MASH (Mainstream Adults Sharing Hope) Ages - Adult (18 and up)
 

Adults with special needs (physical and cognitive) meet for activities that encourage socializing, development of healthy habits, and that uplift the spirit through community involvement.

Calendar of Events

October 11 – Volunteering with Random Acts of Flowers

Join us for this heartwarming community service night with the Tampa Bay Chapter of Random Acts of Flowers. RAF is a nonprofit organization celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! Our local chapter in Dunedin has delivered over 85,000 recycled flower bouquets to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, hospice, and more. Come learn about how you can help! *The RAF workshop is located at 564 Frederica Lane in Dunedin. If you’d rather meet us there, let us know. 

October 25 – Halloween MASH BASH!

Time to break out your best costume, grab your friends and head to the YMCA for some Halloween festivities! Our night will include silly games, crazy prizes, spooky refreshments, lots of dancing, and a costume contest. (Please stay in a spirit of FUN, not fright – some folks scare easily.) Best party in town…don’t miss this thrilling night!!! 

November 8 – Gratitude Potluck Dinner

We have so many reasons to give thanks! Let’s get together and show our appreciation for each other by sharing a meal and counting our blessings in a special way. Each person will be responsible for bringing a favorite dish to share in true potluck style. Friends and family are welcome! :) 

November 22 – No Meeting - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

December 13 – MASH Gift Exchange & End-of-Year Wrap Up

Let’s celebrate our year together with a Goofy Gift Exchange! Everyone bring a WRAPPED new or gently- used item to add to the gift pile. Focus on funny, cute, or ridiculous (keep value between $1-10 max)! The point is to make the recipient SMILE when they open it!. ? We’ll reminisce about the amazing year we’ve had together and brainstorm our ideas for 2020!!! 

December 14 – Reindeer 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk - 8:30-10am @ John Chestnut Park

This is our annual fundraiser for MASH! We will meet at 8:00 AM at our designated spot to cheer on the participants and form our MASH team for the walk (whoever would like to do so can join us). This is how we pay for all our fun activities, so we really need you to come out and show everyone why MASH is so important to us!!!

December 27– No Meeting - HAPPY HOLIDAYS! (See you in the New Year!)

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Where: Unless otherwise noted, we meet in the Multi-purpose room, North Pinellas YMCA from 7:00-9:00 pm.
Contact: Christine Hamacher, MASH Coordinator, 727.772.9622, chamacher@suncoastymca.org
Fees: This is a no cost, community program. Financial assistance available for membership and other YMCA programs.
Additional Info: Most activities take place at the YMCA with no additional fees. Some special events may take place outside the YMCA and have a minimal fee for participation.*