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We’re Freezin’ For a Reason: Join the Polar Plunge! The 2016-17 Polar Plunge season has kicked off, and we are continuing our commitment to supporting the Special Olympics of New York. CSEA has a long relationship with the Special Olympics, as nearly 20,000 of our members work in the developmental disabilities field. Many of our members are involved with helping Special Olympics athletes train and prepare for participation. We urge you to join — or form — a CSEA team in your area. Visit polarplungeny.org today to learn more or get started. Some events for the 2016-17 season have already passed, but there are more events to participate in or donate to this winter. Here are the remaining events: 2017 Polar Plunges Rochester – 17th Annual Polar Plunge at Ontario Beach Park: Feb. 12, 9 a.m. – Noon Fishkill – 19th Annual Polar Plunge at Sharpe Reservation, Camp Mariah: Feb. 12, 9 a.m – 2 p.m. North Hempstead – 13th Annual Polar Plunge at North Hempstead Beach Park: March 4, 10 a.m. – Noon Oyster Bay – 4th Annual Polar Plunge at TOBAY Beach: March 18, 9:30 am – 11:30 a.m. Ithaca – Details TBA. March 25. Rockaways – 3rd Annual Rockaways Polar Plunge at Jacob Riis Park Bay: March 25, 10 a.m. – Noon CSEA Long Island Region members Michael Kobasiuk and Bob Brandow toss a football around as Meg Shutka runs to find relief from the cold. For more information and to register or donate, visit polarplungeny.org. discounted hearing health program February 2017 The Work Force 15


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