2009 Outrigger Canoe sessions at Amherst Veterans Canal Park have been scheduled for July 21, July 28 and August 25 from 2-4 pm. A group of seven paddlers can be accommodated for each of these dates. Paddlers do not need to commit to all three sessions; different people can come each time. A minimum of five paddlers are needed to make the canoe "go." There are enough adapted seats to accommodate two paddlers from Buffalo Sled Hockey. Family and friends are invited too. Paddlers should be able to transfer themselves into the canoe and back into their chairs. For more information click on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and send an e-mail.

The Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey Team Annual Golf Benefit has been scheduled for Monday, August 10, at Holland Hills Country Club. We are looking for hole sponsorships for donations of $100. Your company name and logo will be displayed at one of the 18 holes you sponsor.

We are also looking for a variety of donated items of gift baskets to be used in a Chinese auction. 

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United Way contributions

As a reminder, during United Way contribution time, a pledge or portion of a pledge can be manually registered to be directed to WNY Physically Challenged Youth Sports Inc. 

Western New York Adaptive Water Sports, a 501 C-3 not-for-profit corporation in Grand Island and a chapter of Disabled Sports USA, facilitates and provides disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities the facilities and access to participate in water sports and other recreational activities. The group is offering these programs for the summer of 2009:

* ADAPTIVE SAILING
Every Saturday from June through Oct. 10, 2009, from 10 am to 1 pm. Lessons take place at the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf, next to the Naval Park. The classes feature experienced instructors and there is no fee for sailing. Donations are gratefully accepted. 

*  ADAPTIVE WATER SKI CLINIC
 July 11 and July 25; August 8 and August 22 at Gallagher Beach near Fuhrmann Boulevard.

* SCUBA DIVE CLINIC
Dates to be announced

* ADAPTIVE WATER SPORT EXPO
August 21-23 at Erie Canal Harbor in downtown Buffalo

To reserve space or for more information, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Tom Nowak of Western New York Adaptive Water Sports or call him at 553-7670.