Sunshine Leisure Services

3000 North Central Street, Knoxville, Tennessee   37917

Phone: (865) 546-9431   Ext 230   Fax: (865) 546-7960

Website:  www.sunshinekcarc.com

          Staff:  Steve Causey, CTRS   

Text Box: Recreation Notes and Reminders Knox County Arc/ Sunshine Industries Closed Monday, the 20th, for President’s Day February is National Therapeutic Recreation Month- The purpose of National Therapeutic Recreation Month is to enhance public awareness of therapeutic recreation programs, promote inclusive recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and to recognize the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) as the qualified provider of such services. According to National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification, therapeutic recreation is a systematic process that utilizes recreation and other activity-based interventions based upon the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions. This process strives to improve quality of life, increase independence and focus on health promotion in order to facilitate full participation in life. February 8th marks the KCARC’s own commitment to such an effort when Leisure Services celebrates 24 years. Polar Bear Plunge Benefitting Special Olympics of Greater Knoxville- Grab some friends and come support Special Olympics of Greater Knoxville by jumping into the University of Tennessee's Aquatics Center outdoor pool. With a minimum of $50 in donations you can make a big splash in support of this wonderful program. Each plunger receives the official long-sleeved Plunge t-shirt and all bragging rights associated with such a brave endeavor. Awards will be given for best individual costume and largest individual and team donation. Contact Steve at 546-9431 Ext 230 to get involved. Special Olympics News Special Olympics Unified Bowling- Leisure Services, in conjunction with Area 5 Special Olympics and Team Vols, has tentatively scheduled another six-week Unified Bowling League at UT. Competition is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 6th, at the University Center’s (UC) Down Under on the campus of the University of Tennessee. Bowling will take place on Tuesdays from 6-8 pm through either April 17th or 24th. The one exception will be on Tuesday, March 20th, which is spring break at UT. All bowlers must make a commitment to attend every scheduled Tuesday. Participants will have the option of either going with the group to eat dinner before competition each night or reporting to the bowling ally in the UC by 5:45. If you plan to eat dinner, you will need to turn in one payment of $60 which will cover six dinners. Important Note! Since this is Special Olympics, there is no fee to participate, but we still must come up with enough money to defray the program’s costs. Any donations to help defray some of this cost would be greatly appreciated. Cost to sponsor one bowler for all six weeks is approximately $24.00. Sign up ASAP! Space is limited! Special Olympics Volleyball Practice and Tournament- Volleyball practice continues on Wednesdays through the month of February at Lincoln Park Baptist Church on Chickamauga Avenue. We leave Sunshine at 3:45 and return at 5:15. Actual practice times are 4-5. The local Special Olympics of Greater Knoxville (Area 5) Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, March 1st, at Oak Ridge High. Specific competition details will be distributed at a later date. Activities Walk, Don’t Ride- On Thursday, February 9th, join us for the WordPlayers’ production of Walk, Don’t Ride. Walk, Don’t Ride is a presentation of drama and song depicting events that helped shape American freedom. Events depicted included: The Montgomery Bus Boycott, The Nashville Lunch Counter Sit-ins, and The Greyhound/Trailways Freedom Rides. Depart Sunshine at 3:45 and return at 7:45. Cost is $12 for admission and dinner. *Please note that the play is being held in Sevierville. Lady Vols Basketball- Watch our hometown favorite Lady Vols play the Lady Wildcats of Kentucky on Monday, the 13th. Participation Option 1: Leave from Sunshine Industries at 4:30 to go eat before the game. Cost is $20 and covers dinner and the game. Participation Option 2: Leave Sunshine at 6:00 and go to the game but not eat dinner. Cost: $10. Return to Sunshine is approximately 45 minutes after the game, which can be heard on AM 990. Hatfield and McCoys Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge- It’s “Feudin' Feastin' and Family Fun” on Friday, the 17th! That’s the theme of the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge! Become part of the longest running feud in history and help the Hatfields and McCoys try to settle their differences mountain-style. Whether you’re city-folk or country cuzins, you’ll love the singing and dancing, mighty feats of strength, jaw dropping stunts and side-splitting comedy. There’s something here for everybody! And the country cookin’ — whooee it’s good! Depart Sunshine at 3:00 and return at 7:45. Cost is $36 and all fees for this activity must be turned in by noon on Monday, the 13th. UT Men's Basketball- On Wednesday, the 22nd, come with us for our last outing to see the Vols as they take on the Rebels of Ole Miss on Wednesday, the 22nd, at Thompson-Boling Arena. Participation Option 1: Leave from Sunshine Industries at 3:45 to go to the Special Olympics volleyball practice followed by dinner and the game. Cost is $20. Participation Option 2: Report to Sunshine at 5:15 and leave for dinner and game. Cost is $20. Do not report to Sunshine between 3:45 & 5:15 as there will be no supervision. Return: Approximately 45-60 minutes after the game ends. Radio: WIVK 107.7. Knoxville Ice Bears Hockey- Our third visit to the “ice den” will be on Friday, the 24th, when the Ice Bears take on the Huntsville Havoc. Participation Option 1: Leave Sunshine at 4:30 PM to go eat dinner before the match. Cost: $20. Participation Option 2: Leave Sunshine at 6:30 PM for the match only. Cost: $10. Everyone returns at 10:45. Movie Matinee- Tuesday, the 28th, at Gay Street’s Regal Riviera. Participation Option 1: Join us for a movie followed by dinner at Trio on Market Square. Cost: $20. Participation Options 2: Movie only with a pickup at the theater usually between 6:30-7:00 depending on which movie you choose. Cost: $10. Please indicate on your registration if you are willing to pay the additional $4.50 for a 3D movie. If you say yes and go to a 3-D movie you’ll be sent a notice at a later time requesting the additional $4.50. Depart: 3:30. Return: 8:30. Black Pearl Sings!- On Friday, March 2nd, join us for Black Pearl Sings at The Clarence Brown Theater on the campus of the University of Tennessee. In Black Pearl Sings, a search for lost African-American folk music leads Susannah, an ambitious "song collector" for the Library of Congress, to Pearl, a woman with a soulful voice, a steely spirit and a dramatic story. Over twenty folk songs and spirituals create an American musical tapestry that unites these two different women, as they journey toward their way out of the shadows and into the light of personal freedom. Participation Option 1: Leave from Sunshine Industries at 4:30 to go eat before the production. Cost is $24. Participation Option 2: Leave Sunshine at 6:30 to go to the production only. Cost is $16. Return: 10:15. Weekly/ Bi-Weekly Events Bowling- Thursdays, except for the 9th, from 3:45-5:45. Location: S&S Fountain Lanes. Cost: $6 Special Olympics Volleyball Practice- (See Earlier Text Under Notes and Reminders) Payday Lunch Shoney’s– Friday, Feb 17th, at 11-12 & 12-1. Cost is $10. Senor Taco- Friday, March 2nd, from 11-12 or 12-1. Cost is $10. Great Mexican food with an all-you-can-eat chip bar and unlimited soft drinks. It’s muy bien! Food Sales Salad Sale- Wednesday, the 8th. Cost: $3.50 No advance purchase required. The Lunch House Blue Plate Lunch- Wednesday, the 15th. Enjoy a great “meat and two” lunch from The Lunch House Diner. Cost: $7.50 and includes a choice of meat, two vegetables, and bread. Advance order required by noon the day before. Chinese Food Sale- Wednesday, the 22nd. Cost: $6.00. Must be paid for by noon the day before. Chili and Nathan’s Hot Dog Sale- Wednesday, the 29th. This winter-time favorite now has Nathan’s hot dogs as an option. You can still personalize a bowl of chili with side choices that include corn chips, sour cream, onions, black olives, tomatoes, and cheese for $3. Or, you can now get a world-famous Nathan’s hot dog with a choice of ketchup, mustard, and relish for $1.50 or you can dress it up with chili, cheese, slaw and/or sauerkraut for $2.25. Advance order required by noon the day before. Please be very specific about what you will be ordering when you turn in your fee.

