SPECIAL POPULATIONS

The activities on this page are for those with disabilities. Friends, family, and the general public are also welcome. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to register for any program that we offer.

Activities

FALL DUBUQUE TOUR (16+ yrs.)

See the Dubuque Lock and Dam. Drive through Eagle Point Park. Visit the aquarium, stop by the Fourth Street Elevator, and do some shopping. Lunch is on your own.

#208707-01 Sa 10/21 8am-5pm

$63 (R $55) Depart/Return: P&R Office-CSC

*NEW* GOOD EATS (15+ yrs.)

Learn kitchen basics such as knife safety and skills, nutrition, and kitchen tools, while learning to make an appetizer, entrée, and dessert. The meals will require no heat and only a few tools to make.

#208708-01 Tu 10/17 6-9pm

$32 (R $25) Jones Lodge

HAY RACK RIDE & CAMPFIRE AT USHERS FERRY (All Ages)

Tour Seminole Valley on this handicapped accessible hay wagon ride. Enjoy the evening around the campfire with s’mores or sarsaparilla and popcorn.

#214205-01 M 10/2 5:30-7pm

$10/person Ushers Ferry

Ada Modifications

*NEW* MUSIC TIME (15+ yrs.)

With instruction from a licensed Music Therapist, learn about music, different instruments, working as a team, and behavior management.

#208709-01 Th 9/7-9/28 7-8pm

$19 (R $15) Jones Lodge

*NEW* NERF ADVENTURES (8+ yrs.)

Grab your NERF gear for an afternoon of NERFing with friends! Get outdoors and enjoy some unique opportunities for NERF combat amid the bunkers and hills of the old Jones Golf Course. Don’t worry if you don’t have your own NERF gear. There will be some available for you to use.

#208714-01 Su 10/29 2-4pm

$6 (R $5) Jones Lodge

*NEW* NO SCHOOL DAY CAMP (8-16 yrs.)

Spend your break from school playing games, doing crafts, and making new friends! Snacks will be provided. Register by 10/6 for the first camp and 10/20 for the second camp.

#208712-01 M 10/9 7:30am-5:30pm

#208713-01 M 10/23 7:30am-5:30pm

$40 (R $33) Jones Lodge

*NEW* SPOOKY SCULPTURES (7-11 yrs. or 18+ yrs.)

Make Halloween themed clay sculptures! Create your clay sculpture the first day of class, then bring it to life with paint on the second day.

Youth (7-11 years)

#208711-01 Th 10/5-10/12 5-6pm

$27 (R $20) NW Rec

Adult (18+ years)

#208711-02 Th 10/5-10/12 6:15-7:15pm

$27 (R $20) NW Rec

31 ST ANNUAL HALLOWEEN DANCE (All Ages)

Join your friends with or without disabilities at the 31st annual Halloween fling with prizes for the best costumes! No registration; pay at the door.

F 10/27 7-9pm

$5/person NW Rec

*NEW* TRIVIA NIGHT (18+ yrs.)

Test your knowledge as you compete with friends to see who knows more! Snack on free popcorn and 50¢ pop. Prizes will be awarded to those with the highest score at the end of the evening.

#208710-01 Th 11/9 6-7:30pm

#208710-02 F 12/8 6-7:30pm

$5/night Jones Lodge

Reasonable modifications are made for those who meet the essential eligibility requirements for participation in recreational programs. If you need modifications, send a written request stating what you require at least two weeks prior to the program to:

Barbara Penning, Parks & Recreation Special Programs Supervisor, City Services Center, 500 15th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Email: b.penning@cedar-rapids.org

Questions: Contact Barbara Penning, 319-286-5743

*NEW* USA PEN PAL (16+ yrs.)

Make a new friend from another state! Your pen pal could be from anywhere between Maine to California, or as far away as Alaska or Hawaii. Refresh your writing skills and learn about other places when corresponding with your pen pal. Pencils, paper, envelopes, and stamps will be provided. This class meets twice, on November 6 to write and send a letter, then on December 12 to reply to a letter from your pen pal.

#208715-01 M 11/6, 12/4 6-7pm

$6 (R $5) Jones Lodge

Special Olympics Sports

Call Barbara Penning, 319-286-5743, Special Programs Supervisor, for more information about Special Olympics sports:

BASKETBALL (8+ yrs.)

FREE Jefferson HS

BASKETBALL SKILLS (8+ yrs.)

#208608-01 W 11/1-3/6 7:30-8:30pm

FALL BOCCE (8+ yrs.)

#208609-01 M 9/11-9/25 6-7:30pm

Bever Park

ALPINE SKIING (10+ yrs.)

Practice your skills at Sundown Mountain, Dubuque. Participate in a three-day Special Olympics competition. Register by 11/17.

