harvest fest - the Burr Ridge Park District

Adult/Gateway
Information About Active Adult Programs
How do I register for programs or trips
Use the registration form found in the Scoop or Park District
brochure to register for trips and activities. Note that only
residents of Burr Ridge Park District, Village of Willowbrook
and Village of Countryside receive the lowest rate.
The Active Adult Program is sponsored by the Burr Ridge
Park District, the Village of Willowbrook and the Village of
Countryside. All residents of these agencies over the age of
50 are invited and encouraged to participate in any or all
aspects of the program.
Coordinator: Lavonne Campbell
Office: Burr Ridge Community Center
15W400 Harvester Dr.
Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: 630-920-1969
Office Hours:
MO, TU, WE, FR: 8:30am - 4:30pm; TH: 8:30am - 6:30pm
Scoop Subscription
Fee: $9 per year beginning in January. The Scoop, a bimonthly
newsletter, details events, times and locations of
Active Adult activities.
Daily Activities for Active Adults
To join in one of the following programs, contact Lavonne
Campbell at 920-1969 unless otherwise stated. All programs
are held at the Burr Ridge Community Center at Harvester
Park, 15W400 Harvester Drive.
Pinochle
Bridge
Duplicate Bridge
Tuesdays, 1 - 4pm
Thursdays, 12:30 - 4pm
Wednesdays, 10am - 2pm
Willowbrook Village Hall
7760 Quincy, Willowbrook
Contact Peggy Sapienza
630-850-9543
Gateway Special Recreation Association
Programs for Individuals Encompassing a Wide Range of Ages and Ability Level
630-325-3857 web: www.raygraham.org e-mail: gateway_gators@yahoo.com
Gateway Special Recreation Association provides recreation
services throughout the year to children, teens, and
adults with disabilities.
Gateway S.R.A. was formed through an intergovernmental
agreement and is an extension of the Park Districts of Burr
Ridge, Oak Brook, Elmhurst, Pleasant Dale, Westchester, and
York Center, the City of Countryside, and the Villages of
Hinsdale and Willowbrook.
Program Services
Gateway S.R.A. contracts the professional services of Ray
Graham Association for People with Disabilities to provide
recreation services. Programs are conducted at a variety of
locations throughout the seven communities, and at the Anna
Emery Hanson Center in Burr Ridge. Program brochures are
available at the Hanson Center and the Community Center.
We realize that each participant has unique abilities and
talents. Programs stress teamwork, positive social interactions
and skill building.
All programs are structured for persons with disabilities.
The RGA/Gateway motto is "Everyone is a Winner." Each person
is provided the individual attention and support to succeed
at his or her own pace. Sportsmanship is stressed, not
competition. Gateway S.R.A. and the Ray Graham Association
promotes and encourages positive interaction between persons
with and without disabilities. Persons with disabilities can
participate in their local park district programs with the needed
support service.
Certain Gateway programs are open to individuals who do not
have disabilities. We also encourage participants to explore
other opportunities within the Park District.
Burr Ridge Park District Programs
The Burr Ridge Park District welcomes and encourages
persons with disabilities to participate in our seasonal offerings.
Please feel free to contact us if we can be of any assistance in
facilitating an arrangement for you, as we have done for many
others needing special accommodations. Your advance call
helps us to properly plan for a successful recreation experience.
The Hanson Center
The Anna Emery Hanson Center is located on 59th Street
and Garfield in Burr Ridge.
Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities are available 6 days a week, afternoon and
evening hours. Assist with a variety of programs. Gateway SRA
provides weekly recreational programs, Special Olympic sport
programs, special events, and dances. Programs vary from season
to season. Contact Jorie Meyer at 630-325-3857, extension
109.
The Gateway Board
The Gateway Board meets on the second Thursday of
each month. All meetings are open to the public. Please call the
Hanson Center at 630-325-3857 for further information.
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