SSSRA enjoyed a weekend getaway in Santa Claus, Indiana! We visited Holiday World Theme Park, where we rode The Raven and The Legend roller coasters, Rough Rider bumper cars, Star Spangled Carousel, and more. The rain on Friday afternoon didn’t stop our fun! We were able to return the next day to enjoy the rides...
Allen Hudson (December 23, 1973 – March 24, 2021) Allen Hudson of Hazel Crest was a positive spirit who shared his enthusiasm of all things with those around him. Allen participated in SSSRA activities for many years and enjoyed special events such as Monster Mash, Bingo & Pizza, Oktoberfest, and the annual Holiday Dance. His family...
Jack Knies received the Illinois Therapeutic Recreation Section - Excellence in Service Award at the 2022 Illinois Park and Recreation Conference in January. This award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the field of therapeutic recreation. Jack, who has been a part-time staff of SSSRA for 3 years and has...
SSSRA Stingrays Powerlifting athletes participated in the 2022 Region C Powerlifting Competition. The event took place on March 25 and 26 at Marmion Academy in Aurora. Congratulations to the athletes! Thank you to our part-time staff: Shevon Reed and Aliyah Qualls. Thank you to our volunteers: Reid Specht, Brian Hedinger, and Brian Lubke. Jillian Angel- Gold...
Congratulations to the SSSRA Stingrays 1 basketball team! They traveled to Illinois State University to compete in the Special Olympics Illinois State Basketball Tournament the weekend of March 11-12, 2022. The team had a very successful tournament, where they won both their games and came away with the gold medal and the first place trophy....
The annual SSSRA Stingrays & Torch Run Police Officer Basketball Game was held on Tuesday, March 8. Police officers and representatives from Worth, Matteson, Richton Park, Park Forest, and Tinley Park joined our athletes on the court. Thank you to all of the police officers and representatives. Thank you to the Matteson Recreational Division and the...
The SSSRA Office got a makeover last week! Our parking lot has been replaced, and new lines/stripes have been added for the parking stalls. Our staff cleared weeds, trimmed bushes, and raked to make our landscaping look beautiful! ...
Christine Martinez has accepted the position of Recreation Specialist at SSSRA! Christine graduated from The University of St. Francis with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Recreation & Sports Management, with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation. Christine recently completed a 14-week internship with SSSRA, and we are so glad to have her on our team!Welcome, Christine! ...
Laura Pubins has accepted the position of Operations Manager at SSSRA! Laura has worked for SSSRA since 2004, initially as a part-time Program Supervisor. In 2013, she switched roles and became one of our full-time Secretary/Registrars. She missed seeing participants at programs, so she began working as a Recreation Specialist in 2019. Laura has a Bachelor of...
Hello SSSRA Friends!Summer is almost here! We have been making plans to bring oodles of fun in 2021.We’re looking forward to sunny days, warm breezes, smiling faces, and laughter all around. SSSRA has a great line-up of in-person programs and special events that focus on wellness and safety, but if you’re more comfortable with a...