OASIS Adaptive Sports

John was a snowsports instructor for OASIS. We all miss him and appreciate the on going support his family has for OASIS!

Yesterday we lost one of our Adaptive Ski Instructors. Chuck Laws was a mono skier who was with us for a number of years. Due to ill health he hasn’t been with us the last several years.

He worked with our very first sit skier and it was amazing to watch him teach the Veteran and connect with him on a level that able bodied skiers could not.

We called him as Chuckles because he always had a smile, a story to tell, and a love of life.

He will be missed. Our love goes out to his family and friends.

He will watch over us next ski season and will be with several
other instructors who have gone before him.

Rest In Peace, my friend.

On this Memorial Day, let us remember all of those men and women who gave their lives so that we are able to enjoy the freedoms we have in this country today. God Bless Them All!

For anyone who wants the link for the Nathan Wenzel Fundraiser at Bristol
Mountain on 2/19, here it is:

https://natewenzel.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Nathan Wenzel Howard Hanna Fundraiser 2022 Online ordering for Nathan Wenzel Howard Hanna Fundraiser 2022 ends on Wed, Feb 23, 2022 (11:59 PM EST)

Come support our winter fundraiser this Saturday. Please see details on the flier!

🎄 MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄
Thanks to all our Veterans who have sacrificed so much so that we can enjoy holidays like today.
We wish you and your families a very happy and healthy holiday season!
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Have a wonderful day. We are thankful for all the Veterans who served to protect our nation and give us the freedoms we enjoy today. Bless you all!

A special thank you to all Veterans ❤️❤️

Limited tickets ... get yours soon and come down and support the cause!

OASIS Adaptive Sports updated their phone number.

We are back at Bristol Mountain with our snowsports program. Only a few vets this year, but we are so happy to have the Vets who participated in last year's program return.

Thanks to Dan Fuller at Bristol for allowing us to return even with all the Covid restrictions.

The new owners of Lock, Stock & Barrel Restaurant on Route 64 near Bristol Mt. are hanging stockings for nonprofit organizations and reached out to us.

So stop by and patronize them and add a little donation!

Happy Holidays to all!

In these COVID times when life is challenging, Think of happy times and be grateful that we live in this country with Veterans who have protected us. Thank you, Vets. Happy Thanksgiving wherever you are celebrating!
The OASIS Family

A special Happy Veteran’s to those we serve at OASIS Adaptive Sports. It has our privilege and honor to have fun with you in our programs.

We have become a family, and it has been a special way for our instructors and volunteers to give back to you in thanks for your personal sacrifices!

Looking forward to serving more Vets in the future!

Thank you to all who served and protected our country so that we could enjoy our freedom.

Very sad news. Tony Annis (2nd from right) passed away today from at heart attack. He has been a ski instructor for our OASIS family for years. He also previously taught skiing at Bristol and was a former member of the Ski Patrol at Bristol and Brantling. We will miss his smile and willingness to help out our Veterans. Our condolences go out to his wife Joyce and Family. He will be missed.

Jerry was a friend of the OASIS family at Bristol. He assisted our Vets and ski instructors in getting to places on the mountain to ski. He was always just a phone call away and never said no! He will be missed.

https://www.facebook.com/1480258378936415/posts/2388246011470976/

The world is a little less bright this morning with the passing of former Eastern Division Director and National Awards Advisor Jerry Sherman. Jerry passed away unexpectedly in his sleep last night. Jerry was highly respected throughout the Eastern Division and across the National Ski Patrol world as a highly accomplished patroller and administrator, as well as a really good and nice person. He is well loved by those of us who knew and worked with him, and we will miss him tremendously. Our condolences and warm wishes for strength and peace go out to his wife Carole and his family in this very difficult time.

The relapse and overdose rate has increased by 30% since March 2020. Mental health issues related to our lock down and the pandemic are especially hard for people with depression. NAMI, The National Alliance on Mental Health has a 24-hour helpline: 1-800-950-6264.
Now, I’m asking my small corner of FB to follow suit: Could any two of my Facebook friends just copy and repost to share the helpline far and wide?
Just two. Any two. Say done.

We are BACK!!! YAY!!! Our horsemanship program has been running for several weeks and our sailing program has just begun. So good to be getting our Vets back outside again!

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives for our freedom. Please take a moment to remember those who have given us so much.

Struggling with life during these pandemic times. Remember you are not alone!


1-800-273-8255

Call if you are experiencing issues that you can’t handle!

Ski Season may be over ... but let's think about how good it was for our volunteers and Vets! Think happy thoughts and stay positive!!

Need something to do during these trying times, check this Facebook post. Compeer is a good organization in our area doing good things for local people.

https://www.facebook.com/100039654960449/posts/202175907780907/

Today we worked with a Vet who had to face her fears of going up a chair lift and skiing down a slope that terrified her. We are happy to report that the first run was a little rough, but the second run was wonderful. She even had smiles at the end!
Congrats on a job well done and most of all for conquering your fears!

Please join us on Thursday, 3/5 Bristol Mountain Resort, for a fun day to honor two of our instructors who passed away from cancer three years ago.

John Faulkner and John Rossettie were two dedicated instructors at Bristol and for OASIS as volunteers. This our 3rd annual - Take a run for 'JOHN' Memorial Fundraiser. Take a run in their honor and a suggested donation of $1 per run goes towards the OASIS Snowsports Program.

The weather is supposed to be sunny again, so join us for the festivities. We will have representatives at the COMET EXPRESS 10:00 am - 1:00pm.

Sadly James Hager passed away from cancer before Christmas. He was in our Snowsports, Sailing, and Archery programs. On Tuesday, February 25, at 1:30, there will be a memorial service at the Canandaigua VA, Building 5 for anyone who wants to attend.

He was a wonderful man who found happiness participating in our sports. We already miss his smiling face at Bristol Mountain. Rest in peace, James.

Yesterday Local 86 Electricians Union sponsored an ice fishing fundraiser for OASIS on Sodus Bay. Many thanks to Ian Glaser for hosting this event on such a beautiful day!