First Posted: 3/4/2015
Lima Mall will host a series of festivities in March offering families the chance to participate in traditional and unique seasonal events.
The Bunny Photo Experience begins March 21, 2015 and runs through April 4, 2015. Kids will have the chance to visit with the Bunny and take home a treasured snapshot of the fun occasion Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Sunday from noon-6 p.m. in the Elder-Beerman Concourse.
Save time and avoid the line with Bunny by Appointment! Now you can reserve your magical moment with Bunny online at http://simon.noerrbunny.com.
The presenting sponsor for the 2015 Bunny Photo Experience is The Gymboree Corporation – including its Gymboree and Crazy 8 clothing brands and Gymboree Play & Music Centers.
“We love to hold family-friendly events and we always look forward to watching children interact with the Bunny at Easter,” said Betsy Billingsley, director of marketing and business development at Lima Mall.
Lima’s Caring Bunny™ event will offer families that have children with special needs a subdued environment to participate in the Bunny Photo Experience. Caring Bunny has been developed by Simon and is guided by AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community. Over 90 Simon® properties will host the Caring Bunny this season. Promotional assistance for Caring Bunny has been provided by Autism Speaks.
The Lima Mall Caring Bunny event will take place on March 22 from 10:30 a.m.-noon. During that time, many steps will be taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for children’s cherished visit with the Bunny. The subdued environment is likely to include (specific elements or aesthetics may vary):
• Turning off in-mall music, stopping escalators located near the photo set, dimming the lights and shutting down fountains for the duration of the event.
• Eliminating queue lines through the use of a numbering system whereby guests approach the set when their number is called.
• Special activities geared toward the needs of the child during the ‘wait’ period to help the child understand what activities will occur during the visit.
For more information about Lima Mall’s Easter events, visit Facebook.com/LimaMall or @LimaMall on Twitter.
About Lima Mall
Lima Mall is a climate controlled indoor mall and premier shopping destination serving a nine-county area. Lima Mall serves the nearby communities in Allen, Auglaize, and Putnam county featuring more than 65 specialty stores. Lima Mall boost 72 stores ranging from jewelry to women’s apparel to sporting goods, and among the store selection are Macy*s, jcpenney, MC Sports, American Eagle, and Victoria’s Secret.
About AbilityPath.org
AbilityPath.org is an online hub and special needs community for parents and professionals to learn, connect and live a more balanced life. The website combines social networking features with expert content from AbilityPath.org’s team of educators, parents, therapists and medical professionals.AbilityPath.org was created by Community Gatepath, a nonprofit with over 90 years of experience serving families and children with special needs by fostering hope, dignity and independence. AbilityPath.org may also be found on Facebook and Twitter.
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Mr. Wright is the former vice chairman of General Electric and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed more than $500 million to its mission, the majority in science and medical research. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 100 cities across North America. On the global front, Autism Speaks has established partnerships in more than 40 countries on five continents to foster international research, services and awareness. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit AutismSpeaks.org.
About Gymboree
Gymboree has a rich heritage in dressing children, newborn to 12 years old. From dressy collections to everyday playwear, Gymboree offers colorful, coordinated clothing and accessories – quality clothes that let kids be kids.
Gymboree is part of The Gymboree Corporation family of brands, which began in 1976 with its Gymboree Play & Music Centers, offering parent-child play programs. Today, as the Official Sponsor of Childhood, along with franchised and company-operated Gymboree Play & Music locations, The Gymboree Corporation operates three specialty retail brands – Gymboree, Crazy 8 and Janie and Jack – offering unique, high-quality products delivered with personalized customer service in more than 1,300 stores worldwide and on www.gymboree.com, www.crazy8.com, and www.janieandjack.com.
About WP GLIMCHER
WP GLIMCHER (NYSE: WPG) is a retail REIT and a recognized leader in the ownership, management, acquisition and development of retail properties, including mixed use, open-air and enclosed regional malls as well as community centers. WP GLIMCHER owns and manages 119 shopping centers totaling more than 68 million square feet diversified by size, geography and tenancy. WP GLIMCHER combines a national real estate portfolio with an investment grade balance sheet and plans to leverage its expertise across the entire shopping center sector to increase cash flow through rigorous asset management of existing assets. WP GLIMCHER is the d/b/a for Washington Prime Group Inc.
