Coeur D’ Alene, ID 83816 Permit # 295 RETURN SERVICE

Specialized Needs RecreationP.O. Box 2451Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83816Non-Profit Org.U.S. PostagePAIDCoeur d’ Alene, IDPermit # 295RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDG!INKTHRINSPRobert and Mary StranahanFoundationSpecialized Needs RecreationMission StatementSpecialized Needs Recreation (SNR) believes that every individual can live a joyful, activeand fulfilling life provided the opportunity. We organize and champion these opportunitiesfor individuals with special needs in our community.

SPECIALIZED NEEDS RECREATIONWhat’s Happening“THE NIGHT OF THE STARS” AT SILVERWOOD THEME PARKOn May 12th, Silverwood Theme Park will once again be putting on a very special evening—Night of the Stars.This free night will include amusement rides, live entertainment, train rides and food. It will include one freeentrance ticket for STARS, into the park as well as an additional ticket for one guest. If you are interested in participating in this fun filled event you can contact SNR to order your tickets. Only the STARS will need to sign a releaseof liability waiver form from Silverwood, not the guest they chose to accompany them. SNR will have a sign-upsheet and waiver forms if you are interested in going. SNR will be taking a group to Silverwood as well and ifsomebody wants to go, but his/her parent, guardian or caregiver cannot attend they may be able to come with ourgroup. Unfortunately, we will only be able to take a limited amount of individuals based on how many volunteerswe can recruit for this night. If you are interested in volunteering please let me know ASAP so we can get yousigned up as well. The deadline to sign up and have waiver forms signed and returned to us is MARCH 27th,2017. NO LATE FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED! SNR will not be able to get tickets for other groups or organizations. If you do not participate in SNR activities we will not be able to get tickets for you. You must be anactive member of our organization to be able to take advantage of this opportunity through our program.Sarah MCFeeley passed away peacefully in her home on January 30th 2017.We will forever miss her sweet, smiling face and gentle heart!When you shop at AmazonSmile,Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to Specialized NeedsRecreation Inc. Bookmark the linkhttp://smile.amazon.com/ch/82-March Birthdays1-Mar Windy Hurrell10-Mar Jesse Christensen12-Mar Rachael Willey17-Mar Tana Thorneycraft19-Mar Carla Martin27-Mar Matthew Burton29-Brittany Yount31-Alison CarderApril Birthdays1-Apr Felicia Edwards3-Apr Jeannie, Molly & RuthMcCrae8-Apr Chad Schaff15-Brittany Kennedy17-Carol PeckSorry Delaney Rudd and DanelleWilson for forgetting to put yourb-day in the newsletter last time!Needing a CPR and First Aid class? Community training provided by Peace Of Mind Mentoring (POMM)contact Brandy Andrew P O M 0-6329, 208-437- 2018TO OUR WONDERFUL STAFF,VOLUNTEERS AND PARTICIPANTS!

Fred Meyer RewardsYOU CAN HELP SNR EARN DONATIONS JUST BY SHOPPING WITH YOUR F RED MEYER REWARDS CARD!Make sure your supporters have their Fred Meyer Rewards Card linked to SNR! After the June 2016 customer re-enrollmentperiod our customers who did not re-link their card with a nonprofit on Community Rewards were dropped from the systemon July 1. (Make sure their Rewards Cards are linked to SNR by using this customizable flyer that you can download byfollowing this link.Here’s how the program works: Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to SNR atwww.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.You can search for us by our name. Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, youare helping SNR earn a donation! You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today. If you do not havea Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store. For more information, please visitwww.fredmeyer.com/communityrewardsGame of Life” SNR has collaborated with service coordinators, providers, therapists, specialists, DDA’s and teachers within the community to offer freeyear round classes for our participants to come and learn valuable and much needed relationship skills in a fun and non-threateningenvironment. See Calendar for dates. Kathy Hearn, a retired special education teacher, will be facilitating these classes, along with fun volunteers andguest speakers. SIGN UP TODAY!!!Some of the topics we will be teaching on:1.) Qualities of Friendships-Kindness, loyalty, bullying, drama, how to gain and keep friends, think before you speak, stalking, and lying2.) You only get one chance to make a first impression-Communication, body language, facial expressions, your moods and how they effect others,social and dance etiquette.3.) Dealing with rejection-Hurt feelings –yours and others4.) Click, Like, Share–Facebook, Texting, Phone, email, Internet, scams5.) Staying safe in the community-stranger awareness, body language and how to deal with authorities if you encounter them6.) Relationships– appropriate boyfriend and girlfriend relationships and how they should really look, staying faithful and committed to 1 person, Howto treat your significant other, workplace relationships, engagement, marriage, not putting yourself in a bad situation, the importance of keepingcommitments if you make them, your words mean everything7.) HealthPARTICIPANTS THAT RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP FROM THE KROCCENTER CAN USE THIS AS ONE OF THEIR CREDITS. PARENTS WILLBE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING TRACK OF THIS!!SNR MONTHLY WISH LIST:Raffle items for our Talent ShowPaper towelsToliet PaperPaper PlatesPaper CupsGas CardsPrizes (save your trinkets or dollar store items)SnacksBottled WaterWalmart/Target/Fred Meyer/Kmart gift cards (any amount)Shelving for Costume ShopOld CostumesSNR COSTUME RENTALS HAS NEW HOURS!!!!!MONDAY-10-3WED.-10-2THURSDAY-10-2Thank you Wendy Carroll, Kris and Crystal Teeters, Joe Grillo, Mitzi and Kendall Boren, forvolunteering so our Shop can be open!!Need to rent a costume for any occasion? If you would like to help with the costume shop setup, mending etc. or if you have any costumes to donate, let us know.YOU CAN ALSO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT IF NEEDED 208-755-7133

