Participants in The Arc of Essex County’s Adult Recreation, Group Respite, and Community Inclusion programs enjoyed a busy April together. Recent activities included:

• The continuation of the international-themed “Tasty Treats” cooking class series on April 2, 9, and 16
• A visit to YESTERcades of Westfield on April 6, where participants enjoyed playing old arcade games, skee-ball, air hockey, billiards, and more.
• A stroll through the flowering trees at the Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival at Branch Brook Park in Newark on April 13.
• A Spring Bingo and Karaoke Party at Studio Arc on April 27
• Bowling trips to Bowlero Belleville on April 5, 12, and 26
• A bustling Hotel Respite Weekend from April 25 to 27, which included a stop at The Arc of Essex County’s Building Tomorrows event in West Orange. While there, participants took part in a variety of activities, including the Family Walk, painting and woodcrafting projects, facepainting, dancing, meeting princess and pirate characters, and enjoying a bubble presentation.

The Adult Recreation program is always looking for new ways to enrich the lives of its participants and provide them with enjoyable and meaningful experiences. If your loved one with intellectual or developmental disabilities is interested in educational programming, community experiences, seasonally themed events, or weekend group respite programs, you can learn more about all of these activities at The Arc’s Recreation Services page, and view the Spring-Summer Recreation Catalog. Activities include crafting at Studio Arc, day trips to local attractions, seasonal parties, and more. Contact Assistant Director of Creative Services in Adult Services Dacia King-Sarkodie at (973) 535-1181 ext. 1272 or [email protected] for more information.