Leisure Brochure Fall 2013 | Page 2

Leisure News Leisure Needs Assessment Results Each year, the Leisure Services department celebrates numerous victories and evaluates how we can give you better opportunities. In the coming two years, five new programs will be introduced. Here’s how we chose our new services:  Leisure Services Needs Assessment completed by over 500 individuals and families  Congratulations to Nathan Arnold, the Needs Assessment raffle winner!  Leisure Retreat  Environmental Scan of current recreational opportunities in the metro St. Louis area.  Focus Groups and Meetings with families, departments, and the Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis to discuss current and future needs. Our new and existing services will be directed by these four outcomes:  Leisure Services will strive to provide a welcoming and open atmosphere to people of all abilities in existing and new programs  To provide people with a happy and healthy lifestyle.  People will gain a better understanding of themselves and people with differences.  The community will be open to new visions and live a more enriched life that includes equality for all. Finally, we are happy to announce the five new programs that will be developed over the next two years: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Instructional Biking Program Health and Wellness Packages Family Activities in the Community Family Camping Weekends Vacation Getaways If you’d like to know more about our process feel free to call! Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the St. Louis Arc Leisure Services department. We are excited about the new additions to our department and will continue to provide the highest quality services to you and your family. Stay tuned for all that is to come! Leisure Services Contacts: Rhonda Hembree Assistant Director 314-817-2245 [email protected] Eric Enger Coordinator 314-817-2233 [email protected] Brianne Henrichs Coordinator 314-817-2249 [email protected] Gabrielle Kerlick Coordinator 314-817-2250 [email protected] Check out our new programs: Sonja Preston Coordinator 314-817-2227 [email protected] (pages 3 & 7) Breanne Ward Coordinator 314-817-2226 [email protected] Teen Bowling League (page 3) Weekday Bowling (page 6) Sharon Spurlock Director 314-817-2222 [email protected] Lori Milton Administrative Manager 314-817-2270 [email protected] Dance Club North (page 5) St. Louis Arc Leisure Department - 314-569-2211 Page 2 Recreation Hotline 314-817-2244