 

 

 

 

 

3000 North Central Street

Knoxville, Tennessee   37917

Phone: (865) 546-9431  Ext 230 Fax: (865) 546-7960

Website:  www.sunshinekcarc.com

Staff:  Steve Causey, CTRS    

Sunshine Leisure Services

February 2012

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

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Salad Sale

Volleyball Practice

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The

Word Player's “Walk,  Don’t Ride” at Walter’s State

3:45-7:45

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Lady Vols Basketball

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Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Theater Fees

Due by Noon

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Blue Plate Lunch

Volleyball Practice

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Bowling

3:45-5:45

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Shoney’s

11-12 & 12-1

Hatfield & McCoy

Dinner Theater

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The Arc of Knox County /Sunshine Ind. County Closed for President’s Day!

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Chinese

Volleyball Practice

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UT Men’s Basketball

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Bowling

3:45-5:45

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Ice Bears

Hockey

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Special Olympics Polar  Plunge Fundraiser

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Movie

Matinee

3:30-8:30

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Nathan’s Hot Dog and Chili & Chips

Volleyball Practice

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March 1

 

Bowling

3:45-5:45

Area 5 Volleyball Tournament

Details TBA

March 2

Senor Taco

11-12 & 12-1

Black Pearl Sings at     the Clarence Brown.

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March 3