Adult Social & Recreation Program

The Adult Social and Recreation Program provides opportunities for individuals to take part in clubs, activities, and sports they love, as well as explore new interests – all of which are centered on dignity and inclusion. Sports-related programs included hockey, basketball, bowling leagues, bocce, cornhole games, yoga, hiking, horseback riding and Drums Alive. The annual “Polar Plunge” was held at Nantasket Beach, on February 26, 2022, raising funds for individuals served by Lifeworks who participate in the Massachusetts Special Olympics.

In addition to sports, other activities taking place throughout the year included educational classes, discussion groups, paint nights and movie nights. Volunteer opportunities included preparing VFW Halloween care bags, making tie blankets for nursing home residents, creating teacher gift bags, and writing letters of encouragement. Club activities included a Massachusetts Audubon Society Club, a Music Club and “Our Club,” a self-advocacy group that hosted six Hip Hop Café fundraisers and was able to award $500 in scholarships.

Participants also had a variety of online programming to choose from, including Zoom bingo, Zoom trivia, and an online escape room activity.

During the year, 160 people were served and four new staff were added, ensuring there was never a dull moment!