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BINA and rider Stella hosts friends displaced by Hurricane Maria
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November 4: 7th Annual Horsing Around at the Ritz Gala
November 4 & 5: Spartan Race - RUN for BINA!
November 18: Volunteer Orientation 2:30-5:00pm, Pre-Registration Required
November 30: BINA Cabi Party 7:30pm
December 23: Session 4 Ends
December 24 - January 1, 2018: CLOSED
January 2: Session 1 Begins
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November 4th
We are looking forward to celebrating another year of "Bringing People Together!"
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SPARTAN RACE AT FENWAY PARK
It's not too late to join Team BINA at this year's Race! Challenge yourself, have a blast and make a difference for BINA. Contact Karen at
Karen@binafarm.org
if you're
interested in participating!
All BINA racers will receive a Team BINA sport T-shirt for race day!
GO TEAM BINA!
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FASHION FOR A CAUSE
November 30th, 7:30pm
Join BINA parent Sandra Aussem for a Cabi Party to support BINA!
Emily A. with her instructor Elizabeth Shealy
"As a Cabi stylist, helping women is at the heart of everything I do. As a mom
of a developmentally delayed daughter, I am devoted to her needs all the time.
BINA Farm Center helps Emily thrive physically, mentally and emotionally. I would like to give back to BINA by donating a portion of my sales with your help."
Sip, snack and sit back while you enjoy a true shopping experience; a whole new way to shop for fashion.
Say goodbye to the frustrations of traditional mall or online shopping, as Sandra help's curate selections that will work for you and your lifestyle. Whether you are going to the barn, classroom, car pool, soccer fields or boardroom, we have the perfect look for you! Sandra will make suggestions on style and fit based on your needs and then will donate those proceeds directly to BINA Farm Center to support the members of the TAP Program in their fundraising efforts to purchase a mounting lift for the barn (see article below).
I hope you will join us on November 30th at 7:30pm at our Dedham Boutique!
Address: 115 Common Street, Dedham
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FAMILY AND FRIENDS SERVICE DAY
On September 17th, a team of BINA friends came out and joined forces working on the farm. Volunteers weeded and cleared the paths on the sensory trail and removed rocks from the turnout area. Despite the heat and humidity, the team worked tirelessly and kept the smiles and laughter going all afternoon. Thank you to all those who attended!
The day to day operations and upkeep of the farm is a huge task, requiring the work of many hands. We count on volunteers to help us with the care of the barn, the grounds and arenas, our sensory trail and our herd of wonderful horses. Stay tuned for a date announcement for our next
Family & Friends Service Day!
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PARTICIPANTS AND VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Are you looking for a way for you or your child to stay active this winter? Register today for BINA's winter session which begins on January 2! Limited spots available for Therapeutic Riding, Recreational Riding, Horsemanship and Vocational Training in Lexington, as well as indoor Rock Climbing at Dana Hall!
We are also looking for volunteers, ages 14 or over. Come to the barn and volunteer as a leader or sidewalker, help with work around the barn, work in the garden and spend time with our amazing horses, staff and participants.
Upcoming Volunteer Orientations:
11/18, 2:30-5:00pm (RSVP deadline 11/11)
Please contact Wendy at wendy@binafarm.org for more information or to sign up for programming or volunteering.
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On August 4th and September 15th, BINA welcomed employees from Salesforce. Volunteers joined us from both their Burlington and Boston offices and the teams worked hard to clear out our new group turnout area by digging out large rocks, and removing branches, sticks and debris from the area. They filled in holes with dirt and spread gravel around the posts of our new fencing. Finally, they weeded our sensory trail and cleared some fallen branches.
We were thrilled to have the team members from Salesforce join us for two days of hard work! Thank you so much for your time and effort, and we look forward to your returning to the barn soon!
Thank you, Salesforce!
