May is here!

Warmer weather, full trees, blooming flowers and sunshine.

Let's get outside and enjoy the fresh air!

We have many programs and events planned.

Summer Program Registration is Now Open

Get ready for some fun in the summer sun!

The Pool Party, Annual Picnic, and Overnight Trips are BACK!

Registration is required for all in-person programs.

View descriptions, details, and register HERE.

Featured In-Person Programs

Adaptive Yoga with UVA



• All Levels 
• Tuesday, May 2nd
• 5:00-6:00 pm
• Ages 13+
• Carver Recreation Center
• $5



Join us for two special adaptive yoga classes led by UVA Medical Students! We will practice and learn breathing techniques, mindfulness, and a combination of yoga poses and basic stretches to promote flexibility and strength throughout the body. This will be a fun and relaxing way to exercise. Please bring your own mat if you have one and a water bottle.

Art with Janet

• All Levels 
• Thursday, May 11 - Nature Art
• Ages 16+
• 11:00 am-1:00 pm 
• Booker T. Washington Park Center
• $10.00

Let's get creative! Join Janet this month for a Nature art project and to socialize with friends. Pack a lunch so we can all eat together once we are finished creating our artistic masterpieces!

Sibling Support Group

• Siblings of children with disabilities 
• Saturday, May 20
• Ages 6-17
• 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
• Virginia Institute of Autism - 491 Hillsdale Dr, Charlottesville, VA
• Free

Our goaI is to provide siblings with fun opportunities for peer support. Registration is required. Transportation will be provided. Please pack your own lunch and bring a reusable water bottle.

May Virtual Programs

We are currently offering the following weekly programs through Zoom.

Email: CC Dew to receive the links to programs.

Stretching and Meditation with Maya

Mondays, 5:00 pm

Take time to stretch and relax with different poses and enjoy time to meditate at the end.

Supper Club

Tuesday, May 16, 5:00 pm

Make a dinner or order take out and eat together with friends for a social hour! Please have your meal ready when you log on.

Book Club

Wednesdays, 4:00 pm

May 3, 17, 24

Join us as we read a story to the group and afterwards have a discussion.

Thank You Party for Neeve & Gina

Thursday, May 18

11 am-12pm

Join us as we celebrate Neeve and Gina graduating. Hop on zoom to thank the two of them for time spent with Adaptive Rec and wish them the best as they take the next steps in their life.

Fitness

Thursdays, 3:00 pm

May 4 - 25

Work up a sweat and stay in shape at home! We will do cardio and weight exercises. Be sure you have weights handy! Dumbbells, water jugs, soup cans…. You need 2 items that are similar in weight. 

Stay In Touch

Caitlin Marcotte: marcottec@charlottesville.gov (434) 970-3269

CC Dew: Dewc@charlottesville.gov (434) 989-9387