Special Needs Arts Programs, Inc. News & Updates | October 2022 | Issue No. 92 | |
NEW AND NOTEWORTHY IN OCTOBER | |
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of SNAP's first rehearsal! Come celebrate this milestone with us at our Founders' Fund concert on October 23rd, 3pm, at the Scottish Rite Museum, 33 Marrett Road in Lexington. This event will feature a performance by our Sing Along Chorus and our musical guest Coastline Show Chorus. Tickets are $30, click to purchase here. Thanks for your support! | | |
SNAP PROGRAM REGISTRATION | |
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Fall 2022- Summer 2023 Registration |
Registration is underway for our fall 2022 through summer 2023. People can register for one program or several. Payment is due at the time of registration. We cannot confirm registration until payment is received. Please register early, programs are filling up!
All SNAP participants must fill out a new application at the start of our program year. Once this application is filled out, you do not need to fill it out again unless the information has changed. All SNAP programs are listed in the application.
To register for programs, visit our website, www.snaparts.org. Email us at [email protected] or call 781-325-8025 with any questions.
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Sing Along Chorus: Come join us! |
Do you love singing? Do you have a loved one with a special need who loves to sing? Come join our Sing Along Chorus! Registration is confirmed once payment is received. Cost is $270. SNAP Music Director, Marisa Giangregorio. Piano Accompanist, Harley Smith. Each session includes approximately sixteen rehearsals and a concert.
Monday group is FULL. No new registrations.
Fall session: September 12th-January 30th
Spring session: February 6th-June 5th
Wednesday group will meet weekly from 6:30-8pm
Fall session: September 14th-January 25th
Spring session: February 1st-June 7th
To register for Sing Along Chorus, please click here
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and enrollment is limited. To pay for programs, please click here. Program location: Lexington Community Center
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Special Artists: Create with us! |
Special Artists registration is underway for the program year. This year we are celebrating 15 years of arts programming at SNAP! Registering now for the fall 2022 through summer 2023 sessions. Advance registration is required to attend. Registration is confirmed once payment is received. Taught by SNAP Art Director Lidija Vukovic.
Several sessions are already full, please check our website for additional information about availability.
Fall, 8 weeks, $145: September 10th-November 5th
Winter, 4 weeks, $75: January 7th-28th
Spring, 8 weeks, $145: March 18th-May 13th
Summer, 4 weeks, $75: July 8th-29th
To register for Special Artists, please click here
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and enrollment is limited. To pay for programs, please click here. Program location: Lexington Community Center
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SNAP Crafts: New fall projects coming up! |
SNAP Crafts registration is underway for the new program year. Advance registration is required to attend. Registering now for the fall 2022 and summer 2023 sessions. Registration is confirmed once payment is received. Taught by SNAP Art Instructor Donna Pioli. Cost is $75. Four week sessions on Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45pm. Session dates are the following:
Fall session: November 15th-December 6th
**Only a few spots remain for fall**
Summer session: June 6th-27th
To register for SNAP Crafts, please click here
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and enrollment is limited. To pay for programs, please click here. Program location: Lexington Community Center
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SNAP Ceramics: Create with Donna! |
SNAP Ceramics registration is underway! Advance registration is required to attend. Registering now for the winter 2023 session. Registration is confirmed once payment is received. Taught by SNAP Art Instructor Donna Pioli. Cost is $100. Six week sessions on Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45pm. Session dates are the following:
Winter session: February 7th-March 14th
**Only one spot remains in this class**
To register for SNAP Ceramics, please click here
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis and enrollment is limited. To pay for programs, please click here. Program location: Lexington Community Center
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SNAP Paint Nights registration: Open now! |
SNAP Paint Nights registration is now open. Advance registration is required to attend. Registering now for the fall 2022 through summer 2023 program year. Paint Nights is a free program held over zoom. Bring your own art supplies and creativity and connect with friends over zoom to make art together! Led by SNAP Art Director Lidija Vukovic. Free to attend. Tuesday evenings, 5:30-6:30pm. Paint Night dates are the following:
November 8th, December 13th, December 20th, January 31st, May 16th, May 23rd and May 30th
Program location: we will email a zoom link
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Looking for a great and fun volunteer opportunity? Consider volunteering for SNAP! Volunteers are a crucial part of providing our music and art programs. We have several program sessions in art and music throughout the year. Are you in middle school? Consider our Peer Mentor program!
