SABAH Inc

06/02/2021

We have a limited number of spots remaining for the last three sessions of SABAH's 2021 Outdoor Series! These fun-filled sessions have become very popular and include scavenger hunts and interesting information provided by New York State Park guides. But you must be preregistered to participate. Go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries to learn more. (The deadline for this weekend's sessions is tomorrow (Thursday June 3, 2021) at 5 p.m. So hurry and register!

We have a limited number of spots remaining for the last three sessions of SABAH's 2021 Outdoor Series! These fun-filled sessions have become very popular and include scavenger hunts and interesting information provided by New York State Park guides. But you must be preregistered to participate. Go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries to learn more. (The deadline for this weekend's sessions is tomorrow (Thursday June 3, 2021) at 5 p.m. So hurry and register!

06/02/2021

We are so happy to be back on the ice!!!!! Here are the first photos from Summer Skates 2021!!!

06/01/2021

Today is a very special day! After 15 long months off the ice, we are back with our first Summer Skates session! We are so excited to see you!!! (Only those registered can attend tonight's session, but there is still time to sign up for the remainder of our Summer Skates! Go to www.sabahinc.org/summerskates for more information or to register)

05/31/2021

05/29/2021

Don't miss the final sessions of SABAH's 2021 Outdoor Series! Coming up, we will be exploring the lily ponds at the Reinstein Nature Preserve, taking a guided rim trail walk at the Whirlpool State Park, and taking a guided trail walk at the Outer Harbor State Park! But space is limited and these sessions are filling fast! To learn more or to register, go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries

Don't miss the final sessions of SABAH's 2021 Outdoor Series! Coming up, we will be exploring the lily ponds at the Reinstein Nature Preserve, taking a guided rim trail walk at the Whirlpool State Park, and taking a guided trail walk at the Outer Harbor State Park! But space is limited and these sessions are filling fast! To learn more or to register, go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries

05/26/2021

It's almost time for our first Summer Skates session, SABAH! Get ready for our first session on June 1st at the Northtown Center at Amherst! We can't wait to see you!

Important note: if you would like to skate in the first session, you must be registered by noon on Friday, May 28, 2021 so that your equipment will be at the rink.

So sign up now! Go to www.sabahinc.org/summerskates for more information or to register.

05/25/2021

It's her special day! Join us in wishing SABAH's Executive Director Sheila O'Brien a happy birthday!!! (And a shout out to our "in house" baker, Carrie Drabik, who made this AMAZING cake!) Happy birthday, Sheila!

It's her special day! Join us in wishing SABAH's Executive Director Sheila O'Brien a happy birthday!!! (And a shout out to our "in house" baker, Carrie Drabik, who made this AMAZING cake!) Happy birthday, Sheila!

05/25/2021

We have two more sessions coming up for the Outdoor Series (and only three remaining for the year!) On June 5th, we will be hosting a Nature Walk at the Reinstein Nature Preserve. This event will feature a close look at the lily pond and the ecological features of the preserve. The June 6th session will feature a rim trail walk at the Whirlpool State Park. You won't want to miss these events.... but space is limited! To learn more and/or to register, go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries

We have two more sessions coming up for the Outdoor Series (and only three remaining for the year!) On June 5th, we will be hosting a Nature Walk at the Reinstein Nature Preserve. This event will feature a close look at the lily pond and the ecological features of the preserve. The June 6th session will feature a rim trail walk at the Whirlpool State Park. You won't want to miss these events.... but space is limited! To learn more and/or to register, go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries

05/24/2021

SABAH's 2021 Outdoor Series continued this past weekend at the Beaver Island State Park! SABAH athletes enjoyed a Beach Walk guided by New York State Park guides and a Scavenger Hunt created by our own Director of Programming, Carrie Drabik!

05/21/2021

This is a final call to register for this Saturday's (5/22/2021) Beach Walk at Beaver Island State Park! Registration closes at 2:00 p.m. today (5/21/2021) and space is limited. This event had been at capacity, but we had some cancellations that now leave a few spots open. So this is your opportunity to join in the fun as we enjoy scavenger hunts and information from New York State Park guides! Don't miss out! Go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries to register before 2:00 p.m. today!

05/18/2021

We can't wait to see you! It's been a while since we've laced up our skates, but we are ready to go! Join us for our Summer Skates (which start on June 1st at the Northtown Center at Amherst!). But space is limited and you must be preregistered so that we have your equipment at the rink. So sign up now! Go to www.sabahinc.org/summerskates for more information or to register!

We can't wait to see you! It's been a while since we've laced up our skates, but we are ready to go! Join us for our Summer Skates (which start on June 1st at the Northtown Center at Amherst!). But space is limited and you must be preregistered so that we have your equipment at the rink. So sign up now! Go to www.sabahinc.org/summerskates for more information or to register!

