(raraagency.org)
SPRING 2017
EVENING PROGRAM GUIDE
295 High Street, Lowell, MA 01852
Phone 978-453-5598 Fax 978-446-0270
[email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Evening Program Hours dependent on Calendar activities
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Program Name: SWIMMING
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 11, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
June 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 6:30 PM To 7:30 PM
Drop Off: 6:30 PM At Greater Lowell
Technical High School
250 Pawtucket Blvd.
Tyngsboro, MA
Pick-Up: 7:30 PM At Greater Lowell
Technical High School
250 Pawtucket Blvd.
Tyngsboro, MA
COST: $0.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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We will be having 12 weeks of swimming. It is open to all clients who
would like to participate. Through the generosity of the Kirane
Family, there is no cost for this activity. The Kirane Family is
sponsoring this program in memory of their son and brother, Daniel.
Bathing Suit.
Towel.
Water shoes, flip-flops or sandals.
Program Name: TRACK AND FIELD PRACTICE
Date: Wednesday, April 5, 12, 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 6:00 PM To 7:00 PM
Drop Off: 6:00 PM At Shedd Park
433 Rogers Street
Lowell, MA
Pick-Up: 7:00 PM At Shedd Park
433 Rogers Street
Lowell, MA
COST: $35.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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Track and Field practice for Special Olympic Summer Games.
Sneakers.
Comfortable clothes.
Water.
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Program Name: VOLLEYBALL
Date: Wednesday, April 5, 12, 26
May 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 6:00 PM To 7:30 PM
Drop Off: 6:00 PM At The Reilly School
115 Douglas Road
Lowell, MA
Pick-Up: 7:30 PM At The Reilly School
115 Douglas Road
Lowell, MA
COST: $35.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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Volleyball practice for Special Olympic Summer Games.
Sneakers.
Comfortable clothes.
Water.
Program Name: BOWLING
Date: Thursday, April 6, 13, 20, 27
May 4 & 11
Time: 5:00 PM To 6:30 PM
Drop Off: 5:00 PM at Collins Bowladrome
Pick-Up: 6:30 PM at Collins Bowadrome
COST: Already billed in January.
Program Description:
What To Bring:
. Enjoy bowling with your friends!! LIMIT: 40 bowlers. The Bowling
Banquet will be held on Thursday, May 18th at the Knickerbocker.
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Bowling shoes.
Bowling balls (if you have them).
Spending money for a drink and/or
snack.
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Program Name: BINGO
Date: Friday, April 7, 21
May 12
Time: 6:30 PM To 8:30 PM
Drop Off: 6:30 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 8:30 PM At RARA
COST: $12.00 Each Night
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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Enjoy playing bingo and have a chance to win some cash (snacks and
drinks included).
Bingo markers and your good luck!!!
Program Name: ADVENTURES IN ART
Date: Saturday, April 8
Time: 1:00 PM To 2:30 PM
Drop Off: 1:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 2:30 PM At RARA
COST: $10.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
1.
Have you even made a special project using fabric, glass, paint, or even
recyclable material to make ART? Now is your chance to see how and
what you can make. THERE IS A LIMIT OF 20 CLIENTS FOR
THIS ACTIVITY. If you register and do not cancel by noon on the
Thursday before the activity and don’t show, you will be charged
$5.00 for material that was purchased.
Bring your creative talent!
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Program Name: SHEPHERDS PIE DINNER AND MOVIE
Date: Sunday, April 9
Time: 12:00 Noon To 2:30 PM
Drop Off: 12:00 Noon At RARA
Pick-Up: 2:30 PM At RARA
COST: $15.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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We’re going to have Shepherds Pie along with dessert, drinks and a
‘new’ movie. If you register for this activity and don’t attend, or
don’t cancel before noon on Thursday of the week of the event, we
will bill you a $4 fee for food purchased. We purchase food on
Thursday afternoons based on the number of clients registered for
the activity. If you let us know that you are not coming, we can
purchase less food.
Your appetite!!!
Program Name: QIGONG CLASSES
Date: Monday, April 10, 24
May 8, 22
June 5, 19
Time: 7:00 PM To 8:00 PM
Drop Off: 7:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 8:00 PM At RARA
COST:
$30 FOR THE 6 WEEK SESSION (IF YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL BE BILLED
FOR ALL WEEKS WHETHER YOU ATTEND OR NOT)
Program Description:
What To Bring:
1.
Qigong is slow, gentle movement that can be done seated or standing.
Benefits are: it is easy to learn, reduces stress/anxiety, lowers blood
pressure and heart rate, improves balance (physical mental, spiritual) &
flexibility, increases energy level and enhances overall health &
wellness.
Comfortable clothes.
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Program Name: WII & ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Date: Saturday, April 14
Time: 6:00 PM To 8:30 PM
Drop Off: 6:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 8:30 PM At RARA
COST: $15.00
Come in, play WII with your RARA friends and enjoy a bowl of ice
cream with your favorite toppings!
Program Description:
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What To Bring:
Your gaming skills!
