REGISTRATION INFORMATION

All of our programs are now included in the "Enjoy Arlington!" Guide. To register for all Therapeutic Recreation programs and Social Clubs, register through the Registration Office.

ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER

*New Address and Location*

Langston-Brown Community Center
2121 N Culpepper Street
Arlington, Virginia 22207
Phone: 703-228-4740

NEWSLETTER

 Recreation and Leisure Programs for Individuals with Disabilities - Fall 2010 (1.32 MB PDF)

Social Clubs & Activities | Fitness | Dance & Arts | Community Based Activities

SOCIAL CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Adult Social Club Membership

In order to become a "TR Adult Social Club" Member, you must sign up for a membership through the registration office. If you are new to the club, you will have to complete an intake before you can sign up for any events. The membership costs $35 per person. You will only be able to sign up for trips that are for the age group you are in. Once you are a member, you will receive a newsletter outlining the trips for your age group – either Young Adults Going Places (18-29) or Adults Going Places (30+).

YAGPSC - Adults Going Places Social Club (Ages 18-29)

• A social club for young adults with mild-severe developmental disabilities and mental health concerns
• New members must complete an intake with the TR Office prior to attending or signing up for any events
• Staff to participant ratio is 1:4 – 1:7
• Program runs from October – July each year
• Business meeting occurs on the second Friday of the month. There is one (1) weekend trip/event a month
• Meetings take place at Walter Reed Community Center, 2929 S. 16th Street, trips meet at Lubber Run Center, 300 N. Park Drive
• $35 fee for membership, extra costs will be incurred for trips to pay for tickets
• All fees for trips are payable to "Treasurer of Arlington County" and must be turned in one week before the event
• Participants must reserve slots for all meetings and trips 

AGPSC - Adults Going Places Social Club (Ages 30 and up)

• A social club for adults with mild-severe developmental disabilities and mental health concerns
• New members must complete an intake with the TR Office prior to attending or signing up for any events
• Staff to participant ratio is 1:4 – 1:7
• Program runs from October – July each year
• Business meeting the first Friday of each month from October to June, and two (2) weekend events a month
• Meetings take place at Walter Reed Community Center, 2929 S. 16th Street, trips meet at Lubber Run Center, 300 N. Park Drive
• $35 fee for membership, extra costs will be incurred for trips to pay for tickets
• All fees for trips are payable to "Treasurer of Arlington County" and must be turned in one week before the event
• Participants must reserve slots for all meetings and trips

Adult Halloween Dance! (18+)

• Join us for an evening of games, music and more! Order your tickets NOW! Contact the TR Office at (703) 228-4740. Deadline is October 22! Ages 18 and older, you do not have to be a social club member to attend
• Friday, October 29, 2010
• 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Walter Reed Community Center
• 2909 16th Street S.
• $8/person includes games, DJ/music, light refreshments & souvenir photo!

Weekenders (Ages 22-55)

• Fairfax County welcomes Arlington residents who have had a traumatic brain injury to this social club, which provides opportunities for community excursions and social activities
• Participants require minimal assistance with socialization
• Year-round, weekend excursions and social activities; times vary
• Meeting locations: Vienna Metro Station (Vienna North Parking Lot, at the Kiss & Ride) and Springfield Mall (at #2 Entrance, by Bennigan’s)
• $30.00 annual fee
• Call the TR Office for more information 703-228-4740

FITNESS

Adapted Aquatics (Age 13+)

• Water safety and learn to swim for participants with disabilities
• Sundays, starts September 26, 2010 – 10 sessions
• Yorktown Pool
• Activity Code: 120402A
• 3:30-4:20 pm
• $98 fee per session
• Check out page 8 in "Enjoy Arlington"

Fun N Fitness (Age 18+)

• Learn lifelong fitness through yoga, movement, and dance
• Tuesdays, starts September 21, 2010 – 8 sessions
• TJ Community Center
• Activity Code: 102009A
• 6:45-8:00 pm
• $55 fee per session
• Check out page 4 in "Enjoy Arlington"

Chair Aerobics (Age 18+)

• Aerobic exercise where participant stays seated in a chair or wheelchair
• Targeted to individuals with physical impairments
• Mondays, starts September 20, 2010 – 8 sessions
• Langston-Brown Community Center
• Activity Code: 104000A
• 5:30-6:15 pm
• $70 fee per session
• Check out page 3 in "Enjoy Arlington"

DANCE & ARTS

Adult Arts and Crafts (Ages 18+)

• Participants will learn how to complete different art projects
• Maximum capacity is 10
• Participants must be able to follow one and two step directions and have a desire to participate
• Mondays, starting September 20, 2010 – 8 sessions
• Activity Code: 102006A
• 6:30-7:30 pm
• NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: Fairlington Community Center
• $50 per session
• Check out page 16 in "Enjoy Arlington"

COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES

Adapted Learn to Ice Skate (6+)

• Learn to ice skate – offered by Kettler Capitals Iceplex, this is NOT a PRCR program
• Adapted class focuses on basic skills: march, glide, swizzles, wiggles, snowplow stops, and 2 foot hops
• Fee covers cost for 7 classes and 7 free skate times
• Kettler Iceplex
• Level 1 Saturdays, starting September 11, 2010 from 10:30-11:00 am
• $133 per session
• To register – visit the front desk at Ketter Iceplex or go online at www.kettlercapitalsiceplex.com for following these instructions:
  - Click on "Learn to Skate"
  - Click on "Online Enrollments"
  - Click: Season (current season), Level (Adaptive Learning 1 or 2)

BlazeSports (all ages)

• Sports programs for children and adults with physical disabilities
• Sports include quad rugby, wheelchair basketball, sled hockey, and wheelchair tennis
• Contact Joan Joyce at 202-877-1420 or joan.p.joyce@medstart.net

Special Olympics (all ages)

• A year round, volunteer-run program for individuals with disabilities
• Fall sports include soccer, bowling, golf, skiing, power lifting, volleyball, indoor tennis, and others
• Contact Danielle Pokusa at 703-359-4301
• Visit http://www.novasova.org/