Practice #208601-01 Su 12/10 7:30am-5pm

$32 Depart/Return: NW Rec

Winter Games

#208601-03 M-W 1/8-1/10

Depart: NW Rec, 7:30am, 1/8

Return: NW Rec, 5pm, 1/10 FREE (includes ski pass, and rental) u Find the schedule at CityofCR.com/CRRecmobile.

The Rollin’ Recmobile vans bring fun activities to your neighborhood parks. Check the website for any upcoming Rollin’ Recmobile stops or events.

*NEW* SNOW SHOEING (18+ yrs.)

Learn how to use snow shoes to walk 100m, 500m, or 1k in the snow. Practice to prepare for the Special Olympics Iowa Winter Games! You’ll be ready to compete with the skills you learn in this class. Register by 11/3.

#208610-01 M

FREE Jones Lodge

Swimming

*NEW* SPECIAL POPULATIONS SWIM LESSONS (8+ yrs.)

Learn to swim! This class will be taught by a WSI-certified Swim Instructor with extra assistance and lesson adaptation from the Recreation Therapist when needed. This class meets twice a week for seven weeks to build skills and confidence in the water. Register by 9/8.

Youth

$68 (R $60) Bender Pool

Adult Lessons (Ages

Noelridge Farmers’ Market

The open-air Noelridge Farmers’ Market is located at the Noelridge Greenhouse parking area, corner of Collins Road and Council Street NE. It is held once a week on Wednesdays through September 27.

Wednesdays | 3:30-5:30 p.m.

W.I.C.

The Noelridge Farmers’ Market is certified by the Iowa State Agriculture Department to accept IFMNP checks from the WIC Program. The WIC Program’s function is to supply supplemental foods rich in nutrients to women, infants and children in need. These checks are used in city farmers’ markets to purchase fruits and vegetables.

Senior Program

To enroll in the Senior Program for the farmers’ markets, call the Heritage Agency on Aging at 319- 398-5559 for more details.

GOLF OFFICE City Services Center

500 15th Avenue SW 319-286-5588

Clubhouse Hours

After Labor Day, the clubhouses will be open from 7 a.m. until dusk (8 a.m. until dusk in October).

Tee Times are taken through October. Call the courses for reservations:

Ellis ........................................ 319-286-5589

Gardner ................................ 319-286-5586

Twin Pines ............................ 319-286-5583 u Online Reservations: PlayCedarRapidsGolf.com

Online Pro Shop

Buy golf punch cards, and gift cards for every occasion online. Gift cards are offered in any amount and may be used for golf fees, merchandise, or concession purchases. Gift cards are also able to be “refilled” with additional dollars.

u Visit the online pro shop: PlayCedarRapidsGolf.com

Fall Golf Rates

Begin

MINI PINES MINIATURE GOLF COURSE

3800 42ND STREET NE, CEDAR RAPIDS u Learn more at PlayCedarRapidsGolf.com.

Have your party at Mini Pines! Rent a Party Pad with the option to purchase the Party “Fore” Pack for each guest.

Family Golf Rates

Mini Pines Miniature Golf Course is a fully accessible course overlooking Twin Pines Golf Course. It features 18 lighted holes with four holes involving water play. The course includes a nine-foot waterfall, miniature Tree of Five Seasons, and final “horse race” hole where anyone has a chance to win. Each hole provides a unique experience that can be fun and social, or competitive.

Hours:

Sunday - Thursday | 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.*

Friday - Saturday | 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.*

*Closes at dusk after Labor Day (Hours may vary due to inclement weather)

Rates:

$8 Adult (Age 19-61) $3 Toddler (Age 0-4)

$7 Senior (Age 62 & Over) $4/player Day Care

$6 Student (Age 5-18) $1 Off Groups of 10 or More

Punch Cards (10 Punches):

$70 Adult $60 Senior $50 Student

319-286-5566

Baseball/Softball/T-Ball

ADULT SOFTBALL

Each team supplies their own balls and is responsible for paying the umpire $13 before the game. League registrations are limited, so enter early! Registration deadline is August 11 at 5 p.m. or until full.

TUESDAY COED LEAGUES (18+ yrs.)

#202502-01 8/22-10/10 6-10pm

$156/team Tait Cummins

SUNDAY COED LEAGUES (18+ yrs.)

#202502-02 8/20-10/1* 5-10pm

$156/team Tait Cummins

*No program 9/3

WEDNESDAY MEN’S LEAGUE (18+ yrs.)

#202501-01 8/23-10/11 6-10pm

$156/team Tait Cummins

SUNDAY MEN’S LEAGUE (18+ yrs.)

#202501-02 8/20-10/15* 5-10pm

$156/team Tait Cummins

*No program 9/3 u For details, check: CRYouthSports.com

RAIN OUTS HOTLINE 319-286-5700 or www.CRYouthSports.com