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Equal Fun for Everyone – 9th Annual SRA Art Show
Artwork comes in all colors and textures, all shapes and sizes – just like the people who create it. Art allows us to express our true selves and adds beauty and joy to life. What a drab world it would be without art. At Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA), we know that for some, participation in the arts is an important part of self-fullfilment.
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Equal Fun for Everyone – WDSRA spring break trips
This time of year, as spring fever sets in, phrases like “tropical paradise” and “all-inclusive,” can really warm the heart and spark the imagination....
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Equal Fun for Everyone – A brief history of SRAs
Photos are from the archives of the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association.
People often question our long, complicated name: Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA)....
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Equal Fun for Everyone – WDSRA invites ‘Heroes’ to the Black & Red Bash
When I was a girl, I would help my mother prepare for many of our family parties. As we set out our mismatched finery,...
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Equal Fun for Everyone – Drop in center holiday party
Indeed, the holidays can be a stressful time for many. Remember that scene from It’s a Wonderful Life when neighbors gathered en masse in...
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Equal Fun For Everyone – WDSRA: Holiday Party Central
Did you know that “Jingle Bells” was actually written for a Thanksgiving celebration?
Google it. See for yourself.
But does this distinction really matter much? Doesn’t...
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Equal Fun for Everyone – Santa’s Helpers at Santa House
As youngsters, we asked: How can Santa possibly do it all by himself? Then we were told about the elves, and to this day,...
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Equal fun for Everyone – Back to school and back to WDSRA
Ah, September! School is in session and parents are grateful for the intangible gifts of structure and respite. Kids benefit from a safe and...
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Equal fun for Everyone – Cultural Arts Programs at WDSRA
Name your passion. What is it that makes you want to get up in the morning? Interestingly, research shows that persons who can identify...
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Equal Fun for Everyone – WDSRA Social Clubs
Everyone needs a few close friends to laugh with, cry with, and simply talk to. Friends are an essential ingredient to one’s overall sense...
