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 August 17, 2016

In This Issue

Text to Raise $10,000

Rec & Roll Fort Hill Open House

Midyear Appeal Going on NOW

Sensory Garden Play Day - 8/20

Pete's Dragon Movie Screening - 8/20

Volunteer for Tootsie Roll Drive--September

Text ELM15

to 40679!

These WDSRA friends have already texted!

Text ELM15

to 40679!

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

Thank you NCTV!

Learn More About WDSRA!

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

News You Can Use Archive

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www.wdsra.com.

WDSRA on WONC!

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

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Text ELM15

to 40679!

Text Today to Raise $10,000!

Text ELM15 to 40679 NOW!

Elmhurst BMW Will

Make a Donation to WDSRA

When You Do!

Please take out your phone right now. Text ELM15 to 40679. Elmhurst BMW will make a donation to WDSRA as part of their Drive for a Cause campaign going on thru August. (One text per phone allowed).

There will be no sales call, no pressure and no cost to you! But you will be helping raise $10,000 for WDSRA.

It's that easy!

Please ask family, friends

and coworkers to text too!

THANK YOU!

If you would like to test drive a new BMW, simply head on over to Elmhurst BMW anytime during August and tell them you are there

to test drive for WDSRA.

Elmhurst BMW

466 W. Lake St., Elmhurst

Text ELM15 to 40679!

New Rec & Roll Site Opening This Fall

Rec & Roll Fort Hill Open House

Rec & Roll has a new site opening in Naperville this fall! If you are looking for a community-based recreation program emphasizing leisure independence and social interaction, Rec & Roll Fort Hill may be for you!

Rec & Roll Fort Hill Open House

During the Fort Hill Activity Center Grand Opening

Saturday, Aug. 27th

10am-2 pm

Naperville Park District

20 Fort Hill Dr., Naperville

Rec & Roll Fort Hill is designed for participants who may require some assistance with daily living skills and may require emotional support from staff. The ratio is 1 staff to 3 participants.

If you would like more information, contact Dori at 630-681-0962 or dorin@wdsra.com.

All Donations Welcome

Please Donate Today!

The Midyear Appeal

is going on right now. If you value the work that WDSRA does for your family, your neighbor or your community, please consider making a contribution.

Your contribution will help bridge the gap between what is funded and the true cost of offering quality programming for families with special needs.

Donations can be made online or through the mail to:

WDSRA Foundation, 116 N. Schmale Rd., Carol Stream, IL 60188.

Thank you for your generosity!

Community Partners

Sensory Garden Play Day Open to ALL Families!

Last Play Day of the Summer: 8/20

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

Saturday, August 20th

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.

Special Needs Screening

Pete's Dragon 8/20

A woodcarver delights local children with stories of a mysterious dragon that lives deep in the woods. His daughter believes these are just tall tales, until she meets Pete , a 10-year-old orphan who says he lives in the woods with a giant, friendly dragon. She sets out to investigate if this fantastic claim can be true.

Pete's Dragon (rated PG)
Saturday,August 20th @ 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.

Volunteering Benefits WDSRA!

Volunteer for the Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive

The Knights of Columbus are gearing up for their annual Tootsie Roll Drive. And they are looking for volunteers.

Proceeds raised from will go directly to support charities which serve individuals with disabilities in our area. WDSRA has benefited frequently from the Knights of Columbus. This is a great way to support WDSRA! Volunteer today!

Naperville Knights of Columbus Council 1369

Storefronts--Sat., Sept. 10th & Sun., Sept. 11th

Street corners--Fri., Sept.16th thru Sun., Sept. 18th

Dates, locations and time slots available at www.napervillekofc.org.

Knights of Columbus St. Daniel the Prophet Council 10575

Fri., Sept. 16th-- 7am-6pm

Sat., Sept. 17th-- 8am-4pm

For information or questions call Ron Riley at 630-530-4270 or rriley1104@sbcglobal.net.

Text ELM15 to 40679!

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 |