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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.
2010 Winter and Spring Weekly Programs and Special Events
Physical Disabilities
Water Exercise, 18+ yrs., February 11 – April 22, 3 – 4 pm, Thursday, Gateway Education Center, free
Arts for All, all ages, February 8 – April 19, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, Monday, Lindley Center, free does not meet on third Monday of each month
Ramp Bowling, 15+ yrs., February 11 – April 22, 10 – 11:30 am, Thursday, Gate City Lanes, $3 per week
Chair Exercise, 15+ yrs., February 12 – April 23, 10 – 11 am, Friday, Smith Senior Center, free
Shopping, 18+ yrs., March 31, 10 am - 12 noon, Dollar Tree, bring money for shopping
Bingo, 18+ yrs., April 7, 10 am – 12 noon, Peeler Center, free
Shopping, 18+ yrs., April 21, 10 - 11:30 am, Earth Fare Health Grocery Store, bring money for shopping
Visually Impaired
Social Hour, all ages, February 8 – April 19, 10 – 11 am, Monday, Lindley Recreation Center, free
Water Exercise, 18+ yrs., February 11 – April 22, 3 – 4 pm, Thursday, Gateway Education Center, free
Arts for All, all ages, February 8 – April 19, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, Monday, Lindley Center, free does not meet on third Monday of each month
Rail Bowling, 15+ yrs., February 9 – April 20, 10 – 11:30 am, Tuesday, Gate City Lanes, $3 per week
Gym Walkers, all ages, ongoing, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Tuesday, Smith Senior Center, free no dark-soled shoes permitted/no transportation/self-directed
Bowling League, 15+ yrs., January – May, 6:30 pm, Thursday, Gate City Lanes, fees paid to league. Please call MRU if interested
Day Worker Outings, 18+ yrs., monthly, Saturdays, bring money for event/day workers & guests only/must call to sign up
Bingo, 18+ yrs., April 6, 10 am - 12 noon, Peeler Center, free
Shopping, 18+ yrs., April 14, 10 - 11:30 am, Earth Fare Healthy Grocery Store, bring money for shopping
Developmental Disabilities
Arts for All, all ages, February 8 – April 19, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, Monday, Lindley Center, free does not meet on third Monday of each month
GTCC After School, 18+ yrs., February 2 – April 20, 2 – 4:30 pm, Tuesday, Smith Senior Center, free unless noted must attend GTCC
Gym Walkers, all ages, ongoing, 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Tuesday, Smith Senior Center, free no dark-soled shoes permitted/no transportation/self-directed
Bowling I, 12+ yrs., January 23 – April 24, 9 – 10:15 am, Saturday, Gate City Lanes, $35
Bowling II, 12+ yrs., January 23 – April 24, 10:30 am – 12 noon, Saturday, Gate City Lanes, $35
Movie Outing, 18+ yrs., March 20, 12 noon - 3 pm, The Grande, bring money for ticket and snack
Natural Science Center, 8+ yrs., March 27, 10 am - 12 noon, Natural Science Center, bring money for admission
Grasshoppers Games, 10+ yrs., April 13, 7 - 9 pm, bring money for ticket and snack
Day at the Park, 10+ yrs., April 17, 10 am - 12 noon, free
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