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What: 17th
Annual Baskets O’Plenty Auction
Sponsors:
Walmart, Wegmans, Town of Niagara Business &
Professional Assoc., Lewiston Service Guild and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
When:
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Where: BPO Elks Lodge
#346
1805
Fashion Outlet Blvd., Town of Niagara
Time:
Basket Preview 3pm – 7pm, Drawings Begin at 7:30pm
Cost:
$12 Pre-sale, $15 admission at the door (includes 25 chances towards
basket drawings)
Description:
More
than 175 theme baskets with a minimum value of $35 will be featured at the event. There
will also be a side raffle with items valued at $50 or more, 50/50 drawings and door
prizes throughout the event. Also featuring – a “Pot O’
Gold” Raffle of a lottery and cash tree with over $300 in lottery tickets and $200 in
cash!!!
Benefits:
All proceeds benefit the Foundation and our life-changing work with
people with autism, cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.
For more information, to purchase
tickets or donate:
Call
Kristen Cook at (716) 297-6400, ext. 382 or kcook@opportunitiesunlimited.org
Guardianship & Special needs trust
information – Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara SiblingS & Families group to
hOST angelo massaro, esq. march 15
Who:
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara will host Angelo Massaro, Esq. who will provide
detailed information on guardianship and special needs trusts -- topics that effect all
families of individuals with disabilities.
What:
The program, part of a series of educational and social gatherings during the year, is
open to any
adult who has a family member with developmental disabilities, regardless of where that
individual
may participate in programming.
Where:
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Wheatfield location at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd.,
between
Witmer and Sy Roads. Free, lighted parking is
available in the back of the building.
When:
Monday, March 15, 2010.
A light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m and the program
will run from 6-7 p.m.
RSVP:
Reservations are required by calling Cindy Hyde at 297-6400 ext. 335
or emailing at
chyde@opportunitiesunlimited.org.
For more information about the agency visit
www.opportunitiesunlimited.org.
For over half a century, Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, a United Way agency,
has provided innovative and results-oriented rehabilitation and supportive services to
people with developmental disabilities of all ages and their families throughout Niagara
County and surrounding communities. We are dedicated to maximizing the quality of
life for individuals with disabilities by providing them the resources to reach their
greatest potential including training, employment, recreation, service coordination and
residential opportunities.
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APRIL
Open Interview Days at Opportunities Unlimited of
Niagara – April 15 in Lockport and April 20 in Niagara Falls
EVENT:
Open Interview Days to recruit
employees for available positions working with individuals with developmental disabilities
in Niagara County; on-site interviews will be conducted. Opportunities Unlimited of
Niagara is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action agency.
WHO:
Opportunities Unlimited
of Niagara, celebrating more than 50 years of providing innovative programs and services
to individuals with developmental disabilities across Niagara County, offers an
opportunity for rewarding work, flexible hours and schedules, competitive salaries and
benefits. Review descriptions for job openings
and applications.
WHEN/
WHERE:
Thursday, April 15 from 2-7 p.m.
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, 107 Heath Street, Lockport
Tuesday, April 20, from 2-7 p.m.
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, 1555 Fashion Outlet Blvd., Niagara Falls
WHY:
Positions are
ideal for caring people looking to make a difference in the lives of others, current
college students majoring in human services, those interested in a health related field
and retirees. Positions are available 24-hours a day across Niagara County.
HOW:
Agency recruiters will
conduct on-site interviews. Bring resume and completed job application. Applications
are also available by calling 504-2625 ext. 103.
What:
11th
Annual Golf Raffle
When:
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Where:
Sanborn Fire Hall
5811 Buffalo Street, Sanborn
Time:
4pm – 7pm
Cost:
$45 (Only 500 tickets available)
Description: This unique event features a wide
variety of the latest golf equipment, get-a-ways, and rounds of golf that appeal to all
levels of enthusiasts. Ticket includes admission, food, a chance to win twelve main prizes
(listed below) valued at over $20,000 and also a chance to win the main door prize.
Main Door Prize: Air travel to California for 4, ground
transportation to Palm Desert, 4 nights lodging at Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Resort, 2
– half day lessons at Nick Faldo’s Golf Institute and 2 rounds of golf on the
resort’s course. Value: $8,000++!!!
