We will NOT have a regular meeting in July.

Our meeting will be July 13 at Telephone Pioneer Park Swimming Pool(1946 W Morningside, Phoenix).  We will meet from 1 to 4 PM.  We are very excited because we have the Midwestern occupational therapy students coming to assist us.  What a great way to cool off in this heat.

 We’ll swim and float in the water and have root beer floats for treats.  Invite your friends and those who have not been out to VOICE for a few months (the more the merrier). You don’t want to miss this ‘cool’ meeting.

 VOICE attendance in June was 11.

 We had a good time at the Diamondbacks game in June.  Unfortunately the D-Backs didn’t win.  Most of those who attended rode the light rail which made it very easy – no traffic or parking hassles.

 Happy Birthday in July to:

• Dal Rabar                 July 8
• Teri Canady             July 8
• Kianie Putnam        July 17
• Kristie McCrery       July 24
• Sherry Bertram       July 27

 Spotlight – Dal Rabar

Dal was born in Massillon, Ohio. He is married to Teri Canady.  He also has 2 brothers and 8 nieces – that’s a lot of girls!

Dal fixes computers; software issues, internet not working, etc.  He has come to the rescue of some of you I understand.

He and Teri like to go to movies, restaurants and the mall.  Dal also enjoys visiting with friends, playing video games and just hanging out.  He enjoys being a part of VOICE and coming to our monthly meetings/events.

Dal’s favorite time of year is Christmas because he likes to give of himself and help people whenever he can.  Dal is a very giving person.

He has decided that he is grown up and comfortable with what he has achieved; being married and independent.  He handles his responsibilities, including his money, very well and is proud of that fact.

News

Mark your calendars – lots of fun ahead!

• At our August meeting we are having someone from the City of Glendale Parks and Recreation.  Should be informative.
• In September Robert Lynch will be returning with new information to share.
• Our October meeting will be our ‘bingo’ party and of course we’ll celebrate Halloween.

Upcoming Events of Interest:

• July 15  – Men’s Disability Group (602-980-3232)
• July 16 – COMPASS Support Group (602-241-1006)
• July  24 – 20^th Anniversary of ADA Gala (602-503-6593)

Save the Date:

• August 12-15 – Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Retreat at Whispering Hope Ranch
• August 26-29 – Camp Can Do (Brain Injury Association)

A Thought for the Month

What a great country we live in.  Happy Birthday America!!

Remember:  Live Well, Love Much, Laugh Often…………               Take care, Janene