In-person therapeutic recreation is returning to the Brambleton Center and places beyond after a yearlong virtual hiatus, as a Roanoke County program marks its 45th year bringing the joys and benefits of leisure to people with disabilities.
Roanoke County Therapeutic Recreation serves about 400 individuals during a typical year, usually seeing those more than once across its 130 programs, ranging from lunch in the park or a swim at Splash Valley to overnight trips out of town, said Director Kristen Spencer.
âWe provide specialized and adaptive recreation and leisure opportunities for people valley-wide who may have a disability,â Spencer said. âItâs not just your regular recreation program though ⦠theyâre also getting some life skills training, which is what really makes our program unique.â
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There’s still time left to enjoy Illuminights
Lights, music, food and fun still left to be had at Explore Park’s Illuminights
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You can expect beautiful lights, fun displays and great photo opportunities.
There are some new additions this year, including fake snow and lights that sync up to the music.
The themes this year are Over the River, Through the Woods, Fantasy and Christmas Traditions.
As you walk the half-mile trail, you’ll see lights that fit each category.
“We loved it. It was our first time,” said Nicki Dabney, who came to see the lights with her partner, Mike Koss, and newborn baby.