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Wheel World News
February 2023 Newsletter
| Welcome to Wheel World News. Our monthly newsletter highlights current events, the different programs offered around the community, and much more. Enjoy! |
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Here are some of the latest events going on within the community this month. We hope to see you there! | |
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What's happening: Valentine's Bingo Night (In-Person)
Description: [Join us for our in-person Valentine’s Bingo Night on Friday, February 10th, 2023 from 5:30-8 pm! Doors open at 5 pm and games will begin at 5:30 pm. For only $5, you will receive a pack of 10 BINGO game cards, dinner, snacks, and beverages.
Online registration: $5/At the door: $10
Space is limited, sign up today!
Click here to sign up today!]
Date: [Friday, February 10th, 2023]
Time: [5:30-8 pm]
Cost: [Online Registration:$5/At the Door Registration: $10]
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What's happening: Adaptive Ski Days at Snowbowl
Description: [360Outdoors has partnered again with Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association and High Country Adaptive to offer a day of skiing at Snowbowl! Participants will receive a ski pass, rentals, and on-snow instruction.
Transportation is offered by AZSCIA and will be leaving Ability360 at 8:30am. (Transportation is included in this price). All ski levels are welcome! Scholarships are available and are need-based. Please contact kaitlynv@ability360.orgif you need financial assistance.
Click here to sign up today!]
Date: [Thursday, February 23rd, 2023]
Time: [5:30-7:30 pm]
Cost: [$60 for members, $70 for non-members]
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What's happening: Exploring Arizona - Adaptive Hiking Series
Description: [There’s no better way to refresh the spirit than a hike in the wonderful outdoors! Join us for the Exploring Arizona Adaptive Hiking Series. All trails are accessible. Bring a sack lunch, water, and sun protection.
This is a partnership with Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center, AZ Spinal Cord Injury Association, and Barrow Neurological Institute/ Barrow Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation Center. This outdoor program is unique in the sense that participants will require no additional devices or equipment to navigate the trail. The Trails we have chosen for these upcoming hikes are all hard packed dirt and can be done from a Powerchair, Day Wheelchair, Crutches, Walker…etc.
Click here to sign up today!]
Date: [Saturday, February 25th, 2023]
Time: [10 am-12 pm]
Cost: [$10 (additional $5 if using AZSCIA Transportation)]
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What's happening: Cribbage Game Night
Description: [Join the AZSCIA for our first-ever Cribbage Game Night! Cribbage is a classic game enjoyed by many where we use words such as “15 for 2” and “go” while doing mental math and charting the games process on a wooden point board.
If you have your own cribbage board and deck of cards, please bring to game night. Not all boards or decks may be used, but we want to make sure we have enough.
Space is limited for this event, sign up today!
Click here to sign up today!]
Date: [Tuesday, February 28th, 2023]
Time: [5:30-7:30 pm]
Cost: [$5]
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To stay up-to-date on all AZSCIA events (and other events going on within the community), follow our Community Events/News Facebook page! | |
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Our 'Meditation & Movement Class' is returning this month! The intent of the class is to exercise and develop greater self-awareness and inner mastery. With the utilization of mindful and meditation exercises, people have the opportunity to experience greater self-knowledge, resiliency, and positive habit-forming exercises.
Here are the dates for Winter/Spring 2023:
Feb 1st @ 11am - In Person
Feb 15th @ 11am - Virtual
Mar 1st @ 11am - In Person
Mar 15th @ 11am - Virtual
Apr 5th @ 11am - In Person
Apr 19th @ 11am - Virtual
May 3th @ 11am - In Person
May 17th @ 11am - Virtual
We hope you'll join us! Please contact us if you have any questions -
(602) 507-4209
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Opioid Use Disorder in the Disability Community | |
Individuals with spinal cord injuries are disproportionately affected with OUD (Opioid Use Disorder). A spinal cord injury typically requires the use of various pain-killing medications in an effort to manage pain effectively. However, data shows that after 5 days of use of an opioid, the risk of long-term abuse is drastically higher. The AZSCIA is committed to providing services around prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Our core belief is that opioids are not a sustainable method of treatment for this population. Pain management is a complex issue with a wide range of applicable strategies that can be effective. The goal is to manage pain while simultaneously limiting the chance of opioid use disorder (OUD). For individuals suffering from OUD; MAT therapy has proven to be an extremely effective treatment, one which the AZSCIA supports for any individual who makes that choice. Visit our website here for more resources and information. Pain Doesn't Have to Kill.
