Activities for June & July 2008

 

Activities are for individuals 18 and older, unless otherwise stated as “open”.  All activities will meet at 2312 Annie Baxter, Joplin, MO (unless otherwise stated in brochure). Transportation is available for individuals who do not have access to transportation and must be set up before each activity.  Activity fees do not include transportation. One-way transportation fees: Joplin = $1.50, Webb City , Carterville, Oronogo & Carl Junction = $2 and Carthage = $2.50. Please remember the activity times scheduled do not include transportation times for pick-up and take-home. THE SIGN-UP DEADLINE IS MONDAY; June 2nd, 2008. Please register by this date to decrease your chances of being placed on the waiting list.  A confirmation letter will be sent to you or a phone call will be made by June 5th, 2008 to let you know if you have been “accepted” or placed on the “waiting list”. 

Advanced registration is required for all activities, excluding activities marked as “open” unless otherwise stated. 

You may register for the following activities by calling the G.O.A.L.S. phone line at (417) 624-7954, faxing your activities to 417-624-9064 or by e-mailing them to ahurt@cssmo.org.

IFYOU ARE PAYING WITH A CHECK, PLEASE PAY IN ADVANCE.

 

 

Special Events for June…

 

Date                     Time                     Event                                                                 Fee         Max. Attend

 

06-07-08 6-11p                     Boomtown Days:  We will be attending               $3.00                     8

Saturday                               the latter part of the festival and watching

                                                            the 2 musical performances.  Rissi Palmer &

                                                            Phil Stacey.  You will need to bring money

                                                            for food and a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.

 

 

06-10-08 5-7p                       Dinner Club – Mexican:  Since we had              $3.00                     8

Tuesday                               to cancel the last one, we will do it this

                                                            time!  Be sure to bring $12-15 for your

                                                            meal & tip.

 

 

06-14-08 6p-1a                     Dinner & Movie #1:  Join us as we go               $20.00                   8

Saturday                               out to eat and then head to the drive-in in

                                                            Carthage, MO.   We will eat at Pappa’s

                                                            Pizza in Oronogo, MO then head to the

                                                            Show.  It will be a late night but you get

                                                            2 shows for the price of one!  Bring extra

                                                            money for refreshments as the concession

                                                            stand if you wish and don’t forget a lawn

                                                            chair or blanket to sit on.  We’ll bring the

                                                            radio to hear the shows!  Activity fee covers

                                                            your dinner & entry fee to the Drive-in.

                                                            Drive-in.

 

 

06-18-08 5-7p                       Holiday Craft Night: Get ready for the 4th           $12.00                   8

Wednesday                                         of July by making some red, white & blue

                                                            crafts!  We will make Fourth of July

                                                            Twirlers, a Ribbon Door Flag, an Uncle

                                                            Sam Pin & a Liberty Shaker!  Come

                                                            Join the fun and be creative!

 

 

Date                     Time                     Event                                                                 Fee         Max. Attend

 

06-20-08 7-9p                       Dance:  Have fun with your friends as you            $3.00                     Open

Friday                                                  dance the night away!  Don’t forget your

                                                            dancin’ shoes!        

 

 

06-21-08 11a-1a                   Kansas City Royals vs. the San                         $30.00                   8

Saturday                               Francisco Giants:  Root for your favorite

                                                            Team at the “K”.  We will tailgate prior

                                                            to the game & will be serving burgers,

                                                            hot dogs, chips and water.  Bring a lawn

                                                            chair to sit in, and sunscreen to protect

                                                            yourself from the sun!  The first 20,000

                                                            fans will receive an Alex Gordon Bobble

                                                            Head!

 

 

06-24-08 5-7p                       Dinner Club – Sandwiches:  It’s gonna              $3.00                     8

Tuesday                               be hot out there so cool off with a cool

                                                            sub!  Be sure to bring $10 for your meal

                                                            along with ride and activity money.

 

 

06-27-08 6-9p                       Bingo Night:  Have fun with friends     $4.00                     15

Friday                                                  and enjoy a fun, competitive game of

                                                            bingo!  Everyone will receive a prize.

                                                            Healthy snacks will be served (fruit,

                                                            cheese & crackers).

 

 

06-28-08 5-10p                     Pizza & Mini-Golf #1:  We will travel to              $12.00                   8

Saturday                               Neosho to play a round of Mini-Golf at

                                                            Rainbow Park.  10 of the 18 holes are

                                                            wheelchair accessible!  We will eat

                                                            before the round of golf.  Fee includes

                                                            your  meal and round of golf.                 

