The Time to Play Foundation had some amazing accomplishments in 2017.

We estimate that we reach, at minimum, 2,000 people a month between our Empower Half Hour Podcasts, social media motivation, seminars and workshops, and individual coaching.  This estimate is expected to grow exponentially in 2018 with the initiation of Enjoy Life Coaches and collaboration with other symbiotic Not for Profit organizations to work together in meeting our organizations missions and visions.

In addition to our continued research and proactive program development, the following are accomplishments that have been achieved during the year 2017:

  • Website Redesign:  Thank you to Patrick Malkmes, Owner of US Digital Sciences Corporation, (631-828-5585) for donating the Foundation’s website update and reformat to create a more user-friendly experience.
  • Enjoy Life Community®:
  • Expanded visual and proactive program’s 3 models to include not only neighborhoods but schools and corporate workplaces.
    • Program overview created for outreach and awareness for program
    • Program approval for ES Boces Exploratory Enrichment program catalog for both the Enjoy Life Community® and PREinvent YOUR Life® programs.
    • Corporate Program introduced / exhibited at:
      • Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA) Business Trade Show in May
      • Brookhaven Business Advisory Council (BBAC) Business Expo in September
    • Workplace development program presentation:
      • Presentation on 11/7 to over 400 educators and staff of a school for developmentally disabled students 5 – 21, as well as preschool ages 3-5.
      • The workshop included individual participant Emotional Intelligence skill set evaluation and presentation of the top 5 most common skill vulnerability to improve the lives of the individual staff member, decrease workplace hostility, enhance the workplace environment, create improved empathy, and provide information about these skills that could be utilized with the students/clients of the center.
    • Research regarding sustainable workplace wellness with a goal to incorporate into Enjoy Life Community® corporate 2018.
  • Events |  Presentations | Exhibit/Showcases 2017:
    • Weekly:  Empower Half Hour Podcasts / Facebook Live Broadcasts.
      • In 2017 the Foundation collaborated with the North Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce to reach a larger audience to empower those in our community and beyond.  The goal has been to bring awareness of the importance of community collaboration and chamber membership and to provide resources and education for business and life success in each broadcast.  Weekly viewership and participation has continued to increase.
        • Three ways to participate in the event to provide opportunity for as many people to participate as possible:
          • Live and in-person at the North Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce office
          • For those who cannot attend live:
            • Facebook live broadcast
            • Via internet link to Blog Talk Radio podcast
            • Via call in # supplied
    • February:  Start 2017 Winning at Life at Ramada Plaza, Holtsville, NY
      • 125 participants attended for a very inspirational and informative program that included the PREinvent YOUR Life® program, emotional intelligence, communication/relationship management, financial wellness, stress reduction
    • April: Creating Happiness in Your Life Workshop
      • 50 participants attended for a program that taught PREinvent YOUR Life®, relationship skills, and financial wellness
    • July: Art & Music “On the Track” Community Event to provide community participation and socialization
      • Showcase of local bands, art, yoga, and hands-on activities
    • October:  Enjoy Life Week – a community-wide event created in collaboration with our Brookhaven Town councilwoman.  The events for the week were presented in recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Week.  Our concept is that everyone can enjoy life, no matter their circumstance.  Resources were provided in awareness for mental health and wellness and presented in a non-threatening and non-stigmatizing manner.
      • Events included stress reduction (yoga), community game night, community walks and resource awareness, and a panel discussion regarding Every Day Issues & Our Mental Health
    • October:  Attended Brookhaven Town Women’s Empowerment program (10/14) Expo to exhibit Foundation resources and distribute PREinvent YOUR Life® skill set information
    • October:  Presented Creating Happiness in Your Life Workshop presented at Brookhaven Town Hall (10/25) for approximately 30 attendees
      • Workshop provided take-away PREinvent YOUR Life® skill sets and awareness
    • Weekly and Bi-Weekly positive events
      • Held at Foundation office and include drum circles, sound healing and meditation, journaling, music events and social integration opportunities
    • October / November:  Financial Wellness Series:
      • Financial wellness workshops to provide proactive education for participants were held at Foundation office.
    • Corporate Program introduced:
      • Exhibited at  Hauppauge Industrial Association (HIA) Business Trade Show in May
      • Exhibited at Brookhaven Business Advisory Council (BBAC) Business Expo in September
    • November:  A workplace development program was presented to approximately 400 educators and staff of a school for the developmentally disabled students 5 – 21, as well as preschool ages 3-5.
      • The workshop included individual participant Emotional Intelligence skill evaluation and presentation of the top 5 most common skill vulnerability to improve the lives of the individual staff member, decrease workplace hostility, enhance the workplace environment, create improved empathy, and provide information about these skills that could be utilized with the students/clients of the center.
  • Product development for visual reminder and reinforcement continue:  BExtraordinary® and Keep Calm Make Time to Play® clothing
    • Products are positive coping tools
    • Revenue from product sales will be able to fund programs provided by the Foundation
  • Goals for 2018 include increasing Foundation visibility, securing Enjoy Life Community® development in corporate, schools and neighborhoods, expanding the PREinvent YOUR Life® – leadership / mentoring program, Development of Seminars, and Expanding Enjoy Life Week