2018 State Summer Games NSSRA Gator Results
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Bocce
Vicki S.
3rd Place: Bocce Singles
Powerlifting
Bill F.
1st Place: Bench Press
4th Place: Deadlift
4th Place: Combination Bench and Deadlift
Miguel L.
3rd Place: Bench Press
1st Place: Deadlift
2nd Place: Squat
3rd Place: Combination Bench and Deadlift
Katie M.
2nd Place: Bench Press
4th Place: Deadlift
1st Place: Squat
2nd Place: Combination Bench and Deadlift
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Powerlifting, Cont.
Bryan P.
3rd Place: Bench Press
3rd Place: Deadlift
2nd Place: Squat
3rd Place: Combination Bench and Deadlift
Mike S.
1st Place: Bench Press
1st Place: Deadlift
1st Place: Combination Bench and Deadlift
Track & Field
Sam G.
1st Place: 3000 Meter Run
4th Place: 800 Meter Run
Mikey H.
6th Place: Softball Throw
Thomas J.
1st Place: Mini Javelin throw
Dianna M.
Was not able to compete as all outdoor afternoon events were cancelled Saturday, June 16 due to severe heat.
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Our very own Katie Millar was recently featured in the Chicago Tribune and in a video feature by WWE for her success in Special Olympics powerlifting competitions. In addition to her strong performance at the Special Olympics Illinois State Summer Games, Katie also recently traveled to Seattle to compete as part of Team Illinois in the Special Olympics USA Games. Congratulations, Katie!
Check out the full article and video at the links above.
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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 $75,000 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 $175,000 for our programs and services.
Click here for details.
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Are you new to NSSRA or thinking about registering your child for programs? 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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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
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Glencoe Park District
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Glenview Park District
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Park District of Highland Park
, City of H
ighwood
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Kenilworth Park District
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Lake Bluff Park District
, City of L
ake Forest
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Northbrook Park District
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Northfield Park District
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Village of Riverwoods
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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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