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Spring & Summer Programs registration opens February 1!
Get ready for a fresh start in February!
All spring and summer programs are officially open for registration starting Saturday, Feb. 1.
Information about our spring and summer programming is provided in the 2025 Spring & Summer edition of RecConnect, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) program guide, which is now available online.
Hard copies are also available at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.; Joyner Park Community Center (JPCC), 701 Harris Road; Flaherty Park Community Center (FPCC), 1226 N. White St.; and Alston-Massenburg Center (AMC), 416 N. Taylor St.
Register online at wakeforestnc.recdesk.com and in-person at JPCC, FPCC, and AMC during normal business hours. Online registration closes two business days before the start of a program.
Don't miss out on your chance to join us on all our fun programming! For more information, call the PRCR Department at 919-435-9560.
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Smiling While Sending Hope Craft Night
Smiling While Sending Hope will host a craft night painting on canvas and a duct tape wallet on Friday, Feb. 21, from 5-6 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road.
The canvas painting will have a pre-drawn picture that participants will be able to paint.
The wallet can be used for two different things - money and cards. Participants will choose their colors to paint and the design for their wallet.
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SPIRIT Open Play at Joyner Park Community Center
Starting in February, SPIRIT Wake Forest will host Open Play for individuals with disabilities on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road.
All ages and all abilities are welcome!
Whether you're looking to have fun, get active, or connect with others, everyone is welcome to enjoy a supportive and accessible space.
Open Play Time is free for RecCard holders and $5 for non-RecCard holders.
We can't wait to see you there!
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You're invited to to join our new SPIRIT Wake Forest Facebook group!
Current and future SPIRIT program participants and their family members are invited to join our new “SPIRIT Wake Forest” group on Facebook!
Within this group, we'll share useful information on upcoming SPIRIT Wake Forest programs, services, and special events.
Our group will also serve as a forum for members to support one another, ask questions, and share insights on how we can best serve you as a member of the SPIRIT Wake Forest community.
To join, simply click on the button below!
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Say Hello to Andre
Originally from Westchester, NY, Andre moved to Youngsville in 2023.
One of Andre's New Year's goals in 2024 was to make new friends. So, after reviewing Wake Forest PRCR's lineup of programs and activities, he started taking the cooking classes and loved them. He also made several new friends!
Andrew, age 19, plays five instruments and was in his high school marching band before graduating in 2023.
After high school, he attended a vocational school to acquire a pet care certificate. He loves dogs and currently works at the animal shelter. He also drives and has a part-time job at Harris Teeter. Last - but not least - he loves to dance and attended our Snowball Dance in December.
If you get a chance to meet Andre, be sure to say hello!
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Club Connect - Sensory Bottles
Join us for Club Connect on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, as we put our crafting skills to work making sensory bottles.
Come hang out with your friends for a fun and crafty evening. Please be sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on. If you haven’t already, please be sure to register for this event!
Join us for this fun-filled experience with great company and lively conversations.
For ages 15 and older.
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Inspiration Art
Inspiration Art is an inclusive art program designed to empower individuals with disabilities through artistic expression. Offered at Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St., this program provides a supportive, accessible environment where participants can explore various forms of art, enhance their creativity, and build confidence in their artistic abilities.
The program is tailored to accommodate all skill levels and abilities, ensuring that every participant has the opportunity to express themselves and engage with art in a meaningful way.
This program meets on Monday nights from 6:30-8 p.m. and alternates between painting and crafts every other week. Register Today!
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ASPIRE Respite Day Program
Aspire is our adult day program for individuals with disabilities in the Wake Forest community.
At Aspire, we come together as a supportive and inclusive community to help each individual achieve their personal goals in life. Our program embraces a holistic approach, focusing on a wide range of objectives, whether they be recreational, communication, or essential life skills.
Under the guidance of our instructors, participants will embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Throughout the program, they’ll have the opportunity to explore new interests, try out exciting activities, and discover fresh passions that will bring them closer to their goals.
Join us in this enriching experience, where we nurture dreams, build skills, and foster a sense of belonging.
Designed for people ages 18 and over, this program meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-noon at the Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road.
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Cooking with Friends
Cooking with Friends is a specialized cooking program for individuals with disabilities. This class will focus on simple cooking and baking recipes that can be prepared as independently as possible.
An instructor will help students concentrate on safety in the kitchen, learn basic cooking skills, follow recipe directions and work on communication. The students will be able to take the cooking skills that they learned and use it at home to impress family and friends.
Come join us as it’s a fun time to socialize with new and old friends. Students will have the opportunity to taste and bring home leftovers to share with the family.
We offer sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road.
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Smiling While Sending Hope Ability Club
Smiling While Sending Hope is a youth program designed to empower individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities through the integration of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education.
The program aims to inspire participants to explore and engage with creative problem-solving, innovation, and hands-on learning, fostering both personal growth and a sense of community.
Parents will be asked to stay with the youth.
Smiling While Sending Hope Ability Club will take place at Joyner Park Community Center on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 7-8 p.m. for ages 5 and older.
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Event Recap
On Sunday, Jan. 12, we partnered with Special Olympics NC and the Wake Forest Pickleball Club to host a pickleball clinic!
Thanks to some amazing volunteers, our athletes learned skills like handling a paddle, dinking the ball, and serving. They also got the opportunity to play some games to practice those newfound skills.
A big thank you to all the volunteers, coaches, and Special Olympics staff who made this event a success! We look forward to more events like this and continuing to provide opportunities for athletes to grow and thrive in sports!
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- Low Vision Awareness Month
- Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month
- Raynaud’s Awareness Month
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What is SPIRIT Wake Forest?
SPIRIT Wake Forest is our way of identifying the initiatives, activities and events offered by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department's Specialized Programs & Inclusion. It stands for Specialized Programs and Inclusion Resources for Individuals Throughout Wake Forest.
Our staff has a wide variety of experience working with people of all physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities.
We offer fun, adaptive, and inclusive recreation opportunities in our community including adaptive sports, social and fitness programs, and after school activities - with more on the way.
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