Main Prizes:
1. Callaway Big Bertha Irons (4-SW) Graphite Regular
2. Cobra Irons (3-PW) Steel Regular
3. Ladies Paragon -
Full Set of Clubs & Golf Bag
4. Titleist D2 Driver
- 10.5 Degree - Graphite Regular
5.
Cobra Baffler #3 & #4
6. Taylor Made Burner
Driver - 9.5 Degree - Graphite Stiff
7. Ladies Callaway
Woods - #1, #3, #5 & #7
8. Nickent 4DX Driver
- 10.5 Degree - Graphite Regular
9. Callaway Cart Bag
10.
Cobra Fairway Woods - #3 & #5
11.
Ping 50th Anniversary Putter & Dozen Titleist Pro V One Balls
12. Ladies Topflite
- Full Set of Clubs & Golf Bag
Benefits: All proceeds benefit
the Foundation and our life-changing work with people with autism, cerebral palsy and
other developmental disabilities.
For more information, to purchase tickets or
donate:
Call
Kristen Cook at (716) 297-6400, ext. 382 or kcook@opportunitiesunlimited.org
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MAY
COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOPS SEEK
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
What:
Art
workshops from April to September led by professional artists, with limited openings for
community participation. These workshops are made possible, in part, with funds from
the Arts Niagara Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council
on the Arts, administered by the Tonawandas’ Council on the Arts/Carnegie Art Center.
Additional funds were provided by Target, as part of their ongoing support provided
to local communities throughout the country. During the 90-minute workshops, local
artists will teach basic skills in various media including painting, photography,
printmaking, and papermaking to people with developmental disabilities served by
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara and interested community members. This year,
workshops are planned at Opportunities Unlimited sites as well as Niagara University’s
Castellani Art Gallery, the Market Street Art Center, the Kenan Center, Our Lady of Peace
Nursing Home, and the Lockport Library.
Who:
All
workshops are open to the public and a nominal fee may be charged for supplies.
Community participants must pre-register by contacting Marcia Ross at 434-4050 ext. 417.
These
art education workshops are designed to develop the artistic abilities within people with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities, while promoting community integration
through the inclusion of the participants and volunteers from the public at each session.
When:
The workshops are scheduled as follows:
- Monday, May 3rd,
1:00-2:30 PM, Artist: Ann Romanello, Media: Glass Fusing, Location: 107 Heath Street, Lockport,
NY
- Tuesday, May 18th,
10:00-11:30 AM, Artist: Florence Hengst, Media: Landscape Painting, Location: 1555 Fashion
Outlet Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY
- Wednesday, May
19th, 9:00-11:30 AM, Artist: Cheryl Hamilton, Media: Printmaking, Location: 2510 Niagara
Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY
Other workshops will be scheduled and information will be
updated at this website. Watch for more details.
For more than 50 years, Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara has been providing training,
employment, residential, recreation, health-related and support services to people with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities, from newborn to seniors, and their
families. The mission of the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation is to
provide a long-term source of financial support that ensures people with developmental
disabilities have opportunities toward independence and integration within the community.
Opportunities
Unlimited of Niagara’s Annual Awards Dinner & Gala, “Growing Success”, sponsored by KeyBank, N.A.
& John Masters Organics
WHAT:
A gala dinner and awards ceremony celebrating the abilities of individuals with
developmental disabilities, and the employees, volunteers an community businesses and
organizations who are dedicated to making Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara a
success.
Mary Alice Demler, Anchor for WGRZ-TV will be the emcee.
The co-chairs for this year’s event are Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara
Foundation Board Member Pat Minarcin and Betsy Higgins, member of both the Opportunities
Unlimited of Niagara Agency and Foundation Boards of Directors.
Tickets are $45 per person
and include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, award presentations and dancing to the music of
Pyramid Sounds DJ. Dress is semi-formal with jacket and tie preferred. Click here to
printout the invitation and response form. Tickets may also be purchased by calling
297-6400 ext. 335.