05/18/2021

We have exciting news to share! KeyBank in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation has awarded SABAH grant funding of $20,000 to sponsor five classes of children challenged by disability for the 2021--2022 season of the School Day Adaptive Ice Skating program.

SABAH's School Day Adaptive Ice Skating program offers an adaptive recreational program that integrates movement with New York State Common Core Standards for over 580 children with special needs.
As the program continues to grow, SABAH is tremendously grateful for grant funding provided by KeyBank in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation!

We have exciting news to share! KeyBank in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation has awarded SABAH grant funding of $20,000 to sponsor five classes of children challenged by disability for the 2021--2022 season of the School Day Adaptive Ice Skating program.

SABAH's School Day Adaptive Ice Skating program offers an adaptive recreational program that integrates movement with New York State Common Core Standards for over 580 children with special needs.
As the program continues to grow, SABAH is tremendously grateful for grant funding provided by KeyBank in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation!

05/13/2021

We're back SABAH! Get ready for our 2021 Summer Skates! Go to www.sabahinc.org/summerskates for the dates and details! We can't wait to see you!

We're back, SABAH! Get ready for our 2021 Summer Skates!! For the dates and details (and to register!) go to www.sabahinc.org/summerskates Space will be limited, so make sure you register soon! We can't wait to see you!

05/12/2021

This is big news!!! We're back, SABAH!
And we can't wait to see you! Get ready for Summer Skates 2021!!! This year we have two four-week sessions (and the first one begins on June 1st!)
But space is limited, so register now at www.sabahinc.org/summerskates

This is big news!!! We're back, SABAH!
And we can't wait to see you! Get ready for Summer Skates 2021!!! This year we have two four-week sessions (and the first one begins on June 1st!)
But space is limited, so register now at www.sabahinc.org/summerskates

05/07/2021

SABAH friends... our 2021 Outdoor Series continues to be a popular program, but space is limited! We are now full for the next two sessions, and only two remain after that! If you'd like to participate, go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries to sign up for the June 6th or June 13th sessions! We hope to see you there!

SABAH friends... our 2021 Outdoor Series continues to be a popular program, but space is limited! We are now full for the next two sessions, and only two remain after that! If you'd like to participate, go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries to sign up for the June 6th or June 13th sessions! We hope to see you there!

05/07/2021

Hey, SABAH! There are only four sessions left of our Outdoor Series and they are filling up fast!

As of this posting, there are only two spots left for the 10:00 a.m. session of our next event, the May 22, 2021 Beach Walk at the Beaver Island State Park! Hurry and register if you'd like to take part in a fun-filled beach walk led by guides from New York State Parks. Go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries to register!

Hey, SABAH! There are only four sessions left of our Outdoor Series and they are filling up fast!

As of this posting, there are only two spots left for the 10:00 a.m. session of our next event, the May 22, 2021 Beach Walk at the Beaver Island State Park! Hurry and register if you'd like to take part in a fun-filled beach walk led by guides from New York State Parks. Go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries to register!

05/05/2021

Congratulations (and happy birthday!) to our Athlete of the Month for May!

He’s turning 24 today!!! And, for 20 of those remarkable years, SABAH has enjoyed the playful spirit and charming personality of David Whalen. So, we could not think of a better way to honor David than by naming him the May Athlete of the Month on his birthday!

David has been a steadfast participant of SABAH’s Amherst program since his very first days with SABAH. Each Sunday morning during the SABAH season, David arrives at the Northtown Center at Amherst flanked by his father, also David. Yet, once they reach the ice, David’s independent spirit links him with his own volunteer, so that his father can assist another SABAH athlete. “We love it when SABAH fosters a spirit of independence. We see it a lot where a parent or caregiver decides to volunteer, but our SABAH athletes choose to venture out on their own to make new friendships during the SABAH season,” states SABAH’s Executive Director Sheila O’Brien. “David is an independent young man with a great sense of humor and a love of rock and roll!”

Often, David’s feistiness and independence result in brotherly “brawls” with his volunteer partners, as they engage in simulated hockey fights before the start of the Sunday morning sessions. But once the session officially begins, David composes himself and redirects his energy to his leadership position in the Intermediate Group. Always dependable and thoughtful, David’s dedication and perseverance have made him a true role model and mentor at SABAH’s Northtown Center at Amherst.

David’s self-reliance is also demonstrated outside of SABAH, as he maintains a job at a prominent restaurant and participates in other sports, including the Challenger Baseball League. Whether it is at work or a recreational activity, David pushes himself to use all his physical strength to be self-sufficient and productive.

SABAH has been privileged to watch David grow from a preschool child into a delightful young man over the past two decades. He infuses great joy and energy to the entire organization, as well as a spirit of determination and a positive attitude. Please join with us to wish David the happiest of birthdays and to congratulate him for being named the May Athlete of the Month!

