September 2020 NEWSLETTER |
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SPOTLIGHT ON.....
Maureen Kennedy
Miracle League Board of Directors
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Maureen was invited to join the Miracle League North Bay Board last year, which coincided perfectly with her retirement this June as a Special Education Teacher in Petaluma. “Many of the players, ages 5-27, were my full inclusion students, so the Miracle League is a great way for me to continue to have these extraordinary people in my life.”
“My earliest baseball memories were created with my grandmother at Candlestick Park watching the San Francisco Giants play. While Grandma Katie focused on the scorecard and the game, I scanned the stands for vendors! Every game involved at least one Polish dog, a bag of peanuts and a chocolate malt.” No wonder she enjoys working in the snack shack during Miracle League games!
Growing up Maureen spent hours playing a game called Base Runners with her brothers and the other neighborhood kids, which prepared her well to play first base in 7th & 8th grades. As a mom, Maureen enjoyed watching her three sons play a variety of sports and she looks forward to cheering on her young grandchildren when it’s their turn to play!
“I love the Miracle League! There’s nothing quite like seeing the joy that the players and their buddies bring to the field while hearing their families and friends cheer in the stands. Watching the athletes and their community come together to play inclusive baseball is exhilarating. It’s truly an honor to be a part of it.”
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HOMER'S QUESTION OF THE MONTH |
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What do you like most about going back to school?
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Olivia Scott,
1st Grade, 6 years old:
Olivia’s favorite thing about going back to school is getting to see Miss Carolyn (Corkrey), a phenomenal instructional assistant!
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Ethan Celis,
4th grade, 9 years-old:
Ethan loves to be with his friends at school. Another good thing about going back to school is that he gets to see his amazing teacher, David Joslyn. This fall he is happy to see everyone on Zoom.
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Levi Miller,
4th grade, 9 years old:
Levi’s favorite thing about going back to school is having meetings with his teachers and friends.
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Sadie Virkus,
6th Grade, 11 years old:
The best part about going back to school for Sadie is, “..her 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Beckmann!”
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Kaiella Burns,
9th grade, 14:
“I like seeing my friends, even though it’s on Zoom this year. I also like working in the cafeteria at school. I hope I get to work in the Miracle League snack shack when we have games again.”
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Liam Richardson,
11th grade, 16 years old:
“I like everything about going back to school. I’m happy to be back in my favorite class, Wildlife.”
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Survey Results are In! And the Winner is.....Cindy Thomas! |
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Cindy Thomas, Host on local KPCA radio (103.3 fm on your dial) , Rotarian and MLNB Supporter, is the Winner of the $25 Baskin Robbins Gift Card! Congratulations, Cindy!!
Thanks so much to everyone who completed the survey! You have provided invaluable input to help and guide us as we plan exciting new activities. Check out the articles below!!
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Have you ever wanted to have a Pen Pal? |
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We are currently matching up Miracle League Players with a Pen Pal. A Pen Pal can be a fun and wonderful way of creating lasting friendships!
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On-Field Baseball Clinic Day Sunday 9/27!! |
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One thing we heard loud and clear from your Survey Responses, is that everyone wants to get back out on the Miracle League Field and play some ball! Well, we are right with you on that!
So, in partnership with the San Francisco Baseball Academy, we will be hosting an on-field Baseball Clinic Day on Sunday, Sept. 27th. (Of course, we will be adhering to all Sonoma County Health and Safety regulations concerning COVID), Stay tuned for more details, coming to your email inbox soon! You can also feel free to email us at info@MiracleLeagueNorthBay.org.
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Join us for a Monthly MLNB Parents Night via Zoom! |
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Hello Miracle League Parents,
We are reaching out because we know how hard life is right now for us within the Special Needs Community: Distance Learning, Zoom therapies, isolation, financial concerns, and so many unknowns.
We are here for you!
We are starting a monthly MLNB Parents Night. We will begin over Zoom with the end goal being to actually see each other in person (when we all feel safe to do so)!
It will be a time for us all to come together for support, help and LAUGHS!
So please join us on the
Second Thursday of every Month at 7pm starting September 10th
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Sunday, Sept. 13th @ 6:30pm &
Sunday, Sept. 27th @ 6:30pm
via Zoom
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We are playing Zoom Bingo every other Sunday Evening and would love for you to join in the fun! Games are open to all players and their families and prizes will be awarded! Please email info@MiracleLeagueNorthBay.org
for more info and to get the Zoom Link!
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Fall will soon be in the air and that means Halloween is nearing! Get your costumes ready for an awesome in-person Halloween Event in front of the Miracle League Field. Details can soon be found in the October edition of this newsletter and on the website "Events" tab. |
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Check out New Features on the Website! |
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Click on the "Events" tab to view a Calendar of all upcoming Miracle League Happenings! In addition, in the drop down menu under "Events" you will now find archived copies of this Newsletter. Check it out! |
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