Don’t Miss the HIANN Picnic, Barbeque, Raffle and Kayaking Event on August 18th

August 11th is the cutoff date for reservations!!!!!

If you have not already contacted us to make your reservation, please do so as soon as possible. The last day we will accept reservations is August 11th. We must make preparations for the picnic and we have at least 100 members, family and friends attending.

This is just a reminder that HIANN will provide barbequed entrees and cold drinks. We ask that everyone attending bring a food item that can be enjoyed by a lot of people such as a salad, deserts or another main dish. Please let Jeff know what dish you are planning to bring, if you have not already done so.

We will have many additional great prizes, but we still need raffle prizes, so please contact Alison Hume, if you have a prize to donate.

We have another special event planned. We are going to offer, on a first come first serve basis, a kayaking class for approximately 15 to 20 members starting at 2:00. Survivors will have first priority. Most of the kayaks are the tandem type, so we can accommodate survivors with mobility issues as long as they have a family member or caregiver to help paddle. Again, these will be available on a first come first serve basis and we already have a number of requests. Don’t wait to make your reservation.

Our barbeque will start promptly at noon and end by 1:00. Our raffle is scheduled from 1:00 to 2:00 and kayaking from 2:00 to 3:00. So please be on time or even a little early. Then after or event enjoy the beautiful beaches of San Harbor State Park.

Caution!!!! Parking will be very limited. Additional information will be provided to all attendees prior to the picnic. We want everyone to have a great time at this incredibly beautiful location, but parking spots will be at a premium. Those arriving late, will probably not find parking in the park and have to take a shuttle bus from Incline. Carpooling is highly encouraged.

Contact Jeff at jeff@mcdaniel.net (209) 482-8562 or Alison at abhumerus@yahoo.com (775) 232-2818

All HIANN Members are encouraged to attend the Board Meeting to learn more about HIANN operations and to provide constructive input.

 Reno Aces Baseball Game

When: Friday Evening, August 2, 2019, starting game time 7:05 PM

Location: Greater Nevada Field in Downtown Reno - On Second Street

Who: All members in good standing and limited to one guest per member.

Cost: There is no cost to participate.

We have 30 tickets available on a first come first serve basis. Please contact Jeff at (209) 482-8562 or jeff@mcdaniel.net if you would like to attend. 

HIANN Sponsored Water Sports Event 

With Achieve Tahoe At Donner Lake 

When: July 28 - Sunday - From 10:00 To 3:00

HIANN is sponsoring a water sports event through Achieve Tahoe for 15 interested HIANN survivors. Enjoy an entire day of boating, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding and tubing on beautiful Donner Lake. All activities are guided by the experienced Achieve Tahoe staff and volunteers. Achieve Tahoe provides all equipment including adaptive devices for survivors with physical disabilities. There will be a Delicious hosted picnic lunch at noon and then back to the lake for more fun. See the Achieve Tahoe website event video at https://achievetahoe.org/content/sierra-summer-sports for activity information.

 Guests, family and caregivers are encouraged to attend to take pictures and provide transportation. Lunch will be provided to family or caregivers by HIANN; however, due to the cost of the event HIANN is only sponsoring members that are survivors. If space becomes available, caregivers can participate at the cost of $80 per person.

 Once you make your reservation, should you cancel, HIANN will ask you to pay for your reservation,   provided we cannot find a replacement survivor at the cost of $80. Reservations are due by May 9th. So, we have little time to confirm our participants.

 Event requirements include:

You must provide your own form of transportation to and from Donner Lake.

There is paperwork to process for Achieve Tahoe that must be completed prior to the event.

You must make your formal reservation by May 9th. No reservations will be taken after this date.

Contact Jeff  with your reservation at jeff@mcdaniel.net or call/text (209) 482-8562!!!!

