Western DuPage

Special Recreation Association

Engaging community-based recreational programs and

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

www.wdsra.com

News You Can Use July 12, 2016

In This Issue

Real Time Registration for Fall Programs

Test Drive at WDSRA Office - THURSDAY, July 14th

BMW Drive for WDSRA

WDSRA Summer of Fun

The Secret Lives of Pets Movie Screening - July 16th

Sensory Garden Play Day - July 16th

Special Needs Swim Nights -July 17th

Learn More About the Sensory Garden Playground and the Summer Play Dates

Thank you NCTV!

Just Another Day at the WDSRA Office!

Learn More About WDSRA!

View the WDSRA video here.

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

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Announcing....

Real Time Registration is HERE!

Real Time Registration comes to WDSRA! That's right...we are eliminating the lottery system for program registration beginning with the upcoming Fall Program season. That means registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, with residents having priority over non-residents.

Registration will begin at 9am on Monday, July 25th for residents and Monday, August 8th at 9am for non-residents.

Online registration is preferred. If you cannot register online, you can still mail, fax, or drop off your completed registration form at WDSRA offices. It will be processed in the order it was received.

The Fall Brochure is online and in the mail this week! (See page 56 for Real Time Registration details).

HAPPENING THIS THURSDAY!

Test drive a BMW at the WDSRA office.

Elmhurst BMW is bringing their cars to the WDSRA office. You take a test drive and they make the donation to WDSRA. It's that easy!

BMW Drive for WDSRA Test Drive

Thursday July 14th

10:30am-8pm

WDSRA Office

116 N. Schmale Rd., Carol Stream

Spots are still available.

Schedule your test drive TODAY.

Contact Sherry at sherrym@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962.

BMW Drive for WDSRA

Elmhurst BMW wants to raise $10,000 for WDSRA.

We can do it with YOUR help!

The BMW Drive for a Cause to make a difference for WDSRA is going on right now. Simply test drive a BMW at Elmhurst BMW anytime from June through August and Elmhurst BMW will make a donation to WDSRA. It is that easy!

Thank you Elmhurst BMW for choosing

WDSRA as your charity of choice!

Elmhurst BMW

466 W. Lake St.

Elmhurst, IL 60126

Celebrate with WDSRA!

Play Summer of Fun Challenge!

Celebrate 40 years of outstanding special recreation by playing the WDSRA Summer of Fun 40th Anniversary Challenge! It's fun and easy for all ages and abilities.

How to Play

1. Choose any of these fun activities listed--view list here

2. Post your fun to WDSRA social media (FB, Instagram and Twitter @WeAreWDSRA)

3. Win prizes!

Details at www.wdsra.com. For more information, contact Sherry at sherrym@wdsra.com or 630-681-0962 ext 550.

Community Partners

Special Needs Screening

The Secret Lives of Pets 7/16

Ever wonder what your pets do when you're not home?

The Secret Lives of Pets (rated PG)
Saturday, July 16th @ 11am
Studio Movie Grill (SMG)
301 Rice Lake Square, Wheaton
Special needs children & their siblings are FREE. All other guests $6/ticket.

The SMG Special Needs Screenings features family-friendly movies. Movies are shown with the lights up, the volume lowered and children are free to move around, talk or even dance in the aisles during the movie. Plus, order any menu item marked with the SMG Chefs for Charity badge and SMG will donate 5% of the proceeds to WDSRA.

Sensory Garden Play Days Open to ALL Families!

Summer Play Day Saturday 7/16

Join us for an all-inclusive Play Day at the Sensory Garden Playground. Play Days have special family-friendly fun for everyone including: face-painting, lawn games, gardening, and a whole lot of more!

Saturday, July 16th (and 8/20)

10:30am-12:30pm

Sensory Garden Playground

FREE and open to the public

The Sensory Garden Playground is located inside Danada South Park at 2751 Navistar Dr. in Lisle just northeast of Warrenville & Naperville roads. For more information visit www.playforalldupage.org for more information.

Special Needs Swim Night

Swim Night Sunday 7/17

Families with individuals who have special needs are invited to enjoy a relaxing evening after the regular operating hours of Centennial Beach. The shallow end of the slide will be open too. All ages welcomed!

Sundays, July 17th & 31st

6:30-8pm

Centennial Beach

500 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville

No registration is required. Cost is $3 per person at the door or you may apply your membership toward entry. You do not need to be a Naperville resident to participate.

For more information, visit Centennial Beach.

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 |