July 24, 2008

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It seems that our program is growing and with that we will need everyone's cooperation.

* If your child is able to go swimming first that would help with the wait time.
* If your child is able to go on the boat by themselves - please encourage them to do so.
* Please make sure everyone has had a chance to go on the boat before going on again.
* This Monday Joe will be attempting to give some instructions to children that are able to take instruction.
* If you need a volunteer to go with your child, please let me know as soon as you arrive.
* For the new families - please make sure you sign a photo and video release. See me.

Following is an opportunity to raise some funds for our program. We are looking to continue to offer swim lessons as well as sail lessons for the future. When you do order - please make sure you mention the Autism Swim and Sail program.



Autism Swim Fundraiser Jewelry Sale

Featuring Jillary Designs Ray of Hope Autism Awareness Jewelry

20 % of the proceeds will be donated to Autism Swim

Master Card, Visa, cash & checks accepted

www.jillarydesigns.com

FYI

NY state access handicapp pass allows you access to parks and beaches free most weekdays and discounts on weekends. You can also get discount campground fees as well. You will need the state access pass before getting the Suffolk county green card. There is also a national access pass as well if you plan on traveling around the country.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7783.html

Following information is from the Cody Center
Limited space is available in the Summer Friendship Groups for children with Autism and related disorders between the ages of 6 and 16. The groups will take place on Thursday mornings and/or early afternoons during the summer (July 3, 10, 17 and August 7, 14, 21 and 28). The session will be facilitated by Sagit Vishnia, PsyD, who has been providing outpatient psychotherapy services at the Cody Center's Hampton Bays location. Interested parents must complete a Social Skills application and return it to Dr. Vishnia by fax to 631-632-3785. Please email all program questions to sagit.vishnia@stonybrook.edu Thank you. Lisa-Beth PlataniaThe Cody CenterRoom 177 Putnam HallStony Brook NY 11794-8788631-632-3744www.codycenter.org

SAIL PROGRAM

AUTISM FAMILY FUN SWIM AND SAIL

SAIL PROGRAM
START DATE: JULY 7TH
TIME: 6:00P.M.-8:00P.M.
PLACE: SAYVILLE YACHT CLUB

Schedule

Mondays: July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

August 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th (pizza party)

Everyone must sign in on the first day with emergency contact information. If you have not registered, please do so at: mklemaire@gmail.com. I will need your name, address, email, phone and cell #'s.

Please check on this website before you come on Mondays - due to weather conditions we may have to cancell at the last minute. Thank you all for your cooperation.

*Remember to bring a jacket or a sweatshirt, it is always cooler and windy by the water.
*There are picnic tables so you can bring food with you - PLEASE NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
*Lockers without locks and changing rooms available
*Water shoes, boat shoes or sneakers are a must to go on the boat - NO SANDALS.
*Life jackets will be provided but if you have one please bring it with you.

*Families are encouraged to participate together

*Pool will be open from 6-8p.m. Lifeguards on duty

There is no fee for this program but we are always in need of volunteers and donations.

I appreciate your cooperation and I look forward to seeing old and new faces.
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DIRECTIONS

Sayville Yacht Club Location
Boylan Lane
Blue Point, NY 11715
631-363-9581
http://sayvilleyachtclub.org/

Click here for Mapquest Directions

Click here for Map and Hotel Listing

From Long Island Expressway – I495
- LIE I495 to Exit 62 South Rt 97 Nicolls Road South to Blue Point
- Follow directions for Nicolls Rd below

From Southern State Parkway – **Passenger Cars Only, No trailers, No RV’s, low clearance bridges
- Southern State Parkway East to exit 44 East - Sunrise Hwy Rt 27 East
- Sunrise Hwy (rte 27) east to exit 51 Nicolls Road Rt 97 South to Blue Point
- Follow directions for Nicolls Rd below

From Eastern Long Island via Sunrise Hwy Rt 27
- Sunrise Hwy (rte 27) west to exit 51 Rt 97 Nicolls Road South to Blue Point
- Follow directions for Nicolls Rd below

From Rt 97 Nicolls Rd
- Rt 97 Nicolls Rd south towards Blue Point to the end to Rt 85/27A Montauk Hwy
- Bear Right onto Montauk Hwy west to first traffic light - Gillette Ave.
- Left Onto Gillette Ave South to 2nd stop sign(blinking traffic light) Middle Road
- Left onto Middle Road two blocks to Boylan Lane.
- Turn right onto Boylan Lane – Sayville Yacht Club near end of street on left.

End of the Year Information

We were very fortunate to be able to offer free one on one swim lessons for our children due to the generous funding from Nassau Suffolk Chapter of Autism Society of America (NSASA) http://www.nsasa.org/. Please visit there website for more free activities and to become a member. They are an awesome group and run by very dedicated parents. We hope to offer future lessons but that will depend on more funding. We have an opportunity to receive some funds from a 4 mile run/walk. Please support us by registering and run/walking with us on April 13th. Here is the website with all the information. www.ejautismfoundation.org.

Our last swims for this year will be April 13 (pizza party) and April 27th. Please join us for the pizza party after our swim at 2:00p.m.

Our SAIL part of the program will begin July 7th. It will run for 8 Mondays. If you're interested in participating please drop me a line so that I can put you on our list.

Thank you all for your continued support and participation.

SWIM FEBRUARY 3RD

REMINDER

Our next swim is Feb. 3rd. Unfortunately, at this time we have a waiting list for the swim lessons. I'm hoping to have a fundraiser in the summer and maybe more grants to continue to offer free swim lessons. Any and all suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Holiday Party Pictures

Thank you all for a great time. Thank you Irish Coffee Pub for donating the delicious food, Sayville Yacht Club for providing us with a beautiful place, Clare Rose for the beer and many people that donated raffle prizes. We want to especially thank Carl the bartender, Robby Cinnante for his beautiful voice, Michael Dougherty for the beautiful music. And the big hit of the night with the kids was Santa - thank you Dominic and family for being so patient and generous. We are very fortunate to have so many wonderful people supporting our program. Thank y0u all for coming and continuing to participate in our program. Here are some pictures from the party. ENJOY!

HAPPY, HEALTHY, WEALTHY AND PEACEFUL 2008!