WHO:
Award Winners include:
Rainbow of Opportunities ~ Niagara University
Family Recognition Award ~ Reger & Conlin Families
Volunteer of the Year ~ Dan Antonucci
Business of the Year ~ Niagara Falls Aviation
Consumers of the Year
Day Hab ~ Scott Stives
Residential/ICFs ~ Jackie Gayle
Supportive Services ~ Rickey Moore
Day Services ~ Evelyn Lutter
Vocational Services ~ Christopher Rifenbark
P.A.R.T.N.E.R.S. ~ Anne Marie Adcock
Employees of the Year
Direct Care Professionals ~ John Davisson Jr. & Beverly Stewart
Manager ~ Adam Andrzejcyk
WHEN:
Friday, May 21, 5:30
– 10 p.m
WHERE: Niagara
Falls Conference Center, 101 Old Falls Street, Niagara Falls, New York
2nd Annual “Karat Dig: A Garden & Home Decor
Raffle”
Wednesday,
May 26, 2010 from 5-8 p.m.
Opportunities
Unlimited of Niagara’s Wheatfield site
2510 Niagara Falls Blvd., (between Sy & Witmer Rds.) – Ample FREE Parking
An
evening of fun and friends to benefit the horticulture therapy program serving individuals
with developmental disabilities at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara.
Sponsored
by KeyBank
Admission
$10 per person (cash or check only)
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includes
25 basket auction tickets
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tickets
only sold at the door
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Garden &
Home Basket Auction (drawing at 7:30 p.m.)
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more than 75
upscale baskets; valued at $50 or more
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garden tools,
plants, landscape items, indoor/outdoor decorations & more
|
Karat
Dig - $5 gives you a chance to scoop up assorted jewelry
Special
Door Prize - Wear your favorite garden hat and/or agency logo item apparel to be entered
into a drawing for a special door prize.Additional raffles for cash and other great items!
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JUNE
COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOPS SEEK
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
What:
Art workshops from April to September led by professional artists, with limited
openings for community participation. These workshops are made possible, in part,
with funds from the Arts Niagara Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New
York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Tonawandas’ Council on the
Arts/Carnegie Art Center. Additional funds were provided by Target, as part of their
ongoing support provided to local communities throughout the country. During the
90-minute workshops, local artists will teach basic skills in various media including
painting, photography, printmaking, and papermaking to people with developmental
disabilities served by Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara and interested community
members. This year, workshops are planned at Opportunities Unlimited sites as well
as Niagara University’s Castellani Art Gallery, the Market Street Art Center, the Kenan
Center, Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home, and the Lockport Library.
Who:
All
workshops are open to the public and a nominal fee may be charged for supplies.
Community participants must pre-register by contacting Marcia Ross at 434-4050 ext. 417.
These art education workshops are designed to develop the artistic abilities within people
with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, while promoting community
integration through the inclusion of the participants and volunteers from the public at
each session.
When: The workshops are scheduled as follows:
- Monday, June 7th,
9:30-11:00 AM, Artist: Candace Keegan, Media: Painting/collage, Location: Lockport
Library, 23 East Ave, Lockport, NY
- Tuesday, June
15th, 9:30-11:00 AM, Artist: Ann Romanello, Media: Glass Fusing, Location: 1555 Fashion
Outlet Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY
- Wednesday, June
23rd, 9:30-11:00 AM, Artist: Mary Louse Campbell, Media: Printmaking, Location: Camp Happiness,
8571 Lower Lake Road, Barker, NY 14012
Other workshops will be scheduled and information will be updated at this website.
Watch for more details.
For more than 50 years, Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara has been providing training,
employment, residential, recreation, health-related and support services to people with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities, from newborn to seniors, and their
families. The mission of the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation is to
provide a long-term source of financial support that ensures people with developmental
disabilities have opportunities toward independence and integration within the community.
What: 26th Annual Niagara Open Golf Tournament
When: Monday, June 14, 2010
Where: Niagara Frontier Country
Club
1058 Lake Road, Youngstown
Time:
11 AM Registration & Lunch
12:30 PM Shotgun Start
Cost:
$175 per person, $700 foursome (includes lunch, dinner, greens fees, 18
holes of golf & give-a-way)
$50
dinner and drinks and auction
Benefits:
All proceeds benefit the Foundation and our life-changing work with
people with autism, cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.
For more information:
Call Kristen Cook at (716) 297-6400, ext. 382 or kcook@opportunitiesunlimited.org.
or click here
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July Events
COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOPS SEEK PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
What:
Art workshops available led
by professional artists, with limited openings for community participation. These
workshops are made possible, in part, with funds from the Arts Niagara Decentralization
Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the
Tonawandas’ Council on the Arts/Carnegie Art Center. Additional funds were
provided by Target, as part of their ongoing support provided to local communities
throughout the country. During the 90-minute workshops, local artists will teach
basic skills in various media including painting, photography, printmaking, and
papermaking to people with developmental disabilities served by Opportunities Unlimited of
Niagara and interested community members.
