Special Needs Arts Programs, Inc. News & Updates |
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New and noteworthy in June: |
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A Brighter Day! Spring Concert: Thank you!
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Thank you to everyone who supported our spring Sing Along Chorus concert! We were so thrilled to share our love of music with the audience. Special thanks to our musical guests Cambridge Common Voices! Our theme A Brighter Day celebrates our coming together again to experience life's great moments. We look forward to our next concert in October, see you then!
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Cambridge Trust awards grant to SNAP |
SNAP is very grateful to Cambridge Trust for their recent grant to support our operational costs. Cambridge Trust has been an incredible partner over the years and we appreciate their ongoing and generous support. Grants are a very important revenue source for the SNAP organization. In order to fulfill our mission, SNAP relies on the business community for their support. Special thanks to Cambridge Trust Lexington Branch Manager and SNAP Board Member Boris Nikitin for all of his work to ensure SNAP's future. |
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Art Director Lidija Vukovic in exhibit |
SNAP Art Director Lidija Vukovic has had a piece of her work accepted into the National Women's Art Association show. The piece is called Earth Layers. Lidija recently incorporated a similar project in her spring Special Artists session.
Lidija has a public exhibit coming up. The Rocky Neck Art Colony will exhibit her work in a show called Explore the Unexpected at The Cove Gallery, located at 37 Rocky Neck Avenue in Gloucester. The Cove Gallery is open Sunday and Monday 12 PM – 5 PM and Thursday through Saturday 12 PM – 7 PM. A reception will take place on June 16th, 5-7PM.
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Mass General Hospital Research Study |
Mass General Hospital is conducting a research study to examine the effectiveness of non-invasive near-infrared light therapy on improving language, memory and attention in individuals with Down Syndrome, ages 16-35. If you are interested in learning more about the study at MGH, please call 617-724-4539. |
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Lexington Field & Garden Club: Fairy Houses |
SNAP will participate in the Lexington Field and Garden Club Fairy House tour during the month of May. Our Special Artists have been working on their original fairy houses as part of our spring session. SNAP fairy houses will be on display at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road in Lexington. A town-wide tour of fairy houses will take place on May 27th-28th. More information can be found on the Lexington Field and Garden Club website. Come out and see all of the fairy houses around town!
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CEL bestows grant to SNAP for strategic plan |
SNAP received a grant from the Community Endowment of Lexington to partner with Empower Success Corps to work on a strategic plan towards ensuring our financial sustainability. Many thanks to CEL for their ongoing and generous support! |
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NEW! SNAP Notecards for the spring! |
SNAP will release three new sets of notecards this spring. These cards will first be available for purchase at our Spring concert on May 15th, 3pm, at Cary Hall in Lexington. Cards will be available for purchase on our website. In-person sales and pick-up at Cambridge Trust in Lexington, 1690 Mass Ave. Cost is $15 per box all proceeds benefit SNAP. Each box comes with five blank notecards and envelopes. These cards are great for thank you notes or to give as a gift! |
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Summer Crafts, Tuesdays: June 7-28 |
SNAP Summer Crafts class will take place on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-7:45pm, at the Lexington Community Center. Dates are June 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. The cost is $70.
If you have already attended a SNAP program this year, you do not need to fill out another application. You can pay online or send a check to SNAP PO Box 598, Lexington, MA 02420. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and enrollment is limited.
This class is FULL. Please check back on August 1st to register for the fall Crafts class with Donna.
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Special Artists, Saturdays: July 9-30 |
Summer Special Artists class will take place on Saturdays in July at the Lexington Community Center. Dates are July 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th. The cost is $70.
We will have a 10am-11:15am and 11:30am-12:45pm class. Our 1-1:45pm class is for children ages 5-12.
If you have already attended a SNAP program this year, you do not need to fill out another application. You can pay online or send a check to SNAP PO Box 598, Lexington, MA 02420. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and enrollment is limited.
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Chorus Camp, Mondays: July 18-August 8 |
Join us for another exciting summer of Chorus Camp! Chorus Camp is a four week opportunity to work on your own song over the course of the camp. Singers will then perform that song in a solo, duet or trio. Dates are July 18th, 25th, August 1st and 8th from 6:30-8pm.
The cost is $70. If you currently attend a SNAP program, you don't need to register again. You can pay online or send a check to SNAP PO Box 598, Lexington, MA 02420. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and enrollment is limited.
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SNAP Art Exhibit at Cambridge Trust |
Special Artists has an exhibit at Cambridge Trust, 1690 Mass Ave in Lexington, called Brush As I Can Be. This fun art project allowed students to use their creative imaginations with a most unusual starting point...a house painters brush! Fun images evolved using paint, beads, google eyes and other embellishments. The exhibit is on view at Cambridge Trust during normal business hours. |
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SNAP has returned to in-person programming at the Lexington Community Center. SNAP has developed a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Everyone attending SNAP programs will need to have read and signed this policy prior to the start of fall programming. SNAP is required everyone attending programs to be vaccinated. This includes anyone attending the program with an artist or singer, that person also need to have their vaccine card on file with SNAP.
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SNAP has developed guidelines for ensuring a safe program environment. Please click here to access our COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures. These protocols are subject to change as new guidance becomes available. You will need to submit your vaccination card by email to the SNAP Office to attend in-person programs. |
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Face masks still required at programs |
The town of Lexington has ended their indoor mask mandate per state guidelines. Out of an abundance of caution, we will continue to wear masks in our chorus and adult visual arts classes.
While we are making strides in the pandemic public health emergency, we feel that the continued usage of masks is important to maintain out in-person programming. Please contact Heidi O'Mara, SNAP Executive Director, if you have any questions. |
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Looking for a great and fun volunteer opportunity? Consider volunteering for SNAP! Volunteers are a crucial part of providing our music and art programs. We have several program sessions in art and music throughout the year. Are you in middle school? Consider our Peer Mentor program! For more information on volunteering, email us. To fill out a volunteer application, please click here.
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SNAP Singer Profile: Zachary J. |
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Zachary J. joined the Sing Along Chorus through his connection with our Music Director Marisa Giangregorio and their shared experience at Cambridge Common Voices. Zachary is an amazing singer and musician. His favorite genres of music are rock, pop and dance music. Zachary really enjoys listening to Pink Floyd, especially Money and Time. The piano is his favorite instrument. What Zachary enjoys most about Sing Along Chorus is meeting new friends and seeing Marisa. When he is not singing, Zachary enjoys taking walks and playing piano. He recently received a leadership award from the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs. Bravo Zachary! |
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Do you have something to share? We would love to hear from you!
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Sending Big Birthday Wishes To: |
Emily K. on June 3rd
Julian S. on June 5th
Alexander W. on June 18th
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