MARCH 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTSBOWLING AT SUNSETDates: March 8thTime: 6:00 pm-8:00 pmLocation: Sunset Bowling AlleyCost: 12.00Ages: AllThe cost includes 2 games of bowling and shoes.GAME OF LIFEDate: 16th, 30thTime: 6:00 pm-7:30 pmLocation: SNR FacilityAddress: 3700 North Government Way Suite JCost: FreeAges: 13 and upSee inside newsletter for more information!.TALENT SHOW PRACTICE - PRAIRIE VIEW ELEMENTARYDates: March 13th, 20thTime: 6:00 pm-8:00 pmLocation: Prairie View Elementary / Post FallsCost: 20.00 One-time FeeAges: AllWe are well into our Talent Show Practices. Please, if you have not paid your one-timefee of 20.00 we would ask that you pay it no later than April 18th.DANCING WITH DOTTY AND AARONDate: March 22ndTime: 6:00pm-7:30pmLocation: SNR FacilityCost: 7.00Ages: AllThis is a great opportunity to learn how to dance the Merengue!ST. PADDY’S DAY DANCEDates: March 10thTime: 6:00 pm-8:00 pmLocation: Prairie View Elementary / Post FallsCost: 7.00Ages: AllHappy St. Patrick’s Day! Let’s dance the night away! Don’t forget to wear green. Ourcost has increased to 7.00KAROKE NIGHTDate: March 24thTime: 6:00pm-8:00pmLocation: SNR FacilityCost: 7.00Ages: AllLet’s do some Karaoke ! We have the Snacks and entertainment provided!!CAMP ALL-STARS SPRING BREAK DAY CAMPDates: March 27th-31stTime: 9:00 am-3:00 pmLocation: SNRCost: 15.00Ages: 4-21Camp All-Stars Spring Break Camp is going to be a BLAST! Sign up soon as space islimited. See inside newsletter for more information.ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY AT SNRDates: March 15thTime: 6:00 pm-8:00 pmLocation: SNR FacilityCost: 15.00Ages: AllCome out and spend St .Patrick's Day with your friends having Pizza and GreenMilkshakes and fun activities.GUYS NIGHT OUTDates: March 31stTime: 6:00 pm-8:00 pmLocation: O’Malley’s in RathdrumCost: 20.00Ages: AllIt’s here guys! The ever popular ―Guys Night Out! We will enjoy a fun filled eveningplaying pool, shooting darts and eating some really good food. SORRY .NO GIRLSALLOWED.SNR LIFEDates: Tues. Wed. ThursTime: 10:00am-2:00pmLocation: SNR FacilityCost: 10.00 a daySee calendar for daily events.Sun5121926MonTueWedThuFri123Sat46NO TALENTSHOW PRACTICE789SNR LIFESNR LIFE10St. Patrick’s DayDance11SNR LIFE13Talent ShowPractice1415161718SNR LIFESNR LIFESt. Patrick’s DaySNR LIFEGAME OF LIFE20Talent ShowPractice212223SNR LIFESNR LIFESNR LIFE27Spring BreakCamp28Spring Break CampBowling NightDancing withDotty and AaronSNR LIFE29Spring BreakCamp30Spring Break CampGAME OF LIFESNR LIFESNR LIFE24KAREOKENIGHT AT SNR31Spring BreakCampGuys Night Out25ACTIVITIES HOTLINE:769-2317Call the activities hotline toreceive activity information,pick up and drop off timesand cancellations.SNR PHONE:208-755 -6781Call Monday-Friday9am-5pmIMPORTANT to call or emailangie@snridaho.org to register for each activity.The hours of the actual program and the pickup anddrop off times will differ.***Unfortunately SNR isunable to provide 1:1assistance due to minimumstaffing.Program Cancellations:In the event of poor weatheror low program sign up,events will be cancelled. Ifyou are not registered youwill not receive programupdates or cancellationnotices.