Adaptive recreation

Reach for Resources

The adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort of Reach for Resources and the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Chanhassen, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Plymouth and St. Louis Park. Reach is an agency that serves individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in western Hennepin County and eastern Carver County. Services include adaptive recreation, independent living support, case management and counseling.

NOTE: People not living in one of the above cities are considered “non-residents” and should add $8 to select registration fees. For more information and registration procedures, call 952.393.5880 or visit www.reachforresources.org.

Inclusion support

Reach for Resources provides inclusion support to children and adults with disabilities who would like to participate in their city park and recreation programs. Registration for these programs is done through your parks and recreation division. Inclusion support through Reach is offered in the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Chanhassen, Chaska, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and St. Louis Park. After registering, contact Reach for Resources to discuss the needs/accommodations for yourself or your child. Allow a minimum of two weeks’ notice for a successful inclusion. Virtual Fantasy Football Draft AGES 13+ Virtual Want to try out fantasy football? Join us for this online virtual draft we’ll be using through ESPN. You have the option of video conferencing with us as we go through the draft together, or just follow the draft on your computer, tablet or phone and make choices when it is your turn. Keep up with your team throughout the season. The top two teams will receive awesome prizes! DAY Th FEE

DATE+TIME Sept. 3, 1 – 4 p.m. $5 per person

Wednesday Night Social AGES 18+ Virtual Our Wednesday night social club gets together weekly for fun and social interaction, including games, virtual concerts and tours, and crafts! DAY W FEE

DATES+TIME Sept. 16 – Nov. 4, 6:30 – 8 p.m. $35 per person (resident) / $43 (non-resident)

Social Seekers AGES 15+ Virtual For teens and adults on the Autism spectrum. We meet once a week for fun and social interaction, including games, riddles and working through our weekly highs and lows together. Call 952.393.5866 for details or to schedule an intake. DAY W FEE

DATES+TIME Sept. 16 – Nov. 18, 5 – 6 p.m. $105 per person Game Break! AGES 13+ Virtual Join Emily and Hailey on the House Party app for virtual games! DAY M

FEE DATES+TIME Sept. 14 – Dec. 7, 1 – 2:30 p.m. (no program Nov. 2) $25 per person (resident) / $33 (non-resident)

Trivia Night AGES 13+ Virtual Bring your own snacks and beverages and join us for a video (or audio only) hang out on your favorite trivia topics with a host from Reach. Teams are welcome. DAY Tu FEE

DATE+TIME Dec. 8, 2:30 – 4 p.m. $5 per person

Singles Social AGES 18+ Virtual Join us for a virtual singles night full of “Would You Rather” questions and other games! DAY F FEE

DATE+TIME Dec. 18, 2:30 – 4 p.m. $5 per person

City of St. Louis Park

NATURE CENTE R

8300 W. Franklin Ave.

Join the City of St. Louis Park for a ribbon-cutting Sunday, Sept. 13, at 2:30 p.m. to commemorate the opening of the new interpretive center building at Westwood Hills Nature Center. After the ribbon-cutting, enjoy a walk around the nature center trails and explore the outdoor areas.

The interpretive center will be open for self-guided tours. Visitors are required to wear face coverings inside the interpretive center and maintain physical distancing in outdoor areas.

Sunday, Sept. 13, 2:30 p.m.

Free; no registration required

Operations and Recreation Department

3700 Monterey Drive St. Louis Park, MN 55416

PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Twin Cities, MN Permit NO. 603

City of St. Louis Park

NATURE CENTE R 8300 W. Franklin Ave.

Pickleball lessons AGES 18 & up Wolfe Park, 3700 Monterey Drive Want to learn how to play the fastest growing sport in the country? Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines the elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis. All levels welcome! Sign up today. DAY DATEs+TIME Th Sept. 2 – 23. 6 – 7 p.m. FEE $40 per person Registration deadline: Aug. 28

Go the Distance MN 50K, 100K and 150K challenge ALL AGES During the height of quarantine, we brought you the Stay Strong Minnesota 50K challenge and had a great response of people staying motivated during that challenging time. We want to keep the active momentum going with a fun fall challenge! This time around we are turning it up a notch, and you can choose to participate in a 50K (31 miles), 100K (62 miles) or 150K (93 miles) – Go the Distance MN! The challenge will run from Oct. 1 – 31. An activity log will be available to download when you register. Challengers may participate for free, or they can choose to pay a fee and receive a commemorative medal and buff. Submit your activity log to Lisa Abernathy, labernathy@stlouispark.org, by Nov. 6 or earlier if completed. You got this – Go the Distance MN! DATEs+TIME Oct. 1 – Oct. 31 FEE FREE – participants will not receive a medal or buff $25 – receive a medal and a Go the Distance MN Buff $30 – receive a medal and a Go the Distance MN buff, and the medal will be mailed to you Registration deadline: Oct. 9