Million Dollar Quartet - Musical

 Come join HIANN members and guests to see this wonderful musical, Million Dollar Quartet, at the    beautiful outdoor Sand Harbor Shakespeare Festival Theatre on the shores of Lake Tahoe. On December 4, 1956, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley fatefully found themselves together in a  Memphis recording studio. The historic rock ‘n’ roll jam session that resulted was electrifying. Step back in time to experience this irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets and celebrations – which boasts    powerhouse performances and an incredible score of rock ‘n’ roll, R&B and country hits, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog” and more.

HIANN purchased 42 tickets which are available on a first-come first-serve basis, so if you are interested please contact Jeff McDaniel with your reservation via email at jeff@mcdaniel.net or call/text to (209) 482-8562. Each member can bring one guest. Caution!!! Tickets will go very fast and survivors will be given priority. In addition, HIANN has reserved a group of picnic tables inside the venue, so if you are interested, bring a picnic basket or purchase dinner at the festival and join our members in a bit of  socializing prior to the start of the musical.

When: Sunday, July 21st - Picnic starts at 5:30 PM - Show starts at 7:30. Arrive no later than 7:00.

Location: Warren Edward Trepp Stage Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe NV State Park, 2005 Highway 28 Incline Village, NV 89451.

Cost: There is no cost to participate.

Please note: If you cancel your reservation after you confirm your participation or do not show, HIANN will send you an invoice at the cost of $30 per reservation, provided we cannot find a replacement.

We Need Volunteers !!!!!!

Children’s Nevada Discovery Museum - Reno Bike Safety Day

 HIANN has scheduled a bike safety day at the Children’s Museum in Reno where HIANN Members will    provide bicycle helmets and bike safety materials for the Museum’s patrons. Volunteers will spend the afternoon fitting helmets on children and adults. This is one of our most worthwhile projects by providing equipment that will help protect children and adults from the possibilities of a traumatic brain injury. All of the equipment that our HIANN volunteers will be giving away is provided by the Nevada Department of Transportation.

And after the event, all HIANN volunteers will be provided dinner at a local downtown Reno eatery!!!!!

Would you like to help us for this volunteer project? If so, please contact Jeff McDaniel at jeff@mcdaniel.net or call/text (209) 482-8562. We need approximately 5 - 6 volunteers.

When: June 26, Wednesday from 2:30 PM to approximately 5:30 PM, followed by dinner

Location:  Nevada Discovery Museum, 490 S Center St, Reno, NV 89501-2105

 Who: All members, caregivers, and family are invited and encouraged  to participate.

Come join your fellow HIANN members and friends for the 100th Anniversary of the Reno Rodeo Sunday, June 23 at 7:00!!!!!! This is a fun event that HIANN has not attended in years, but we had a number of members suggest we return. HIANN has purchased 32 tickets which are available on a first-come first-serve basis, so if you are interested please contact Jeff McDaniel with your reservation via email at jeff@mcdaniel.net or call/text your request to (209) 482-8562. Each member can bring one guest. Caution!!! Tickets will go very fast. 

When:  Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 7:00 pm to end. 

Location:   1350 N. Wells Avenue Reno, NV 89512  

Who:  Space is limited to the first 32 participants to make a reservation. 

Please note that if you cancel your reservation after you confirm your attendance or do not show, HIANN will send you an invoice at the cost of $15 per reservation, provided we cannot find a replacement.

This will be the last physical fitness class until the Fall. Enjoy your Summer out getting some fresh air and excersize.

Last class for this season. Classes start back up in the fall. Enjoy your summer.

A BBQ is planned fter the workout.

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Carson 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3-00

Carson City 11:30-3:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Second HIANN Sponsored Go-Cart Race Day Is Here!

Saturday, May 18 From 2:00 PM To 5:00 PM

HIANN was again able to make arrangements for go-cart racing at the Carson Raceway      indoor track in North Carson City. We had a great time last October and all participants will get the opportunity to dethrone our 2018 champions Wyatt and Michelle. We will have groups of 5 - 6 members race for approximately 20 laps around an indoor oval go-cart track. Winners of their heats will advance to a final round during our last hour and we should have time for interested members to race a second time. Caregivers, family, guests and children over the age of 12 or big enough to reach the peddles are invited to attend. Members with mobility issues will be given the first priority for rides and their preferred times.

