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Check out what’s been going on in our world!
Check out what’s been going on in our world!
We are delighted to launch our Grow Gratitude 2016 campaign with the release of our Growing Gratitude 2016 video. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
We are delighted to present the 18 teams (65 team members) who are entered in the A! 2016 Walk and Roll event to take place on Saturday December 3, 2016. Thank you to all the teams, team members, and team supporters. We have 30 days to exceed our fundraising goal. Go Teams! You can support your favourite team or team member by clicking on the team name or participant name.
There is an abundance of creative ideas and fun things to do at Astonished! On Tuesday November 15th you can Rock and Roll with the bands Majetik, Heart Knives, and Port Noise at The Owl, University of Regina. Kinesiology Walk and Roll Team RR4WR is hosting this Rock and Roll for Walk and Roll event as a way to raise funds and awareness. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door (for ages 19 +). All monies go to Astonished! The doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets available at The Owl or by e-mailing Mica.
On Thursday November 17th Astonished! Student Researcher Kaitlyn Hoar is hosting her third annual Steak Night 5:00pm-9:00pm at the Press Box, 909 Albert Street. Kaitlyn and her team have perfected the art of hosting a fund raising event for Astonished! at this sports bar. Tickets are $30 and include a Beer or Pop/Steak/Fries/Salad. There is also a raffle and 50/50 tickets. Text or phone Kaitlyn at 306-570-7132 or e-mail Bonnie for tickets, advance tickets only.
Looking for an awesome Halloween party to go to? Look no further! Our Annual Halloween Howl will be happening on Saturday, October 22nd! $20/Ticket ($10/Support Ticket). Fun time, ‘Midnight’ style lunch, cash bar. Contact Katherine for tickets!
To mark the the United Nations International Day of Persons with DisAbilities, Astonished! is hosting our second Annual Walk and Roll, December 3rd, 2016. We invite you to form a team or join as an individual and join in this fun day. We make it easy for you to promote your walk and roll with your family and friends through e-mail and social media. Click here for details on how to participate…..
If you are looking for a current state of the world at Astonished! then you need look no further than our September e-newsletter. In a few minutes you can see where we have been in the last few months and where we are heading as we move towards autumn and all it holds. Hope you enjoy ……………
Photo credit: John Loeppky and Kelsey Culbert in Neither Heroes NorOrdinary People. Photo by Chris Graham Photo. Globe Theatre, 2016
We work in inclusive community to address barriers facing young adults with complex physical disAbilities (core members) by creating opportunities for teaching and learning, social, recreational and cultural engagement, and for employment and housing.
The Big Sky Centre for Learning and Being Astonished Inc.
University of Regina
3737 Wascana Parkway
Regina, SK S4S 0A2
Phone:
Bonnie Cummings-Vickaryous, Executive Director, 306-737-9560
E-mail:
BCV@beingastonished.com