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AZSCIA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit | Our 'Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit' is a great resource for individuals who may be struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD), for people who want to learn more about opioids, and for caregivers/family members. This can be your go-to packet on all things OUD, from understanding OUD, first responder education, education or family members/caregivers, recovery support after overdose, and curated SCI community resources. If you ever have further questions or concerns, or just need someone to talk to, please call us at 602-507-4209 or email eric@azspinal.org. | |
| Opioid Reduction Program with Ability360 Sports & Fitness Center |
WE WANT YOU! The Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association is working to combat the Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) epidemic in Arizona. We are dedicated to building a healthy community for individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers.
AZSCIA is working on creating videos to bring awareness to opioid use in the disability community. We are looking for individuals who are willing to share their experience with opioids. If you would like to participate and share your story, please call us at (602) 507-4209 OR email at eric@azspinal.org/allison@azspinal.org.
Your stories will help other individuals in the community. Click the button below if you are interested in sharing your experience. We thank you in advance!
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AZSCIA's Opioid Project Surveys | |
The AZSCIA is dedicated to building a healthy community for individuals with spinal cord injuries and their families. We are conducting data collection to understand the use of opioids within the disability community. The goal is to understand the role opioids play in response to chronic pain. Your feedback is valuable in creating new opportunities to educate and identify resources to increase awareness around the opioid epidemic in Arizona. Your responses are confidential and will not be shared with any third parties. We appreciate your time and thank you in advance for your participation | |
Support groups are a wonderful way to become active in the community, socialize, and meet new friends. You won't want to miss out on these amazing support groups going on throughout Arizona! | |
Men’s Disability Discussion Group
If you're looking to meet new people or just have a great time, we invite you to join our Men's Support Group run by Don Price and Richard Klein.
Men's Group Zoom Meeting
Time: Every week on Thursdays,
4-5:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83127569653
Meeting ID: 831 2756 9653
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That's How We Roll - SCI Support Group
This support group is based in Sedona, AZ. They meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 2pm-3:30pm. This group currently not meeting in person due to the pandemic. Please call Kelly & Corina for information on virtual support group meetings. If interested, please call 928-301-1591 or email supportgroup@kctproject.com
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Ladies Support Group
Join the AZSCIA for our virtual Ladies Support Group! All ladies are welcome to participate. Our conversations include talking about living with SCI and the challenges we face. It’s all about the good, the bad and the better we can be.
When: 2nd Tuesday of Each Month
@ 2PMm (Once a month)
(This link will lead you directly to the call)
Meeting ID: 845 5161 4366
Password: 521326
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Contact us: (602) 507-4209
www.azspinal.org
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AZSCIA Peer Mentor Program - Meet Our Mentors! | Did you know we have a great Peer Mentor Program here at the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association? In this video, we wanted to highlight some of our amazing volunteers/mentors who dedicate their time to support the community. If you want to get connected with one of our peer mentors, please reach out to us today! | | |
BIRDIES MEAN BIG BUCKS FOR CHARITY | |
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Support your favorite charity by making a pledge in the 2023 WM Phoenix Open Birdies For Charity program! Participating charities will receive every single penny of collected pledges.
Birdies For Charity is a fundraising program designed to give participating charities the opportunity to generate contributions for their organization based on the number of birdies made by PGA TOUR players during the WM Phoenix Open. Donors may also give a one-time donation to the charity of their choice.
An eligible charity will also receive a 10% BONUS* on the total amount of pledges collected on their behalf during the program.
*A charity must have a minimum of $500 in paid pledges by the payment deadline and the bonus will not exceed $12,500.
(Use the flyer below to complete. Once completed, please send it to
Karen Halgren - karen@azspinal.org)
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Podriplegics Podcast/AZSCIA YouTube Channel | |
Podriplegics Podcast
Have you checked out the 'Podriplegics' Podcast yet? If not, you'll want to! This is a podcast where three guys talk about living with a disability and providing insight, current events, and humor about their lives. They host guest speakers regularly. New podcasts come out monthly. Click image below to listen to previous podcasts. Click here to listen!
***Disclaimer***
The show has mature subject matter and mature language.
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AZSCIA YouTube Channel
Be sure to check out the AZSCIA YouTube channel! We will be releasing videos on some of the virtual educational classes we recorded last year. If you subscribe to our YouTube channel, you can click the bell to get notified when we publish new videos!
