SWEETS - Key Training Center

ARE YOU A SKILLED VOLUNTEER?
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t's fun to learn new things and develop new skills. This is true of every one no matter your age or ability. The Key Training
Center helps developmentally disabled adults to do just that and is expanding the opportunities available for them. The
Key Center has developed new plans for our Adult Day Training program which include specialized classes for each group
from 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. There are several groups of students with each group focusing on a
different subject. The topics currently being planned are hobbies,
education, computer skills, physical fitness, arts and entertainment,
daily living and health. Additional topics for consideration include
Spanish, music, drama and nail and hair care.
Volunteers who have skills in these areas are being sought to assist Key
consumers as they learn. Interested people should enjoy teaching,
coaching, and sharing their talents. Individuals who would consider the
opportunity to be occasional speakers to explain or present their
hobbies, craftwork, or other topics that would fit in these categories and
stimulate ideas are also being sought.
If you are absolutely crazy about your hobby and would like to share it
with others, you're the one we're seeking. Volunteers select the days
and amount of time they wish to volunteer. Background screening for
these opportunities is required by Florida State law. Key Training
Center consumers and employees deeply appreciate volunteers and
Key Volunteer Marianela Panzani assists Joann Huntington
the contributions made to their lives. Each is welcomed with open arms. as she works on her computer skills.
To become a valued volunteer, call Iris Whittaker at the Key Center
Foundation at (352) 527-8228.
KEY / CREST FIELD DAY
It's time for Field Day once again! More than 400 Citrus County
developmentally disabled children and adults will compete in a variety
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of athletic events at 10:15 a.m., on Wednesday April 1 at Crystal River
High School. Admission is free. Please come and support our athletes as
spectators or volunteers. This event is sponsored each year by the
Kiwanis Club of Homosassa Springs, each year with the assistance of
many other volunteer
groups and area businesses.
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The 23 Annual Citrus
County Field Day provides
athletic experiences for
students at CREST School
and adults at the Key
Training Center.
“Citrus County Field Day is
a wonderful experience.
The joy shown on the faces
of the participants as they
cross the finish line, whether
Key Center & CREST School program participants gather
they are first or last, is the
together for the Parade of Athletes.
same priceless expression
of total excitement which is
true for the volunteers and spectators as well,” says Mike Stokley, a
Kiwanis volunteer.” Cherished medals are awarded and t-shirts are
given to each of the athletes by the Kiwanis Club. Overall the day
provides a fun, competitive experience that creates treasured memories.
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Honoring the truest meaning of Christmas
givingthe spirit of volunteering, the Key
Training Center treated its cherished
volunteers to a festive evening and sweet
treats created by resident managers and other
staff members. Volunteers gathered at the
Chet Cole Life Enrichment Center to
celebrate the holidays and their important
contributions to the Key. Roy Zachry
entertained the crowd with seasonal music
setting the tone for the evening. Each
volunteer received a special snowman and
sleigh ornament made by the program
participants at the Key Training Center.
Volunteers make life sweeter for the residents
and program participants at the Key Training
Center by providing friendship and the
opportunity to take part in activities most of us
take for granted. The highlight of the evening
came when volunteers shared a favorite
experience involving activities with program
participants. Everyone spoke of deep
friendships that have developed through the
course of volunteering. Each one shared the
belief that volunteers receive more than they
give.
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KEY THANK
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THANKOFYOU!
YOU!
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A special note of thanks goes to Bush Home Services of
Homosassa and all their employees. The Bush team created
and built the “Tree of Hope” that was placed at the Key
Center Foundation on Gulf to Lake Highway before
Christmas. Bush employees sold the right to place your
name on an ornament on the tree. This unique fundraiser
resulted in a donation of over $5,000 to the Key Training
Center.
Thanks also go to the Skyview Tennis Club that was the site
of a fantastic day of tennis and friendly rivalry while the
members competed in the 2008 Skyview Charity Tennis
Tournament. This event was the brainchild of Tom Slick who
invested his time and efforts over the past year to organize
the tournament. The Key Training Center is greatly indebted
to Mr. Slick, the people who worked with him and the
businesses that sponsored and supported the tournament.
The Key Center received almost $8,000.
