Although the weather doesn’t feel like it, spring has sprung and so has our S.T.A.R. spring programming!   During the next few months, we will offer our Saturday play group, Crossfit, Learn to Swim at the pool, as well as some sensory art and pop-up programs.  Programs currently open for registration are as follows:

Cost: $65 per participant (covers six week session)

Saturdays with S.T.A.R.

This is a developmentally rich play group hosted by Nantucket STAR in Partnership with Nantucket Community School. We will be meeting at 56 Center Street.

When: Saturdays, 9am-10am @ 56 center Street, Nantucket Community School

Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 30; May 7 & 14

Register: info@nantucketstar.com

Ages: Birth to 4 years of age

Cost: Free

NEW! Sensory Friendly Movie Event!

Free to children and families with special needs!

Sunday, April 10th 4-6pm at the Nantucket Dreamland

I am hopeful that this program will become an ongoing one, offered throughout the year!

Keep an eye out for upcoming information-

Respite Night-

Join us for the return of Friday Night Flicks on Friday, April 29 from 5-7:30pm at Trotter’s Lane.  We will enjoy pizza and a movie!  Please rsvp to kerryr@nantucketstar.com by Thursday April 28th if you are interested in joining.

Summer programming-

We are currently finalizing summer activities, including adaptive water sports, learn to swim, adventure pods and pop-up programs (which will be more of a one-time event).

In other news, the board and I had a wonderful planning retreat with Kat King, of King Inclusion, this past weekend.  Kat guided us through mindfully planned activities and discussions, allowing us to reflect on S.T.A.R., where it has been and where we are going.  I think I can speak for all who attended by saying we feel refreshed and excited about the new ideas for programming and outreach, while maintaining our existing programming.  We are also very proud of S.T.A.R.’s work over the past 19 years and thrilled to continue to serve individuals and families with diverse needs, strengths and abilities.  We worked to craft a new mission statement that we feel more concisely depicts our passion to serve.  I am proud to share it with you here:

Sports & Therapeutic Accessible Recreation

S.T.A.R. is always looking for ways to reach individuals and families that would benefit from our programs and resources.  If you know of anyone who may benefit, please send them my way.  On the same thought, I am looking for someone to help translate some program materials into Portuguese- if anyone has any leads, please let me know.

Save the Date!

S.T.A.R. is hosting our annual Gala, Saturday, May 7th from 6-9 at the Chicken Box.  This year’s focus is FUN and GAMES!  While we will be raising funds to support our programming, we want to celebrate community and collaboration by a good, old fashioned game night.  We all deserve some fun after the challenges of the past two years!  Let’s kick off the summer season together with music, food, games and fun!  Tickets can be purchased in advance for $25 or for $30 at the door.  Click here to purchase! Looking forward to seeing you there!

As always, please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Warmly,

Kerry