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Full June Ahead!
May was full of new exciting programs, working on coming up programs and leading a fun session of Cuidarte and Club Connect.
As we head into June, I am excited and counting the days until Decades Dance. I am preparing the small details to make it a meaningful experience for everyone involved!
Work is moving along at Taylor Street Park Playground.
Work is expected to be completed and the park reopened in early summer! The updated park will feature: Ramped playground structures that offer ease of access for people of all mobility ranges, climbers, ladders, sensory experiences, play panels rocker, swings, slides, and balance challenges, seating and shaded areas, tunnels, pour in place surface.
Looking ahead to July, don’t miss our Sensory-Friendly Fireworks Watch Party at the Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, July 3! Join us from 6:30-10 p.m. at Heritage High School Park for an inclusive experience designed for individuals of all ages who may be sensitive to loud sounds or overwhelming crowds.
Sensory bags and headphones will be available for anyone who may need them.
We can't wait to see you there!
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¡Un junio lleno de emoción!
¡Mayo estuvo lleno de programas nuevos y emocionantes, planificación de próximas oportunidades y divertidas sesiones de Cuidarte y Club Connect!
Mientras nos acercamos a junio, estoy emocionada y contando los días para el Decades Dance. ¡Estoy preparando todos los pequeños detalles para ayudar a que sea una experiencia significativa e inolvidable para todos los involucrados!
¡El trabajo continúa en el parque Taylor Street Park y se espera que el parque vuelva a abrir a principios del verano! El parque actualizado contará con: • Estructuras de juego con rampas para una amplia variedad de necesidades de movilidad • Escaladores, escaleras, columpios, resbaladillas y desafíos de equilibrio • Experiencias sensoriales y paneles de juego interactivos • Balancines, túneles, áreas de descanso con sombra y superficie acolchonada continua
Mirando hacia julio, ¡no se pierdan nuestra Fiesta Sensorial para Ver los Fuegos Artificiales durante el Fireworks Spectacular el viernes 3 de julio! Acompáñenos de 6:30 PM a 10:00 PM en Heritage High Park para una experiencia inclusiva diseñada para personas de todas las edades que puedan ser sensibles a los sonidos fuertes o a las multitudes. Habrá bolsas sensoriales y audífonos disponibles para quien los necesite. ¡No podemos esperar para verlos allí!
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Calendar of Events
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Decades Dance
Friday, June 5 | 6:30-8:30 pm
JPCC, 701 Harris Road
Get ready to travel back in time to the 00’s! Join us for our vibrant and inclusive Decades Dance, designed especially for individuals with disabilities. This event is all about celebrating the music, fashion, and fun of the 2000’s in a welcoming, accessible environment.
Bring your best early 00’s outfit—think denim-on-denim, velour tracksuits, trucker hats, and chunky highlights—and get ready for a night full of throwback hits, fun, and unforgettable moments. We can’t wait to celebrate the 00’s with you at a dance that’s truly made for everyone!
- Quiet areas for those who may need a break from the music and lights.
- Themed Decorations & Photo Booth: Step into a nostalgic 00s setting, complete with metallic colors, discos, and a fun photo booth to capture memories.
- Enjoy light refreshments, all available in an accessible space.
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¡Prepárate para viajar en el tiempo a los 00’s! Únanse a nosotros para nuestro brillante e inclusivo Baile de la Década, diseñado especialmente para personas con discapacidades. Este evento se trata de celebrar la música, la moda y la diversión de los años 00 en un espacio acogedor y accesible. Trae tu mejor atuendo de los 00’s. Piensa en mezclilla con mezclilla, chándales de terciopelo, sombreros de camionero o mechas marcadas. Alístate para una noche llena de temas clásicos, diversión y recuerdos inolvidables. ¡No podemos esperar para celebrar los 00’s con usted en un baile que verdaderamente está hecho para todos!
- Áreas de calma para quienes necesiten un descanso de la música y las luces.
- Decoraciones temáticas y área de fotos: sumérgete en la nostalgia de los 00’s con colores metálicos, discos y un espacio para capturar recuerdos.
- Refrigerios ligeros en un espacio accesible.
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Current and future SPIRIT program participants and their family members are invited to join our “SPIRIT Wake Forest” group on Facebook!
Within this group, we share useful information on upcoming SPIRIT Wake Forest programs, services, and special events.
Our group also serves 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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Summer Family Fun Experience
Saturday, June 27 | 1-3 pm
JPCC, 701 Harris Road
Beat the heat and join us for an afternoon of inclusive fun for the whole family! This indoor event brings everyone together to play adapted and accessible games such as boccia, corn hole, giant Jenga, ring toss, and more, perfect for all ages and ability levels.
Led by a Licensed Recreational Therapist from Recreate Yourself, LLC, families will enjoy friendly competition, teamwork, and laughter in a supportive and welcoming environment. Cost is per family.
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ASPIRE Respite Day Program
Wednesdays & Thursdays | 9 am-noon
JPCC, 701 Harris Road
Now offering Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-4:30 p.m. until August
Designed for people ages 18 and older, Aspire is our adult day program for individuals with disabilities in the Wake Forest community.
Our goal is to provide a much-needed break for caregivers.
Participants have fun making new friends, exploring new activities, unfold their creativity through arts and crafts, and stay physically active by engaging in games which get them on their feet and moving. Most importantly we provide a safe place where they are free to be themselves, give them a sense of belonging and to socialize among friends.
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CuidArte
25 de Junio de | 5:45-6:45 pm
Joyner Park Community Center
¿Eres un cuidador que dedica tiempo y amor para apoyar a un familiar? ¿Deseas poder conectarte con otras personas que entiendan las alegrías y los desafíos del cuidado? CuidArte es un espacio acogedor donde los cuidadores se reúnen una vez al mes para compartir experiencias, explorar recursos útiles y participar en conversaciones significativas en su idioma natal. Ya sea que tengas experiencia como cuidador o estés comenzando, aquí encontrarás comunidad, apoyo y ánimo. Juntos cuidamos nuestro bienestar para poder seguir dando lo mejor a quienes cuidamos y también a nosotros mismos.
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Destination Discovery
Fridays | June 5 & 19 | 6-7:30 pm
JPCC, 701 Harris Road
Play = Fun + Learning!
Destination Discovery supports the development of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, social skills and language through purposeful play and peer to peer interaction in a casual and fun setting.
This program also brings families together to share experiences and build relationships.
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Journey League Basketball
Fridays thru June 19 | 6:30-8 pm
JPCC, 701 Harris Road
Journey League is a unifying, safe and inclusive place for teens and young adults to play basketball, get physically active and make new friends.
Our program stands for acceptance, teamwork, skill development and fun.
Journey League will always celebrate diversity, sportsmanship and the opportunity to be a beacon of hope for all. Please note: There will not be a practice on June 5.
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Smiling While Sending Hope Karaoke Night
Friday, June 12 | 6-8 pm
JPCC, 701 Harris Road
Get ready to take the stage and unleash your inner superstar at our Karaoke Night!
Whether you love classic hits, pop anthems, country favorites, or show tunes, we’ll have a song for you.
Come sing solo, grab a duet partner, or just cheer on your friends for a night full of music, laughter, and unforgettable memories. No experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm and your best dance moves!
All ages and talent levels are welcome!
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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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