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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)
2022 EVENTS
Sunday January 23
Maine Mariners Hockey Game/Buffet Lunch/Group Picture on the Ice
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, Maine
**Game starts at 3:00pm with a buffet lunch in our private area for the first 2 periods!! Post game group picture on the ice. I will send a more detailed email out a week prior to the event for all attending**
Saturday March 26
10 Year Celebration!!
Village By The Sea
1373 Post Road
Wells, ME
**Join us in celebrating our 10 year anniversary as an organization. This is a beautiful venue which will include live music with Shawn and Mark from American Ride, finger food buffet , mashed potato bar, beverages, prizes and we will be unveiling our new shirts to commemorate our milestone. Event will run from 1:00pm-5:00pm. RSVP for more details**
Sunday May 15
New Hampshire Fisher Cats Baseball Game/Buffet Lunch
Northeast Delta Dental Stadium
1 Line Drive Manchester, NH
**Game time is 1:35pm and I have reserved the left field Pavilion, which is a separate area roofed for shade as well as a sunny area to watch the game! A buffet lunch will be provided the whole time. I will send a more detailed email out a week prior to the event for all attending**
Saturday June 18
Adaptive Painting with Lori
Wells Harbor Park & Pavilion
331 Harbor Road
Wells, ME
Join us at Wells Harbor Park for a day of painting by the ocean! All equipment is provided and we will have snacks and beverages. If painting is not your thing...join us anyway and follow the path from the pavilion to the harbor to relax and enjoy the ocean. Event time is 10:00am-1:00pm.
Sunday October 2
Portland Cruise
Casco Bay Cruise Lines
56 Commercial Street
Portland, ME
Join us for our 2nd 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 20
"Friends"giving
Bettys Dream Facility
75 Longmeadow Lane
Portsmouth, NH
OA's first 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! More information to follow.
For more information on events or volunteering and to RSVP, please feel free to email: hollym@outdoorsagain.org
**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!
2021 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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