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Since 1976, LWSRA has provided recreation services for children and adults with disabilities through a cooperative agreement with Frankfort, Frankfort Square, Manhattan, Mokena, New Lenox, Peotone and Wilmington Park Districts. LWSRA supports residents residing in our member districts by offering more than 200 programs annually and through inclusion services. Comment and Posting Reminder:
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🌟 Make a Difference This June! 🌟Throughout the entire month of June, visit any Whitmore Ace Hardware location and help s...
18/06/2026

🌟 Make a Difference This June! 🌟
Throughout the entire month of June, visit any Whitmore Ace Hardware location and help support the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association through our Round Up campaign!

When you check out, simply round up your purchase to the nearest dollar. Every cent donated will go directly to LWSRA, helping provide recreation programs, activities, and opportunities for individuals with disabilities in our community.
Small change can make a big impact! ❤️

Stop by your local Whitmore Ace Hardware this June, round up at checkout, and join us in supporting the incredible work of the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association.
Thank you for helping us build stronger communities—one transaction at a time!

Congratulations to our Marketing Supervisor, Jordan Desiderio, on earning her Certified Park and Recreation Professional...
17/06/2026

Congratulations to our Marketing Supervisor, Jordan Desiderio, on earning her Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification! 🎉

The CPRP certification is a nationally recognized certification that demonstrates a commitment to excellence in the parks and recreation profession. Jordan’s achievement reflects her dedication to continued learning, professional growth, and advancing the mission of LWSRA.

We are proud to have staff who invest in their professional development to better serve our participants, families, and communities. Please join us in celebrating Jordan and this well-deserved accomplishment! 👏

It was a special day at LWSRA as we welcomed back our third Executive Director, Marcia Bixby (formerly Marcia Wingerd), ...
16/06/2026

It was a special day at LWSRA as we welcomed back our third Executive Director, Marcia Bixby (formerly Marcia Wingerd), who served the Association from 1981–1991. 🎉

Marcia spent the day touring our facility, exploring the Sensory Garden, visiting the park, checking out our Sensory Buses, and reminiscing over photo albums from her time at LWSRA. She also had the opportunity to catch up with Executive Director Keith Wallace through a FaceTime call and see firsthand how the agency has grown over the past several decades.

We are grateful for the leaders who helped shape LWSRA's history and proud to celebrate the people whose dedication laid the foundation for where we are today. Thank you, Marcia, for taking the time to visit and share in our 50th anniversary celebration!

Stay tuned for her 50 for 50 interview 👀

Week 2 of Summer Day Camp was packed with adventure, exploration, and plenty of fun! ☀️😎Campers cooled off at the Manhat...
13/06/2026

Week 2 of Summer Day Camp was packed with adventure, exploration, and plenty of fun! ☀️😎

Campers cooled off at the Manhattan Splash Pad, Frankfort Splash Pad, and Lincoln-Way East Pool, enjoyed a sweet visit from Kona Ice, and explored the beautiful Sensory Garden in Lisle. We also made stops at Stan's Donuts and the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center.

Our teens took a trip to Lincoln Park Zoo, while our youth campers explored the Museum of Science and Industry! From animal encounters and hands-on exhibits to outdoor adventures and tasty treats, there was something for everyone.

Another amazing week of making memories, building friendships, and trying new experiences!

The 2026 Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games are underway in Bloomington-Normal, and our athletes are off to an incre...
13/06/2026

The 2026 Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games are underway in Bloomington-Normal, and our athletes are off to an incredible start! Athletes from across the state have gathered together this weekend to compete and have fun!

Day 1 results:

🤸 Gymnastics completed their Preliminary Round at Grossinger Motors Arena.

🏃 Track & Field Results
🥇 Hugh McNamee – 1500M Run
🥇 Jayden Wells – 400M Run
🥇 Isabella Sola – 400M Run
🥈 Nick Bubanko – 400M Run
🥇 4x400M Relay – Isabella Sola, Michael Flanagan, Jayden Wells, & Hugh McNamee
🏅 Ryder Surdel – 4th Place, Standing Long Jump

🎯 Unified Co****le Results
🥇 Joey & Jake Chudzik
🥇 Jimmy & Lori Schroeder
🥉 Lauren & John Sturm

Congratulations to all of our athletes on a fantastic first day of competition! We are so proud of your hard work, determination, and success. Good luck to everyone competing throughout the rest of the weekend—we'll be cheering you on every step of the way!

12/06/2026

This week's 50 for 50 spotlight features one of our Student Interns, Mandi Albrecht! 🎉
Mandi has been part of the LWSRA family for the past five years as a Program Aide, making a positive impact on participants through her enthusiasm, compassion, and dedication.
Inspired by her experience at LWSRA, Mandi chose to pursue a degree in Therapeutic Recreation and is now on her way to becoming a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)!

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Paul Schaffer, a former member of the LWSRA Board of Directors.During Lana Gra...
12/06/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Paul Schaffer, a former member of the LWSRA Board of Directors.

During Lana Graser’s time as Director, she approached the Board with the need for LWSRA to have its own recreation facility. At that time, we were receiving only about half of our requests for gym and classroom space, and it was becoming clear that to grow and better serve our participants, LWSRA needed a home of its own.

Paul, along with the Board, strongly supported that vision. He was a stickler for a balanced budget and believed in providing quality programs, but he also understood the importance of planning for the future. His support and leadership helped strengthen our commitment to growth, fiscal responsibility, and the pursuit of an LWSRA Recreation Center.

Paul was a positive force for the agency and played an important role in helping shape the future of LWSRA. His service and dedication will not be forgotten.

This past weekend, members of our Bull Hawks Boccia team competed at the GLASA Great Lakes Games in Partnership with The...
11/06/2026

This past weekend, members of our Bull Hawks Boccia team competed at the GLASA Great Lakes Games in Partnership with The Hartford, a premier multi-day competition that brings together developmental through elite Paralympic athletes from across the region.

We are proud to congratulate Colleen Musselman on earning 1st Place and Justin Hillman on taking 2nd Place in their respective Boccia divisions! 🎉

The excitement doesn't stop there—next week, Colleen and Justin will represent Team USA at the 2026 World Boccia Challenger in Birmingham, Alabama (June 16–23), competing against some of the world's top Boccia athletes.

Congratulations to Colleen, Justin, and all of our Bull Hawks athletes for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of LWSRA. We wish Team USA the best of luck next week!

🍿✨ Double Good Days at Kohl Children’s Museum was a popping success! ✨🍿On Sunday, we had an amazing time meeting so many...
10/06/2026

🍿✨ Double Good Days at Kohl Children’s Museum was a popping success! ✨🍿

On Sunday, we had an amazing time meeting so many new friends while sharing the fun of adaptive recreation. Coach Mak spent the afternoon teaching and playing wheelchair basketball and leading games like Sharks and Minnows.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to play, learn, and connect with us. We loved spending the day with you and can't wait to see some of our new friends again soon!

🍧☀️ A huge thank you to Kona Ice of Tinley Park for stopping by our Summer Day Camps this afternoon!Our campers were tr...
09/06/2026

🍧☀️ A huge thank you to Kona Ice of Tinley Park for stopping by our Summer Day Camps this afternoon!

Our campers were treated to delicious snow cones, some awesome new kites, and plenty of smiles thanks to Kona Ice’s incredibly friendly staff. It was the perfect way to cool off and add a little extra fun to an already great day of camp.

Thank you, Kona Ice, for helping make summer even sweeter for our participants! 🪁🍧

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