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Special Populations

Special Populations Coordinator:
Neisha Yates: 393-3480

Special Populations Supervisor:
P.J. Jones: 393-3265
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Barren River Regional Senior Games

Presented By:  Bowling Green Parks and Recreation & BRADD/Area Agency on Aging

June 4-6 and 9, 2008

Senior Programs:
The Special Populations program provides various activities for Senior Citizens. We are always looking for new program ideas. If you are a Senior Citizen and would like a listing of our programs or if you have some program ideas, please give us a call. We would love to talk with you.

The following programs are specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals with a mental and/or physical challenge:

Area 5 Special Olympics:
Area 5 Special Olympics is a twenty-county region surrounding Bowling Green. Area 5 Special Olympics is dedicated to providing the following quality events: Area 5 Bowling Tournament, Special Olympics Kentucky Regional Softball Tournament, Special Olympics Kentucky Regional Basketball Tournament, Area 5 Power lifting Tournament, and Area 5 Spring Games. Any person who wishes to volunteer or with a mental challenge that wishes to participate in Special Olympics should contact Special Populations for more information. Volunteers are always needed. For more information on Special Olympics, visit their website at www.soky.org.

Bowling Green Adult Athletic Club:
The B.G.A.A.C. is for any person with a mental challenge. The club competes and trains for the following Special Olympic Events: Area 5 Bowling, State Bowling, Unified Bowling, Area 5 Spring Games, State Summer Games, State Power lifting Tournament, State Softball Tournament, and State Basketball/Cheerleading Competition. A monthly newsletter is printed to inform athletes and volunteers about upcoming events. Social activities include: picnics, dances, field trips, movies, etc. Persons with a mental challenge or persons that have an interest in volunteering should contact Special Populations for more information.

Volunteers Needed:
The Special Populations program is always in need of volunteers. Volunteer opportunities exist through our many programs and special events. If you or your group would like to make a difference in our community, then please contact Special Populations.

Special Olympics :
Bowling Green Special Olympics is proud to announce their female basketball team will
represent Team USA in the 2007 World Games! All donations are tax deductible.
To give to this worthwhile cause, send check to: Bowling Green Special Olympics
World Games—China, 225 E. Third Avenue, Bowling Green, KY 42101

TENNIS

Special Olympic Athletes to learn tennis skills for upcoming tennis competitions.
DAY: Fridays
DATE: April 4, 2008
TIME: 1:00-2:30pm
LOCATION: Sid Carr Gymnasium or Roland Bland Park

SPECIAL OLYMPICS KENTUCKY BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING TOURNAMENT

*Practice and Pre-registration is required.
DATE: March 7-9, 2008
TIME: TBA
LOCATION: Louisville, KY

SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRACK & FIELD PRACTICE

*Pre-registration is required. A unified team is also offered in conjunction with Parker-Bennett Community Center.
DATE: Beginning March 12
DAYS: Mondays and Wednesdays
TIME: 3:30-4:30pm
LOCATION: Roland Bland Park or Kummer/Little Recreation Center

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING BANQUET

*Pre-registration is required.
DATE: March 18, 2008
TIME: 6:00-8:00pm
LOCATION: Kummer/Little Recreation Center

SENIOR DANCE

One day per month, area long-term facilities are invited to get together for a dance.
DATE: Monthly
TIME: Begins at 10:00am
FEE: FREE
LOCATION: Kummer/Little Recreation Center

SENIOR MOVIE DAY

One day per month, area long-term facilities are invited to get together for movie and popcorn.
DATE: Monthly
TIME: Begins at 10:00am
FEE: FREE
LOCATION: Kummer/Little Recreation Center

MAREA 5 SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPRING GAMES

A competitive day of track and field events is this day’s main attraction. Don’t miss all the excitement.
*Pre-registration is required for all athletes.
DATE: April 19
TIME: 8:00 am
LOCATION: BG High School

LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY BINGO BATTLE 2008

This event brings numerous residents together for an enjoyable social outing. All long-term care facilities located around the Barren River area are invited to participate.
*Volunteers needed.
DATE: April 24, 2008
TIME: Registration begins at 9:00am; Competition begins at 10:00am with lunch served at noon.
FEE: $2-$4 per person, (depending on number coming from each facility) and one $1-$2 value prize per person.
LOCATION: Sid Carr Gymnasium

B.G.A.A.C. SOFTBALLSIGN-UPS

The B.G.A.A.C.’s Special Olympic softball season starts right here. Any Special Olympic athlete or prospective coach is welcome to attend. *Volunteer coaches needed.
DATE: TIME: LOCATION:
May 6 4:30-6:30pm KLC
May 8 4:30-6:30pm KLC
May 10 9:00-11:00am Lampkin Park

SENIOR BOWLING TOURNAMENT

All area long-term care facilities are invited to compete for the most strikes. Trophies awarded for: Highest score, Highest
Facility Average, etc.
DATE: May 14, 2008
TIME: 9:00-11:00 am or 1:00-3:00 pm
FEE: $3 for two games
LOCATION: Southern Lanes

