Abilities First

Aug. 11 Employment Fair At AF School at Firemens Way
2021-08-11 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Abilities First School at Firemens Way, 24 Firemens Way, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603, United States
Abilities First will be holding employment fairs on Wednesday, August 11, and Wednesday, August 18, at the Abilities First School at 24 Firemens Way in Poughkeepsie from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The goal of the employment fairs is to attract qualified teaching assistants and teachers aides to serve students at the Abilities First School at Firemens Way this Fall.
The teaching positions are full time, are eligible for benefits, and offer a variety of training opportunities, including remote-training and on-the-job training. Hires will work September through June, as well as a 6-week summer program.
Teaching Assistant candidates must have a current NYS Teaching Assistant Certification (any level). Teachers Aides candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Teachers Aides also have a career track option for those who want to advance to a Certified Teaching Assistant (including agency-paid education and fees).
Candidates are encouraged to bring an up-to-date resume, but it is not required. Abilities First will be conducting walk-in interviews and tours of the school, and current Abilities First Staff will be available for questions.
Those who are not able to attend either job fair are encouraged to contact Renai Smith by emailing renaismith@abilitiesfirstny.org for more information about setting up a virtual interview.
To explore all of our employment opportunities, CLICK HERE.

2021 Abilities First Golf & Tennis Classic
2021-07-26 08:30 - 14:30 | The Powelton Club, 29 Old Balmville Rd., Newburgh, NY, 12550, United States

2020 Abilities First Golf Classic
2020-09-21 08:30 - 14:30 | The Powelton Club, 29 Old Balmville Rd., Newburgh, NY, 12550, United States

[POSTPONED] 2020 Abilities First: A Showcase for Enrichment & Inclusion
2020-03-14 09:30 - 15:00 | Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States

AF School at New Windsor: Spirit Week
2020-03-02 - 2020-03-06 | Abilities First School at New Windsor, 59 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor, NY, 12553, United States

AF School at New Windsor: Mardi Gras Parade
2020-02-25 | Abilities First School at New Windsor, 59 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor, NY, 12553, United States

AF School at New Windsor: Family Valentine’s Day Luncheon
2020-02-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Abilities First School at New Windsor, 59 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor, NY, 12553, United States

AF School at New Windsor: Belly Laugh Day
2020-01-24 | Abilities First School at New Windsor, 59 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor, NY, 12553, United States

AF School at New Windsor: 1st Annual Holiday Talent Show
2019-12-20 | Abilities First School at New Windsor, 59 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor, NY, 12553, United States

AF School at New Windsor: Sadie Hawkins’s Family Dance
2019-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Abilities First School at New Windsor, 59 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor, NY, 12553, United States

AF School at New Windsor: Halloween Celebration
2019-10-31 | Abilities First School at New Windsor, 59 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor, NY, 12553, United States

AF School at New Windsor: Wear Pink Day
2019-10-18 | Abilities First School at New Windsor, 59 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor, NY, 12553, United States

AF School at New Windsor: World Smile Day
2019-10-04 | Abilities First School at New Windsor, 59 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor, NY, 12553, United States

AF Preschool at Myers Corners: Back to School Night
2019-10-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Abilities First Preschool at Myers Corners, 167 Myers Corners Rd., Ste. 104, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States

AF School at New Windsor: Back to School Night
2019-09-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Abilities First School at New Windsor, 59 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor, NY, 12553, United States

AF School at New Windsor: Welcome Back Ceremony
2019-09-04 | Abilities First School at New Windsor, 59 Windsor Hwy, New Windsor, NY, 12553, United States

2019 Abilities First Golf Classic
2019-07-22 08:00 - 17:00 | The Powelton Club, 29 Old Balmville Rd., Newburgh, NY, 12550, United States

2019 Abilities First Community Partners Breakfast
2019-05-22 08:00 - 09:30 | The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States

Abilities First Signature Event
2018-10-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Heritage Food and Drink, 1379 U.S. 9, Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590, United States

Think Differently Dash
2018-09-07 17:30 - 20:30 | 22 Market Street, 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
Join the Abilities First Team at the ThinkDIFFERENTLY Dash. Race begins at 5:30 pm.
The ThinkDIFFERENTLY Dash is a half mile run/walk for all abilities in the heart of the City of Poughkeepsie. Participants can also continue on and complete the Queen City Mile. Further details are to be announced.
Photo credit: Nin Lei Photography
https://www.athlinks.com/event/244833

