WDSRA  

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 

  
In This Issue
Black & Red Bash Tickets on Sale NOW
Sing and Dance the Night Away with WDSRA
Black & Red Bash Highlights
Wine & Spirit Pull Donations Wanted
West Chicago Sharks Swim Club
St. Daniel Knights of Columbus
Timothy Christian Volunteers
Glen Ellyn Titans Club Basketball
We Grow Dreams Bowlathon
Miss Amazing Applications
  
We Want to Extend a HUGE Thank You to The Black & Red Bash Sponsors!

GOLD
Advanced Insurance 
   Partners, Inc.
Bloomingdale Park 
   District
Carol Stream Park 
   District
Cuz We Can
Cygnet Controls Inc.
Fair Oaks Ford/Lincoln
Glen Ellyn Park District
Northwest Snow and 
   Timber Service Ltd.
Smart 911
Wheaton Bank & Trust 
   Company
Wheaton Park District
Winfield Park District

SILVER
Ancel Glink Diamond 
   Bush DiCianni & 
   Krafthefer
Jaffe Films, Inc.
Warrenville Park 
   District
 
BRONZE
McNees and     
   Associates
Momkus McCluskey 
   LLC.
Robbins Schwartz 
 
  
  

Sharing Time with Timothy Christain Volunteers! 

 

Timothy Christian volunteers 1

 

 

Timothy Christian 3

 

Timothy Christian 2

 

Rec & Roll singing
 

Rec & Roll ppts and staff
 

Rec & Roll basketball court
 

Rec & Roll outing
          

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Bash tickets on sale now

We are celebrating 40 years of Equal Fun for Everyone! 
To celebrate, we have planned and evening of singing 
and dancing with LIVE entertainment just for YOU!  
So join us forThe Black & Red Bash and 
stay for the LIVE music!

Sing and Dance the Night Away 
with WDSRA!

Lisa McClowry We can't think of a better way to say THANK YOU for 40 years of supporting WDSRA families.

Immediately following the food, fun and fundraising of The Black & Red Bash the very talented singer/songwriter Lisa McClowry and her world class band take over the fun!

Come for The Black & Red Bash! Stay for the LIVE music!
 
Evening Highlights
  • Cocktails & Dinner (Open Bar)
  • Exciting electronic bidding
  • Silent Auction
  • LIVE Auction--NEW ITEMS!
  • Wine/Spirit Pull--Featuring Craft  Brews
  • LIVE Raffle-Win a LIVE Auction item of your choice
  • Cash Raffle-Win $500, $250, or $100
  • 40th Anniversary Raffle
  • Raise the Paddle for Scholarships
  • Hall of Fame Award
  • 2016 Participant video

Wanted... 
Wine & Craft Beers for Spirit Pull

 wine bottles We need a few more bottles to get us to our goal. It's an easy way to support The Black & Red Bash. Just donate a bottle (or more!) of your favorite wine or a pack of your favorite craft brew.

Donations can be dropped off at the WDSRA offices or call to arrange a pick up. (Minimum value $10 please).

For more information please contact Dori at dorin@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext569. 
Hearty Thanks from WDSRA
Thank You West Chicago Sharks Swim Club
West Chicago Sharks Swim Club logo

We want to give a HUGE shout out to the West Chicago Sharks Swim Club. They provided all the volunteers for the WDSRA swim meet this past weekend. Held at West Chicago High School, the Sharks helped run 
the event which hosted 165 swimmers. 

Results:
1st place--Libertyville Stars 
2nd place--FVSRA 
3rd place--WDSRA 
Congratulations to all the swimmers!
Thank you West Chicago Sharks Swim Club!
Thank You St. Daniel the Prophet Knights of Columbus Council 10575 
 
Knights of Columbus St. Daniel
The St. Daniel's Knights of Columbus have been wonderful partners over many years. Recently, WDSRA Foundation Trustee Kevin Lavin accepted a check for $4,000 from Knights of Columbus member Ron Riley
at the St. Daniel's Pizza Night. 

These funds come directly from the fall Tootsie Roll Drive the group coordinates. If you were one of the many people who volunteered for the Tootsie Roll Drive on behalf of WDSRA last fall, we thank you! Your support on those days made this check possible.

Thank you Knights of Columbus! 
Thank You Timothy Christian Volunteers 

Timothy Christian volunteers at Rec & Roll Volunteers from Timothy Christian High School recently spent time at all four Rec & Roll locations as part of their Renew community service project.

As peer buddies for 7 days, they immersed themselves into Rec & Roll activities including: bowling, swimming, cooking, and more. For some it was their first experience working with people with disabilities. A great experience overall for our Rec & Roll groups.  

Thank you Timothy Christian volunteers! 
Thank You Glen Ellyn Titans Club Basketball 
 
Glen Ellyn Titans The Glen Ellyn Titans Club Basketball team recently made a donation of
several cases of water and Gatorade as well as assorted packs of candy. We appreciate them keeping us top-of-mind once again. Donations like these are used in programs throughout the year.

Thank you Glen Ellyn Titans! 
Community Partners
Bowlathon Looking for Bowlers

We Grow Dreams logo We Grow Dreams Annual Bowlathon is right around the corner. They are looking for more bowlers to sign up and bowl. It's a fun day of bowling, prizes, silent auction and family fun. Grab your family and friends and BOWL!

We Grow Dreams
11th Annual Bowlathon
Sunday, February 21st at 1pm
Brunswick Zone, Woodbridge, IL

Complete details can be found at www.wegrowdreams.org.
Miss Amazing Illinois Applications Available

MIss Amazing pagaent Miss Amazing Illinois celebrates girls & women with disabilities
helping them build self-confidence in a supportive environment. All participants will be crowned princesses, and one participant in each age group will be selected queen, to represent Illinois for the year. Males with disabilities may participate in the Right-Hand Man program, escorting participants during the final show April 2nd.

April 1st & 2nd 
Naperville Yellow Box
1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville
Cost to participate is a donation of 5 cans of food
Apply by 3/1/16 at www.ilmissamazing.com.  
 
For complete details, visit www.ilmissamazing.com or contact Jessi Peters at il@MissAmazingPageant.com.
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 | 

www.wdsra.com