GMPI - Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc.

Volume 7, Issue 3 2012
September, October,
November 2012
Mission Statement
We are dedicated to
promoting the personal
growth, dignity and
acceptance of people with
developmental disabilities
in the Metro-West area
including:
Marlborough, Hudson,
Northborough,
Southborough, and
Westborough
Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc.
40 Mechanic Street
Suite 100
Marlborough, MA 01752
Telephone 508.485.4227
FAX 508.485.6274
Email: general@gmpinc.org
Web Address: www.gmpinc.org
Jim Karami,
Director of Transportation, Social and Recreation
Summer is almost over and we can now look forward to fall and winter events. Thank you to
everyone who volunteered at the Relay For Life, GMPI’s Fun Festival and 2012 SOMA summer games. None of these events would be possible without your dedicated commitment to
GMPI. Thank you also to all GMPI management & staff who strive to provide the best possible services and programs to the folks we serve.
Looking forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming Forrest Memorial Road Race as well as
several other GMPI social and recreational programs.
IN THIS ISSUE
Page 2……….………..Calendars
Page 3…………..Adult Activities
Page 4…….…Registration Form
Page 5…….Calendar and Policies
Page 6…….....More Fun Activities
Page 7…...Forrest Memorial Race
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Wayside Racquet and Swim Club
80 Broadmeadow Road
Registration at 9:00 A.M.
Marlboro, MA
Race Starts at 11:00 A.M.
Cookout for all at the Wayside after the race
Registration fee
$15.00
Receive a T - shirt with your registration
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Social and Recreation Adult Activities
Bowling
Eagles Dinner
Movies
Day: Saturday (check calendar for dates)
Day: Tuesdays September 18, October 16 and
Day: Sunday (Check calendar for dates)
Time: 4:30 to 6:00 P.M.
November 20
Time: TBD
Location: Sawyer’s Bowladrome
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 P.M.
Location: West Boylston Cinema
Pickup begins: 3:00 P.M.
Location: Fraternal Order of Marlboro Eagles
Pickup begins: TBD
Program fee: $7.00
Pickup begins: 4:45 P.M.
Program fee: Pay at door
GMPI Residential Consumers: Free
Program fee: $5.00
GMPI Residential Consumers: Free
Transportation: Please refer to Registration/
Transportation fees..
GMPI Residential Consumers: Free
Transportation: Please refer to Registration/
Transportation fees.
Speakers Night Club
Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Location: 19 Weed Street, Marlboro
Transportation: Please refer to Registration/
Transportation fees.
Due to seating capacity and fire
codes, everyone must
pre-register for the Eagles
Pickup begins: 5:00 P.M.
Day: Thursday or Monday (TBD)
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Location: Marlboro Middle School
Pickup begins: 5:00 P.M.
Program fee: $5.00
Program fee: $60.00
GMPI Residential Consumers: Free
Bocce
Transportation: Please refer to Registration/
Transportation fees.
Day: Monday
Walking Group
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 P.M.
Day: Monday (Check Calendar for dates)
Basketball
GMPI Consumers: Free
Transportation: Please refer to Registration/
Transportation fees.
Location: American Legion, Northboro
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 P.M.
Pickup begins: 4:45 P.M.
Location: Hudson H.S.
Program fee: $60.00
Pickup begins: 5:00 P.M.
GMPI Consumers: Free
Program fee: Free
Transportation: Please refer to Registration/
Transportation fees.
Soccer
Day: Saturday
Location: Whitcomb School, Marlboro
Transportation: TBD
Program fee: TBD
GMPI Consumers: Free
Transportation: Please refer to Registration/
Transportation fees.
Halloween Party and
Sports Banquet
Social Nights
Day: Wednesday, October 31
Day: Thursday
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Time: 6:30 to 8:00 P.M.
Location: Speakers Night Club
Location: TBD
Pickup begins: 5:00 P.M.
Pickup begins: 4:45 P.M.
Program fee: $15.00
Program fee: $5.00
GMPI Residential Consumers: Free
GMPI Residential Consumers: Free
Transportation: Please refer to Registration/
Transportation fees.
Transportation: Please refer to Registration/
Transportation fees.
Champion hooded sweat shirts
with GMPI lettering are
still available.
By purchasing this official GMPI gear,
you can cheer on your favorite team as
well as help support the program.
Please indicate your preferred size on
the registration form.
