Friday, July 29th Bike to the Beach

On Friday, July 29, 2011, So What Else is gathering a team of volunteers for the second year in a row, to help with the annual ride from Washington, DC to Dewey Beach, Delaware. We are collaborating with Bike to the Beach, a 501(c) 3 non-profit. All money raised from this event goes to Autism Speaks. We will provide a team of volunteers to assist with transporting bikes and assisting the riders for the second leg of the journey, approximately 71 miles. We will meet the riders after the caravan transports them safely over the Bay Bridge at about 7:15 AM. SSL hours are available to those interested. Please contact Bob Schless at 301.980.6181 if interested in this event.

Volunteer at the September 22nd Monopoly Tournament

There a still several spots available for the Thursday, September 22, 2011 first annual Monopoly Tournament presented by So What Else. The charity event is taking place at Lakewood Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. We need volunteers to help register guests as they arrive and help with the silent auction as well as other special events throughout the evening. If interested, please contact Bob Schless at 301.980.6181.

Kingman Boys & Girls Club Summer Program

For the first 2 weeks of August, So What Else is teaching a Fitness, Nutrition and Sports program to the kids at the Kingman Boys and Girls club in DC.  The program will run Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and consist of Fitness and Nutrition and Sports for the children.  We are very proud to part of and assist this wonderful community center that is the centerpiece of our society and the fabic of our kids future.  Dave Silbert, a certified personal trainer, will leading this program.

Wheaton Boys & Girls Club Summer Program

This summer, So What Else is providing a Yoga, Fitness, Sports & Martial Arts program at the Wheaton Boys & Girls club.  On Monday and Wednesday mornings through July 29th, we will be joining their Summer Camp as special instructors.  Dave Silbert, a certified personal  trainer, is heading the program on Mondays from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM and Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Approximately 25 kids will participate in each class and aside from have a great time with these children, we hope to make a difference in their lives at The Boys & Girls club in Wheaton.

Panera Bread Project

So What Else is proud to announce the success of our food delivery program twice a week. So What Else picks up roughly $1,000 of leftover food from Panera Bread (2 locations) at closing. We deliver to up to 7 shelters, including Central Union Mission and CCNU of Washington, DC, MCCH, Wells Robertson and Stepping Stones of Rockville, MD and Deer Park complex. A special thanks to Brett Meyers, Marti Horowitz, Andy Bridge, Dave Silbert & Bob Schless for delivering food every week and getting it into the hands of the hungry.