Therapeutic Recreation Newsletter and Calendar FALL AND WINTER 2016 Locust Grove Recreation Center 770-288-7296 Fax # 770-288-7306 Terry Nash, CTRS, TR Coordinator 770-288-7290 tnash@co.henry.ga.us Davina Ford, TR Specialist 770-288-7291 dford@co.henry.ga.us Harlon Matthews, TR Specialist 770-288-7293 hmatthews@co.henry.ga.us Brandy Sanders, TR Specialist 770-288-7299 brandysanders@co.henry.ga.us Cheryl Williams, TR Specialist 770-288-7292 cwilliams@co.henry.ga.us Events and practices for our athletes are listed on the Calendars. On the back of each Calendar you will see details for Youth, Circle of Friends, Special Olympics, and Wheelchair Sports Activities. Please remember that we have planned these activities in advance. We will do our best to contact each of you if any changes are made. Please send Davina Ford any changes in your contact information. Thanks!! If you are new Athlete and would like to participate with us please Contact Terry Nash for more information.
LOOK WHAT HAPPENED OVER THE SUMMER MONTHS Congratulations to the UNIFIED VOLLEYBALL TEAM for bringing home the GOLD from the 2016 USAV Open National Championships, on May 26th. YOU are our Champs no matter what, but you have proved you are the Nations number one champions once again. We are so proud of all the partners and Athletes for all your hard work and dedication to the sport! GO GEORGIA GLADIA- TORS!!! Coach Larry Johnson Unified Partners Charles Stephens, Chad Parker, Mark Hanson, Jim Wilson, Leah Santera, and Jacob Adkins. Athletes are Brandon Hughley, PG Griffin, Kyle McEver, Chip Ford, Jeff Johnson, Michael White, and Ben Dollar! Give them a high five when you see them. They worked very hard! Congratulations to the Traditional softball team who traveled to Roanoke, Virginia on August 16th to compete in the Special Olympics North America Softball Championships. These athletes practiced so hard for months to prepare and it paid off as they are the National Champs. That s right 15 gold medals came home to Henry County Ga. We are so proud of them all! A big thank you goes out to the coaches for helping them do their best! Thank you Terry Brooks, Amanda Carlton, Sharon Chancey and Tony Knowles for all you have done and continue to do for our athletes, your love, support and caring for them all is greatly appreciated. Thank you to Babbie Spain our Dug out girl! Thank you to our Senior Employee Volunteer Clint Jeffreys for just helping us do what ever we need help with and to our amazing transit driver David Pike, You are awesome and we love having you on trips with us. Thank you to all the parents for sharing your children with us!! Last but certainly not least, A big thank you to the Athletes because you are awesome!!! A BIG HUGE CONGRATS GOES OUT TO PG GRIFFIN Traveled to the Georgia Games that was held at the Marietta High School this summer on July 17th, where he competed in Track and Field competition. PG entered the Shot Put competition and came home a state champion for a 72 foot throw. He also competed in the 100 meter run and ran that in 10.2 seconds. PG is a great Athlete and we are so proud of him!
September 2016 LG Locust Grove Recreation Center SO Special Olympics JPMP JP Moseley Park WC Wheelchair Sports RCP Richard Craig Park PAC Performing Arts Center AAASP American Association of Adapted Sports COF Circle of Friends (Special Needs Adult Social Group) TYNF Team Young-N Fun ( Special Needs Youth Group age 16 and under) HCWR Henry County Water Reservoir Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 SO Softball 6p-7:30p @ JPMP Youth Softball 5:30p- 6:30p @ RCP 2 3 4 5 HOLIDAY ALL COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED 6 Tennis Practice 10a-11a @ RCP 7 8 Arts and Crafts 10a- 11a @ LG SO Softball 6p-7:30p @ JPMP Youth Softball 5:30p- 6:30p @ RCP 9 CREATIVE MINDS 6p-8p @ LG 10 SO Softball Tournament for Unified BIG DOGS @ Douglasville, GA. Sunshine Games 9a-12p @ RCP WC Sports Fundraiser Casino Night at the Zone Sports Bar in Stockbridge, Ga For more info Contact Harlon Matthews at 770-288-7293 11 12 Tennis 10a-11a @ RCP Softball practice 6p-7:30p @ JPMP Bocce Practice 6p-7:30p @ LG 13 14 15 Exercise 10a-11a @ LG SO Softball 6p-7:30p @ JPMP Youth Softball 5:30p- 6:30p @ RCP 16 17 Sunshine League games 9a-12p @ RCP away game @ Houston Cty 18 19 Tennis 10a-11a @ RCP Softball practice 6p-7:30p @ JPMP Bocce Practice 6p-7:30p @ LG 20 Youth Softball Practice 5:30-6:30 @ RCP 21 22 Arts and Crafts 10a-11a @ LG Softball Practice 6p- 7:30p @ JPMP 23 Tennis Team leaving for Norcross Tournament Details TBA later 24 People First and COF Fall Festival @ Nash Farm 2p-4p Battle of the Bats Tournament in Cumming Tennis Tournament in Norcross TBA -Home game @ JPMP 25 Tennis in Norcross 26 Softball practice 6p-7:30p @ JPMP Bocce Practice 6p-7:30p @ LG 27 Youth Softball Practice 5:30-6:30 @ RCP COF DAY TRIP 8a @ LG 28 29 Exercise 10a-11a @ LG Softball Practice 6p- 7:30p @ JPMP 30 Sunshine League Night game 6p-9p @ RCP
