Talkin Sports this Sat. Dec. 20

Jim Shovlin, the host of Talkin’ Sports, has invited Kevin Hughes back on his radio show this Saturday, December 20, 2008 to talk about what’s happening in adaptive sports in the Fort Wayne area. You can listen to Talkin’ Sports every Saturday morning on FM100 Talks! WNUY-100.1FM for 90 minutes starting at 10:30am. Learn more at http://www.wnuy.com/talkinsports.html or www.myspace.com/talkinsportsy100

SSA initiative sidesteps backlog - for some cases.

As posted at:www.news-sentinel.com 

By Jennifer L. Boen

of The News-Sentinel

With the current backlog, a Fort Wayne area resident applying for Social Security disability benefits will wait, on average, 604 days for a hearing before an administrative law judge who decides whether the person qualifies for disability benefits.As of Oct. 31, 18,843 Hoosiers were waiting for disability determination hearings, including 5,414 in Fort Wayne, said Doug Nguyen, project manager for the public affairs office of the Chicago office of the Social Security Administration (SSA).Social Security Commissioner Michael Astruesaid at a December 2007 hearing, “People have died waiting for a hearing. This is America, and it is simply not acceptable for Americans to wait years for a final decision on a claim.”That is why SSA recently initiated Compassionate Allowances, a fast-track benefit-approval program for people with certain medical conditions. Initially, 25 rare diseases and 25 forms of cancer are on the list, and more conditions will be added later. For individuals who meet one of the Compassionate Allowances criteria, disability determination could change from years to as short as a week, SSA officials say.Among the 50 conditions on the Compassionate Allowances initial list are: breast cancer with distant metastases, meaning it has spread to other organs or parts of the body, and inflammatory breast cancer; acute leukemia; inoperable kidney cancer; gallbladder cancer; two types of spinal muscular atrophy; amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’sdisease); and Farber’s disease, a metabolic disorder.Mary Dunkle, public information officer with the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), says the organization and its member groups representing thousands of diseases or genetic conditions applaud the SSA for developing the program and hope to see the Compassionate Allowances list grow in the near future.“There are almost 7,000 rare diseases or disorders,” Dunkle said, many that the SSA should accept as “no-brainers” for approval for benefits. “What (the SSA) told us is that this is definitely a work in progress,” Dunkle said of the new program.Compassionate Allowances is the second fast-track program SSA has started. Quick Disability Determination (QDD) went into effect in the fall of 2007. QDD uses a “predictive model” that analyzes criteria to identify claims where there is high potential that the claimant is disabled and where evidence of the disability allegations can be quickly and easily obtained, Nguyen said. Compassionate Allowances, on the other hand, does not use predictive model and focuses on specific diagnoses.“All that is needed is confirmation from the medical source,” he said.SSA has also started video hearings and has changed from paper files to electronic files; and last year, “We cleared out all cases that were at least 900 days old,” Nguyen said.It’s too early for SSA to have data on the Compassionate Allowances program, but other efforts to expedite hearings and approvals have shown results. Nearly 1,000 people in Indiana had their cases heard or were approved under QDD between Aug. 31 and Oct. 31.The Fort Wayne-based disability advocacy group Fifth Freedom has been informing people about Compassionate Allowances.“Unfortunately, the conditions on the list are fairly rare. We haven’t had anyone with the conditions who is on the program contact us,” said Doug Schmidt, coordinator for the ACT (Advocacy Coordination Team) at Fifth Freedom. “I think as the program expands, we’ll probably get more feedback.”Bob Walsh, public information officer for the SSA’s South Bend office, which oversees the Fort Wayne SSA office, said the backlog in hearings is two-sided: “The number of administrative law judges has not been increased, while the number of disability claims (has) almost tripled since back in the 1990s.” The SSA has been waiting for the authority and funding to hire more administrative law judges.Meanwhile, NORD is receiving calls from people whose medical conditions are not now on the list and who are inquiring when they might be, Dunkle said.On Nov. 18, the SSA held hearings involving advocacy groups, patients and medical experts to gather information on brain injuries and stroke, which will likely be among the next conditions included in Compassionate Allowances.“The Social Security Administration has always done a good job in getting extreme disability cases awarded quickly. Although there are still huge SSDI backlog problems around the country, the Compassionate Allowances initiative is a serious effort to expedite the most severe disability claims,” said Dan Allsup. His company, Allsup, is the nation’s largest non-attorney Social Security Disability Insurance representation organization.“This initiative includes disabled veterans returning home from war with traumatic brain injuries. The SSA has been making these cases a priority, and Allsup recognizes the agency’s efforts,” he said.

