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Spice It Up For Seniors
The senior population of every village, town, and city in America is increasing daily. With baby boomers retiring, and nearly a quarter of the American population being at least 55 years old, this
A Community Beat
For many people, community recreation centers are the place where many dancers take their first classes, such as ballet and creative movement, to name a few. In Grand Prairie, Texas, the
Re-Booting The Camp Mentality
Healthy and active programs for children have a pivotal role in today's recreation industry. The child-obesity rates reflect a lack of understanding, interest, or opportunity in living a healthier lif
The Fundamentals Of Floorball
A sport called Floorball is growing in popularity not only in the U.S. but throughout the world. While it may be new to many people, the core aspects are similar to those of many other
Developing An “All Of Us” Mentality
Inclusion is a way of thinking that goes further than non-discrimination by taking a proactive approach to include all people in all programs and services.
Details Matter
It’s Saturday on a crisp November morning in Seattle. Rain clouds are looming, and there’s an unmistakable excitement rumbling through the arena. It’s the kick-off of the winter session of indoor Youth Soccer Leagues at Arena Sports.
Jumping In
In 2010, at a meeting of the Tweens Nutrition and Fitness Coalition (TNFC), a parent shared that she had visited one of the city pools with her daughters and noticed that the only healthy
A Real Balancing Act
More and more parks and recreation departments need to deal with “program cost-recovery” initiatives to make up the difference between what they are being allotted in their budgets and
Event Templates
Do you use templates for marketing materials? Probably. What about for an automated email response? This is likely a template that you built quickly, and it goes out anytime you receive
All Fired Up
From tableware and serving bowls to portrait busts, bird baths, and garden beasts, Chapel Hill’s Community Clay Studio has offered an extensive variety of ceramics classes to residents
Sensibly Staffing Adapted Programs
Adapted programs offer recreational opportunities for individuals with special needs. The programs provide a safe, fun environment that offers participants time to enjoy a wide variety
Willing And Able
The Larry Turner Classic is a National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA)-sanctioned tournament hosted annually by the Texas State University Recreation Division and the Seton
Unconventional Recreation For An Underserved Population
Most communities tend to do a good job in addressing the leisure interests of elderly residents who are still active and independent. However, when citizens move into supported-living facilities,
A Tale of Three Projects
Nature centers are special places with unique purposes. These centers exist to connect people with the natural environment and to bring to life stories of the animals, plants, and insects that make the area their homes.
A “Concert”ed Effort
The city of Waukesha, Wis., sits along the Fox River in Waukesha County, located approximately 20 miles west of Lake Michigan, and approximately 160 miles east of the Mississippi River at Dubuque,
Cycling for a Cause
This summer, the STIHL Tour des Trees celebrates its silver anniversary—25 years of challenging participants to hop on their bikes for a weeklong, 500-plus-mile, cycling event in support of trees, environmental conservation, and sustaining urban green spaces.
Bella Of The Block Party
With the arrival of each new season in the city of Chaska, Minn., there are opportunities to gather with neighbors and make community connections!
A Honking Good Time
The kids were lined up along the outside of the partition, faces pressed against smooth glass and eyes wide with amazement.