SHARP UPDATE
March/April 2010
SHARP Update is a regular publication of the Foundation for Blind Children, 1235 E. Harmont Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85020
Spring is in the air!
Can you believe it’s almost time for spring break? I can’t! Have you been sticking to your new year’s resolutions, whatever they may be? Maybe you set a goal for yourself to work towards. If we at SHARP can help out with that, let us know! Our hopes are that SHARP will help you to build skills and confidence to try new things!
I also would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that it is really important that you sign up by the deadlines. I am not in the office everyday and I usually plan everything at least a week ahead of time. Sign up deadlines are always listed several places in the SHARP update as well as on the SHARP line message. You can sign-up by calling the SHARP line or by emailing SHARP. Not only does this help me to know how many tickets or supplies to buy, it helps the drivers know who they are picking up and believe it or not it helps you too! “How” you ask, because it is teaching you to be responsible for yourself and also how to use an automated phone system, which is very important when you’re an adult. If you don’t remember how directions are inside! - Cody
HOW TO REACH SHARP:
By Phone- 602-678-5800 ext. 416
By e-mail – SHARP@seeitourway.org
On the web- http://www.seeitourway.org
Super Saturday
Super Saturday is the first Saturday of the month from 9am to 3pm. We stay at the Central FBC and participate in activities such as Cooking, Art, Gymnastics, Tech, Fitness and Games. There is no cost and all you need to bring is your cane and lunch! Our next two Super Saturdays are March 6th and April 10th. Sign up Deadline: Feb. 27th
Bird Walk
On March 13th, we are meeting at the East Valley FBC at 9am. From there, we will be heading to Boyce Thompson Arboretum to enjoy nature and learn about birds. We will learn about different species of birds and the sounds that they make. Some of the birds you will learn about are the Bells Vireo, Cactus Wren, Curved Billed Thrasher, Abert’s Towhee, and House Finch. There is no cost and please bring a lunch that does not have to be heated up the arboretum is similar to a park. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Sign up Deadline March 6th
Saturday March 20th there is no program due to spring break!
Special day for Special Kids
March 27th will be a fun day at McCormick Stillman Railroad park. There will be games, rides, a petting zoo and more! We are meeting at the central FBC at 9am and program will end at 2pm. There is no cost please don’t forget to bring your cane, glasses, hat or sunglasses and a lunch that does not have to be heated up, we are eating at the park!
Sign up Deadline March 20th
FBC Spring Festival
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
9:00am-12:00pm
Beeping Egg Hunt, Art Projects, Carnival games and more!
*children must attend with a parent*Foundation for Blind Children
1235 E. Harmont Drive, Phoenix
Approximate hunt times
- 9:30 Toddlers (under 3)
- 9:50 Preschoolers
- 10:15 Elementary kids (Visually Impaired)
- 10:40 Older kids (Visually Impaired)
- 11:00 Elementary Siblings
- 11:20 Older siblings
Please call (602) 678-5817 to RSVP
Or e-mail SHARP@seeitourway.org and let us know the number of kids and their age
Please RSVP by March 27th
Festival de Primavera
Sábado, 3 de abril, 2010
9:00am-12:00pm
¡Búsqueda de Huevos, Artes Manuales, Juegos de Carnaval y más!
*todos los niños deben atender con uno de sus padres*Foundation for Blind Children
1235 E. Harmont Drive, Phoenix
Tiempo aproximado de busquedas
- 9:30 Niños pequeños (menores de 3)
- 9:50 Preescolar-Jardin de niños
- 10:15 Primaria (Con problemas visuales)
- 10:40 Niños mayors (Con problemas visuals)
- 11:00 Primaria- Hermanos
- 11:20 Hermanos mayores
Por favor llame al (602) 678-5817 para registrarse
O mande un correo electrónico a SHARP@seeitourway.org y déjenos saber la cantidad de niños y las edades
Favor de registrarse antes del 27 de Marzo