Learn more

♦To learn more about the new Compassionate Allowances Social Security Disability program aimed at expediting benefit approval for people with specific diseases or disorders, check out www.socialsecurity.gov/.

♦For information on applying for Social Security Disability benefits or for other resources for people with disabilities, call Fifth Freedom at 426-8789 or visit www.fifthfreedom.org.

This Saturday, December 6 at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) will tune into NBC as Bob Costas will narrate a 90-minute broadcast covering the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. The NBC highlight show will go in-depth with top U.S. Paralympic athletes as they trained for and competed in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics. *this was originally aired on November 9, 2008.

For more info go to the following link: http://www.nwba.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1412&topic=&newlang=

As posted at: gcdailyworld.com

Friday, November 28, 2008

By Timberly Ferree, Staff Writer

A local 6-year-old’s Christmas card design is now on sale with all proceeds going to Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

Bruce “B.J.” Yoho’s snowman design is one of six winners of a Riley Hospital Christmas card contest.

His mom, Blaine Yoho, explained, “He is a Riley patient, so he was in the hospital with his 11th surgery and he made a Christmas card.”

When he found out he had won, he was very excited.

“He was very happy,” she said. “I was surprised. There were so many kids that put in for this so I was very happy that he was going to be raising money for Riley Hospital.”

On the back of each is a picture of B.J. along with a story about him.

After being treated at Riley Hospital for spina bifida, a kidney condition and an underdeveloped right ear canal, B.J. is doing well.

“He’s back in school (at Eastern Greene Elementary) and he’ll have his 13th surgery on March 5, 2009,” Yoho explained.

Other than art, B.J. also loves superheroes; Batman is his favorite. He also has an entire toy box dedicated to school buses.

“At Riley Hospital they sell little school buses. Every time he goes up there he gets one. But sometimes he hasn’t been able to get any because they had ran out,” she explained.

He’s also a big fan of NASCAR.

“He loves watching NASCAR with his papa (Jim Yoho) and he likes to aggravate his meme (Joy Yoho). He’s just a typical little 6-year-old boy that just loves everything,” his mom added.

The cards are available in packs of 12 for $7 and are sold exclusively at all Kroger Co. stores throughout Indiana (Kroger, Pay Less, Scott’s and Owens stores) and at www.RileyHolidayCards.com. The cards come in six different designs, plus a variety pack. This year, companies may order personalized Riley Holiday Cards imprinted with a special message and the company’s logo.

According to a Riley Hospital press release, “The program, which has been ongoing at Riley Hospital for more than 15 years, allows patients to apply their creative skills to design cards for the season of giving. Traditionally, five winning designs are chosen annually. This year, a sixth card was chosen to commemorate former Riley patient J.C. Resendez, who passed away earlier this year.”

As posted at: IndyStar.com

By James A. Gillaspy

Posted: November 21, 2008

As a patient at Riley Hospital for Children, Alexis Allen is getting treatment for a crippling birth defect that confines her to a wheelchair.

As a spirited Noblesville girl who rolls with the punches her constraining spina bifida delivers, she is getting accolades as a Riley Champion.

Alexis, 14, was recognized at the Riley Children’s Foundation annual luncheon Wednesday as one of the first six Riley Champions — patients 8 to 18 who show extraordinary courage in their efforts to overcome obstacles and help other patients do the same.

They are seen as fellow advocates who set examples for kids at the Indianapolis hospital, and as “Riley Champions presented by Wal-Mart,” they are honored as Riley’s youngest and bravest ambassadors in fundraising and awareness programs.

“We are looking for children in families who are first of all comfortable in sharing their Riley story, their Riley experience,” explains Riley Hospital Foundation President Kevin O’Keefe.

“What we find is these families just speak from their hearts . . . and when they do that, it just makes a connection.”

For Angela Allen, whose daughter Alexis is the eldest of her and Brad Allen’s three children, it’s been a challenge to keep up with the child. She’s had 10 surgeries but insists on immersing herself in school and sports while helping Riley and the Riley kids.