When: May 18, Saturday, Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Location: 3777 North Carson Street, Carson City NV 89706 - Just South of the Carson    Tahoe Regional Medical Center on the opposite side of the road

 Who: All members, caregivers, family, children and guests are invited and encouraged  to attend. 

!!!!!!  We have room for about 36 – 40 racers so reservations are required  !!!!!!

Please contact Jeff McDaniel at jeff@mcdaniel.net or call/text (209) 482-8562 to schedule your reservation. Races will be scheduled every 20 minutes.

Light refreshments and smacks will be served.

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Carson City 11:30-1:00, Reno 1:30-3:00

Annual HIANN Bowling Tournament

Come join us at our sixth annual HIANN bowling tournament and pizza party in Carson City on May 6th. We guarantee that you will see some of the worst bowlers in our area. Some of the lanes will have bumpers and the bowling alley will provide a ramp to help those that have issues with either picking-up or rolling a bowling ball, so anyone can participate! There is no cost for our bowling event!

Who:  Members, family, children & caregivers. Only one guest per member and no ringers.

When: Monday, May 6th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location:  Carson Lanes 4600 Snyder Ave., Carson City, NV, 89701

 Please call the Carson Lanes with any questions about the facilities at (775) 883-2606.

Contact Jeff at jeff@mcdaniel.net or call/text with your reservation to (209) 482-8562.

Reservations are required for lane and food counts!!!!!!

HIANN has had the fortunate opportunity to be introduced to a local non-profit organization that provides custom made recumbent bikes at no cost to individuals that have disabilities. They make each custom recumbent bike in a wide range of sizes all made to meet an individual’s specific needs. The goal is to provide bikes that require a person to use their hand and foot combination to improve coordination, strength, and range of motion and to provide a  wonderful mode of transportation. Please note that this program does not include regular two wheel bikes or two wheel recumbent bikes.

Only five (5) bikes are available, so unfortunately we cannot guarantee that every request can be filled. Survivors with physical disabilities will be given the highest priority .

How can you sign-up for this great chance to get a brand new bike made just for you!!!!!

All HIANN survivors with a disability and all HIANN members in good standing qualify. Please complete the following questions and send your responses to Jeff at jeff@mdcaniel.net or call/text (209) 482-8562 with the answer to the questions below.

You must submit a brief one or two sentence description of your disability in writing or over the phone.

You must have a secure location to store your bike at your home or apartment.

You must have a safe and secure lock for your bike, when not being used at home. An example would be if you go to the grocery store, your bike must be securely locked while you shop. For those that are unable to provide this, HIANN can help.

You must be prepared to travel to Reno on April 14th at 1:00 to meet with an AMBUCS representative to have your bike designed to accommodate your specific needs. All bikes are custom made to these specifications. An appointment will be made for each request for fitting and pickup at a later date in June in Reno.

You must be willing to have your picture taken and used by the sponsoring non-profit companies.

Requests will be taken on a first come first serve basis and again we what to remind you that there is a chance that some requests may not be fulfilled. For those of you that have already sent a request to Jeff or signed-up in the past, simply complete the questions listed above.

Reno Philharmonic Stings Concert

HIANN has partnered with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra to again provide a wonderful program in South Reno at UNR/TMCC’s Redfield Campus. This event offers an afternoon filled with the unique musical talents of the Reno Philharmonic Strings Ensemble as they perform an original set and discuss their      backgrounds and musical instruments. This will be followed by the opportunity for HIANN Members to mingle with the musicians and enjoy light refreshments together. This is our second concert and last year’s was a learning experience and a lot of fun. Don’t miss this one!!!! Reservations are required, so if you would like to attend, please contact Jeff McDaniel via email at jeff@mcdaniel.net or call/text (209) 482-8562.

