PA-Connect Adaptive Activities Center

06/03/2026

🎨🐦Big News from PA-Connect Adaptive Activities Center!🐦🎨

Check out this amazing, colorful birdhouse our talented group put together! From the vibrant rainbow roof to the beautiful painted details, so much love and creativity went into this project. Our wonderful artists had the best time painting it and putting it all together!
We are so excited to announce that this special birdhouse is heading out into its new home in the community garden very soon! 🌿🌼

☕️You're Invited: Iced Tea Party!☕️
To celebrate, we want you to join us for an Iced Tea Party next Wednesday, June 10th!

📅 When: Next Wednesday, all day
🍪 What's on the menu?
We will have delicious iced tea, cookies, and plenty of snacks.
🍹 Not a fan of tea? No worries at all! We will also have juice available, so everyone has something they enjoy.

Come out, celebrate our artists, check out the birdhouse, and spend a wonderful afternoon with the PA-Connect family. We can't wait to see you there! 💙

05/28/2026

🎨🏡 NEW COURTYARD PROJECT ALERT! 🏡🎨

Get ready to add some vibrant color to our outdoor space! Soon, our PA Connect courtyard will have a brand-new addition: a beautiful custom birdhouse! 🐦✨
But this isn't just any birdhouse—it’s going to be a true community masterpiece, and everyone is invited to contribute! Whether you want to paint a single brushstroke, a detailed flower, or spend hours perfecting a whole section, your unique touch will help make our courtyard feel even more like home.

🖌️ The Details:
What: Community Birdhouse Painting
When: Wednesday, June 3rd – All Day Long!
Where: The Main Activity Room / Courtyard

💡 Flexibility is Key: This will be a rolling, all-day activity. Individuals can choose to participate whenever they like, stay for as long or as short as they want, or just come hang out and cheer on our artists. There's absolutely no pressure—just fun, creativity, and community.

We can't wait to see all the amazing colors and designs everyone brings to the table. Let’s make our courtyard a little brighter for our feathered friends! 🌸🦜

05/28/2026

05/20/2026

☀️ June at PA-Connect: Sunshine, Community, & Connection! ☀️
Summer is officially on the horizon, and we have an incredible lineup of Wednesday events ready for June! Whether you’re looking to get creative, celebrate a fun holiday, or just hang out with great company, our doors are open.
Grab your calendar and save these dates:
🗓️ Wednesday Event Lineup (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
June 3 – Birdhouse Painting 🎨🐦
Help us bring some color to the courtyard! We’ll be painting beautiful, locally made birdhouses to hang up outside. Come add your personal artistic touch!
June 10 – Iced Tea & Cookie Social 🍹🍪
Cool down and kick back! We are celebrating International Tea Day with refreshing cold drinks, delicious cookies, and great conversation in the lounge.
June 17 – Patriotic Day 🇺🇸🗽
Join us as we celebrate the 141st anniversary of the arrival of the Statue of Liberty with themed patriotic crafts and activities!
June 24 – Community Potluck Cookout 🍔🌭
Let’s fire up the grill! We’re hosting a community cookout to celebrate the season. Bring a favorite dish to share!
📍 How to Find Us & RSVP
When: Open every Wednesday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: 202 East Third St, Williamsport, PA 17701 (Please use the Academy St entrance!)
RSVP: Let us know you're coming! You can sign up at the front desk, call us at (717) 897-0571, or shoot an email to [email protected].
We can't wait to see you there and make some amazing summer memories together! ✨

05/20/2026

🐝 Happy International Honey Bee Day! 🍯
We had an absolutely un-bee-lievable time celebrating today! Our crew got creative crafting our very own adorable "pet" bees and filling out official Bee Adoption Certificates to take them home. 📜💛
Of course, a bee celebration wouldn’t be complete without something sweet. We enjoyed a delicious spread of honey-covered treats—including apples, pretzels, crackers, and more! 🍎🥨
📦 A Special Thank You!
A massive shoutout and thank you to Poco Farm Honey for generously donating the incredible raw, unfiltered creamed honey for our event! It was an absolute hit, and we love supporting local beekeepers who do so much for our environment and community. 💛🐝
A huge thank you to everyone who buzzed on in to make today so fun!
📅 What's Coming Up Next Week:
Don't kick off your shoes just yet... or actually, maybe do! Join us next week as we celebrate International Flip-Flop Day! 🩴☀️

05/13/2026

🎨 Paint & Sip at PA Connect!
Our Paint & Sip event is in full swing and will be going on today until 5:00 PM! It has been a joy to see everyone’s creativity shine as we spend the afternoon painting together. As you can see, our participants have been hard at work creating some truly beautiful pieces while enjoying great company.

🐝 Celebrate National Honey Bee Day!
Get ready to buzz on over to PA Connect next Wednesday, May 20th! We are hosting a special celebration for adults in honor of World Bee Day. It’s going to be a "sweet" time filled with themed treats and fun activities:

• Honey Dipping Bar: Enjoy a variety of delicious snacks ready to be dipped into fresh honey.

• Bee Rock Painting: Get creative and transform ordinary rocks into cute little honey bees.

• Adopt-a-Bee: You can "adopt" your very own bee and even fill out an official adoption certificate to take home!

• Themed Crafts: We’ll have plenty of other bee-related crafts to keep the buzz going.

05/07/2026

🎨 Paint, Sip & Socialize! 🎨
Looking to tap into your creative side? Join us at PA Connect next Wednesday for a relaxing afternoon of painting and great company!
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just looking to try something new, this is the perfect chance to unwind and express yourself.
✨ The Details:
• Refreshments: We’ll be serving up some delicious mocktails! Feel free to bring along your own favorite non-alcoholic beverage to sip on while you work.
• Supplies: You are welcome to bring your own favorite paints and canvases. If you don’t have any, don’t worry—the center will have supplies available to use while they last!
📅 When: Next Wednesday, May 13th
📍 Where: PA Connect Adaptive Activities Center
Grab a brush, grab a drink, and let’s get colorful! We can't wait to see what you create. 🖌️🍹

05/04/2026

There is still time to sign up for our FREE Quarterly Cooking Class!
Attendees will learn a fun new recipe while learning how to stretch their food budget without sacrificing health and taste!

05/04/2026

I am so incredibly proud of the Pa-Connect running team for an amazing weekend at the Pittsburgh Marathon!
I’m thrilled to share that, thanks to your incredible support, we officially reached our fundraising goal of $1,000! This community never ceases to amaze me, and these funds will go a long way in supporting our mission of accessible recreation.
A huge congratulations to our team for their hard work across the board:
• Laura Jones: Marathon, 5k (Steel Challenge)
• Jarrett Jones: Half Marathon, 5k (Steel Challenge)
• Danielle Santore: 5k
• Brittany Stahlnecker: 5k
• Jonathan Guaetta: Half Marathon, 5k (Steel Challenge)
• Andrew Secrest: Half Marathon, 5k (Steel Challenge)
• Alyssa Leigh Niten-Bamonte: Virtual 5k and Virtual Marathon
Thank you to everyone who donated, cheered from the sidelines, and showed up for the center. We truly have the best community behind us! 🏅👏