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www.STARability.org 868 99th Ave. N, Naples, FL 34108 • 239.594.9007
Frank Fleites 11/1Christopher Har t 11/3Camille Tracy 11/3John Dobos 11/8Stephanie Paris 11/8Thomas Carretta 11/12
Nicholas Franco 11/12Andrew Gadallah 11/12Rose DiCicco 11/13Brian Francis 11/16Kristina Albino 11/22Stephen Giannasoli 11/23
Leticia Perez 11/23Lindsey Brocker 11/26Linda Scott 11/27Jonathan White 11/27Shelbi Scott 11/28
NOVEMBER 2018 MEMBER NEWSLETTER
Thanksgiving Party• Friday, November 16th • 6:00PM - 9:00PM• Emmanuel Lutheran Church• Holiday Casual Dress Code• Thanksgiving Food Drive (Nonperishable Items Requested)• Cost - Free for STAR Members, $25 for Family & Friends• RSVP by November 9th, 2018
NOVEMBER 2018
STAR BIRTHDAYS!
UPCOMING MEMBER SOCIALS
Valentine’s Day Party• Friday, February 15th • 6:00PM - 9:00PM• Emmanuel Lutheran Church• Smart Casual Dress Code• Cost - Free for STAR Members, $15 for Family & Friends• RSVP by February 8th, 2018
New Year’s Party• Sunday, January 6th • 5:00PM - 8:00PM• Countryside Clubhouse• Festive Smart Casual Dress Code• Cost - Free for STAR Members, $25 for Family & Friends• RSVP by December 28th, 2018
To RSVP call (239)594-9007 or email [email protected]
With all the excitement and growth this year, STARability Foundation is expanding to a new and improved location! As of November 27th, 2018 our new address will be 5125 Castello Drive, Naples, FL 34103! Stay tuned for details about the grand opening and ribbon cutting on December 11th!
Friday, December 14th, 20186:00PM - 9:00PM
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Rd, Naples, FL 34113
Host: Nannette Begley Menu: 3-Course Dinner
(Caesar Salad, Garlic Rolls, Oak-Fired Chicken Marsala, Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes, Seared Asparagus,
Triple Layer Red Velvet Cake)
Cost: Members are FREE! $30 for family members and guests!
Christmas Party
RSVP by Monday, December 7th Call 239.594.9007 or email [email protected]
868 99th Ave. N, Naples, FL 34108
Did You Know NOVEMBER is National Epilepsy Awareness Month? In the US alone, 3.4 million people have active epilepsy, and there are over 40 different types of epilepsy with various causes.
1/3 of people with epilepsy live with uncontrollable seizures because no available treatment works for them. For more information visit www.efepa.org.
STARability Foundation is Moving to a NEW Office!
We’re
Moving!
Nov. 27
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Edward SmithPresident
Josh Rudnick Vice President
Ken Gilman Treasurer
Stacy BoleskySecretary
Carrie CooneyLisa KahnArnold KarpAngela LanctotDomenic LucarelliMyles McHaleKelly Moynihan, Ph.D.
Jerry Schoenfeld, Ph.D.
DIRECTORS EMERITI
Cole CarusoEd Neville
ADVISORY BOARD
Joe BenaroyaJohn Cooney Anne FlemingFrank GarbarinoRichard GomezJohn P. Maloney
STARABILITY STAFF
Karen GovernExecutive Director [email protected]
Susan FordProgram [email protected]
Caroline Randall Office Coordinator/ Development [email protected]
TRAILBLAZER ACADEMY
Madison McNallyProgram [email protected]
Instructors
Andrew BaijnathKarla FaxasMary Mitchell
Assistant Instructors
Martin Del HierroCornelius Mason (JR. TBA)
The Board of Directors meets the third Wednesday of each month. Please contact a board member at [email protected] before the first of the month regarding any topic you wish to bring to the Board’s attention.
Sue GubenSue Guben is from Baltimore but has loved living in Naples for the last 15 years. As a member of three book clubs, she appreciates the interesting conversations they promote and the friendships she has developed through her participation. Sue was a founder and continues to be an active member of the Women’s Giving Circle of Southwest Florida. She enjoys yoga class and playing golf. She is looking forward to meeting
the members of the Next Chapter Book Club, and can’t wait to begin helping to bring that fun to them! Sue will be facilitating a brand new Next Chapter Book Club starting in November that will meet on Wednesdays from 10:00AM -11:00AM at Kunjani Craft Coffee & Gallery.
OUR MISSIONTo transform the lives of individuals with disabilities
through social, vocational and educational connections to the community, while strengthening awareness
and respect for individual abilities.
www.STARability.org
MEMBER PROGRAMSSTAR MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
VOLUNTEER FOCUS
STARability Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, State of Florida #CH-172.
• Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 3:00PM• Job Training and Readiness• Nutrition and Health• Self-Employment Opportunities• Personal Finance and Budgeting• Discovering the Ar ts• Community-Based Program
Sammy & Parker’s Tangy Taco Dip
From “The Sammy and Parker Cooking Show” on Facebook!
Follow us on Facebook to see photos of our socials & classes!
