Raleigh Parks Winter-Spring 2024 Leisure Ledger

Abilities Tennis Clinics Age: 8-99 yrs. Abilities Tennis of North Carolina is a local non-profit organization offering free tennis lessons and competitive opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Experienced volunteers will lead the lessons. Equipment is provided and all levels of experience welcome. Pre-registration is required. The program runs on Saturdays (2:00-3:00pm for Beginners) or (3:30-5:00pm for Intermediate/Advanced)) at Millbrook Tennis Center. For more information, please call 919-996-2147. Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center Mar 4-May 13 Sa 2:00-3:00pm Mar 4-May 13 Sa 3:00-5:00pm Meet-Up Opportunities Specialized Recreation will offer monthly meet-up opportunities for those interested in spending some time socializing with peers. Participants will meet staff on-site at various locations throughout the City of Raleigh. Participants will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from these programs and must have current SRIS forms on file. Outings & Trips Specialized Recreation offers local outings, day trips and/or overnight trips for individuals with various disabilities. Some previous activities include local sporting events, trips to museums, seasonal outings, etc. Online registration may not be available for some outings. Participants must have current SRIS forms on file. Raleigh Blind Bowlers Association - The Raleigh Outlaws The Raleigh Blind Bowlers Association – The Raleigh Outlaws operate a bowling league for visually impaired individuals throughout the Raleigh area. The Outlaw program is the nation’s largest and most consistent blind bowler league. Participation is governed by league by-laws and officers. Contact Sharon Benton, League President, at (919) 755-0700 for league information. Raleigh Riders A bike ride is a wonderful thing, but for folks with limited mobility, it’s difficult to experience the fresh air, sun and joy that a ride can deliver. We, a group of Raleigh citizens, would like to bring the biking experience to people that may not have thought that a bike ride was even possible for them. By using specially-made tandem bicycles, we plan to offer bike rides on Raleigh’s incredible greenways. Contact Scott Reston at scott@therestons.com or visit us online at raleighriders.org.

Specialized Recreation & Inclusion Services Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services 919.996.2147, SRIS@raleighnc.gov Inclusion Manager

Jessica Niggebrugge, LRT/CTRS jessica.niggebrugge@raleighnc.gov Inclusion Coordinator Casey Johnson, LRT/CTRS casey.johnson@raleighnc.gov Program Director Christen Winstead, LRT/CTRS christen.winstead@raleighnc.gov Program Manager Kevin DeHont, LRT/CTRS kevin.dehont@raleighnc.gov Program Coordinators Hannah Hearn, LRT/CTRS hannah.hearn@raleighnc.gov Rachel Barth, LRT/CTRS rachel.barth@raleighnc.gov

Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services offers a variety of specialized programs and inclusion services for individuals of all abilities to enjoy recreation opportunities of their choice. Specialized Recreation programs are offered to meet the needs and interests of participants. Programs may be modified and/or adaptive equipment may be available to assist participants. Some eligibility requirements may apply. Please review our program listings for more information. Inclusion Services provides supports to individuals who request modifications due to disability or medical condition, to assist with participation in all Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource programs. To ensure reasonable modifications are available, the request should be received at least two weeks prior to the start date of the program. For more information about our programs or inclusion services, please contact us at SRIS@raleighnc.gov or 919.996.2147. Return registrations or forms to: Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department Specialized Recreation and Inclusion Services 2401 Wade Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27607

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