Get Involved
Whether you’re looking to attend an event, volunteer or partner with us, we can connect you with all kinds of opportunities to get involved and help provide individuals with developmental disabilities with the support and guidance they need to get out into the community.
Attend an Event
Lite Tennis Play Nights
- Dates: Monday, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, 2026
- Time: 5-7 PM
- Location: Chicken ‘N Pickle, 1500 S. Main Street, St. Charles MO 63303 (map)
- Cost: FREE! All ages, all abilities
- Questions? Contact carol@recreationcouncil.org or 314-726-6044 x104
Come play this new and user-friendly racquet sport combining tennis and pickleball. Lite Tennis is played with a soft, quiet specially designed and engineered foam ball that is hit with a tennis racquet on a Pickleball / Lite Tennis court. Scoring is simplified and it’s easy to learn. Lite Tennis Rules (You Tube).
Come enjoy this game with people of all ages, all abilities, and all skill levels. Event is open to ALL! Learn more about the game at www.litetennis.com.
BRING YOUR OWN TENNIS RACKET AND A WATER BOTTLE. Food is available for purchase at the Chicken ‘N Pickle Cafe
2026 Ride to Unite scheduled for September 5, 2026 has been CANCELLED. Information
Rec Providers/PIERS Providers Meeting & Celebration Lunch
Our September meeting and lunch celebrates the close of summer. Connect with fellow recreation providers while enjoying a complimentary lunch. Bring materials for about 30 people if you wish to share fall programs with the group. Our guest panel will discuss making intentional efforts to create lasting friendships among people participating in your recreation programs.
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 10 AM- 12 Noon
Location: James Eagan Center, 1 James J Eagan Drive, Florissant, MO 63033 (map)
Agenda: 10-10:15am: Networking
10:15: Fall Program Sharing and Summer Celebration Moments!
11:00: Guest Panel: Intentionally Building Friendships in Recreation Programs
11:30 am: Celebration LUNCH provided
SCAVENGER HUNT AND NATURE DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
SAVE THE DATE: The MO Department of Conservation and the Recreation Council are partnering to provide an afternoon of outdoor nature fun. Registration and more details are coming soon.
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 2-4 PM
Location: Tower Grove Park, East End of Park off Grand Avenue (map)
Although this event is designed for people with disabilities and their caregivers, ALL people are welcome. Come touch nature at a variety of stations including animal habitats, plant identification, leaf rubbings, bird watching, pond creatures, nature crafts, and salsa making. Expect to be outdoors the entire afternoon, with shady areas available.
Bring the whole family, your friend groups, your officemates, and especially that person who thinks nature is “yucky” and show them otherwise. This is an unsupervised event, so if you need assistance for your disability, bring a caregiver. No need to register.
Volunteer
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Partner With Us
We partner with over 100 organizations across the region to ensure people with developmental disabilities can connect to a variety of meaningful and fun programs and activities. Learn how your organization can partner with us.
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