Our members had a blast bringing their ideas to life at our Aug. 17 Pottery Painting Party! They were given the choice from dozens of pieces of greenware as to what they would like their canvas to be. As you can see from the photos above, their creativity was endless, and we are “a-glazed” by their works of art! A special thank-you to Mary Migliaccio for once again hosting such a fun event. We are also grateful to Tia Knapp, the…
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to Batallion Chief Corey Adamski of the Naples Fire-Rescue Department, Cpl. James Klewecki of the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and Wade B. Haubert Jr. of Collier County Emergency Management for speaking at our most recent Family Forum, regarding hurricane preparedness and personal safety. Thank you also to Naples Therapeutic Riding Center for once again being great hosts. We learned invaluable information on how best to prepare for a storm, sheltering options, emergency alert services and more. For those of you who weren’t able…
Thanks to more than 800 generous supporters who came to First Watch’s Friends & Family opening weekend on July 13-14, the STARability Foundation received over $7,000 in donations. The Park Shore restaurant offered complimentary breakfast, brunch and lunch entrees, and a beverage while suggesting donations to STARability. “We’re happy to support the great work that STARability is doing,” said Regional Manager Joe Chirichella, adding that First Watch recently started dedicating the proceeds of their “soft opening” weekends to nonprofits….
Location: Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (Community Room) 206 Ridge Drive, Naples FL 34108 Date: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 Time: 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Join us to learn how individuals with developmental disabilities and their families/caregivers can best prepare and stay safe during a hurricane. Topics: • Making sure those with disabilities and their caregivers know how to be prepared in advance of a hurricane warning by having the right supplies and evacuation plan in place. • Learn about signing…
On July 20th, our members enjoyed a performance of the beloved classic, Beauty and the Beast at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre in Fort Myers. A heartfelt THANK YOU to Fred & Pam Stoner for sponsoring all of our members to be able to enjoy this tale as old as time as they sang along to the iconic music. There was also a wonderful cabaret presented by the cast after the show. Thank you to the Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre…
The STARability Foundation strives to shine light on ability not disability. We are a 501(c)3 charitable organization, registration #CH172. A copy of STARability Foundation’s official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. For more information, contact the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs at 1-800-435-7352 or visit freshfromflorida.com.