$30.00 per sweatshirt
2XL $35.00
Transportation costs
GMPI - $10.00
Non GMPI - $15.00
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September, October, November 2012 Registration Form
To register for activities, complete this form and return to:
Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc. 40 Mechanic Street, Suite #100 Marlboro, MA 01752
Name______________________________ Telephone____________________Date______________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________
Street
Apt. #
Town
Contact person________________________
Zip code
Relationship_________________________
Address_____________________________________________________________________________
Street
Apt. #
Town
Zip code
Telephone __________________________ Email ____________________________
Contact person, would you like to receive a GMPI newsletter?
Yes ___ No___
(Circle one)
YES/NO
TRANSPORTATION
(Circle one) YES/NO
BASKETBALL
YES/NO
YES/NO
BOWLING
YES/NO
YES/NO
MOVIES
YES/NO
YES/NO
SPEAKER’S NIGHT CLUB
YES/NO
YES/NO
WALKING
YES/NO
YES/NO
SOCIAL/NIGHTS
YES/NO
YES/NO
EAGLE’S DINNER
YES/NO
YES/NO
BOCCE
YES/NO
YES/NO
HALLOWEEN PARTY/SPORTS
YES/NO
YES/NO
HAVE READ AND AGREED TO GMPI
POLICY
YES/NO
N/A
SOCCER
YES/NO
TBD
FRAMINGHAM AREA SOCIAL
NIGHTS
YES/NO
YES/NO
GMPI-FRAMINGHAM AREA
FAMILY SUPPORT
INDIVIDUALS ONLY
GMPI SWEATSHIRT
YES/NO
$30.00 per sweatshirt
SIZE S, M, L, XL,2XL
FORREST MEMORIAL ROAD RACE
YES/NO
INDICATE SIZE
S, M, L, XL, 2XL ,3XL
ACTIVITIES
TOTAL TO BE BILLED
COMMENTS
$
I, _________________________________, understand that by signing below, I approve the activities selected by ,or for the
above individual. I understand that I am financially responsible for all activities / programs selected.
Individual ____________________________________
Rep Payee __________________________________________
Pictures may be taken at each GMPI event. I give my consent to GMPI for release of such pictures for use on their website,
newsletters or for any advertising. Signature_____________________________________Date______________
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All individuals are expected to adhere to the following…...
Weather Cancellation
Respect each other
Respect the driver, staff and community members
The Social and Recreation Director makes final decisions in canceling events due to inclement weather. The director will call or
email you if the activity is canceled. The driver’s input weighs
heavily.
Appropriate behavior is expected at all times
No eating or drinking while riding in GMPI vehicles
Client Cancellation
Seatbelts are to be worn at all times in vehicles
Treat others how you would want to be treated
Any client who has registered for a GMPI Social and Recreation
event must cancel 48 hours in advance of the event without
penalty.
Failure to adhere to the above, will result in the following …...
1st offense
Please Note - If monies are expended to secure a ticket/seat/
admission etc. to an event, the client is responsible for the cost
of their ticket/seat/admission etc. Every effort will be made to
secure the client a refund, but a refund cannot be guaranteed.
One week suspension from all GMPI activities
Transportation Cancellation
Two week suspension from all GMPI activities
2nd offense
3rd offense
Any client who has registered for GMPI Transportation may cancel
transportation 48 hours in advance of the event without penalty.
Indefinite suspension from all GMPI activities
I have read the policy, and will adhere to the above expectations …..
Transportation for an event that happens weekly such as bowling
may be cancelled 24 hours in advance of these events without
penalty.
Name____________________________________
Date____________________________________
Transportation services are provided for the following towns:
Marlborough, Southborough, Northborough, Westborough &
Hudson.
Please fill out and return to Jim Karami at GMPI
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GMPI ART CLASS
St. Stephen’s Church
537 Bolton St
Marlborough, Ma
Ditch the workout, join the fun!
This dance fitness class is fun and a great workout at the same time.
Learn to dance to Latin and International rhythms which may include
salsa, meringue, hip-hop, belly-dancing and more.
7:00 - 8:30 PM
September 18th
October 9th
November 13th
December 11th
No experience necessary, everyone is encouraged to dance at their
own level.
NEW: Classes are $5.00 and you will be billed at the end of each
month.
Cost is $5.00 per class.
Space is limited and you
must preregister for
each class!
FRIDAY
DATES
7:00 pm—7:45 pm
The Wayside Racquet and Swim Club
80 Broadmeadow Road
Marlborough, Ma 01752
If your loved one requires a 1:1 they are encouraged to join as long as they are accompanied by someone.
Contact: Caitlin@gmpinc.org to register !
9/14
9/21
9/28
10/5
10/12
10/19
11/2
11/16
11/30
PAINT SMOCK
 Learn how to upload and save your
photo’s to the computer.
