THERAPEUTIC RECREATION NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2021

Our goal with this newsletter is to bring a creative spin to the way that we stay in touch while showcasing all what the St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department’s Therapeutic Recreation Division has to offer.

FALL BROCHURE

Check out the Fall Brochure for a list of upcoming programs and events.

BROCHURE

AUGUST HIGHLIGHTS

We wrapped up a fun Camp Redbird experience this summer and entered August headfirst into all things planning for our fall programming. To kick off fall programs, we got to hang out with all our participants and their families at the Family Pizza & Pool Party at Walter Fuller Pool! Thank you everyone for coming. We sure made a BIG SPLASH!

UPCOMING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

TR BOWLING LEAGUE   Bowling provides an opportunity for motor and social skill development while practicing etiquette in a fun community setting.    Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8 p.m. Session #1: September 7 - October 26 Sunrise Bowling Lanes Cost: $56 (for session #1) Ages 13 and up

DISCOVERY HOUR   Join your friends for an hour of the arts, crafts, science experiments and more to expand your mind while expressing your creative side. Participants will take home weekly themed projects.   Thursdays from 7– 8 p.m. beginning September 7 Azalea Recreation Center Cost: $10 Ages Participants in grades 6th and up

COOKING CLASS   Learn to prepare some recipes that are sure to be as much fun to cook as they are to eat!   Mondays from 5:30 -6:45 p.m. beginning September 13 Azalea Recreation Center Cost: $20 Ages Participants in 9th grade and up

F.I.T.   Join your friends for our 5K Walking Club program in Fitness In Therapeutics! We will meet weekly for 8 weeks to enjoy the fresh air while we build our endurance to participate in a community 5K on November 6. The Community 5K is an event that we are hosting and inviting other peers from other recreation programs and vendors from around our great city to celebrate all the participants’ hard work!   Mondays from5:30- 7 p.m. beginning September 13 Walter Fuller Park, 7891 26th Ave. N. Cost: $20 Ages: Participants in 6th grade and up.

OUT ON THE TOWN: FOOD, FUN & FOOTBALL   This fun Saturday event includes a nacho bar with all the toppings and crafts, and participants can watch a variety of football games! Saturday, September 11 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Azalea Recreation Center Cost: $20 (includes food) Ages: 18 and up

TREKKERS: PIRATE ADVENTURE   TRekkers is kicking off the fall with a Pirate Adventure! Participants can enjoy an evening of pirate activities that include a treasure hunt, eye patch decorating contest, a pirate feast, and much more. Arrrggh TRekkers! Saturday, September 18 from 5- 9 p.m. Azalea Recreation Center Cost: $25 Ages: Participants in 6th - 12th grade

*NEW PROGRAM ALERT* FRIDAY NIGHT FUN   This fun monthly program is open to kindergarten students and up and provides dinner, crafts, and activities with a monthly theme. Friday Night Fun is a new social based program that has combined the fun of First Friday and Fun with Friends and allows parents and caregivers to have a fun night out while the TR team and participants enjoy some fun together!  While Friday Night Fun is happening, Allyssa McGee, supervisor I of Azalea Recreation Center and the TR Division, will be facilitating a Parent Support Group at Walter Fuller Recreation Center for parents and caregivers with themes of advocacy, medical and educational support and more. Join the TR team for the first Fright Night Fun event: PAINTING WITH A TWIST Friday, September 10 from 6:30- 9 p.m. beginning September 13 Azalea Recreation Center Cost: $10 Ages: 6+ years (Participants will be divided into groups by age.)

PROGRAM REMINDERS & UPDATES

All programs require registration ahead of time. Call and RSVP to save a spot. Please be aware that all programs are subject to cancellation if less than four participants RSVP.

Click here for more information about the St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department's Therapeutic Recreation Division, programs, and resources.

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