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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Andrea Giudice [mailto:dawgmawm@gmail.com] <br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 13, 2015 11:50 AM<br><b>To:</b> Andrea Giudice<br><b>Subject:</b> Come Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the ADA at the 8th Annual Abilities Walk & Roll on July 22, 2015 at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>This event sounds very cool. Please post to any lists and/or on any bulletin boards and share liberally in any other way you feel will get the word out! The ADA has had a major impact and has made lots better.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Andrea<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Sandy Keefe [<a href="mailto:skeefe@NewBritainCT.gov">mailto:skeefe@NewBritainCT.gov</a>] <br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, March 13, 2015 2:21 PM<br><b>To:</b> Sandy Keefe<br><b>Subject:</b> Come Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the ADA at the 8th Annual Abilities Walk & Roll on July 22, 2015 at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-indent:27.0pt'>Dear Friends:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'>On behalf of Mayor Erin E. Stewart, the Commission on Persons with Disabilities, and the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, you are cordially invited to help us celebrate the “<b>8<sup>TH</sup> ANNUAL ABILITY/DISABILITY AWARENESS CELEBRATION</b>” that will take place at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain on <b>Wednesday, July 22, 2015</b>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'>This is a special year for us as we are celebrating the 25<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the signing of the ADA, the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our celebration is two-fold. We begin with our <b>8<sup>th</sup> ANNUAL ABILITIES WALK & ROLL</b>. This is a very special event for our Commission. This event was created for people of all ability levels. We hope to create and foster awareness of people with special needs. The <b>ABILITIES WALK & ROLL</b> is a one-mile walk/roll around beautiful Walnut Hill Park. We encourage participants, their families, friends, and caregivers to participate with us. We give everyone who attends a free tee-shirt. We also have free raffle prizes and refreshments. The <b>ABILITIES WALK & ROLL </b>steps off at 5:30 p.m. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'>This year, as an additional fundraiser, we are encouraging able‑bodied individuals to gather sponsorships for their participation in the walk. If you or someone you know would like to do so, please have them complete and return the attached <b>Pledge Form</b> listing people who are sponsoring them along with the donation pledges they have collected to us by July 21<sup>st</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'>Immediately following the walk, there will be a variety of entertainment including clowns, caricatures, a stilt walker, inflatables, and a live concert. This entertainment is being sponsored by the New Britain Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'>We need your help since there is no government funding for our event. We are dependent on generous folks like you. Would you or your business/organization consider making a donation to the Commission on Persons with Disabilities? All monies raise are used for this event. All sponsors will be listed on the back of the tee-shirt. We would also welcome “gift certificates” from your store/restaurant to use as raffle prizes. We also sponsor an informational fair with booths displaying products and services for persons with disabilities. If you or your organization would like to help us celebrate by walking/rolling with us on July 22<sup>nd</sup>, please join us. We will be on the west side of the Darius Miller Music Shell at Walnut Hill Park. If you would consider becoming a sponsor, please complete and return the enclosed Sponsor <b>Registration Form.</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'>Thank you for your consideration and your anticipated sponsorship of this important event. Thank you for recognizing those with special needs, as well as those who support and care for them. The Commission on Persons with Disabilities is committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities to participate in all activities. We are very excited about this year’s event. Please, won’t you consider helping us? Let’s make the <b>8<sup>th</sup> ANNUAL ABILITIES WALK & ROLL</b> a very memorable event.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'>Should you have any questions, please call me at (860) 826-3368 or email me at <a href="mailto:mkeyes@newbritainct.gov">mkeyes@newbritainct.gov</a> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'>Thank you for your support!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'>Very truly yours,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'> <span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Lucida Handwriting"'>Maureen G. Keyes</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'> Maureen G. Keyes<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'>Disability Services Specialist<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0070C0'>Sandy Keefe</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#0070C0'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>New Britain Parks and Recreation Department</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>27 West Main Street, City Hall Room 302</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>New Britain, CT 06051</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Phone (860)826-3362 or (860)826-3360</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Fax (860)612-4200</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Email </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><a href="mailto:skeefe@newbritainct.gov"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>skeefe@newbritainct.gov</span></a><span style='color:blue'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:red'>Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:15am-3:45pm</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Dept. Website: <a href="http://www.nbparksnrec.org/">www.nbparksnrec.org</a> </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>City Website: </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><a href="http://www.newbritainct.gov/"><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>www.newbritainct.gov/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:blue'>New Britain Parks and Recreation--</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:blue'> The Benefits Are Endless. . .</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.facebook.com/nbparksnrec"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:navy;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=216 height=66 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image003.jpg@01D05D98.F7A767E0" alt=facebook></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#00B050'>Don’t miss Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Whinstone Tavern at Stanley Golf Course! (Cost is $10 per person.)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#C0504D'>Please help us raise funds for Guide Dogs by voting for Izaac as the Top Guide Dog in the American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. You can vote once/day between March 9<sup>th</sup>‑May 15<sup>th</sup> at <a href="http://www.herodogawards.org/">www.HeroDogAwards.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:#C0504D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><hr size=1 width="100%" noshade style='color:gray' align=center></span></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>No virus found in this message.<br>Checked by AVG - <a href="http://www.avg.com">www.avg.com</a><br>Version: 2015.0.5751 / Virus Database: 4306/9296 - Release Date: 03/13/15<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>