Who:
All workshops are open to the
public and a nominal fee may be charged for supplies. Community participants must
pre-register by contacting Marcia Ross at 434-4050 ext. 417.
These art education workshops
are designed to develop the artistic abilities within people with intellectual and other
developmental disabilities, while promoting community integration through the inclusion of
the participants and volunteers from the public at each session.
When:
The workshops are scheduled
as follows:
Tuesday,
July 20th, 10:00 -11:30 AM, Artist: Carol Rafferty, Media: Paper Making, Location: 1555
Fashion Outlet Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY |
Monday,
July 26th, 12:30-2 PM, Artist: Carol Rafferty, Media: Paper Making, Location: 107 Heath
Street, Lockport, NY |
Wednesday,
July 28th, 10:00 -11:30 AM, Artist: Carol Rafferty, Media: Paper Making, Location:
2510 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY |
Other workshops will be scheduled and information will be updated at this website.
Watch for more details
For more than 50 years, Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara has been providing
training, employment, residential, recreation, health-related and support services to
people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, from newborn to seniors,
and their families. The mission of the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation
is to provide a long-term source of financial support that ensures people with
developmental disabilities have opportunities toward independence and integration within
the community.
What:
Summer in the City Fundraiser
When:
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Where:
Taboo Restaurant
80 Main Street, Lockport
Sponsored by:
Taboo Restaurant
Time:
5 pm – 9 pm
Cost:
$5 Pre-sale/Door
Description:
This entertaining
event features a basket auction, lottery tree valued at $150, door prizes and finger
foods. There will also be live entertainment on the patio!
Benefits:
All proceeds benefit the Foundation and our life-changing work with people with
developmental disabilities.
For more information, to purchase tickets or
donate: Call Kristen Cook at (716) 297-6400, ext. 382 or kcook@opportunitiesunlimited.org
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August Events
COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOPS SEEK PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
What:
Art workshops available led
by professional artists, with limited openings for community participation. These
workshops are made possible, in part, with funds from the Arts Niagara Decentralization
Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the
Tonawandas’ Council on the Arts/Carnegie Art Center. Additional funds were
provided by Target, as part of their ongoing support provided to local communities
throughout the country. During the 90-minute workshops, local artists will teach
basic skills in various media including painting, photography, printmaking, and
papermaking to people with developmental disabilities served by Opportunities Unlimited of
Niagara and interested community members.
Who:
All workshops are open to the
public and a nominal fee may be charged for supplies. Community participants must
pre-register by contacting Marcia Ross at 434-4050 ext. 417.
These art education workshops
are designed to develop the artistic abilities within people with intellectual and other
developmental disabilities, while promoting community integration through the inclusion of
the participants and volunteers from the public at each session.
When: The
workshops are scheduled as follows:
Monday, August 17th,
10:00-11:30 AM, Artist/Media: TBA, Location: Kenan Center, Lockport, NY
Wednesday, August 25th,
10:00-11:30 AM, Artist/Media: TBA, Location: 2510 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls,
NY
Other workshops will be
scheduled and information will be updated at this website. Watch for more details.
For more than 50 years,
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara has been providing training, employment, residential,
recreation, health-related and support services to people with intellectual and other
developmental disabilities, from newborn to seniors, and their families. The mission
of the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation is to provide a long-term source of
financial support that ensures people with developmental disabilities have opportunities
toward independence and integration within the community.
What:
13th Annual Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser
Where:
Brickyard
Pub & BBQ/432 Center Street, Lewiston
When:
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Time:
5 - 10:00 p.m.
Cost:
$10 pre-sale/at the door
Description:
The celebrity bartending event is one of the Opportunities Unlimited of
Niagara Foundation’s most entertaining fundraisers and features well-known community
members helping to raise funds for people with disabilities. Many local celebrities will
be featured! Attendees will all enjoy a high-end basket auction, a 50/50 drawing, finger
foods and door prizes throughout the evening. There will also be live entertainment on the
patio.
Benefits:
All proceeds benefit the
Foundation and our life-changing work with people with developmental disabilities.
