Lights, Camera, Action! Join SSSRA and your friends from other SRAs for an outdoor movie experience. We will be watching a movie* under the summer sky. Popcorn, snacks, and bottled water will be provided for everyone. Bring your blanket and/or a chair to sit on. Don’t forget to apply insect repellent before arriving. This is...
Calling all pasta lovers! Have you ever wanted to make your own pasta? This is your opportunity to learn how to make professionally made pasta! We also will see a demonstration on how to make marinara sauce. When our pasta is done, we will get to enjoy a small tasting. You will bring home the...
This summer, the Will County Fairgrounds will host a Hot Air Balloon festival! We will see various hot air balloons inflate and float across the sky. There will also be art vendors and food truck vendors. Bring a blanket or chair and we can sit and enjoy watching the balloons inflate and float up and...
Are you ready for some fun outdoors? Join SSSRA as we go on a blueberry picking adventure. After we finish blueberry picking, we will continue walking around the farm. Lunch will be provided, but please bring extra money for your blueberries and souvenirs. The cost for blueberries will be based on a bucket (2 qt.). There...
Let’s cheer on the Windy City ThunderBolts as they take on the Schaumburg Boomers! It is a special night - there will be fireworks after the game and it’s Elvis Night. Tickets are available for participants and family members or staff members. A food voucher is available for an additional $5. The voucher covers a hot...
SSSRA & LWSRA are teaming up to offer a combined Family Picnic to say thank you for your continued support of our agencies. We are excited to offer you an opportunity to meet your neighboring SRA friends, enjoy a bite to eat, and have the beautiful sunshine on our faces. Lunch will be provided by...
See your friends perform at Freedom Hall! The Drama Club has been hard at work all season and is ready to put on a show that you will not forget. This event is free, so bring your friends and family members. Participants must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or group home staff. This is...
Sammy Stingray is missing his SSSRA Stingrays Sports athletes and their families! He might make an appearance to help us wrap up our Spring season and kick off the Summer season! Are you a current Stingray or have you been wanting to become one? We are looking forward to spending some time with new and...
[caption id="attachment_19197" align="alignnone" width="767"] Photo and graphic provided by Governors State University[/caption] Aretha Franklin was a musician, vocalist, and composer with a legendary career spanning several generations and a multitude of genres. We will be heading to Governors State University to watch a performance of some of Aretha’s best hits. Please eat before coming to the...
Registration for this event is closed. Come cheer on the Chicago Wolves! Put on the Wolves’ colors, red and gold, and get ready for an exciting game against the Iowa Wild. Please bring money for snacks and souvenirs. Please eat before you come. Safety Guidelines Related to Face Coverings and Social Distancing Information Regarding Vaccination Requirements for This...