MEDIA ADVISORY: Therapeutic Recreation Group Goes Shopping for Holidays

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE :
Tuesday, Nov 17, 2015

Media Release

City of Little Rock Public Relations (501) 371-6801

Contact: Lauren Clark | (501) 371-6856 | lclark@littlerock.gov

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.

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