“She does it because she wants to give back to Riley for what they’ve done for her,” said Allen, ticking off a list of appearances and presentations by Alexis. “She does not let being in a wheelchair hold her back,” said Allen, who also is grateful for Riley and treasures a Riley Camp photo of her child water skiing as a recent example of her daughter’s resolve and her progress.

“She’s out there participating and not sitting back in life and letting it pass her by. And I think that’s a good role model . . . they see that life goes on.”

For Alexis, whose nerve damage has left her paralyzed from the knees down and taken away sensation in her upper legs, being named a “champion” was far from anything she expected out of life. But she’ll wear the mantle proudly.

“It was an honor to get that award,” said the Noblesville Middle School eighth-grader, who plays wheelchair basketball, tennis and track and field.

“I just like helping other kids and letting other kids know that you don’t let a wheelchair stop you from doing what you want to do.

“You only live life once,” she adds, smiling. “And you have to make it the best you can make it.”

Call Star reporter James A. Gillaspy at (317) 444-5529.

In honor of Bladder Health Week we are posting information on bladder care during exercise.  Today we will focus on Resistance Training for those with physical disabilites.   

As posted at:

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability

http://www.ncpad.org  

Resistance Exercise Guidelines for Persons with Physical Disabilities

There are several factors that must be considered when prescribing resistance exercise to persons with physical disabilities. Most importantly, the resistance training program will depend on the severity of the disability and its associated conditions. Some clients will be able to train at very high intensity levels, while others will only be able to perform at minimal levels of resistance (i.e., lifting a body part against gravity). The training load (number of sets and repetitions, frequency, rest interval between sets) will also vary in persons with similar and different types of physical disabilities. For example, two individuals with multiple sclerosis may require a completely different training regimen because of the type of multiple sclerosis, length of time they have had the condition, and their age. On the contrary, two individuals with stroke and cerebral palsy may have a similar program, because they exhibit the same associated conditions (i.e, non-progressive hemiplegia, spasticity) and are at the same baseline level of strength.

A major determinant of training volume is the amount of muscle mass that is still functional. Persons with paralysis, hemiplegia, impaired motor control, or limited joint mobility have less functional muscle mass and will therefore require a lower training volume. For individuals who cannot lift the minimal weight on certain resistance machines, resistance bands or cuff weights are recommended. If bands and cuff weights are too difficult, use the person’s own body weight as the initial resistance. For example, lifting an arm or leg for 5 to 10 seconds may be the initial starting point for clients with very low levels of strength.

The training load will also depend on the type of disability. In general, individuals who do not have a progressive disorder (i.e., spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy) will be able to work at higher intensity levels than persons with progressive disorders (i.e., multiple sclerosis, postpolio).

Training volume will also depend on the person’s health status. For example, a person with stroke and hypertension should not perform high intensity exercise. Individuals who are seizure-prone or fatigue easily require a reduction in training volume. Many individuals with physical disabilities who have been inactive for much of their lives need only a small amount of resistance exercise during the initial stage of the program to obtain a training effect. How quickly a person is able to progress during the conditioning stage will depend on the person’s health status. For individuals who start out at very low levels of strength, significant improvements can be made with very light resistance.

Modes of resistance exercise consist of three general categories: free weights, portable equipment (i.e., elastic bands, tubing), and machines. Any of these modalities is acceptable for improving strength levels except in cases where the individual is at risk for injury. For example, persons with multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy often have impaired motor control and may have a higher risk of dropping a free weight or having an elastic band snap back too quickly. When an instructor feels that the resistance mode presents a danger to the client, the exercise routine should be either adapted (i.e, securing the weight to the hand, changing the movement) or substituted with a safer piece of equipment.

Some experts argue that free-weight exercises have greater value for persons with physical disabilities because the resistance can be tailored to resemble a functional daily activity (Lockette, 1995). Free weights also require the action of stabilizing muscles around the torso and joints while lifting and lowering the resistance, which are muscle groups that need strengthening in persons with physical disabilities in order to maintain the ability to perform ADL and IADL. However, free weights require good trunk stability and may be difficult to perform in individuals who have severe limitations in motor control and coordination.

