Therapeutic Newsletter Volume 5, Issue 11 October 2018 Inside this issue: Program Highlights 1 Special Olympics FAQ 2 Special Olympics Exercises Special Olympics Practices Special Olympic Sports & Social Media 3 4 5 Shine Prom 6 BraveHearts 7 Program Highlights: Afternoon Play Group has returned! From 3:30-5 p.m. on Wednesdays, children age 5-10 can come to Dean Road Recreation Center to play. Activities will focus on health/ nutrition, hand/eye coordination, motor skills, and social skills. This semester we are joined by AU Nursing Students. JDCAC Play 8 Best Buddies Schedule 9 TR Programs 10-11 Awesome Goals Soccer 12-13 Upcoming Events 14 Special Needs Ministry 14 Calendar of Events 15 Mystery Trip Departing at 2:15pm on Saturday, October 6th, this Mystery Trip has TWO destinations. Participants will find out the trip locations one week before the trip. It s sure to be a great time!
Special Olympics Frequently Asked Questions As our 2018/2019 season begins, I wanted to share some information with all families, teachers, and participants to ensure everyone is informed about sport-specific details, competition guidelines, and athletic skills. Q: We practice one day a week how can I continue to increase my endurance, strength, and flexibility outside of this weekly practice? A: We strongly encourage athletes to exercise in some format at least 2-3 days per week. The following page contains suggested exercises that will increase your endurance, strength, and flexibility. If you have any questions about these exercises, please ask your coach or the Special Olympics Director, Elizabeth. Always modify exercises as needed don t overdo! We also ask athletes to attend practices weekly to continue to work on sport-specific skills and practice with your fellow athletes. Getting to know your teammates and working with them regularly is a key component to a successful team! Q: How is the decision made of who to take to State competitions? A: For our State competitions in Volleyball and Basketball (that fall outside of the annual State games in May), we hold a round-robin tournament with all athletes on the team. From this tournament, teams are chosen to attend the State competitions. With the start of the 2018/2019 season we are also trying to form new partnerships to provide additional opportunities for scrimmages/games/events against other teams within our region. These additional playing opportunities will provide a chance for all athletes to experience a game, build skills, and meet other athletes. For our State competition in May, athletes who have received first place in their division are eligible to attend. A lottery system is utilized to select athletes, thereby ensuring fair selection of attendees. To increase your chances of being selected for State games, we strongly encourage athletes to participate in multiple sports. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Kaufman, Lee County Special Olympics Director, at 334-501-2939 or ekaufman@auburnalabama.org.
Special Olympics 2018/2019 Season Weekly Workouts Please complete the following exercises to the best of your ability at least twice weekly, with at least one rest day in-between each workout. For example, if your practice is on Tuesdays, exercises could be done on Thursday and Saturday. These exercises are in addition to your scheduled practice(s), and are designed to help you build endurance, strength, and flexibility. If you are having difficulty with any of the exercises, please contact Elizabeth or your Special Olympics Coach for modifications. ===================================================================== Endurance: Walk or run ½-1 mile OR swim 25 meters Strength (see pictures): 15 squats 15 wall push-ups 10 lunges (each leg) 45 second plank 15 sit-ups or 20 crunches 15 hip bridges 5 burpees Flexibility (see pictures): 30 second quad stretch, each side 30 second shoulder stretch, each side 30 second chest stretch 30 second hip abductor stretch, each side Wall Push-Up Burpee Plank Hip Bridge Squat 30 second hip adductor stretch, each side 15 arm circles (both directions) 15 wrist circles (both directions) 15 ankle rolls (both directions) Quad Stretch Shoulder Stretch Chest Stretch Hip Abductor Stretch Hip Adductor Stretch
The 2018/2019 season is upon us! The practice schedule is below for fall sports. Aquatics Practice: 3:30-4:30p and 4:30-5:30p (Wednesdays Opelika SportsPLEX) November 7, 14, 21, 28 December 5, 12, 19 Area Swim Meet TBA Unified Basketball Practice: 4:30-5:30p (Fridays - DRRC) August 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 30 December 7, 14, 21 (Location change to East Samford School in December) Basketball Round Robin: Saturday, November 10, Drake Middle School, 12pm Bowling Practice: 1-3p (Mondays AMF Lanes) September 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19, 26 December 3, 10, 17 Lee County Area Bowling Tournament, March 5-6, 2019, AMF Lanes Unified Softball Practice: 3:30-4:30p (Sundays Duck Samford Park, top field) November 4, 11 December 2, 9, 16 Scrimmages TBA Powerlifting Practice Time/Location TBA in December Unified Flag Football Practice (H.S. and College): 3-4p (Sundays AJHS Field) August 19, 26 September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 11 (time changes to 2:15-3:15p) December 9, 16 Collegiate Rivalry Series (Iron Bowl): Sunday, November 18th, 1pm, Duck Samford Stadium High School Super 7 December 5th, 3:30pm at Jordan-Hare Stadium Tennis Practice: 3:15-4p (Fridays - Opelika Tennis Courts, back court) August 10, 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 November 2, 9, 16, 30 December 7, 14 Scrimmages TBA Track Practice: 5:30-6:30p (Tuesdays AJHS Track) November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11, 18 Lee County Area Track Meet, April 10th, 2019, 10am EST, Smiths Station High School Rain Date: April 17th Volleyball Practice: 5:30-6:30p (Fridays - DRRC) August 17, 24, 31 September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26 State Tournament: Friday, November 2, Birmingham Scrimmage/Round Robin TBA Note: Practices listed are through the end of 2018. Many sports continue into 2019!