Space is limited
Caitlin Devaney
Activity Coordinator
508.485.4227 x 109 or
Caitlin@gmpinc.org
or call
PLEASE BRING A LARGE SHIRT TO USE AS A
Wayside Racquet & Swim Club
80 Broadmeadow Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
To Register, Contact
Caitlin@gmpinc.org
508.485.4227 x 109
Starting September 2012, the Wayside will
host our Sunday Open Swim twice a month.
The pool will be open to all GMPI clientsadults and children from 6-8 P.M.
All children must be
accompanied by a
parent or guardian.
Siblings Welcome!
For more information or
to register, please
contact
Register Now
9/2
9/16
9/30
10/14
10/28
11/4
11/18
12/2
12/16
 Share photo albums via Flicker,
Photobucket,
Picasa Web Albums, Kodak, &
Shutterfly.

Sign up for and work with
online photo editing sight

Set up online photo albums

Explore Microsoft Publisher
 Learn how to create
cards, calendars,
collages and other
fun projects with
your photo’s.
Become a part of GMPI’s first
digital photography club!
Six
week course open to teens 13 to
19 years
 Discover how to
edit your photography .
 Explore, Create,
and Socialize with
other peers who
share a love for
photography.
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Bring your camera, join the fun!
Learn how to make the most out
of your digital photos.
Cost $40.00
When: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3,10/10,
10/17, 10/24
4:00pm-6:00pm
Where: Greater Marlboro
Programs Inc.
You must register with Caitlyn at
GMPI
On September 23, 2012, we will be running the 28
TH
ANNUAL JIM FORREST MEMORIAL
ROAD RACE. All the proceeds from this Race will benefit Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc.
(GMPI), and Special Olympians of the Metro West communities.
We are asking for your support in sponsoring the Jim Forrest Memorial Road Race.
For the
past 27 years the Forrest Memorial Road Race has been giving back to the local community by
supporting GMPI services. GMPI is dedicated to promoting rights and dignity of individuals with
developmental disabilities. Several of the GMPI Recreation and Special Olympic programs are
funded entirely from donations from the Forrest Memorial Road Race and would have to be discontinued if proceeds were not received on a yearly basis.
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his Race is held in Memory of Jim Forrest, who was very active in Marlborough recreation and
politics. Jim was a Marlborough Firefighter, and a Marlborough City Councilor for over twenty
years. He was a founding member of the Marlborough Boys & Girls Club and on the Board of
Directors of the Marlborough Recreation Department. Jim did all this while also raising nine
children.
Last year through the generosity of sponsors and the hard work of the over 250 walkers and
runners, the Forrest Memorial Road Race was able to present a check for $18,000.00 to Greater
Marlboro Programs, Inc. from the race proceeds. This funding provided a wide variety of social
and recreational programming which are funded entirely by donations and community grants.
As a donor to the Forrest Memorial Road Race you become part of the legacy of caring and
support that has improved the lives of the individuals and families served by GMPI. Remember
that because GMPI is a no-profit organization your gift is tax deductible.
Please help support this event by mailing your donation to: GMPI- c/o Forrest Memorial Road
Race, 40 Mechanic Street, Suite 100, Marlborough, MA 01752
Thank you for your generosity and support.
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Greater Marlboro Programs, Inc.
40 Mechanic Street Suite 100
Marlborough, MA 01752
A Human Service Agency
GMPI & the Forrest Memorial Road Race committee would like
to thank the following for their generosity and support:
Special Thanks to:
MSQ Property, LLC
Bay State Savings Charitable
Trust
Non Profit Capital Management
Hannaford Supermarket
Mr & Mrs Neil Ferris
Price Chopper
Mr & Mrs Paul Higgins
Avidia Bank
Marlboro-Hudson Interfaith
Association
The Moose Lodge
Ms Susanne Marreale-Leeber
Bose Corporation
Monnick Supply
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Mr & Mrs Stanley Hanson
Boston Document System
United Benefit Services
D. Francis Murphy Insurance
Company
Mr & Mrs Robert Donoghue
Marlborough Savings Bank
Scannell Construction, Inc.
George Larassa and his team
Spinazzola Trust
Eden Place Massages
The Indian Ranch & all the
volunteers
St. Mary’s Credit Union
Payright Payroll Services
The City of Marlborough
Mr. Joe Carter
Sturdy Home Improvement
Table Talk Pies
Special Olympics Massachusetts
Hudson Police Association
The Wayside Racquet & Swim
Club
K. Bloomquist Carpentry
Patrick Subaru
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Buckley
The Forrest Family