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NEW PROGRAM*
Sensory Friendly Theater
for Children with Autism & their Families
Sundays, 2:00 pm
October 7: Little Red Riding Hood
and other stories
November 4: Pinocchio
Union County Performing Arts Center
1601 Irving Street, Rahway
Ticket Price: $8.00 per person
Families with children with autism and related disabilities
may call the box office for tickets at 732-499-
8226.
Box Office Hours:
Wed. - Fri. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thurs. 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
NEW PROGRAM
Wheelchair Tennis Clinic
for Individuals with Physical Disabilities
 Saturday,
September 15, 2012; 10 am – 1 pm
Rahway River Park, Clark/Rahway, NJ
Click here for program
detail and more information |
Karate*
Back by popular demand we pre sent 5 weeks of
stretching,
strengthening and physical coordination while teaching
traditional martial arts techniques. This program is run in
conjunction with the Twp. of Clark at the Clark Recreation
Center.
Group homes are limited to two participants.
Tuesdays: August 7, 14, 21, 28 & September
4
7:00 - 7:45 pm
for
ages 8-
14
8:00 - 8:45 pm
for ages 16 through Adult
Clark Recreation Center
430 Westfield Avenue, Clark
Registration Fee: $12.00 |
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Culinary Delights*
Join us at Classic Thyme Cooking School in Westfield as Chef
Eileen Rooney helps participants create a full meal, from
beverage to dessert, all to be enjoyed by you during class!
Group homes are limited to 2 participants.
Saturday, July 7
9:30 - 11:00 am
Classic Thyme Cooking School
710 South Avenue, Westfield
Registration Fee: $8.00 per session |
Fall Fishing Derby
The Newark Bait and Fly Casting Club will provide another
day of fabulous fun including contests and a hot dog lunch!
Enjoy fishing with your own pole, or use one
provided.
This event is free, but pre-registration is
necessary.
Saturday, September 22
10
am - 2:00 pm
Echo Lake Park, Mountainside |
Recreational Swim
Free
recreational swim sessions for people with disabilities will
continue at Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, every Tuesday
evening from 7:00 - 8:00 pm. The fall session will
begin
September 11th.
Sign in at the front desk upon arrival. Persons requiring
assistance either in the water or in the locker room must
make their own arrangements for an aide. (One aide per
person will be admitted free of charge.) Organizations
are limited to five people and must provide a chaperone in
the water and each locker room if the group is co-ed. Call
908-527-4806 for information.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE YMCA!
No spectators, please.
Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA
1340 Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains |
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Golf Lessons*
Learn how to play golf at Ash Brook Golf Course’s Pitch and
Putt Course in Scotch Plains. Clubs will be provided if
needed. Space is limited and the class fills on a first
come, first served basis.
Saturdays: August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 1 &
8
10:00 - 11:30 am
Ash Brook Golf Course
Raritan Road, Scotch Plains
Registration Fee: $12.00 |
Swim at Union County Pools Throughout the Summer
Open recreational swimming is
free
for peopl e
with disabilities and senior citizens at Union County’s two
pools. Please see the Recreational Swim program for
policies regarding aides and chaperones.
Mondays, June 25 - August 27
Ulrich Pool, Rahway 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays, June 27 - August 22
Wheeler Pool, Linden 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Save the Date!
This year’s
Barn Dance
will be held on
Saturday, November 3rd
2-4:30pm at Masker’s Barn
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Modified Exercise for the Physically
Challenged |
at Runnells
Specialized Hospital of Union
County
40
Watchung Way, Berkeley
Heights |
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Program suitable
for:
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Benefits of the program
include:
· Increase
in strength and range of
motion
· General
mobility, movement and body
awareness
· Improved
heart and lung
function
· Postures
and exercises taught for
continued use at
home
· Provides
socialization
· Sessions
taught by the Activities
Therapy Staff
including: recreation
therapist, music
therapist, recreation
therapy aides
· Classes
are accessible to people in
wheelchairs and
activities can be adapted to
all fitness
levels |
Registration:
· Pre-registration
is required. Upon receipt of
this
application, a welcome
letter will be sent
confirming your spot in the
class along with
a doctor’s release and a
personal
information form to be
completed and mailed
back prior to the first
session.
· PLEASE
NOTE: Participants without a
current
doctor’s release form will
not be permitted
to enter any session. No
exceptions will be
made. |
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Tuesdays and Thursdays
12:00-1:00 p.m.
April 10
- November 1, 2012
Click
here for the
application |
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