In clients with very low strength levels, gravity-resistance exercise may be all that the person is capable of doing. Performing 8-12 repetitions of a certain movement, such as abducting an arm or extending a leg, may be a good entry point These exercises can be used with extremely weak musculature while other modes of resistance exercise can be used with stronger muscle groups. Once an individual is able to complete 8-12 reps of a gravity-resistance exercise, the person could progress to free weight, bands or machines. If a client is unable to move a limb against gravity because of extreme weakness (often seen in the late stages of multiple sclerosis or in person with high-level quadriplegia), the instructor could place the limb in a certain position (i.e., should abduction) and have the client hold the position isometrically for a few seconds or longer.

Active-Assistive exercise may be required for certain individuals who do not have enough strength to overcome the force of gravity. The instructor can assist the client in performing the movement by providing as much physical assistance as necessary to complete the repetition. At various points in the concentric phase (against gravity), the instructor may have to help the client maintain the resistance. During the eccentric phase (with gravity), the instructor controls the movement so that the weight is not lowered too quickly. In many instances, active-assistive exercise can be used with severely weak musculature while active resistance exercise (performed without assistance) can used with stronger muscle groups.

The instructor should make every effort to avoid fatigue and delayed-onset muscle soreness in individuals with physical disabilities. Although this is a common side effect of any new resistance training program, it could present a problem for persons with physical disabilities if the soreness prevents them from conducting their normal activities of daily living (ADLs). Even though a client with a physical disability may aspire to make rapid gains in strength and can train at a moderate to high intensity level, the instructor should be cautious in not overworking the muscle groups, particularly in clients with progressive disorders. Use light resistance for at least the first month of the program (30 to 50% of 1-RM) and only proceed to higher training loads if muscle soreness and fatigue are not present.

If soreness in certain muscle groups prevents the person from performing routine daily activities, the exercise should be stopped until the pain subsides. If it continues after the program resumes, the instructor may need to reduce the training volume or avoid certain exercises that incur pain or fatigue. If there are prolonged bouts of pain or soreness 24 to 48 hours after exercise, the client should consult with his or her physician to determine the cause.

Developing the greatest amount of strength in the affected muscle groups may result in a “reservoir”of strength that can be help decrease the severity of an exacerbation. Theoretically, the more muscle strength one has before an exacerbation, the more likely he or she will be able to maintain a high enough level of strength to stay above the “physical dependence” threshold. Progressive disorders (i.e., multiple sclerosis) make it very difficult to determine the success of the resistance training program. However, the general feeling among rehabilitation professionals is that improvements in strength may help delay the progression of muscle weakness and permanent disability. If an individual achieves a gain of 30 to 40 percent in strength before an exacerbation, a loss of strength may still keep the individual at a high enough level to still be able to perform ADL and IADL.

Many physical disabilities result in hand dysfunction. This may make it difficult to grasp barbells or handles on different strength machines. There are several versions of specially-designed gloves that are available commercially that will allow the person’s hand to maintain contact with the resistance equipment. Gloves will also protect the hand from injury while performing resistance training routines. Participants who do not have good grip strength can use wrist cuffs or leather mitts with velcro and buckles to secure their hands to dumbbells or weight equipment. Many individuals with physical disabilities will exhibit asymmetrical weakness or will have a disproportionately greater amount of weakness to the flexor or extensor muscle groups. This will depend on where the injury site is in the brain or spinal cord and whether or not the condition is progressive in nature. It is important to evaluate individual muscle groups on both sides of the body, as well as anteriorly and posteriorly, to isolate the degree of weakness to key muscle groups.

Individuals with asymmetrical weakness will often “hike” their body toward the weaker side in order to compensate for this weakness while lifting the resistance. This could impose mild or moderate muscle strain. Make sure that the client is lifting the weight with proper form. If there is a tendency to “hike” the body, lower the resistance and emphasize good form.

Blood pressure should be monitored frequently during the early stages of the program. In some individuals with physical disabilities (i.e., stroke, SCI), hypertension or hypotension is a common problem. It is recommended that blood pressure be measured before exercise and before and after each set. Once the client adjusts to the program and there no wide fluctuations in blood pressure, it can be measured before and after each training session.