For
more information, to purchase tickets or to volunteer: Call Kristen Cook at (716)
297-6400, ext 382 or kcook@opportunitiesunlimited.org
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September Events
SUMMER
SCHEDULE: COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOPS SEEK PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The Opportunities Unlimited of
Niagara Foundation is continuing to host art workshops through September led by
professional artists, with limited openings for community participation. All workshops are
open to the public and a nominal fee may be charged for supplies. Community
participants must pre-register by contacting Marcia Ross at 434-4050 ext. 417.
During the 90-minute workshops,
local artists will teach basic skills in various media including painting, photography,
printmaking, and papermaking to people with developmental disabilities served by
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara and interested community members. This year,
workshops are planned at Opportunities Unlimited sites as well as Niagara University’s
Castellani Art Gallery, the Market Street Art Center, the Kenan Center, Our Lady of Peace
Nursing Home, and the Lockport Library.
These art education workshops
are designed to develop the artistic abilities within people with intellectual and other
developmental disabilities, while promoting community integration through the inclusion of
the participants and volunteers from the public at each session.
These workshops are made
possible, in part, with funds from the Arts Niagara Decentralization Program, a regrant
program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Tonawandas’
Council on the Arts/Carnegie Art Center. Additional funds were provided by
Target, as part of their ongoing support provided to local communities throughout the
country.
The remaining workshops are
scheduled as follows:
|
Tuesday, July 20th, 10:00
-11:30 AM, Artist: Carol Rafferty, Media: Paper Making, Location: 1555 Fashion Outlet
Blvd, Niagara Falls, NY |
|
Monday, July 26th,
12:30-2 PM, Artist: Carol Rafferty, Media: Paper Making, Location: 107 Heath Street Lockport,
NY |
|
Wednesday, July 28th, 10:00
-11:30 AM, Artist: Carol Rafferty, Media: Paper Making, Location: 2510 Niagara Falls
Boulevard, Niagara Falls, NY |
|
Monday, August 17th,
10:00-11:30 AM, Artist/Media: TBA, Location: Kenan Center, Lockport, NY |
|
Wednesday, August 25th,
10:00-11:30 AM, Artist/Media: TBA, Location: 2510 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Niagara Falls,
NY |
|
Monday, September 13th,
10:00-11:30 AM, Artist/Media: Glass Fusion, Location: 107 Heath Street Lockport, NY |
Other workshops will be scheduled
and information will be updated at this website. Watch for more details.
For more than 50 years,
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara has been providing training, employment, residential,
recreation, health-related and support services to people with intellectual and other
developmental disabilities, from newborn to seniors, and their families. The
mission of the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation is to provide a long-term
source of financial support that ensures people with developmental disabilities have
opportunities toward independence and integration within the community.
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October Events
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November Events
2010 Daily Drawing Calendars! On Sale
Now!
What:
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation’s 2010 Daily Drawing
Calendar
When:
January 2010 – December 2010
Cost: $30
each
Description:
There
are over 365 chances to win more than $20,000 in prizes while supporting people with
developmental disabilities. This year, we are highlighting various 2009 Foundation events.
We are awarding $250 prizes on those dates and $50 prizes on the remaining days.
Winners
are determined by a drawing at the Foundation. Winning numbers are available upon
request by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the OUN Foundation.
To purchase your calendar:
Calendars
make great gifts and are available by contacting Kristen Cook at (716) 297-6400 ext. 382
or kcook@opportunitiesunlimited.org
Benefits:
All proceeds benefit the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara
Foundation and our life-changing work with more than 800 people with developmental
disabilities across Niagara County.
STATE OF THE STATE – Opportunities
Unlimited of Niagara Parent/Sibling group to Host NYS Maziarz- NOV 9
Who: Opportunities Unlimited of
Niagara will host New York State Senator George Maziarz who will provide updates on issues
that effect families of individuals with disabilities.
What: The program, part of a series of educational
and social gatherings during the year, is open to any adult who has a family member with
developmental disabilities, regardless of where that individual may participate in
programming
Where:Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara
Wheatfield location at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd., between Witmer and Sy Roads. Free,
lighted parking is available in the back of the building. When: Monday, November 9. A
light dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m and the program will run from 6-7 p.m.
RSVP: Reservations are required by calling Cindy
Hyde at 297-6400 ext. 335 or emailing at chyde@opportunitiesunlimited.org. For more
information about the agency go to www.opportunitiesunlimited.org.
