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Community Events

For more details on any of these events check out the most recent edition of the ODC Quarterly Newsletter or follow the appropriate link. Below is a list of upcoming events for...

June

National Wheelchair Poolplayers Association - June 7-8, 2008
Las Vegas Open - Presented by the American CueSports Alliance. Riviers Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Nevada. For more information call John Lewis at 920-662-1705 or write jlewis@americancuesports.org. To become a member of the NWPA go to www.nwpainc.org or for more information regarding the NWPA contact Ken Force at deadstroke1@aol.com or call Jeff Dolezal at 703-817-1215 or by email to jdolezal@cox.net

ODC General Membership Cookout - June 16, 2008
ODC Members are invited to join us from 5:00-8pm at Robious Landing Park - Shelter # 1, 3800 James River Rd, Midlothian, VA. The organizers of the cookout ask that you please RSVP by 6/10/08. Call 804-726-4990 or e-mail: info@odcnscia.org for more information. (The cookout will be held rain or shine) Drinks, Hot Dogs and Hamburgers provided. Please bring a side dish or desert.

You're Invited
The Virginia Wheelin' Sportsmen invite you to attend their annual HAWAIIAN LUAU at Expoland in Fishersville, VA - June 21, 2008. See their flier for more information

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities Quarterly Meeting June 18 & 19, 2008
This meeting will be held at the Wyndham - Richmond Airport, 4700 South Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA. For an agenda go to www.vaboard.org/boardmeetings.htm or if you would like to provide public comment visit www.vaboard.org/aboutvbpd.htm#PublicCommentPolicy or call 804-786-9380

Sheltering Arms Presents "Return to the Greens" Adaptive Golf Clinic - August 9, 2008
Brush up on your golf skills, or learn a new way to play golf since your injury. Sheltering Arms and LPGA Women's Golf Professional of the Year, Janet Phillips are teaming up to encourage those with disabilities to "Return to the Greens!" Cost: $15 per clinic. Space is limited. Call Valerie Newman at : 804- 764-5275 for questions or to register!

Choices Conference: The Future Is Now - June 9, 2008
For Persons Growing Older with Lifelong Disabilities and their Care Givers. This conference will address such topiics as Self-Advocacy, Lifetime Estate Planning Issues with/for Persons with Disabilities, Home Modifications: Adapting Your Environment. There is a $35.00 fee to attend this conference. For more info call (804) 828-1525 or e-mail tmliveng@vcu.edu

 

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July

ODC General Membership Meeting - July 15, 2008
5:30-7:00pm at Health South Rehab Hospital, 5700 Fitzhugh Ave, Richmond, VA. This month's topic is SCI Research Advances in NeuroRecovery presented by William McKinley MD VCU Medical Center - Dept of PM&R. Newcomers are welcome. And as always it's FREE! Call 804-726-4990 or e-mail: info@odcnscia.org for more information.

National Wheelchair Poolplayers Association - July 18-20, 2008
5th Annual U.S. Open Wheelchair 8-Ball Championship. The Scoreboard - Northfield Ohio For more information call Lance Kepler at 216-459-8733 / 216-559-9647 (c) or write: thegunfighter87@earthlink.net. To become a member of the NWPA go to www.nwpainc.org or for more information regarding the NWPA contact Ken Force at deadstroke1@aol.com or call Jeff Dolezal at 703-817-1215 or by email to jdolezal@cox.net

Virginia Wheelin' Sportsmen
Check for upcoming events and dates at www.vanwtf.com or contact: Robin Clark 434-979-6154 or weeeelz@aol.com to learn more on how you can enjoy the great outdoors.

Outdoor Day at Smith Mountain Lake - July 18, 2008

Presented by L.E.A.P.(Leisure Experiences for Active People) This an event not to be missed. Activities to include: Water skiing, Kayaking, Fishing, Crossbow, Crafts, Jet skiing, Scuba diving, and Wheelchair tennis. The cost for this event is $50 p/p, $25 for family/care givers. The event will take place at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center Located on Smith mountain Lake. The event is limited to 25 participants and registration must be made by 6/18/08. Contact Amie Trinca at: 540-332-4050 - atrinca@augustamed.com

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August

National Wheelchair Poolplayers Association - August 2-3, 2008
Elks / Lynn Layton 9-Ball Shootout. Decatur Elks Lodge - Decatur, Alabama. For more information call Carl Flemons at 256-778-0449 / 202-255-3430 (c) or write: carlflemons@bellsouth.net. To become a member of the NWPA go to www.nwpainc.org or for more information regarding the NWPA contact Ken Force at deadstroke1@aol.com or call Jeff Dolezal at 703-817-1215 or by email to jdolezal@cox.net

Ain't No Stopping Us Now! - August 15, 2008
Presented by Henrico County Division of Recreation and Parks. For ages 18+. Open to those recovering from stroke or other physical disabilities. Join us for dining and dancing. Bring a friend! Fri, Aug 15, 7-9 p.m. at Belmont Recreation Center, Richmond, VA. Free. Please RSVP by Aug. 8th. Call: Holly Charest, 501-7489.

ODC General Membership Meeting - August 19, 2008
5:30-7:00pm at Health South Rehab Hospital, 5700 Fitzhugh Ave, Richmond, VA. Please join us as we host our Annual Meeting and Elections. Call 804-726-4990 or e-mail: info@odcnscia.org for more information.

American Poolplayers Association - August 20-21, 2008
APA National 8-Ball Championship Riviers Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Nevada. For more information visit www.pooplayers.com. Must be a member of the American Poolplayers Association to enter.

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September

National Wheelchair Poolplayers Association - September 5-7, 2008
2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Shootout - Antique Billiards in Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information call Mark Shepperd at 303-597-0038 or write; mshepperd@mscpva.org. To become a member of the NWPA go to www.nwpainc.org or for more information regarding the NWPA contact Ken Force at deadstroke1@aol.com or call Jeff Dolezal at 703-817-1215 or by email to jdolezal@cox.net

PVA / ODC Fishing Trip - Hosted by the Virginia Mid-Atlantic Chapter-PVA - September 9, 2008
To be held at the James River Fishing Pier- Newport News, VA. Join us for fun, food, fishing, and fellowship. There is No Cost so RSVP by 9/1/08. More details to follow. Stay informed on the web at www.vamapva.com or contact the PVA Office: (800) 852-7639 e-mail: vapva@aol.com

National Wheelchair Poolplayers Association - September 26-28, 2008
Vaughn PVA Tournament - "Q" Billiards & Sports Bar in Darien, Illinois. For more information call Bill Downs at 708-301-0986 / 815-462-6337 (c) or write; getdowns2@comcast.net. To become a member of the NWPA go to www.nwpainc.org or for more information regarding the NWPA contact Ken Force at deadstroke1@aol.com or call Jeff Dolezal at 703-817-1215 or by email to jdolezal@cox.net

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