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BASS TOURNAMENT
nthusiastic anglers are lining up to cast a line in the
Annual Citrus County Bass Challenge on Saturday,
April 4, 2009. They are vying for the opportunity to
catch the “big one” on the Withlacoochee River, Lake
Rousseau and the Rainbow River in Dunnellon, Florida,
where rumor has it trophy-sized 10-plus pound largemouth
bass are being caught. The tournament blasts off from the
Withlacoochee River Dunnellon public boat ramp. The title
sponsor for the tournament is Dex Imaging. Anglers will
enjoy a guaranteed payout of more than $13,000 in prizes
based on a 100-boat field. Big Bass is guaranteed at $1,000
by Bush Home Services with 2nd Big Bass at $500 by the
Hagar Group. Tournament anglers also receive great food
through a Courtesy Tent provided by Beef 'O' Brady's of
Crystal River. Entry forms are now available at the Key
Center Foundation at (352) 527-8228. Entry fee is $150 per
two-man team. Early registration is important because flight
times are based on order of registration.
The tournament promises some special features for both
anglers and spectators including a fishing seminar by Capt.
Rick Burns at 2 p.m., and a great selection of raffle items.
Don’t miss the suspense and excitement of the weigh-in. Be
there at 3 p.m. Come and watch the anglers bring in their
catches, see who will come out on top in this event, and
applaud the winners of the big cash and prizes. So, mark
your calendars for April 4, 2009.
Key Center Foundation was founded in 1993 as the fundraising,
community education, volunteer, and planned giving component
of the Key Training Center.
130 Heights Avenue, Inverness, FL 34452
352-527-8228 www.keytrainingcenter.org
MEMBER
We sincerely thank the following individuals
and businesses for joining as members at
Partner and KEY Supporter levels.
KEY SUPPORTER
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Belden, Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Martin C. Hambel,
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert W. Jerrell, Mr. Clifton Lees, Mr. & Mrs.
James R. Page, Jr., Ms. Anne Steen, Mr. & Mrs. Warren C. Young
PARTNER
Mr. William J. Ackerman, Mr. & Mrs. Osbond V. Baggett, Mr.
Terry Balderson, Ms. Mary L. Bale, Mr. & Mrs. Alexander J.
Bertolotti, Ms. Regina H. Black, Ms. Marlene Bollman, Mrs. Janis
Boyd, Mr. & Mrs. Dale A. Brandes, Mr. & Mrs. John J. Brenn, Mr.
& Mrs. Christopher S. Brown, Mrs. Christine Bruce, Mr.
Dominick M. Cabriele, Mr. & Mrs. A. Tab Carroll, Citrus Ridge
Realty, Mr. & Mrs. Stanley L. Clewett, Mr. & Mrs. John Coyne,
Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Cross, Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Cross, Crystal
River Moose Lodge # 2013, Ms. Barbara J. Dean, Mr. & Mrs.
Felix Devilla, Mrs. Mary Corn Dorsey, Mr. & Mrs. Duane
Dueker, Mr. Edward Eble, Mr. & Mrs. James E. Falkenburg,
Families & Friends of Retarded Adults In Citrus County, Mr. &
Mrs. William Fick, Mrs. Enid F. Flynn, Mr. & Mrs. William P.
Fortier, Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Garven, Mr. & Mrs. Frederick A.
Gaumann, Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Geer, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Earl
Green, Mr. & Mrs. Donald Gwizdala, Mr. & Mrs. Charles F.
Hayward, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph H. Hess, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Arthur
Heydecker, Mr. & Mrs. Bruce L. Howard, Ms. Betty Jean
Jackson, James Chupko Piling Protection, Mr. John Johannesen,
Jr., Mr. Lawrence A. Johansen, Mr. & Mrs. Greene A. Jones,
Jordan Engineering, Inc., Junior Pirate Basketball League, Mr. &
Mrs. Joe King, Mr. & Mrs. Michael La Perch, Mr. & Mrs. Rene
Laliberty, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Lane, Mr. & Mrs. Lars H.
Langlo, Mr. & Mrs. William Lanigan, Mr. & Mrs. Frank E.
Leibrock, Mr. & Mrs. George R. Lellis, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Lesight,
Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Claud Lynn, Mr. & Mr. J. Mack, Jr., Mackler
Graphics, Inc., Dr. & Mrs. Charles D. Magill, Manatee Lanes &
Hot Shotz Sports Bar, Mr. & Mrs. Chris Matser, Mr. & Mrs.
James J. McCabe, Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. McKee, Mr. & Mrs. John R.
Monti, Mrs. Clorinda Muligano, Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Muntz,
Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Oehmig, Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Peter, Mr.
& Mrs. Victor Podolak, Mr. Jack R. Rademaker, Mr. Edwin L
Rand, Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Rennick, Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Roby,
Mr. Joseph M. Ryan, Ms. Mary Serre, Mr. & Mrs. James T.