For over half a century, Opportunities Unlimited
of Niagara, a United Way agency, has provided rehabilitation and supportive services to
people with developmental disabilities of all ages and their families throughout Niagara
County and surrounding communities. We are dedicated to maximizing the quality of
life for individuals with disabilities by providing them the resources to reach their
greatest potential including training, employment, recreation, service coordination and
residential opportunities.
An Evening of Arts & Entertainment
Where: Niagara
Falls High School, 4455 Porter Road
Sponsors: Independent
Health, Smith Brothers Construction and ARCEU
When:
Friday, November 13, 2009
Times: Art Show
& Reception: 5-7 p.m
Talent Show: 7:15 –10 p.m.
Description: This
2nd annual occasion will feature the talents of individuals with developmental
disabilities through song, dance, theater and fine arts and crafts. All artists and
participants receive complimentary admission while there will be a $2 cost for general
admission.
Benefits:
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation, which provides
a long-term source of financial support that ensures people with developmental
disabilities have opportunities toward independence and integration within the community.
For more information or to volunteer:
Call Cindy Hyde at (716) 297-6400, ext 335 or
chyde@opportunitiesunlimited.org
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December Events
STATE OF THE STATE – Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Parent/Sibling
group to Host NYS Maziarz - RESCHEDULED TO DECEMBER 14 FROM NOV 9
Who: Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara will host New York
State Senator George Maziarz who will provide updates on issues that effect families of
individuals with disabilities.
What: The program, part of a series of educational and social
gatherings during the year, is open to any adult who has a family member with
developmental disabilities, regardless of where that individual may participate in
programming
Where:Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Wheatfield location at 2510
Niagara Falls Blvd., between Witmer and Sy Roads. Free, lighted parking is available
in the back of the building. When: Monday, December 14. A light dinner will be served at
5:30 p.m and the program will run from 6-7 p.m.
RSVP: Reservations are required by calling Cindy Hyde at 297-6400 ext.
335 or emailing at chyde@opportunitiesunlimited.org.
For over half a century, Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, a United Way agency, has
provided rehabilitation and supportive services to people with developmental disabilities
of all ages and their families throughout Niagara County and surrounding communities.
We are dedicated to maximizing the quality of life for individuals with
disabilities by providing them the resources to reach their greatest potential including
training, employment, recreation, service coordination and residential opportunities.
Gift Wrap
Booth - Volunteer at the Booth!
Where: The Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls
1900 Military Road, Niagara Falls
Sponsors:
Upstate Pharmacy Ltd., Fashion Outlets, Niagara Falls, Maid of the Mist and Cooper
Planning Group
When: Tuesday, December 1 – Thursday, December
24, 2009
Times: Hours vary; please
call to volunteer for a shift.
Description: The gift wrap booth is a wonderful convenience that
allows shoppers to take a break from their busy holiday shopping and have their holiday
wrapping done for them in exchange for a minimal donation. There are various boxes sizes
available as well as beautiful wrapping paper choices. Also, once again there will be
floral arrangements for sale, which have been created by people with developmental
disabilities who participate in the agency’s horticulture therapy program, also known
as the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse.
Benefits: The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara
Foundation, which provides a long-term source of financial support that ensures people
with developmental disabilities have opportunities toward independence and integration
within the community.
For more
information or to volunteer:
Call Kristen
Cook at (716) 297-6400, ext 382 or
kcook@opportunitiesunlimited.or
2010 Daily Drawing Calendars! On Sale
Now!
What:
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation’s 2010 Daily Drawing
Calendar
When:
January 2010 – December 2010
Cost: $30
each
Description:
There
are over 365 chances to win more than $20,000 in prizes while supporting people with
developmental disabilities. This year, we are highlighting various 2009 Foundation events.
We are awarding $250 prizes on those dates and $50 prizes on the remaining days.
Winners
are determined by a drawing at the Foundation. Winning numbers are available upon
request by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to the OUN Foundation.
To purchase your calendar:
Calendars
make great gifts and are available by contacting Kristen Cook at (716) 297-6400 ext. 382
or kcook@opportunitiesunlimited.org
Benefits:
All proceeds benefit the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara
Foundation and our life-changing work with more than 800 people with developmental
disabilities across Niagara County.
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