Month: August 2025

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What You Missed at Our August Able Buddies NC Family and Friends Night!

August’s Family and Friends Night was a true Beach Party celebration! Thanks to our incredible decorating committee, the fellowship hall was transformed into a seaside paradise. Families enjoyed a delicious spread that included octopus-shaped hot dogs, ham and cheese croissants, pineapple meatballs, and plenty of sweet desserts.

This month, we were proud to be sponsored by the lovely Miss Heather Loughery and her family.  Heather has been with Able Buddies NC since our very first dance and continues to be a shining light in our community.

The evening was made even more memorable with a special announcement—congratulations to Michele Pratt and Ryan Baker on their engagement!  What a joy to celebrate love and friendship together!

And of course, no Able Buddies NC night is complete without games, dancing, and plenty of laughter.

Be sure to save the date for our next Family and Friends Night: September 19th! Our theme will be SAFETY, and we’re thrilled to welcome Holly Ridge Fire and Rescue for a fun and educational presentation—complete with a real fire truck!

If you’d like to join our mailing list or have any questions, email Aileen@AbleBuddiesNC.org.

We can’t wait to see you next month for another night of fun, family, and friendship!

 

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What You Missed at Our July Able Buddies NC Family and Friends Night!

If you missed our July  Able Buddies NC Family and Friends Night, you missed a home run of an evening! The theme was SPORTS, and boy, did everyone show up ready to play!

From football jerseys to baseball caps, the room was full of team spirit as our guests came dressed to represent their favorite sports teams. We served up classic stadium snacks—hotdogs and popcorn—to keep the game-day vibes going strong.

Our amazing decorating committee really hit it out of the park! The Fellowship Hall was transformed into a festive, sporty scene that made everyone feel like they were stepping out onto the field.

We were thrilled to see many new faces, including the warm welcome of the newly founded Special Needs Association of Coastal Carolina. We love seeing our community grow and connect with others who share our mission and values.

A very special thank you goes out to Providence Baptist Church for generously allowing us to use their Fellowship Hall each month, as well as Onslow County —they’re a huge part of what makes these events possible.

Our next Family and Friends Night will be on August 15th and our theme will be  Beach Party/ Luau.  Thank you to Heather Loughery and Family for sponsoring!

If you’d like to join us for future Family and Friends Nights, we’d love to have you! Please contact Aileen at Aileen@AbleBuddiesNC.org to be added to our mailing list, and follow us on our Able Buddies NC Family and Friends Night Facebook page for updates and event details.

We hope to see you at our next event—bring your friends, family, and your team spirit!