Johnson City Parks & Recreation: Memorial Park Community Center To Host Parent's Night Out

Johnson City TN

19 October, 2021

5:52 AM

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Press release from Johnson City Parks & Recreation: October 18, 2021 Parents of children with special needs are invited to drop off their children at Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., on Friday, Nov. 5 from 5-7:30 p.m. to participate in an evening of crafts, games and pizza. The event is designed specifically for individuals with special needs and their siblings. Caregivers are welcome but not required to attend. Participants must be able to use the bathroom without assistance. Cost is $5 per person. All ages welcome. Registration is required by Friday, Oct. 29 in person at MPCC or by calling 423-434-5749. Parent's Night Out is part of a concerted effort by Parks and Recreation to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities through programming. MPCC staff member Rachel Malone is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist and former president of the Therapeutic Recreation Student Association at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She currently is leading a series of therapeutic classes and programs. For more information, call 423-434-5749. This press release was produced by Johnson City Parks & Recreation. The views expressed here are the author's own.