As posted at:

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability

 http://www.ncpad.org  

     Lunch Time Tennis Series

   Weekly Adult Clinics 

WHAT:   Do you have a flexible schedule?  Looking for a fun new way to get your exercise?  Try Lunch Time Tennis brought to you by RHI Sports and the Indianapolis Community Tennis Association.  Participants will receive hands-on tennis instruction and training!

WHO:    All RHI adult athletes.  Whether you are a beginner looking to learn—or—an advanced player looking to hone your skills.

WHEN:   Every Tuesday starting November 18th, 10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.

PLACE:    Butler University Tennis Bubble, located due north of

Hinkle Fieldhouse.

                         Hinkle Fieldhouse:

510 W. 49th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46208

Follow Boulevard Drive to the intersection of 52^nd St. and head west until you see the Butler Bubble.

RSVP:    Please contact Pat Dean to inform us of your interest! You can email him at pat.dean@rhin.com or call 317-329-2281.  Hope to see you there!

Universal Sports will have 2008 Paralympic Coverage the next 7 days on Universal Sports TV and http://www.universalsports.com/

From Monday, Nov. 10-16 Universal Sports will broadcast presentation of the 2008 Paralympics each night from 7 - 11pm ET.

Check out more at the following link: http://www.universalsports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23000&KEY=&SPID=13327&SPSID=107765

As posted at: www.thestarpress.com

BY JOHN CARLSON • JCARLSON@MUNCIE.GANNETT.COM • NOVEMBER 2, 2008

MUNCIE — Not long ago, when some Amish workers were hired to do metal siding work on a barn southeast of town, they balked at clipping the wire that would shut if off from its electrical source, a force with which they were understandably unfamiliar.

So, Justin Parker climbed a ladder and did it for them.  Not bad for a guy with no legs. ”They were flabbergasted,” the 36-year-old carpenter recalled with a laugh, recounting the tale of how he hoisted himself up the rungs on arm strength alone. “They were freaking. They could barely work.”  Actually, that’s probably a pretty common reaction to Parker these days. Faced with the sort of physical challenge that would leave many lesser men bed-bound or mired in depression, Parker confronts life on his own terms and overcomes them.

“You can’t stop living ’cause you’ve got no legs,” he said, gazing up from the hardwood floor of a bedroom in Jana Lukens’ house, in which he was fitting molding for a closet he built.  A native of Atlanta, Ga., he lived there with his wife, Shanon , who is from this area, his daughter Sydney, 16, and his son, Max, 6, until a couple of years ago. Then, on July 8, 2006, his life was forever altered as family members gathered in Atlanta for a relative’s funeral.  He and others were standing inside a shop talking when a little dog caught his eye.

“I reached down to pick it up,” he recalled, “and a truck came through the window.”  Driven by a woman later determined to be intoxicated, her SUV took off both of his legs at the level where the window sill met the glass, somehow practically cauterizing them and limiting his blood loss, which amazed the paramedics who responded to the accident.

“They were off,” Parker said of his legs, gesturing as he spoke from his wheelchair. “I mean, there was skin and stuff. They tried to save them, but they couldn’t.”

Happy To Be Alive

While you might think so traumatic an accident would send him emotionally reeling, however, Parker didn’t feel that way.  ”I was just glad not to be dead,” said the well-spoken man with a dark goatee.  That’s not to say he didn’t have his share of mental trauma to overcome. After all, he was a skateboard enthusiast before his accident. Even more to the point, he loved drumming, and played with a band that performed extensively in the Atlanta area.  To earn his living, though, he had worked as a carpenter.  Now, after a couple of weeks in the hospital and several more in a rehabilitation facility, he faced some tough decisions.  ”I was freaked out,” he said. “I didn’t know what I was going to do.”  One thing he and Shanon decided was to move to Indiana, where they and their children would be surrounded by her family. His wife found work at Ball Memorial Hospital. He, in turn, decided to stick with carpentry, and when they found a country home not far from Prairie Creek Reservoir, he set about building the ramp that would allow him access to it.

Broad-shouldered with hands that grip like C-clamps, Parker muscles his way up the ramp in his wheelchair with the same energy that lets him muscle his way up stairwells without it. On a job site, he gathers his material near him to work, though he also calls on Tyler Hensley, a Wapahani High School athlete and his daughter’s boyfriend, for assistance.  ”He’s my legs around here,” Parker explained.  Still, he can get the job done, even when left to his own devices. If he’s upstairs working alone and finds the need for something that’s out in the hand control-equipped pickup truck he drives, he’ll make his way there and back, despite the cost in time and energy.

