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MainStream Resources offers quality recreational programs and special events for people who have been identified as having special needs, including mental, physical and visual. Activities in these programs are modified or special equipment is available to assist the participant.
Some of these programs are suggested for certain age groups and disability classifications so the program can be geared to meet specific needs. However, we will make reasonable accommodations for any individual who wants to participate in a program not suggested for his or her age group or disability. The request must be made at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the program. We also encourage family and friends to participate in our programs when space is available.
The City shares the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which protects qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of disabilities and provides for equality of opportunity in the services, programs, activities and employment of the City.
Staff also works with participants to help them participate in programs not specifically designed for special populations and offered by other divisions within the Parks and Recreation Department. In addition to offering recreational programs, MainStream Resources provides leisure education and counseling to participants with special needs. Participants have opportunities to select activities of interest to them from programs offered by the MainStream Resources Unit or other organizations.
MainStream Resources operates with a fee / other charges schedule, based on cost of supplies, equipment, transportation, staff and other professional services. Selected MainStream Resources programs offer transportation for individuals who live within the city limits (not all programs provide transportation).
For more information, or for a current list of activities, call MainStream Resources at 373-2735, 373-2954 or 373-2626.
2009 Fall Weekly Programs and Special Events
Physical Disabilities
Arts for All, all ages, September 21 – November 30, 7:30-8:30 pm, Mondays (does not meet on third Monday of each month), Hillcrest House, free
Bowling, 15+ yrs., September 24 – December 3, 10-11:30 am, Thursdays, Gate City Lanes, $3 per week
Water Exercise, 18+ yrs., September 24 – December 3, 3-4 pm, Thursdays, Gateway Education Center, free
Chair Exercise, 15+ yrs., September 25 – December 4, 10-11 am, Fridays, Smith Senior Center, free
Triad Farmers Market & Lunch, 18+ yrs., October 14, 10 am – 12 noon, Greensboro, bring money for shopping and meal
Halloween Dance, all ages, October 27, 7-9 pm, Lindley Recreation Center, free
Bingo, 18+ yrs., November 11, 10 am – 12 noon, Peeler Center, free
Lunch Outing, 18+ yrs., November 19, 11 am – 1 pm, Ham’s, bring money for meal
Holiday Dance, all ages, December 8, 7-9 pm, Lindley Recreation Center, free
Holiday Shopping, 18+ yrs., December 10, 10 am – 12 noon, Wal-Mart, bring money for shopping
Holiday Luncheon, 18+ yrs., December 16, 10 am – 12:30 pm, Smith Senior Center, free
Visually Impaired
Social Hour, all ages, September 21 – November 30, 10-11 am, Mondays, Lindley Recreation Center, free
Arts for All, all ages, September 21 – November 30, 7:30-8:30 pm, Mondays (does not meet on third Monday of each month), Hillcrest House, free
Bowling, 15+ yrs., September 22 – December 1, 10-11:30 am, Tuesdays, Gate City Lanes, $3 per week
Gym Walkers - self-directed, all ages, ongoing, 5:30-6:30 pm, Tuesdays, Smith Senior Center, free (no dark-soled athletic shoes permitted, no transportation provided)
Water Exercise, 18+ yrs., September 24 – December 3, 3-4 pm, Thursdays, Gateway Education Center, free
Bowling League, 15+ yrs., September – December, 6:30 pm, Thursdays, Gate City Lanes, league fees
Day Worker Outings, 18+ yrs., monthly, Saturdays, bring money for event (day workers and guests only; must call to sign up)
Halloween Dance, all ages, October 27, 7-9 pm, Lindley Recreation Center, free
Triad Farmers Market & Lunch, 18+ yrs., October 28, 10 am – 12 noon, Greensboro, bring money for shopping and meal
Bingo, 18+ yrs., November 4, 10 am – 12 noon, Peeler Center, free
Dollar General, 12+ yrs., November 10, 10 am – 12 noon, bring money for shopping
Holiday Dance, all ages, December 8, 7-9 pm, Lindley Recreation Center, free
Holiday Shopping, 18+ yrs., December 8, 10 am – 12 noon, Wal-Mart, bring money for shopping
Holiday Luncheon, 18+ yrs., December 17, 10 am – 12:30 pm, Smith Senior Center, free
Developmental Disabilities
Arts for All, all ages, September 21 – November 30, 7:30-8:30 pm, Mondays (does not meet on third Monday of each month), Hillcrest House, free
GTCC After School, 18+ yrs., September 22 – December 1, 2-4:30 pm, Tuesdays, Smith Senior Center, free unless noted (must attend GTCC)
Gym Walkers - self-directed, all ages, ongoing, 5:30-6:30 pm, Tuesdays, Smith Senior Center, free (no dark-soled athletic shoes permitted; no transportation available)
Bowling I, 12+ yrs., September 12 – December 12, 9-10:15 am, Saturdays, Gate City Lanes, $35
Bowling II, 12+ yrs., September 12 – December 12, 10:30 am – 12 noon, Saturdays, Gate City Lanes, $35
Greensboro College Football Game, 12+ yrs., October 24, 7 pm, meet at P&R at 6:30 pm, bring money for snacks
Halloween Dance, all ages, October 27, 7-9 pm, Lindley Recreation Center, free
Hayride, all ages, November 14, 2-4 pm, Hagan Stone Park, free
Diner’s Outing, 12+ yrs., November 24, 7-8:30 pm, Ham’s (Cone Blvd.), bring money for meal and tip
Holiday Dance, all ages, December 8, 7-9 pm, Lindley Recreation Center, free
Shopping & Lunch, 12+ yrs., December 12, 12:30-2:30 pm, Four Seasons Mall, bring money for shopping and meal
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