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Monthly
Highlights |
Nov
30: RSVP Deadline for Holiday
Gala
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Contact
Information |
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Activities
Coordinator:
Ranwa
Nin El-khoury
W: 407-571-8814
C:
321-463-0675
F: 407-571-8809
Email:
rrel-khoury@altamonte.org
Mail
To:
225 Newburyport
Avenue Altamonte
Springs Fl,
32701
Office
Location:
Eastmonte Park
830 Magnolia
Drive
Altamonte
Springs, FL 32701
Activity
Locations:
Eastmonte Park
830 Magnolia
Drive
Altamonte
Springs, Fl
32701
Westmonte Park
624 Bills
Lane
Altamonte
Springs, Fl
32714
AMF Altamonte Lanes
280 Douglas
Avenue
Altamonte
Springs, FL 32714
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H1N1 PRECAUTIONS (SWINE
FLU) |
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Few
simple tips on staying
healthy...
Some
of our participants have come down with H1N1, so
we would like to ask all families to take a few
simple precautions to prevent the spread of
illness in our group. Being in contact with H1N1
is not as dangerous when steps are taken while
still healthy to prevent
proliferation.
2.
"Hands-off-the-face" approach.
Resist
all temptations to touch any part of face (unless
you want to eat, bathe, etc)
3.
Gargle twice a day with warm salt
water
(use Listerine if you don't trust salt). *H1N1
takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the
throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show
characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents
proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water
has the same effect on a healthy individual that
Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't
underestimate this simple, inexpensive and
powerful preventative method.
4.
Clean your nostrils at least once every day with
warm salt water.
Blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both
nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt
water is very effective in bringing down viral
population.
5.
Boost your natural immunity with foods that are
rich in Vitamin C (Amla
and other citrus fruits). *If you have to
supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that
it also has Zinc to boost absorption.
6.
Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc)
as you can. *Drinking
warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but
in the reverse direction. They wash off
proliferating viruses from the throat into the
stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or
do any harm.
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NIGHTBIRD
DANCES |
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Friday,
November 6, 2009 - 50's SOCK HOP
Themed
dances are held one Friday per month from 7-9pm at
Eastmonte Park .
Refreshments are provided.
Cost has
increased to $2 per participant and $1 per
companion/family member/guest.
Prizes
awarded for dance contest winners, costume contest
winners & birthdays! If you have a group home
or a large party, please call in advance and we
will reserve your group a
table(s).
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STOP
TRIPS |
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"Saturday
Time Out for
Parents"
STOP
Trips (Saturday Time Out for Parents) take place
one Saturday a month and are socially, physically
and educationally beneficial field
trips. Cost: $3 per person with lunch
provided. *Feel free to send souvenir money for
trips*
To Sign Up:
You must RSVP on the designated
day by phone or email. Reservations are taken in
the order received. Space is limited.
Bok
Tower
Gardens
November
21 from 9am-4pm
RSVP on November 13 by phone or
email
Drop off and Pick Up at Eastmonte Park
(We
ask that RSVPs begin on that day to
ensure an equal chance for all
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BOWLING
PRACTICES |
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Every
Monday Excluding
Holidays
Practice
is held every Monday, excluding holidays, at the
Altamonte AMF Lanes from 3-5pm. Cost is
$1.75/game. Scores are recorded throughout the
year and trophies are awarded at the Banquet with
participant's high
score.
This
months
dates:
Monday, November 2, 9, 16, 23,
30
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THURSDAY
NIGHT OUT |
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Westmonte
Park
from 7-8:30pm
"Thursday
Night Outs" are held on Thursday evenings,
excluding the 1st Thursday of the month. They are
designed to allow participants to get together and
just have some fun! Events are held at Westmonte Park from
7-8:30pm. Cost: $1.00 with refreshments.
Please Click Here for
Schedule.
Nov
12: Crafts & Games - Holiday Crafts &
Game
Nov
19: Karaoke Night with DJ
Franckie
Nov
26: CANCELED - HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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"PLAY
YOUR WAY" - YOUTH PROGRAMS |
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 Play
Your Way was developed by Physical Therapy
students from the University of
Central
Florida to provide
FREE opportunities for children ages 5-12
with special needs to participate in fitness
activities while interacting with others in the
community. "Play Dates" will be held at
Westmonte Park from
9-11am.
Upcoming
Play Date:
Saturday, December
21
To
view photos from previous play dates, click
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SPECIAL
NEEDS BELLY DANCING RECITAL |
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Thank
you for your
support!
Thank
you to those who came out to support the Special
Needs Belly Dancers as they put on a beautiful
performance on Friday,  October
16, 2009. Thank you to our special guests: Shimmy
Knights of UCF & Orlando Belly Dance, Sparkle
and more!
DVDs are available for only $5,
with all proceeds benefiting the Special Needs
Belly Dancers - "Troupe
Moumayaza" |
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BALLROOM
DANCING |
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 The
Central Florida Chapter of USA Dance has
been teaching a workshop on Sundays from
1:30-2:30pm. Participants are having a great time
and have learned to dance the merengue, swing,
tango, and more. Please click here for photos
of the dancers in action.
Family
& Friends Showcase: Sunday, December
13
Lake
Brantley South from 1:30-2:30pm. All are welcome
to join us for this beautiful event.
Click Here for More
Information
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2009
HOLIDAY
GALA |
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The
Holiday Gala will be held on Friday, December 4,
2009. This is an invitation only event and space
is limited to participants. Invitations will be
sent out in early November and reservations are
due no later than November 30.
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