COOKING CLASSES• Wednesdays (with Sandra)
• Nov. 7 - Dec. 12 (6 Week Session)
• 10:00AM - 1:00PM • Emmanuel Lutheran Church• 777 Mooring Line Dr. Naples, FL 34102
TAI CHI CLASSES• Wednesdays • Nov. 7 - 28 (4 Week Session)
• 1:30PM - 2:30PM• Emmanuel Lutheran Church• 777 Mooring Line Dr. Naples, FL 34102
BASEBALL LEAGUE 2019• Saturdays • Jan. 5 - Apr. 13, 2019• 10:00AM-12:00PM• Osceola Elementary School
• Register now!
Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Difficulty: Easy
HOSTING HONORS
THANK YOU!Gulf Coast Runners for
co-hosting our 3K Fun Run, Walk & Roll on October 6th!
Our members enjoyed coming together with the community
for the FIRST all inclusive run in Naples!
THANK YOU!Debbie White for hosting
our annual SPOOK-tacular Halloween Party!
Our members loved showing off their FANG-tastic costumes and dancing the night away!
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD December Family Forum
• Wednesday, December 12th• 10:00AM - 12:00PM• Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (Community Room)
Gain a WEALTH of HEALTH and WELLNESS Information!
Visit https://starability.org/family-forum/ to RSVP.
2018/2019 SOCIAL CALENDAR
NOVEMBER• Thanksgiving Par ty• November 16• Emmanuel Lutheran Church• Maria Wilbur
DECEMBER• Christmas Par ty• December 14• St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church• Nannette Begley
JANUARY• New Year’s Par ty• January 6• Countryside Clubhouse• Susan McClain & Pam Eisenberg
FEBRUARY• Valentine’s Day Par ty• February 15• Emmanuel Lutheran Church• Naples Civitan Club
MARCH• All American BBQ• March 23• St. Katherine’s Greek Or thodox Church• Ladies of Philoptochos
APRIL• Baseball Awards Picnic• April 13• Osceola Elementary School• STARability Baseball League
MAY• Cinco de Mayo• Date TBD• Location TBD• Host TBD
JUNE• Sunset Beach Par ty• Date TBD• Location TBD• Host TBD
Hannah KandelMeet Hannah, who is a native Floridian, born and raised here in Naples. Her family consists of her mom, Merrylee, her dad, Joseph, her big brother, Max, and her little sister, Geena. Max moved to Sarasota this summer and Geena is in her third and final year of law school at the University of Miami. Hannah’s dog, Honey Bun, lives with her in her guest house while the family dog, Buckeye, lives in the main house. Hannah has been a member of STARability since 2016 and enjoys attending the social events, bowling, basketball, cooking and art classes. Additionally, she likes journaling, having friendships and keeping up with the news on television. Hannah would like it if STARability began Irish dancing classes in the future. Hannah’s favorite colors are purple,orange, and teal. Her favorite TV show is The Good Doctor and movie is The Dater’s Handbook. She loves traveling to visit her relatives while stopping at different points of interest in America along the way. Hannah has a diverse taste in music, which includes ballet, tap, hip hop, international music, rock, and country—especially Taylor Swift! Her favorite foods include Italian and Japanese cuisines with pink lemonade to drink. Hannah said that being a part of STARability has helped her stay healthy and grow. Hannah’s motto is, “Dream it, believe it, achieve it!”
Shining a Light on Your Star Qualities!• Greets everyone with a bright & warm smile!• Amazing administrative skills in the office!• Super suppor tive of friends in STARability activities!
“Hannah’s motto is, ‘Dream it, believe it,
achieve it!’”
[submitted by Nicole Coratti]
INGREDIENTS• 1 package of cream cheese• 1 package of taco seasoning• 16oz. sour cream• 2 green peppers (one diced & one chopped)• 1 onion (diced)• 1 tomato (chopped)• 1 package of shredded cheese• Bag of tortilla scoop chips
DIRECTIONSStep 1: Combine cream cheese, sour cream, diced green pepper, diced onions & taco seasoning into mixing bowl.Step 2: Use mixer (or hand-mix) and blend all ingredients together.Step 3: Add mixed dip to glass pan.Step 4: Sprinkle chopped green pepper, chopped tomato and shredded cheese to layer.Step 5: Serve with tortilla chips and enjoy!
BOWLING (NORTH)• Monday League• 10:00AM • Bowland Beacon• 5400 Tamiami Trail N. Naples, FL 34108
BOWLING (SOUTH)• Thursday League• 10:30AM - or - 1:00PM • HeadPinz (formerly Woodside)
• 8525 Radio Rd. Naples, FL 34104
BASKETBALL• Fridays• 1:00PM - 2:30PM • North Collier Regional Park • 15000 Livingston Rd. Naples, FL 34109
NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB• Wednesdays *NEW DATE & PLACE • RSVP Required (STARability Office)
• 10:00AM - 11:00AM • Kunjani Craft Coffee & Gallery• 13555 Tamiami Trail N. Naples, FL 34110
ART CLASSES• Tuesdays (ART WITH MADISON)
• 3:30PM - 5:00PM • STARability Office • 868 99th Ave. N. Naples, FL 34108
