Living life to the fullest is an important part of learning to live with a physical disability. Golfing, playing softball or basketball, gardening, fishing, going to the zoo or community playhouse and many more programs are positive and satisfying leisure experiences for everyone.

The Immanuel Rehabilitation Center's Sports and Leisure Program gives persons with physical disabilities the chance to gain new leisure skills, explore community resources and understand special equiptment or approaches that can lead to learning or re-learning a recreational interest. This extraordinary program provides individuals, their family and friends an opportunity to reach new levels of independence, meet new people and build life-long friendships. Better skills, improved self-confidence and a sense of being involved in something posititive bring about awareness that one is living life to the fullest.

For more information about upcoming programs, contact the Therapeutic Recreation Department at 402-572-2276.

Spinal Cord Injury Association

Eastern Nebraska/Western Iowa Spinal Cord Injury Association's monthly education and support group for persons with spinal cord injuries/dysfunction and their families.

2nd Tuesday of every month
For information, call (402) 398-1855 or 1-800-ALEGENT (1-800-253-4368)
PVA/Education Center
7 pm - 8:30 pm
FREE

Rehabilitation Family Support Group

Weekly support group to help family members cope with what has happened to them as a result of their loved one's disability.

Every Wednesday
For information, call (402) 572-2139 or 1-800-ALEGENT (1-800-253-4368)
Immanuel Medical Center - Rehabilitation Center
7 pm - 8:30 pm
FREE

Stroke Education Group

Education and support for stroke patients, their caregivers and family members.

4^th Tuesday of every month
For information, call (402) 593-3864 or 1-800-ALEGENT (1-800-253-4368)
Midlands Hospital - Smith Suite
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
FREE