SPECIAL OLYMPICS KY SUMMER GAMES

This state event features Track and Field, Power lifting, and Soccer. Athletes that compete in Area 5 competitions are qualified.
*Pre-registration required. Volunteers needed.
DATES: May 30- June 1, 2008
LOCATION: Eastern Kentucky University

SENIOR FUN DAY

All area long-term care facilities are invited to compete in this fun-filled day of games and activities. Lunch will be served.
DATE: June 26, 2008
TIME: Registration begins at 9:00am;
Competition begins at 10:00am; Lunch served at Noon
FEE: $1-$2 per person (depending on number of participants from each facility)LOCATION: Sid Carr Gymnasium

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOWLING PRACTICE

Sign-Ups and first practice will be at Southern Lanes on August 13, 2008 at 2:30 pm.
DAY: Practices will be every Wednesday
TIME: 2:30 pm
LOCATION: Southern Lanes, Scottsville Rd.

CAMP HAPPY DAYS 2008 “ON THE ROAD AGAIN”

A free summer camp for any child with mental and/or physical challenges. The camp will feature games, arts and crafts, field trips, special events, and many more fun activities.
*Pre-registration is required. No late registration will be accepted. Deadline for registration is May 18, 2008 or until all slots are filled.
Session I: June 5th-24th
Session II: July 7th-24th
DAYS: Weekdays (Monday - Friday)
TIME: Sign in: 8:00-9:00am
Sign out: 2:30-3:00pm
AGES: 6 years and up
FEE: Free to participants with mental, physical, and/or other learning challenges.
LOCATION: Kummer/Little Recreation Center
For More Information Call: 393-3480

EASTER EGG HUNT 2008

Easter tattoos, face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and of course Easter Races! It’s all here and much more. Be sure you don’t miss out.
*Volunteers needed.
DATE: March 15
TIME: 9:30 am
AGES: 11 years & Under
FEE: Egg Hunt is FREE, Bunny Pictures $3 each;
other activities range from $0.25-$1.00 each.
LOCATION: Preston Miller Park

DOG BONE HUNT 2008

We don’t want to leave the dogs out! Bring your dog out to hunt for some bones and other exciting activities. All dogs must be on a leash. Only one dog per person please.
*Proof of vaccinations required.
DATE: March 15
TIME: Hunt begins at 3:00 pm
AGES: All ages welcome.
FEE: $3 per dog; Easter Pictures $3 each
LOCATION: Preston Miller Park

ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT

This Egg Hunt is definitely not child’s play. This event promises to bring some great
memories. You might find that grand prize egg! Flashlights are required!
*Volunteers needed.
DATE: March 20
TIME: 8:00 pm or sundown
AGES: 18 years & Older
FEE: $3 per person
LOCATION: Preston Miller Park

BOWLING GREEN/WARREN COUNTY SPECIAL OLYMPICS 2ND ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE

2nd Annual golf scramble to help benefit the Bowling Green/Warren County Special Olympics.
*Deadline to sign up for scramble is April 30. Registration forms are available.
DATE: TBA
TIME: 8:00 am shotgun start
FEE: $50 per person, $200 per team
LOCATION: Paul Walker Municipal Golf Course

BARREN RIVER REGIONAL SENIOR GAMES TEAM SPORT SIGN-UPS

BGPR will be accepting registration for any senior citizen (55+) interested in participating in softball, volleyball, or 3 on 3 basketball.
DATE: June 5: Volleyball & 3 on 3 Basketball
June 6: Softball-Lampkin Park
TIME: TBA
AGES: 55 years and older
LOCATION: Kummer/Little Recreation Center

BARREN RIVER REGIONAL SENIOR GAMES WEEK

Active seniors wanted! Prove you still got it by competing against the very best senior citizen athletes in the state.
*Registration forms available through BRADD or B.G. Parks and Recreation.
DEADLINE: May 23, 2008
DATE:
June 4
• 8:00am–Noon, Track & Field, Greenwood High
June 5
• 9:00am, Bowling, Southern Lanes
• 2:00pm, Billiards, Southern Lanes
June 6
• 9:00am, Shuffleboard, KLC
• 2:00pm, Horseshoes, Roland Bland Park
• 5:00pm, Softball, Lampkin Park
FEES: Entry fee in all events (prior to May 16) $10 Entry fee in all events (after May 16) $20 Bowling singles an extra fee $5

3RD ANNUAL HOMERUN DERBY

3rd Annual City/County wide Homerun Derby to help benefit Bowling Green/Warren County Special Olympics.
*Homerun contest is on a points system. We ask for you to provide your own pitcher or one will be provided . ASA bats and balls will be provided. Great prizes to be given away. Registration on site.
DATE: TBA (will be in August)
TIME: 6:00-10:00pm
AGES: All
FEE: $5 for 10 pitches.
LOCATION: Lampkin Park

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