Program Name: SPRING DANCE
Date: Saturday, April 15
Time: 6:00 PM To 9:00 PM
Drop Off: 6:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 9:00 PM At RARA
COST: $10.00
Dancing to the music!!!
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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2.
Dancing feet!!
$1.00 - $2.00 extra spending money for snacks.
Program Name:
“MARY POPPINS”
Date: Saturday, April 22
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Drop Off: 6:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 10:00 PM At RARA
COST: $40.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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We will be attending this event at the Performing Arts Center at
Chelmsford High School. You will love the music and performance!.
This performing arts center has received great reviews of the production
in the past. THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT.
Extra money for snacks at the venue.
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Program Name: SPECIAL OLYMPICS VOLLEYBALL QUALIFIER
Date: Sunday, April 23
Time: TBA
Drop Off: TBA
Pick-Up: TBA
COST: FREE
Volleyball assessment will be held at Springfield College.
the time will be provided as we receive them.
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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2.
Details on
Water
Lunch and drink.
Program Name: “FOOTLOOSE MUSICAL”
Date: Saturday, April 28
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Drop Off: 7:00 PM At Tewksbury Memorial
High School 320 Pleasant St, Tewksbury
Pick-Up: 10:00 PM At Tewksbury Memorial
High School 320 Pleasant St, Tewksbury
COST: $15.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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We’re heading out to see another live performance. This one will be
another great performance and lots of great music!
THIS IS A
TICKETED EVENT. WE MUST HAVE A GROUP OF 10 OR
MORE OR WILL HAVE TO CANCEL THIS ACTIVITY.
Bring your fun spirit!
Program Name: CRAFT PROJECT AT RARA
Date: Sunday, April 29
Time: 1:00 PM To 3:00 PM
Drop Off: 1:00 PM at RARA
Pick-Up: 3:00 PM At RARA
COST: $15.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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You get to pick the craft project you want to do. Come and select a craft
project from the many craft projects we have in our RARA craft room.
You!
Wear old clothes.
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Program Name: KARAOKE AND PIZZA
Date: Friday, May 5
Time: 6:00 PM To 8:30 PM
Drop Off: 6:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 8:30 PM At RARA
COST: $15.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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How about a little karaoke with pizza – a great combination!
Your appetite and your singing voice!!!
Program Name: SPECIAL OLYMPICS SWIMMING QUALIFIER
Date: Saturday, May 6
Time: TBA
Drop Off: TBA
Pick-Up: TBA
COST: FREE
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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For the swimmers that plan to attend the Special Olympics Summer
Games, you must attend the practices and Swimmer’s Qualifying event.
The Qualifier will be held at Boston University.
Bathing suit.
Towel.
Water shoes, flip-flops or sandals.
Lunch and drink.
Water
Program Name: MEATLOAF DINNER AND MOVIE
Date: Sunday, May 7
Time: 12:00 Noon To 2:30 PM
Drop Off: 12:00 Noon At RARA
Pick-Up: 2:30 PM At RARA
COST: $15.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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We’re going to have meatloaf along with dessert, drinks and a ‘new’
movie. If you register for this activity and don’t attend, or don’t
cancel before noon on Thursday of the week of the event, we will bill
you a $4 fee for food purchased. We purchase food on Thursday
afternoons based on the number of clients registered for the activity.
If you let us know that you are not coming, we can purchase less
food.
Your appetite!!!
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Program Name: COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE
Date: Saturday, May 13
Time: 6:00 PM To 9:00 PM
Drop Off: 6:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 9:00 PM At RARA
COST: $10.00
Dancing to the music of Nashville!!!
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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2.
Dancing feet!!
$1.00 - $2.00 extra spending money for snacks.
Program Name: BOWLING BANQUET
Date: Thursday, May 18
Time: 6:00 PM To 8:00 PM
Drop Off: 6:00 PM at Knickerbocker Club
36 Chamberlain St.
Lowell, MA
Pick-Up: 8:00 PM at Knickerbocker Club
36 Chamberlain St.
Lowell, MA
COST: Free to bowlers/volunteers based on attendance; $17.00 for guests
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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Celebrate the bowling season - good food, good friends and good times.
Your Appetite!
Program Name: WII & ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Date: Saturday, May 19
Time: 6:00 PM To 8:30 PM
Drop Off: 6:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 8:30 PM At RARA
COST: $15.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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Come in, play WII with your RARA friends and enjoy a bowl of ice
cream with your favorite toppings!
Your gaming skills!
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Program Name: ADVENTURES IN ART
Date: Saturday, May 20
Time: 1:00 PM To 2:30 PM
Drop Off: 1:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 2:30 PM At RARA
COST: $10.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
1.
Have you even made a special project using fabric, glass, paint, or even
recyclable material to make ART? Now is your chance to see how and
what you can make. THERE IS A LIMIT OF 20 CLIENTS FOR
THIS ACTIVITY. If you register and do not cancel by noon on the
Thursday before the activity and don’t show, you will be charged
$5.00 for material that was purchased.
Bring your creative talent!
