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Reaching Out Newsletter

September 2015Volume 2, Issue 9

Virginia Support Group, LLCDay Support & Residential

ProgramWow can you believe September is here!!!  Where has the

summer gone?!?  But, with the end of Summer comes the beginning of Fall then Winter and all of those fun, wintery activities and events…oohhh goodie, goodie!  

Even though summer is winding down, that does not mean that the activities are…and September’s calendar is still chalked full of great activities for the whole family!  There is something for EVERYONE to enjoy!!  So go out and enjoy these last days of summer and gear up to FALL into a lot of fun.

Congratulations to Dawn Hiers as Individual of Month. She really deserves it. And we have a new addition to the VSG family, Bally, the teacup Yorkie.

Thank you all for the cards and flowers you gave during my period of grief after the loss of my mother Valerie Ferebee. Your encouraging words and compassion has helped me through this difficult time.

Enjoy September’s Events Calendar

Take care and until next month,

Sherry Ferebee, Program Director

From the director…

Labor Day (Sept. 7th)

IN THIS ISSUE:

Labor Day 1

Patriots Day 2

Grandparents Day 2

Individual of the Month 3

Community Events 3

Comic Strip 5

Word Search 6

Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September, pays

tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers

to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. Labor Day

was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and

officially recognized as a federal holiday in 1894. Though in modern

times, for many Americans, Labor Day also symbolizes the end of

summer and is celebrated with parties, parades, and athletic

events.

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Patriot Day (Sept. 11 th ) Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were

injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Many Americans refer Patriot Day as 9/11 or September 11.

On the direction of the President, the flag of the United States of America should be flown at half-staff, on the homes of Americans, the White House and all United States

government buildings throughout the world, as a mark of respect to the men and women who lost their lives in the tragic terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

National Grandparents’ Day (Sept. 13 th ) National Grandparents’ Day is an annual observance in the United States that honors grandparents and other seniors, and seeks to strengthen relationships between the

generations.

“Grandparents are our continuing tie to the near-past, to the events and beliefs and experiences that so strongly affect our lives and the world around us. Whether they are our own or surrogate grandparents who fill some of the gaps in our mobile society, our senior

generation also provides our society a link to our national heritage and traditions.

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Rebecca “Dawn” Hiers

9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25 VB Farmer’s Market Hoe Down 7pm-10pmVirginia Beach Farmers Market Free3640 Dam Neck RdVirginia Beach, VA 23453

9/1-9/28 Plaza Nightly Entertainment 6pm-9pmVirginia Beach Town Center FreeVirginia Beach, VA 23462Friday, Saturday, & Sunday evenings

Individual of the Month

September Community Events

AMC Sensory Friendly Films Presents-Hotel Transylvania

AMC Lynnhaven 181001 Lynnhaven Mall LoopVirginia Beach, VA 23452Saturday, August 22nd

10:00am(Tickets are $6.37 each)

Get up, Dance, Walk, Shout or Sing!For more information contact: 757-486-5665

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AMC Sensory Friendly Films Presents-Hotel Transylvania

AMC Lynnhaven 181001 Lynnhaven Mall LoopVirginia Beach, VA 23452Saturday, August 22nd

10:00am(Tickets are $6.37 each)

Get up, Dance, Walk, Shout or Sing!For more information contact: 757-486-5665

Summer Movie Night SeriesMt. Trashmore Park

310 Edwin DrVirginia Beach, Virgina 23462

Friday, September 4thActivities starts at 7:00 pm

Movie begins at Sunset(Free & Open to the Public)

Family fun, outdoor activities and a movie…add them together and you get Movie Night at Mt. Trashmore! Grab your blankets and beach chairs and get

comfortable with the kiddies as you watch Toy Story under the starts. Concessions will be available for purchase.

For more information regarding this event, please contact Debbie Viceks at 385-2992

American Music Festival

Virginia Beach OceanfrontVirginia Beach, VA 23451

Friday, September 4th-Sunday, September 6th

(Most shows Free & Open to the Public)Beach, fun in the sun and music, put it all together and what do you get…the American Music Festival!! What better way to end the summer than by going

out with a bang. This 3-day music extravaganza will be going on at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront from the 5th Street stage to the 31st Street Stage.

For a complete list of all the music acts, please visit Beach Street USA at:

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Comic Strip

American Music Festival

Virginia Beach OceanfrontVirginia Beach, VA 23451

Friday, September 4th-Sunday, September 6th

(Most shows Free & Open to the Public)Beach, fun in the sun and music, put it all together and what do you get…the American Music Festival!! What better way to end the summer than by going

out with a bang. This 3-day music extravaganza will be going on at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront from the 5th Street stage to the 31st Street Stage.

For a complete list of all the music acts, please visit Beach Street USA at:

Riverfest 2015

Nauticus & Battle WisconsinOne Waterside Dr.Norfolk, VA 23510

Saturday, September 12th

10:00am to 5:00pm(Free & Open to the Public)

Riverfest 2015 have food, kid, pet and adult-friendly activities; boat tours; an art show; a special performance from local

musician Skye Zentz and so much more!

friendABLE Social Club Dance

Larkspur Middle School4696 Princess Anne Rd.

Virginia Beach, VA 23462Tuesday, September 18th

6:00pm – 8:00pm

$2.00 per person

NAS Oceana Air Show

NAS Oceana1750 Tomcat Blvd.

Virginia Beach, VA 23460Saturday, September 19th & Sunday,

September 20th

10:00 am(Free and Open to the Public)

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