ATTENTION UNIFIED SOFTBALL BIG DOGS You have been invited to the Douglasville softball tournament in Douglasville Ga. please be at the Locust Grove Recreation Center at 7:00am on September 10th, 2016. Lunch will be provided however you will need money for souvenirs, snacks and for dinner that evening in case it is a late game. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Cheryl Williams at 770-288-7292 CREATIVE MINDS Canvas Painting and Crafts Locust Grove Rec Center September 9th 6:00p-8:00p Please join us for a fun night of Arts and crafts and put our creative minds to work making an awesome craft. Please contact Brandy at 770-288-7299 to sign up for the evening. You will need to bring a snack food to share with the group. Don t miss this exciting night. September Events SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT WHO: All Softball Team Unified, Traditional and Modified WHAT: BATTLE OF THE BATS WHEN: September 24th, 2016 WHERE: 2300 Keith Bridges Road, Cumming Ga. 30040 TIME: Meet at Locust Grove Rec Center at 6:45 to leave at 7am promptly Lunch will be provided you may want to bring money for dinner and extra snacks during the day. as always it s a long tournament day! You will need to wear black gym shorts with your uniform shirt, if you have your shirt wear it. If not we have your shirt, you will get that morning. Don t forget your big dog hats, sunscreen, sunglasses and bat bags. NO JEANS, NO JEAN SHORTS it must be black gym shorts. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Cheryl at 770-288-7292 HEY THERE!!! YEAH YOU!!!! CIRCLE OF FRIENDS!!! ITS ANOTHER EXCITING DAY TRIP YOU DON T WANT TO MISS!!! On September 27th we will head to the RED BARN in Ellijay Ga. Where we will visit the farm, ride the hayride and pick yummy apples. You will need to bring money for the farm tour and the apples. You will pick apples by pecks so below is how it works You buy a $6.00 ticket to visit the farm and ride the hay ride then you will pay for the apples you pick: Quarter peck is $4.00 Half Peck is $6.00 Whole peck is $12.00 So you choose one to pick and that s the money you need. You will need to bring a lunch for a picnic that day on the farm. Please be at Locust Grove Rec Center by 8am on September 27th REMEMBER Don t let anyone steal your sparkle! Smile be happy and spread your love to everyone!
LG Locust Grove Recreation Center SO Special Olympics AAASP American Association of Adapted Sports HCWR Henry County Water Reservoir October 2016 WC Wheelchair Sports RCP Richard Craig Park JPMP JP Moseley Park HCWR-Henry County Water Reservoir COF Circle of Friends (Special Needs Adult Social Group) AMS Atlanta Motor Speedway (Children s Charities ) TYNF Team Young-N-Fun (Special Needs Youth Group) Team Young-N-Fun ( Special Needs Youth Group) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 - Home Game @ JPMP 2 3 9 SPECIAL OLYMPICS FALL GAMES and Equestrian in GAINESVILLE GA 4 5 SPECIAL NEEDS FAIR DAY @ Heritage park 10 11 12 6 NO EXERCISE NO Arts and Crafts 13 EXERCISE 10a-11a @ LG 7 SPECIAL OLYMPICS FALL GAMES and Equestrian in GAINESVILLE GA 8 SPECIAL OLYMPICS FALL GAMES and Equestrian in GAINESVILLE GA 14 15 Sunshine League Games 9a-12p @ RCP away @ Muscogee 16 17 SO Youth Skills Basketball 5:30p- 6:30p @ LG 18 COF THRIFT SHOP DAY 8am @ LG Team skills 5:30p-6:30p Traditional /Modified Basketball 6:30p-8p Cheerleading 6:30p-8p 19 20 Arts and Crafts 10a-11a @ LG Youth Hockey Skills 5:30p-6:30p SO Hockey Team 6p- 7:30p 21 COF Costume Bingo Night 7p-9p @ LG 22 Sunshine League Games 9a-12p @ RCP Community Day @ JPMP 12p-3p away @ Houston County 23 Sunshine League Banquet 3p-5p @ LG Please wear a non scary costume 24 SO Youth Skills Basketball 5:30p- 6:30p @ LG 25 Team skills 5:30p-6:30p Traditional /Modified Basketball 6:30p-8p Cheerleading 6:30p-8p All at LG 26 27 Exercise 10a-11a @ LG Youth Hockey Skills 5:30p-6:30p SO Hockey Team 6p- 7:30p 28 Creative Minds 6p-8p @ LG 29 People First Trunk or Treat Festival 4p @ Southern Belle Farm Contact Connie Dodgen @ peoplefirsthenrycounty@yahoo.com away @ West Ga.
