August 2012 Member E-Newsletter Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association A Partner of Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation We’re on the Web! www.azspinal.or 5025 E Washington St #110 Phoenix, AZ 85034 Phone: 602-507-4209 Fax: 602-507-4214 Toll-free: 888-889-2185 [email protected]“A monthly update on the happenings and upcoming events in the Association and Community Partners.” Be our Friend! Facebook – Spinal Cord Injury MySpace – AZ Spinal Cord Injury Association The 2012 Dry Heat Classic was a success! The Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association, its staff and its members owe a huge debt of gratitude to the Michael Finney Foundation for including our small nonprofit as a recipient of the 2012 Dry Heat Classic! What a wonderful event! Thursday night participants were treated to samplings of the top restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale hosted by celebrity Chef Beau McMillian. Each table offered a few scrumptious samplings from their respective menu and the audience was privileged enough to try a little bit of everything! Artist Randell Hadden created a canvas of Christopher Reeves before the audience’s eyes in seven minutes and was then kind enough to donate his artwork to the AzSCIA! You can see it on display in the office! Friday morning 30 teams teed off on the Whirlwind Golf Course, the Tilted Kilt girls were out, as well as three masseuses and a hole in one Harley, which unfortunately no one claimed this weekend. Friday afternoon offered a VIP Cocktail hour with celebrities like Fred “The Hammer” Williams, Phil Nikero, Artis Gilmore, Brue Baum and Jim McMahon. Friday and Saturday night offered two phenomenal variety shows that included musical acts, magic and standup comedians. We had lots of members of the association present to represent our cause and by all accounts everyone had a great time and can’t wait to return next year! Above is a photo of our celebrity guests included Dillon Dixon, John Mendoza, David Gee, Jim McMahon, Artis Gilmore, Phil Niekro, Fred Williamson, Bob Kubota, Alex Valdez, Jim O’Brien, Mark Wilson, Nani Wilson, Nate Bargatze, Denny Johnston, Stephen Bargatze, Randall Hedden, Kenton Knepper, Conrad Lawrence, Boomer Nichols, Greg Wilson, Mark McCure, Jack Mayberry, Larry Wilson, Ken Scott, Luna Shimada, Kevin Jordan, Fielding West, Brad Zinn, Mike Wilson, Greg Wilson, Ozzie Smith, Kevin Jordan, Lou Waters, Ted Hendricks, Gary Brightwell and of course our MC the wonderful Mr. Michael Finney! To the left is our newly acquired portrait of Christopher Reeve courtesy of artist Randall Hedden!
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August 2012
Member E-Newsletter Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association
A Partner of Christopher &
Dana Reeve Foundation
We’re on the
Web!
www.azspinal.org
5025 E Washington St #110 Phoenix, AZ 85034 Phone: 602-507-4209 Fax: 602-507-4214 Toll-free: 888-889-2185 [email protected]
“A monthly update on the happenings and upcoming events in the Association and Community Partners.”
Be our
Friend!
Facebook –
Spinal Cord
Injury
MySpace –
AZ Spinal
Cord Injury
Association
The 2012 Dry Heat Classic was a success!
The Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association, its staff and its members owe a huge debt of gratitude
to the Michael Finney Foundation for including our small nonprofit as a recipient of the 2012 Dry
Heat Classic!
What a wonderful event! Thursday night participants were treated to samplings of the top
restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale hosted by celebrity Chef Beau McMillian. Each table
offered a few scrumptious samplings from their respective menu and the audience was privileged
enough to try a little bit of everything! Artist Randell Hadden created a canvas of Christopher
Reeves before the audience’s eyes in seven minutes and was then kind enough to donate his
artwork to the AzSCIA! You can see it on display in the office!
