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; 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.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND TRIPS
Trips and special 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.
PROGRAMS
COFFEEHOUSE DINNER & DANCE
Ages: 16 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 50. Grab your friends and get your groove back at Coffeehouse! Join in on all the fun with an evening of dancing, refreshments, socialization and live entertainment in a “coffeehouse” atmosphere.
Find out when it’s available and enroll online this winter
COFFEEHOUSE DANCE ONLY
Ages: 16 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 50. 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.
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BOWLING & PIZZA PARTY
Ages: 16 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 50. Roll your way to fun! Join us at Royal Crest Lanes for an afternoon of bowling! Please arrive by 10:30 a.m. so that all lanes can begin at the same time.
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BOWLING ONLY
Ages: 16 and Up. Enrollment Min 10 / Max 50. Roll your way to fun! Join us at Royal Crest Lanes for an afternoon 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.
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WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
All ages welcome. This program will help individuals with physical disabilities increase their health, fitness, and quality of life through participation in organized wheelchair sports teams. The goal is to establish building blocks of an active life through the introduction of sports and recreation. Members of the Kansas Accessible Sports (KAS) will be on-site for hands-on instruction and teaching the basic fundamentals of the sport.
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Wheelchair Basketball – Registration Form
CREATIVE WRITING
Participants in this class will have the opportunity to explore many different styles of writing, including poetry, ction, creative nonction, journalism and drama. The workshop facilitators will support students individually so they can create an contribute at their own pace and in their own way. There is no barrier to participation: any and all adults are welcome regardless of writing or dictation ability. The main goal of this class is to create a space in our community to hear ourselves and one another.
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ADAPTIVE ZUMBA
Ages: 16 and Up. A fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. Take the “work” out of workout by mixing low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Combine all elements of fitness—cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class.
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ADAPTIVE WATER FITNESS
Ages: 16 and Up. 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.
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GAME TIME
Ages: 16 and Up. Who’s got game? Join us for an afternoon of friendly competition! We will provide the board games and snacks, you bring your best winning strategy!
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ART WORKSHOP SAMPLER
Ages: 16 and Up. Try your hand at various art techniques in this class. We will offer sessions that include Alcohol Painting, Dream Catchers, Sand Art and more. Come make some wonderful art while visiting with friends.
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