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 |