“I work on my butt a lot,” he explained, staring up a gleaming staircase, explaining he had made the individual pickets supporting the stair rail by cutting them from 2×12-inch beams.  Lukens, whose boyfriend is Parker’s father-in-law, was impressed.  ”It’s pretty amazing a guy with no legs can do what he does,” said the speech therapist, a person who therefore has some experience with disabilities. “He’d never sit on a pity pot. You never hear him complain. We forget he doesn’t have legs. … What I’ve learned is, disability truly lives in your head.”

Work To Be Done

These days, Parker is always looking for work.  ”I just take on any job I can get right now,” he said with an apologetic chuckle. “It takes me twice as long to do anything, but I charge half as much.”  What’s more, he is also willing to lend his services to help other folks who face disabilities. “If there’s somebody who needs a ramp,” he said, “call me.”

It’s worth noting, however, that this energetic, self-confident craftsman is not seeking much in the way of help for himself. He has never been fitted for prosthetics, citing the endless red tape and other issues he has encountered to procure them, and a price tag of $40,000 each to buy artificial knees that last only five years. Then there’s the time away from working and his family it would require to learn to use them.

“This is it,” he said, discussing his alternative. “I’m in the chair.”  Still, he acknowledges that artificial legs could come sometime, and dreams that maybe his future will include becoming a contractor.  Whatever happens, however, he’s not complaining.  ”It’s a miracle I’m alive,” he said. “You can dwell on that bad stuff, but it doesn’t get you anywhere.”

As posted at www.indyfitness.net

Therapeutic & Adaptive Recreation Section

Indy Parks is committed to providing recreation programs that benefit people with disabilities.  It is our goal to help people participate at their optimal level of independence.  We strive to provide programs that focus on leisure related skills, attitudes, and knowledge.  To find out how adaptive recreation can help you, or for sponsorship and volunteer information, please call 327–7251.

• For more information on any of the following programs, please contact Indy Parks and Recreation at 327-PARK (327-7275).

Programs

Indy Sports Clubs and Special OlympicsIndy Sports Clubs operates as a partnership between Indy Parks and Special Olympics of Indiana. Indy Sports Clubs provide year–round, community based training and competition for youth and adults with cognitive disabilities. If you are interested in volunteering or playing as a partner of United Sports Teams please call Robbie Ritter. Participants must be at least 8 years of age.

Power SoccerPower Soccer is the most exciting new sports for power wheel chair users. Games are coed in nature, and are usually played on indoor basketball courts. For more information on this revolutionary sports please visit www.powersoccer.com.

Riverside Park

• Please call for dates 6:30PM–8:30PM 

Quad RugbyIndy Parks and the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana offer the opportunity to participate in an exciting new Quad Rugby League.

Krannert Park

• Saturdays 11AM–1PM 

Wheel Chair BasketballIf you’re looking for a great way to meet people, stay in shape, and participate in a friendly and competitive environment this is the program for you. Wheelchair users of all ability levels are encouraged to participate in this great leisure opportunity.

Municipal Gardens

• Wednesdays 7PM–9PM 

Adaptive Swimming ProgramMany Indy Parks aquatic facilities are accessible.  Please call 327–PARK for a complete list.

Indy Blaze Sports ClubBlaze Sports is a direct legacy of the 1996 Paralympic Games. Blaze Sports works in partnership with the National Recreation and Parks Association to provide community–based sports training and competition for youth and adults with physical disabilities. Indy Parks, the RHI Sports Program, are proud to have formed the first Blaze sponsored program in the state of Indiana.

Party–Time FridaysParty–Time Fridays are a wonderful social outlet for adults with cognitive disabilities. This monthly event allows participants to meet new people and visit with old friends.  Dance offs, limbo contests and raffle prizes are some of the favorite activities.

Riverside Park

• 10/14, 11/11, 12/9 7PM–9PM 

Adaptive GolfThe RHI Sports Program and Indy Parks are proud to sponsor an innovative new program called Adaptive Golf. Certified Instructors will cover proper swing alignment, understanding balance and leverage, appropriate club selection, and the correct use of accessible golf carts.

Eagle Creek Golf Course