Congratulations (and happy birthday!) to our Athlete of the Month for May!

He’s turning 24 today!!! And, for 20 of those remarkable years, SABAH has enjoyed the playful spirit and charming personality of David Whalen. So, we could not think of a better way to honor David than by naming him the May Athlete of the Month on his birthday!

David has been a steadfast participant of SABAH’s Amherst program since his very first days with SABAH. Each Sunday morning during the SABAH season, David arrives at the Northtown Center at Amherst flanked by his father, also David. Yet, once they reach the ice, David’s independent spirit links him with his own volunteer, so that his father can assist another SABAH athlete. “We love it when SABAH fosters a spirit of independence. We see it a lot where a parent or caregiver decides to volunteer, but our SABAH athletes choose to venture out on their own to make new friendships during the SABAH season,” states SABAH’s Executive Director Sheila O’Brien. “David is an independent young man with a great sense of humor and a love of rock and roll!”

Often, David’s feistiness and independence result in brotherly “brawls” with his volunteer partners, as they engage in simulated hockey fights before the start of the Sunday morning sessions. But once the session officially begins, David composes himself and redirects his energy to his leadership position in the Intermediate Group. Always dependable and thoughtful, David’s dedication and perseverance have made him a true role model and mentor at SABAH’s Northtown Center at Amherst.

David’s self-reliance is also demonstrated outside of SABAH, as he maintains a job at a prominent restaurant and participates in other sports, including the Challenger Baseball League. Whether it is at work or a recreational activity, David pushes himself to use all his physical strength to be self-sufficient and productive.

SABAH has been privileged to watch David grow from a preschool child into a delightful young man over the past two decades. He infuses great joy and energy to the entire organization, as well as a spirit of determination and a positive attitude. Please join with us to wish David the happiest of birthdays and to congratulate him for being named the May Athlete of the Month!

05/03/2021

Change the date!! Covid keeps us guessing so, just to be safe, we are changing the date of Kickstock 2021 to Saturday, August 28, 2021! It will still be held at Wilkeson Pointe on Buffalo's Outer Harbor, so you have plenty of time to hold tryouts for your team and start getting in shape for the event. (Catching a ball in one hand without spilling your beverage takes some practice, so use the extra time wisely!) Registration will open on July 1, 2021 on our website www.sabahinc.org/kickstock. We hope to see you there!

Change the date!! Covid keeps us guessing so, just to be safe, we are changing the date of Kickstock 2021 to Saturday, August 28, 2021! It will still be held at Wilkeson Pointe on Buffalo's Outer Harbor, so you have plenty of time to hold tryouts for your team and start getting in shape for the event. (Catching a ball in one hand without spilling your beverage takes some practice, so use the extra time wisely!) Registration will open on July 1, 2021 on our website www.sabahinc.org/kickstock. We hope to see you there!

05/03/2021

Snails, flowers, birds, and friends were all part of the fun at SABAH's 2021 Outdoor Series on May 2, 2021 at the Reservoir State Park! SABAH athletes also enjoyed an exciting Scavenger Hunt, where they searched for many of the park's natural inhabitants!

04/28/2021

Hey, SABAH! Registration for this Sunday's (May 2, 2021) Trail Walk at the Reservoir State Park closes tomorrow night (Thursday, April 29th). This event is on a paved trail and accessible for all our non-weight bearing participants. We'd love to see you there! For more details or to register, go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries.

Hey, SABAH! Registration for this Sunday's (May 2, 2021) Trail Walk at the Reservoir State Park closes tomorrow night (Thursday, April 29th). This event is on a paved trail and accessible for all our non-weight bearing participants. We'd love to see you there! For more details or to register, go to www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries.

04/27/2021

Hey, SABAH! We are continuing our 2021 Outdoor Series with a trail walk this Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Reservoir State Park in Niagara Falls. This week's event is accessible for all our non-weight bearing participants, as the trail is paved.

The Outdoor Series continues to be fun-filled way for SABAH athletes to safely distance while enjoying the outdoors! But space is limited! Sign up now for the 10:00 a.m. session or the 11:15 a.m. session at www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries. The event is filling fast, so register now! We hope to see you there!

Hey, SABAH! We are continuing our 2021 Outdoor Series with a trail walk this Sunday, May 2, 2021 at the Reservoir State Park in Niagara Falls. This week's event is accessible for all our non-weight bearing participants, as the trail is paved.

The Outdoor Series continues to be fun-filled way for SABAH athletes to safely distance while enjoying the outdoors! But space is limited! Sign up now for the 10:00 a.m. session or the 11:15 a.m. session at www.sabahinc.org/outdoorseries. The event is filling fast, so register now! We hope to see you there!