Superior Alliance for Independent Living

Come celebrate 10 years of fun, camaraderie, and some really good food!

You must register for this event. To register, call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected]

IRON MOUNTAIN: Lawn Games

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads. Lawn Games. Come and enjoy some end-of-summer fun with lawn games outside on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm CDT at Lake Antoine Park located at South Lake Antoine Road Iron Mountain. Call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected] by September 10, 2024 to register. On the bottom of the flyer is a blue and orange "SAIL" logo with the words SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. Image description ends.

MARQUETTE: Biking

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads. Biking. Join us for a leisurely bike ride on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am at Superior Mini Storage located at 1210 Sugarloaf Ave Marquette. Bring your own or use one of SAIL's many adaptive bicycles. SAIL will provide a helmet if you do not have one. Call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected] by September 9, 2024 to register. On the bottom of the flyer is a blue and orange "SAIL" logo with the words SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. Image description ends.

ESCANABA: Lawn Games

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads. Lawn Games. Come and enjoy some end-of-summer fun with lawn games outside on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Ludington Park on Lake Shore Drive in Escanaba. Meet at the tennis court parking lot. Hosted by: SAIL Disability Network of the UP Office. Call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected] by September 6, 2024 to register. On the bottom of the flyer is a blue and orange "SAIL" logo with the words SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. Image description ends.

MARQUETTE: Lawn Games

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads. Lawn Games. Come and enjoy some end-of-summer fun with lawn games outside on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Meet outside of the SAIL office if the weather permits. Hosted by: SAIL Disability Network of the UP Office. Call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected] by September 3, 2024 to register. On the bottom of the flyer is a blue and orange "SAIL" logo with the words SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. Image description ends.

MARQUETTE: Board Games

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads. Board Games. Join us to play some board games. Join your friends and have fun on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at Propylon Housing located at 1500 Norway Ave, Marquette. Hosted by: SAIL Disability Network of the UP Office. Call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected] by September 2, 2024 to register. On the bottom of the flyer is a blue and orange "SAIL" logo with the words SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. Image description ends.

L'ANSE: Lawn Games

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads. Lawn Games. Come and enjoy some end-of-summer fun with lawn games outside on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm at Waterfront Park on North Front Street in L'Anse. Hosted by: SAIL Disability Network of the UP Office. Call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected] by August 30, 2024 to register. On the bottom of the flyer is a blue and orange "SAIL" logo with the words SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. Image description ends.

HOUGHTON: Lawn Games

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads. Lawn Games. Come and enjoy some end-of-summer fun with lawn games outside on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at the Houghton Baptist Church from 10:30 am – 11:30 am. Located at 2801 W Sharon Ave, Houghton. Hosted by: SAIL Disability Network of the UP Office. Call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected] by August 30, 2024 to register. On the bottom of the flyer is a blue and orange "SAIL" logo with the words SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. Image description ends.

SAIL will be closed Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day!

Call to register! 906-228-5744

Come check out SAIL's free workshops!

You DO NOT have to be a consumer with SAIL to attend!!

This one is on Monday, September 16, at 3:00 PM at the SAIL office.

Please call the SAIL office at 906-228-5744 to register!

Please see attached flyer regarding upcoming Marquette County Senior Community Vaccine & Wellness events!

Brought to you by Upper Peninsula Health Plan and Superior Health Quality Alliance.

Please note that you do NOT have to be a consumer with SAIL to participate in our workshops!

Please call 906-228-5744 to register!

Come check out SAIL's free workshops!

You DO NOT have to be a consumer with SAIL to attend!!

This one is on Monday, September 16, at 3:00 PM at the SAIL office.

Please call the SAIL office at 906-228-5744 to register!

8/27/24

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO NO REGISTRANTS! Watch for more in the future!

8/27/24

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO NO REGISTRANTS! Watch for more in the future!

NEWBERRY: Birdability

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads. Birdability. Join us for an accessible walk and learn how to identify what birds can be found flying around your town on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Germfask from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Meet at the Visitor Center parking lot. Hosted by: SAIL Disability Network of the UP Office. Call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected] by August 26, 2024 to register. On the bottom of the flyer is a blue and orange "SAIL" logo with the words SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. Image description ends

Come check out SAIL's free workshops!

You DO NOT have to be a consumer with SAIL to attend!!

This one is on Monday, September 16, at 3:00 PM at the SAIL office.

Please call the SAIL office at 906-228-5744 to register!

The SEPTEMBER 2024 SPAR Calendar is here!

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads September Events in a list format: Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Houghton Lawn Games at Houghton Baptist Church from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Tuesday September 3, 2024 L'Anse Lawn Games at Waterfront Park from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Wednesday, September 4, 2024 Marquette Board Games at Propylon from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Thursday, September 5, 2024 Marquette Lawn Games at SAIL (lawn by the side of building by McDonalds) from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Escanaba Lawn Games at Ludington Park (next to the tennis court parking lot) from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Wednesday, September 11 2024 Marquette Biking at Superior Mini Storage 2120 Sugar Loaf Ave. from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Thursday, September 12 2024 Kingsford Lawn Games at Lake Antoine Park from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm CDT. Tuesday, September 17 2024 Ontonagon Fall Leaves at CCCMH Ontonagon from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 L'Anse Fall Leaves at CCCMH L'Anse from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Marquette Bowling at Powerhouse Gym from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Thursday, September 19 2024 Marquette Fall Leaves at SAIL from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Tuesday, September 24 2024 Escanaba Fall Leaves at the Civic Center from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Wednesday, September 25 2024 Marquette Movie Day at SAIL from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Thursday, September 26 2024 Kingsford Fall Leaves at Forever Friendship Drop-In Center from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm CDT. Event information and descriptions are provided. Important!

