Western DuPage

Special Recreation Association

Engaging community-based recreational programs and

inclusion services for children, teens and adults with special needs.

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News You Can Use April 27, 2016

In This Issue

Athletes Head to Spring Games

Party Bus Blast

Get Paid to Go to Camp

Rec & Roll Fort Hill Registration Open

Join the Fiesta

DuPage Human Race 5K Run/Walk

Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare Housewalk

Volunteers Needed for Play Days

Registration Coming Soon!

Registration for the 2016 Charlie Long/WDSRA Golf Classic will be open soon. But you can save the date NOW!

Monday, June 13th
Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton

Great golf
Delicious food
Special treats
Supports WDSRA programs

WDSRA in the News!

Foundation Plans to Put Race Proceeds Toward Sensory Garden Playground

Drama Director Bids Adieu After 26 Years

Track and Field Athletes Compete in WDSRA Spring Meet

WDSRA Says Goodbye to Theater Director

40 Years of Serving Naperville Families

Celebrating 40 Years!

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Good Luck at Spring Games!

We want to wish all the Special Olympic track and field athletes good luck this weekend! Over 600 athletes will be converging on North Central College Sunday, May 1st, for the Spring Games Track and Field Meet. Athletes will be competing in events such as metered runs, relays, ball throw and long jump. This meet is the qualifier for the state competition which takes place downstate in June.

Good luck athletes!

Party Bus Blast!

A great time was had by all on the WDSRA Party Bus! Just one of the new spring special events, 24 participants and 4 staff were whisked away in their own private limo Saturday evening. On the cruise into Chicago, they created their own party complete with music and neon lights. The event included a visit to Millennium Park (stopping at the bean of course!) and Navy Pier. The evening wrapped up with dinner at Margaretville.

It was a blast!

Summer Positions Open NOW!

Looking for a summer job that is fun? Need a flexible schedule? Want competitive wages? Apply NOW! Experience is a plus but we will train.

Great summer jobs for teachers,

education or special education majors.

Great for college and high school students too!

Hiring NOW for Day Camp Head Instructors:

Dist 203: 6/6-7/14, M-Th, 11:30-3:30pm, Naperville North HS Dist 204: 6/13-7/19, 12-4pm, Owen Elementary, Naperville

Dist 204: 6/13-7/19, 11-3pm, Nequa Valley HS, Naperville

Dist 33: 6/13-7/20, 12;30-3pm, Turtle Splash Park, West

Chicago

Dist 93: 6/14-7/14, 12:30-3pm, Coral Cove, Carol Stream

Apply online at http://wdsra.com/Employment-Volunteer/part-time-employment.htm. If you have questions, contact Wendy at wendyc@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext577.

Rec & Roll Fort Hill Registration is Open

Rec & Roll Fort Hill, Naperville, is officially opening September 12, 2016. Families can register now for any combination of days. The program meets 5 days a week 9am-2pm.

Rec & Roll is a community-based recreation day program for adults 22-55, that emphasizes leisure independence, social interaction, community outings and service projects. Rec & Roll helps develop and enhance quality of life.

Rec & Roll Fort Hill is for those who may need a little more assistance with daily living skills and may require emotional support from staff. The daily schedule is a mixture of staff-directed and participant-directed large and small group activities based on a monthly theme.

Participants must be able to successfully participate in a 1 staff to 3 participant ratio.

Complete details can be found on page 42 in the summer brochure. For more information, contact Dori at dorin@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext569.

Program Highlight

Join the Fiesta!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo WDSRA style!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fiesta of fun, food and dancing! There will be a DJ, light appetizers/refreshments including chips, salsa and guacamole and mucho fun!

The celebration takes place Friday, May 6th, 7-9pm, ages 16+, fee $20, code: 631025-1. Register today!

Complete details can be found on page 43 in the winter/spring brochure. For questions, contact Kristy at kristye@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext562.

Community Partners

The DuPage Human Race Run

The DuPage Human Race benefits local non-profit organizations serving DuPage County including the Sensory Garden Playground's Play for All Foundation. This year, the Sensory Garden Playground's Play For All Foundation is asking you to help them reach their fundraising goal of $5,000. Simply choose them as your charity of choice when registering.

DuPage Human Race--in support of the Sensory Garden Playground's Play for All Foundation!

Saturday, April 30th @ 9am

1901 W. Butterfield Road, Downers Grove

Learn more about the Sensory Garden Playgrounds's Play for All Foundation at www.playforalldupage.org.

Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare Housewalk

The Glen Ellyn Infant Welfare Society's 32nd Annual Housewalk is Friday, May 6th. The Housewalk features unique and beautiful Glen Ellyn homes showcasing both modern and historic architecture and design. Member-guided tours are from 10am to 2pm and 5pm to 9pm. All ticket proceeds benefit women and children in need in DuPage County.

2016 Glen Ellyn Infant Housewalk

Friday, May 6th

Advanced tickets are $35 and include 1 raffle ticket

Tickets are available at www.glenellyninfantwelfare.org. All money raised will be donated to local agencies who support children in our community.

Volunteers Needed for Play Days

We are looking for volunteers to help with the summer Play Days on: 5/21, 6/18, 7/16, 8/20.

Join us this summer for the Sensory Garden Playground Play Days! The playground is open year-round to the public free of charge, but Play Days will include activities like face painting, planting, and more!

Play days are sponsored by the Playground partners and are free to anyone who wants to come out and play! Play Day activities will take place from 9:30am-12:30pm. We are looking for volunteers to assist with: face- painting, lawn games, gardening, picture taking, check- in, and inclusive play.

Visit www.playforalldupage.org for more information. If you can help any/all dates, contact Becca at beccar@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext578.

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 |