Sports offered this season: Athletics (Track & Field) Aquatics Basketball Bowling Flag Football Power Lifting (New! Practice time/location TBA) Softball Tennis Volleyball Practice changes and cancellations will be shared on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/specialolympicsalleeco/ and through the Remind App group Special Olympics & Therapeutics Updates (Group Code @ec3c2h to join).
Fall 2018 Dates: September 10 September 24 October 8 October 22 November 5 November 12 Pizza Party and Dance All dates held at the Opelika Sportsplex from 5:30-7pm.
You are invited to a special Dress Rehearsal FREE PRE- VIEW SHOW of The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Wednesday, October 3rd at 4:30 Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center, 222 East Drake Avenue, Auburn Seating is limited and you must RSVP by Monday, October 1st to: Lakeicsha Heard: lakeicsha.heard@ssa.gov or 334-329-0525 The play runs for one hour. We want you to feel welcome! We welcome the energy and sounds that a live audience brings to our Dress Rehearsal. We know that not everyone who is coming can sit for that long, please feel free to go in and out of the performance as needed. AACT is pleased to make children s theatre available to our community! Our goal is to provide the youth of Auburn an outstanding chance to explore the fascinating world of the theatre through our classes, camps, outreach programs, and productions. We invite you to come away with us into the land of fantasy, creativity, exploration, and imagination!
BEST BUDDIES OF AUBURN FALL 2018 September 24: : MATCHING PARTY Location: Kiesel Park Time: 6:30-7:30pm September 28: HOMECOMING PARADE Location: Downtown Auburn (line up on Thatch) Time: 6-7pm (if marching in parade, arrive no later than 5:30pm) October 29: HALLOWEEN PARTY Location: Sorority Halls in the Village (tentative) Time: 6:00-7:30pm November 12: THANKSGIVING PARTY Location: Sigma Pi (Tentative) Time: 7:00-8:30pm December 3: CHRISTMAS PARTY Location: Lambda Chi (Tentative) Time: 6:00-7:30pm
Therapeutic programs start this month! Programs occur weekly, monthly, or quarterly, and are designed for all abilities while fostering new interests and encouraging development, friendship, and socialization in a positive and supportive environment. Link to City of Auburn FALL BROCHURE Bingo & Fitness (ages 12+) Let s get healthy together! After we have enjoyed some exercise we will play bingo and take home fun prizes. Weekly on Wednesdays, 5:30-7p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Begins August 29th! *Group does not meet on 10/31 or 11/21/18 Afternoon Play Group (Ages 5-10) Join us for games, puzzles, and more! Activities will be geared towards physical and social development. Weekly on Wednesdays, 3:30-5p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Begins September 5th! *Group does not meet on 10/31 or 11/21/18. TR Game Night (Ages 8+) Join us for board games, video games, cards, and coloring! Refreshments will be served, and the night will be filled with fun and friendship! Fridays, 5:30-7:30p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Fall Dates: October 12 and November 9th Guys Night In (Ages 14+) Join the guys for a night of basketball, video games, ping pong, and snacks. Friday, September 21st, 5:30-7:30p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center.
Registration is now open at the Harris Center. 425 Perry Street in Auburn E-mail Elizabeth with questions at ekaufman@auburnalabama.org. Event updates/changes will be shared on the Remind App under Special Olympics & Therapeutics Updates (Group code @ec3c2h to join). Mystery Trip! (Ages 18+) Who knows where we will go! A movie? Dinner? A special event? Sign up to find out! This trip is guaranteed to be fun. Trip time and details to be confirmed 1-2 weeks prior to the event date. Plan for a late afternoon/early evening event. Meet at Dean Road Recreation Center transportation is provided. Trip is limited to 10 participants. $5 for Therapeutic Program Participants. Saturday, October 6th Meet at DRRC by 2 p.m. Cooking Course 1: Healthy No-Bake Snacks Hungry? Looking for something easy and nutritious that you can make yourself? Join us to learn basic kitchen prep skills and some easy no-bake snacks such as banana wheels. Class is taught by Pampered Chef retailer Julie Stanley. Program is limited to 10 participants. $25 per class (includes take-home recipe booklet). Ages 15+ meet Thursday, September 20th, 5:30-7p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Cooking Course 2: Easy as Pie! Making Pizza Interested in learning more about cooking? Join us and learn how to make pizza! Participants will learn how to make pizza from scratch and how to prepare various toppings. Class is taught by Pampered Chef retailer Julie Stanley. Program is limited to 10 participants. $25 per class (includes take-home recipe booklet). $45 class fee includes a pizza stone. Ages 8-14 meet Thursday, October 4th, 5:30-7p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Ages 15+ meet Thursday, October 18th, 5:30-7p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center. Girls Night In (Ages 14+) Join the gals for an evening of nail painting, movies, girl talk, games, and treats. Friday, October 26th, 5:30-7:30p.m. at Dean Road Recreation Center.
