Monthly Highlights |
Mar 2: STOP Field Trip
Mar 3: Ballroom Dance
Mar 3: Cheerleading
Mar 4: Bowling
Mar 8: Nightbird Dance
Mar 10: Ballroom Dance
Mar 10: Cheerleading
Mar 11: Bowling
Mar 13: Belly Dance
Mar 17: Ballroom Dance Showcase
Mar 17: Cheerleading
Mar 18: Bowling
Mar 21: Karaoke Night
Mar 23: Cheer Competition
Mar 25: Bowling
Mar 27: Belly Dance
Mar 28: Cooking Class Canceled
Mar 29: RSVP for STOP
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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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LAST CALL FOR 2013 FORMS | |
2013 Membership Forms are due ASAP
Click Here to Download a 2013 Membership Form
These forms are REQUIRED for participation. We update these forms annually, so that means EVERYONE needs to fill this out for 2013 if they wish to attend programs. If a participant does not turn in a form by the end of March, their status will be marked 'inactive', making them ineligible to attend events and will be removed from our quarterly mailing list. 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. It is all used to help our staff/volunteers get to know your participant and in case of an emergency. |
BALLROOM DANCE SHOWCASE & GALA | |
Spring Showcase is March 17th
Our Ballroom Dancers meet on Sundays to prepare for their big showcase on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 1:30pm at Lake Brantley South Gym. Join us for a beautiful show featuring our dancers, guest performers and more! For details, click here.
Gala at the Gallery II is March 24th
A Ballroom Dance/Fundraiser to benefit the Advisory Board for the Disabled, Inc. To be held on Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 7:00 - 10:30pm at Macy's Furniture Gallery located at 820 West Town Parkway, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714. Open Dance, Refreshments, Special Performances by the Altamonte Ballroom Stars and music by DJ's Bobby & Judi Chapman. Admission: $10 Info: 407-614-3472 twelvedancer@aol.com .
Click Here for Flier. |
NIGHTBIRD DANCES | |
Friday, March 8, 2013 - Luck of the Irish
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. Other items in need: markers, glue sticks, scissors, coloring books, etc.
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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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(s):
Saturday, March 2, 2013 from 8am-4pm Strawberry Festival in Plant City (Drop off & pick up at Westmonte Park) RSVP on Friday, February 22, 2013 -TRIP FULL
Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 9am-4pm Trip Location TBA in next e-newsletter RSVP on Friday, March 29, 2013
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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: March 21 Karaoke Night with DJ Franckie
4th Thursday: March 28 Canceled Holy Thursday |
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, March 4, 11, 18, 25
NEW... PIZZA MONDAYS! Pizza will be sold for $1.75 a slice on the last Monday of each month. |
BELLY DANCE | |
Next practice is Wednesday, March 13 & 27, 2013
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.
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WINTER CAMP | |
Thank you campers, counselors, and supporters!
Camp is offered on Wednesdays for 8 weeks in January/February at Eastmonte Recreation Center. During the month of February our 50 Winter Campers enjoyed a visit from Ms. Wheelchair Florida, Circle H Horse Ranch, Central Florida Community Arts and USA Dance. Campers visited the Orange County History Center, Aloma Cinema Grill, US Space Museum and the Casselberry Library. The last day of camp was spent enjoying a tasty lunch donated by Olive Garden, Ice-cream donated by Bea Michalski, and putting on an amazing talent show for their fellow campers and family members.
To see photos of all the fun, visit our Facebook Page and click photos. You can also catch video clips of our Talent Show by clicking here!
Upcoming Day Camps
2013 Summer Camp
Volunteer Registration: April 1-19, 2013
Camper Registration: May 6-10, 2013 (or until filled)
1st day of camp: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
2013 Christmas Craft Camp
Volunteer Registration: November 1-18, 2013
Camper Registration: November 25-29 (or until filled)
Days of camp: Thursday, December 17 and 19
2014 Winter Camp
Volunteer Registration: November 4-22, 2013
Registration: December 2-6, 203 (or until filled)
1st day of camp: Wednesday, January 8, 2014 |
SPRING SPRINT 5K RUN/WALK | |
To benefit the Advisory Board for the Disabled
Run, walk or sprint in the Annual Spring Sprint 5K Walk/Run on April 20 at Cranes Roost Park.
The race includes competitive runners, walkers, teens and families of all skill levels. This popular 3.1 mile race takes off at 7:30a.m. from Uptown Altamonte's tower plaza. Participants follow a multi-terrain, double loop course around the European style plaza, boardwalks and cobblestone-style pathways.
Proceeds from this fundraising event benefit two local non-profit organizations. The Altamonte Springs Advisory Board for the Disabled, which enhances programs for people with disabilities and special population social activities. And the Altamonte Christian School, in support of the school's community outreach program for children.
So grab your sneakers and meet us at Cranes Roost for the Spring Sprint 5K on Saturday, April 20! For details, visit: http://asrecreation.org/5KRace.php |
THANK YOU ALTAMONTE SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT | |
Golf Tournament swings in $3,000 for the Advisory Board for the Disabled
Thank you to all the golfers and sponsors who took part in Altamonte Springs Police Department's annual golf tournament on Friday, February 22, 2013. Golfers enjoyed a great day of golf and many wonderful prizes! ASPD will be presenting the Advisory Board for the Disabled, Inc with a check for $3,000 from this event which will help fund many of our fantastic recreation programs, like STOP Trips, Nightbird Dances and the new recreation bus to come! Thank you Altamonte Springs Police Department!
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SPARKLERS CHEERLEADING | |
Thank you to our Season 8 Sponsors The Altamonte Sparklers are a group of more than 60 male and female cheerleaders with special needs who have been training and competing since 2005. Together the group has attended numerous community events and over 6 cheerleading competitions. They are run by the support of the City of Altamonte Springs , volunteer coaches, and generous donors. Athletes are currently preparing for their two competitions for the season- March 23 at the Orange County Convention Center and April 13-14 in Jacksonville.
Thank you to all the sponsors who helped us meet our financial goal for this year.
Premier Halliday Products Platinum Adriana, Coach Jay and Kenney Family Dye & Barry Family Merrell Family Platinum Cheer Gear Gold
4Rivers Smokehouse Bredahl Family Roszak Family Silver
Byrnes Family Carter Family Chris, Damian, Mary & Dacia Consumer Advocates, LLC Davis Bakery Francisco & Ena Rivas Gochenour / G.R.L. Inc. In Memory of Nathan Sheldon Rapid Programs, Inc. Schlier Family Wittick Family Bronze
Annamarie Nieves & Family Funaro Family Joanne Counelis Megz VanLoon Samantha Diaz Seaver Family |
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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