Simon®, a global leader in retail real estate, announced that the annual Caring Bunny™ events will take place on Sunday, March 11, and Sunday, March 18, at select Simon Malls across New England.
Caring Bunny™ events will offer families that have children with special needs a subdued environment to participate in the Bunny Photo Experience. Caring Bunny, the largest program of its kind, 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 has been provided by Autism Speaks.
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.
The Simon Bunny Photo Experience is again sponsored by GYMBOREE GROUP. The GYMBOREE GROUP is a specialty retailer operating stores selling high-quality apparel and accessories for children under the Gymboree, Gymboree Outlet, Janie and Jack, and Crazy 8 brands.
WHEN & WHERE:
Sunday, March 11th
Burlington Mall
Caring Bunny: 9:30a.m. – 11:00a.m.
(Bunny is located in Center Court, Lower Level)
75 Middlesex Turnpike
Burlington
Northshore Mall
Caring Bunny: 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.
(Bunny is located in the Nordstrom wing, Level 1)
210 Andover Street
Peabody
Pheasant Lane Mall
Caring Bunny: 8:30a.m. – 10:30a.m.
(Bunny is located in North Court, on the Lower Level in front of Dick’s Sporting Goods)
310 Daniel Webster Highway
Nashua, NH
Solomon Pond Mall
Caring Bunny: 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.
(Bunny is located in Center Court, Lower Level)
601 Donald Lynch Boulevard
Marlborough
South Shore Plaza
Caring Bunny: 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.
(Bunny is located in the Nordstrom wing, Lower Level)
250 Granite Street
Braintree
The Mall at Rockingham Park
Caring Bunny: 8:30a.m. – 10:30a.m.
(Bunny is located in JCPenney Court, Lower Level)
99 Rockingham Park Boulevard
Salem, NH
Sunday, March 18th
Auburn Mall
Caring Bunny: 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.
(Bunny is located near the Food Court)
385 Southbridge Street
Auburn
Cape Cod Mall
Caring Bunny: 9:30a.m. – 10:30a.m.
(Bunny is located in Sears Court)
769 Iyannough Road
Hyannis
(*Corporate Sponsors do not apply to Cape Cod Mall)
Crystal Mall
Caring Bunny: 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.
(Bunny is located in Old Navy Court)
850 Hartford Turnpike
Waterford, CT 06385
Emerald Square Mall
Caring Bunny: 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.
(Bunny is located in Sears Court, Lower Level)
999 S Washington Street
North Attleboro
Square One Mall
Caring Bunny: 9:00a.m. – 10:30a.m.
(Bunny is located in Center Court)
1201 Broadway, Saugus
The Mall of New Hampshire
Caring Bunny: 8:30a.m. – 10:30a.m.
(Bunny is located in JCPenney Court)
1500 S Willow Street
Manchester, NH