| Monthly Highlights |
Jan 7: Bowling
Jan 7: Ballroom and Belly Dance Registration Open
Jan 9: Winter Camp
Jan 11: Nightbird Dance
Jan 11: RSVP for STOP Field Trip
Jan 14: Bowling
Jan 16: Winter Camp
Jan 17: Karaoke Night
Jan 19: STOP Field Trip
Jan 21: NO BOWLING
Jan 23: Winter Camp
Jan 23: Belly Dance
Jan 24: Cooking Class
Jan 25: RSVP for STOP Field Trip
Jan 27: Ballroom Dance Begins
Jan 28: Bowling
Jan 30: Winter Camp
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| Contact Information |
Activities Coordinator:
Ranwa Nin El-khoury
W: 407-571-8814
F: 407-571-8809
Email:
rrel-khoury@altamonte.org
Mail To:
225 Newburyport Avenue Altamonte Springs Fl, 32701
Office Location:
Eastmonte Park
830 Magnolia Drive
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Activity Locations:
Eastmonte Park
830 Magnolia Drive
Altamonte Springs, Fl 32701
Westmonte Park
624 Bills Lane
Altamonte Springs, Fl 32714
AMF Altamonte Lanes
280 Douglas Avenue
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
Lake Brantley South 1010 Sand Lake Road
Altamonte Springs, Fl 32714 |
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| Welcoming a New Year with New Forms! | |
Updated forms, newsletters and calendars
The following files were handed out at the Holiday Gala and are available by mail or at any following event. Or click and print out your copy today!
2013 Membership Form
These forms are REQUIRED for participation. We update them annually, so that means EVERYONE needs to fill this out for 2013 if they wish to attend programs. Pick up a form at any of our events, print one out, or request it by mail. Please complete all the information requested on the form.
2013 Winter/Spring Newsletter
Check out what is happening the first quarter of the year. Newsletters will be available at any event, mailed out to registered participants (who didn't attend the Holiday Gala), or just print one out.
2013 Activities Calendar
See what fun 2013 has in store for you! Pick up a calendar at any of our events, print one out, or request it by mail.
2013 Winter/Spring Volunteer Opportunities
We could use some cheerful and energetic volunteers to help with all the programs next year. Look over the list of opportunities and get involved in a worthwhile cause! |
| Volunteers Needed | |
Do you have a few hours to spare?
Below is a list of a few immediate needs. We can be flexible with your availability. Contact us for details.
- Substitute Camp Counselor: (1-2 needed)
Wednesday, January 9 from 8:45am-4:00pm - Substitute Camp Counselor: (1-2 needed)
Wednesday, February 20 from 8:45pm-4:00pm - Weekly Camp Counselor: (2-3 needed... will allow us to accommodate waitlist)
Wednesday, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 from 8:45pm-4:00pm
For a list of other opportunities this winter and spring, please click the following link: 2013 Winter/Spring Volunteer Opportunities |
| NIGHTBIRD DANCES | | |
Friday, January 11, 2013 - New Years Bash
Themed dances are held one Friday per month from 7-9pm.
Cost is $2 per participant and $1 per companion/family member/guest. Dances are usually held at Eastmonte Park, excluding our June pool party which is held at Westmonte Park. Only drinks and light snacks will be served.
Prizes awarded for dance contest winners, costume contest winners & birthdays! If you have a group home or a large party, please call in advance and we will reserve your group a table(s).
*The Advisory Board's food pantry has closed. Thank you to all that contributed in the past year. We no longer need any canned food donations.
NEW DANCES ON THE OTHER SIDE OF TOWN!
The Oviedo-Winter Springs Optimist Club and Oviedo Parks and Recreation now offer dances on alternate evenings. Please click here for 2012-2013 schedule.
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| BOWLING PRACTICES | | Every Monday Excluding Holidays
 Practice is held every Monday, excluding holidays, at the Altamonte AMF Lanes from 3-5pm. Cost is $2 per game. Scores are recorded throughout the year and trophies are awarded at the Banquet with participant's high score.
