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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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1 more week until Bunny Breakfast!! 🐣🌷🐰We hope to see you next Saturday (4/4) for a day full of yummy food and festive a...
28/03/2026

1 more week until Bunny Breakfast!! 🐣🌷🐰
We hope to see you next Saturday (4/4) for a day full of yummy food and festive activities! 🐰🌷

We’ll also have Take-Home Bunny Bags available to purchase for an additional $10, filled with a variety of simple holiday activities and toys to keep the fun going even after the event ends. 🐣
Tickets are $15 per person. Click below to register online 👇
https://lwsra.ticketspice.com/bunny-breakfast-2026

Our Spring/Summer 2026 Program Guide is HERE! ☀️📖Get ready for an exciting season filled with opportunities for fun, con...
27/03/2026

Our Spring/Summer 2026 Program Guide is HERE! ☀️📖

Get ready for an exciting season filled with opportunities for fun, connection, and new experiences! This guide is packed with everything you need to know about our upcoming programs, including Summer Camps, special events like our 50th Anniversary Sneakerball, and so much more.

🗓 Resident registration opens April 11
🗓 Nonresident registration opens April 18

Don’t miss out—start planning your spring and summer today!
Check it out now on our website 👉 https://indd.adobe.com/view/89e6512a-01d3-4605-94ad-fc45428f99a3

27/03/2026

🎥✨ Our latest 50 for 50 feature is here with Program Specialist, Sam Blecke!

This week, we're highlight Sam as she shares her journey with LWSRA—how she got her start, the moments that have meant the most to her, and what truly makes our organization so special.

Colleen Musselman and Justin Hillman delivered an outstanding performance this past Sunday at the M-Nasr Boccia Tourname...
26/03/2026

Colleen Musselman and Justin Hillman delivered an outstanding performance this past Sunday at the M-Nasr Boccia Tournament in Des Plaines, finishing a perfect 3-0 to earn 1st place in team play! 🥇

Competing in the BC1/BC2 Division, the duo showcased exceptional skill, strategy, and teamwork throughout the day. Their strong communication and consistent play set them apart from the competition.

Congratulations to Colleen and Justin on an impressive and well-earned victory—we’re proud of the way you represented! 👏

The LWSRA/Synergy Hawks showed out at the 2026 Junior National Tournament this past weekend in Louisiana! 💪🔥🏀 Varsity ...
24/03/2026

The LWSRA/Synergy Hawks showed out at the 2026 Junior National Tournament this past weekend in Louisiana! 💪🔥

🏀 Varsity (No. 9 seed) finished 9th place (3-1)
🏀 Prep (No. 5 seed) took 6th place (2-2)

⭐ Varsity Highlights
Cameron D. dominated with 115 points, 39 rebounds, 15 assists, 13 steals, and 7 blocks.
Jonathan P. delivered an unforgettable game-winning buzzer be**er to close out his varsity career.

⭐ Prep Highlights
Brantley W. led with 72 points, while Liel G. controlled the game with 39 rebounds and 22 assists.

🏅 Awards & Recognition
• Cameron D. – Tournament MVP
• Liel G. – 1st Team All-Tournament
• Zaylen M. – Female All-Tournament (2nd Team) & All-Academic 2nd Team

➡️ Up next: our adult teams hit the court this week so stay tuned for more updates!

From big-time performances to unforgettable moments, the Hawks proved they can compete with the best in the country!

💛 Happy World Down Syndrome Day! 💙World Down Syndrome Day represents the uniqueness of the three copies of the 21st chro...
21/03/2026

💛 Happy World Down Syndrome Day! 💙

World Down Syndrome Day represents the uniqueness of the three copies of the 21st chromosome (3/21), and a beautiful reminder to celebrate inclusion, ability, and individuality.

Today is a reminder of why our mission matters, providing recreation and leisure services while promoting greater disability awareness in the community.

