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THERAPEUTIC TR RECREATION THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FALL 2021 BROCHURE AZALEA RECREATION CENTER 1600 72nd St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 Therapeutic Recreation (TR) is a process that uses recreation, leisure and play to help participants reach identified goals and improve their holistic well-being.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FALL 2021
WEEKLY CLASSES
Cooking Class F.I.T.
Learn to prepare some recipes that are sure to be Join your friends for our 5K Walking Club
as much fun to cook as they are to eat! program in Fitness in Therapeutics! We will meet
weekly for 5 weeks to enjoy the fresh air while we
Who: 9th-grade students and up build our endurance to participate in a community
Where: Azalea Recreation Center 5K on November 6. The Community 5K is an
When: Monday event hosted by the Therapeutic Recreation
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Division that invites peers from other recreation
September 13-27 programs and organizations from around our
October 4-25 great city to celebrate all the participants' hard
November 1-15 & 29 work!
and December 6 & 13
Cost: $20 per month Who: Participants in 6th grade and up
Where: Walter Fuller Park
When: Monday
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
September 13 - November 1
Cost: $20 per month
TR Bowling League
Bowling provides an opportunity for motor and
social skill development while practicing etiquette
in a fun community setting. Discovery Hour
Who: All ages are welcome Join your friends for an hour of the arts, crafts,
Where: Sunrise Bowling Lanes science experiments, and more to expand your
When: Tuesday mind while expressing your creative side.
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Participants will take home weekly themed
projects.
Session #1
September 7– October 26 Who: 6th grade students and up
Registration opens on September 1 Where: Azalea Recreation Center
Cost: $56 When: Thursday
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Session #2 September, October, November & December
November 2- December 14 Cost: $10 per month
Registration opens on October 26
Cost: $42
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FALL 2021
FALL 2021 SPECIAL EVENTS
Outdoor Adventures
Did you know that nature helps develop problem solving skills and enhances an inquisitive and
creative mind? So, let’s Explore! It is time for us to go into nature and enjoy the great outdoors
together. This program will focus on increasing physical activity levels, connecting with
nature, and developing social skills with our pals on the adventure. The Outdoor Adventure is
planned for Saturday, October 23, for participants in 9th grade and up.
Trunk or Treat
For the second year in a row, the Therapeutic Recreation team is partnering with Azalea
Elementary School to participate in Trunk or Treat. on Friday, October 29. Come on out and
celebrate Halloween while you drive through some spooky sights and enjoy yummy treats on
F.I.T Community 5K
This community 5K is planned for Saturday, November 6 and designed to celebrate the hard
work and perseverance of our F.I.T. participants. Your TR staff will be partnering with our
fellow recreation centers and vendors throughout our city to provide the ultimate party
celebration!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED IN OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FALL 2021
MONTHLY EVENTS
Friday Night Fun
This fun monthly program is open to ages
Kindergarten students and up and
provides dinner, crafts, and activities with
a monthly theme. Friday Night Fun is a
new social based program that has
combined the fun of First Friday and Fun
with Friends and allows parents and
caregivers to have a fun night out while
the TR staff and participants enjoy some
fun together!
Who: Kindergarten and up
Where: Azalea Recreation Center
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $10
September 10
Painting with a Twist & Karaoke
October 8th
Halloween Game Night
November 12th
Movie Night
December 10th
Family Holiday
RSVP by calling (727) 893-7899 after the
first day of the month the event falls in.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FALL 2021
MONTHLY EVENTS
TRekkers
Do you love going on new adventures?
Well, this might be the program just for you!
Trekkers is a social based program for
teenagers that provides exciting on-site
programming as well as thrilling community
trips out to dinner and activities. This
program is for middle and high school age
youth and is offered one Saturday a month
and during Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks.
Activities may vary in fees and locations
throughout the community.
Who: 6th grade – 12th grade youth
Where: Azalea Recreation Center
Time: TBA in the monthly newsletter
Cost: TBA in the monthly newsletter
September 18
Pirate Adventure
October 16
Octoberfest
November 23
Cobb Theater and lunch at Tsunami
December 21
Winter Wonderland
December 22
Brunch with Santa Helpers
December 28
Lowry Park Zoo
December 29
BBQ and Basketball
RSVP by calling (727) 893-7899 after the
first day of the month the event falls in.
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FALL 2021
MONTHLY EVENTS
Out on the Town
Adults just want to have fun! If you are
looking for some entertaining and
enjoyable outing to participate in, look no
further! The Out on the Town program is a
social based program for adults who have
finished high school and offered on the
second Saturday of every month. Activities
may vary in fees and locations throughout
the community.
Who: Adults (18+)
Where: Azalea Recreation Center
Time: TBA in the monthly newsletter
Cost: TBA in the monthly newsletter
September 11
Food, Fun, & Football
October 9
Fall Art Fest
November 13
Thanksgiving Feast
December 11
Holiday Stroll
RSVP by calling (727) 893-7899 after the
first day of the month the event falls in.THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FALL 2021
Therapeutic Recreation (TR)
TR utilizes various methods and techniques to promote independent physical, cognitive,
emotional, and social functioning of individuals of all ability levels. Within the community, TR
focuses on programs that promote health, independence, inclusion, activity, and increased
quality of life of people with disabilities.
Meagan Young, CTRS
Supervisor II
meagan.young@stpete.org
Alyssa McGee,
Supervisor I
alyssa.mcgee@stpete.org
The TR Team
Carlos Childs
April Edwards
Trevion Howard
Chris Metcalf
Tony Ruffin
Shahara Singletary
Alison Srinivasa
Eligibility Requirements: A participants involvement in any therapeutic recreation program is
determined by and subject to minimum eligibility standards. Eligibility is evaluated by a
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist during a participant intake meeting and will be
reviewed whenever necessary. Individualized behavioral support may be approved to
maintain participant eligibility.
For more information about the Therapeutic Recreation Division, visit
www.stpeteparksrec.org/therapeutics
Before participation in programs, residents and non-residents are required to obtain an
ADVANTAGE Membership by completing a Program Registration Application, which may be
acquired at any City of St.Petersburg recreation center.You can also read
