Brookline Special Olympics

09/07/2023

Due to the high heat this afternoon, flag football and cheerleading is canceled for today, September 7, 2023. See you next week!

08/18/2023

We are so proud of Stefano!

Stars of the Spectrum billed as largest live musical performance by artists with autism

07/26/2023

Check out Aidan, who just crushed his latest session milestone! 🏆

With Dan by his side, they aren't just here to lift weights; they're always offering an encouraging word and lifting each other up!! 💪👏

07/25/2023

07/14/2023

We are all one large Brookline Special Olympics family

07/07/2023

Water balloon fun this evening!

07/07/2023

What does Brookline Special Olympics do when it’s a hot afternoon, and it’s Micah’s second to last softball practice before leaving for Westwood Recreation? Have a water balloon fight, of course.!

07/06/2023

Due to the heat, tonight’s practice will be optional. If you are coming to practice, please make sure you bring plenty of water.
We also need all hands to help being equipment up from the pool basement.

07/05/2023

Dear Brookline Recreation Therapy Family,

I will be resigning my position as Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in Brookline on July 15, 2023. I have accepted the position to be the first Therapeutic Recreation Specialist for the Town of Westwood, Massachusetts.

I would like to take a moment and let you know it has been a pleasure and a joy getting to know each and every one of you over the last 4 years. We have been through the excitement of athletes making their first basket, the thrill of facing our fears and climbing up a mountain during hiking club, or sharing our exciting news of a new job during Forever Young. Together, and through the dark days of the Global COVID-19 Pandemic, we stayed connected and brightened each other’s spirit. We envisioned better days on the beach, the woods, and our happy place, while playing charades, singing, and moving and grooving.

All our programs would not have been successful without the support of our terrific coaches, volunteers and part time staff. It has been my pleasure to work and learn from each one of them during our programs. I will be forever grateful for all they have done for me and the Brookline Recreation Therapy Division. I would also like to thank our many community partners, including Brookline Police Department, Special Olympics MA, Brookline Fire Department, the staff at Brookline Recreation, and more.

If you wish to stay in touch with me in Westwood, you can email at [email protected] or call the main number at (781) 461-0070.

It has been my honor to be your Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. There is a song in Hebrew that is called “Shalom Chaverim”. The English Translation is “Farewell, my friends. Till we meet again”. In other words, this is not a goodbye forever, it is until we see each other again.

Sincerely,

Micah Barshay

Micah E. Barshay, CTRS

06/29/2023

Final Reminder to sign up for Flag Football and Cheerleading this fall!

FINAL REGISTRATION REMINDER In an effort to start forecasting how many SOMA Flag Football teams we will have this year, registration for SOMA Flag Football and SOMA Cheerleading 2023 Registration is N

06/29/2023

As a reminder, in the event of a practice cancellation we will post on team reach, here on our page, an email notification, and a text alert (if you’re signed up). No news means that practice is still on.

We also kindly ask athletes to arrive no earlier than 5:45 PM for a chance for our coaches to huddle and plan for practice. If you arrive early (due to work or the train being early) we ask that you give us time and space without interruption to meet. We look forward to chatting with you throughout the practice!

06/20/2023

Enjoyed the beautiful weather at Walking Club today!