Join us in celebrating by wearing your brightest, boldest, most colorful socks to honor what makes everyone unique. Just like the chromosomes that make us who we are! 🧦 💛💙

20/03/2026

🎥 For this weeks 50 for 50, we sat down with the Executive Director of our member district Mokena Community Park District and current LWSRA board president, Greg Vitale!
Mokena—one of our four founding districts—has been there since day one, helping make inclusion possible for 50 years. 🎉

2 weeks until Bunny Breakfast at LWSRA! 🐣🌷🐰Join us on April 4th for 🍳Delicious breakfast📸Photos with the bunny 🐣Egg hunt...
19/03/2026

2 weeks until Bunny Breakfast at LWSRA! 🐣🌷🐰
Join us on April 4th for
🍳Delicious breakfast
📸Photos with the bunny
🐣Egg hunt
🎨Facepaint
🖍️Holiday crafts & more!
We can't wait to see you there!
You can purchase a “Build-A-Lamb” for an additional $20 when registering online! 🐑 Your lamb will be ready for pick-up at the event, and you can take it home to stuff and enjoy.
We’ll also have Take-Home Bunny Bags available to purchase for an additional $10, filled with a variety of simple holiday activities and toys to keep the fun going even after the event ends. 🐣
Tickets are $15 per person. Click below to register online 👇
https://lwsra.ticketspice.com/bunny-breakfast-2026

🏀Get Ready Hawks Wheelchair Basketball! 🏀We’re proud to announce that 6 Hawks teams are headed to compete in the Nationa...
18/03/2026

🏀Get Ready Hawks Wheelchair Basketball! 🏀

We’re proud to announce that 6 Hawks teams are headed to compete in the National Wheelchair Basketball Championship Series starting this week!🔥

Our teams have been putting in the work all season long, and we can’t wait to see them compete against the best in the country.

Let’s wish all of our teams the best of luck—we’re cheering you on every step of the way!

🏀

What a BIG weekend for LWSRA Hawks basketball! 🏀🔥👉 3 of our teams competed in the Special Olympics Illinois State Basket...
17/03/2026

What a BIG weekend for LWSRA Hawks basketball! 🏀🔥

👉 3 of our teams competed in the Special Olympics Illinois State Basketball Championship—and they showed up BIG!

🥇 LWSRA Lady Hawks Blue brought home the gold and are State Champions!
🥈 Lady Hawks Black and Junior Hawks had an incredible showing as well, earning silver!

🥈 Shoutout to Joey Riofski who competed in SO Basketball Skills on 3/14 at Normal Community High School and took home 2nd place!

👉 Meanwhile at the University of Illinois, our Wheelchair Basketball teams competed at the IHSA High School State Tournament! 🏀

🥇 Synergy/Hawks 1 are State Champions!
🥈 Synergy/Hawks 2 are State Runner Ups!

We are so proud of all of our athletes for their hard work, determination, and teamwork. Their success reflects their effort, teamwork, and preparation throughout the season.

Congratulations to everyone!

13/03/2026

And we’re back with our 50 for 50 series! In this week’s 50 for 50 interview, Gavin and his mom Tessa Quinlan share their story and the impact LWSRA has had on their lives.

Stories like Gavin’s are what make our community so special.

✨ Thank you for being part of our journey, Gavin!

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Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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About LWSRA

Since 1976, the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA) has provided adaptive

and special recreation services for individuals with disabilities through a cooperative agreement with Frankfort, Frankfort Square, Manhattan, Mokena, New Lenox, Peotone and Wilmington Island park districts. LWSRA is an integral part of the overall recreation services of each of our partners. LWSRA programs are for individuals from preschool through adult who have recreation needs that are not met by regular park district programs. Also available for residents of the above park districts: Door-to-door service for some programs and inclusion aides for those, after an evaluation, deemed appropriate to participate in regular park district programs with an aide. Participants of LWSRA programs and events not only have fun, but make friends, increase physical activity, enjoy new experiences, and refine social and life skills.