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What is Outdoors Again?
Outdoors Again is a non-profit organization (501c3) created by Geoff and Mike Howe, owners of Howe & Howe Technologies. OA takes paralyzed/handicapped individuals camping, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, music concerts, sporting events and many other adventures with the help of volunteers and donations. We pride ourselves in alleviating some of the stresses of wheelchair users with planning, organizing and transporting as well as including other youth, veterans, ALS persons, paraplegics, quadriplegics within the wheelchair community to make connections with. All of our events are at no cost to our clients and their families. Planning and organizing is a huge part of what we do, but there are no words to describe the experience and bonds we create with each new event/adventure. To have the ability to be a part of and witness individuals regain a sense of hope, excitement and desire to get outdoors again and participate in activities they may never have imagined possible is an incredible experience within itself.
Outdoors Again provides wheelchair users opportunities they may have once enjoyed doing but haven't for years because of their disability/limitations. We create and organize events throughout the year that assist with re-integration into social settings and connections to those that may have some common areas with one another. For some, this may even be their first experience or first time leaving their home/program since their diagnosis, accident or injury. We have many individuals that find hope in our excursions as well as their means for social inclusion and look forward to each new adventure! Providing a second chance at enjoying the outdoors once again is our mission and we can and will continue to do so with the help of our volunteers, community donations and business/corporate sponsors. If you are a wheelchair user, please contact us to be included in our next adventure! If you wish to help us provide hope and the ability to continue offering events, please donate or sponsor our organization!
Outdoors Again provides wheelchair users opportunities they may have once enjoyed doing but haven't for years because of their disability/limitations. We create and organize events throughout the year that assist with re-integration into social settings and connections to those that may have some common areas with one another. For some, this may even be their first experience or first time leaving their home/program since their diagnosis, accident or injury. We have many individuals that find hope in our excursions as well as their means for social inclusion and look forward to each new adventure! Providing a second chance at enjoying the outdoors once again is our mission and we can and will continue to do so with the help of our volunteers, community donations and business/corporate sponsors. If you are a wheelchair user, please contact us to be included in our next adventure! If you wish to help us provide hope and the ability to continue offering events, please donate or sponsor our organization!
OA EVENTS THROUGH THE YEARS.....(slideshow)
2023 EVENTS
Saturday January 28
Maine Celtics Basketball Game/Post Game Photo on the Court
Portland Expo Center
239 Park Avenue
Portland, Maine
Game starts at 1:00pm as the Maine Celtics take on the Birmingham Squadrons. Optional post game group photo on the court! Limited tickets for this event.
Sunday March 5
Maine Mariners Hockey/Puck Drop/High 5 Tunnel
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, Maine
Game starts at 3:00pm and we will watch the Mariners compete against the Worcester Railers in our reserved section at ice level! The Chicken Coop is a newly renovated private group area that we will watch the game from, enjoy a buffet lunch and be a part of the high 5 tunnel as players are entering and leaving the ice right beside us! One OA guest will be selected to participate in the pre game puck drop at center ice. Limited tickets for this event.
Sunday May 21
Maine Wildlife Park
56 Game Farm Road
Gray, Maine
10:00am-1:00pm
Maine Wildlife Park, where you’re guaranteed to see moose and more animals in a day than you could ever spot in the wild! The park is home to over 30 species of Maine wildlife that cannot be returned to their natural habitats. Bring your family and friends to explore the park, take pictures, learn more about wildlife and enjoy a catered lunch under the shaded pavilion.
Saturday July 15
Adaptive Painting with Lori
Venue TBD
11:00am-2:00pm
This is our 4th year of experiencing adaptive painting with Lori! Join us as she walks us through different options of painting and creating works of art! Friends and family are welcome to come and join the fun. All equipment is provided. The venue will be inside with air conditioning, snacks & beverages and will be posted as soon as the location is confirmed.
Sunday October 1
Portland Cruise
Casco Bay Cruise Lines
56 Commercial Street
Portland, ME
12:30pm-3:30pm
Join us for our 3rd annual cruise around Casco Bay from 12:30pm-3:30pm. The ferry has 2 levels and an elevator to access both floors. There is an enclosed middle area as well. Shawn and Mark from American Ride will be playing live and the cruise line will have a cash bar on hand. OA will provide appetizers/light snacks, water & soda. Make sure to bring an extra layer (jacket/sweatshirt) in case it’s chilly out on the water! We will return to land at 3:30pm.
Sunday November 19
"Friends"giving
American Legion Hall
94 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH
12:00pm-4:00pm
OA's 2nd annual Thanksgiving meal event! There's so much to be thankful for and we want to gather to support and celebrate as we enter the holiday season! Event time is 12:00pm-4:00pm, with a social hour followed by a catered Thanksgiving meal. Please feel free to invite family and friends to join!
For more information on events, volunteering or to RSVP, please email: hollym@outdoorsagain.org. Once you RSVP, you are placed on the attending list for the event and will receive a detailed email 4-5 days prior to the event.
**as always...any event we create and plan is FREE to our guests and their families/friends**
MARCH 26, 2022
CHEERS TO 10 YEARS CELEBRATION!
2022 NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHER CATS BASEBALL GAME
2022 ADAPTIVE PAINTING AT WELLS HARBOR PARK
2022 SAILING WITH (IM)POSSIBLE DREAM FOUNDATION
2022 PATRIOTS PRACTICE
2022 CASCO BAY CRUISE
2021 BRUNSWICK AIRSHOW
Tony (Visionary Council) receives his very own Ripchair from his co-workers at Howe & Howe Tech
If you or someone you know is interested in taking part in an Outdoors Again event please contact us using the link below!
You can also donate to Outdoors Again by clicking the button below
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
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