THRIFT SHOPPING October Events October 18, 2016 For: Circle of Friends Group Time: 8am Where: Locust Grove Rec Center You will need money for shopping and lunch. Please RSVP to Davina 770-288-7291 Mrs. Connie Dodgen will be guiding our trip once again ATTENTION Circle of Friends Please join us once again this year for the COSTUME BINGO NIGHT October 21, 2016 7p-9p Sponsored by People First and Parks and Recreation RSVP: Davina 770-288-7291 Please bring finger foods with you to share with the group SPECIAL OLYMPICS FALL- GAMES and Equestrian GAINESVILLE GA OCTOBER 7th, 8th, and 9th Softball and Bocce We are making the plans for the trip now. More information will come later for this weekend trip Any questions or concerns please contact one of thestaff October 23, 2016 3p-5p Locust Grove Recreation Center Ice Cream Social Please bring your smiles and wear your non-scary costumes RSVP: Brandy 770-288-7299 CREATIVE MINDS Canvas Painting and Crafts Locust Grove Rec Center October 28, 2016 6:00p-8:00p Please join us for a fun night of Arts and crafts and put our creative minds to work making an awesome craft. Please contact Brandy at 770-288- 7299 to sign up for the evening. You will need to bring a snack food to share with the group. Don t miss this exciting night.
November 2016 LG Locust Grove Recreation Center COF Circle of Friends (Special Needs Adult Social Group) SO Special Olympics AMS Atlanta Motor Speedway (Children s Charities ) AAASP American Association of Adapted Sports TYNF Team Young-N-Fun (Special Needs Youth Group) HCWR Henry County Water Reservoir JPMRC JP Moseley Recreation Center SL Sunshine League Baseball (ages 5-18) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 COF DAY TRIP TBA 3 4 Special Olympics Golf Fundraiser 5 People First Variety Show Please contact Connie Dodgen for more info at Peoplefirsthenrycounty@yahoo.com Championships @ JPMP 6 7 SO Youth Basketball Skills 5:30p-6:30p 8 SO Team Skills Basketball SO Traditional Basketball SO Cheerleading 9 WC Basketball 10 11 Creative Minds 6p-8p @ LG 12 13 14 SO Youth Basketball Skills 5:30p-6:30p 15 SO Team Skills Basketball SO Traditional Basketball SO Cheerleading 16 WC Basketball 17 18 COF Thanksgiving Feast 7p-9p @ LG 19 20 21 22 23 24 THANKSGIVING 25 County offices are closed 26 27 28 SO Youth Basketball Skills 5:30p-6:30p 29 SO Team Skills Basketball SO Traditional Basketball SO Cheerleading 30 WC Basketball
November Events Circle of Friends Day Trip November 2, 2016 We will be going to see a movie and have lunch. You will need to bring money with you for both. More details will come later for this trip! Please call Davina to sign up at 770-288-7291 CREATIVE MINDS Canvas Painting and Crafts Locust Grove Rec Center November 11, 2016 6:00p-8:00p Please join us for a fun night of Arts and crafts and put our creative minds to work making an awesome craft. Please contact Brandy at 770-288-7299 to sign up for the evening. You will need to bring a snack food to share with the group. Don t miss this exciting night. HAPPY THANKS- GIVING TO YOU ALL!!! HOPE YOUR THANKSGIVING IS BLESSED TO THE FULLEST!!! THANKSGIVING FEAST Who: Circle of Friends What: Annual Dinner When: November 18, 2016 Where: Locust Grove Time: 7p-9p Recreation Center RSVP: Davina 770-288-7291 We are asking that everyone bring a covered dish or finger food and 2 liter drink of gallon of tea. We are also asking that the Special needs person attend and only bring two guest with them to the feast. Our program is getting so big we want to make sure everyone gets a meal. Call today, don t miss it!!! Sponsored by People First of Henry County Directed by Kathy Toreno November 5, 2016 7pm Please join us for an amazing show of special talents If you wish to see the show please contact Connie Dodgen at Peoplefirstofhenrycounty@yahoo.com Please let Connie know how many you have coming. This is just a show, no food will be provided. Please have dinner before attending the show. The show will be held in the Church of the Locust Grove Recreation Center. Two FUNDRAISERS Hosted by the Atlanta Pinseeker November 4, 2016 There will be an EVENING OF ELEGANCE Benefit, at the Eagles Landing Country Club on Eagles Landing parkway. Please come out to support this amazing benefit, go on line to get your tickets at www.theatlantapinseekers.com November 11th, 2016 Golf Tournament held at Eagles Brook Golf Club in Locust Grove the tournament begins at 8am please sign up today at the same email to support our group
