Western DuPage

Special Recreation Association

Providing engaging community-based recreational programs and inclusion services for children, teens and adults with special needs.

www.wdsra.com

News You Can Use September 17, 2015

In This Issue

Charlie Long/WDSRA Golf: Oct. 5th

Lekotek: Open House Sept. 26th

WDSRA: Hiring NOW

Twitter@WeAreWDSRA

Featured Program: Powerlifiting

Light the Torch 5K: Sept. 25th

Kiwanis Peanuts on Sale

Catch WDSRA in the News!

Making a Successful Back-to-School Transition

Special Needs Individuals Share Outdoor Adventure

DuPage Soccer Player Right Fit

Ryne Stolarz Headed to World Games

Thank You Sponsors!

Dinner Sponsor

Amita Glen Oaks Hospital

Lunch Sponsor

The Barnick Family

Sign Sponsor

Trophy Sponsor

Water Sponsor

Camp Duncan Summer Fun!

Shopping Helps WDSRA!

Shopping online?

Log on through

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or fundinco.org.

Both will make a donation back to WDSRA. Be sure to choose WDSRA as your charity.

Spread the News!

Know someone who might benefit from WDSRA programs and services? Invite them to view the WDSRA video here.

Hear why one parent calls WDSRA 'exceptional and rare'.

News You Can Use Archive

Looking for something you saw in a past News You Can Use? Visit our archive at

www.wdsra.com.

WDSRA on WONC!

Catch us LIVE on WONC FM89.1 Tues at 4:30pm.

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2015 Charlie Long/WDSRA Golf Outing Title Sponsors

Webb Family Fund

of the DuPage Foundation

Be sure to register by September 25, 2015

Golf Outing is Monday, October 5th!

Were you registered for the June outing?
If you were registered for the June outing, your registration is still valid. If you have any changes to your foursome, please contact Lea at 630-681-0962 ext580 or leaj@wdsra.com before September 25th. Otherwise, we will see you on Monday, October 5th!

Not registered but would like to join us?
Please do! If you were unable to golf with us in June but would like to join us on October 5th, you can register online before September 25th at www.wdsra.com or contact Lea at 630-681-0962 ext580 or leaj@wdsra.com.

Charlie Long/WDSRA Golf Classic

Monday, October 5, 2015

Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton
Register by September 25, 2015

Includes

* Driving range

* Putting green

* Use of locker room

* 18 holes with cart

* Scramble format

* Contest hole prizes

* Raffle prizes

* Lunch

* Charlie Long Award presentation

* Golfer awards

* Dinner

* Cash bar

Golfers

$170 per golfer

$680 per foursome

Dinner Only Option

$50 per person (Includes a donation to WDSRA)

Online registration, details and sponsorship information available at here.

Your contributions to the

Black & Red Bash made this possible!

Everyone is invited to the NEW Lekotek purposeful play sessions and toy lending library Open House! Lekotek is the family centered play program designed to help families in the development of children with special needs from birth to 8 years old.

Learn about typical play sessions
Toy demonstrations
Meet the instructors
Ribbon cutting
Activities
Refreshments

Your RSVP is requested by Wednesday, September 23, 2015

to maryb@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962.

WDSRA is Hiring

Do you need extra cash?
Do you need flexible hours?
Do you like to be a part of a team?
Do you like to make a difference in other people's lives?

Then you want to work with the very special participants at WDSRA! With WDSRA you can choose the number of hours per week you work. This is perfect for students, teachers, parents, or anyone with a few hours a week to spare.

Our fall programs have started but we are still in need of a few extra part-time seasonal staff and we are hiring immediately.

To start the process, go to www.wdsra.com to fill out an application. You can also call us at 630-681-0962 and ask for Wendy.

WDSRA is on Twitter!

You can now get all the latest updates on programs, events, staffing and more at @WeAreWDSRA!

We wonder why we never see Becca and Batman in the same room. #teamwdsra @WeAreWDSRA

To celebrate, we just launched a new campaign introducing members of the WDSRA family...#teamwdsra. Our family has been growing and changing so we thought it was a good time to introduce the new faces as well as some of the familiar faces. But rather than the traditional meet and greet, we tapped into everyone's fun and flirty side. After all, we are recreation so it is our job to put the fun into it!

Featured Program

Find Out If Powerlifting Is for YOU

WDSRA and the College of DuPage have teamed up to offer a quality Special Olympics Powerlifting Program! With the help of the Football team each powerlifter will be paired up with an experienced lifting partner. These partners will teach technique and push the athletes to give there all and compete at a high level.

Mondays: Conditioning and Weights, code: 543210-1

Wednesdays: Powerlifting, code: 543210-2

7-8pm

College of DuPage Athletics Building

Now thru December 2nd
Fee:$30 per section

For more information, contact Danny at 630-681-0962 ext543 or dannyh@wdsra.com. Register online at www.wdsra.com.

Community Partners

Light the Torch 5K

Presented in partnership by Wheaton Park District and the FT Cares Foundation. The FT Cares Light the Torch 5K Night Run/Walk is a unique race event through downtown Wheaton after sunset.

Friday, September 25, 2015

Pre-party at 5:30pm
Race at 7pm

120 E. Liberty Street, Wheaton

Participants receive glow giveaways, race through luminary lanes. This is a timed race, runner bibs are chipped.

First 750 runners receive a long sleeve tech t-shirt. Post-race party includes DJ, giveaways, and refreshments.

Details and registration at Light The Torch 5K.

Kiwanis Peanuts

The St. Charles Kiwanis are holding their annual Peanuts Days fundraiser. You can purchase a box of 100 bags of peanuts for $45.00 per box. Great for give aways, lunches, Halloween treats, and more!

The St. Charles Kiwanis are supporters of WDSRA. Your peanut purchase helps WDSRA and organizations like WDSRA.

To place an order: Kiwanis Peanut Day Order Form.

WDSRA is committed to providing quality recreational programs, dedicated and trained staff, specialized equipment, and much needed scholarships. Your support provides the financial support needed to ensure that the cost of programs remains affordable throughout the year.

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA)

116 N. Schmale Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188-2103

P: 630-681-0962 | F: 630-681-1262 |