Once in while I meet someone who has no idea what Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) is or does.
That is when I go into my cheerleader mod...
There is a major event coming to Naperville this summer and you can be a part of it.
It is the USA Boccia Nationals Tournament taking place June 28-Jul...
You know what I like most about spring? Being able to head outside again without donning layer after layer of outdoor gear. If you have kids, the best part is w...
Summer camp is like a blank canvas just waiting to be filled with memories yet to be made.
Imagine the arts and crafts that will don the refrigerator. Pictur...
Working for a nonprofit you get to see the best of people. You see it in their spirit and in their generosity. It fills my heart and soul as much as it does for...
There is one evening a year where I find myself in absolute awe of everyone I meet. I am not a person who gets easily star-struck. I don’t get sweaty palms or l...
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Did you know that by the third week of January only eight percent of people actually keep their New Year’s resol...
One of the things I love about my job is the ability to pass along news about special needs friendly events with families. I regularly get contacted by organiza...
I love this time of year so much I am almost giddy! Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s about family, friends and reflecting on what’s important in lif...
Did you know the average American spends nearly half a day staring at a screen? Between computers, tablets, smartphones, and a multitude of other options availa...
Whether you are a self-proclaimed foodie or just looking for a great bite to eat, this is one event you’ll not want to miss. It’s the WDSRA Food Truck Festival ...
Over the summer WDSRA hired approximately 100 seasonal staff to be camp counselors, one-on-one staff, coaches, music & art assistants, and more. They have g...
July is National Parks and Recreation Month making it the perfect time to grab the family and head to your nearest park! Not sure which one to visit? Let me sug...
Synergy Adaptive Athletics is hosting the USA Boccia Nationals Tournament July 5-9 in Naperville. In the world of adaptive sports…this is huge!
Over 200 athl...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. An estimated 1 in 5 people will experience a mental health issue in their lifetime. For some, their ability to work and so...
Going to summer camp is something every child should have the opportunity to experience. Arts, crafts, games, swimming, making friends…it all makes for a great ...
There is nothing more inspiring or humbling as witnessing a room of over 400 people demonstrate their support for your friends and neighbors. That is exactly th...
At the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) we like to celebrate. But there is one evening a year that we pull out all the stops for a spectacu...
Did you know that the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) hires several hundred people to fill roughly 700-900 part time staff positions over ...
It’s official. Winter is here. The snow and cold have arrived. The timing is perfect because it adds to the look and feel of a classic holiday movie. Truth be t...
Sherry Manschot is the Marketing/Public Relations Manager at Western DuPage Special Recreation Association. She can be contacted at sherrym@wdsra.com. Learn about WDSRA at www.wdsra.com.