Dutchess Dragon Race and Festival
2018-07-21 | Hudson River Rowing Association Dock, 270 N Water St, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
Come meet us along the Hudson River and cheer on staff and participants as they row the Abilities First dragon boat across the finish line.
http://www.dutchessdragonboat.org/

Abilities First Golf Classic
2018-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 | The Powelton Club, The Powelton Club, Newburgh, NY, 12550, United States
Spend an exciting day of golf while making a lasting impact to the Abilities First mission. Enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson Hills and Catskill Mountains and an array of course specialties including food and beverage samplings, cigars and massages.

Prizes will be awarded for Womens Team, Mixed Teams and Mens Team, along with longest drive, closest to the pin, and hole-in-one.

Participants and students of Abilities First will also attend a special Lunch ‘N Putt event and will have the opportunity to practice on the putting green as the golfers headed out for the tournament.
CHECK OUT THE 2017 GOLF CLASSIC EVENT PHOTO ALBUM ON FACEBOOK
$250 Per Golfer.
$65 of your contribution is tax deductible
All proceeds from the 2018 Golf Classic will benefit the services and programs of Abilities First.

Foursome and individual golfer registration opens June 4.
Get in early with a sponsorship including a “Foursome Plus” package which includes a tee sign!

Register now

EVENT SCHEDULE (Subject to change):
Complimentary Breakfast Available!

Community Partners Breakfast
Registration 7:30 a.m. | Program 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Limited Seating
9:00 AM
Concierge Bag Drop & Tagging and Registration
Locker rooms available. Pro shop open.
10:15 AM
Golfers to Their Carts & Announcements

10:30 AM
Shotgun Start (Scramble Format)
Lunch on Clubhouse Turn
Meet our Abilities First Individuals!

3:30 PM
Cocktail Reception with Open Bar & Hors d’Oeuvres

5:00 PM
Light Dinner, Awards and Silent & Live Auction

SPONSORS

Dinner

Golfer’s Gift

Birdie Sponsor

Cocktail Reception

Lunch: MARVIN & COMPANY, P.C., CPAS
Beverage Cart: MACKEY BUTTS & WISE LLP
Carts: MCCABE & MACK LLP
Lunch & Putt: PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER ASSOCIATES
Eagle: MVP HEALTH CARE
Cigar: MID HUDSON CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Scorecard: MAURI ARCHITECTS PC

Sponsorship opportunities are available.
View Sponsorship Opportunities. [Download PDF]
Sponsorship Form. [Download PDF]
Contact Darrigan DeMattos at 845.485.9803 ext. 394 or darrigandemattos@abilitiesfirstny.org
ABOUT THE LINKS AT UNION VALE
The Links at Union Vale is a premier Hudson Valley golf course. There’s a difference between an ordinary golf course and an extraordinary one . . . and The Links at Union Vale is that difference. Golfweek.com just named The Links in their top 15 courses in New York State on their 2016 BEST State-by-State list AND nominated by Northeast Golf Magazine as “The Best overall course” and “Best Conditioned Course”, the Links has been described as “A bit of Ireland in Southern Dutchess County” with the Best five finishing holes in NY State. They are also the home of the GolfBoard – the area’s only course that carries the #1 innovation in Golf. Come surf the earth and enjoy the best round of golf you have ever had!
2017 GOLF CLASSIC TOURNAMENT WINNERS:
Winners of the Men’s Scramble:
1st Place: Craig Irwin, Larry Breslow, Pat McCourt, Mark Burlingame
2nd Place: Pat Rose, Tim Rose, Anthony Sicari, Luc Rancourt

Winners of the Women’s Scramble:
1st Place: Lori Johnson, Cindy Rosa, Elizabeth Mard, Mae Maimone
2nd Place: Judy Vitolo, Ita Rahilly, Laura Boettcher

Winners of the Mixed Scramble:
1st Place: Lynn Melby, Frank Malloy, Cheryl Ogles, Fiona Smarrito
2nd Place: Yuko Nozawa, Mike Nozawa, Phil Lawry, Alan Creais

Longest Drive on Hole # 12
Women: Judy Vitolo
Men: RJ Martucci

Closest to the Pin on Hole # 16
Women: Cindy Rosa
Men: Chris Healy

Abilities First Community Partners Breakfast
2018-07-16 08:00 - 09:00 | The Powelton Club, The Powelton Club, Newburgh, NY, 12550, United States
Registration begins at 7:45 am
Join us for a celebration of the Abilities First mission and then enjoy a day of golf at the GOLF CLASSIC.