LG Locust Grove Recreation Center SO Special Olympics PAC Performance Arts Center WC- Wheelchair Sports JPMRC-JP Moseley Recreation Center December 2016 COF Circle of Friends (Special Needs Adult Social Group) RCP Richard Craig Park HCWR Henry County Water Reservoir AAASP American Association of Adapted Sports AMS Atlanta Motor Speedway TYNF Team Young-N-Fun (Special Needs Youth Group) AAASP American Association of Adapted Sports SL Sunshine League baseball ( Ages 5-18 ) PAC Performing Arts Center in McDonogh Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Exercise 10a-11a @ LG 2 3 Kindness Christmas Party 11a @ McDonough Christian Church Please contact Dana Fessler @ specialneedschristmas@gmail.com McDonough Christmas Parade 4p PAC 4 5 Youth Basketball skills KERI s Birthday 6 Team Basketball skills Traditional basketball 6:30p-8 @ LG Cheerleading 6:30 8 @LG 7 COF Holiday Shopping 8am @ LG WC Basketball 8 Arts and Crafts 10a- 11a @ LG 9 Creative Minds 6p-8p @ LG 10 Share the Joy 8a-3p 11 12 Youth Basketball skills DAVINA s Birthday 13 Team Basketball skills Traditional basketball 6:30p-8 @ LG Cheerleading 6:30 8 @LG 14 WC Basketball 15 Exercise 10a-11a @ LG 16 COF HOLIDAY PARTY 7p-9p @ LG 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 COUNTY OFFICES CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY 24 25 26 COUNTY OFFICE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY 27 28 29 30 COUNTY OFFICE CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAY 31
December Events What: Holiday Party Wh0: CIRCLE OF FRIENDS When: December 16th Where: Locust Grove Recreation Center Time: 7p-9p RSVP: Davina 770-288-7291 Please call Davina to find out what you need to bring. It will be a fun night just like we are at a Carnival. Don t miss it!!! Our Special guest will join us again this year!! CHRISTMAS PARADE The McDonough parade will be on December 3rd in the McDonough Square. Any one that wants to join us, there is limited space for riding on the float but you may walk behind the float if you wish. Please call Cheryl to sign up at 770-288-7292. You will meet us at 4p that day at the performing art center in McDonough Its that time again that we will need everyone to help out with one of our biggest fundraisers. SHARE THE JOY DAY December 10th, beginning at 8am WE NEED YOU!!!! Please call Brandy at 770-288-7299 to sign up to take a time to stand out on the street and collect money for our very own HENRY COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION SPECIAL OLYMPICS ORGANIZATION. Everyone s help is much appreciated and we need all the volunteers we can get. Thank you in advance for all your continued support. Canvas Painting and Crafts Locust Grove Rec Center December 9, 2016 6:00p-8:00p Please join us for a fun night of Arts and crafts and put our creative minds to work making an awesome craft. Please contact Brandy at 770-288-7299 to sign up for the evening. You will need to bring a snack food to share with the group. Don t miss this exciting night. CIRCLE OF FRIENDS DECEMBER 7, 2016 Attention all Circle of Friends we will be going to a Thrift wear house and other thrift stores. If you would like to join us please call Davina to sign up 770-288-7291 You will need to bring money for lunch and your shopping money. Please be at the Locust Grove Recreation Center at 8am Mrs. Connie will be our guide for the day! THE TR STAFF WISH EACH OF YOU A HAPPY, SAFE, MER- RY CHRISTMAS AND LOVE FROM ALL OF US! TERRY, DAVINA, HARLON, BRANDY, AND CHERYL!!!