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Summer is Here! Yoga for Kids, Families and those with Special
Needs by appointment. Yoga is available and so are
Adaptive Swimming Lessons and Personal Training in the water!
Portion of class
fees goes to support STAR programs. Beginners are welcome. Classes
led by Lori Galbraith, Certified American
Red Cross Water Safety Instructor and ACE Fitness & Yoga Instructor,
who specializes in working with people who have special needs.
Come enjoy a yoga lesson! Breathe. Stretch. Relax. Strengthen.
Have Less Pain & More Mobility. Or enjoy some therapuetic activities
in the water which is also very healing & relaxing. Let’s
see what it can do for you. Call to discuss details of location,
price and availability with Lori at 865.986.9642. www.yogaforallages.com
Have
a Fabulous Vacation & Support STAR!!
Manatee Haven
owner’s Kay and Jake Stieger have a phenomenal
deal for STAR supporters! “We would like to offer our home
as a rental to any of your supporters or families who would like
to spend a week at our beautiful and well appointed home on North
Captiva Island. For each rental that we receive from a STAR family,
we will donate $500 in their name to your academy,” said
Kay.
Manatee Haven is located on a private island where there are no
cars! Transportation is by golf carts, walking or bicycling. Stunning
is an understatement! This beautiful and well maintained home has
four bedrooms and three baths. It is fully air-conditioned and
overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. The ground level patio, over 4,200
square feet, is fully enclosed with screening that extends 40 feet
up to the third level of the home. Enjoy a very large private pool,
spa, two dining areas, outdoor kitchen area, elevator, fabulous
living/dining, kitchen, a second screened patio on the second level
and a crow's nest from which you can observe the entire island,
the Gulf of Mexico and Pine Island Sound. What a fabulous getaway!
Visit their website at www.manateehaven.net. When booking your
reservations, just let them know you are STAR supporters!
Poker Run
The Lenoir City Civitan Club, long time friends and supporters
of STAR, is hosting its annual Tennessee River Rally Poker Run.
STAR is very fortunate to benefit from this fun and memorable event.
If you are looking for a great way to spend time with your friends
on the water - then this is the event for you! Make four stops
to collect your cards and present your winning hand at the dinner/party
that evening!
The event is held on Fort Loudon Lake, Saturday, July 11. Bring
your boat and join in the fun. For more information visit http://tennesseeriverrally.com/.
Upcoming
Events!
STAR
is hosting a number of events and workshops this year. Contact
the STAR office or link indicated for more information.
NARHA
Mentoring Workshop – August 13 & 14 (pre-Region
5 Conference workshop)
This workshop is to enhance the skills of certified instructors to mentor and
educate instructors in training. Contact STAR for more information. Download
a copy of the NARHA Mentor Training Workshop Application.
NARHA
Instructor Workshop and Certification – October 9-11
This workshop is for those wanting to gain the education and skills necessary
to become a certified therapeutic riding instructor. The last day (certification)
is for those who have already met the criteria for testing. Contact STAR for
more information.
Check
out STAR's New Video from Bridles and Blue Jeans
STAR
has seen amazing growth during our 21 years of providing therapeutic
horseback riding to those with disabilities
and other special challenges. It takes a significant amount of
funding and commitment to accomplish the dream of expanding our
program to meet the needs of the community.
Please join the STAR team today in making a gift to the annual
drive so that we can continue to see the amazing growth and healing
that is displayed by those who utilize our services. Click here for more information.
STAR T-Shirts Are Here!
Show
your STAR support by purchasing your very own STAR t-shirt! The
sleeveless tee is in a gorgeous ice blue (Adult sizes XS-XL).
Bright citrus orange or subtle river blue short sleeve t-shirts
are sure to compliment any pair of pants or shorts (Youth sizes
S-L
-
Adult
sizes XS-XXL).
Quantities are limited!
All
shirts are $15 and can be purchased at STAR or e-mail (star@rideatstar.org).
Orders shipped will incur a $5 shipping & handling fee. For
more information, contact STAR at 865-988-4711.
Hoofing & Hiking
Is A Hit!
Hoofing & Hiking
for STAR was held on September 26th at Dry Ridge Farm in Loudon,
TN. Pat and Paul Green opened their beautiful
farm to STAR for this annual fall fundraising event. Twenty-seven
riders saddled up their horses and sixty-three hikers laced up
their sneakers to hit the scenic trails at the farm. Your support
of STAR raised over $15,000! ...Read More
STAR
is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation dedicated to providing
quality instruction in therapeutic horseback riding to disabled
persons. Since incorporating in 1987, STAR has grown to be the
largest program in East Tennessee.
Our mission is to foster personal achievement by providing therapeutic
experiences using horse related activities for persons with disabilities
or other special challenges.
Please
check out our web site and e-mail
us if you have questions.