Leisure Spectrum
Leisure spectrum is an all-inclusive six-week program for those with special needs that involves weekly community outings. Activities may include bowling, laser tag, movies, art, music, shopping, etc. Date: - Session 1: October 3rd – November 7th
- Session 2: January 9th- February 13th
Time: 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM Location: Drop off at The WREC Ages: 15 years of age and older Cost: $145 Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com Registration Opens: August 7 2023 Leisure Roamers Leisure Roamers is a leisure outing program for teens and adults with special needs. Hiking at Olde Rope Mill Park Hiking Trails followed by lunch. Date: Saturday September 9th Time: 11:00 am- 2 pm Cost: $10 Location: Drop off at The WREC Ages: 16 years of age and older Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com Registration Dates: August 7 2023 Lil' Roamers Lil’ Roamers is a leisure outing program for youth with special needs. Enjoy a night out while your Lil’ Roamers have a fun filled evening having a Pizza and Pelicans Social! Dinner will be pizza and after we will go to Pelicans for shaved ice. Session 1 Date: August 18th Time: 5pm-7pm Location: Drop off at the WREC Cost: $25 Ages: 9-14 Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com Registration Dates: August 7 2023 TR Bowling This is a month-long program for those with special needs to get involved in weekly bowling at Cherokee Lanes Date: Mondays in October Time: 1:30-3:30pm Location: Drop off at The WREC Cost: $50 Ages: 21 years of age and older Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com Registration Dates: August 7 2023 Workout Wednesdays This workout class is encouraging and motivating for all abilities. Work all muscle groups with a variety of strengthening and conditioning exercises each week that will be adapted for everyone! Date: Wednesdays in September, October, November, December, January, February Time: 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM Location: The WREC Ages: 14 years of age and older Cost: $25 Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com Registration Opens: August 7 2023
Hello Fall: Nature and Crafts at the Buzz This class led by Master Naturalist Graham Penniman will include a nature walk on the Veteran’s Park ground followed by a craft activity at the Buzz. Activities may include tree identification and leaf etchings, pine cone creatures, park planters raised beds, pressed flowers, and germination of spring flowers such as zinnias and mammoth sunflowers. Come and join this active and outdoor based class. Date: Monday October 9th Time: 5pm-6:30pm Location: Drop off at The BUZZ Ages: 15 + Cost: $45 Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com Registration Dates: August 7 2023 Supper with Santa *Santa goes sensory friendly! All families with children with special needs can enjoy the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa, in a more subdued and calm environment.* Jolly Old St. Nick is visiting Cherokee County a little early and invites all the good girls and boys to a special “Supper with Santa” on Friday, December 8. "Supper with Santa" gives our special guests time with Santa himself, a delicious meal, music and holiday crafts. Date: December 8 Time: 5:00-6:00 pm Location: The Hickory Flat Gym Price: $25 Ages: any age Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com Registration Dates: August 7 2023
| Independent Me! Formerly known as Cooking for Independence, Independent Me is a fun and active-hands on session series to build confidence in independent living. Includes meal planning, shopping strategy & preparation, basic repair sewing, household cleaning basics and hand washing of dishes and clothing, seasonal crafting, social coaching, work space norms, interviewing and money/finance ideas. This is an all-inclusive, four-week course with Maureen Penniman. Thursdays - Session 1: August 31-September 21
- Session 2: October 5-November 2
- Holiday Themed: November 16-December 21
- Session 3: January 11-February 1
- Session 4: February 8- March 7
Time: 5:00- 6:30 pm Location: Drop off at The WREC Ages: 13 years of age and older
Cost: $115 for the 4 week class Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com Registration Dates: August 7, 2023 Social Friends Social friends meets to attend various community events, and get together for social activities. Age to attend depends on activity. Check back on our social media to stay up to date with events as they pop up. Pre-Nights to Shine Pre-Night to Shine get together and bus ride to the dance! Date: February Time: TBD Price: TBD Location: Drop off at The WREC Ages:14 years of age and older Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com Registration Dates: August 7 2023 Game Night Join us to play classics such as Uno, Go Fish, Bingo, etc Session 1 Date: Tuesday Sept. 19th Time: 5:00-6:00 pm Location: Drop off at The WREC Cost: $10 Ages: 9+ Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com Registration Dates: August 7 2023 Move It Mondays This workout class is encouraging and motivating for all abilities. Work all muscle groups with a variety of strengthening and conditioning exercises each week that will be adapted for everyone! Date: Mondays in September, November, February Time: 4:30 PM- 5:00 PM Location: The Buzz Ages: 14 years of age and older Cost: $25 Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com Registration Opens: August 7 2023 Everybody Dance Get ready to move! A variety of rhythmic music will spur interaction and physical fitness through dance. This is an all-inclusive 4-week course with monthly registration. Date: Thursdays, September, October, November, December, January, February Time: 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm Location: The WREC Ages: 13 years of age and older Cost: $36 Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com Registration Opens: August 7 2023 Holiday Independent Me Formerly known as Holiday Cooking, this is a holiday themed Independent Me Class with Maureen Penniman Date: November 16, December 7, December 14 and December 21 Time: 5:00-6:30 pm Location: The WREC Ages: 11 years of age and older Cost: $115 / 4 session block Contact: Skyler Cox, srcox@cherokeega.com Registration Dates: August 7 2023 |