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ACTIVITIES
Throughout the Life Center’s existence, recreation and leisure
activities have played a major role in the overall program. Staff
members with college degrees and national certifications in Therapeutic
Recreation provide expertise which results in a quality, comprehensive
program designed to facilitate socialization, enhance physical and
mental functioning, and promote psychological well-being.
What may appear to an outside observer as just “fun and games” are in
fact activities which have been chosen and adapted to meet the needs,
interests, and abilities of each Center Participant. Whether
experiencing cognitive impairments, physical limitations, emotional
disturbances, or other challenges, every Center Participant is included
in each day’s activity program. To achieve optimal success, several
activities are often scheduled concurrently.
Without diminishing the importance of
the many other services provided by the Center, it is our conviction
that recreation and leisure-related activities are unmatched in their
inherent potential to motivate, heal, and raise the human spirit.
Regularly
scheduled activities at the Center include:
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Music enrichment
Artistic Impressions
Horticulture
Cooking
Dramatics
Creative Poetry
Continuing Education
Literary Club
Movie Club
Board games
Dance
Yoga and Tai Chi
Pet Partners
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Spiritual studies
Community Outings
Armchair travels
Participant Council
Guest speakers & entertainers
Red Hat Society
Adapted sports
Intergenerational activities
Group and individual exercise
Seasonal events and parties
Reminiscence Therapy
Handicrafts
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Yearly Events
Participant Talent Show
All-Center Picnic in the Park
Wheelchair Square Dance Country Hoedown
Thanksgiving Dinner (prepared by Participants)
Independence Day Picnic
Summer Watermelon Festival
Flair of Fall Fair
Holiday Pot Luck Family Dinner
Johnny Appleseed Festival
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