September 9, 2021
Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Special Populations division is providing classes and programs that are adaptive to accommodate all ranges of abilities, including, but not limited to, those individuals with an intellectual disability or with autism.
Special Populations September classes include Bowling, Acting, Art Classes, and Zumba.
Bowling lets participants enjoy an afternoon of bowling and socializing with friends. It will be held 3-5 p.m. Saturday, September 18 at Royal Crest Lanes, 933 Iowa St. Cost is $15 per person. To enroll in this bowling event, visit http://lprd.org/activity?n=422301. Deadline to enroll in either program is Wednesday, Sept. 15.
Acting is available for participants wanting to join the fun and try something new. Acting involves public speaking, performing skits, plays and a chance to be a star. Classes are held 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 20-Dec. 20 at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St. Cost is $40 per person. To enroll online, please visit http://lprd.org/activity?n=422401. Deadline to enroll is Wednesday, Sept. 15.
Art Classes are available for individuals wanting to flex their creativity. Art projects include jewelry, painting, holiday ornaments and more. Classes are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 21-Nov. 9 at the Community Building. Cost is $40 per person. To enroll online, please visit http://lprd.org/activity?n=422191. Deadline to enroll is Wednesday, Sept. 15.
Zumba offers a low-impact, easy to follow, Latin-inspired dance fitness workout to stay in shape and have fun. It will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 23-Nov. 11 at the Community Building. Cost is $35 per person. To enroll online, please visit http://lprd.org/activity?n=422400. Deadline to enroll is Wednesday, Sept. 15.
To enroll online, please use the links above or stop by any Parks and Recreation facility, including: the Community Building; Sports Pavilion Lawrence®, 100 Rock Chalk Lane; East Lawrence Recreation Center; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Drive; or Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.
The offerings flyer is available here, https://assets.lawrenceks.org/lprd/specialpops/septclassflier21.pdf, and contains active hyperlinks to take you to class enrollment.
These programs require face coverings to be worn at all times and follow COVID-19 safety guidelines, which can be found at https://assets.lawrenceks.org/lprd/covid/fitnessmartialarts.pdf and https://assets.lawrenceks.org/lprd/covid/instructionalclasses.pdf.
For more information, contact Annette Deghand, Special Populations supervisor, at adeghand@lawrenceks.org or (785) 832-7920.