Friday morning 30 teams teed off on the Whirlwind Golf Course, the Tilted Kilt girls were out, as
well as three masseuses and a hole in one Harley, which unfortunately no one claimed this
weekend. Friday afternoon offered a VIP Cocktail hour with celebrities like Fred “The Hammer”
Williams, Phil Nikero, Artis Gilmore, Brue Baum and Jim McMahon.
Friday and Saturday night offered two phenomenal variety shows that included musical acts,
magic and standup comedians. We had lots of members of the association present to represent
our cause and by all accounts everyone had a great time and can’t wait to return next year!
Above is a photo of our celebrity guests included Dillon Dixon,
John Mendoza, David Gee, Jim McMahon, Artis Gilmore, Phil
Niekro, Fred Williamson, Bob Kubota, Alex Valdez, Jim
O’Brien, Mark Wilson, Nani Wilson, Nate Bargatze, Denny
Johnston, Stephen Bargatze, Randall Hedden, Kenton
Compass Support Group WILL NOT BE HELD FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
Please contact Pauline Staples for more information at 480-628-3028 or [email protected]
Tucson Support Group When: Monday, August 27
th, 2012
In 2012, the group will meet once a month on the last Monday of every month. The meetings will alternate between social meetings (which will include activities like bowling, coffee house, live music, go to the movies, etc.) and educational meetings (mobility, exercises fitness, urology, bowel care, etc.). The idea is to put people with SCI and their families in touch with others families who have had or are having similar life experiences. For details please contact Peter Hughes @ 520-579-0862 or email him at [email protected]
Women’s Support Group, Maricopa County
When: Tuesday August 14th, 2012 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: Disability Empowerment Center, 5025 E. Washington St, Suite 110 Phoenix, AZ 85034 (map)
Homewatch CareGivers PO Box 54727 Phoenix, AZ 85078-4727.
Thank you for helping us to honor our community’s Heroes in the Home.
Remaining Auction Items for the 2012 Dry Heat
Classic… LAST CHANCE! If you are interested in purchasing any of the following items please contact the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association by midnight
on Sunday August 5th! All items come with a certificate of authenticity and are a great investment if you are willing to hang onto the
item!
Aerosmith signed Fender Guitar $1,400
Eagles signed Fender Guitar $1,400
Jimmy Buffet signed Rogue Acoustic guitar $1,100
Arnold Palmer 11x14 framed autographed photo $325
U2 Signed and framed album $550
Dale Earnhardt Sr. 11x14 signed and framed photo $375
If you would like images of the items, confirmation of their authenticity or any additional information feel free to call the AzSCIA
offices during regular business hours. 602-507-4209 or email [email protected]
Use the Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association for your accessible
transportation needs!
We will take you to doctor’s appointments, grocery shopping, social outings with
friends and family! Our drivers are available 24/7 and 365 days a year! Rent a van
for family road trips!
Our drivers are all emergency prepared professionals and they will take you
wherever you want to go!
For information or quotes call 602-703-2199 or email [email protected]
Unfortunately due to an overall rise in costs for the transportation program, rates for 2012/2013, beginning on August 1, 2012 thru July 31st, 2013 will be as follows:
$30.00 Driver Time
$1.25 Gas surcharge per mile
$23.00 Wait Time
August 14th SPECIAL Independent Living Event!
Have You seen the movie-Dolphin Tale?
The book and film are inspired by the true story of Winter, a bottlenose dolphin that was rescued in December 2005
off the Florida coast and taken in by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Winter lost her tail after becoming entangled
with a rope attached to a crab trap and was fitted with a prosthetic one.
We will watch the movie, followed by a Bar-B-Q cookout. Following lunch we will go over to the Disability Sports
& Fitness Center to “Swim with the Dolphins”!
August 14th 10:00am to 3:00pm
Disability Empowerment Center
5025 E. Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
To make a reservation, call Lyne (602) 296-0534
Transportation is provided by the Arizona Spinal Cord Association. To make a
reservation contact Guillermo Zeledon at (623) 882-4534- or e-mail Guillermo at