Adapted Recreation
Columbia Parks and Recreation Department
Adapted Community Recreation
Columbia Parks and Recreation offers adapted recreation programs (Adapted Community Recreation), located at Stuart Parker Housing Development (formerly Paquin Tower), and is designed for individuals with special needs. The program is open to the community. Also offered, is Adapted Sports housed at the Activity and Recreation Center (ARC). If you wish to participate in any Parks and Recreation activity, yet feel you may need some special accommodation, please call the office.
Email: AdaptedCR@gmail.com
Location: 1201 Paquin St, Columbia, MO, United States
Phone: 573-874-7473
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoMoAdaptedRec
Adapted Sports
The City of Columbia offers numerous sports to individuals with special needs. Competitions are through Special Olympics, however, competing is not required for participation. When you register, please be sure that your athlete has a current physical and release form. New participants must schedule a New Athlete Meeting prior to participation. To schedule a new athlete meeting, contact Jessica Sida.
Email: Jessica.Sida@como.gov
Location: Activity and Recreation Center (ARC), West Ash Street, Columbia, MO, United States
Phone: 573-874-7312
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoMoAdaptedRec
Here are some of the happenings in March 2017:
To sign up for any of the activities located in Paquin Tower drop in ahead of time to sign up or call the phone number above
DIY Marbled Mugs
Come down and learn how to make marbled coffee mugs on March 8 at 5 pm. All supplies will be provided. Studio fee is $2.00.
Biscuits and Gravy
Breakfast will be served on March 10 at 9 am. B&G will be $2.00/plate.
Saturday Ceramics
The art room will be open on March 11, 11 am-2 pm for arts and crafts.
Adapted Bell Choir
Learn how to play the melody chimes on March 13 at 3:30 pm. We'll meet in the lobby of Paquin Tower.
Pepperjax Grill
Join us for an early lunch on March 14 at 10:30 am for Pepperjax Grill. Please bring money for lunch and make sure your Rec Card is current.
Dance at the ARC
Join us at the ARC for a fun night of great music and lots of dancing on March 24 at 6:30 pm. Snacks will be provided. Cost is $5.00 at the door and is located at 1701 W. Ash St. Columbia, MO 65203.
Harolds Donuts
Come join us and embrace your sweet tooth. We are walking from Paquin tower downtown to Harold's Donuts at 9:30am on March 27th. Make sure to bring money for your breakfast treat.
DIY Dinner Prep Workshop
Come join us at Paquin March 29th at 5pm to learn how easy it is to do your weekly dinner prep using your refridgerator. This is a cost free event.
Happy Hour Fitness (HHF)
Happy Hour Fitness is a small group that meets Monday through Friday at 3 pm to be more active. Fridays are chair yoga days the other days are open to suggestion!
Unofficial Paquin Movie Group
The movie group will meet in the lobby of Paquin every Tuesday evening at 6 pm. Movies shown will be voted on the week before and popcorn will be provided.
Art Room Hours:
- Mondays: 11 am-8:30 pm
- Tuesdays: 11 am-4 pm
- Wednesdays: 11 am-4 pm
- Thursdays: 11 am-4 pm
- Fridays: 11 am-4 pm
Some of the arts and crafts offered are:
Ceramics (bisque is available to purchase)
Handbuilding with Clay ($2/pound of clay)
Painting
Coloring
Scrapbooking/card making
Other various crafting ideas
A HUGE thank you to our partners:
- Boone County Family Resources
- local schools
- New Horizons
- Woodhaven
- Columbia Housing Authority
- University of Missouri
City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department
Adapted Community Recreation
Email: AdaptedCR@gmail.com
Website: www.CoMo.gov
Location: 1201 Paquin Street, Columbia, MO, Ste. #103
Phone: (573)874-7473
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CoMoAdaptedRec