Shidner, Mr. Lowell Smith, Stuart C. Sovatsky, PhD, SpanishAmerican Club of Citrus County, Mr. & Mrs. Steve J. Spengler,
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Spicuzza, Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Strouse, Mr. &
Mrs. Frank Swasey, Mr. & Mrs. Vincent P. Thomas, Sr., Mr. &
Mrs. Terrel Vaught, Ms. Janet Margaret VonTanhausen, Dennis J.
Walker, M.D., Mr. & Mrs. Randy Welker, Mr. & Mrs. Robert
Bruce Whitney, Ms. Lorraine Wilcox, Mrs. Betty F. Williams, Mr.
Charles R. Williams, Mr. Louis J. Williams, Drs. William M. &
Sandra J. Witt, Wrenn Insurance Services
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VOL. 1
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KEY News
Key Training Center
“Kindness, Love, Dignity, and Respect”
Citrus County Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc.
130 Heights Avenue, Inverness, Florida 34452
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Inside This Issue
James Rogers Benefit Concert
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Clean Air Ride
page 1
Volunteer Needs
page 2
2009 Field Day
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Citrus County Bass Challenge
page 3
Chili’s Benefit Day
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Upcoming events
Clean Air Ride
Saturday, March 21, 7 a.m.
Withlacoochee Bike Trail, Inverness
James Rogers Benefit Concert
Saturday, March 28, 7 p.m.
Chet Cole Life Enrichment Center
Lecanto Campus
Citrus County Bass Challene
Saturday, April 4,
Boat Launch 7 a.m.
Weigh-In 3 p.m.
Dunnellon City Boat Ramp
Volunteer Fair
Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Crystal River Mall
Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
Dollywood Singer James Rogers Takes Center Stage
T
he Key Training Center is proud to announce that James Rogers, a featured performer
at Dollywood, will be on stage at the Chet Cole Life Enrichment on the Key Center's
Lecanto Campus on March 28th at 7:00 p.m. for a benefit concert. Rogers is well
known in the world of country music. Dolly
Parton says, “He's the best one man show in
America.” James Rogers describes himself
as an entertainer/singer/songwriter. He is
an entertainer of many talents performing
country western, patriotic, and gospel
songs. His show is sprinkled with his own
unique sense of good clean humor. Rogers
has performed with and opened shows for
such country mega-stars as Alabama,
Ronnie Milsap, Ricky Skaggs, Lee
Greenwood, Dolly Parton, Roy Clark, Glen
Campbell, Louise Mandrell, and many,
many more.
$50
TICKET
Beef 'O' Brady's of Crystal River will be on
hand to meet your needs for refreshment.
Cuban sandwiches, hamburgers, and hot dogs will be
available for purchase, as well as Coke products, beer and wine. Don't miss this fantastic
opportunity to be part of an evening of great music while providing support to the Key
Training Center. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Key Center Foundation. Doors
open at 6:00 p.m. Seating is limited, so get your tickets today. To purchase your tickets or
get more information, stop by the Key Center Foundation at 5399 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy.,
Lecanto or call 352-527-8228.
Clean Air Ride
The CLEAN AIR RIDE on the Withlacoochee Trail will take place Saturday, March 21st with
kickoff from 7 to 9 a.m. The ride begins at the Inverness Trail Head, with additional SAG
stops at Ridge Manor, Istachatta, and Citrus Springs. The paved Withlacoochee Trail winds
through Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus Counties. The Trail Head is 2/10 mile north of the Old
Historic Courthouse, downtown Inverness.
Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m.
Chet Cole Life Enrichment Center
Lecanto Campus Listed in National Geographic's Traveler Magazine as one of the top 20 trails in the United
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States, the Withlacoochee Trail is the longest such trail in Florida. The World Wildlife Fund
says it is "one of the coolest places you've never seen." Participants can choose from four
Run for the Money
distances on this springtime nature ride: 14 miles, 28 miles, 48 miles, and 100 miles for the
27th Dinner Auction
more
serious rider. Riders who complete the 100-mile route will receive a commemorative
Friday, July 17, 5:30 p.m.
Century Finisher Medallion to wear proudly.
33rd Run for the Money
Monday, July 20-25 The registration fee, $25 for an Adult or $12 for a child 12 and under, includes t-shirt (in
adult sizes only), continental breakfast, light lunch at Inverness Trail Head from 11am-2pm,
22nd Celebration & Telethon map, sports drink and food at SAG stops. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, July 25, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Event t-shirts are guaranteed to riders registering by March 10th. Walk-up registration is
accepted and includes t-shirt, if available. To register for the Clean Air Ride, go to
http://www.cleanairride.com or call (352) 637-2475. Proceeds benefit the Key Training
Center.
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