MAKING CONNECTIONS in YOUR COMMUNITY Community Groups for Teens and Adults with Special Needs
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MAKING CONNECTIONS IN YOUR COMMUNITY Community Groups for Teens and Adults with Special Needs Friends for Life (FFL) Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3101 Fontaine Ave Extended Contact: [email protected] Friends for Life is a monthly gathering for adults with and without special needs, hosted by Trinity Presbyterian Church. People of ALL abilities come together on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:30 –8:00 pm (September – May) to develop friendships and learn more about following Jesus together. Please check our website for forthcoming updates to meeting details: www.trinitycville.org/Accessibility-Ministry Fun on the Spectrum Maple Grove Christian Church, 3210 Proffit Road Contact: Evans - (540) 718-7674 or Email - [email protected] This social group for adults age 18 and older with Asperger or HFA Autism meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 7:00 – 9:00 pm (year-round) at the Maple Grove Christian Church Youth Center which is located behind and to the right of the church. Pages and Pals Central Library, 201 E. Market Street Contact: [email protected] This Book Club for adults (18+) with intellectual disabilities meets in three-month sessions on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month (September – May). We read and discuss a short story and do a group activity. All supplies provided and Adaptive Recreation staff meet the participants at the front door. Special Night Out (SNO) Cherry Avenue Christian Church, 1720 Cherry Avenue Contact: Church Office - (434) 977-1515 or www.cherryave.net/special-night-out This outreach ministry sponsored by the Cherry Avenue Christian Church serves older adults age 40-70 with special needs and meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:30 – 8:00 pm (year-round) in the Family Life Center. The evening includes dinner, fun and fellowship. Caregivers are also invited to participate. Spring Hill Baptist Church Game Night 2620 Frays Mill Road, Ruckersville Contact: [email protected] or www.springhillbaptist.org/special-needs Game Night is for teens and adults with special needs and meets on the 1st Friday of every month (except July) from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the Frays Mill Missions Hall at Spring Hill Baptist Church. We play games, socialize, celebrate birthdays, share devotions, and EAT! Registration is not required, but it is helpful for planning. Supper Clubs – Charlottesville Parks and Recreation – Adaptive Recreation Program Crow Recreation Center, 1700 Rose Hill Drive (Drop Off & Pick Up Location) Contact: Catlin Marcotte – (434) 970-3269 or [email protected] This program provides small group outings monthly to local restaurants from 5:15 – 7:30 pm (except December). Each participant brings $15 to cover the cost of dinner. Participants learn social skills, how to order a meal, pay for meal and tip and communication skills. Young Life Charlottesville – Capernaum Meadows Presbyterian Church, 2200 Angus Road Contact: [email protected] This is a Young Life Club for teens with special needs age 13 – 21(through Post High) which meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at Meadows Presbyterian Church (September – May). A simple dinner is provided and as well as music, dancing, games, crafts, and a short devotion. Community Recreation Programs Serving Individuals with Special Needs Access Arts Charlottesville/Albemarle (FREE) www.facebook.com/Access-Arts-CharlottesvilleAlbemarle-280834741939127/ Contact: [email protected] Access Arts Charlottesville/Albemarle is a partnership that develops arts-based programs, activities and events for students and adults with disabilities of all ages. Winter Art Exhibit at Carver Recreation Center. Artist led workshop in music, visual arts, Virginia Festival of the Book Adaptive Activities in movement, poetry, and drama. March. Annual Music Recital Poetry book be published each fall, works collected December - May. NOTE: Email to receive information on all Access Arts activities. Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Adaptive Recreation – AR Weekly On-Going Activities http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/parks-recreation/adaptive Contact: Catlin Marcotte – (434) 970-3269 or [email protected] Monday 10:00 – 10:45 am, Water Aerobics – Smith, year-round)/Call April – (434) 970-3261 ($1.00/Day) 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Water Aerobics – Smith, Sept. – May/Call Caitlin – (434) 970-3269 ($1.00/Day) 5:15 – 7:30 pm, Supper Club Groups to area restaurants, monthly (Call to see if openings.) Tuesday 10:00 – 11:00 am, Fitness – A workout and variety of strength and cardio exercises, Key Center, September – May. Dress in workout clothes and sneakers; bring water bottle. (FREE) 5:15 – 7:30 pm, Supper Club Groups to area restaurants, monthly (Call to see if openings) Wednesday 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Water Aerobics – Smith, year-round/Call Sarah – (434) 970-3264 ($1.00/Day) 11:00 – 11:45 am AR Basketball – Practice and learn new skills, Carver, September – May. (FREE) Friday 10:00 – 11:00 am, Fitness – A workout and variety of strength and cardio exercises at the Key Center, September – May. (FREE) Charlottesville Parks & Recreation Adaptive Recreation – AR Classes and Outings http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/parks-recreation/adaptive Contact: Check Classes on Web Site or Call Caitlin Marcotte - (434) 970-3269 Interest Classes are scheduled in late afternoon and on Saturday during Fall, Winter and Spring session such as: cooking, crafts, painting, walking/jogging, hiking, yoga, lunch/movie etc. Day and Overnight Trips are planned for individuals with disabilities. The goals are to help with independence and self-esteem as well as having fun while learning about local and state-wide attractions. One-On-One Swim Instruction for non-ambulatory or extra special needs children, teens, & adults once a week for six sessions. Times and days vary depending on participant and instructor. You must bring your own personal care aide if assistance is needed in dressing room. $60(R), $80(NR) One-On-One Fitness Instruction for individuals with disabilities who would like to learn more about staying fit in the fitness center. Times and days vary depending on participant and instructor. You must bring your own personal care aide if assistance is needed in dressing room. $60(R), $80(NR) NOTE: Sign-Up to receive the monthly AR newsletter online or by mail by calling: (434) 970-3269. AR Program information is also in the Charlottesville Program Guide online and in print. 2020 Registration Dates: Spring/Summer – April 20; Fall – August 3; Winter – November 30. Registration for AR Activities can be online, phone, in-personal mail, or fax. Special Olympics Area 3 (FREE) https://specialolympicsva.org/who-we-are/find-special-olympics-near-you/shenandoah-region/area-3 Contact: Rose Ann Gamma, Coordinator – [email protected] Serving athletes age 8 and above in Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene and Louisa. Sports Training is offered at varying locations year-round: Late Summer/Fall – Golf, Soccer, Volleyball and Winter – Basketball, Sports Conditioning and Bocce Young Athletes Late Fall – Bowling Spring – Track & Field, Swimming and Tennis NOTE: Email to receive information on sports programs. The Gym – Special Athletes Program www.thegymcville.com/community-2/ or (434) 878-0369 Works with individuals between the ages of 14 and 20+ and within a wide range of disabilities (ASD, muscular skeletal conditions, intellectual disabilities, etc.) to increase their opportunities to learn, work and play. The environment at The Gym is conducive to meeting the needs of each of its participants through providing a 1:1 ratio of support. There is a Fee; but scholarships, based on a sliding fee scale, are available so no one is turned away. Wheelchair Basketball – The Charlottesville Cardinals (FREE) www.cardinalsbasketball.com or Tom Vandever – (434) 971-9629 Encourage teens and adults with mobility limitations who are interested in competitive wheelchair basketball to join their weekly Thursday evening practices. The local team plays games against teams from Virginia Beach, Northern Virginia, Richmond, Maryland, and other east coast teams. Community – Fitness Classes, Gym and Aquatic Centers Charlottesville Recreation Centers Carver Recreation Center – On-Line Schedules (Monthly) www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/parks-recreation/carver-recreation-center Located at the Jefferson School City Center, 233 4th Street, NW – (434) 970-3053 Carver Group/Drop-In Exercise Classes Carver Open Gym Hours Carver Fitness Center Hours Key Center – Open Gym Calendar (Monthly) – Online Schedules (Monthly) www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/parks-recreation/facilities/key-recreation-center Located at 800 East Market Street, just off Downtown Mall – (434) 293-8273 Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center – Online Schedules (Monthly) www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/parks-recreation/smith-aquatic-fitness- center Located on the Campus of Buford Middle School, 1000-A Cherry Avenue – (434) 970-3072 Smith Pool Hours Water Aerobics Classes Smith Drop-In Fitness Classes NOTE: Fees at Carver and Smith Centers Reduced fees for individuals with disabilities: Monthly Access Pass: City - $20; Non-Resident $26 NOTE: Fees Key Center -- There is a drop-in Fee for Adults - $2/day. There is no charge with an Access Pass, just