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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 which 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 need to add $8 to select registration fees. For more information and registration procedures, call 952.200.3030 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’s parks and recreation programs. Registration for these programs is done through your parks and recreation department. Inclusion support through Reach is offered in the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Chanhassen, Chaska, Crystal, Edina, Golden Valley, New Brighton, New Hope, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park, and Three Rivers Park District. After registering, contact Reach for Resources to discuss the needs/accommodations for yourself or your person. Please allow a minimum of two weeks’ notice for a successful inclusion.

On the Town: Minnesota History Center

AGES 18+ Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul Join us for a visit to the Minnesota History Center! Museum fee is included in registration. Companions don't need to pay but should register to reserve a ticket. DAY DATE+TIME

Su Dec. 4, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. FEE $8 per person

DIY Holiday Gifts

AGES 13+ The Rec Center Gallery Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Come choose a project idea that will make a great gift! We will have supplies for three different gift ideas for a family member or friend! You choose the one you like best. DAY DATE+TIME

M Dec. 5, 6:30 – 8 p.m. FEE $12 per person

Holiday Jamboree

AGES 14+ The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Join your friends to enjoy hot chocolate, create holiday themed crafts, listen to great music and play bingo! DAY DATE+TIME

F Dec. 16, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. FEE $15 per person

New Year's Eve Dance Party with Karaoke

AGES 16+ The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Ring in 2023 with us! Enjoy karaoke, snacks, mocktails and lots of music! DAY DATE+TIME

F Dec. 30, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. FEE $8 per person preregistered / $15 at the door

Coloring Calm and Yoga Combo Class

AGES 14+ The Rec Center Banquet Room, 3700 Monterey Drive Join us for a NEW four-week peaceful class that combines an adapted yoga practice with some mindfulness and calming coloring activities. DAY DATES+TIME

Tu March 7 – 28, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. FEE $42 per person (resident) / $50 (non-resident)

Teen Nature Explorers

AGES 13 – 21 Various locations Our new and improved teens group will focus on outdoor adventure and education for teens of all abilities! We have received new grant funding through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to create a new program that will be offered for a nominal fee. Programs will include activities such as geocaching, hiking, tree identification, archery, nature photography and more! DAY DATES+TIME

Tu Oct. 25 – Dec. 14, 4:15 – 6:15 p.m. Tu Jan. 31 – March 21, 4:15 – 6:15 p.m. FEE $5 per person per session (resident) / $13 (non-resident)

Adaptive Bowling League

AGES 5+ Park Tavern, 3401 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park Join us for fun, noncompetitive bowling. You will bowl two games each week. DAY DATES+TIME

Sa Jan. 21 – March 11, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. FEE $78 per person (resident) / $86 (non-resident)

Many more programs available!

Visit our website,

www.reachforresources.org/services/adaptive-recreation, or email eorr@reachforresources.org for more information.

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