Who:  All HIANN Members, Friends, Family, Caregivers and Guests are invited and encouraged  to attend

When:  Saturday, April 13, 2019 

Time:  Concert from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm followed by light refreshments and discussions with the           musicians

Location:  The Redfield Campus for UNR/TMCC South Reno, 18600 Wedge Parkway, Bldg A, Room 227,  Reno, Nevada 89512  - Directions on parking will be provided prior to the event.

Please note that survivors are given first priority to register for all HIANN events. If guests or caregivers are interested in participating, they can only do so if space is available. If you cancel your reservation after you confirm your attendance, HIANN will ask you to pay for your reservation, provided we cannot find a replacement survivor at the cost of $20 per reservation.

Now that your pot has dried, it is time to glaze it and pop it in the kiln so be sure to come back for this class.

HIANN Pottery Class - March 25th and April 8th

Ogres-Holm Pottery Studio - Carson City

HIANN invites all members and caregivers to join us for our first pottery class at the Ogres-Holm Pottery  Studio located in the Carson Mall. The class is offered in two parts. During the first class on March 25 all attendees will mold clay into a bowl. During the second class you will paint or glaze your bowl. In-between and after our second class the Studio fill fire your bowl in a kiln.  

When:  First Class: Monday, March 25, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Second Class: Monday, April 8, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

 Location:   Ogres-Holm Pottery Studio,  1215 S Carson St. Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 461-3616

Who:  Space is limited to 20 participants on a first come first-serve basis.

We have room to accommodate approximately 20 people in the class. Reservations are available on a first come first serve basis.  If you are interested in attending the class or have additional questions, please contact Jeff McDaniel at (209) 482-8562 or jeff@mcdaniel.net. Light Refreshments will be provided.

 Please note that survivors are given first priority in our class. If guests or caregivers are interested in participating, they can only do so if space becomes available. Also, if you cancel your reservation after you confirm your attendance, HIANN will ask you pay for your reservation, provided we cannot find a replacement survivor at the cost of $25 per reservation.

HIANN Sponsored Skiing, Boarding and Adaptive Skiing Event 

With Achieve Tahoe At Alpine Meadows Ski Resort 

When: March 28, 2019 From 1:30 To 4:00

HIANN is sponsoring a skiing event through Achieve Tahoe, another local non-profit organization, for any interested HIANN survivor. The event will include ski rental equipment, lift ticket, and a personal lesson from an expert Achieve Tahoe instructor. For those survivors with mobility disabilities, Achieve Tahoe will recommend one of the different skiing options as indicated in our photographs above. For those survivors without mobility or balance issues, Achieve Tahoe will provide individual or small group lessons for boarders and skiers. Guests, family and caregivers are encouraged to attend to take pictures and provide transportation. This event is only being provided to survivors in good membership standing.

 Lesson requirements include: You must provide your own form of transportation to the ski rental location and then on to Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. If you are interested in an adaptive skiing lesson, you must not exceed 185 pounds. Achieve Tahoe provides all adaptive skiing equipment.

There is paperwork to process for Achieve Tahoe. It must be completed  and received by Jeff no later than December 16th. If you are interested, contact Jeff immediately.

It will be cold, so you must have proper clothing for a skiing adventure.

You must make your formal reservation with Jeff by December 12th. No reservations will be taken after this date.

Some members might qualify for a scholarship through Achieve Tahoe, so HIANN may ask you to consider submitting a scholarship application to assist HIANN with the cost of the event, which will cost over $100 per participant.

Contact Jeff at jeff@mcdaniel.net or call/text (209) 482-8562  

HIANN “Annual Meeting” with the election of officers and board members for 2019. All HIANN members are encouraged to attend. After the elections, the meeting will also be more like a workshop with emphasis on a review of what HIANN has done in the past and where we want to go in the future.