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February 2019
Wendell Foster Autism Program: Spring 2019
Wendell Foster's Autism Program is now accepting applications for its 2019 Spring Program.The Wendell Foster Autism Program supports the refinement of social skills, life skills and community involvement for school age children through young adults.By using positive reinforcement techniques, our staff teaches students the skills necessary to be successful in everyday activities such as behaving properly in a restaurant, making friends, conversing with others, problem solving, and being a “good loser.”Instruction is individualized for each person by agreement among the…
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Aktion Club Meeting
What is Aktion Club?Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 12,000 members worldwide.Aktion Clubs draw members from various organizations that support individuals with disabilities, as well as other community programs. Aktion clubs can also be established at churches, libraries, YMCAs, lodges or similar facilities. A Kiwanis club, composed of like-minded, service-oriented people from the community, serves as the club’s sponsor.Aktion Club is supported at the district level and by the Kiwanis International Office…
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Ash Wednesday Service
Join us on March 6, for the Ash Wednesday service as we begin the Lenten season as a community.
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Family SEEDS Rock Your Socks Off Dance
Family SEEDS is kicking off 2019 with a Rock Your Socks Off Dance in honor of developmental disabilities month. We are all unique with our own gifts to share so let’s celebrate those gifts! Wear your favorite crazy socks and enjoy some tunes from DJ Prof G.Food and drinks will be provided.Please RSVP by emailing Cindy Huston at [email protected] with how many people attending. Family SEEDS is open to individuals with disabilities and their families.Follow the Rock Your Socks Off Dance event…
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Wendell Foster Half Marathon Presented by Owensboro Health
For the latest race information, please visit www.wendellfoster.org/halfmarathon
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Whitesville Lions Club Pie Auction
The Annual Whitesville Lions Club Chili Supper & Pie AuctionFriday, May 3rd5pm – Begin serving Chili & Hot Dogs6pm – Pie Auction Begins If you would like to donate a pie, contact Maggie Price at 270-683-4517. Auction proceeds benefit Wendell Foster and Puzzle Pieces
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Go Baby Go! Build
Wendell Foster is currently accepting applications for its Go Baby Go! Program, which provides adapted ride-on cars to infants and toddlers with limited mobility. Child must be between 6 months and 5 years old, can sit supported for 10-15 minutes, can see, and hold his/her head up. Parent/Guardian must be able to attend Go Baby Go! build on Saturday, May 4, from 10:00 a.m. – Noon and be able to transport the car home following the event. If you are unable…
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Kentucky Gives Day 2019
Kentucky Gives Day is an opportunity for Kentuckians (near and far) to come together to make donations to Kentucky charities like Wendell Foster in an effort to raise as much money as possible in 24 hours. On May 14, from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. CT, supporters of Kentucky nonprofits will go online, connect with causes they care about and make tax deductible donations. Supporters will search for participating nonprofits and simply click to donate.Additional information to come.Donate Now!
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Armed Forces Appreciation Lunch
Join us for an Armed Forces Appreciation Lunch honoring all retired and serving military veterans. The appreciation lunch will be held at Wendell Foster’s Sensory Park on Saturday, May 18 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Come enjoy a free lunch, yard games, and get to know the people supported by Wendell Foster."At Wendell Foster, it is important to remember all of the men and women who have served our country. They have kept our country safe and admirable,” says Eric Scharf,…
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