Champions for Champions

06/18/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, the 8th Ave Adult Senior Center will be closed, and art activities will be canceled for tomorrow, June 19th.
We hope you enjoy a wonderful and relaxing weekend.

06/17/2026

Join us tomorrow morning at the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center for another installment of our "Very Special Painting Series" with Christopher Hershberger.

This series is open to everyone with special encouragement for those with special needs. This workshop is FREE, and all supplies are included thanks to the James E. and Betty J. Huffer Foundation. We hope to see you there!
Ocala Recreation and Parks
City of Ocala - Government
Arts in Health Ocala Metro

06/09/2026

Tomorrow, June 9, 2026
there are 2 activities!

1st Activity
Very Special Music at Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center!

Come share in the joy of music at the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center! These interactive workshops are a chance to explore rhythm, sound, and song in a fun, welcoming environment where everyone has a voice with AIHOM Artist Practitioner Dave Reinwald while brings everyone together through song.

The workshop starts at 10:00 AM!
Location: 830 NE Eighth Ave, Ocala, FL 34470

No musical experience is needed—just bring your energy and enthusiasm! This program is free and open to all, with special encouragement for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to join. ESE students are especially welcome.

✨ FREE to attend
✨ Inclusive, supportive, and fun!

Let’s make music together and celebrate creativity through sound!
For more information, please call: 352-629-8545

Very Special Music at Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center City of Ocala - Government Champions for Champions Ocala Recreation and Parks
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2nd Activity
Bowling
Time: 3pm- until 2 games are played
Cost: $8.00 for 2 games
**Bowling starts promptly by 3:15pm

Location: Bowlero East
3225 SE Maricamp Rd
Ocala, FL 34471

06/03/2026

Registration is open for the Autism & UF Conference 2026!

The Autism & UF Conference will be held on July 23 & 24, 2026 at the Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville, Florida. Special hotel room rates will be available.

This free two-day conference consists of a series of sessions on a variety of topics related to current research and intervention in autism spectrum disorder. Many sessions will be presented by UF faculty and staff working in the field of autism spectrum disorder.

Please visit the Autism & UF Conference webpage for complete details. https://card.ufl.edu/events/autism-uf-conference-2026/

06/03/2026

Join us tomorrow morning at the Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center for another installment of our "Very Special Painting Series" with Christopher Hershberger.

This series is open to everyone with special encouragement for those with special needs. This workshop is FREE, and all supplies are included thanks to the James E. and Betty J. Huffer Foundation. We hope to see you there!
Ocala Recreation and Parks
Champions for Champions
City of Ocala - Government

05/29/2026

Hello Champions,
Due to the family event going on, I just confirmed with Mr David from the City of Ocala that basketball is canceled for tomorrow, May 29, 2026.
We will be making up all those Saturdays we've been missing. 😊

05/19/2026

05/16/2026

🚨Reminder🚨

Tag Team Basketball has started back!

Location: Ed Croskey Center
Time: 10am-12pm.

05/15/2026