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Offers a community center for senior citizens in the Johnston area. Congregate meals and a wide variety of activities to keep seniors active are available. Crown Point Community Center also is available for rent to the public for business meetings, weddings and other types of parties and functions.

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Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Older Adult Social Clubs
Recreational Facilities
Senior Centers
Provides leisure activities, health promotion and education, wellness, social opportunities, and lifelong learning opportunities for older adults. Coffee and conversation available. 500, Bingo, Pinochle, Hand and Foot, Euchre, fresh conversations, IPad classes, book clubs, board games, knitting, crochet, and watercolor class.
The Health Builders Club is open to men and women over 55 years of age to get together to play cards, board games, shoot pool, socialize and enjoy coffee time. Room 307. Open to those within the Pella school district.

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Recreational Facilities
Older Adult Social Clubs

Provides a low vision social and support group offering a friendly, informative environment for individuals with vision loss.

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Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Training and competition in 20 Olympic-type sports to persons, age eight or older, with intellectual disabilities. Year round program, training and competition are offered in different sports at various times throughout the year.

Unified sports, where teams have equal numbers of traditional Special Olympics athletes and non-disabled partners on the same team.

Develop new levels of self-esteem and confidence and accomplish greater levels of independence.

Recreation services are offered at local senior centers. Each center develops their own schedule of activities to match their hours.

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Older Adult Social Clubs
Senior Centers
Recreational Facilities
The Senior Activity Center contains a kitchenette and pantry, telephone, internet access, and a meeting area. Senior activities are scheduled based on interest and can include social activities and games, public health wellness screenings, and educational sessions.

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Older Adult Social Clubs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Senior Centers
International program of year-round sports and athletic competitions for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Special Olympics athletes include men, women, boys, and girls; the program offers training and competition opportunities for every athlete regardless of gender, age, or ability.
Recreation services are offered at local senior centers. Each center develops their own schedule of activities to match their hours.

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Older Adult Social Clubs
Senior Centers
Recreational Facilities
Recreation services are offered at local senior centers. Each center develops their own schedule of activities to match their hours.

Categories

Older Adult Social Clubs
Senior Centers
Recreational Facilities

A senior group that meets throughout the month for fun, socialization, and fellowship. A calendar of events is posted on the Township's website.

Transportation is available for Hampshire and Burlington Township residents; must call ahead with at least 72 hours advance notice.

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Senior Centers
Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
Older Adult Social Clubs
Recreation services are offered at local senior centers. Each center develops their own schedule of activities to match their hours.

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Older Adult Social Clubs
Senior Centers
Recreational Facilities
Provides comprehensive, year round community based leisure programs and services. Social and community integration, fitness and athletics, art and music, and special events.

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Disability Related Sports
Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
Recreation services are offered at local senior centers. Each center develops their own schedule of activities to match their hours.

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Older Adult Social Clubs
Senior Centers
Recreational Facilities
Structured social programming designed for adolescents with autism to engage in activities with same-age peers that strengthen social and life skills.

Offers a recurring event, every last Friday of the month for individuals in the recovery community.

Encourages members to remain active in their community and maintain social engagement with other seniors and the broader community.

Sports training and athletic competition in 19 different sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Offers a place for those with disabilities to socialize with peers and engage in various classes, activities and support groups. Activities and classes focus on health and wellbeing, independent living skills, and employment. Information and referrals to other resources can also be provided.

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Adult Day Programs
Health/Disability Related Social Clubs
Independent Living Skills Instruction

Offers to hold monthly social events/activities for membership on Tuesday afternoons which include various activities, bookstore available and bingo.

Offers seniors time to socialize with one another while engaging in activities. Lunch is provided and the game room is open for reading, TV, and games. Every other Thursday is Bingo from 10-11 am sponsored by local businesses.

Hosts exclusive events throughout the year to allow individuals with autism and their families to enjoy local area attractions in a welcoming, non-judgmental, sensory-friendly environment (at no or low cost to the families).



Frequent local partners include: Omaha Symphony, Kiewit Luminarium, Omaha Community Playhouse, The Rose Theater, Opera Omaha, Omaha Children's Museum, Why Arts, Haven 150, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Werner Park, and American Midwest Ballet.

A non-profit organization that uses sports training and quality competition to provide people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in a larger society where they are accepted and respected. Special Olympics Iowa currently serves 11,000 athletes and sports partners in all 99 counties in Iowa. Training and competition is offered in 23 different sports throughout the year.

SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS: Challenge Days are specially designed events using switch activated equipment for athletes with the most severe and profound physical and intellectual disabilities. Unified Sports is the pairing of athletes with intellectual disabilities and those without on the same team. Athlete Leadership Program (ALP) is designed to train athletes in literacy and speaking skills to enable the athletes to serve as public speakers, board members and other leadership roles in the community. Healthy Athletes is a screening program promoting greater overall health and fitness for the athletes. "Young Athletes" is an introductory program offering play day activities and socialization skills for children with intellectual disabilities between the ages of 2 and 7.

Offers a variety of opportunities to socialize virtually and in-person. Includes activities such as bingo, card games, holiday parties, crafts, and bus trips to ball games, theatre events, and other special outings. Also works with professional organizations/individuals who give presentations on a variety of topics of interest to older adults.

Provides events focused on maintaining the health of older adults. Programs and activities include exercise programs, fall awareness presentations, flu shots, medication management, and a wide range of screenings including those for blood pressure, hearing and sight, mental health, and counseling.

Services and information for people with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities and their families.

Year round events, such as holiday parties and dances for participants and families.