STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Aloha! For this week’s Best Dressed, featured are photos from On Your Mark’s Luau on July 6 at LiGreci’s Staaten. Respite and Residential Departments welcomed guests to their first in-person party since 2019.

The On Your Mark individuals and staff delighted in seeing friends they had not seen in three years, enjoying the tunes of DJ Angelo of Party People Promotions. “We were so happy to partner with the Residential Department to continue the tradition of the yearly Luau Party,” said Joelle Bilotti, the Interim Director of Respite at On Your Mark. “We know how much our individuals look forward to this annual celebration.”

The On Your Mark Respite Program has been slowly rebuilding itself since it reopened its doors in October of 2021. The luau was a celebration of the hard work of the new, and returning, staff members. The Respite department has redeveloped and reimagined this long standing program over the past year.According to Bilotti, the individuals of On Your Mark are participating in trips to the movies, bowling alleys, museums, cooking classes, and even overnight getaways at the agency’s vacation property, Camp Chill Away. The goal of this program is to provide endless activities that integrate the individuals into the community.