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10/11/2026

These are the activities this week for adults with developmental disabilities:

Tuesday, October 13, from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. DANCE/UKULELE in the North Activity Room at the Douglas County Community Center. Ann is able to teach this class today. We are all happy to have her with us. THERE IS NO DART SERVICE FOR THIS CLASS. If Ann can get back on a regular basis, we will try to start the service again.

Wednesday, October 14, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Art Class in the Ceramics Room at the Douglas County Community Center .

Thursday, October 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Builders Workshop in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. Join us as we build with LEGO, Lincoln Logs, cork, wood, paper, clay, and a few surprises.

Friday, October 16, from 9:00 AM to noon. Friday Morning Activities in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We do a mix of puzzles, games, art, sports, gardening, reading, and field trips. Come dressed for planting in the garden. We're going to save some seeds, plant them, and see if they sprout in the spring.

Saturday, October 17, from 2:00 TO 3:00 PM. Country Dance in the South Activity Room at the Douglas County Community Center.

SPECIAL EVENT:TIP AN ATHLETE on October 14, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Chicago Mike's Pizza, featuring athletes we all know and love.

10/04/2026

These are the activities this week for adults with developmental disabilities:

Monday, October 5, starting at 5:00 PM. Aktion Club in the Dining Room at the Douglas County Community Center

Tuesday, October 6, from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. Ceramics in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center.

Wednesday, October 7, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Art Class in the Ceramics Room at the Douglas County Community Center .

Thursday, October 8, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Builders Workshop in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. Join us as we build with LEGO, Lincoln Logs, cork, wood, paper, clay, and a few surprises.

Friday, October 9, from 9:00 AM to noon. Friday Morning Activities in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We do a mix of puzzles, games, art, sports, gardening, reading, and field trips.

09/28/2026

These are the activities this week for adults with developmental disabilities:

Tuesday, September 29, from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. Ceramics in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center.

Wednesday, September 30, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Art Class in the Ceramics Room at the Douglas County Community Center .

Thursday, October 1, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Builders Workshop in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. Join us as we build with LEGO, Lincoln Logs, cork, wood, paper, clay, and a few surprises.

Thursday, October 1, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. ART SHOW in the Dining Room at the Douglas County Community Center.

Friday, October 2, from 9:00 AM to noon. Friday Morning Activities in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We do a mix of puzzles, games, art, sports, gardening, reading, and field trips. Weather permitting, will be out in the garden at 10:00.

09/22/2026

We hope to see you tonight, September 22nd, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm for Tip-A-Cop at Great Basin Brewing Company, where deputies will trade their badges for aprons and work alongside the restaurant team as guest waiters, all to support Special Olympics Nevada athletes!

TIP-A-COP IS COMING TO MINDEN!

We’re serving up something special with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office - Nevada ! Join us for Tip-A-Cop at Great Basin Brewing Company, where deputies will trade their badges for aprons and work alongside the restaurant team as guest waiters, all to support Special Olympics Nevada athletes!

📅 Tuesday, September 22
⏰ 4:00–8:00 PM
📍 Great Basin Brewing Company, 1573 U.S. Hwy 395 N, Minden

Come out for dinner, meet members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and support an incredible cause. 100% of tips and donations collected during the event benefit Special Olympics Nevada. Every tip helps provide opportunities for our athletes to train, compete, build friendships, and experience the power of inclusion. We’ll see you Tuesday! 😃

Interested in supporting Special Olympics Nevada? Visit our website www.SONV.org and TAKE ACTION!

09/20/2026

These are the activities this week for adults with developmental disabilities:

THERE IS NO TUESDAY DANCE CLASS THIS WEEK. DANCE/UKULELE IS CANCELLED FOR THE INDEFINITE FUTURE.

Tuesday, September 22, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Tip-a-Cop at Great Basin Brewing Company. This event is a benefit for Special Olympics. The flyer is attached.

Wednesday, September 23, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Art Class in the Ceramics Room at the Douglas County Community Center .

Thursday, September 24, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Builders Workshop in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. Join us as we build with LEGO, Lincoln Logs, cork, wood, paper, clay, and a few surprises.

Friday, September 25, from 9:00 AM to noon. Friday Morning Activities in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We do a mix of puzzles, games, art, sports, gardening, reading, and field trips. This week, we will be going to the Library. The DART bus will take us, leaving the Community Center at 10:00 AM and returning by 11:30 AM.

09/19/2026

Thank you very much to Project Prom of Northern Nevada and all of the volunteers for a fun night!

09/19/2026

Today’s the day! Don't miss Country Dance from 2:00–3:00 pm at the Douglas County Community Center. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, come join the fun!

09/13/2026

These are the activities this week for adults with developmental disabilities:

Tuesday, September 15, from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. Music and Movement in the North Activity Room at the Douglas County Community Center.

Wednesday, September 16, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Art Class in the Ceramics Room at the Douglas County Community Center .

Thursday, September 17, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Builders Workshop in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. Join us as we build with LEGO, Lincoln Logs, cork, wood, paper, clay, and a few surprises.

Friday, September 18, from 9:00 AM to noon. Friday Morning Activities in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We do a mix of puzzles, games, art, sports, gardening, reading, and field trips. Weather permitting, will be out in the garden at 10:00, looking for green beans and tomatoes that are ready to pick.

Saturday, September 19, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Country Dance in the South Activity Room at the Douglas County Community Center.

Here's a link to a few Prom pictures:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-efsfvMK2GfpPs3GOr98QSA2H5xO_fmO?usp=sharing

Tip-a-Cop to benefit Special Olympics is coming soon!

09/06/2026

These are the activities this week for adults with developmental disabilities:

Monday, September 7 is Labor Day. The Community Center is closed for the holiday.

Tuesday, September 8, from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. Dance/Ukulele in the North Activity Room at the Douglas County Community Center.

Tuesday, September 8, starting at 5:00 PM. Aktion Club in the Dining Room at the Douglas County Community Center.

Wednesday, September 9, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Art Class in the Ceramics Room at the Douglas County Community Center .

Thursday, Thursday, September 10, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Builders Workshop in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. Join us as we build with LEGO, Lincoln Logs, cork, wood, paper, clay, and a few surprises.

Friday, September 11, from 9:00 AM to noon. Friday Morning Activities in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We do a mix of puzzles, games, art, sports, gardening, reading, and field trips. Weather permitting, will be out in the garden at 10:00, looking for green beans and tomatoes that are ready to pick.

08/31/2026

These are the activities this week for adults with developmental disabilities:

Tuesday, September 1, from 3:15 to 4:30 PM. Ceramics in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center

Wednesday, September 2, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. Art Class in the Ceramics Room at the Douglas County Community Center .

Thursday, September 3, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Builders Workshop in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. Join us as we build with LEGO, Lincoln Logs, cork, wood, paper, clay, and a few surprises.

Friday, September 4, from 9:00 AM to noon. Friday Morning Activities in the Kiwanis Aktion Club Room at the Douglas County Community Center. We do a mix of puzzles, games, art, sports, gardening, reading, and field trips. This is First Friday Movie Day. In honor of the 100th anniversary of the publication of A. A. Milne's book about the Silly Old Bear, we will be watching Winnie the Pooh, starting at 10:00 AM

FIELD TRIP. Our Friday morning field trip to Elle Equine has been re-scheduled for Oct 2. We will tour the facility and learn some things about horses. No one will be riding a horse on this trip, but we all need to sign the Release of Liability to participate in horse-related activities, including grooming a horse. Please see the release in your email. If you will be going on the field trip, it must be signed.