FOR FAMILIES & SELF-ADVOCATES

PLAY

Adult Recreation Centre Day Program

Our Focus
Providing a place to develop social connections, develop skills and live a full and active life.

Who We Serve
Individuals who want to connect with friends and socialize during the day

What We Do
We work to support people to spend their time experiencing and interacting within our community. We try to access events, activities and opportunities within our community whenever possible that meet the desires of those engaged in the program.

Everyone day will be different as it will be based on the activities and places they choose to spend their time.

Engage in Recreational Activities

• Sewing
• Knitting
• Crafts
• Cards
• Games
• Host dances and lunch for family and friends several times a year
• Cooking lunch for a small group of friends
• Baking for friends or bake sale

Go to Community Events

• Festivals
• Concerts
• Fundraisers
• Markets

Visit Community Sites

• Parks
• Museums
• Recreation facilities
  • Gordon Howard Active Living Center
  • Local gyms, wellness centers, swimming pools
  • Walking program at Rec Centre in winter and parks in summer
• Restaurants
  • Weekly coffee club
  • Lunch with friends

Participate in Music Therapy

• Discover music as an outlet for expression
• Learn to read music
• Learn rhythm
• Try some instruments
• Sing out loud