| Hoopstars to Scrimmage Cardinal Cushing
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| Mark your calendar for March 14th, and join us at the Y's Emilson Branch at 7:00PM to cheer on the Y’s Hoopstars Unified Basketball Team as they participate in a friendly scrimmage to prepare for their end of the season tournament.
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| ATTENTION EMPLOYERS: Diversify Your Workforce
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The South Shore YMCA's Association Inclusion Director will be a speaker at this free workshop. Friday, March 17th
8:00-10:00AM Learn how to give your business a competitive edge. For more information, click here.
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| Autism Awareness Day is April 2nd
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| We will be wearing blue - will you?
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| We are looking for feedback about the impact of our programs.
How has inclusion impacted you or a family member? Click here to share your story!
Statements will be used to help spread the word about the benefit and impact that our inclusion initiative is having on our Y community.
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South Shore Family Network to host the 18th Annual Early Childhood Fair at Laura’s Center for the Arts
Saturday, March 11th from 10:00AM-12:00PM.
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Autism Resource Center of the ARC of the South Shore presents: The Journey of Autism – Part 1 & 2 – Education and IEP’s March 21st
6:00 - 8:00PM
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Inclusion Awareness Week Set - Events Announced
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The South Shore YMCA is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Inclusion Awareness Week, taking place April 16th-22nd. This year’s theme is focused on education, where on April 17th we will host a training facilitated by Kids Included Together®. Open to Day Camp staff members from local YMCA’s, or other recreational day camp providers, “Creating an Inclusive Day Camp” will explore topics of Behavioral Support Techniques and Fostering Friendships for Children with and without Disabilities. For more information, click here and register today. On April 19th, we invite our community to come listen to motivational speakers and self-advocates Jamey Breen and Jessica Simoes share their stories of determination and overcoming the challenges faced with their disabilities. Look for more information soon.
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| Day Camp Inclusion supports are available for the traditional camp experience. Partnering with the National Inclusion Project, the South Shore YMCA is proud to offer inclusion supports at our Camp Gordon Clark, Quincy Day Camp and Nature Adventures Camp locations. More information about our Summer Day Camps can be found here. To learn more about inclusion supports available at our Summer Day Camps or to schedule an intake, click here or contact Emmy Casagrande, Inclusion Coordinator, at ecasagrande@ssymca.org or (781) 829-8585 x 8349.
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| NEW! Open Art Studio, ideal for ALL ages and abilities, will take place Tuesdays in March from 12:00-2:00PM at Laura's Center for the Arts. Come paint, draw, collage and create! Each week a new palette; we provide the supplies, you provide the imagination. $5 drop in fee. Caregiver and children ages 2+. Click here to learn more.
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We offer the Building Bridges Social Skills offerings for ages 4 years old through adult. These offerings have a focus on teaching participants functional social skills to help access the Y independently. Ideal for those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD or anyone who could benefit from social skills coaching. Interested in trying out a class? Contact Emmy Casagrande: ecasagrande@ssymca.org or 781-829-8585 x8349 or to learn more.
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Health Education Highlight: Successful Living Series
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| The Quincy Y’s Successful Living Series Provides Community Support and Educational Opportunities
At the Y, we strive to provide an inclusive environment where all our members and participants are equally a part of our community, and to ensure our facilities, programs and services meet the needs of everyone who comes through our doors.
This January, the Y’s Quincy Branch launched its brand new Successful Living Series, a free seminar series open to the community, designed to improve education and quality of life among people with chronic physical disabilities. On Thursday, March 23rd, the second installment of the series took place, which featured an educational presentation on Job and School Resources led by Boston Center for Independent Living’s Manel DesVallons and Steven Higgins.
Don’t miss the next Successful Living Series seminar today, Thursday, March 9th at 3:00PM, where the topic of Insurance will be explored by The Advocator Group’s Courtney Scott.
For more information about the Successful Living Series, contact Sheryl Rosa at srosa@ssymca.org or 617-479-8500 ext. 4762.
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| Friendly Competition, Fun and More During Wheelchair Basketball at the Y's Quincy Branch
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| On Thursday evenings, the basketball courts at the Quincy YMCA are lively with individuals of all ages and abilities participating in some fun, friendly competition in the popular wheelchair basketball program. Former basketball players and players new to the sport work together, developing skills and friendships along the way. Next time you’re in the branch on a Thursday night, stop by the basketball courts to see the fun in action!
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| From Y Member to Volunteer – And Much More!
The Y is many things to many people – a place to exercise, have family time, participate in sports, and more – but at the foundation of it all, the Y is a place for everyone. For Max Boehme, a longtime member of the Y’s Emilson Branch, the Y is a place to work out, have fun and volunteer. Two days a week, Max dedicates his time assisting in a variety of capacities both at the branch and Laura’s Center for the Arts.
Recently, Max shared the positive impact the Y has had on his health and well-being for a video project spearheaded by the Arc of Greater Plymouth. The video seeks to generate discussion regarding health and medical care for those with disabilities. "Max just loves working out and is truly inspirational," stated Emily Colson, Max’s mother.
Every day, we at the South Shore YMCA work to provide an inclusive environment where all members are equally a part of our community, and we make it a priority to provide facilities, programs and services that are accessible to all. As our association grows, we are continually expanding our inclusive programming to better serve our members with diverse abilities.
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| New and Returning Players Join Forces for a New Season of Hoopstars
Hoopstars Unified Basketball Team is back for a brand new season, with both new and returning players representing two teams across the Y’s Quincy and Emilson Branches. With practices underway at each branch, players are gaining crucial game skills while learning the value of teamwork – all in preparation for an end of season tournament against other local, unified teams.
It’s not too late to join in the fun! If you love the game of basketball, don’t miss your chance to join other individuals with and without disabilities for a season of skill development, friendly competition and teamwork.
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| Kids in Building Bridges Social Skills Group Create Valentine's Day Masterpieces
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| In the spirit of Valentine's Day, kids in Building Bridges Social Skills group at the Y's Quincy Branch engaged their inner artists and created "love bugs." Each participant put their own twist on the design, turning seemingly ordinary materials into extraordinary pieces of art!
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| Volunteers From Archway Enterprises Support Arts & Education Programming at Laura's Center for the Arts
Over the past few months, Emilson’s Arts & Education Department has had the pleasure of partnering with Archway Enterprises, the branch of the Arc of Greater Plymouth, to welcome a team of extraordinary women who have spent their Tuesday mornings volunteering at Laura’s Center for the Arts. Every week a different project attacked and completed with precision and pride which directly supports Arts & Education programming. We are thankful to have Jessica, Tara, Katie, and Eleace with us each week; always ready to dig in with a smile and great cheer. Led by a loving and supportive team leader, we are thankful to Shaelagh Walsh for her diligence and support in creating these moments with us to support our community in the arts. Brava to these superb ladies!
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