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Thank you Thompson Habib Denison (THD) for your $2,500 donation to purchase 20 trees and shovels for the barn. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
We were thrilled to have a passionate group of THD employees take this donation full circle! On October 5th, they worked to prep, weed and plant their donated trees between the outdoor arena and the sensory trail. This will provide us with some much-needed privacy as we provide our services.
That's commitment, THD! Thank you!
If you would like learn more about getting your team out of the office for some fresh air, team building, service and fun, please contact Nicole Rotatori at Nicole@binafarm.org today!
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TEEN AMBASSADORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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TEEN AMBASSADORS AT WORK
Help TAP meet their fundraising goal for a mounting lift at the barn!
TAP members at the farm!
Our TAP members are on a mission! They are fundraising to purchase a mounting lift for the barn to allow riders who need assistance mounting and dismounting a safer, more independent way to begin and end their lessons.
CLICK HERE to learn more about their efforts and donate!
The TAP program was established to encourage and nurture future leaders in community service and non-profit organizations. TAP members contribute significantly to our mission of inclusivity and philanthropy, as they engage in community service projects around the barn and gain knowledge about how non-profit organizations function. Applicants must be between 14-18 years old and commit to a year in the program.
If you are interested in learning more about the TAP Program, please contact Nicole Rotatori at Nicole@binafarm.org
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THANK YOU FOR THE FOLLOWING GRANT AWARDS
BINA Farm Center was proud to receive a $7,500 grant award from the
Joy in Childhood Foundation, part of Dunkin brands. On Thursday, 10/19 Executive Director, Dale McCarthy proudly accepted the award on behalf of BINA!
Executive Director, Dale McCarthy with
Tom Manchester, Vice President, Field Marketing, Dunkin Brands
After volunteering their time and energy working at the barn, these corporations followed-up with grant funds for BINA!
A very special THANK YOU to
Eversource of MA for their $1,000 grant, and
Vynamic for their recent $500 grant!
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Destiny
i
s a 17 year old Paint/Draft/A
ppaloosa/Quarter Horse
cross. She is one of our biggest horses and definitely has the biggest feet! She has a beautiful appaloosa blanket and only has one brown spot on her left hip. Destiny has started into lessons the past two weeks and she loves all the attention she gets from all the BINA riders and volunteers. Destiny's favorite thing is to get scratches on neck and rump and makes very silly faces! Thank you to Board Member, Lynn Pedersen, for sharing Destiny with us.
Teen
Ambassador Anika riding Destiny
Gracy is our most recent addition! She is a 10 year old 14.2 hand gray Quarter Horse purchased from a small lesson program in NH. She is very sweet and loves attention as well as carrots. She will be starting lessons very soon.
Up close with Gracy
Sammy
is a 22 year old Appendix (Quarter horse x Thoroughbred). He has a very shiny liver chestnut coat with dapples and loves to take naps in the sun during the day. Sammy is a great teacher for all levels with his patient temperament. Sammy and Shasta have become fast best friends! Thank you to Ashley Harkins for sharing Sammy with us.
Sammy
posing with our Mitzvah Project students
Serene
is a 21 year old, 13.2 hand Welsh Pony. Her disposition is true to her name, and she is as sweet as can be. She has been a lesson pony most of her life, and jumped right into her job doing hippotherapy, therapeutic riding and recreational riding lessons at BINA. She is well-loved by all of the participants, volunteers and staff who have had the opportunity to work with her so far!
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SO MANY EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT BINA
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BINA relies on the generosity of individuals, groups and corporations within our community. There are so many ways to support BINA!
- Stock Donations: A fantastic way to give in this current market! Give the gift of stock! CLICK HERE to learn more about making a stock donation!
- Employer Matching:
Does your employer match donations? Contact
Karen@binafarm.org to learn how your donation can make double the impact!
- Give While You Shop: Sign up for AmazonSmile and 0.5% of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases will go directly to BINA Farm Center.
- Shop for BINA: Take a look at our Amazon Wish List! There are many items that are needed at the barn, and your donation can make a big difference.
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BINA Farm Center
207 Union Street
Natick, MA 01760
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