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Celebrating WisconSibs!

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Because you have shared in the successes of WisconSibs, we invite you and your guest(s) to join us for

Celebrating WisconSibs!
An evening to Salute our past. Secure our future.

Saturday, November 12, 2022
Bubolz Nature Preserve
4815 N Lynndale Dr, Appleton, WI 54913

5:00 – 6:00 pm
Social Hour | Cash Bar | Music

6:00 pm
Dinner – Family Style

7:00 pm
Program  – Emcee Bill Jartz
Saluting our Past. Securing our future.
(and recognizing Harriet’s retirement)

Live Auction |Raffle prize drawings |Dessert Reception

9:30 pm
Last Call

Tickets: $75 each Table of 10: $700

Limit of 200 seats available.
Dress: Snappy casual or wear your FVSSN or WisconSibs t-shirt.
Don’t have one? 25th Anniversary shirts will be available for purchase.

More information and Make Reservations



WisconSibs in Children’s Parade

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We invite all WisconSibs children and their siblings with disabilities to walk
in the Appleton Children’s Parade on Wednesday, July 27.
The parade begins at the Building for Kids/Houdini Plaza. Be there by 5:50 pm.

College Avenue is closed  off so parade has the whole street.
Parade ends at City Park for a Randy Petersen concert, Food Truck Rally, and fun!!

IMPORTANT: If you want your children to participate, please let Mathilde know. Plan to be at the Building for Kids by 5:50 pm to be ready to go.

Families can walk together. Wear a costume if you want, ride a human powered vehicle, or carry one of our signs. Whatever makes it fun for you.


September Sibshop 2023

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WisconSibs Sibshop for children ages 6-12
who have siblings with disabilities

Saturday, September 16, 2023
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Innovative Growth ArmsInnovative Growth Sensory Gym

Innovative Growth Building

Innovative Growth, LLC provides one-on-one therapy for individual with special needs in their sensory gym. This Sibshop will give Sibs of children with disabilities an opportunity to explore and have fun in the gym with other Sibs.

CLICK TO REGISTER NOW

 

 

 


WisconSibs Day at N.E.W. Zoo

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Saturday, September 10, 2022
Arrive between 9:00-10:30 am for FREE* ADMISSION
NEW Zoo – Green Bay

The NEW Zoo offers so much fun and hundreds of animals to watch and enjoy. Bring the whole family for a Wisconsin September day with the penguins, lions, emus, and all the other attractions.

WisconSib families who register and come to the Zoo between 9 am – 10:30 am get in FREE.

Bring the whole family and a picnic lunch to stay the whole day. (Regular admission prices after 10:30 am)

Best of all…a special Sibshop program for Sibs ages 6-12 takes place between 10:30-11:30 am while children with disabilities and their parents participate in a scavenger hunt through the Zoo. Sibs will be greeted by our Sibshop and Teen Leaders at the Education Center for this special presentation.

Free event. Registration required.
Click HERE TO REGISTER

 

 


Madison Sibshop

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Family Voices of WI and WisconSibs are collaborating to offer this Sibshop in Madison for children ages 8-12 who have siblings with disabilities.

Like all Sibshops, this event will treat you to a combination of lively activities and time to relax with other kids who share the challenges and joys of having a sibling with disabilities.

The event is FREE, but registration is required. We look forward to meeting you!

REGISTER NOW!

 


Sib Camp Orientation for Campers and their Parents

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This Zoom meeting is for Sib Campers and their parents.

You will meet your Sib Camp guides, hear about the activities planned for camp, learn what to bring to camp, and ask your questions.

Campers can get acquainted and parents can discuss ride sharing if they are interested.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81471425680?pwd=OWNQMkwyaEFjZkJsK1ZVQ3lPQ1ZMQT09

Meeting ID: 814 7142 5680           Passcode: WisconSibs

 


Sib Camp Orientation for Campers and their Parents

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This Zoom meeting is for Sib Campers and their parents.