For more information on volunteering, email us. To fill out a volunteer application, please click here.
SNAP programs are held at the Lexington Community Center.
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Volunteers are currently needed in the following programs:
Wednesday Chorus, 6:30-8pm, weekly, Oct.-Jan.
Fall Crafts, 6:30-7:45pm, 4 Tuesdays, Nov. 15-Dec. 6th
To fill out a volunteer application, click here.
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CEL LexDoingGood: October 22nd | SNAP has been very fortunate to receive grants from the Community Endowment of Lexington. Fun and free, the community is invited to join the Community Endowment of Lexington (CEL) on October 22, from 10 AM- 1 PM for LexDoingGood, a first of its kind community event at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road Lexington, spotlighting the people and organizations who address critical needs, enhance diversity and add vibrancy and meaning to our community. See you there! | | |
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Battlegreen Run: Sunday, Nov. 6th |
A SNAP team will participate in the Genesis Battlegreen Run on Sunday, November 6th! The Battlegreen Run is an annual tradition in Lexington. All proceeds are donated to area non-profit organizations. Last year the Battlegreen Run donated over $100,000 to local non-profits. SNAP is a race beneficiary. You have the option of a 5K walk, 5K run and a 10K run as well as the option to compete virtually. For more information, to join the SNAP team or make a donation to our team, visit the SNAP page on the Battlegreen Run website.
SNAP will host a water table on the 10K course! We would love to have some of our singers and artists help us at the water table! If you are a parent, caregiver or group home staff person who would like to participate with your SNAP singer or artist, please fill out this form. SNAP Executive Director Heidi O'Mara will be in touch with further information.
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IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION | |
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SNAP has updated our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Everyone attending SNAP programs will need to have read and signed this policy prior to the start of fall programming. SNAP is required everyone attending programs to be vaccinated and boosted, according to the eligibility schedule. This includes anyone attending the program with an artist or singer, that person also need to have their vaccine card on file with SNAP.
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SNAP has developed guidelines for ensuring a safe program environment. Please click here to access our COVID-19 Health and Safety Measures. These protocols are subject to change as new guidance becomes available.
You will need to submit your vaccination card by email to the SNAP Office to attend SNAP programs.
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Face masks still required at programs |
The town of Lexington is designated as medium risk and have ended their indoor mask mandate. Out of an abundance of caution, we will continue to wear masks in our chorus and adult visual arts classes.
While we are making strides in the pandemic public health emergency, we feel that the continued usage of masks is important to maintain our in-person programming. Please contact Heidi O'Mara, SNAP Executive Director, if you have any questions.
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SNAP Singer Profile: Isaac F. | |
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Isaac F. joined Sing Along Chorus last year and started making positive contributions and friends right away! Isaac is a very friendly and outgoing person.
Isaac's favorite genres of music are musicals and dance pop. Once of his favorite artists is Carley Rae Jepsen and he attended her concert just a few days ago! His favorite song is Jepsens' Call Me Maybe. Isaac also loves listening to Lady Gaga and Kids Bop. The ukulele and guitar are Isaac's favorite instruments. Isaac loves to strum on his ukulele and sing. Learning new songs and seeing his friends, like Sylvie, are what Isaac likes most about Sing Along Chorus.
Isaac participates in many activities and likes to keep moving. He loves to run with his gait trainer and is up to one and a quarter miles! His goal is to run around Fresh Pond. His need for speed also extends to rollercoasters, moving fast and going upside down! Isaac also likes to bowl, swim, hang out with Best Buddies and go to the Lexington Town Pool in the summer.
Isaac enjoys musicals and will perform in Annie Jr. with Spotlight Productions in Medford. Isaac is an amazing addition to Sing Along Chorus, Bravo Isaac!
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Do you have something to share? We would love to hear from you!
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Sending Big Birthday Wishes To: |
Rebecca O. on October 1st
Anna G. on October 3rd
Grace L. on October 31st
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