Please remember to register in advance for SPAR activities! There are limited numbers of spots for these events, and we need to make sure we have appropriate numbers of staff and resources for events to run smoothly. Events could also be canceled due to inclement weather, or a lack of participants signed up, so it is important to let us know you are coming in advance! Cut-off dates are two business days before a scheduled event. All times listed are Eastern Time Zone unless specified otherwise. Lawn Games Come and enjoy some end-of-summer fun with lawn games outside! Fall Leaves Even if you aren't quite ready to "leave" summer behind, come join us for a fun fall leaf craft! Where is the SAIL office? All activities held at the SAIL office will be in our new location at 1025 W. Washington St., Suite C in Marquette. Our building is located between McDonald's and the strip mall with Superior Suds Laundry. The entryway will be at the back of the building, and you will see SAIL signage on the correct door. Do you want SPAR events in your community? Let us know by contacting us by either the phone number or email address below! Call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected] to register. You must register for all SPAR events except the Independance. Image description ends.

DICKINSON COUNTY: Birdability

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads. Birdability. Join us for an accessible walk and learn how to identify what birds can be found flying around your town on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Fumee Lake Natural Area in Quinnesec from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm CDT. Meet at the end of Indiana Mine Road. Hosted by: SAIL Disability Network of the UP Office. Call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected] by August 27, 2024 to register. On the bottom of the flyer is a blue and orange "SAIL" logo with the words SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. Image description ends

8/27/24

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO NO REGISTRANTS! Watch for more in the future!

NEWBERRY: Birdability

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads. Birdability. Join us for an accessible walk and learn how to identify what birds can be found flying around your town on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Germfask from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Meet at the Visitor Center parking lot. Hosted by: SAIL Disability Network of the UP Office. Call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected] by August 26, 2024 to register. On the bottom of the flyer is a blue and orange "SAIL" logo with the words SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. Image description ends

ESCANABA: Birdability

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads. Birdability. Join us for an accessible walk and learn how to identify what birds can be found flying around your town on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Portage Point in Escanaba from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. Hosted by: SAIL Disability Network of the UP Office. Call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected] by August 23, 2024 to register. On the bottom of the flyer is a blue and orange "SAIL" logo with the words SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. Image description ends

Get ready, the August Independance is just about here!

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads. Indepen-DANCE. Please join us for the August Indepen-Dance! Let's celebrate the great outdoors indoors with this camping theme dance on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Lost Creek Community Center in Marquette from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Hosted by: SAIL Disability Network of the UP Office. On the bottom of the flyer is a blue and orange "SAIL" logo with the words SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. Image description ends

MARQUETTE: Birdability

How do ducks pay for groceries? They tell the cashier to put it on their bill!

Image description begins. The event flyer has a yellow background. In the upper middle is the black "SPAR" logo with the words Single Point for Activities and Recreation with a shooting blue and orange star on the side. The text on the flyer reads. Birdability. Join us for an accessible walk and learn how to identify what birds can be found flying around your town on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Chocolay Bayou Preserve from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Meet at the Marquette Welcome Center in Harvey. Hosted by: SAIL Disability Network of the UP Office. Call 906-228-5744 or email [email protected] by August 20, 2024 to register. On the bottom of the flyer is a blue and orange "SAIL" logo with the words SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula. Image description ends

Please call to sign up for this free workshop!

906-228-5744

Nourishing Minds: The Impact of Diet on Mental Health!

A free workshop!

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM at the SAIL office in Marquette!

Please call to sign up! 906-228-5744

Community partners gathered to celebrate the re-opening of LaCombe Baseball Field in Negaunee. SAIL partnered with the City of Negaunee in March of 2023 to complete a design review of the project as supporting documentation for a Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) grant application. Accessibility improvements implemented at LaCombe field included ramp access to the concession and restroom building and accessible seating next to the home plate bleachers. This partnership has helped make LaCombe Field a more accessible and inclusive space for all to enjoy. If your business or municipality has a project that you would like accessibility feedback on, reach out to the accessibility services team at SAIL at (906)-228-5744.

Nourishing Minds: The Impact of Diet on Mental Health!

A free workshop!

Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM at the SAIL office in Marquette!

Please call to sign up! 906-228-5744

SAIL partnered with Michigan Works this summer and were fortunate enough to have Gavi join our team for a short period. We have all had a wonderful time learning and growing together. Thank you Gavi for your time this summer. You have a bright future in helping others.

Call to sign up! 906-228-5744

A free workshop hosted by SAIL on Thursday, August 15.

Learn how to make freezer jam!

Registration is required. Please call SAIL at 906-228-5744 to register.

Sign up today for the Toss for a Cause Co****le Tournament! Winners receive cash prizes. Register by August 15th to gaurantee your two t-shirts.

Toss for a Cause Co****le Tournament https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toss-for-a-cause-cornhole-tournament-tickets-939880216027

Accessible thing of the month time!

Let's look at an access aisle.

What is an access aisle and why should they be left open?

The access aisle is the portion of the accessible parking space that should be striped or otherwise marked. This portion of the parking space should remain open to allow room to enter and exit the vehicle. Access aisles serving car and van parking spaces should be 60 inches or 5 feet wide minimum and should run the full length of the parking space. The access aisle in the photo is marked by a "no parking sign" and is striped on the ground.

Image description begins: In an outdoor parking lot, a red car is parked in an accessible parking space marked with the international symbol of accessibility. The parking space has a white-striped access aisle. Image description ends.