Recreation and Leisure

BOWLING FOR DISABLED PERSONS: 

Saturday matinee bowling;  League bowls on a regular basis on the Oxford Bowling Alley in Worthington.

Contact Person:        Bonnie Schroeder

Telephone:                 (507) 376 -4978

 

FRIENDSHIP SUPPERS:

 A monthly group activity designed for persons with a disability.  Evening activity usually includes a meal provided by one of the local churches and an entertainment program.

Contact person:        Jane Folkers,

Telephone:                 (507) 376 -5163

 

SOUTHWESTER CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER: 

Offers regular group recreational activities in Worthington for persons with disabilities.

ContactÕs Address:   109 South Fifth St.

Marshall, MN 56258

Telephone:                 (507) 532-2221

 

COMMUNITY EDUCATION:

Provides recreational and educational options for all persons, including those with disabilities.

            Telephone: (507) 376 -6105

            Telephone: (507) 483-2232

            Telephone: (507) 842-5527

            Telephone: (507) 845 -8254

 

OFF THE BEATEN PATH:

Provides supervised vacations for the developmentally disabled persons.

Address:        PO Box 853

Faribault, MN 55021

Telephone:     1-800-221-3155

 

YMCA

 

WILDERNESS INQUIRY:

Provides exciting wilderness adventures that integrate people with varying levels of ability.

Address:        1313 Fifth St. S.E. Box 84

Minneapolis, MN 55414

Telephone:     (612) 379 -3858

 

FRIENDSHIP VENTURES:

Provides a variety of recreational programs for individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities.  A variety of program options are available including: Camp Friendship Resident Camp, Special Interest Activity Sessions, Ventures Travel Services, Creative Options Respite Care, Eden Wood Center, and Sojourn Resort Packages.  Bridges Integrated Camping Services is another option, which acts as a bridge to facilitate entrance of children with developmental disabilities into mainstream day and residential camps.

Address:        10509 108th St, NW

Annandale, MN 55302

Telephone:     1-800-450-8376

 

CAMP GRANDIR: 

Offers a wilderness camping experience to individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness. Participants include mental health consumers, from those living independently to those in residential facilities, as well as human service professionals.

Address:        Camp Grandir

 c/o YMCA Camp duNord

1761 University Ave.

 St. Paul, MN 55104

Telephone:     (651) 645-2136

 

CAMP SOS:

Designed to provide the developmentally disabled camper with a stimulating and enjoyable camping experience in a Christian atmosphere.  Located on Lake Shetek.  Inquiries can be directed to:

Shetek Lutheran Ministries,

14 Keely Island Drive,

Slayton, MN 56172

Telephone:     (507) 763 -3567

 

HANDI-RIDERS, INC.:

Therapeutic horsemanship program that serves individuals with disabilities

Address:        RR2

Hartford, SD 57033

Telephone:     (605) 528 -7453

 

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: 

Disabled residents of Minnesota who like to fish and hunt may qualify for free permanent hunting and fishing licenses.  A brochure explains eligibility and application process for these licenses.

Address:        DNR Division of Enforcement

Dept. FS, 500 Lafayette Rd.

St. Paul, MN 55155-4047

Telephone:     (651) 296-4771