Financial Workshops Understanding Money Led by the Lee County Literacy Coalition Call 334-705-0001 to register October 15th & 16th 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (EAMC Ed Ctr) November 5th & 6th 10:00 a.m. to Noon (EAMC Ed Ctr) December 10th & 11th 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (EAMC Ed Ctr) This two-day course teaches money management and budgeting skills and techniques. Special Families Support Group and Information Hosted by the Alabama Parent Education Center (APEC) Thursday, October 18th Alabama Parent Education Center 10520 U.S. Hwy 231 Wetumpka, AL 36092 Event time to be announced. For more information or to register, please call 334-567-2252. Register by Wednesday, October 17th. Fall Movie Night for Teens with Special Needs Movie: It s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown Saturday, October 13th, 6-8 p.m. 104 N. 3rd Street, Auburn, AL 36830 Please RSVP or direct questions to Luann Helms at 334-707-0116. Storybook Farms Friends & Family Tailgate Starts 4 hours before the Arkansas game kickoff Saturday, September 22nd Tailgate Guys Tent #261, Just behind the athletic dorms off Donahue. War Eagle!
October 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Special Olympic Sport Codes: BB Basketball VB Volleyball FF Flag Football 1 SO Bowling 1-3p, AMF Lanes 2 PEERS 5:30-7p, DRRC 3 Afternoon Play Group, 3:30-5p, DRRC Dress Rehearsal, 4p, JDCAC TR Bingo & Fitness, 5:30-7p, DRRC 4 Cooking Class Pizza, 5:30-7p, DRRC (Ages 8-14) 5 SO Tennis, 3:15-4p, OTC SO BB, 4:30-5:30p, DRRC SO VB, 5:30-6:30p, DRRC 6 TR Mystery Trip 2:15pm Departure from DRRC MS State @ AU, TBD 7 Awesome Goals Soccer Meeting, 1p, Sportsplex SO FF Practice, 3-4pm, AJHS Field 8 SO Bowling 1-3p, AMF Lanes Bravehearts 5-7:30p, Plex 9 PEERS 5:30-7p, DRRC 10 Afternoon Play Group, 3:30-5p, DRRC TR Bingo & Fitness, 5:30-7p, DRRC 11 12 SO Tennis, 3:15-4p, OTC SO BB, 4:30-5:30p, DRRC SO VB, 5:30-6:30p, DRRC TR Game Night, 5:30p, DRRC 13 Tennessee @ AU, TBD Fall Movie Night, 6p, Helm s House 14 SO FF, 3-4pm, AJHS Field 15 SO Bowling 1-3p, AMF Lanes 16 PEERS 5:30-7p, DRRC 17 Afternoon Play Group, 3:30-5p, DRRC TR Bingo & Fitness, 5:30-7p, DRRC 18 APEC Group, Wetumpka (Time TBA) Cooking Class Pizza, 5:30-7p, DRRC (Ages 15+) 19 SO Tennis, 3:15-4p, OTC SO BB, 4:30-5:30p, DRRC SO VB, 5:30-6:30p, DRRC 20 AU @ Mississippi, TBD 21 SO FF, 3-4pm, AJHS Field 22 SO Bowling 1-3p, AMF Lanes Bravehearts 5-7:30p, Plex 23 PEERS 5:30-7p, DRRC 24 Afternoon Play Group, 3:30-5p, DRRC TR Bingo & Fitness, 5:30-7p, DRRC 25 26 SO Tennis, 3:15-4p, OTC SO BB, 4:30-5:30p, DRRC SO VB, 5:30-6:30p, DRRC Girl s Night, 5:30p, DRRC 27 28 SO FF, 3-4pm, AJHS Field Homecoming Parade, 6p, Downtown Auburn 29 SO Bowling 1-3p, AMF Lanes Best Buddies Halloween Party 6p, Sorority Halls 30 PEERS 5:30-7p, DRRC 31 DOWNTOWN TRICK OR TREAT 6-8p Downtown Auburn NO TR PROGRAMS TONIGHT Location Codes: AJHS Field Auburn Jr. High School Track/Field AMF AMF Lanes Bowling Alley DRRC Dean Road Recreation Center JDCAC Jan Dempsey Community Arts Center OTC Opelika Tennis Courts Plex Opelika Sportsplex SO Special Olympics TR Therapeutics