This months dates:
Monday, January 7, 14, 28
NO BOWLING January 21 (MLK Day)
NEW... PIZZA MONDAYS!
Pizza will be sold for $1.75 a slice on the last Monday of each month. |
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BELLY DANCE | |
Registration Begins January 7
 Our Special Needs Belly Dancers & family members meet the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Eastmonte Park to exercise & prepare for performances from 6:30-7:30pm. Wear comfortable clothes or belly dance clothing. Coin belts are recommended and are available. Bring water. Cost:$15/season. Financial Assistance Available. Family members/guests dance free.
First practice: Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Families are encouraged to register online as this will eventually become the only form of registration. Visit www.ASRecreation.org and click "Register Online" or contact Nin. |
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BALLROOM DANCE | |
Spring Registration Begins January 7
We invite current and new dancers to sign up for our Ballroom Dance workshop, scheduled to start on Sunday, January 27, 2013. Registration opens on Monday, January 7 until the 11th (or filled).
Families are encouraged to register online as this will eventually become the only form of registration. Visit www.ASRecreation.org and click "Register Online"
Please click here for more information about the upcoming workshop. |
| S.T.O.P. TRIPS | | |
"Saturday Time Out for Parents"
 STOP Trips take place one Saturday a month and are socially, physically and educationally beneficial field trips. Cost: $3 per person with lunch provided. Drop off and pick up is at Eastmonte Park. *Feel free to send souvenir money for trips.
To Sign Up:
You must RSVP on the designated day a week prior to the trip by phone or email. Reservations are taken in the order received. Only one message is required. Space is limited. Please send your reservation to only: 407-571-8814 or rrel-khoury@altamonte.org on the designated reservation day.
Next Trip:
Saturday, January 19, 2013 from 9am-4pm
"Day at Camp" at Camp Thunderbird, Apopka
RSVP on Friday, January 11, 2013 |
| THURSDAY NIGHT OUT | | |
Westmonte Park from 7:30-8:30pm
"Thursday Night Outs" are held on the 3rd and 4th Thursday of the month. They are designed to allow participants to get together and just have some fun! Events are held at Westmonte Park from 7:30-8:30pm. Cost: $1.00 with refreshments. *Please let us know if you will be attending the cooking class.
Dates:
3rd Thursday: January 17 Karaoke Night with DJ Franckie
4th Thursday: January 24 Cooking Class with Ranger Mike |
| WINTER CAMP | |
Camp is Full... Have a great time!
Camp is offered on Wednesdays for 8 weeks in January/February at Eastmonte Recreation Center. The camp include the following activities: crafts, field trips, guest speakers, bingo, and much more! Bring your own lunch and we provide the rest!
Camper Registration is FULL, Waitlist available
1st day of camp: Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Camp Schedule will be emailed to registered families soon.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE WAITLIST. |
| NEW BUS IS ON THE WAY | | |
Donations welcome
As many of you might know, our bus has been out of service for the past year, but we hope to have a new recreation bus in early-2013! Our programs use the bus over 20 times in one year, so investing in a bus of our own is important.
If you are willing or able to contribute to this expense, please mail your Tax Deductable Donations to:
Advisory Board for Disabled, Inc., 225 Newburyport Ave, Altamonte Springs, Fl 32701
Thank you for your consideration and support! |
| MONTHLY CALENDAR SPONSOR | | |
Thank you for your support
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| WE ARE ON FACEBOOK | | |
Keep up with news, photos and more! We have created a Facebook page for our special needs recreation programs. Find us and "like" us to see pictures, announcements and more.
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| SPECIAL OLYMPICS SEMINOLE COUNTY | |
Free Sports Training and Competition
Special Olympics Seminole County offers free sports training and competition in over 12 different sports. To learn more or sign up, visit www.SpecialOlympicsSeminoleCounty.org or CLICK HERE to sign up to receive their monthly newsletter. |
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