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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.
Winter and Spring Weekly Programs and Special Events
Physical Disabilities
Arts for All, all ages, January 24 to April 18, 6:30-7:30 pm, Mondays, Hillcrest House, free, meets every other Monday
Bowling, all ages, January 27 to April 21, 10-11:30 am, Thursdays, Gate City Lanes, $3.50 per week
Water Exercise, 18+ yrs., January 27 to April 14, 3-4 pm, Thursdays, Gateway Education Center, free
Chair Exercise, all ages, January 28 to April 29, 10-11 am, Fridays, Smith Senior Center, free
Assisted Shopping, all ages, April 13, 10-11:30 am, Earth Fare Grocery Store, bring money for shopping
Assisted Shopping, all ages, April 20, 10-11:30 am, Target, bring money for shopping
Lunch Outing, all ages, May 5, 11 am to 12:30 pm, Libby Hill Seafood, bring money for meal/tip
Visually Impaired
Social Hour, all ages, January 24 to April 25, 10-11 am, Monday, Lindley Recreation Center, free
Arts for All, all ages, January 24 to April 18, 6:30-7:30 pm, every other Monday, Hillcrest House, free
Bowling, all ages, January 25 to April 19, 10-11:30 am, Tuesday, Gate City Lanes, $3.50 per week
Gym Walkers, all ages, ongoing, 5:30-6:30 pm, Tuesdays, Smith Senior Center, free, self-directed (no dark-soled athletic shoes allowed and no transportation provided)
Water Exercise, 18+ yrs., January 27 to April 14, 3-4 pm, Thursdays, Gateway Education Center, free
Bowling League, all ages, January to May, 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 and you must call to sign up)
Assisted Shopping, all ages, April 6, 10 am to 12 noon, Target, bring money for shopping
Assisted Shopping, all ages, April 27, 10-11:30 am, Earth Fare Grocery Store, bring money for shopping
Lunch Outing, all ages, May 3, 11 am to 12:30 pm, Libby Hill Seafood, bring money for meal/tip
Developmental Disabilities
Arts for All, all ages, January 24 to April 18, 6:30-7:30 pm, every other Monday, Hillcrest House, free
GTCC After School, 18+ yrs., January 25 to April 19, 2-4:30 pm, Tuesday, Smith Senior Center, free unless noted (must attend GTCC)
Gym Walkers, all ages, ongoing, 5:30-6:30 pm, Tuesdays, Smith Senior Center, free, self-directed (no dark-soled athletic shoes allowed and no transportation provided)
Bowling I, all ages, January 22 to May 7, 9-10:15 am, Saturdays, Gate City Lanes, $35
Bowling II, all ages, January 22 to May 7, 10:30 am to 12 noon, Saturdays, Gate City Lanes, $35
Park Day, all ages, April 9, 1-2:30 pm, Bicentennial Park, free
Grasshoppers Game, all ages, April 20, time TBA, bring money for ticket/snack
GYC Carnival, all ages, May 10, 6-8 pm, Greensboro Coliseum, bring money for snack
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