Program Name: SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRACK AND FIELD QUALIFIER
Date: Sunday, May 21
Time: TBA
Drop Off: TBA
Pick-Up: TBA
COST: FREE
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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2.
3.
Track & Field Qualifier for Special Olympics Summer Games athletes
will be held at Milton Academy. You must attend practice sessions and
this qualifier to be eligible to go to the Special Olympics Summer
Games.
Sneakers.
Black shorts or pants and your RARA Special Olympics T-shirts.
Your RARA Special Olympics jogging outfit.
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Program Name: FORMAL DANCE
Date: Saturday, June 3
Time: 6:00 PM To 9:00 PM
Drop Off: 6:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 9:00 PM At RARA
COST: $10.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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2.
This is our formal dance. We will be serving catered food and drinks.
We will also have a professional photographer on hand to take pictures
of all clients. So, don’t eat before you come to this dance. Appetizers,
sandwiches, salads, fruit and dessert will be served.
Dancing shoes.
Your appetite!
Program Name: CHUNKY’S MOVIE THEATER
Date: Sunday, June 4
Time: TBA
Drop Off: TBA At RARA
Pick-Up: TBA At RARA
COST: $40.00
Program Description:
We’re going to Chunky’ s in Pelham, NH, for pizza and a movie.
Movies for June 2017 have not been listed yet. We’ll give you all the
details once they become available.
What To Bring:
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Your appetite
Program Name: MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Date: Tuesday, June 6
Time: 7:00 PM To 8:00 PM
Drop Off: 7:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 8:00 PM At RARA
COST: FREE
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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Join us at our annual membership meeting. Talk to the board of
directors AND client reps to find out what’s going on at RARA. We will
also be voting for new officers. Coffee, soda and pastry will be served.
Your Questions And Suggestions!!!!
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Program Name: MANDATORY SPECIAL OLYMPICS PIZZA PARTY
Date: Wednesday, June 7
Time: 6:00 PM To 7:00 PM
Drop Off: 6:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 7:00 PM At RARA
COST: Free for Special Olympics Athletes ONLY
Pizza party for athletes going to the special Olympics Summer Games
plus luggage drop-off. See flyer included in this mailing for packing
information. ALL BELONGINGS ARE TO BE IN A SUITCASE,
DUFFEL BAG OR OTHER TRAVEL BAG. NO PLASTIC BAGS!!
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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Luggage marked with your name.
Program Name: SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUMMER GAMES
Date: Friday, June 9 To
Sunday, June 11
Time: Friday, 1:00 PM To
Sunday, 4:00 PM
Drop Off: Friday, 1:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: Sunday, 4:00 PM At RARA
COST: $100.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
Special Olympics Summer Games in Boston at BU and Harvard. See the
flyer included in this mailing for additional information.
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Spending money for extra snacks and souvenirs at Olympic
Village.
Program Name: ADVENTURES IN ART
Date: Saturday, June 17
Time: 1:00 PM To 2:30 PM
Drop Off: 1:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 2:30 PM At RARA
COST: $10.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
1.
Have you even made a special project using fabric, glass, paint, or even
recyclable material to make ART? Now is your chance to see how and
what you can make. THERE IS A LIMIT OF 20 CLIENTS FOR
THIS ACTIVITY. If you register and do not cancel by noon on the
Thursday before the activity and don’t show, you will be charged
$5.00 for material that was purchased.
Bring your creative talent!
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Program Name: KARAOKE AND PIZZA
Date: Friday, June 23
Time: 6:00 PM To 8:30 PM
Drop Off: 6:00 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 8:30 PM At RARA
COST: $15.00
How about a little karaoke with pizza – a great combination!
Program Description:
What To Bring:
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Your appetite and your singing voice!!!
Program Name: “MILLION DOLLAR QUARTER”
At the Palace Theater
Date: Saturday, June 24
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Drop Off: 6:30 PM At RARA
Pick-Up: 10:30 PM At RARA
COST: $55.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
1.
We’re heading out to see another live performance. This one will be
another great performance and lots of great music! Everyone will enjoy
this live musical performance. THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. WE
MUST HAVE A GROUP OF 10 OR MORE OR WILL HAVE TO
CANCEL THIS ACTIVITY. LIMIT OF 20.
Bring your fun spirit!
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Program Name: HAMBURGERS – HOT DOGS AND MOVIE
Date: Sunday, June 25
Time: 12:00 Noon To 2:30 PM
Drop Off: 12:00 Noon At RARA
Pick-Up: 2:30 PM At RARA
COST: $15.00
Program Description:
What To Bring:
1.
We’re going to have one of your all-time favorites. Come join us for
hamburgers, hot dogs, dessert, drinks and a ‘new’ movie. If you register
for this activity and don’t attend, or don’t cancel before noon on
Thursday of the week of the event, we will bill you a $4 fee for food
purchased. We purchase food on Thursday afternoons based on the
number of clients registered for the activity. If you let us know that
you are not coming, we can purchase less food.
Your appetite!!!
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Attention: Residential Staff
When you attend an activity
with your client(s), RARA is
requesting Staff participation
if needed or if necessary.
Thank you,
RARA
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