With regular get-togethers, sports competitions and other activities, the men and women in the Washington Township group have formed a community.
Ten years ago, WTSO added a Wednesday get-together to their schedule. Fun activities included bowling, trips to the zoo or just hanging out for lunch and making signs for a favorite activity — the Special Olympics Polar Plunge at Butler University. The most valuable asset that formed within this group, however, is more subtle. With the Wednesday get-togethers, sports competitions and other activities, the men and women in the Washington Township group have formed a community.
During a recent bowling outing, friends hugged, congratulated each other on good ball throws, helped those in need and did some friendly teasing with their opponents. At a Butler Women’s basketball game they took in the atmosphere, two held hands while a favorite song was played over the loudspeaker. Selfies were taken and shared. At lunch getting ready for the Polar Plunge, friends helped each other get drink refills or dessert.
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