The Special Olympics Program has on going events throughout the year. AFI assists in transportation to and from practice activities. Rich Wills, owner of FITniche, Inc. and a member of the AFI Board of Directors, is the Agency's volunteer coach. He provides his time and talents to training the AFI athletes for their Special Olympic events.

The AKtion club is a service club for develpmentally disabled adults sponsored by Kiwanis International.  The North Lakeland Kiwanis Club is the sponsor for the AFI AKtion club. Currently, the AFI AKtion club has 63 members and in the past year since our charter we have participated in over 10 service projects. 

The AFI AKtion club meets every third Wednesday of the month to discuss current/new service projects.

The Dream Team is a PR team comprised of individuals served by AFI that help with United Way tours and United Way presentations. The Dream Team meets every other Monday to discuss things such as professional attire and public speaking skills. There are 32 members on the Dream Team currently and new members will be chosen every January.

The Horticulture Program provides gardening experiences for clients who choose to participate. Instruction includes propagation, planting techniques and pruning. Individuals also increase manual dexterity and learn proper tool usage and outdoor safety.

The Sunshine Chorus has over 60 members that practice every Friday. An annual spring concert is held at the Lake Mirror Theater. Volunteer, Trudy West, and her assistant, Sandy Lewis, lead the chorus and ensure all arrangements are made concerning coordination of the event, sponsorships, etc.

* Throughout the year there are pizza parties, cookouts, dances, and other special events for the individuals served by AFI.

October 29, 2008 - Oktoberfest
Noon at AFI

November 13, 2008 - Thanksgiving Luncheon
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Lake Parker Park

November 18th - Board Operations Committee Meeting
Noon at AFI

November 27 & 28, 2008 - AFI closed
Thanksgiving Holiday

December 12, 2008 - Parents Sponsored Christmas Party (Early Release)
6:30 p.m. at Sesame Grotto

December 16, 2008 - Board Operations Committee & Board of Directors Meeting
Noon at AFI

December 19, 2008- AFI Client Christmas Party
Time TBA at AFI

Dates to be announced - AFI Closed for Christmas Holidays

January 5, 2009 - Staff & Clients Mandatory Return to Work

January 20, 2009 - Board Operations Committee Meeting
Noon at AFI

February date to be announced - AFI Closed/Staff In-Service Day

February 17, 2009 - Board Operations Committee & Board of Directors Meeting
Noon at AFI

March 17, 2009 - Board Operations Committee Meeting
Noon at AFI

March 27, 2009 - Wine Festival of Central Florida
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at Lake Mirror Promenade

April 9, 2009 - Annual Client & Staff Recognition Dinner (Early Release)
6:30 p.m. at Lake Mirror Center

April 10, 2009 - AFI Closed
Good Friday

April 18, 2009 - Annual Sunshine Chorus Concert
2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (Lake Hollingsworth)

April 21, 2009 - Board Operations Committee & Board of Directors Meeting
Noon at AFI

May 8, 2009 - Annual Spring Dance
12:30 p.m. at AFI

May 19, 2009 - Board Operations Committee Meeting
Noon at AFI

May 25, 2009 - AFI Closed
Memorial Day

June date to be announced - AFI Closed/Staff In-Service Day

June 16, 2009 - Board Operations Committee & Board of Directors Meeting
Noon at AFI