 

 

Special Events for July…

 

Date                     Time                     Event                                                                 Fee         Max. Attend

 

07-05-08 5-10p                     Pizza & Mini-Golf #2:  We will travel to              $12.00                   8

Saturday                               Neosho to play a round of Mini-Golf at

                                                            Rainbow Park.  10 of the 18 holes are

                                                            wheelchair accessible!  We will eat

                                                            before the round of golf.  Fee includes

                                                            your meal and a round of golf.               

 

 

07-08-08 6-8p                       Dinner Club – Pizza:  We will be visiting             $3.00                     8

Tuesday                               a local pizza establishment of the groups

                                                            choice.   Be sure to bring $12-15 for your

                                                            meal.  Don’t forget the tip! Please note the

                                                            time change!!!!

…More July Activities

 

Date                     Time                     Event                                                                 Fee         Max. Attend

 

07-12-08 6p-1a                     Dinner & Movie #2:  Join us as we go               $20.00                   8

Saturday                               out to eat and then head to the drive-in in

                                                            Carthage, MO.  We will eat at Pappa’s

                                                            Pizza in Oronogo, MO then head to the

                                                            Show.  It will be a late night but you get

                                                            2 shows for the price of one!  Bring extra

                                                            money for refreshments as the concession

                                                            stand if you wish and don’t forget a lawn

                                                            chair or blanket to sit on.  We will bring the

                                                            radio to hear the shows!  Activity fee covers

                                                            your dinner & entry fee to the Drive-in.

                                                           

 

07-18-08 7-9p                       Dance:  Have fun with your friends as you            $3.00                     Open

Friday                                                  dance the night away!  Don’t forget your

                                                            dancin’ shoes!

 

 

07-19-08 5-11p                     Ted Nugent @ Buffalo Run:  Join us as             $47.00                   6

Saturday                               we see the “Motor Madman” live at

                                                            Buffalo Run Casino along with Special

                                                            Guests “Hot for Teacher” the premier Van                                                                                                                     Halen Tribute Band & the Scott Keaton

                                                            Band.  This is an outdoor event.  You’ll

                                                            need to bring a lawn chair & sunscreen. 

                                                            Money for dinner will be needed, as we will

be stopping on the way.  You’ll also need

money for drinks and food at the event if you

wish to purchase them.  Remember, it will

                                                            be hot & you will need to stay hydrated.

                                                            You cannot take food or beverages in to the

                                                            event.

 

 

07-22-08 6-8p                       Dinner Club – Chinese:  We will visit $3.00                     8

Tuesday                               a local Chinese restaurant of the groups

                                                            choice.   Be sure to bring $12-15 for your

                                                            meal along with activity & ride money.

                                                            Don’t forget the tip!  Please note the time

                                                            change!!!!

 

 

07-25-08 6-9p                       Bingo Night:  Have fun with friends     $4.00                     15

Friday                                                  and enjoy a fun, competitive game of

                                                            bingo!  Everyone will receive a prize.

                                                            Healthy snacks will be served (fruit,

                                                            cheese & crackers).

 

 

After Work Club:  Participants will be picked up from their work at 3:30p on Thursdays and will take turns to choose a place in the community to relax and visit with friends after work while they enjoy an after work snack!  We will only be meeting during the month of June at this time. Meeting in July will be determined by June 26th.  We will let you know. 

Fee is $2.00. Ride fees do not apply.  

 

Bowling:  So sorry… but we will not be meeting during the months of June or July.

   

****  Important Special Olympics Information…  ****

 

For those of you who participate in Special Olympics activities with Community Support Services, a new physical will be mailed to you if your current form has expired (they are good only for 3 years).  These forms MUST BE filled out completely (signed by Athlete or Parent/Guardian & also signed by the Dr. performing the physical examination) & returned to the G.O.A.L.S. Department by August 1st, 2008.  There are absolutely no exceptions.  Failure to do this will result in being unable to participate (per Special Olympics).  If you are unsure as to when your physical expires, please feel free to contact the G.O.A.L.S. Department for that information.

 

If you are a new Athlete, and would like to participate in Special Olympics Activities with Community Support Services, you may complete & return your physical at any time.  However, if you would like to participate in the Indoor Classic (Bowling), your forms must be completed (with the signature of the  Physician completing your physical examination & a signature of either the Athlete or Parent/Guardian no later than September 10th, 2008.  If you are in need of a physical, please call to request one from the G.O.A.L.S. Department at 417-624-7954.  You may also visit the Missouri Special Olympics Website at:  www.somo.org to download and print off your own form at home.