Sandra Beasley Independent Living Center Community Newsletter - August 2026

Welcome!

Thank you everyone for your support during the month of July . It has been amazing to see the continued support from our community throughout the last month . We have received a donation of 2 easy use can openers from someone in the community . We are very thankful for the thoughtful ness and support that members of our community continue to provide. Thank you to our board member Dr. Jami Benton for the donation of eggs for our deviled eggs skills class , this ha s made i t possible for us to teach our consumers about more than just day to day cooking . We would also like to thank our board member , Frieda Kliewer - Dow , for her generous $50 donation toward the purchase of a pop - up canopy for outreach events. Her generous donation brings us one step closer to reaching potential consumers throughout the eight counties we serve. We ha d a very successful month with our skills classes , and we hope t o continue t hat momentum while reaching even more consumers on their journey toward independent living. In July we celebrated the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that protects the rights of people with disabilities and promotes accessibility , inclusion , and e qual opportunity . Sandra Beasley Independent Living Center remains commit ted to advancing the spirit of the ADA through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Volunteers Needed for Cherokee Strip Days! Sandra Beasley Independent Living Center is seeking volunteers to help design, build, and participate in our Cherokee Strip Days parade float on September 19, 2026. This is a great opportunity to support disability awareness and represent our organization in the community. To volunteer, call (580) 237 - 8508 or email info@sbilc.com . Donations & Volunteer Opportunities As we continue improving our facility and expanding our services, we are seeking donations of the following items:

Donation Needs

• Wall Clock

• Computer monitors with cameras

• Printer/ Scanner

• Office furniture ( desks and occasional chairs )

• Puzzles

• 2 X 40 - inch plastic folding tables

• Office décor

• Adaptive equipment (left - handed scissors, reachers, zipper pulls, sock aids, rocker knives, weighted utensils, non -slip cutting board /mixing boards, exercise steps, and resistance bands)

• 2x Outdoor director ’s folding chairs Volunteers Opportunities

• Organizing and labeling inventory (craft supplies/holiday decorations)

• Class aide assistance

• Outreach event personnel

• Washer plumbing

• Dryer outlet installation

• Hanging peg boards

• Installing door sweeps

• Sharpening Knives

• Scanning documents and organizing sensitive documents (computer skills preferred ) If you are interested in donating or volunteering , please contact us at (580) 237- 8508 or email at info@sbilc.com

Community Book Exchange

We are excited to announce the creation of our new Community Book Exchange Program ! This program will provide consumers and community members with access to books that can be borrowed, shared, and enjoyed by everyone. We are currently seeking donations of gently used books for all ages and interests, including:

• Fiction and nonfiction

• Mystery and suspense

• Westerns

• Romance

• Inspirational books

• Cookbooks

• History and educational books

• Children's books

• Large - print books

• Audiobooks Books may be dropped off or mailed to:

Sandra Beasley Independent Living Center 215 E. Randolph Avenue Enid, OK 73701 Your donations will help create a welcoming resource that encourages learning, literacy, and community connection.

Thank you for helping us grow our Community Book Exchange! August Updates & Upcoming events We will be attending First Friday in Enid , OK in down town off of Randolph . We will be there from 6 - 9pm. August Skills training classes All classes are held from 2:00pm - 4:00pm and are provided free of charge and all disabilities are welcome .

• August 6 - How to Set Up Utilities Skills Class (need to b e able to read & write )

• August 11 - How to Make Lemonade Skills Class

• August 13 - Monthly To - Do List Skills Class (need to b e able to read & write)

• August 18 - Plan a Trip in Oklahoma Skills Class

• August 20 - No - Sew T-shirts Tote bag Skills Class

• August 25 - Ping Pong / Puzzles / Popcorn Skills Class

• August 27 - How to Hang Up Picture skills class Please RSVP by calling (580) 237-8508 , emailing info@sbilc.com , or messaging us on Facebook . We cannot wait to see everyone there!

August Recipe corner Pizza English Muffins

Ingredients

• English muffins

• Pizza sauce

• Mozzarella cheese

• Pepperoni (optional) Directions

• Spread sauce on muffin halves.

• Add cheese and toppings.

• Microwave for 30 – 45 seconds or bake until cheese melts. Curry Chicken Salad Ingredients

• cooked chicken chopped or sliced

• grape halves

• chopped celery

• diced red onion

• salt

• curry powder

• black pepper

• chopped nuts

• honey

• mayonnaise

Directions

Dressing :

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons curry powder

• ½ teaspoon of salt

• ¼ teaspoon of black pepper

Salad:

• 2 cups of sliced or chopped cooked chicken

• 1 cup of grape halves

• ¼ cup of chopped celery

• ¼ cup diced red onions

• ¼ cup of chopped nuts

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, curry powder, honey, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed. Add the chicken, red grapes, celery, red onion, and chopped nuts. Stir until everything is evenly coated in the dressing. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy it as a sandwich, on a bed of lettuce, or wrapped in a tortilla or lettuce leaf , and with crackers .

Ice Cream Sandwich Cake (No - Bake)

Ingredients

12 ice cream sandwiches

1 container whipped topping Chocolate syrup Sprinkles (optional)

Directions

Place ice cream sandwiches in a dish.

Cover with whipped topping.

Drizzle with chocolate syrup.

Add sprinkles.

Freeze until ready to serve. Thank you for being part of our community . Together , we continue to promote independence, advocacy , and inclusion throughout North central Oklahoma. Remember : All of our services are FRE E. Your privacy is important to us . We will not ask about your disability, and an y information you choose to share will be treated with respect and confidentiality . For information about services, classes, volunteering , or donations , contact us at :

Sandra Beasley Independent Living Center 215 E. Randolph Avenue Enid , OK 73701 (580) 237- 8508 info@sbilc.com

Empowering independence through advocacy, outreach , peer support, skills training , and transition services. The Center is designed to provide access to programs and services that enable people with all disabilities to realize the freedom to choose their personal, independent living styles. The Center assists individuals with a wide range of disabilities, including physical disabilities, mobility impairments, vision loss or blindness, hearing loss or deafness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, chronic health conditions, mental health disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and other visible and invisible disabilities. A formal diagnosis is not required to receive services. We recognize that many individuals experience barriers that impact their daily lives and independence, regardless of whether they have received an official diagnosis. Our goal is to provide support, resources, and opportunities that help individuals achieve greater independence, self- determination, and full participation in their communities.