November 2026 Newsletter
Upcoming Events and Announcements
2026 Fall Games RECAP
In October, athletes competed in bocce, softball, and skills and golf events in Cumming and Valdosta, GA, including the annual Polo Golf and Country Club Tournament. Thank you to our athletes, coaches, and unified partners for their dedication. Read the news article covering the season’s participation and accomplishments.
2027 Winter Games: Practices
We have record-breaking participation this season. Practice schedule:
- Bowling: Stars and Strikes, Saturdays starting Oct 31, 9:00–11:30 a.m.
- Basketball: Dobbs Creek Rec Center, Sundays starting Nov 1
- Skills: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
- Teams: 5:00–6:30 p.m.
- Powerlifting: Central Park (upstairs weight room), Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Nov 3, 5:30–6:45 p.m.
Athletes must attend at least 75% of practices to compete in State Games. If you have not received an email from your coach, contact Tina Hillmer at tahillmer@forsythco.com to verify your contact information.
Texas Hold’em Fundraiser
Hosted by 5th Street Poker, benefiting Special Olympics Forsyth
Come Join The Fun!
We’d love to have our athletes join the fun to welcome the poker players supporting the event.
When: Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Place: Stars and Strikes
Check In: 6 PM and cards fly at 7 PM sharp
More details: DuvalFCSO@gmail.com or Valleri 770-868-9606
General Special Olympics Forsyth Announcements
Get Your Special Olympics Forsyth Monogrammed Swag and Gear!
Would you like to get your own golf shirt, sweatshirt, jacket, vest, towel, etc. monogrammed with the Special Olympics Forsyth County logo and/or your name or initials?
Click here for the Monogram Order Form (PDF)
The Special Olympics Forsyth County logo will be monogrammed in branded colors, and the logo will be black on light colors and white on dark colors – unless otherwise requested.
How to get your items monogrammed:
- Fill out the Monogram Order Form
- Drop off: Tina Hillmer, Forsyth Therapeutic Program – Central Park
- Drop off time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (M-F or email Tina)
- Turn-around time: 7-10 days
- Questions: TAHillmer@forsythco.com