FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2015
Media Release
City of Little Rock Public Relations (501) 371-6801
Little Rock Parks and Recreation’s Therapeutic Recreation division enriches quality of life for people with disabilities by encouraging independence.
WHAT: The Adult Branch Out program will take a shopping trip to Savers thrift store to purchase special outfits for upcoming holiday festivities.
WHO: Little Rock Parks & Recreation Staff
Therapeutic Recreation Program participants
WHERE: Savers Thrift Store
801 South Bowman Road
Little Rock, AR 72211
WHEN: Tuesday, November 17, 2015
12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—The Therapeutic Recreation division of Little Rock Parks and Recreation department serves adults and children with disabilities. This shopping trip will encourage independence and foster self-expression. More than 20 adults ages 19-45 will enjoy finding something they like while learning about social etiquette and appropriate attire for special events. This outing also offers a chance for each adult to learn the importance of budgeting. Each person will have $20 to spend on the items they choose.
Then Thursday, Nov. 19, the group and staff will enjoy their annual Thanksgiving potluck at the Ottenheimer Therapeutic Recreation Center.