For more information on unified recreation programs, please contact Justin Deaver, Unified Recreation programmer, at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St.; (785) 832-7920; (785) 832-7906; or jdeaver@lawrenceks.org.
Programs consist of adapted and integrated leisure recreational activities for all individuals with disabilities. LPRD encourages individuals with disabilities to consider all programs offered by the department. If additional assistance is needed in these programs, call (785) 832-7920.
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
A unified recreation monthly newsletter highlights new activities, events, and trips. Many programs not published in this brochure are included. If you would like to be placed on the mailing list, call (785) 832-7920 or e-mail the division at jdeaver@lawrenceks.org or agregory@lawrenceks.org.
MONTHLY SPECIAL EVENTS AND TRIPS
Trips and monthly events will be announced in the monthly newsletter with dates, times, fees, and other information. Be sure to sign up for the monthly newsletter, so you won’t miss out! The deadline to register for most trips is the 15th of every month, prior to the trip.
FALL PROGRAMS
COFFEEHOUSE DINNER AND DANCE
Ages: 16 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 60. Grab your friends and get your groove back at Coffeehouse! Join us for a catered dinner, then a fun evening of dancing, refreshments, socialization, and live entertainment in a “coffeehouse” atmosphere. Find out when it’s available and enroll online this fall
COFFEEHOUSE DANCE ONLY
Ages: 16 and Up. Min 10 /Max 30. Grab your friends and get your groove back at Coffeehouse! Join in on all the fun with an evening of dancing, socialization, and, live entertainment in a “coffeehouse” atmosphere. This Coffeehouse will not include dinner and is the dance portion only. Find out when it’s available and enroll online this fall
BOWLING AND PIZZA PARTY
Ages: 16 and Up. Min 10 Max 40. Roll your way to fun! Join us at Royal Crest Lanes for two games of bowling followed by a pizza party. Please arrive by 10:30 a.m. so that all lanes can begin at the same time. Instructor: LPRD Staff. Find out when it’s available and enroll online this fall
BOWLING ONLY Ages 16 and Up. Min 6 / Max 20. Roll your way to fun! Join us at Royal Crest Lanes for two games of bowling! Please arrive by 10:30 a.m. so that all lanes can begin at the same time. This Bowling section will not include dinner and is bowling only. Instructor: LPRD Staff. Find out when it’s available and enroll online this fall
ACTING 101
Ages: 16 and Up. Enrollment Min 5 / Max 30. Do you feel like you have acting skills built up inside you, just waiting to get out? Now is your time to shine! This class involves acting, public speaking, skits, plays, and maybe a chance to be a star. Even if you don’t want the spotlight on you, there is always a demand for “extras.” Come join the fun and try something new! No Class 9/23, 10/21, 11/25. Instructor: Molly Gordon and LPRD Staffall
ADAPTIVE ZUMBA
Ages: 16 and Up. Enrollment Min 5 / Max 30. A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Take the “work” out of a workout, by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Combing all elements of fitness—cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility, boosted energy, and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy and LPRD staff. fall
ART WORKSHOP SAMPLER
Ages: 16 and Up. Enrollment Min 5 / Max 15. This Art Workshop Sampler will primarily focuses on designs and making different ornaments and other items need to be able to assemble of a tree for the Annual Festival of Trees. Instructor: Lori Jo Moore and Staff. fall
ADAPTIVE WATER FITNESS
Ages: 16 and Up. Enrollment Min 5 / Max 10. Water Fitness -combines some of the traditional elements of aqua fitness classes (such as jumping jacks and cross-country skiing) with the upbeat, Latin-infused dance moves and music of Water Fitness. No class during Thanksgiving Week. Instructor: LPRD stafF fall