You will meet your Sib Camp guides, hear about the activities planned for camp, learn what to bring to camp, and ask your questions.

Campers can get acquainted and parents can discuss ride sharing if they are interested.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81471425680?pwd=OWNQMkwyaEFjZkJsK1ZVQ3lPQ1ZMQT09

Meeting ID: 814 7142 5680           Passcode: WisconSibs

 


ADI Ladies’ Day Style Show featuring WisconSibs

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Ladies' Day 4-9-2022Support WisconSibs at Ladies’ Day!

Start your Ladies Day Downtown with a Fashion Show, goody bag, raffles, prizes, delicious breakfast, and more on Saturday, April 9th at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel (Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley) at 333 W. College Avenue.

8:30 a.m. – Doors Open at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel: Enjoy coffee & cash bar, music, and other activities!

9:30 a.m. – Breakfast: Enjoy a tasty, sit-down breakfast meal with your closest pals and new friends, too!

10:00 a.m. – Downtown Fashion Show: See the latest spring and summer style & win prizes with emcee Charli from Y100!

11:15 a.m. – Enjoy all that Downtown Appleton has to offer while using your coupon sheet located in Swag Bags to shop and eat in Downtown Appleton! 

After the Fashion Show, enjoy exploring the 70+ shops and 70+ pubs, clubs & restaurants many of whom will have special offers in your goody bag!  And some will be offering special activities as well!

This year, our charitable partner at Ladies’ Day is WisconSibs, an organization that connects siblings of special needs children with one another, to provide a support group for them.

For over 21 years, WisconSibs has offered SibDays as a day-camp style program for children ages 6-12 who have siblings with disabilities, long-term illness, or mental health conditions. This high energy day-camp is packed with games, arts and crafts, hikes and hunts, a carnival, playground fun, swimming and lots of other exciting outdoor fun.  PLUS . . . siblings make new friends and have the opportunity to share and celebrate the challenges and joys of being a sibling. It is typically held in July at Plamann Park, just north of Appleton.

Below is a list of items needed to help support WisconSibs and their Summer Camp. Monetary donations will also be accepted. If an item is brought in or if a monetary donation is made, you will receive a raffle ticket to win amazing prizes! 

· Individual bags of snacks, including crackers, fruit snacks, cookies, popcorn, NO NUTS

· Junior size bottled water

· Individual juice boxes

· Solid color ‘DOLLAR-STORE’ disposable tablecloths – RED, BLUE, GREEN, PURPLE, YELLOW, PINK, ORANGE

· Solid color bandanas – RED, BLUE, GREEN, PURPLE, YELLOW, PINK, ORANGE

· Paper towels

· Removable name tags

· 1st class postage stamps

· Copy paper (white or color)

· Board/card Games

Thank you to our sponsors: Star Supporters Tundraland and AZCO, Renewal by Andersen, Appleton International Airport, Clarity Care, Fox Communities Credit Union, TDS, and our Media Partner, Y100 Country Radio.

Tickets are on sale now at the featured venues on College Avenue and on our website! 

  • Appleton Downtown, Inc., 333 W. College Avenue, Ste. 100 or on our website, click here to purchase online.
  • Avenue Jewelers, 303 E. College Ave.
  • Beatnik Betty’s Resale Butik, 214 E. College Ave.
  • Hoot & Company, 103 E. College Ave.
  • Joseph’s Shoes, 10 E. College Ave.
  • Lillians of Appleton, 115 E. College Ave.
  • Olive & Rose Boutique, 121 E. College Ave.
  • Sunflower Spa, LLC, 1024 S. Olde Oneida St.
  • The Vintage Garden, 119 E. College Ave.

Teen Sib Leadership Day 2023

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INVITATION ONLY

New and previous winners of the Teen Sib Leadership Award are invited to this leadership training event. For details about applying for a Teen Sib Leadership Award click here.

Teen Sib Leadership Day takes place at Gordon Bubolz Nature Preserve.

 

more details to come