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~ 2012 Summer Events ~
Time is now really imminant to make reservations for the summer events the organization will be attending. Lodging could be a real problem if you don't get a headstart on it!
We encourage participation as we enter into our 14th year of providing interesting travel to bring society together throughout the America's. This year our concentration is on attending two spectacular events you won't want to miss and reuniting with our Maryland and New England families, friends and members.
Date and place for gatherings will be announced in Breaking News soon.
32nd National Veterans Wheelchair Games (NVWG)
Monday, June 25, 2012 to Saturday, June 30, 2012
Richmond, Virginia is the place to be for the 32nd National Wheelchair Games (NVWG) and the extraordinary Veterans who continue to share their sportsmanship with 17 different games on June 25 to June 30, 2012.
This event is the worlds largest wheelchair competition held annually for qualified Veterans using wheelchairs. NVWG is enjoyed by people with and without disabilities; while over 500 qualified Veterans using wheelchairs inspire everyone!
All competitive events are free and open to the public to watch! Visit this link for more information: http://www.wheelchairgames.com/
Two photographers from Wheel Me On... will be there and on the look-out for interesting athletes. Veterans participating in this year's event are encouraged to let us know by adding their name to the Wheel Me On Event page on Facebook.
The 31st Boston Harborfest ~ Bicentennial Celebration of the War of 1812
June 28, 2012 ~ July 4, 2012
The 31st Boston Harborfest will include the Bicentennial Celebration of the War of 1812, scheduled June 28 to July 4, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Blue Angels, Boston Pops, Tall Ships and fireworks will be highlights.
Wheel Me On... Board Directors plan to arrive from Richmond, VA. Please let us know if you will be attending this event by adding your name to the "events" page on the Facebook wall for Wheel Me On.
Tall Ships Gathering to Commemorate the War of 1812
June 30, 2012 ~ July 6, 2012
Boston Harbor & Charleston Naval Base Area
The United States Navy and its partners and Operation Sail, Inc. will commemorate the 200th year of the War of 1812 with Historic Tall Ships gathering in the harbor scheduled to arrive on June 30 and remain until July 6, 2012 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The USS Constitution, (Old Ironsides), docked near Boston at the Navy Yard in Charleston, played an important role during the conflict of the War of 1812. This vessel is completely wheelchair accessible when docked. Another ship likely to be there is the USS Constellation; very wheelchair accessible. A multitude of Historic Ships are expected.
Contact informtion for members and associates of Wheel Me On... attending this event will be made to individuals signing up on events as posted on the Events page for Wheel Me On via Facebook.
As Soon As We Can Get To This Project!
Additional Web Pages: Articles and Photos of Travels in the Americas
Historic Military Vessels - A Continuing Legacy!
Updates in Members Only
United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE
Wheel Me On... Historic Military Vessels 2011 program witnessed a remarkable sighting at the Charleston Navy Yard in Boston, Massachusetts, when the United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE made her appearance within the harbor and faced off with a nose-to-nose engagement with USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides", on July 22, 2011 as she moored-up directly in front.
Both historic military vessels were dressed in full colors and in perfect alignment. Board Directors of Wheel Me On... witnessed Officers, Crew Members and Cadets on board greeted by a barage of anxious family, friends and vistors as the extraordinary USCG Barque Eagle returned from her summer voyage.
Sailing to six ports of call, including from whence EAGLE was built in Germany during 1936 and claimed as a "war prize" following the end of World War II by the United States of America and retrieved by the United States Coast Guard with ten hand-picked Crew Members who selected the vessel and renamed her "EAGLE". Edward Lowe remembers his experience well and as Eagle returns to her homeport in the USA, our bet is Mister Lowe will be there to greet her.
Sailing these waters for EAGLE's 75th Anniversay was not always an easy task, but the rewards were plentful when reaching six separete Ports of Call and then returning to the United States of America. EAGLE will stop at two more ports before reaching her final distination.
Did you know people using mobility devices perfer vacationing using passenger cruise vessels?
The major problem is finding the fully accessible cruise with land tours at Ports of Call!
More information about the Wheel Me On... Caravan 2011 experience held in Bedford County, Pennyslvania, is now featured in the October issue of PN Magazine. Scroll down and click on the newest edition of PN and read the article to pique your interest and explore!
Wheel Me On... Supports the Paralyzed Veterans of America!
PN Magazine
The magazine for wheelchair users - news and information to broaden your horizons and improve your life.
Julia Hollenbeck is frequently a contributing writer for PN. Publications including her provacative opinions, writing skills and photography are provided in Breaking News.
Wheel Me On... supports her edeavors and may contribute articles relating to functions held by their non-profit organization.
Board Director James Tessier was included as an additional photograper in 2010 for Wheel Me On...
February 2011
Health Smarts:
Cold Intolerance -
"A Winter Nightmare" |
April 2011
YES - YOU CAN TRAVEL
"See the Light!"
(New England States)
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May 2011
Exploring Our World
"Escape Into the Past"
Covered Bridges
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August 2011
Exploring Our World
Escape to Eleuthera
A Small Bahamian Island...
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October 2011
The 31st NVWG
History on Wheels
Bedford County, PA |
December 2011
Get Ready...Get Set...Cruise!
Feature:
Ten Day Cruise Packing
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April 2010
Global Connections
with Travel
Equaling Awareness
"Accessible" Cruises?
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May 2010
SPECIAL SECTION
Positive Outcomes -
Research/Sports
"Access: Land Tours"
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June 2010
Summer Cooldown
Head for the water!
"Can You Float?"
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July 2010
A Great Destination
Providence, RI
Special Section:
ADA After 20 Years
"Has Access -
Really Improved?"
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October 2010
Rehab Through Sports
An enduring tradition
Travel Tips
"Solo Road Trip:
How Safe Is It?" |
December 2010
PN Cover with Hollenbeck
Past and Present:
Historical Ships Still Serve
Feature - History Afloat:
"Military Sailing Ships" |
September 2009
PN cover with Hollenbeck
and Service Animal "Froggie"
Feature article:
"Worth the Venture -
Cruising & Land Tours" | December 2009
Special Section
"Are You Stylin'?"
Travel Tips -
"Service Animal Potty Patrol"
(on cruise ships) |
Click the magazine's cover above, then click "title" above on the PN website to read and see part of articles posted on this web page!
If you live near Clarksville, TN and are willing to volunteer your time for any one of a wide array of positions, please contact us using the link to the form below and let us know your field of interest. We are conviently located in the Saint Bethlehem area of Clarksville.
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