LIGHT BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED

For your COMPLIMENTARY reservation, please call 845.485.9803 ext. 394 or register by July 9th.
Honoring
Henry G. Page, Jr. Business Leadership Award

Abilities First Innovation Award

Ambassador of the Year Award
WILLIAM MCBREARTY

Sponsors

Event Host

Hospitality Sponsor

Friends of AF

Advocate Sponsor
PAGE MANAGEMENT GROUP, ST. LUKE’S CORNWALL HOSPITAL, MVP HEALTH CARE

Sponsorship opportunities are available.
View Sponsorship Opportunities. [Download PDF]
Sponsorship Form. [Download PDF]
Contact Darrigan DeMattos at 845.485.9803 ext. 394 or darrigandemattos@abilitiesfirstny.org.

Hudson Valley Magazine's Best of Hudson Valley Magazine
2017-10-12 17:30 - 2017-10-21 21:00 | The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
Abilities First is the official 2017 Charity Beneficiary of The Best of Hudson Valley® Party.
The anticipation is growing as all the best from around the Valley prepare an assortment of culinary treats, drinks and specialties for The Best of Hudson Valley® Party, showcasing the region’s most renowned restaurants, wine and spirits, spas, shops, services, entertainment and more!
HALF PRICE PARTY PASSES
General Admission Party Access $25 (Discounted from $50)
Includes beverage and food tastings, live music, and DJ.
Raffle tickets will be sold at the event for a chance to win prizes donated by the BOHV winners.
Abilities First, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides services to enrich the lives of those in our communities, including 1,400 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Hudson Valley. A portion of the fee is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. All proceeds benefit the programs and services of Abilities First.
For more information, contact Kristina Mukherjee at 845.485.9803 ext. 215 or krisitnamukherjee@abilitiesfirstny.org.
No one under 21 will be admitted.
Tickets must be purchase by Friday,October 20th.
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*Need to show photos from previous years (pre-event) and then post-event pictures (possibly videos as well)
*Link to official event site

Hudson Valley Magazine's Best of Hudson Valley Party
2017-10-12 17:30 - 20:00 | The Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
Abilities First, the 2017 Charity Beneficiary, will be offering discounted tickets to the Hudson Valley Magazine’s Best of Hudson Valley® Party, an annual event showcasing the region’s most renowned restaurants, wine and spirits, spas, shops, services, entertainment and more! Join us for great food, live music, DJ’s and dancing, and every type of sweets you can imagine. Abilities First will be raffling off prizes donated by the winners! All proceeds benefit the Future Steps Playground Campaign.

2017 Monticello Motor Club
2017-09-13 - 2017-09-14 | Monticello Motor Club, 67 Cantrell Road, Monticello, NY, 12701, United States
Looking for a Looking for a UNIQUE, RIVETING & EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
for yourself, clients, employee recognition or to give as a gift??
We invite you to join A REAL ADRENALINE-FUELED EXPERIENCE
WORTH SHARING OVER AND OVER AGAIN!
FULL-DAY DRIVING EXPERIENCE:
TOUR DE FORCE
9 a.m.–4 p.m. | $1,350 PER DRIVER
Morning

Morning Coffee Kickoff Card
Orientation & tour of MMC
BMW’s M and M Performance models
Karting Endurance Team Challenge
1 full-course hot lap with MMC drivers in real racecars*
Networking lunch
Participant gift & group photo

Afternoon

High-Performance BMW Experience*
Off-Road Experience with Polaris off-road vehicles

$450 is tax deductible
MORNING DRIVING EXPERIENCE: START YOUR ENGINE
9 a.m.–1 p.m. | $700 PER DRIVER
Includes Morning Activities listed under Tour De Force
$270 is tax deductible
AFTERNOON DRIVING EXPERIENCE: NEED FOR SPEED WRAP-UP
12 p.m.–4 p.m.| $800 PER DRIVER
Includes Networking Lunch and Afternoon Activities listed under Tour De Force
$270 is tax deductible
*Extra hot laps can be purchased for $100 per lap
**Pro instruction & on-track time in BMW M and M Performance models
