Photos from ELA's annual
Thanksgiving Feast in November
Enriched Lifestyles
for Adults (ELA)
ELA has a new logo! Flip to page 16 to read more
about ELA's re-branding and new look for the new
year!
Follow along with ELA on
Facebook! Head to www.facebook.
com/NSSRAELA, like our page, and
keep up with ELA's daily adventures!
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ELA Participants Must:
• Be 22 years of age and older or a high school
graduate.
• Complete the intake assessment process to
determine ELA eligibility and participant
program needs.
• Submit participant information forms as
requested by the ELA Program.
Location:
The Center for Enriched Living
280 Saunders Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015
(847) 948-7001
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is a year-round day program for individuals with disabilities who are 22 years
of age and older. As a collaborative effort between Northern Suburban Special
Recreation Association (NSSRA) and The Center for Enriched Living (The
Center), ELA presents the best resources these two organizations have to offer.
NSSRA and The Center each bring 50 years of experience in serving people
with disabilities to this exciting collaboration. ELA was created to enhance the
quality of life and offer well-rounded daytime program options for adults with
disabilities while providing a flexible schedule for families.
ELA’s core program areas are:
• Independent Living & Continuing Education: Computers, Nutrition &
Health, Money Skills, Reading, Cooking
• Communication & Socialization: Peer Interactions, Current Events,
Relationship Building, Conflict Resolution
• Recreation & Leisure: Sports, Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Music, Hobbies
• Community Integration: Community Service Projects, Lunch Outings, Day
Trips, Using Community Resources
ELA is held at The Center for Enriched Living, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 am to
3:00 pm. Participants may choose to attend two, three, or five days per week,
with half and full day options available. If you are interested in beginning
the registration process for an adult day program, please visit www.
nssra.org/ela to complete our Adult Day Program Interest Form.
For more information or to schedule a tour,
contact Becca Zajler, Recreation Manager for ELA,
at (847) 509-9400 x6823 or [email protected].
Find us online at www.nssra.org/ela.
Spring 2020 Program Guide • Celebrating 50 Years!