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Save money and help a good cause every time you shop! We have partnered with Goodshop so that now you can feel great about your online shopping! Goodshop gives you the best coupons for thousands of stores like Target, Apple, Amazon, Petco and more AND a percentage of what you spend on virtually every purchase is donated to the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association! Plus, with the Goodshop app for iPhone and iPad, you can shop, save, and give on the go. While there also use Good Search when searching the internet. They pay us one cent for each search! Adds up quickly. Thank you!
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Did you know you can support nonprofit organizations in your community just by shopping at Fry's? It's easy when you enroll in Fry's Community Rewards! To get started, sign up with your V.I.P Card, then select the AZSCIA as your charity. Once you're enrolled, we'll earn rewards every time you shop and use your V.I.P Card! If you are already enrolled, all participants must re-enroll each year to continue earning rewards for their chosen organization. The Banner Wheelchairs Suns has retired, so you will have to change your charity. We hope you choose the AZ Spinal Cord Injury Association! Thank you to everyone for your continued support. Our # is 44739.
Click the link below to enroll today!
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Living Healthy with SCI - Spring 2023 Series - Virtual
Our Living Healthy with SCI Series is returning in March 2023! Join us for a 3-class series of virtual educational classes to help you live your best life! All the classes will be held from 6-7pm via Zoom Call. These classes are FREE. Register here today!
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Dolly Steamboat
Saturday, March 25th, 2023
Join the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association and WMF for a day trip to ride the Dolly Steamboat at Canyon Lake Marina! Enjoy the beautiful Arizona spring weather for a 90-minute ride on the Dolly Steamboat. Snacks and beverages will be available to buy on the boat (cash or check only). *Limited Transportation available on a first-come, first-serve basis from Ability360 to the marina and back.*
Register here today!
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Cribbage Game Night
Tuesday, March 28th, 2023
Join the AZSCIA for Cribbage Game Night! Cribbage is a classic game enjoyed by many where we use words such as “15 for 2” and “go” while doing mental math and charting the games process on a wooden point board.
If you have your own cribbage board and deck of cards, please bring to game night. Not all boards or decks may be used, but we want to make sure we have enough.
Space is limited for this event, sign up today!
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Wheeln' N Reeln' - Adaptive Fishing
Saturday, April 23rd, 2023
Come join the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association and J & K Outdoor Adventures for a fun morning/afternoon of fishing. If you need assistance, please bring a caregiver or family member to help you. Don't forget your fishing pole, gear, and license. If you have questions, email karen@azspinal.org or call the office at (602) 507-4209.
Register here today!
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Spring Bingo Night
Friday, April 28th, 2023
Join the AZSCIA for our Spring Bingo Night on Friday, April 28th, 2023 @ 5:30pm. Doors open at 5 pm and games will begin at 5:30 pm. For only $5, you will receive a pack of 10 BINGO game cards, dinner, snacks, and beverages.
Online registration: $5/At the door: $10
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Creating Connections to Community Services
The Surprise Care and Share Expo is a free community event creating connections to human service organizations, health resources, and medical checks. It's a one-stop source for accessing programs and services that promote health, financial growth and self-empowerment. Plus, there are fun events for the entire family to enjoy!
Event Details
Saturday, March 4, 2023,10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Surprise Aquatic Center Parking Lot
15831 N. Bullard Ave.
Click the image below for more information!
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Accessible Van Rentals Provided by the
Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association
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Have an upcoming trip or need a van for a big group event? Consider renting out one of our accessible vans for your event or trip! They have a manual ramp, fits two chairs, and three able-bodied individuals. The ramp swings out for easy access and has a lowered floor.
If you need more information on renting a van, please contact Guillermo Zeledon at 602-507-4209, extension # 1
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ReWalk Exoskeleton and Myolyn Myocycle | |
The AZSCIA is always looking to give back to our community. We will work with you to arrange pick-ups of larger items such as beds, exercise equipment, or other durable medical equipment. If it is something smaller, please feel free to stop by anytime and drop them off. We are open 9 AM to 5 PM, M- F. We love seeing the support and you can be sure that what you give is put back into the hands of those who need it.
Our donation specialist Guillermo Zeledon is available at 602-507-4209 ext#1. He will be happy to assist you with any questions or pick-up concerns you may have!
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*Accessible Van donated from community member and given to this family in need* | |
We are now on Instagram! Follow us @azscia. There, we will post about current events, community stories, and more! | |
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